JP5111215B2 - IMAGING DEVICE, ITS CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, a control method thereof, a program, and a storage medium.

  In recent years, shooting modes of digital cameras as imaging devices have been diversified. On the other hand, since the era of film cameras, many techniques for imprinting dates on photographs have been proposed.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a photograph into which a date has been transferred.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the date 2 is imprinted on the lower right of the image 1. Also, not only the date but also the date, shooting location, photographer name, etc. are copied.

For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a technique for analyzing the color of a peripheral image of a photograph, changing the color of an LED for printing the date on the photograph, and making the date stand out.
JP 2000-66292 A

  However, the above prior art has a problem that the color of the date cannot be confirmed before shooting, and it takes time to determine the color after shooting. In addition, since the color is determined by the background color, there is a problem that the date color may not be suitable for the atmosphere of the entire photograph.

An object of the present invention is to provide an imaging device , an imaging device control method, a program, and a storage medium that can obtain an image obtained by synthesizing shooting-related information in a high-quality form according to a shooting mode .

In order to achieve the above object, an imaging apparatus according to claim 1, an imaging unit that images a subject, a setting unit that sets any one of a plurality of shooting modes, and an image captured by the imaging unit. Regardless of this, when the shooting mode set by the setting unit is the monochrome mode, the shooting-related information is combined with the image captured by the imaging unit in white, black, or gray as the color of the shooting-related information. And control means for controlling as described above.

According to the onset bright can Rukoto obtain the synthesized image shooting-related information in a good form in accordance with the photographing mode.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block configuration diagram of an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the imaging apparatus (digital camera) 100 will be described together with the operation.

  The imaging apparatus 100 has a function of shooting a subject to generate image data and acquiring shooting-related information embedded in the image data as part of the image data at the time of shooting.

  The imaging apparatus 100 includes a photographing lens 10, a shutter 12 having a diaphragm function, an imaging element 14 that converts an optical image into an electric signal, and an A / D converter 16 that converts an analog signal output from the imaging element 14 into a digital signal.

  In addition, the imaging apparatus 100 includes a timing generation unit 18 that supplies a clock signal and a control signal to the imaging element 14, the A / D converter 16, and the D / A converter 26. The timing generator 18 is controlled by the memory controller 22 and the system controller 50.

  In addition, the imaging apparatus 100 includes an image processing unit 20. The image processing unit 20 performs predetermined pixel interpolation processing and color conversion processing on the data from the A / D converter 16 or the data from the memory control unit 22.

  Further, the image processing unit 20 performs predetermined calculation processing using captured (captured) image data, and the system control unit 50 controls the exposure control unit 40 and the distance measurement control unit 42 based on the obtained calculation result. On the other hand, TTL AF processing, AE processing, and EF processing are performed.

  Here, AF processing is autofocus processing, AE processing is automatic exposure processing, and EF processing is flash pre-flash processing.

  Further, the image processing unit 20 performs predetermined calculation processing using the captured image data, and also performs TTL AWB (auto white balance) processing based on the obtained calculation result.

  The memory control unit 22 controls the A / D converter 16, the timing generation unit 18, the image processing unit 20, the image display memory 24, the D / A converter 26, the memory 30, and the compression / decompression unit 32.

  The data of the A / D converter 16 is written into the image display memory 24 or the memory 30 via the image processing unit 20 and the memory control unit 22 or the data of the A / D converter 16 is directly written via the memory control unit 22. It is.

  The display image data written in the image display memory 24 is displayed by the image display unit 28 via the D / A converter 26. If the image data captured using the image display unit 28 is sequentially displayed, the electronic viewfinder function can be realized.

  The image display unit 28 can arbitrarily turn on and off the display according to an instruction from the system control unit 50. When the display is turned off, the power consumption of the imaging apparatus 100 can be significantly reduced. Can do.

  The memory 30 is for storing captured still images and moving images, and has a storage capacity sufficient to store a predetermined number of still images and a predetermined time of moving images. Thereby, even in the case of continuous shooting or panoramic shooting in which a plurality of still images are continuously shot, it is possible to write a large amount of images to the memory 30 at high speed.

  The memory 30 can also be used as a work area for the system control unit 50.

  The compression / decompression unit 32 compresses / decompresses image data by adaptive discrete cosine transform (ADCT) or the like, reads an image stored in the memory 30, performs compression processing or decompression processing, and finishes the processing. Data is written to the memory 30.

  The exposure control unit 40 controls the shutter 12 having a diaphragm function, and has a flash light control function in cooperation with the flash 48.

  The distance measurement control unit 42 controls the focusing of the photographing lens 10. The zoom control unit 44 controls zooming of the taking lens 10. The barrier control unit 46 controls the operation of the protection unit 102 that is a barrier.

  The flash 48 also has an AF auxiliary light projecting function and a flash light control function. The exposure control unit 40 and the distance measurement control unit 42 are controlled using the TTL method. Based on the calculation result obtained by calculating the captured image data by the image processing unit 20, the system control unit 50 performs the exposure control unit 40 and the distance measurement control unit 42. The distance controller 42 is controlled.

  The system control unit 50 controls the entire imaging apparatus 100. The memory 52 stores constants, variables, programs, and the like for operating the system control unit 50.

  The display unit 54 displays an operation state, a message, and the like using characters, images, sounds, and the like according to the execution of the program in the system control unit 50, for example, by a combination of LCD, LED, speaker (sounding element), and the like. It is configured. The display unit 54 is installed at a position near the operation unit of the imaging device 100 that is easily visible. The display unit 54 has a part of its function installed in the optical viewfinder 104.

  Among the display contents of the display unit 54, what is displayed on the LCD or the like includes single shot / continuous shooting display, self-timer display, compression rate display, number of recorded pixels, number of recorded pixels, number of remaining images that can be captured, shutter There is a speed display etc.

  Among the display contents of the display unit 54, what is displayed on the LCD or the like includes aperture value display, exposure correction display, flash display, red-eye reduction display, macro photography display, and the like. The display unit 54 also displays a buzzer setting display, a battery remaining battery display, a battery remaining battery display, an error display, a multi-digit number information display, a detachment status display of the recording media 200 and 210, and a communication I / F operation. Display, date / time display, and the like are also possible.

  Among the display contents of the display unit 54, what is displayed in the optical viewfinder 104 includes in-focus display, camera shake warning display, flash charge display, shutter speed display, aperture value display, exposure correction display, and the like.

  As the electrically erasable / recordable nonvolatile memory 56, for example, an EEPROM or the like is used.

  Reference numerals 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, and 70 are operation means for inputting various operation instructions of the system control unit 50, and are a single unit such as a switch, a dial, a touch panel, pointing by eye-gaze detection, a voice recognition device, etc. Alternatively, it is composed of a plurality of combinations.

  Here, a specific description of these operating means will be given.

  The mode dial switch 60 switches and sets each function mode such as power-off, automatic shooting mode, shooting mode, panoramic shooting mode, moving image shooting mode, playback mode, multi-screen playback / erase mode, PC connection mode, and TV reception mode. be able to.

  The shutter switch (SW1) 62 is turned on during the operation, and instructs to start operations such as AF processing, AE processing, AWB processing, and EF processing.

  The shutter switch (SW2) 64 is turned on when the operation is completed. The shutter switch (SW2) 64 instructs the operation start of the following series of processes.

  That is, a series of processes are an exposure process in which a signal read from the image sensor 12 is written to the memory 30 via the A / D converter 16 and the memory control unit 22, and an operation in the image processing unit 20 and the memory control unit 22. Development processing using The series of processes is a compression process in which image data is read from the memory 30 and compressed by the compression / decompression unit 32, and a recording process in which the image data is written to the recording medium 200 or 210.

  The image display on / off switch 66 can set the image display unit 28 on and off. With this function, when photographing using the optical viewfinder 104, it is possible to cut power supply to the image display unit 28 made of a TFT LCD or the like to save power.

  The quick review on / off switch 68 sets a quick review function for automatically reproducing image data taken immediately after photographing.

  The operation unit 70 including various switches and a touch panel includes a menu switch, a set switch, a macro switch, a multi-screen playback page break switch, a flash setting switch, a single shooting / continuous shooting / self-timer switching switch, and the like.

  The operation unit 70 includes a menu movement + (plus) switch, menu movement-(minus) switch, reproduction image movement + (plus) switch, reproduction image-(minus) switch, shooting image selection switch, exposure correction switch, date. There is also a / time setting switch.

  The power control unit 80 includes a battery detection unit, a DC-DC converter, a switch unit that switches a block to be energized, and the like, and detects whether or not a battery is installed, the type of battery, and the remaining battery level. Further, the power control unit 80 controls the DC-DC converter based on the detection result and the instruction from the system control unit 50, and supplies a necessary voltage to each unit including the recording medium for a necessary period.

  In addition, the imaging apparatus 100 includes connectors 82 and 84, a primary battery such as an alkaline battery or a lithium battery, a secondary battery such as a NiCd battery, a NiMH battery, or a Li battery, an AC adapter, or the like.

  The imaging apparatus 100 also includes interfaces (I / F) 90 and 94 with a recording medium such as a memory card and a hard disk, and connectors 92 and 96 that connect with the recording medium such as a memory card and a hard disk.

  In addition, the imaging apparatus 100 includes a recording medium attachment / detachment detection unit 98 that detects whether or not the recording media 200 and 210 are attached to the connectors 9 and 96.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that there are two interfaces and connectors for attaching a recording medium. Of course, the interface and the connector for attaching the recording medium may have a single or a plurality of systems, any number of systems. Moreover, it is good also as a structure provided with combining the interface and connector of a different standard.

  The interface and connector may be configured using a PCMCIA card, a CF (Compact Flash (registered trademark)) card, or the like that conforms to a standard.

  Further, the interfaces 90 and 94, and the connectors 92 and 96 can be configured by using ones conforming to a standard such as a PCMCIA card or a CF card.

  Various communication cards such as a LAN card, a modem card, a USB card, an IEEE 1394 card, a SCSI card, and a communication card such as a PHS are connected. As a result, image data and management information attached to the image data can be transferred to and from other computers and peripheral devices such as a printer.

  The protection unit 102 is a barrier that prevents the imaging unit from being stained or damaged by covering the imaging unit (imaging unit) including the lens 10 of the imaging device 100.

  The optical viewfinder 104 can perform shooting without using the electronic viewfinder function of the image display unit 28. In the optical viewfinder 104, some functions of the display unit 54, for example, a focus display, a camera shake warning display, a flash charge display, a shutter speed display, an aperture value display, an exposure correction display, and the like are installed.

  The communication unit 110 has various communication functions such as RS232C, USB, IEEE1394, P1284, SCSI, modem, LAN, and wireless communication. The connector (antenna) 112 functions as a connector for connecting the imaging apparatus 100 to another device by the communication unit 110 or an antenna in the case of wireless communication.

  A recording medium 200 such as a memory card or a hard disk includes a recording unit 202 composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, or the like, an interface (I / F) 204 with the imaging apparatus 100, and a connector 206 that connects to the imaging apparatus 100. Yes.

  The recording medium 210 includes a recording unit 212 composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, and the like, an interface (I / F) 214 with the imaging apparatus 100, and a connector 216 that connects to the imaging apparatus 100.

  The clock 120 is used for the purpose of acquiring the shooting date and time and embedding the shooting date and time as characters in the header or image of the image file.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first embodiment of the shooting mode processing executed by the imaging apparatus of FIG.

  This process is executed under the control of the system control unit 50 in FIG.

  In FIG. 3, when the shooting mode is selected in the mode dial switch 60, the camera (imaging device 100) is in the shooting mode. Using the display unit 28 and the operation unit 70, the user can set the shooting mode of the camera from the camera menu.

  In S301, first, the type of the set shooting mode is acquired. This S301 functions as acquisition means for acquiring the shooting mode.

  In step S302, it is determined whether or not the one-point color mode for leaving a specific color. If the one-point color mode is selected, it is determined whether or not the date (shooting date and time) color is set to be emphasized by the camera menu. (S306).

  When emphasizing the date color, the specific color set in the one-point color mode is set (S309).

  Here, the one-point color mode is a mode in which only the set specific color is left and other colors are captured in black and white. For example, in this mode, only the red color is copied red, and the other colors in the shooting screen are black and white.

  In this case, if the date is printed in orange as in the conventional case, the orange of the date is broken in the atmosphere of an image that has only red and black and white, so if the date is emphasized, it is printed in red. If the emphasis setting is not set, the date color is changed to black and white (gray scale) (S310).

  In S302, if it is not the one-point color mode, it is determined in S303 whether or not the mode is monochrome mode, and if it is the monochrome mode, it is determined whether or not the date color is set to be emphasized (S302). S307).

  If the date color is set to be emphasized, the date color is set to the normal setting (S311). Here, the normal setting color is a conventional color, for example, orange. If the date color is not set to be emphasized, the date color is changed to black and white (S312).

  If the monochrome mode is not set in S303, it is determined in S304 whether the mode is the sepia mode. If the mode is the sepia mode, similarly, it is determined whether the date color is set to be emphasized ( S308).

  If the date color is set to be emphasized, the date color is set to the normal setting (S313). If the date color is not set to be emphasized, the date color is set to sepia (S314). .

  If the camera is not in the sepia mode in S304, the camera is in the normal mode (S305), and the date color is set to the normal color (S315).

  The color of the date is determined by the above algorithm (S316). When the color of the date is determined in S316, the date is displayed in the set color so as to be superimposed on the through image (preview image before the shutter switch SW2 is pressed). The date is acquired from the clock 120.

  This makes it possible to confirm the compatibility between the image photographed in that mode and the date color before photographing. The user (photographer) may reset the date color to the user-specified color at this timing if he / she does not like it.

  In S317, it is detected whether or not the shutter switch SW2 has been pressed. If the shutter switch SW2 has been pressed, shooting is performed and it is determined whether or not the date is set by the camera menu (S318). .

  If it is set to insert the date, in S319, the date is synthesized and embedded with the color setting determined in S316 to generate a captured image with the date superimposed. After shooting, the shot image is stored in the recording medium 200 (S320), and the shooting mode process ends.

  Here, S306 to S308 function as a determination unit that determines whether or not the shooting-related information is set to be emphasized in the shooting mode acquired by the acquisition unit.

  Further, S309 to S315 function as an embedding unit that embeds shooting-related information in the image data in a form corresponding to the determination result of the determining unit.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the character color is automatically determined in advance by the shooting mode of the one-point color mode / monochrome mode / sepia mode and the setting before shooting whether to emphasize the date color. . Then, by displaying the determined color on the display unit 28 at the time of S316, the user can know. Further, since the color of the date to be embedded is determined at the time of S316 before shooting, the processing speed is increased because the date color need not be determined at the timing of embedding the date of S319.

  In the present embodiment, the color is determined according to the shooting mode of the camera. However, it is of course possible to change the color according to matters determined before shooting, for example, time and place. Further, although the present embodiment shows the case where the embedded character is the date and time, it goes without saying that all shooting-related information including the shooting location and the subject photographer can be applied.

  Moreover, what changes the character font of a date is also mentioned instead of the change of said color. For example, in the mode for taking a commemorative photo, the Mincho style is used, and in the party mode, the pop style is used.

  Also, in a soft mode or the like that blurs the contour of the subject by reducing sharpness and captures a soft image, processing such as blurring the edge of the letter of the date may be performed.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the second embodiment of the shooting mode processing executed by the imaging apparatus of FIG.

  This process is executed under the control of the system control unit 50 in FIG.

  In FIG. 4, when the shooting mode is selected in the mode dial switch 60, the camera is in the shooting mode. It is determined whether the setting for embedding the date / place in the image is “ON” by the camera menu (S401).

  Step S401 functions as a first determination unit that determines whether or not shooting-related information is set to be embedded in image data.

  If the setting for embedding the date / place in the image is “ON”, in S402, it is determined whether or not the time setting is set to the world clock mode from the camera menu.

  S402 functions as a second determination unit that determines whether the world clock is set when the first determination unit determines that the shooting-related information is set to be embedded in the image data.

  If it is not the world clock, the date / place characters are set to normal (S404). On the other hand, if it is a world clock, the character color is changed from the normal color to an emphasized color (S403).

  Through the above processing, the character color is determined (S405), and in S406, it is detected whether the shutter switch SW2 has been pressed, and if it is detected, shooting is performed (S407).

  If the setting for embedding the date / place in the image is “ON” in S408, the date / place character of the color determined in S405 is combined with the photographed image and embedded (S409).

  S409 functions as an embedding unit that embeds the photographing related information in the image data in a form corresponding to the determination result of the second determination unit.

  If the setting for embedding the date / location in the image is “OFF”, the photographed image is stored as it is (S410), and the photographing is terminated.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the world clock is set, a date-enhanced image that emphasizes travel is embedded by embedding characters that emphasize the date and time than usual. Can be obtained. Even in the world clock mode, for example, the color of the character to be set may be changed by area selection or the like.

  It should be noted that the present invention can be applied as long as it is superimposed and embedded in a photographed image. The present invention is applicable not only to character information other than the date and place described above, but also to the above-described photographing related information including not only character information but also a symbol or frame to be synthesized. The invention may be applied.

  For example, when a symbol indicating an image classification is embedded in an image and shooting is performed, the color and shape of the symbol indicating the same classification may be changed in accordance with the set shooting mode.

  Note that the processing of the above-described embodiment may provide a system or apparatus with a storage medium that records a program code of software that embodies each function. The functions of the above-described embodiments can be realized by reading and executing the program code stored in the storage medium by the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus.

  In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention. As a storage medium for supplying such a program code, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or the like can be used. Alternatively, a CD-ROM, CD-R, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM, or the like can be used.

  The functions of the above-described embodiments are not only realized by executing the program code read by the computer. In some cases, an OS (operating system) running on a computer performs part or all of the actual processing based on the instruction of the program code, and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing. include.

  Further, the program code read from the storage medium may be written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer. After that, the CPU of the function expansion board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing based on the instruction of the program code, and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing. Is also included.

It is a block block diagram of the imaging device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the photograph into which the date was transferred. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a first embodiment of a shooting mode process executed by the imaging apparatus of FIG. 1. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a second embodiment of shooting mode processing executed by the imaging apparatus of FIG. 1.

Explanation of symbols

10 Shooting lens
14 Image sensor 18 Timing generator
20 Image processing unit 22 Memory control unit 28 Image display unit
40 Exposure control unit 42 Ranging control unit
44 Zoom control unit
46 Barrier control unit
50 System controller
60 mode dial switch 120 watch

Claims (22)

Imaging means for imaging a subject;
Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of shooting modes;
Regardless of the image picked up by the image pickup means, if the shooting mode set by the setting means is a monochrome mode, the color of the shooting related information is white, black or gray, and the image pickup means And an image pickup apparatus comprising: control means for controlling the image to be combined with the image picked up by the camera.   Imaging means for imaging a subject;
  Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of shooting modes;
  When the shooting mode set by the setting unit is a mode that leaves a specific color, the shooting-related information is captured by the imaging unit with the color of the shooting-related information being white, black, or gray, or the specific color. Control means for controlling so as to compose the image
An imaging device comprising:   Imaging means for imaging a subject;
  Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of shooting modes;
  Control means for controlling the shooting-related information to be combined with the image picked up by the image pickup means by blurring edges according to the shooting mode set by the setting means;
An imaging device comprising:   Imaging means for imaging a subject;
  Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of shooting modes;
  Control means for controlling the shooting-related information to be combined as a character with the image picked up by the image pickup means in a font according to the shooting mode set by the setting means;
An imaging device comprising:   Imaging means for imaging a subject;
  Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of shooting modes;
  Emphasis setting means for setting whether or not the shooting related information is emphasized and combined;
  Control means for controlling the shooting-related information to be combined with the image taken by the imaging means in a form corresponding to the shooting mode set by the setting means and the setting by the enhancement setting means;
An imaging device comprising: 6. The imaging according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit controls the shooting related information to be combined with a color corresponding to a shooting mode set by the setting unit. apparatus. The control means, the imaging-related information, any one of claims 1, 2, 4, 5, wherein the controller controls so as to synthesize blurred edge in accordance with the set photographing mode by said setting means The imaging apparatus according to item 1. 6. The imaging according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit controls the imaging related information to be combined with an image captured by the imaging unit as characters. apparatus. 9. The imaging apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the control unit controls the shooting-related information to be synthesized with a font corresponding to a shooting mode set by the setting unit. Further comprising an emphasis setting means for setting whether or not to synthesize the shooting-related information.
2. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the shooting related information to be combined in a form corresponding to a shooting mode set by the setting unit and a setting by the enhancement setting unit. 5. The imaging device according to any one of 4 . The shooting-related information, recording date, photographing date, photographing location, subject, the photographer, according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that at least one information out of the classification of the image Imaging device. Control is performed so that the shooting-related information is displayed superimposed on the through image captured by the imaging unit in a form when the control unit combines in accordance with the shooting mode set by the setting unit. the imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a display control unit. Imaging means for imaging a subject;
A setting means for setting the time setting to the world clock mode;
Control means for controlling the shooting-related information to be combined with the image picked up by the image pickup means in a form corresponding to whether or not the world clock mode is set by the setting means. Imaging device. The imaging apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein the shooting-related information is at least one of shooting date and location. An imaging step for imaging a subject;
A setting step for setting any one of a plurality of shooting modes;
Regardless of the image captured in the imaging step, the imaging- related information, and when the imaging mode set in the setting step is a monochrome mode, the imaging-related information is white, black, or gray, and the imaging step And a control step for performing control so as to be combined with the image picked up by the method.   An imaging step for imaging a subject;
  A setting step for setting any one of a plurality of shooting modes;
  If the shooting mode set in the setting step is a mode that leaves a specific color, the shooting related information is captured in the imaging step using white, black, or gray as the color of the shooting related information, or the specific color. A control step for controlling the image to be synthesized
A method for controlling an imaging apparatus, comprising:   An imaging step for imaging a subject;
  A setting step for setting any one of a plurality of shooting modes;
  A control step for controlling the shooting-related information to be combined with the image captured in the imaging step by blurring edges according to the imaging mode set in the setting step;
A method for controlling an imaging apparatus, comprising:   An imaging step for imaging a subject;
  A setting step for setting any one of a plurality of shooting modes;
  A control step for controlling the shooting-related information to be combined as a character with the image captured in the imaging step in a font corresponding to the shooting mode set in the setting step;
A method for controlling an imaging apparatus, comprising:   An imaging step for imaging a subject;
  A setting step for setting any one of a plurality of shooting modes;
  An emphasis setting step for setting whether or not the shooting related information is emphasized and combined;
  A control step for controlling the shooting-related information to be combined with the image captured in the imaging step in a form corresponding to the shooting mode set in the setting step and the setting in the enhancement setting step;
A method for controlling an imaging apparatus, comprising: An imaging step for imaging a subject;
A setting step for setting the time setting to world clock mode;
A control step for controlling the shooting-related information to be combined with the image captured in the imaging step in a form depending on whether or not the world clock mode is set in the setting step. Control method of imaging apparatus. A program that causes a computer to function as each unit of the imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 14 . A computer-readable storage medium storing a program that causes a computer to function as each unit of the imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 14 .

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