JP5767665B2 - Imaging apparatus, imaging method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographing apparatus, and more particularly to a photographing apparatus that takes a photograph intended by a photographer.

  Conventionally, in order to take a photograph intended by a photographer (user), a method of measuring a distance to a subject (object) and setting camera parameters such as focus according to the distance (automatic) Focus) has been proposed. In particular, when the subject is a human, a method has been proposed in which the face of the subject is automatically detected and the focus is adjusted to the face of the subject.

  In addition, when the subject is moving, a continuous shooting function that continuously shoots the subject in order to avoid missing a photo opportunity in a short time while the subject is in the state intended by the photographer, There have been proposed a cutout function for cutting out a frame after shooting with a camera, a smile shooting function for pressing a shutter by detecting a smiling face of a subject, and the like.

  For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-005316 discloses an image capturing apparatus. This image capturing apparatus automatically determines the capturing timing based on smile detection, and reliably captures the smile of the subject within the duration of the smile.

  In recent years, with the widespread use of cameras, etc. (including video cameras, electronic devices with camera functions, etc.), there is a demand for continuously taking, storing and accumulating pictures of babies and pets for use in growth records and health management. It is growing.

  For example, an index called BCS (Body Condition Score) has been proposed as an index for grasping the health condition of a pet. BCS is a standard for comprehensively judging the degree of accumulation of subcutaneous fat, not only by weight but also by visual judgment and palpation, including physique and body shape, and is used for measuring obesity of pets including dogs. Yes. In the recent pet boom, there is an increasing demand for measuring BCS by an individual rather than a special / specialized medical institution such as a veterinarian to help manage the health of his / her pet.

  In the visual judgment of BCS, the silhouette seen from above with the pet standing on the four legs is compared with the silhouette of the template prepared in advance (pre-), and the obesity level is set to 1-5 depending on the comparison result. Are classified into five stages. Usually, a method of photographing a standing pet with a camera or the like from the overhead is used to obtain a silhouette viewed from above with the pet standing on four legs.

  In addition, when photographing subjects such as babies and pets, there is an increasing demand for photographing without missing a photo opportunity when the photographer intends to take a posture or photographing composition.

  However, unlike shooting a subject that understands the photographer's intention and supports the shooting, when shooting a subject that does not understand the photographer's intention or a non-cooperating subject, the shooting action of the photographer, etc. The subject reacts to the camera, and the photographer cannot take a picture with the posture and composition desired by the photographer.

JP 2009-005316 A

  When personally measuring BCS, unlike taking a picture of a well-equipped medical institution, one must perform the act of taking a picture of the pet from the front (above) while taking care of the pet.

  Also, when shooting subjects such as babies and pets with the posture and camera angle desired by the photographer, perform camera operations (camera angle, zoom, angle of view setting, shutter operation, etc.) while taking care of the subject. There must be.

  When taking a BCS photo for a subject that does not understand the photographer's intention or a subject that is uncooperative with the shooting, or when taking a photograph intended by the photographer, there are various problems as follows. Yes, it was very difficult for one person to shoot.

  For example, the subject moved during shooting, and it was difficult to fit in the camera finder. Since subjects such as babies and pets react to the photographer's movement to photograph the camera, the photographer needs to take a posture that can respond to the subject, and the photographer's movement is limited.

  With a normal camera, you need to look into the camera's viewfinder to check the shooting status of the subject, but unless the photographer is holding the camera and shooting from the front, It is difficult to achieve a posture that can cope with the situation. Also, since the size of the viewfinder is limited, it is difficult to check the shooting state even if the posture can be taken.

  The time when the subject is in the posture desired by the photographer is often short, and even if the subject takes the correct posture, there is a possibility of missing a photo opportunity.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a photographing apparatus that can take a photograph of a subject with a posture and composition as intended by a photographer.

An imaging apparatus according to the present invention includes a light emitting unit that irradiates a plurality of light beams, an imaging unit that images a subject and outputs captured image data, a control unit that processes captured image data output from the imaging unit, and imaging A storage unit for storing image data. When analyzing the captured image data , the control unit recognizes the number of light projected on the subject for each of the plurality of light beams, and compares whether the number of projected light meets a condition regarding a predetermined number. If it is determined that they match , the captured image data is stored in the storage unit.

In the imaging method according to the present invention, when a plurality of light beams are irradiated, a subject is imaged, captured image data is output, and the captured image data is analyzed, each of the plurality of light beams is projected onto the subject. Recognizing the number of reflected light, comparing whether the number of projected light matches a condition relating to the predetermined number , and storing the captured image data in the storage unit when it is determined that they match .

  A program according to the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute processing in the above-described photographing method. The program according to the present invention can be stored in a storage device or a storage medium.

  It is possible to take a picture without missing a photo opportunity when the photographer does not look into the viewfinder and the subject is in the posture or photographing composition intended by the photographer.

It is a figure which shows the basic structural example of the imaging device which concerns on this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the breadth of the circle of the light to project. It is a figure which shows the specific structural example of the imaging device which concerns on this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the state where the circle of light was projected on the to-be-photographed object. It is a figure for demonstrating the state which irradiated 6 light rays toward the to-be-photographed object. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference of the breadth of the light circle projected on a to-be-photographed object, and the breadth of the light circle projected on other than a to-be-photographed object. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference between the state in which all the several light rays are irradiated to the to-be-photographed object, and the state which is not so. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st group light projected on a to-be-photographed object, and the 2nd group light (NG light) which is not projected on a to-be-photographed object. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference of the magnitude | size of the circle of the light of the 1st group projected on a to-be-photographed object, and the magnitude | size of the circle of light of the 2nd group (NG light) which is not projected on a to-be-photographed object.

<Overview>
The present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[Basic configuration]
With reference to FIG. 1, a basic configuration example of a photographing apparatus according to the present invention will be described.

  The photographing apparatus 10 according to the present invention includes a light emitting unit 11, a photographing unit 12, a control unit 13, and a storage unit 14.

  The photographing device 10 is a device for photographing a subject. Examples of the photographing device 10 include a camera (digital camera), a mobile phone with a camera, a smartphone with a camera, an information processing device with a camera such as a tablet or a personal computer. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  Examples of subjects include animals such as animals, insects, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and babies and children (infants / children). The subject may be a randomly moving object or a moving object relative to the photographing apparatus 10. Also, the subject may be combined with the purpose of shooting or the situation, such as a dachshund that performs BCS measurement (Body Condition Scoring). Of course, the photographing apparatus 10 can photograph a subject that is stationary relative to the photographing apparatus 10 in the same manner as a normal camera or the like. However, the description is omitted because it is not directly related to the present invention. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The light emitting unit 11 emits light as a light source and irradiates (or emits) light rays. Here, the light emitting unit 11 irradiates a subject with a plurality of light beams. When the light emitting unit 11 emits a plurality of light beams, the color / frequency can be changed for each light beam. For example, when the light source 11 has a plurality of light sources, each of the plurality of light sources may irradiate light beams having different colors / frequency. Alternatively, when the light source 11 has one light source, a plurality of irradiation ports (openings) may be prepared, and light beams of different colors / frequency may be irradiated from the respective irradiation ports. Examples of the light emitting unit 11 include a light bulb, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), an organic EL (Organic Electro-Luminescence), and a device / element that emits a light beam such as a laser or an infrared ray. It should be noted that on the light emitting side of the light emitting unit 11, a lens that spreads the irradiated light as the distance increases may be provided. The material of the lens may be plastic, acrylic, glass, etc., but the material is not particularly limited. However, as for the relationship between the light beam and the lens, it is desirable that the contour of the light circle can be identified by the photographing apparatus 10 without diffusing the light circle projected onto the floor or wall even at about 1 m to 1.5 m. As shown in FIG. 2, each light beam emitted from the light emitting unit 11 spreads through a lens provided on the light emitting side of the light emitting unit 11 so that the projected light circle becomes larger as the distance increases. To go. Here, for simplification of explanation, the shape of the projected light is described as a circle, but actually, the shape of the projected light is not limited to a circle, but a square, a triangle, a star, Other shapes may be used. Moreover, although visible light is assumed as light, invisible light such as infrared rays and ultraviolet rays may be used as long as the photographing apparatus 10 can recognize the light rays. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The photographing unit 12 photographs a subject and outputs photographed image data (for example, a moving image). Here, the photographing unit 12 continuously photographs a subject existing in the photographing direction at all times while the main body or the camera function is activated, and outputs photographed image data while photographing. As an example of the imaging unit 12, an image sensor such as a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS), and an analog signal from the image sensor are amplified. A combination of an amplifier and a high-speed analog / digital converter that converts an analog signal into a digital signal is conceivable. The photographed image data is image data that is a candidate for a photograph. For example, video data such as a sight seen through a viewfinder of a digital camera. The captured image data is determined as a photograph / video when it is officially stored (not temporarily) in the storage unit 14. That is, officially storing the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12 in the storage unit 14 and confirming it as a photograph / video corresponds to “shutter ON” in a normal camera or the like. The captured image data may be a still image or a moving image. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The control unit 13 processes the photographed image data output from the photographing unit 12 when a light circle is projected on the subject by the light beam emitted from the light emitting unit 11. Further, the control unit 13 executes a program stored in the storage unit 14. The control unit 13 controls various functions of the photographing apparatus 10 itself. Examples of the control unit 13 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a network processor (NP), a microprocessor, a microcontroller (microcontroller), or a semiconductor integrated circuit (LSI: Large Scale) having a dedicated function. Integration) or the like. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The storage unit 14 stores captured image data output from the imaging unit 12, a program executed by the control unit 13, and the like. As an example of the storage unit 14, a semiconductor storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory), a flash memory, or an HDD (Sold HDD). An auxiliary storage device such as State Drive), a removable disk such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a storage medium such as an SD memory card (Secure Digital memory card), or the like is conceivable. Further, a buffer, a register, or the like may be used. Alternatively, DAS (Direct Attached Storage), FC-SAN (Fibre Channel-Storage Area Network), NAS (Network Attached Storage), IP-SAN (IP-Storage Area), etc. may be used. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

[Configuration]
With reference to FIG. 3, a specific configuration example of the photographing apparatus according to the present invention will be described.

  The imaging device 10 according to the present invention includes a light emitting unit 11, an imaging unit 12, a control unit 13, a storage unit 14, an analysis unit 15, an input unit 16, a display unit 17, an adjustment unit 18, and a sound. An output unit 19 is provided.

  The light emitting unit 11, the photographing unit 12, the analyzing unit 15, and the storage unit 14 are as described above.

  The analysis unit 15 analyzes the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12. For example, when the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12 is a moving image, the analysis unit 15 analyzes still image data for each frame or for each frame at a predetermined interval. Here, when the subject is within the photographing range of the photographing unit 12 and the light projected on the subject by the light emitted from the light emitting unit 11 satisfies the predetermined condition, the analyzing unit 15 performs photographing at that time. The image data is formally stored in the storage unit 14 and determined as a photograph / video. Examples of the analysis unit 15 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a network processor (NP), a microprocessor, a microcontroller (microcontroller), or a semiconductor integrated circuit (LSI: Large Scale) having a dedicated function. Integration) or the like. That is, the control unit 13 and the analysis unit 15 may be the same device. For example, the control unit 13 may execute a program that realizes the function of the analysis unit 15. Further, the control unit 13 and the analysis unit 15 may be independent devices. Anyway, the control part 13 and the analysis part 15 should just be able to cooperate. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The input unit 16 activates the photographing apparatus 10 and selects / determines functions of the photographing apparatus 10 in accordance with the operation of the photographer. For example, the input unit 16 is used for applications such as a power switch and a shutter button. Examples of the input unit 16 include various buttons mounted on the main body, a touch panel, or an input terminal. The input unit 16 may be a voice input device, an input device that performs input in accordance with detection information such as a sensor, and the like. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The display unit 17 displays captured image data output from the imaging unit 12 and menus such as functions selected by the input unit 16. The display unit 17 may be a camera finder. As an example of the display unit 17, a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a PDP (Plasma Display), and an organic EL display can be considered. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The adjusting unit 18 moves the direction of the light emitting unit 11 to change the irradiation direction of the light beam. As an example of the adjusting unit 18, a part / mechanism that can mount the light emitting unit 11 and can manually change the position / orientation of the light emitting unit 11 can be considered. The adjustment unit 18 may be a power mechanism such as a motor, an actuator, or a gear. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The sound output unit 19 outputs a sound corresponding to the shutter sound. As an example of the sound output unit 19, a general speaker (Speaker), an earphone (Earphone), or an audio output terminal can be considered. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

[Advance preparation]
Preparations for shipping the photographing apparatus 10 will be described. Note that this preparation is not necessary when the photographing apparatus 10 is prepared and shipped.

  When the program for executing the present invention is not installed in the storage unit 14 of the photographing apparatus 10, the program is installed in the photographing apparatus 10 and the program is stored in the storage unit 14.

  When the light emitting unit 11 is provided separately from the photographing apparatus 10 main body, the light emitting part 11 is attached to the photographing apparatus 10 main body.

  The control unit 13 of the photographing apparatus 10 executes the program stored in the storage unit 14, and the subject that the photographer wants to photograph is selected by the photographer's operation on the input unit 16, and the subject is displayed on the display unit 17. In this case, a photographing start instruction can be transmitted to the photographing unit 12 and a light emission instruction can be transmitted to the light emitting unit 11.

  When performing BCS measurement, the storage unit 14 stores silhouette image data associated with a subject. The silhouette image data is image data in which “subject silhouette” and “light irradiation position” are marked. In this case, the control unit 13 superimposes the silhouette image data associated with the selected subject and stored in the storage unit 14 on the captured image data captured and output by the imaging unit 12, and displays the combined image. 17 is displayed.

  The control unit 13 instructs the adjustment unit 18 to move the direction (angle) of the light emitting unit 11 so that light is emitted to the irradiation position of the silhouette image data of the captured image data captured and output by the imaging unit 12. . Further, the control unit 13 instructs the adjustment unit 18 to move the direction (angle) of the light emitting unit 11 in accordance with zoom (enlargement / reduction) / panning (including vertical and horizontal swinging and tilting) of the photographing unit 12. May be. When the photographer manually moves the adjustment unit 18 (or the light emitting unit 11 itself), the photographer changes the irradiation direction of the light beam while checking the display unit 17.

  The photographing of the subject by the photographing device 10 is such that the photographer holds the photographing device 10 in his / her hand and observes the relationship between the light beam and the subject so that the relationship between the light beam and the subject is optimized. It is thought that adjustments will be made. However, the photographing apparatus 10 may be fixed with a tripod or the like.

  Note that when BCS measurement is not performed, processing related to silhouette image data is not necessary.

[procedure]
According to the present invention, the shutter is turned on when it is determined that the “circle of light” projected onto the subject by the irradiated light beam satisfies the predetermined condition during shooting.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when a light circle is projected onto the subject when a light beam is irradiated toward the subject, the shutter is turned on. Various examples are conceivable as conditions for determining that a light circle is projected on the subject. Details will be described in each embodiment described later.

(1) Shooting start The control unit 13 transmits a shooting start instruction to the shooting unit 12 in accordance with a signal from the input unit 16 such as a power switch. The photographing unit 12 starts photographing in accordance with a photographing start instruction from the control unit 13, converts input light into an electrical signal, generates photographed image data (for example, a moving image), the analyzing unit 15 and the display unit 17. Output to. Note that the captured image data may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 14 for a predetermined time so that it can be stored in the storage unit 14 retroactively, such as the processing time of the analysis unit 15.

(2) Image display The display unit 17 displays the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12. Here, the display unit 17 functions as a viewfinder.

(3) Light Irradiation The control unit 13 transmits a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11. Actually, the control unit 13 may transmit a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11 simultaneously / sequentially when transmitting a photographing start instruction to the photographing unit 12. The light emitting unit 11 emits light according to a light emission instruction from the control unit 13.

(4) Shutter ON
The analysis unit 15 recognizes the light circle of each light ray reflected in the photographed image data output from the photographing unit 12, and compares (matches) whether the light circle matches (matches) a predetermined condition stored in advance. . For example, it is recognized by identifying the contour of the light shape based on the difference in light intensity, saturation, etc. of the light reflected on the subject. When it is determined that they match, the captured image data at that time is stored in the storage unit 14 (shutter is turned on). Note that the circle of light projected on the subject and the predetermined conditions may be slightly different. That is, as long as it is within the range of error, it may be determined that they match.

[Shutter ON notification]
When the captured image data is stored in the storage unit 14, the control unit 13 may transmit a sound output instruction for outputting a sound corresponding to the shutter sound to the sound output unit 19. The sound output unit 19 outputs a sound corresponding to the shutter sound by converting predetermined sound data stored in the storage unit 14 into a sound signal according to a sound output instruction and outputting the sound signal from a speaker or the like. The photographer recognizes that the captured image data at that time is stored in the storage unit 14 (shutter is turned on) by listening to the sound output from the sound output unit 19 (the sound corresponding to the shutter sound). To do.

  Further, the control unit 13 may transmit a light beam change instruction to the light emitting unit 11 to indicate that the shutter has been turned on. The light emitting unit 11 changes the light beam applied to the subject to a light emission pattern different from the light emission pattern so far according to the light beam change instruction. For example, the color / frequency of light and the light emission interval are changed. The photographer recognizes that the captured image data at that time is stored in the storage unit 14 (the shutter is turned on) by looking at the changed light emission pattern.

  Further, the control unit 13 may activate the vibration function of the main body to vibrate the casing in order to indicate that the shutter has been turned on. The photographer recognizes that the captured image data at that time is stored in the storage unit 14 (shutter is turned on) by sensing the vibration of the housing.

  As described above, the photographing apparatus 10 may perform some operation in order for the photographer to recognize that the photographed image data is stored in the storage unit 14 (shutter is turned on). However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  As a result, it is possible to take a picture of the subject with the posture and composition as intended by the photographer without looking into the viewfinder.

<First Embodiment>
The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the shutter is turned on when it is determined that the “number of light circles” projected onto the subject by the irradiated light beam reaches a predetermined number (threshold value, etc.) during shooting. . Actually, the shutter may be turned on when it is determined that the number of light circles projected onto the subject is within the predetermined upper limit and lower limit (within the allowable range). I do not care.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when six light beams are projected onto the subject when the six light beams are projected onto the subject, the shutter is turned on.

(1) Shooting start The control unit 13 transmits a shooting start instruction to the shooting unit 12 in accordance with a signal from the input unit 16 such as a power switch. The photographing unit 12 starts photographing in accordance with a photographing start instruction from the control unit 13, converts input light into an electrical signal, generates photographed image data (for example, a moving image), the analyzing unit 15 and the display unit 17. Output to. Note that the captured image data may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 14 for a predetermined time so that it can be stored in the storage unit 14 retroactively, such as the processing time of the analysis unit 15.

(2) Image display The display unit 17 displays the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12. Here, the display unit 17 functions as a viewfinder.

(3) Light Irradiation The control unit 13 transmits a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11. Actually, the control unit 13 may transmit a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11 simultaneously / sequentially when transmitting a photographing start instruction to the photographing unit 12. The light emitting unit 11 emits light according to a light emission instruction from the control unit 13. Each irradiated light beam is irradiated with a uniform thickness (width). Accordingly, the size of the light circle projected onto the subject is also uniform. Actually, each irradiated light beam spreads through a lens provided on the light emitting side of the light emitting unit 11 so that the projected light circle becomes larger as the distance becomes longer. Also good.

(4) Shutter ON
The analysis unit 15 recognizes the light circle of each light beam reflected in the captured image data output from the image capturing unit 12, and a predetermined number (not necessarily the total number of light beams) in which the number of light circles is stored in advance. If it is determined that it has been reached, the photographed image data at that time is stored in the storage unit 14 (shutter is turned on).

[Example]
For example, when the subject selected by the input unit 16 is a dog that performs BCS measurement, the light beam “A” irradiated to the head, the light beam “B” irradiated to the vicinity of the neck, and the right shoulder of the torso are irradiated. Light beam “C”, a light beam “D” irradiated near the left shoulder of the fuselage, a light beam “E” irradiated near the back (belly) of the fuselage, and a light beam “F” irradiated near the hips of the fuselage ”Will be described as being emitted from the light emitting unit 11.

  When the number of light circles projected on the subject is six, the rays “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F” are all irradiated to the dog, It can be determined that the dog is in an ideal upright position when performing BCS measurement.

  If the number of light circles projected on the subject is not six, at least of the six light rays “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F”. Since it is considered that one light beam is not irradiated on the dog, the orientation of the photographing device 10 is inappropriate (the dog is not within the angle of view) or the dog is bent, etc. Can be determined. In this case, the photographer moves and adjusts the direction of the photographing apparatus 10 and the posture of the dog.

Second Embodiment
The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the shutter is turned on when it is determined that the “size of the light circle” projected onto the subject by the irradiated light beam matches the predetermined size during shooting. If the shape of light is a circle, the predetermined size is “the length of the radius, diameter, etc.”, “the area of the circle”, etc. in the captured image data. However, the actual size, which is the size of the light actually projected on the subject, may be calculated.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when six light beams are irradiated toward the subject, the shutter is turned on if all the six light circles projected onto the subject have a predetermined size. Here, the distance between the imaging device 10 and the subject is predicted in advance, and based on the light rays emitted from the light emitting unit 11 and the predicted distance, the size of the circle of light projected on the subject is estimated, The estimated size is set as the default size. When the size of the light circle matches the predetermined size, the distance between the imaging device 10 and the subject is a distance predicted in advance.

(1) Shooting start The control unit 13 transmits a shooting start instruction to the shooting unit 12 in accordance with a signal from the input unit 16 such as a power switch. The photographing unit 12 starts photographing in accordance with a photographing start instruction from the control unit 13, converts input light into an electrical signal, generates photographed image data (for example, a moving image), the analyzing unit 15 and the display unit 17. Output to. Note that the captured image data may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 14 for a predetermined time so that it can be stored in the storage unit 14 retroactively, such as the processing time of the analysis unit 15.

(2) Image display The display unit 17 displays the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12. Here, the display unit 17 functions as a viewfinder.

(3) Light Irradiation The control unit 13 transmits a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11. Actually, the control unit 13 may transmit a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11 simultaneously / sequentially when transmitting a photographing start instruction to the photographing unit 12. The light emitting unit 11 emits light according to a light emission instruction from the control unit 13. Each irradiated light beam spreads through a lens provided on the light emitting side of the light emitting unit 11 so that the projected light circle becomes larger as the distance becomes longer.

(4) Shutter ON
The analysis unit 15 recognizes the light circle of each light ray reflected in the captured image data output from the image capturing unit 12, and has a predetermined size (all or a predetermined number of light circles stored in advance stored in advance). Compared to meet the conditions for the default size). For example, as a condition relating to the predetermined size, if the diameter of the light circle is a difference within plus or minus 5% compared with the predetermined size stored in advance, the predetermined size is set as the error range. You may judge that it matches. This is because when the subject is an animal, the size may be slightly different between the neck and the buttocks with different heights. When it is determined that they match, the captured image data at that time is stored in the storage unit 14 (shutter is turned on).

[Example]
For example, when the subject selected by the input unit 16 is a dog that performs BCS measurement, the light beam “A” irradiated to the head, the light beam “B” irradiated to the vicinity of the neck, and the right shoulder of the torso are irradiated. Light beam “C”, a light beam “D” irradiated near the left shoulder of the fuselage, a light beam “E” irradiated near the back (belly) of the fuselage, and a light beam “F” irradiated near the hips of the fuselage ”Will be described as being emitted from the light emitting unit 11.

  When it is determined that the light circles of the light beams “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F” have a predetermined size, the light beams “A”, “B”, “ C, “D”, “E”, and “F” are all irradiated to the dog, and it can be determined that the dog is in an ideal upright and stationary state when performing BCS measurement.

  Further, among the light circles of the light beams “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F”, the size of at least one light circle is different from a predetermined size (error If the direction of the photographing apparatus 10 is inappropriate (the dog is not within the angle of view) or the dog is bent, it can be determined that it is not in an ideal form. In this case, the photographer moves and adjusts the direction of the photographing apparatus 10 and the posture of the dog.

<Third Embodiment>
The third embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the shutter is turned on when “the light circles are all the same size” (all the light circles have the same size) projected onto the subject during shooting.

  When light is irradiated through the lens from the front (upper) of the subject toward the background (floor), as shown in FIG. 6, the light is projected onto the subject located relatively close to the light emitting unit 11 as the light source. The size of the light circle is smaller than the size of the light circle projected on the background (floor) located farther from the subject. The background may be a wall or the ground.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, if all the light rays are irradiated on the subject, it is considered that the sizes of the circles of the light projected on the same subject are all the same. Further, it is considered that the size of the light circle not projected onto the subject is different from the size of the light circle projected onto the subject. Note that even when all the light rays are not irradiated on the subject, the sizes of the light circles not projected onto the subject may all be the same. This can be dealt with by determining the size of the light circle in combination with the second embodiment.

(1) Shooting start The control unit 13 transmits a shooting start instruction of the shooting unit 12 according to a signal from the input unit 16 such as a power switch. The photographing unit 12 starts photographing in accordance with a photographing start instruction from the control unit 13, converts input light into an electrical signal, generates photographed image data (for example, a moving image), the analyzing unit 15 and the display unit 17. Output to. Note that the captured image data may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 14 for a predetermined time so that it can be stored in the storage unit 14 retroactively, such as the processing time of the analysis unit 15.

(2) Image display The display unit 17 displays the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12. Here, the display unit 17 functions as a viewfinder.

(3) Light Irradiation The control unit 13 transmits a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11. Actually, the control unit 13 may transmit a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11 simultaneously / sequentially when transmitting a photographing start instruction to the photographing unit 12. The light emitting unit 11 emits a plurality of light beams in accordance with a light emission instruction from the control unit 13. Each irradiated light beam spreads through a lens provided on the light emitting side of the light emitting unit 11 so that the projected light circle becomes larger as the distance becomes longer.

(4) Shutter ON
The analysis unit 15 recognizes the light circle and the size of each light ray reflected in the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12. When it is determined that the light circles of the respective rays are all approximately (substantially) the same size, the captured image data at that time is stored in the storage unit 14 (shutter is turned on). The reason that “substantially the same size” is used as a condition is that the size may differ slightly between the neck and the buttocks with different heights. For example, the diameters of the respective light circles may be compared, and if the sizes are within ± 5%, it may be determined that they match the same size within the error range.

[Example]
For example, when the subject selected by the input unit 16 is a dog that performs BCS measurement, the light beam “A” irradiated to the head, the light beam “B” irradiated to the vicinity of the neck, and the right shoulder of the torso are irradiated. Light beam “C”, a light beam “D” irradiated near the left shoulder of the fuselage, a light beam “E” irradiated near the back (belly) of the fuselage, and a light beam “F” irradiated near the hips of the fuselage ”Will be described as being emitted from the light emitting unit 11.

  When it is determined that the light circles of the light beams “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F” are all the same size (within error), the light beam “A” ”,“ B ”,“ C ”,“ D ”,“ E ”,“ F ”are all irradiated to the dog, and it is determined that the dog is in an ideal upright position when performing BCS measurement. it can.

  In addition, among the light circles of the light beams “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F”, the size of at least one light circle is larger than the error range. When it is determined that the size is different, it can be determined that the orientation of the photographing apparatus 10 is inappropriate (the dog is not within the angle of view) or the dog is bent or the ideal shape is not obtained. In this case, the photographer moves and adjusts the direction of the photographing apparatus 10 and the posture of the dog.

<Fourth embodiment>
The fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In this embodiment, when “the first group of light circles are all the same size” and “the second group of light circles is not projected onto the subject” during shooting, the shutter is turned on. To do.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, not only the first group of light projected onto the subject but also the second group of light (NG light) that is not projected onto the subject is considered, and the contour of the subject is confirmed. Confirm that the posture and composition are as intended by the photographer.

(1) Shooting start The control unit 13 transmits a shooting start instruction of the shooting unit 12 according to a signal from the input unit 16 such as a power switch. The photographing unit 12 starts photographing in accordance with a photographing start instruction from the control unit 13, converts input light into an electrical signal, generates photographed image data (for example, a moving image), the analyzing unit 15 and the display unit 17. Output to. Note that the captured image data may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 14 for a predetermined time so that it can be stored in the storage unit 14 retroactively, such as the processing time of the analysis unit 15.

(2) Image display The display unit 17 displays the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12. Here, the display unit 17 functions as a viewfinder.

(3) Light Irradiation The control unit 13 transmits a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11. Actually, the control unit 13 may transmit a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11 simultaneously / sequentially when transmitting a photographing start instruction to the photographing unit 12. The light emitting unit 11 emits a plurality of different groups of light according to the light emission instruction from the control unit 13. Further, a plurality of light beams may be irradiated in the same group.

(4) Shutter ON
The analysis unit 15 recognizes the light circle of each light ray, the color of the light, and the size of the light reflected in the photographed image data output from the photographing unit 12, and which light circle belongs to which group. Recognize the circle or how large the circle of light is. If it is determined that the light circles of the first group of light rays have substantially the same size and it is determined that the light circles of the second group of light rays are not projected on the subject, Is stored in the storage unit 14 (shutter is turned on). The reason that “substantially the same size” is used as a condition is that the size may differ slightly between the neck and the buttocks with different heights. For example, the diameters of the respective light circles may be compared, and if the sizes are within ± 5%, it may be determined that they match the same size within the error range.

[Example]
For example, when the subject selected by the input unit 16 is a dog that performs BCS measurement, the first group of light rays applied to the dog and the second group of light rays (NG light) not applied to the dog are emitted from the light emitting unit 11. It demonstrates as what is irradiated.

  The first group includes a light beam “A” applied to the head, a light beam “B” applied to the vicinity of the neck, a light beam “C” applied to the vicinity of the right shoulder of the body, and the left shoulder of the body. There are six rays including a light beam “D” irradiated in the vicinity, a light beam “E” irradiated near the back (belly) of the trunk, and a light beam “F” irradiated near the hips of the trunk.

  In addition, the second group includes a light beam “G” irradiated as a NG light on the floor on the right side of the dog and a light beam “H” irradiated on the floor on the right side of the dog. , The light beam “I” applied to the left floor of the dog on the head side and the light beam “J” applied to the floor on the left side of the dog. Do not irradiate the subject (dog) with light beams “G”, “H”, “I”, and “J” that are NG light.

  Here, the difference in the group is identified by “light color”, but the difference in the group of light rays may be recognized by the difference in “light frequency”, “light emission interval”, or the like. For example, the color of the first group of light rays may be red, and the color of the second group of light rays may be green.

  It is determined that the red circles of the light rays “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F” match the same size (within the error), and the light ray “G ”,“ H ”,“ I ”,“ J ”, when it is determined that at least one green circle is not projected onto the dog, rays“ A ”,“ B ”,“ C ” , “D”, “E”, “F” are all irradiated to the dog, and rays “G”, “H”, “I”, “J” are irradiated to the floor. It can be determined that Note that “when it is determined that at least one green circle is not projected on the dog” may include a case where the shape or outline of the green circle is blurred and cannot be recognized.

  In addition, among the red circles of the light beams “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F”, the size of at least one red circle (the range of error is reduced). If it is determined that the size is different, or if it is determined that at least one red circle is not projected onto the dog, it can be determined that the angle of view between the dog and the image is not ideal. In this case, the photographer moves and adjusts the direction of the photographing apparatus 10 and the posture of the dog. Note that “when it is determined that at least one red-colored circle is not projected on the dog” may include a case where the shape or outline of the red-colored circle is blurred and cannot be recognized.

  When it is determined that at least one of the green circles of the light beams “G”, “H”, “I”, and “J” is projected onto the dog, the direction of the dog and the imaging device 10 Is not ideal (not within the angle of view), or it can be determined that the dog is not ideal. In this case, the photographer moves and adjusts the direction of the photographing apparatus 10 and the posture of the dog.

<Fifth Embodiment>
The fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, while shooting, “all the first group of light circles have the same size” and “the second group of light circles is larger than the first group of light circles”. When this happens, the shutter is turned on.

  As described in the third embodiment, when light is irradiated through the lens from the front (upper) of the subject toward the background (floor), as shown in FIG. The size of the light circle projected onto the subject at a relatively close position is smaller than the size of the light circle projected onto the background (floor) located farther from the subject.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, if the subject is in the state intended by the photographer, the size of the light circle of the first group projected onto the subject is the same as that of the second group not projected onto the subject. This is different from the circle size of light (NG light). If it is determined that the size of the circle of light of the first group projected onto the subject is the same as the size of the circle of light of the second group not projected onto the subject (NG light), It can be determined that the light of the second group is projected on the subject.

(1) Shooting start The control unit 13 transmits a shooting start instruction of the shooting unit 12 according to a signal from the input unit 16 such as a power switch. The photographing unit 12 starts photographing in accordance with a photographing start instruction from the control unit 13, converts input light into an electrical signal, generates photographed image data (for example, a moving image), the analyzing unit 15 and the display unit 17. Output to. Note that the captured image data may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 14 for a predetermined time so that it can be stored in the storage unit 14 retroactively, such as the processing time of the analysis unit 15.

(2) Image display The display unit 17 displays the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12. Here, the display unit 17 functions as a viewfinder.

(3) Light Irradiation The control unit 13 transmits a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11. Actually, the control unit 13 may transmit a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11 simultaneously / sequentially when transmitting a photographing start instruction to the photographing unit 12. The light emitting unit 11 emits a plurality of different groups of light according to the light emission instruction from the control unit 13. Further, a plurality of light beams may be irradiated in the same group. Each irradiated light beam spreads through a lens provided on the light emitting side of the light emitting unit 11 so that the projected light circle becomes larger as the distance becomes longer.

(4) Shutter ON
The analysis unit 15 recognizes the light circle of each light ray, the color of the light, and the size of the light reflected in the photographed image data output from the photographing unit 12, and which light circle belongs to which group. Recognize the circle or how large the circle of light is. Then, it is determined that the light circles of the first group of light rays have substantially the same size, and the size of the light circle of the second group of light rays is equal to the light circle of the first group of light rays. When it is determined that the size of the circle is larger than a predetermined value (further, the condition that “the circles of the light beams of the second group are approximately the same size” may be added) The captured image data at the time is stored in the storage unit 14 (shutter is turned on). For example, the diameters of the light circles may be compared, and if the sizes are within ± 5%, it may be determined that the error ranges match substantially the same size. In addition, if “plus or minus” is 5%, the error range is desirably a value larger than the error range. The reason that “substantially the same size” is used as a condition is that the size may differ slightly between the neck and the buttocks with different heights. Also, the reason for “more than the default” is that, if there is a slight difference, the foot (leg) may be irradiated with light.

[Example]
For example, when the subject selected by the input unit 16 is a dog that performs BCS measurement, the first group of light rays applied to the dog and the second group of light rays (NG light) not applied to the dog are emitted from the light emitting unit 11. It demonstrates as what is irradiated.

  The first group includes a light beam “A” applied to the head, a light beam “B” applied to the vicinity of the neck, a light beam “C” applied to the vicinity of the right shoulder of the body, and the left shoulder of the body. There are six rays including a light beam “D” irradiated in the vicinity, a light beam “E” irradiated near the back (belly) of the trunk, and a light beam “F” irradiated near the hips of the trunk.

  The second group includes a light beam “G” irradiated on the floor on the right side of the dog.

  Here, the difference in the group is identified by “light color”, but the difference in the group of light rays may be recognized by the difference in “light frequency”, “light emission interval”, or the like. For example, the color of the first group of light rays may be red, and the color of the second group of light rays may be green.

  For example, it is determined that the red circles of the rays “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F” match the same size, and the green circle of the ray “G” If it is determined that the size of the light is larger than the size of the red circle (beyond the error range), all of the rays “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F” The dog is irradiated and the light beam “G” is irradiated on the floor lower than the dog, and it can be determined that the dog is in an ideal upright stationary state when performing BCS measurement.

  In addition, among the red circles of the light beams “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F”, the size of at least one red circle (the range of error is reduced). If it is determined that the size is different, it can be determined that the red light beam is shining on the floor lower than the dog, and the dog is bent and not ideal. In this case, the photographer moves and adjusts the direction of the photographing apparatus 10 and the posture of the dog.

  In addition, if at least one of the green circles of the light “G” is approximately the same size as the red circle, the dog has been exposed to green rays and the dog is not in the ideal shape. Alternatively, it can be determined that the angle / direction / height for shooting is different. In this case, the photographer moves and adjusts the direction of the photographing apparatus 10 and the posture of the dog.

<Sixth Embodiment>
The sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, when the photographer confirms the photographed image data while photographing, and the subject in the photographed image data is confirmed to be in the state intended by the photographer, In response to “,” the shutter is turned on.

(1) Shooting start The control unit 13 transmits a shooting start instruction of the shooting unit 12 according to a signal from the input unit 16 such as a power switch. The photographing unit 12 starts photographing in accordance with a photographing start instruction from the control unit 13, converts input light into an electrical signal, generates photographed image data (for example, a moving image), the analyzing unit 15 and the display unit 17. Output to. Note that the captured image data is temporarily stored in the storage unit 14 for a predetermined time so that the shutter ON detection process of the input unit 16 takes time, so that it can be stored in the storage unit 14 retrospectively. You may do it.

(2) Image display The display unit 17 displays the captured image data output from the imaging unit 12. Here, the display unit 17 functions as a viewfinder.

(3) Light Irradiation The control unit 13 transmits a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11. Actually, the control unit 13 may transmit a light emission instruction to the light emitting unit 11 simultaneously / sequentially when transmitting a photographing start instruction to the photographing unit 12. The light emitting unit 11 emits a plurality of visually different light beams according to a light emission instruction from the control unit 13. That is, the light beam is “visible light” that can be recognized by the photographer with the naked eye. Further, a plurality of light beams may be irradiated in the same group. Here, the difference between visually different groups is identified by “light color”. For example, the color of the first group of light rays may be red, and the color of the second group of light rays may be green. In practice, the difference between visually different groups may be identified by the projected “size of light circle” or “light shape” instead of “light color”. For example, the light shape of the first group may be a circle, and the light shape of the second group may be a star shape. In practice, a single group of light beams may be irradiated instead of a plurality of groups of light beams. Therefore, the photographer can recognize whether or not the subject is irradiated with light with the naked eye. Alternatively, when the control unit 13 determines that the subject is irradiated with the light beam, the controller 13 performs some operation and notifies the photographer of the timing when the shutter should be turned on, as in the above-described “notification of shutter ON”. Anyway.

(4) Shutter ON
When the input unit 16 detects a shutter ON instruction such as pressing of a shutter button or a default voice input from a photographer when the control unit 13 is irradiating a plurality of groups of light beams, the input unit 16 When the shutter ON instruction is detected, the photographed image data output from the photographing unit 12 is stored in the storage unit 14 (shutter is turned on). It should be noted that a predetermined amount of time may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 14 so that it can be retroactively stored in the storage unit 14 for the time of the shutter ON instruction detection process of the input unit 16. When the shutter ON instruction is the default voice input, the default voice is stored in the storage unit 14 in advance, and the control unit 13 compares the stored voice with the input voice and determines that they match. If so, it is determined that a shutter ON instruction has been detected.

[Example]
For example, when the subject selected by the input unit 16 is a dog that performs BCS measurement, the first group of light rays applied to the dog and the second group of light rays (NG light) not applied to the dog are emitted from the light emitting unit 11. It demonstrates as what is irradiated. However, in practice, only the first group of light beams applied to the dog may be irradiated from the light emitting unit 11.

  The first group includes a light beam “A” applied to the head, a light beam “B” applied to the vicinity of the neck, a light beam “C” applied to the vicinity of the right shoulder of the body, and the left shoulder of the body. There are six rays including a light beam “D” irradiated in the vicinity, a light beam “E” irradiated near the back (belly) of the trunk, and a light beam “F” irradiated near the hips of the trunk.

  In addition, the second group includes two light beams, a light beam “G” irradiated to the floor on the right side of the dog and a light beam “H” irradiated to the floor on the left side of the dog.

  The red rays of rays “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F” are all irradiated to the dog, and the green rays of rays “G”, “H” When the floor is irradiated, it can be determined that the dog is in an ideal upright stationary state when performing BCS measurement. In this case, the photographer presses the input unit 16 such as a shutter button or inputs a predetermined voice such as “shutter” to the input unit 16 that can input voice.

  Also, when the floor is irradiated with at least one red light beam among the red light beams of the light beams “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F”, When the dog is irradiated with at least one of the green rays of rays “G” and “H”, the dog is not in an ideal shape, or the angle / orientation / height to shoot Turns out to be different. In this case, the photographer does not operate the shutter button, and moves and adjusts the direction of the photographing apparatus 10 and the posture of the dog.

<Relationship between each embodiment>
Note that the above embodiments can be implemented in combination. Further, the embodiment may be changed by switching the operation mode or function of the terminal.

<Appendix>
Part or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as in the following supplementary notes. However, actually, it is not limited to the following description examples.

[Appendix 1]
A light emitting unit that emits a plurality of light beams;
A shooting section for shooting the subject;
With
The photographing unit stores a photographed image in a storage unit when a predetermined ray among a plurality of rays is irradiated on a subject.

[Appendix 2]
A light emitting part with a lens that spreads the light beam;
A shooting unit for shooting a subject and outputting shot image data;
An analysis unit for analyzing captured image data output from the imaging unit;
A storage unit for storing captured image data,
The analysis unit stores in the storage unit captured image data when the light beam reflected in the captured image data is recognized as a condition relating to a predetermined size.

[Appendix 3]
The light emitting unit emits a plurality of light beams,
The analysis unit stores in the storage unit captured image data when all of the light rays reflected in the captured image data are recognized to have the same size.

[Appendix 4]
The light emitting unit emits a plurality of light beams,
The analysis unit stores, in the storage unit, captured image data when a specific first light beam is recognized and a second light beam is not recognized among a plurality of light beams reflected in the captured image data. Shooting device.

[Appendix 5]
The light emitting unit emits a plurality of light beams,
The analysis unit stores in the storage unit photographed image data when the second light ray is recognized to be larger than the specific first light ray among the plurality of light rays reflected in the photographed image data. .

[Appendix 6]
A light emitting unit that emits a plurality of visually different light beams;
A shooting section for shooting the subject;
An input unit for instructing to turn on the shutter of the photographing unit;
A storage unit for storing captured image data captured by the imaging unit;
A control unit that stores captured image data captured by the imaging unit in the storage unit when the input unit instructs,
An imaging apparatus comprising:

[Appendix 7]
An imaging device, wherein when the sound input to the input unit is recognized as a predetermined sound, the control unit stores the captured image data captured by the imaging unit in the storage unit.

<Remarks>
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, actually, it is not restricted to said embodiment, Even if there is a change of the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention, it is included in this invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Imaging device 11 ... Light emission part 12 ... Imaging | photography part 13 ... Control part 14 ... Analysis part 15 ... Memory | storage part 16 ... Input part 17 ... Display part 18 ... Adjustment part 19 ... Sound output part

Claims (11)

A light emitting unit that emits a plurality of light beams;
A shooting unit for shooting a subject and outputting shot image data;
A control unit that processes captured image data output from the imaging unit;
A storage unit for storing the captured image data,
The control unit recognizes the number of light projected on the subject for each of the plurality of light beams when analyzing the captured image data, and the number of the projected light satisfies a condition relating to a predetermined number. An imaging apparatus that compares the captured image data and stores the captured image data in the storage unit when it is determined that they match . A light emitting unit that emits a plurality of light beams;
A shooting unit for shooting a subject and outputting shot image data;
A control unit that processes captured image data output from the imaging unit;
A storage unit for storing the captured image data;
Comprising
The control unit recognizes the shape of light projected onto the subject for each of the plurality of light beams when analyzing the captured image data, and the shape of the projected light is a condition relating to a predetermined size. compares matches, if it is determined to be met, imaging device for storing pre-Symbol photographed image data in the storage unit. A light emitting unit that emits a plurality of light beams;
A shooting unit for shooting a subject and outputting shot image data;
A control unit that processes captured image data output from the imaging unit;
A storage unit for storing the captured image data;
Comprising
The control unit recognizes the shape of light projected onto the subject for each of the plurality of light beams when analyzing the captured image data, and the size of a predetermined number of light shapes is within an error range. If it is determined that the image data is the same, the image capturing device stores the captured image data in the storage unit. A light emitting unit that emits a plurality of light beams;
A shooting unit for shooting a subject and outputting shot image data;
A control unit that processes captured image data output from the imaging unit;
A storage unit for storing the captured image data;
Comprising
The light emitting unit irradiates the first light beam applied to the subject and the second light beam not applied to the subject in an identifiable manner,
When the control unit determines that the first light beam is irradiated on the subject and the second light beam is not irradiated on the subject when analyzing the captured image data, the captured image data An imaging device for storing the information in the storage unit. A light emitting unit that emits a plurality of light beams;
A shooting unit for shooting a subject and outputting shot image data;
A control unit that processes captured image data output from the imaging unit;
A storage unit for storing the captured image data;
Comprising
The light emitting unit irradiates the first light beam applied to the subject and the second light beam not applied to the subject in an identifiable manner,
When the control unit analyzes the captured image data, the size of the light projected by the first light beam and the size of the light projected by the second light beam are within an error range. When it is different, the photographic image data is stored in the storage unit. Irradiating multiple rays,
Shooting the subject and outputting the shot image data;
When analyzing the captured image data, the number of light projected on the subject is recognized for each of the plurality of light beams, and the number of the projected light is compared with a condition regarding a predetermined number. If it is determined to be met, an imaging method comprising the method comprising: storing the captured image data to the serial憶部. Irradiating multiple rays,
Shooting the subject and outputting the shot image data;
When analyzing the captured image data, for each of the plurality of light rays, the shape of the light projected onto the subject is recognized, and the shape of the projected light is compared with a condition relating to a predetermined size. If it is determined that they match, the captured image data is stored in a storage unit;
including
Shooting method. Irradiating multiple rays,
Shooting the subject and outputting the shot image data;
When analyzing the captured image data, for each of the plurality of light rays, the shape of the light projected on the subject is recognized, and the size of the predetermined number of light shapes is the same within an error range. If it is determined, storing the captured image data in a storage unit;
including
Shooting method. Irradiably irradiating a first light beam hitting a subject and a second light beam not hitting the subject;
Shooting the subject and outputting the shot image data;
When analyzing the captured image data, if it is determined that the subject is irradiated with the first light beam and the subject is not irradiated with the second light beam, the captured image data is stored in a storage unit. To do
including
Shooting method. Irradiably irradiating a first light beam hitting a subject and a second light beam not hitting the subject;
Shooting the subject and outputting the shot image data;
When analyzing the captured image data, if the size of the shape of the light projected by the first light beam and the size of the light shape projected by the second light beam differ beyond the error range, Storing the captured image data in a storage unit;
including
Shooting method. Program for executing a computer a method of imaging according to any one of claims 6 to 10.

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