JP6390074B2 - Imaging apparatus, image transfer system, image transfer method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, an image transfer system, an image transfer method, and a program.

  A technique for transferring and pasting an image to an information processing apparatus is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  However, the above-described technique has a problem that an image that is not intended to be transferred is transferred.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, the image pickup apparatus pastes a stored image in the display screen of the information processing apparatus, and determines whether or not to permit transfer to the information processing apparatus in accordance with a user instruction. A setting unit configured to set the image, and the image is transmitted to the information processing apparatus on the condition that transfer of the image is permitted, and is designated on the display screen of the information processing apparatus. An image pickup apparatus is provided that includes a pasting processing unit that is pasted to a predetermined position.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the information processing apparatus includes the above-described imaging device and the information processing device that displays the image transferred from the imaging device in the display screen. An image transfer system comprising: an authentication unit that captures an image and authenticates the user based on the user image; and a determination unit that determines whether the user is permitted to paste an image on the information processing apparatus. provide.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image transfer method for pasting an image stored in an imaging device into a display screen of an information processing device, wherein transfer to the information processing device is permitted in accordance with a user instruction. Whether or not the image is set, and the image is transmitted to the information processing apparatus on the condition that transfer of the image is permitted, on the display screen of the information processing apparatus Provided is an image transfer method for pasting at a specified position.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program to be executed by a computer provided in an imaging device for pasting a stored image into a display screen of the information processing device, and to the information processing device according to a user instruction. A setting unit that sets whether to permit transfer of the image, and the image is transmitted to the information processing apparatus on the condition that transfer of the image is permitted, and the information processing Provided is a program that causes a computer to function as a pasting processing unit for pasting at a specified position on the display screen of the apparatus.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image transfer method for pasting an image transferred from an imaging device into a display screen of an information processing device, wherein the user is imaged and the user is selected based on the user image. Provided is an image transfer method for authenticating and determining whether or not the user is permitted to attach an image to the information processing apparatus.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program that is executed by a computer that pastes an image transferred from an imaging device into a display screen of an information processing device, and is based on the user's image obtained by imaging a user. An authentication unit that authenticates the user and a program that causes the computer to execute as a determination unit that determines whether or not the user is permitted to paste an image on the information processing apparatus are provided.

  It should be noted that the above summary of the invention does not enumerate all the necessary features of the present invention. In addition, a sub-combination of these feature groups can also be an invention.

1 shows a configuration of an image transfer system 10 according to the present embodiment. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a control system of the image transfer system 10. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of image transfer processing by the imaging device 12; 4 is a flowchart of image transfer processing by the information processing apparatus 14; 6 is a diagram illustrating an image displayed on a display screen 16 and an input in an image transfer process in the imaging device 12. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an image displayed on a display screen 16 and an input in an image transfer process in the imaging device 12. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an image displayed on a display screen 16 and an input in an image transfer process in the imaging device 12. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an image displayed on a display screen 18 in an image transfer process in the information processing apparatus 14. FIG. 2 shows an exemplary hardware configuration of a computer 1900 according to the present embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described through embodiments of the invention, but the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims. In addition, not all the combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential for the solving means of the invention.

  FIG. 1 shows a configuration of an image transfer system 10 according to the present embodiment. In the image transfer system 10, the image capturing apparatus 12 transfers an image PC that is permitted to be transferred among the stored image PCs to the information processing apparatus 14 and pastes the image PC in the display screen 18. Prevent it from being transferred. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the image transfer system 10 includes an imaging device 12 and an information processing device 14.

  The imaging device 12 is a digital camera including a computer that can execute various application programs. The imaging device 12 displays on the display screen 16 the image PC being imaged by live view or the like, and the stored image or character information. Further, the imaging device 12 stores an image PC generated by imaging a subject. The imaging device 12 transfers the stored image PC to the information processing device 14 and pastes it on the display screen 18 in accordance with a user instruction.

  The information processing apparatus 14 is a computer that can execute various application programs. The information processing apparatus 14 may be a large computer or a portable computer. The information processing device 14 displays a stored image (for example, an image displayed by a program operating on the information processing device 14), a transfer image PC transferred from the imaging device 12, and the like on the display screen 18.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a control system of the image transfer system 10. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the imaging device 12 includes a display screen 16, an imaging unit 22, an input unit 20, a communication unit 24, a processing unit 26, and a storage unit 28.

  As an example, the display screen 16 is a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display device provided on the back surface of the imaging device 12. The display screen 16 displays an image or the like input from the processing unit 26.

  The input unit 20 is, for example, a touch panel provided on the entire surface of the display screen 16 and a setting switch provided on the housing. The input unit 20 outputs information related to the operation input by the user to the processing unit 26. For example, the input unit 20 receives an image pasting position specified by the user on the information processing apparatus 14 displayed on the display screen 16.

  The imaging unit 22 is, for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor. The imaging unit 22 receives a user operation received by the input unit 20 via the processing unit 26, images the subject, and generates an image. The subject imaged by the imaging unit 22 is, for example, the display screen 16 of the information processing apparatus 14. The imaging unit 22 outputs the captured image to the processing unit 26.

  The communication unit 24 transmits and receives information such as images to and from the information processing device 14 by wireless communication. The communication unit 24 transmits information input from the processing unit 26 to the information processing apparatus 14. The communication unit 24 outputs information received from the information processing apparatus 14 to the processing unit 26.

  As an example, the processing unit 26 is a computer including a calculation and control circuit including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like. The processing unit 26 is connected to the display screen 16, the imaging unit 22, the input unit 20, and the storage unit 28. The processing unit 26 executes a program stored in the storage unit 28. For example, the processing unit 26 functions as the display unit 30, the setting unit 32, and the pasting processing unit 34 by reading and executing an image transfer program stored in the storage unit 28. In addition, you may comprise the display part 30, the setting part 32, and the sticking process part 34 by hardware, such as a circuit.

  The display unit 30 displays an image on the display screen 16. Note that the image displayed by the display unit 30 includes a captured image, character information for setting, and the like. For example, the display unit 30 displays a setting screen for setting permission for image transfer on the display screen 16. Further, the display unit 30 causes the display screen 16 to display the display screen 18 of the information processing apparatus 14 imaged by the imaging unit 22 as a screen for specifying the pasting position.

  The setting unit 32 sets whether or not to permit transfer to the information processing device 14 in accordance with a user instruction received from the input unit 20. When transfer permission is instructed to any image, the setting unit 32 stores the transfer permission setting in the storage unit 28 in association with the image. Further, the setting unit 32 acquires the pasting position designated by the user from the input unit 20 and stores the pasting position in the storage unit 28 in association with the image.

  The paste processing unit 34 transmits an image to the information processing device 14 via the communication unit 24 on the condition that the image is permitted to be transferred, and is designated on the display screen 18 of the information processing device 14. Paste it at the pasting position.

  The storage unit 28 stores information. The information stored in the storage unit 28 is, for example, an image transfer program, an image, and the like.

  The information processing apparatus 14 includes a display screen 18, an input unit 40, an imaging unit 42, a communication unit 44, a processing unit 46, and a storage unit 48.

  As an example, the display screen 18 is a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display device provided in front of the information processing device 14. The display screen 18 displays an image or the like input from the processing unit 46. The image displayed on the display screen 18 is, for example, a transfer image transferred from the imaging device 12.

  As an example, the input unit 40 includes a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch pad. The input unit 40 outputs information input by the user to the processing unit 46.

  As an example, the imaging unit 42 is a CCD image sensor or a CMOS image sensor. The imaging unit 42 receives a user operation received by the input unit 40 via the processing unit 46, captures an image of the subject, and generates an image. As an example of the subject imaged by the imaging unit 42, the imaging unit 42 outputs the captured image to the processing unit 46.

  The communication unit 44 transmits and receives information such as images to and from the imaging device 12 by wireless communication. The communication unit 44 transmits information input from the processing unit 46 to the imaging device 12. The communication unit 44 outputs information received from the imaging device 12 to the processing unit 46.

  The storage unit 48 stores information. Information stored in the storage unit 48 is a program and an image. For example, the storage unit 48 stores information on users who are permitted to transfer.

  The processing unit 46 is an arithmetic and control circuit including a CPU, for example. The processing unit 46 is connected to the display screen 18, the input unit 40, the imaging unit 42, the communication unit 44, and the storage unit 48. The processing unit 46 executes a program stored in the storage unit 48. Thereby, the processing unit 46 functions as the authentication unit 50 and the determination unit 52. Note that part of the authentication unit 50 and the determination unit 52 may be configured by hardware such as a circuit.

  The authentication unit 50 authenticates the user. For example, the authentication unit 50 causes the imaging unit 42 to image the user, and authenticates the user stored in the storage unit 48 based on the captured user image.

  The determination unit 52 determines whether the user authenticated by the authentication unit 50 is permitted to paste an image on the information processing apparatus 14. For example, if the authenticated user is stored in the storage unit 48 as a user who is permitted to paste, the determination unit 52 allows the user to paste.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart of image transfer processing by the imaging device 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the image transfer process, the setting unit 32 determines whether or not a permission setting permitting transfer of any image by the user has been received from the input unit 20 (SA10). For example, the user inputs the permission setting for the image by selecting the image displayed on the display screen 16 using the input unit 20 such as a touch panel. The setting unit 32 is in a standby state until it is determined that the permission setting has been received (SA10: No). If the setting unit 32 receives the permission setting from the input unit 20 and determines that the permission setting is accepted (SA10: Yes), the setting unit 32 stores the permission setting in the storage unit 28 in association with the image set by the user (SA12). .

  Next, the setting unit 32 determines whether or not the user has accepted from the input unit 20 an image pasting position on the display screen 18 of the information processing apparatus 14 (SA14). For example, the user inputs the pasting position of the image by designating the position on the display screen 18 of the information processing apparatus 14 displayed on the display screen 16 with the input unit 20 such as a touch panel. When the setting unit 32 receives the pasting position from the input unit 20 and determines that the pasting position has been received (SA14: Yes), the setting unit 32 stores the pasting position in the storage unit 28 in association with the permission-set image (SA16). On the other hand, when the setting unit 32 determines that the pasting position is not received (SA14: No), step SA16 is not executed.

  Next, the setting unit 32 determines whether an image for transfer has been selected by the user (SA18). For example, the user inputs an image for transfer by selecting one of the images displayed on the display screen 16 by using the input unit 20 such as a touch panel. When determining that the transfer image is not selected (SA18: No), the setting unit 32 repeats Step SA10 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the transfer image is input from the input unit 20 and the transfer image is selected (SA18: Yes), the setting unit 32 determines whether a transfer instruction is accepted (SA20). For example, the user inputs a transfer instruction by selecting a transfer button displayed on the display screen 16 using the input unit 20 such as a touch panel. When determining that the transfer instruction has not been received (SA20: No), the setting unit 32 ends the image transfer process. On the other hand, when determining that the transfer instruction has been received from the input unit 20 (SA20: Yes), the setting unit 32 outputs the transfer instruction to the paste processing unit 34.

  When accepting the transfer instruction, the pasting processing unit 34 transfers the transfer image on condition that the transfer image is permitted to be transferred. Specifically, when receiving the transfer instruction, the pasting processing unit 34 determines whether or not the selected transfer image has a permission setting (SA22). If the permission setting is associated with the transfer image stored in the storage unit 28, the pasting processing unit 34 determines that the permission setting is present (SA22: Yes). If the pasting processing unit 34 determines that permission is set, the pasting processing unit 34 transfers and pastes the transfer image together with the pasting position to the information processing apparatus 14 via the communication unit 24 (SA24). When the pasting position is not set to the transfer image, the pasting processing unit 34 may transfer the default pasting position (for example, the center position of the display screen 18) together with the transfer image. In addition, when a transfer instruction is received in a state where a plurality of transfer images are selected, the pasting processing unit 34 may transfer only a transfer image with permission settings among the plurality of transfer images. Good. Thereby, the image transfer process ends. On the other hand, when the pasting processing unit 34 determines that there is no permission setting for the selected transfer image (SA22: No), the image transfer process ends without transferring the image.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart of image transfer processing by the information processing apparatus 14.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, the authentication unit 50 determines whether the communication unit 44 has received an image for transfer from the imaging device 12 (SB50). The authentication unit 50 is in a standby state until the communication unit 44 receives an image for transfer (SB50: No).

  On the other hand, when determining that the image for transfer has been received (SB50: Yes), the authentication unit 50 causes the image capturing unit 42 to image the user who transferred the image for transfer (SB52). Note that the authentication unit 50 may display the captured user image on the display screen 18. The authentication unit 50 authenticates the user based on the user image captured by the imaging unit 42, and outputs the authenticated user information to the determination unit 52 (SB54).

  The determination unit 52 determines whether the authenticated user is a user permitted to transfer (SB56). If the determination unit 52 determines that the authenticated user is a user permitted to transfer stored in the storage unit 48 (SB56: Yes), the received transfer image is pasted on the display screen 18. (SB58), the image transfer process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination unit 52 determines that the authenticated user is not included in the transfer-permitted users stored in the storage unit 48 (SB56: No), the received transfer image is pasted. The image transfer process is terminated without any processing.

  5, 6, and 7 are diagrams illustrating images and inputs displayed on the display screen 16 in the image transfer process in the imaging device 12.

  FIG. 5 is a screen for setting transfer permission to any of the images. As shown in FIG. 5, in the permission setting, the display unit 30 displays a plurality of images PC on the display screen 16 and also displays a permission button BA. In this display state, the user touches the input unit 20 with the finger FN, selects an image PC (for example, an upper right image PC) that is permitted to be transferred, and then selects a permission button BA. As a result, the input unit 20 receives the image PC selected by the user and that the transfer of the selected image PC is permitted. The input unit 20 outputs the image PC and the permission setting to the setting unit 32, so that the setting unit 32 stores the permission setting in the storage unit 28 in association with the image PC.

  FIG. 6 is a screen for setting an image pasting position on the information processing apparatus 14. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the display unit 30 displays the information processing apparatus 14 captured by the imaging unit 22 on the display screen 16. In this display state, the user selects any position on the display screen 18 of the information processing apparatus 14 by touching the input unit 20 with the finger FN. As a result, the input unit 20 outputs the coordinates touched by the user to the setting unit 32. The setting unit 32 specifies the position on the display screen 18 from the coordinates input from the input unit 20 and the image of the display screen 18 of the information processing apparatus 14 displayed on the display screen 16, and the specified position Is stored in the storage unit 28 as a pasting position.

  FIG. 7 is a screen for inputting an image transfer instruction. As shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 30 displays a plurality of images PC on the display screen 16 and also displays a transfer button BT. The display unit 30 may display only the image PC for which permission is set on the display screen 16, or may display the image PC for which permission is set and the image PC for which permission is not set separately. . In this display state, the user touches the input unit 20 with the finger FN, selects an image PC to be transferred (for example, the upper right image PC), and then selects the transfer button BT. As a result, the input unit 20 outputs the image PC instructed to be transferred by the user and the fact that the transfer has been instructed to the setting unit 32. As a result, the setting unit 32 outputs the image PC instructed to be transferred and the transfer instruction to the pasting processing unit 34. Thereafter, the paste processing unit 34 transfers the image PC to the information processing apparatus 14 if the permission setting is made for the image PC instructed to be transferred.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an image displayed on the display screen 18 in the image transfer process in the information processing apparatus 14. When the image PC is transferred by the user input shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, as shown in FIG. 8, the determination unit 52 displays the image PC selected by the user on the display screen 18 designated by the user. Paste at the pasting position.

  As described above, the imaging device 12 of the image transfer system 10 transfers an image for which transfer is permitted and does not transfer an image for which transfer is not permitted. Thereby, the imaging device 12 can suppress transferring an image that the user does not intend to transfer.

  Further, the information processing apparatus 14 authenticates the user, and pastes the received image PC on the display screen 18 when the authenticated user is a user permitted to transfer. Thereby, the information processing apparatus 14 can suppress sticking the image PC transferred from the imaging device 12 of the unintended user.

  In the above-described embodiment, the function of each member, the connection relationship between each member, the numerical values such as the number of each member, and the like may be appropriately changed.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the determination unit 52 of the information processing device 14 determines that the user authenticated by the authentication unit 50 is a user permitted to paste an image, the received image PC is displayed on the display screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the determination unit 52 may paste all received image PCs without determining based on the transferred user.

  The setting unit 32 may be able to select the information processing apparatus 14 that permits transfer. For example, the display unit 30 displays a plurality of information processing devices 14 that can be transferred to the display screen 16, and the setting unit 32 can transfer the information processing device 14 selected by the user via the input unit 20. It may be 14. Thereby, it can suppress that the imaging device 12 transfers image PC to the information processing apparatus 14 which a user does not intend.

  In addition to the permission setting designated by the user, the setting unit 32 may set an image for which transfer is permitted under other conditions. Note that when setting the transfer permission under another condition, the setting unit 32 may determine whether or not the transfer is permitted between Step SA10 and Step SA12. For example, the setting unit 32 may set permission / inhibition of transfer based on position information at the time of imaging associated with the image selected by the user. Specifically, the setting unit 32 may not permit transfer of an image PC whose position information at the time of imaging is in the company. Thereby, the imaging device 12 can restrict the transfer of the image PC including the secret imaged in the company. The setting unit 32 may set permission / inhibition of transfer based on the combination of the time and place where the image PC is captured. Specifically, the setting unit 32 may associate the position information in the company and may not permit the transfer of an image having time information that matches the time of the meeting held in the company. Thereby, the imaging device 12 can restrict | limit transfer of the image PC which imaged the mode of the meeting held in the company.

  The setting unit 32 may set permission / inhibition of transfer depending on whether a person is shown in the image PC selected by the user. For example, the setting unit 32 may set transfer permission when a person is shown in the image PC. The setting unit 32 may permit the transfer of the image PC on condition that the person shown in the image PC is a user of the information processing apparatus 14. In this case, the storage unit 28 stores information about the user of the information processing apparatus 14, for example, image information about the user.

  The setting unit 32 may accept the permission of transfer to the image PC by another method. For example, the setting unit 32 may accept and set an instruction to permit or reject transfer to the image PC by the user's voice input to the input unit 20 such as a microphone. When a voice such as “confidential” or “mal” is input to the input unit 20 by the user, the setting unit 32 enables transfer of the image PC, and when a voice such as “X” is input, the image PC Do not allow transfer of

  In the above-described embodiment, the display unit 30 of the information processing apparatus 14 displays the received transfer image PC at the pasting position specified from the imaging device 12 of the display screen 18. It is not limited to this. For example, the display unit 30 may replace and display the newly received transfer image PC in the range where the previous transfer image PC is displayed. In this case, the display unit 30 may display a new transfer image PC in accordance with the position and size of the previous transfer image PC. The display unit 30 may display the transfer image PC in a region where an image other than the transfer image PC transferred from the imaging device 12 is displayed. The display unit 30 may display a new transfer image PC at the position of the transfer image PC selected by the user. Further, when displaying a new transfer image PC, the display unit 30 may delete the previous transfer image PC selected by the user from the storage unit 48.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display unit 30 of the information processing apparatus 14 displays the image PC for transfer alone. However, the display unit 30 displays information about the image in addition to the image PC for transfer on the display screen. 18 may be displayed. For example, the display unit 30 may display caption information describing the image PC for transfer on the display screen 18 as information about the image. Further, the display unit 30 searches the storage unit 28 of the imaging device 12 and the storage unit 48 of the information processing device 14 to extract information related to the transfer image PC to be displayed and generate caption information. May be. For example, the display unit 30 may search for information on the schedule based on the captured position and date / time included in the transfer image PC and generate caption information including the name of the schedule. The display unit 30 may recognize information included in the transfer image PC by image recognition and generate caption information related to the recognized target. For example, the display unit 30 may determine a person included in the transfer image PC by image recognition, and use the person's name, email address, and the like as caption information. Further, when the range for displaying the transfer image PC is an application icon, the display unit 30 may activate the application and display the transfer image PC. For example, when the application is an application related to mail, the display unit 30 may activate the mail application and attach the image PC for transfer to the outgoing mail.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a hardware configuration of a computer 1900 according to the present embodiment. A computer 1900 according to the present embodiment is an example of a processing unit. The computer 1900 includes a CPU peripheral unit having a CPU 2000, a RAM 2020, a graphic controller 2075, and a display unit 2080 that are connected to each other by a host controller 2082, and a communication interface 2030 that is connected to the host controller 2082 by an input / output controller 2084. And an input / output unit having a hard disk drive 2040 and a legacy input / output unit having a ROM 2010, a memory drive 2050 and an input / output chip 2070 connected to the input / output controller 2084.

  The host controller 2082 connects the RAM 2020 to the CPU 2000 and the graphic controller 2075 that access the RAM 2020 at a high transfer rate. The CPU 2000 operates based on programs stored in the ROM 2010 and the RAM 2020 and controls each unit. The graphic controller 2075 acquires image data generated by the CPU 2000 or the like on a frame buffer provided in the RAM 2020 and displays it on the display unit 2080. Instead of this, the graphic controller 2075 may include a frame buffer for storing image data generated by the CPU 2000 or the like.

  The input / output controller 2084 connects the host controller 2082 to the communication interface 2030 and the hard disk drive 2040 that are relatively high-speed input / output devices. The communication interface 2030 communicates with other devices via a network. The hard disk drive 2040 stores programs and data such as a display program used by the CPU 2000 in the computer 1900.

  The input / output controller 2084 is connected to the ROM 2010, the memory drive 2050, and the relatively low-speed input / output device of the input / output chip 2070. The ROM 2010 stores a boot program that the computer 1900 executes at startup and / or a program that depends on the hardware of the computer 1900. The memory drive 2050 reads a program or data such as a display program from the memory card 2090 and provides it to the hard disk drive 2040 via the RAM 2020. The input / output chip 2070 connects the memory drive 2050 to the input / output controller 2084, and also connects various input / output devices to the input / output controller 2084 via, for example, a parallel port, a serial port, a keyboard port, a mouse port, and the like. Connect to.

  A program provided to the hard disk drive 2040 via the RAM 2020 is stored in a recording medium such as a memory card 2090 or an IC card and provided by a user. A program such as a display program is read from a recording medium, installed in the hard disk drive 2040 in the computer 1900 via the RAM 2020, and executed by the CPU 2000.

  A program that is installed in the computer 1900 and causes the computer 1900 to function as the imaging device 12 includes a display module, a setting module, and a pasting processing module. These programs or modules work with the CPU 2000 or the like to cause the computer 1900 to function as a display module, a setting module, and a pasting processing module.

  The information processing described in these programs is read by the computer 1900, whereby a display module, a setting module, and a pasting processing module, which are specific means in which the software and the various hardware resources described above cooperate with each other. Function as. And the specific imaging device 12 according to the intended purpose is constructed | assembled by implement | achieving the calculation or processing of the information according to the intended purpose of the computer 1900 in this embodiment by these specific means.

  A program installed on the computer 1900 and causing the computer 1900 to function as the information processing apparatus 14 includes an authentication module and a determination module. These programs or modules work on the CPU 2000 or the like to cause the computer 1900 to function as an authentication module and a determination module, respectively.

  Information processing described in these programs functions as an authentication module and a determination module, which are specific means in which software and the various hardware resources described above cooperate with each other when read into the computer 1900. And the specific information processing apparatus 14 according to the intended use is constructed | assembled by implement | achieving the calculation or processing of the information according to the intended use of the computer 1900 in this embodiment by these specific means.

  As an example, when communication is performed between the computer 1900 and an external device or the like, the CPU 2000 executes a communication program loaded on the RAM 2020 and executes a communication interface based on the processing content described in the communication program. A communication process is instructed to 2030. Under the control of the CPU 2000, the communication interface 2030 reads transmission data stored in a transmission buffer area or the like provided on a storage device such as the RAM 2020, the hard disk drive 2040, or the memory card 2090, and transmits it to the network. The reception data received from the network is written into a reception buffer area or the like provided on the storage device. As described above, the communication interface 2030 may transfer transmission / reception data to / from the storage device by a DMA (direct memory access) method. Instead, the CPU 2000 transfers the storage device or the communication interface 2030 as a transfer source. The transmission / reception data may be transferred by reading the data from the data and writing the data to the communication interface 2030 or the storage device of the transfer destination.

  Further, the CPU 2000 causes the RAM 2020 to read all or necessary portions from the files or databases stored in the external storage device such as the hard disk drive 2040 and the memory drive 2050 (memory card 2090) into the RAM 2020 by DMA transfer or the like. Various processes are performed on the data on the RAM 2020. Then, CPU 2000 writes the processed data back to the external storage device by DMA transfer or the like. In such processing, since the RAM 2020 can be regarded as temporarily holding the contents of the external storage device, in the present embodiment, the RAM 2020 and the external storage device are collectively referred to as a memory, a storage unit, or a storage device. Various types of information such as various programs, data, tables, and databases in the present embodiment are stored on such a storage device and are subjected to information processing. Note that the CPU 2000 can also store a part of the RAM 2020 in the cache memory and perform reading and writing on the cache memory. Even in such a form, the cache memory bears a part of the function of the RAM 2020. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the cache memory is also included in the RAM 2020, the memory, and / or the storage device unless otherwise indicated. To do.

  In addition, the CPU 2000 performs various operations, such as various operations, information processing, condition determination, information search / replacement, etc., described in the present embodiment, specified for the data read from the RAM 2020 by the instruction sequence of the program. Is written back to the RAM 2020. For example, when performing the condition determination, the CPU 2000 determines whether the various variables shown in the present embodiment satisfy the conditions such as large, small, above, below, equal, etc., compared to other variables or constants. When the condition is satisfied (or not satisfied), the program branches to a different instruction sequence or calls a subroutine. Further, the CPU 2000 can search for information stored in a file or database in the storage device.

  The program or module shown above may be stored in an external recording medium. As the recording medium, in addition to the memory card 2090, an optical recording medium such as DVD or CD, a magneto-optical recording medium such as MO, a tape medium, a semiconductor memory such as an IC card, or the like can be used. Further, a storage device such as a hard disk or RAM provided in a server system connected to a dedicated communication network or the Internet may be used as a recording medium, and the program may be provided to the computer 1900 via the network.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using embodiment, the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be added to the above-described embodiment. It is apparent from the scope of the claims that the embodiments added with such changes or improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  The order of execution of each process such as operations, procedures, steps, and stages in the apparatus, system, program, and method shown in the claims, the description, and the drawings is particularly “before” or “prior to”. It should be noted that the output can be realized in any order unless the output of the previous process is used in the subsequent process. Regarding the operation flow in the claims, the description, and the drawings, even if it is described using “first”, “next”, etc. for convenience, it means that it is essential to carry out in this order. It is not a thing.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Image transfer system, 12 Imaging apparatus, 14 Information processing apparatus, 16 Display screen, 18 Display screen, 20 Input part, 22 Imaging part, 24 Communication part, 26 Processing part, 28 Storage part, 30 Display part, 32 Setting part, 34 paste processing unit, 40 input unit, 42 imaging unit, 44 communication unit, 46 processing unit, 48 storage unit, 50 authentication unit, 52 determination unit, 1900 computer, 2000 CPU, 2010 ROM, 2020 RAM, 2030 communication interface, 2040 Hard disk drive, 2050 memory drive, 2070 input / output chip, 2075 graphic controller 2080 display unit, 2082 host controller, 2084 input-output controller, 2090 memory card

Claims (12)

An imaging device for pasting a stored image into a display screen of an information processing device,
A setting unit configured to set whether to permit transfer to the information processing apparatus in accordance with a user instruction;
An imaging unit that images the display screen of the information processing apparatus;
A display unit for displaying the captured display screen;
An input unit that allows the user to specify a pasting position on the display screen displayed on the display unit;
A paste processing unit that transmits the image to the information processing apparatus on the condition that transfer of the image is permitted, and pastes the image at a specified position on the display screen of the information processing apparatus;
The setting unit further displays the plurality of information processing devices capable of transferring the image on the display unit, and permits the transfer of the image from the plurality of information processing devices. An imaging apparatus that allows the user to select via the input unit . The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the setting unit sets whether transfer is permitted or not based on position information at the time of imaging associated with the image. The setting unit, an imaging apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 to set the permission of transfer based on a combination of time and location of the captured the image. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the setting unit sets whether to permit transfer according to whether a person is included in the image. The imaging apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the setting unit permits transfer when a person is reflected in the image. The imaging apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the setting unit permits transfer of the image showing the person on the condition that the person shown in the image is the user of the information processing apparatus. The setting unit, an imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to accept the voice instructions of permission of transfer 6 with respect to the image. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The information processing device displaying the image transferred from the imaging device in the display screen,
The information processing apparatus includes:
An authentication unit that images the user and authenticates the user based on the image of the user;
A determination unit that determines whether the user is permitted to paste an image on the information processing apparatus;
An image transfer system. An image transfer method for pasting an image stored in an imaging device into a display screen of an information processing device,
Displaying a plurality of information processing devices capable of transferring the image on a display unit;
Select any one of the plurality of information processing devices,
Whether to permit transfer to the information processing apparatus according to a user instruction is set for the image,
Imaging the display screen of the information processing apparatus;
Displays the display screen that is captured on the display unit,
Specify the pasting position on the display screen displayed on the display unit,
The image is transmitted to the information processing apparatus on the condition that transfer of the image is permitted, and pasted at a specified position on the display screen of the information processing apparatus.
Image transfer method. A program executed on a computer provided in an imaging device for pasting a stored image into a display screen of an information processing device,
A setting unit configured to set whether to permit transfer to the information processing apparatus in accordance with a user instruction;
An imaging unit that images the display screen of the information processing apparatus;
A display unit for displaying the captured display screen;
An input unit that allows the user to specify a pasting position on the display screen displayed on the display unit;
A computer as a paste processing unit that transmits the image to the information processing apparatus and pastes the image at a specified position on the display screen of the information processing apparatus on the condition that transfer of the image is permitted To function ,
The setting unit further causes the display unit to display a plurality of information processing devices capable of transferring the image, and allows the information processing device to permit the transfer of the image from the plurality of information processing devices to the input unit. A program that allows the user to select via An image transfer method for pasting an image transferred from an imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 in a display screen of an information processing device,
Image the user and authenticate the user based on the user's image;
An image transfer method for determining whether or not the user is permitted to attach an image to the information processing apparatus. A program executed on a computer for pasting an image transferred from the imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 into a display screen of an information processing device,
An authentication unit that images the user and authenticates the user based on the image of the user;
A program that causes a computer to execute as a determination unit that determines whether or not the user is permitted to paste an image on the information processing apparatus.

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