JPH10164486A - Device for processing information and method therefor and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow personal computer to arbitrary information from among the information recorded in an electronic camera or the like, and to allow a hard disk device to record it. SOLUTION: A personal computer, with which an electronic camera is connected reads recording units recorded in the electronic camera and displays the list of recorded information. Then, when the recording units to be recorded in a hard disk device being an outside storage device are designated from among the list, a check box is displayed according to information included in the recording units. Then, it is indicated that the information to be recorded in the hard disk or the like is the object of recording by displaying an '×' in the check box. When an 'OK' button is depressed after the selection of the information has ended, the personal computer transmits a control command to the electronic camera, reads the designated information, outputs the read information to the hard disk device, and allows it to record it.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a recording medium. More particularly, the present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a recording medium. The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a recording medium that perform predetermined processing on image data, sub-image data, or audio data.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a conventional electronic camera,
After digitizing an image of a photographed subject, the data is compressed by a predetermined method and recorded on a memory or a recording medium.

[0003] Images recorded in such an electronic camera can be read into a personal computer or the like, and various functions provided in the personal computer are used to apply various functions to the read images. Processing can be performed.

[0004]

In recent years, with the progress of mounting technology, not only an image of a subject (hereinafter referred to as a main image as appropriate) but also a sub-image such as a memo recorded superimposed on the image of the subject. An electronic camera capable of simultaneously recording information such as audio and voice is being realized.

In such an electronic camera or the like, a main image (image of a subject) is used as main data, and a sub-image and a sound are added to the main image to form a recording unit. Is recorded.

For example, consider a case where information recorded in an electronic camera is read by a personal computer or the like, and is recorded on a hard disk device or the like connected to the personal computer.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an example of processing for reading information recorded in an electronic camera by a personal computer and recording the information in a hard disk device or the like.

When this process is executed, the personal computer determines in step S1 whether a specific recording unit has been designated. As a result, when it is determined that the specific recording unit is not specified (NO), the process returns to step S1 and the same processing is repeated. If it is determined that a specific recording unit has been designated (YES), the process proceeds to step S2.

In step S2, the personal computer displays a save dialog shown in FIG. 12, and displays the file included in the recording unit specified in step S1 (the file corresponding to the data included in the recording unit). Display the file name.

[0010] In this example, three files, "Image1.j", displayed in the frame under the "storage folder" are displayed.
pg "(file of main image data)," Image
1. rlg ”(sub-image data file), and
“Image1.snd” (audio data file) is displayed.

In the following step S3, a new file name for recording the above data on the hard disk device is input.

For example, in the save dialog shown in FIG.
“NewImage” is input as shown in the lower frame displaying “File Name”.

In step S4, it is determined whether to save the file displayed in the save dialog. That is, it is determined whether the “save” button displayed on the right side of the save dialog shown in FIG. 12 has been pressed. As a result, when it is determined that the “save” button has been pressed (YES), the process proceeds to step S5. If it is determined that the "cancel" button has been pressed (NO), the process ends (END).

In step S5, the designated file is stored on the hard disk drive under a new file name.
That is, Imag displayed in the upper frame of FIG.
e1. jpg, Image1. rlg, Image1.
snd are renamed to the new file names, and each of them is NewImage. jpg, NewI
image. rlg, NewImage. This is recorded on the hard disk device as snd.

In the above-described processing, information is read out from the electronic camera for each recording unit by the personal computer and recorded on the hard disk device or the like. Therefore, there is a problem that the information contained in the recording unit cannot be selectively read into the personal computer and then output to the hard disk device for recording.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is capable of recording a plurality of pieces of information in addition to a main image. Is selectively read out by a personal computer or the like, and can be recorded in a recording device.

[0017]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus comprising: an input unit for inputting a recording unit to be processed and a type of data; and a recording unit input by the input unit. Reading means for reading out the read data from another electronic device.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a recording unit to be processed and a type of data are input, and data included in the input recording unit is read from another electronic device. And

The recording medium according to claim 8, wherein when a recording unit to be processed and a type of data are input, the data contained in the input recording unit is transferred to the other electronic device. This is a recording medium on which a control program to be read from is recorded.

[0020]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an embodiment of an information processing apparatus according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, a personal computer 1 is connected to a plurality of peripheral devices (electronic devices) so as to form an information system, and inputs data from these peripheral devices.
The processed data is output to a desired peripheral device.

A CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display 2 is adapted to display and output an image signal output from the personal computer 1.

The keyboard 3 (input means) is operated when inputting predetermined information to the personal computer 1. The printer 4 prints or prints text data and image data output from the personal computer 1 on paper.

The electronic camera 5 compresses and records a main image, which is an image of a subject, and a sub-image, such as a memo, which plays an auxiliary role with respect to the main image, and audio information, respectively, by a predetermined method. It has been made to be. Information recorded in the electronic camera 5 can be transferred to the personal computer 1 via an input / output port. Conversely, the electronic camera 5 can be controlled by transmitting a predetermined control command from the personal computer 1 to the electronic camera 5.

The hard disk device 6 is a large-capacity external storage device that records information output from the personal computer 1 and reads the recorded information according to a request from the personal computer 1.

The speaker 7 receives, for example, audio data (digital data) output from the electronic camera 5 or the like, performs predetermined processing, and then outputs a corresponding audio. That is, the audio data supplied from the personal computer 1 is converted into an analog signal by a D / A converter built in the speaker 7, and the obtained analog signal is converted by a built-in amplifier at a predetermined gain. After being amplified, it is output as audio.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the personal computer 1 shown in FIG.

In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 2, the personal computer 1 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 20 (reading means and output means), a ROM (Read Only Memory).
21, RAM (Random Access Memory) 22, VRAM
(Video Random Access Memory) 23 and interface (I / F) 24 (reading means, output means)
It consists of.

The CPU 20 performs various calculations and controls the entire apparatus. ROM
The program 21 stores a program such as an IPL (Initial Program Loader). When the personal computer 1 is powered on, the CPU 20
L from the hard disk device 6 or the like.
ating System).

The RAM 22 is configured to temporarily store data and the like when the CPU 20 performs an operation or the like, and to sequentially read and store a part of a program stored in the hard disk device 6. I have.

The VRAM 23 stores, for example, bitmap data in which text data such as characters and graphic data such as figures and images are superimposed. The bitmap data stored in the VRAM 23 is output to the CRT display 2 after being converted into an image signal.

To the I / F 24, peripheral devices such as a keyboard 3, a printer 4, an electronic camera 5, a hard disk device 6, and a speaker 7 are connected.
Is designed so that the data format in each peripheral device and the data format in the personal computer 1 are mutually converted so that data can be exchanged between them.

The I / F 24 is provided with a plurality of input / output ports for connecting peripheral devices, and one peripheral device is connected to one port. CP
The U20 exchanges information with each peripheral device via these input / output ports.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the electronic camera 5 shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, the electronic camera 5 includes a CPU 40, a ROM 41, a RAM
42, VRAM 43, LCD 44, I / F 45, input unit 46, microphone 47, A / D converter 48, CCD (Charge
Coupled Device) 49, optical system driving unit 50, and
It is constituted by a flash lamp driving unit 51.

The CPU 40 executes various calculations and controls the entire apparatus. ROM
Various programs executed by the CPU 40 are stored in 41.

The RAM 42 stores an image of a subject (main image), data such as a memo (sub image), and data such as sound. Also, RA
The M42 temporarily stores data and the like when the CPU 40 performs calculations and the like.

The VRAM 43 stores, for example, bitmap data in which text data such as characters and graphic data such as figures and images are superimposed. The bitmap data stored in the VRAM 43 is converted into an image signal and then converted to an LCD (Liquid C
rystal Display) 44.

The LCD 44 displays and outputs an image corresponding to the bit map stored in the VRAM 43.

The input unit 46, the A / D converter 48, the CCD 49, the optical system driving unit 50, the flash lamp driving unit 51, and the personal computer 1 as an external device are connected to the I / F 45. The CPU 40 has an I / F
These devices are driven via 45.

The input unit 46 includes, for example, a touch tablet used when inputting memo information and the like, a release button operated when shooting, and the like.

The microphone 47 converts sound into a corresponding electric signal and supplies it to the A / D converter 48. The A / D converter 48 converts an audio signal input from the microphone 47 into a digital signal and supplies the digital signal to the I / F 45.

The CCD 49 converts a light image incident from a subject through an optical system (not shown) into a corresponding electric signal (image signal) and outputs the electric signal.

The optical system driving section 50 is controlled by the CPU 40, and performs an auto focus, an auto zoom, and the like by appropriately controlling a lens constituting an optical system (not shown).

Similarly, the flash lamp driving unit 51
Controlled by the PU 40, a flash lamp (not shown) is turned on.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the storage format of main image data, sub image data, and audio data stored in the RAM 42 shown in FIG.

As shown in this figure, the same index information (for example, memos and the like) recorded for audio data recorded at the same time as a predetermined main image or sub-images written on the predetermined main image. , M000000
1), and the data is associated with each other.

For example, in this figure, the same index M0000001 is assigned to the main image data at the left end, the audio data below it, and the sub-image data thereunder. An index M0000002 is assigned to the main image data on the right and the audio data below the main image data.

Further, the main image data on the right side does not have audio data and sub-image data, and is composed of only the main image. The index is set to M0000004.

The main image data on the right side is accompanied only by audio data, and each data is provided with an index M0000005.

The index information is generated by the CPU 40 when the main image is taken, and is added to each data.

FIG. 5 shows an example of storage when such data is stored in the RAM 42 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the RAM 42 stores main image data, sub image data, and audio data in a mixed form.

FIG. 5B shows the data structure of the main image 1. As shown in this figure, the main image data is composed of header information and image data. The header information includes the above-mentioned index information, information indicating the type of data, information indicating the shooting date and time, information indicating the start address of the area where the data is stored, information indicating the data length of the image data, and the like. ing.

In this example, M0 is used as the index information.
00000 and the file name is Imag
e1. jpg, and the type of data is main image data. In addition, the shooting date and time is 6th of September 18, 1996.
It is 15 minutes (1996/9/186 6:15). Further, the start address of the area where the image data is stored is $ 0000, and the data length is $ 1500.

It should be noted that the symbol ＄ indicates that the following numbers are represented in hexadecimal.

The data structures of the sub-picture data and the audio data are also different from those of FIG.
The configuration is the same as that shown in FIG.

Next, the operation of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is stored in the hard disk device 6. The program may be supplied to the user in a state stored in the hard disk device 6 in advance, or a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-ROM) so that the program can be copied to the hard disk device 6.
It may be supplied to the user in a state stored in the user.

The program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed in the personal computer 1 shown in FIG. When this processing is executed, in step S10, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1
A control command is sent to the electronic camera 5 via F24. As a result, the CPU 40 of the electronic camera 5
2 retrieves the first main image data from the data stored in the data 2 and sends the header information to the personal computer 1 via the I / F 45. As a result, the personal computer 1 acquires the header information of the main image.

In step S11, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 extracts an index from the header information of the acquired main image, and proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 sends control commands to the electronic camera 5 via the I / F 24 in the same order as described above. The CPU 40 of the electronic camera 5 searches for audio data having the same index as the previously transmitted main image according to the received control command. Then, the personal computer 1 is notified of the presence or absence of audio data having the same index.

CPU 20 of personal computer 1
Receives a signal from the electronic camera 5 and determines whether there is audio information having the same index. As a result, when it is determined that the voice information having the same index exists (YES), the process proceeds to step S13, and when it is determined that the voice information does not exist (NO), the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the CPU 20 sets the VR
By writing predetermined data to AM23,
An icon indicating audio data is displayed on the CRT display in a default display color. Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S13, the CPU 20
Writes predetermined data in the VRAM 23 to display an icon indicating audio data on the CRT display in a display color different from the default.
Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

FIG. 7 shows a photograph of an intermediate image of a display example of a list displayed on the CRT display 2 by the processing of FIG.

In this display example, the browser window 95
The thumbnail image 81 (described later) in which the main image is reduced at a predetermined ratio, and a plurality of thumbnail areas each including an icon (button) indicating the presence or absence of data other than the main image (the RAM 22 of the electronic camera 5). As many as are recorded).

In the figure, as shown in a partially enlarged manner,
The thumbnail area 80 stores the thumbnail image 8 described above.
1, an index (M0000025) 82, an information button (button displaying i) 83, a sound button (button displaying speaker), and an overlay button (button displaying OL) 85 ing.

When the processing of step S13 or step S14 is executed, a new thumbnail area 80 is displayed in the browser window 95 and a sound button 84 is displayed. In the process of step S13,
The sound button 84 has a display color different from the default (for example, green) to indicate that there is audio information.
Is displayed with. In the process of step S14, a default display color (for example, black) is displayed to indicate that there is no audio information.

The buttons in the thumbnail area 80
The function of the upper left button of the browser window 95 will be described later.

Returning to FIG. 6, in step S15, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 sends a control command to the electronic camera 5, and, as in step S12, the sub-image data having the same index as the main image data. Is searched for whether or not exists.

As a result, based on the response from the electronic camera 5, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 determines that sub-image data having the same index exists (Y
If it is determined to be (ES), the process proceeds to step S16, and if it is determined that there is no sub-image data (NO), the process proceeds to step S17.

In step S16, the overlay button 85 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed in a display color (eg, green) different from the default to indicate that sub-image data exists. In step S17, the overlay button 85 is displayed in a default display color (for example, black) to indicate that no sub-image exists.

Then, proceeding to step S18, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 sends a control command for causing the electronic camera 5 to transmit a thumbnail image. As a result, the CPU 40 of the electronic camera 5
The main image data stored in the main image data 2 is reduced at a predetermined ratio to generate a thumbnail image, and is transmitted to the personal computer 1 via the I / F 45. The personal computer 1 receives the thumbnail image data transmitted from the electronic camera 5.

At step S19, CPU 20 of personal computer 1 writes the received thumbnail image data in a predetermined area of VRAM 23. As a result, the thumbnail image 81 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the CRT display 2.

In the following step S20, CPU 20 of personal computer 1 sends a predetermined control command to electronic camera 5, and determines whether or not main image data still exists. That is, the electronic camera 5 receiving the control command transmitted from the personal computer 1
CPU 40 searches the RAM 42 for main image data not yet displayed on the CRT display 2.
The search result is sent to the personal computer 1 via the I / F 45.

CPU 20 of personal computer 1
Receives the search result and determines whether the main image data still exists. As a result, when it is determined that the main image data exists (YES), the process returns to step S10, and the same processing as the above-described case is repeated. If it is determined that the main image data does not exist (NO), the process ends (END).

By the above processing, as shown in FIG. 7, data having the same index is associated with each other and displayed as a list on the screen.

Here, the functions of the various buttons provided in the browser window 95 shown in FIG. 7 will be briefly described.

The four buttons displayed in the upper left corner of the figure correspond to the shutter button 8 clockwise from the upper left.
6, an import button 87, a save button 88, and an erase button 89.

The shutter button 86 is a button for releasing the shutter of the electronic camera 5, and when this button is pressed, the electronic camera 5 shoots the currently focused subject.

The capture button 87 reads a full-size image (an image in which pixels are not thinned out) from the electronic camera 5.

The save button 88 is operated when recording the designated main image and its associated sub-image or sound in the hard disk device 6 shown in FIG.

The delete button 89 deletes the data displayed in the designated thumbnail area 80 from the RAM 42 of the electronic camera 5.

[0100] Show Thumbnail
In s), when the user checks the square displayed on the left side, a thumbnail area 80 including a thumbnail image 81 is displayed. If the inside of the square is not checked, buttons 83 to 8
Only 5 and the index 82 will be displayed.

[0094] The next display (Sort by Time)
When the user checks the inside of the circle displayed on the left side, the thumbnail area 80 is sorted and displayed according to the shooting date and time.

[0086] It is displayed below (Sort by Name)
When the inside of the circle displayed on the left side is checked, the thumbnail area 80 is displayed according to the size of the index.
Are sorted and displayed.

Further, buttons 91 indicating two upward and downward arrows displayed thereunder are used to designate a forward order or a reverse order, respectively, when sorting is performed. That is, if (Sort by Time) is selected (the inside of the circle to the left of Sort by Time is checked) and the downward arrow is pressed, the electronic camera 5. Data is read from 5,
The thumbnail areas 80 are sequentially displayed from left to right and from top to bottom. Also, when the upward arrow is pressed, the thumbnail area 80 is displayed in the order of the latest recorded date and time.

When (Sort by Name) is selected and the downward arrow is pressed, the thumbnail areas 80 are sequentially displayed from left to right and from top to bottom in ascending order of the index value. Also, when the upward arrow is pressed, the thumbnail areas 80 are similarly displayed in descending order of the index value.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
Processing when the save button 88 displayed at the top of the browser window 95 is pressed will be described. The program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is stored in the hard disk device 6, like the program shown in the flowchart of FIG.

When this processing is executed, step S40
, The CPU 20 of the personal computer 1
The specific thumbnail area 80 (see FIG. 7) displayed on the CRT display 2 is, for example, the keyboard 3
Then, it is determined whether or not it has been designated. As a result, when it is determined that the specific thumbnail area 80 has not been designated (NO), the process returns to step S40 and the same processing is repeated. If it is determined that the specific thumbnail area 40 has been designated (YES), the process proceeds to step S41.

At step S41, the CPU 20 sets the VR
The predetermined data is written to the AM 43, and a save dialog shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S42.

In step S42, the CPU 20 reads the file name of the file corresponding to the data included in the thumbnail area 80 specified in step S40 from the electronic camera 5, and displays the file name in the frame of the save dialog.

In this display example, “Image1.jpg” (a file of the main image data) and “Image1.rlg” are displayed in a frame below the display of “storage folder”.
(File of sub-image data) and "Image
1. "snd" (audio data file) are displayed.

At the following step S43, the CPU 20
It is determined whether or not the designated thumbnail area 80 includes a plurality of data. As a result, a plurality of data exists in the designated thumbnail area 80 (YES).
If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S44. If it is determined that a plurality of data do not exist (NO), the process skips steps S44 and S45 and proceeds to step S46.

In step S44, a data type designation area is displayed below the save dialog.

In this example, the designated thumbnail area 80 contains main image data, sub-image data, and audio data. Please ", and the names of these three data will be displayed. The data type designation area is not displayed when only the main image data is included in the recording unit.

At the following step S45, the CPU 20
“X” is displayed in a square (box) corresponding to the data included in the thumbnail area 80.

In this example, since all data (main image data, sub image data, and audio data) are included, "x" is displayed in all boxes in the data type designation area.

Then, in step S46, a new file name and the type of data to be stored are input. That is, a new file name is input in a frame below the display of “file name” in the save dialog. If the box in the data type designation area is checked,
Since "x" is displayed or deleted, "x" is displayed in the box corresponding to the data to be saved, and the box corresponding to the data that does not need to be saved is blank, so that the data to be saved is blank. Specify the type of.

In the following step S47, CPU 20
Determine whether to save the specified data. That is,
On the save dialog shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the “save” button has been pressed. As a result, if it is determined that the “Save” button has been pressed (YES), the process proceeds to step S48, and if it is determined that the “Cancel” button has been pressed (NO), the process ends. (End).

In step S48, CPU 20 determines whether or not thumbnail area 80 specified in step S40 contains a plurality of data. As a result, the thumbnail area 80 includes a plurality of data (YE
When it is determined as S), the process proceeds to step S49. Also,
Does not contain multiple data (only the main image)
If the determination is (NO), the process proceeds to step S50.

In step S49, the CPU 20 transmits a predetermined control command to the electronic camera 5. As a result, the CP of the electronic camera 5 that has received this control command
U40 refers to the data type designation area of the save dialog shown in FIG.
, And transmits it to the personal computer 1 via the I / F 45. CP of personal computer 1
U20 receives the transmitted data (file), changes the file name of each file to a new file name specified by the save dialog, and outputs to the hard disk device 6 for recording.

In the example of the save dialog shown in FIG.
age1. jpg, Image1. rlg and I
image1. The three files “snd” are read from the electronic camera, and the file names are NewImage, respectively.
e. jpg, NewImage. rlg and Ne
wImage. snd and output to the hard disk device 6 for recording.

If it is determined in step S48 that the designated thumbnail area 80 does not include a plurality of data (NO), the process proceeds to step S50. In step S50, the CPU 20 outputs the main image data Image1. jpg is read from the electronic camera 5 by the same processing as described above, and a new file name NewImage.jpg is read. jpg and output to the hard disk device 6 for recording.

According to the above processing, the electronic camera 5
It is possible to read out only desired data from the information recorded for each recording unit into the personal computer 1, assign a new file name, and then output the data to the hard disk device 6 or the like for recording. Becomes

In the above embodiment, different file names (extensions) are given to the main image data, the sub image data, and the audio data, respectively, and are recorded on the hard disk device 6. For example, these data may be collectively recorded in one file.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a data format when a plurality of data are collectively recorded in one file.

In this example, the type of data (main image) is stored at the beginning of the file, and then the start address (@A where the main image data is stored) is stored.
000) and an end address ($ AF00).

Next, the type of data (sub-image), the start address ($ AF01) where the sub-image data is stored, and the end address ($ B200)
Is stored.

Next, the type of data (voice)
And the start address (＄
B201) and an end address ($ B400) are stored.

Then, as indicated by the start address and the end address of the main image data, the address $ A
Main image data is stored in an area from 000 to $ AF00.

Further, as indicated by the start address and end address of the sub-image data, the address $ A
Sub-image data is stored in an area from F01 to $ B200.

Further, as indicated by the start address and end address of the audio data, the address $ B20
Audio data is stored in an area from 1 to $ B400.

According to the above-described embodiment, a plurality of data can be collectively recorded in one file. For example, when a file recorded on the hard disk device 6 is retrieved, the retrieval is performed. Can be shortened. Further, it is possible to save an area for recording a file name (FAT: File Allocation Table) and to reduce a space inserted between files when recording a file on a recording medium. It is also possible to reduce the area required for recording a file.

[0114]

According to the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, the information processing method according to the seventh aspect, and the recording medium according to the eighth aspect, a recording unit and a type of data to be processed are set. Is input, and the data included in the input recording unit is read from another electronic device.Therefore, only the desired data constituting the recording unit is read from the electronic device, and output to the recording device, for example. As a result, it is possible to reduce the size of the file, and as a result, it is possible to save the recording capacity required when recording the file.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an embodiment of an information processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the personal computer 1 shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of an electronic camera 5 illustrated in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an outline of data stored in a RAM 42 of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing one mode of storing data stored in a RAM 42 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in the personal computer 1 shown in FIG.

7 is a photograph of an intermediate image of a display example of a list displayed as a result of the processing shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed when a save button is pressed in the display example shown in FIG. 7;

9 is a display example of a storage folder displayed when the process shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

10 is a diagram showing a format of a file recorded on a hard disk device 6 when the processing shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a conventional data storage process.

FIG. 12 is a display example of a storage folder displayed when the processing shown in FIG. 11 is executed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 3 Keyboard (input means) 20 CPU (readout means, output means) 24 I / F (readout means, output means)

Claims (13)

[Claims] A system is configured with another electronic device that records information for each recording unit composed of at least one of main image data, sub image data, and audio data. And an input unit for inputting the data for each recording unit and performing a predetermined process, and inputting a recording unit to be processed and a type of data. An information processing apparatus, comprising: reading means for reading the data included in the specified recording unit from the another electronic device. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an output unit that outputs the data read by the reading unit to a recording device. 3. The other electronic device is an electronic camera,
The information processing according to claim 1, wherein information is recorded for each recording unit including at least one of main image data, sub image data, and audio data. apparatus. 4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the main image data is image data. 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sub-image data is image data that plays an auxiliary role for the main image. 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sub-image data is line drawing data. 7. A system with another electronic device that records information for each recording unit composed of at least one of main image data, sub image data, and audio data. An information processing method of an information processing apparatus for performing a predetermined process by inputting the data for each recording unit, wherein a recording unit to be processed and a type of data are input; An information processing method, wherein the data contained in a unit is read from the other electronic device. 8. A system with another electronic device that records information for each recording unit composed of at least one of main image data, sub image data, and audio data. A recording medium for recording a control program used in an information processing apparatus for performing predetermined processing by inputting the data for each recording unit and inputting the recording unit to be processed and the type of data. A recording medium that records a control program for reading the data included in the input recording unit from the other electronic device when the recording is performed. 9. The recording medium according to claim 8, wherein a process of outputting the read data to a recording device is described in the control program. 10. The other electronic device is an electronic camera, which records information for each recording unit composed of at least one of main image data, sub image data, and audio data. 10. The recording medium according to claim 8, wherein: 11. The recording medium according to claim 8, wherein said main image data is image data. 12. The recording medium according to claim 8, wherein the sub image data is image data that plays an auxiliary role for the main image. 13. The recording medium according to claim 8, wherein the sub-image data is line drawing data.