JPH11168648A - Image recorder, and image recording and reproducing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow an image-pickup device to automatically record image information as soon as the image-pickup device conducts photographing in the image- pickup device that stores image information, such as a photographed place together with an image signal of a camera such as a new photographic system APS camera, a digital camera, a video camera and the like. SOLUTION: A look-up table LUT with respect to schedule information, such as data and time and items, is formed in a storage section 115 of a camera 100. Then items corresponding to a photographed data and time specified by a time count section 113 and a calendar section 144 of the camera are retrieved from the LUT, and the retrieved information is recorded in a magnetic recording area of a film 151 as IX information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an image recording apparatus for automatically recording information relating to photographing such as a photographing place and photographing contents, and an image recording / reproducing system for reproducing data recorded together with a photographed image.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, when a photograph is taken by a still camera, a video camera, or the like, it is preferable that information on the photographing such as a photographing place and photographing contents is automatically recorded. For this reason, a camera has been developed which has a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver and records the latitude and longitude of the shooting location on a film. In addition, a new photo system (Advance
In dPhoto System (hereinafter referred to as APS), a magnetic recording area is formed near the exposed area of each frame on the film. For this reason, depending on the APS-compatible camera, it is possible to select any one of titles or the like prepared in advance and record it in this magnetic recording area, or record arbitrary data.

[0003]

However, the above G
A camera equipped with a PS receiver is about 2.5 times as large as a normal camera, and has a problem that it is very inconvenient to carry and expensive. In addition, in the case of selecting any of the titles and the like prepared in advance in the APS compatible camera, the selection range is narrow,
There was a problem that the applicable range was narrow. Furthermore, if the user records any data after shooting,
There was a problem that data input was troublesome and inefficient.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional example, and relates to a photographing of a photographing place and photographing contents by a simple operation without using special equipment such as a GPS receiver. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image recording apparatus and an image recording / reproducing system for automatically recording information.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, an image recording apparatus according to the present invention comprises a time measuring means, a calendar means, a rewritable storage means, and a data recording means for recording predetermined data on an image recording medium. The schedule information is stored in advance in the storage means, and the date and time and the item described in the schedule information are searched using the current date and time specified by the timekeeping means and the calendar means. The corresponding item is recorded on the image recording medium. With such a configuration, it is not necessary to use special equipment such as a GPS receiver, and it is possible to automatically record image information relating to photographing, such as a photographing place and photographing contents, without increasing the size of the image recording device itself. Becomes possible.

[0006] In the above configuration, a display means may be further provided, and the current date and time and items corresponding to the current date and time specified by the clock means and the calendar means may be displayed on the display means. With such a configuration, it is possible to confirm items recorded at the time of shooting.

[0007] Alternatively, the above configuration further comprises a display means and an item selection means, and includes a plurality of items including the current date and time specified by the clocking means and the calendar means, an item corresponding to the current date and time, and at least one of the preceding and following items. The item may be displayed on the display unit, and the item selected by the item selection unit may be recorded on the image recording medium. With such a configuration, even if the schedule is shifted or changed, correct items can be recorded by a relatively simple operation.

In each of the above structures, the storage means may be configured to be detachable. With such a configuration, for example, it is possible to directly use a memory card or the like in which a schedule provided by a travel agency has been input, and it is possible to save the user from having to input the schedule himself / herself.

Further, the image recording / reproducing system of the present invention comprises:
Any one of the above image recording apparatuses, an image reading apparatus that reads out and outputs image data recorded on an image recording medium by the image recording apparatus, a date and time when the image was captured, and an item corresponding to the date and time, and input schedule information. And a display device for displaying an image output by the image reading device. With such a configuration, by inputting the date and time and the item described in the schedule, in addition to the image on the image recording medium, the photographing date and time and the corresponding item are automatically recorded, and are recorded on the image recording medium. It is possible to display the photographing date and time and the item together with the present image.

Another image recording / reproducing system according to the present invention comprises a first recording medium for recording an image, and a second recording medium for recording information relating to the photographing date and time of the image recorded on the first recording medium. Medium, and input means for inputting schedule information, and by inputting the date and time and items described in the schedule by the input means, information on the shooting date and time of the image recorded on the second recording medium can be obtained. Then, the item at the time when the image is recorded is extracted, and the item is recorded on at least one of the first recording medium and the second recording medium. With such a configuration, only the shooting date and time are recorded at the time of image shooting, and a schedule item corresponding to the shooting date and time is extracted later at the time of image reproduction, and the extracted schedule item is stored in the first recording medium and / or the second recording medium. Since the image is recorded, no special equipment such as a GPS receiver is required for the image recording apparatus itself. Further, even if the schedule is changed, accurate information can be recorded.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) A first embodiment according to the image recording apparatus of the present invention will be described. FIG.
1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a camera 100 using a silver halide film such as APS, which is an image recording apparatus according to the first embodiment, is connected to a personal computer 200 which is a data input apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a state in which the camera 100 and the personal computer 200 are connected.

As shown in FIG. 2, the camera 100 includes a photographing lens 101 and a shutter device 102 provided inside the photographing lens 101 (lens shutter) or in front of the focal plane of the photographing lens 101 (focal plane shutter).
A film feed mechanism 103 for drawing a film from the film cartridge 150 and rewinding the drawn film 151 to the film cartridge 150; a magnetic head 104 for recording IX information in a magnetic recording area provided on the back surface of the film 151; A display unit 110 such as a liquid crystal display device, which is provided on the back of the camera 100 and displays the current date and time and predetermined data, and a display mode provided on the back of the camera 100 and near the display unit 110. An operation unit 111 such as a push button for performing switching of information and selection of recording information, and a connection unit 112 provided on the back of the camera 100 and including an input / output interface.
A clock unit 113 for generating a clock signal at predetermined time intervals; a calendar unit 114 for calculating the current date and time based on the date and time initialized by the operation unit 111; A storage unit 115 for storing schedule information and the like externally input via the unit 112, the film feeding mechanism 103, and the magnetic head 10
4, a display unit 110, an operation unit 111, a connection unit 112, a clock unit 113, a calendar unit 114, a storage unit 115, and the like, which are connected to the control unit 120 for controlling each unit.

As is well known, the personal computer 200 includes an input unit 210 including a keyboard 201 and a mouse 202, a control unit 220 including a CPU, a ROM and a RAM, and a connection including a connector and an input / output interface. And a display unit 240 including a CRT 203 and the like.

In the first embodiment, an external device such as a personal computer 200 is used as an input device and a look-up table (LUT) in which schedule information such as trips and athletic meet, specifically, date and time and items are described. 100 storage units 115. When the shutter release button 105 is operated, the control unit 120 of the camera 100 drives the photographing lens 101 to focus on the subject, measures the brightness of the subject, determines the aperture value and the shutter speed, and sets the shutter 102. The film 151 is driven to expose (photograph) a subject image. After the completion of the exposure, the control unit 12
A value of 0 searches the lookup table stored in the storage unit 115 using the current date and time calculated by the clock unit 113 and the calendar unit 114. Then, an item corresponding to the shooting date and time is read out and recorded as IX information in a magnetic recording area of the film 151 using the magnetic head 104.

FIG. 3 or FIG. 4 shows a rear surface of the camera 100 provided with the display unit 110 and the operation unit 111. Display 1
In 10, the current date and time and items corresponding to the current date and time are displayed. Here, the place name of the visited place during travel is displayed as an example of the item. The operation unit 111 includes a plurality of buttons 111a and 111b, a dial 111c, and the like. For example, the button 111a is a button for selecting a mode for recording the items of the schedule (hereinafter, item recording mode), and the button 111b is a button for canceling the selection of the item recording mode. The dial 111c is used for changing items in the case of a later-described schedule change or delay.

Schedule, shooting date and time, and film 1
FIG. 5 shows an example of IX information (place name data) recorded in the 51 magnetic recording area. FIGS. 6 and 7 show an operation in which a schedule item is recorded as IX information in the magnetic recording area of the film 151 by the camera 100.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When the user turns on the main switch of the camera 100 (YES in # 1), the control unit 120 confirms the current date and time calculated by the clock unit 113 and the calendar unit 114 (# 3). The search of the stored lookup table (LUT) is started (#
5). When searching for the item corresponding to the current date and time from the lookup table, the control unit 120 reads out the content and displays it on the display unit 110 (# 7). At this time, for example, assuming that the photographing of FIG.
0, the current date and time “98/7 /
25 18:00 ”and“ Kamikochi ”, which is place name data, are displayed as items.

Next, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the item recording mode has been selected, that is, the buttons 111a and 111
It is determined which of b is on (# 9). FIG.
Inside, “●” indicates that the item recording mode is set,
Items to be recorded are displayed after "●". # 9
In, if the item recording mode is not selected,
"●" is not displayed, but the item is displayed as it is.

If the item recording mode is not selected (NO in # 9), the control unit 120 determines whether or not the shutter release button 105 has been operated (# 11). The photographing lens 101 is driven to focus on the subject, the brightness of the subject is measured to determine the aperture value and the shutter speed, and the shutter 102 is driven to expose (photograph) the subject image to the film 151 (#
13).

[0020] The shutter release button 10
If No. 5 is not operated (NO in # 11) and if the photographing is completed, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the main switch is turned off (# 15). If the main switch is turned off, the flow ends. If the main switch remains ON (NO in # 15), the process returns to # 3 and prepares for the next operation.

If the item recording mode is selected in # 9 (YES in # 9), the control unit 120 determines whether the user wants to change the item to be recorded, that is, whether the dial 111c is operated. Is determined (# 17). When the dial 111c is not operated within a certain time (# 1
7 is NO), the control unit 120 operates the shutter release button 1
It is determined whether or not the button 05 has been operated (# 19), and if it has been operated, the control unit 120 captures a subject image (# 2).
1). At the time of feeding the film after the photographing is completed, the control unit 120 controls the magnetic head 104 to store the displayed item, that is, data corresponding to the shooting location “Kamikochi” as IX information in the magnetic recording area of the film 151. Record(#
23).

The shutter release button 10
If No. 5 is not operated (NO in # 19) and if the item recording is completed, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the main switch is turned off (# 15). If the main switch is off, the flow ends as it is. I do. If the main switch remains ON (NO in # 15), the process returns to # 3 and prepares for the next operation.

For example, in the case shown in FIG.
8/7/26 18:00 ”, the schedule shown in FIG. 5 indicates that the vehicle has arrived at“ Shinhotaka Onsen ”. However, if there is still a user in “Nishihotaka” due to a delay in schedule, and shooting without changing the item, data of “Shinhotaka Onsen” is recorded in the scenery of “Nishihotaka”. Therefore, if the user desires to change the item, that is, if dial 111c is operated (YES in # 17), control unit 120 causes dial 11 to change.
The operation such as the operation direction and the operation angle of 1c is determined (# 2
5) For example, when the dial 111c is rotated counterclockwise, the item before the currently displayed item is searched again by an amount corresponding to the operation angle, and the item is read (# 2).
7). With this operation, the control unit 120 causes the display unit 110
Are displayed as many as can be displayed in (# 2)
9). As described above, the items displayed after “●” on the display unit 110 are recorded in the magnetic recording area on the film 151. Therefore, if the user wants to record “Nishihotaka”, the user operates the dial 111c and As shown in FIG. 4, "Nishihotaka" is moved after "●". Thus, the item to be recorded is determined (# 31).

When the item is determined, the control unit 120 proceeds to step # 1.
9, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the shutter release button 105 has been operated. If the shutter release button 105 has been operated, the control unit 120 captures a subject image (# 21). After photographing is completed, the control unit 120
Records the item changed by driving the magnetic head 104, that is, the data corresponding to “Nishihotaka”, which is the shooting location, in the magnetic recording area of the film 151 as IX information (# 2).
3).

The shutter release button 10
If No. 5 is not operated (NO in # 19) and if the item recording is completed, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the main switch is turned off (# 15). If the main switch is off, the flow ends as it is. I do. If the main switch remains ON (NO in # 15), the process returns to # 3 and prepares for the next operation.

In the above-mentioned flowchart, only one item corresponding to the current date and time is displayed on the normal display section 110, and a plurality of items are displayed when the dial 111c is operated. However, for example, during the schedule shown in FIG.
When the items are switched as indicated by “C” or “C”, the previous and next items may be displayed. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items are always displayed, and the items can be selected by operating the dial 111c. In addition, during the schedule shown in FIG. 5, when the user is moving as shown by shooting “A”, either one of the original place and the destination may be selected and recorded, or both may be recorded. May be configured.

Next, a procedure for inputting schedule information (date and time and items) by the personal computer 200 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

First, with the main switch (power supply) of both the camera 100 and the personal computer (PC in the flowchart) 200 turned off, the connection section 230 of the camera 100 is connected to the connection section 230 of the personal computer 200 via a connector. Is connected (# 51). Next, the main switch is turned on in the order of the camera 100 and the personal computer 200 (# 53). Then, while operating the keyboard 201 and the mouse 202, for example, a travel schedule (date and time, visiting place, lodging place, etc.) provided in advance by a travel agency is input in accordance with a screen displayed on the CRT 203 (# 55). Alternatively, the schedule may be obtained by reading schedule information input to a floppy disk or the like, or may be downloaded from a travel company's website via the Internet or the like.

After the input schedule information is converted into a predetermined signal, it is transmitted to the control unit 120 via the connection unit 230 of the personal computer 200 and the connection unit 112 of the camera 100 (# 57). The control unit 120 of the camera 100 sorts out the transmitted schedule information and creates a look-up table (LUT) in the storage unit 115 (# 59). Look-up table (LUT)
Is created on the CRT 203, the camera 100 and the personal computer 200 are displayed.
Is turned off (# 61). Finally, the connector is disconnected to release the connection between the personal computer 200 and the camera 100 (# 63), and the process ends.

Although an example in which the personal computer 200 is used as the external device has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a portable terminal or a dedicated input device. The schedule to be input is not limited to the travel schedule shown in FIG. 5, but may be anything as long as it is executed according to a certain program, such as the athletic meet schedule shown in FIG. The same applies to the following embodiments.

As described above, according to the first embodiment,
The schedule information that is scheduled in advance is stored in a camera 10 using an external device such as a personal computer 200.
0 is stored in a storage unit 115 as a look-up table (LUT), and a clock unit 113 and a calendar unit 114 are stored.
Is retrieved from a look-up table (LUT) of the storage unit 115 according to the current date and time (shooting date and time) specified by the above, and is recorded as IX information in the magnetic recording area of the film 151. It is not necessary to input the IX information to the user. Also, GPS
It is possible to accurately record schedule information such as a photographing place without using a special device such as the above. Further, by displaying a plurality of items on the display unit 110 and selecting an item to be recorded from the items, it is possible to easily cope with a case where the schedule is delayed or changed. .

(Second Embodiment) A second embodiment according to the image recording apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a state in which a digital camera 300 as an image recording device according to the second embodiment is connected to a personal computer 200 as a data input device.

As shown in FIG. 10, the digital camera 3
Reference numeral 00 denotes a shooting lens 301, an aperture 302 provided in an optical system of the shooting lens 301, a solid-state imaging device 303 such as a CCD provided on a focal plane of the shooting lens 301, and an analog image signal from the solid-state imaging device 303. Processing unit 304 for converting the image into a digital signal, and image processing unit 304
A storage device 305 such as a floppy disk, a memory card, or a built-in memory for recording an image signal digitized by a digital camera 300 is provided on the back of the digital camera 300, and displays an image by the solid-state imaging device 303, A display unit 310 such as a liquid crystal display device for displaying predetermined data and the like, and a push button provided on the back of the digital camera 300 or the like and near the display unit 310 for switching display modes, selecting recording information, and the like. An operation unit 311 such as a button, and a connection unit 312 provided on the back of the digital camera 300 and including an input / output interface.
A clock unit 313 such as a crystal oscillator that generates a clock signal at predetermined time intervals; a calendar unit 314 that calculates the current date and time based on the date and time initialized by the operation unit 311 and the like; A storage unit 315 for storing schedule information and the like externally input via the connection unit 312, an image processing unit 304, a recording device 305, a display unit 310, an operation unit 311, a connection unit 312, and a timekeeping unit 31
3, a calendar section 314, a storage section 315, and the like, and is configured by a control section 320 and the like for controlling each section. In addition,
The personal computer 200 is the same as in the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, an external device such as a personal computer 200 is used as an input device, and schedule information such as travel and athletic meet,
Specifically, a look-up table (LUT) describing the date and time, items, and the like is stored in the storage unit 31 of the digital camera 300.
5 is formed. Control unit 320 of digital camera 300
When the shutter release button is operated, the solid-state imaging device 303 is driven to capture a subject image formed on the light receiving surface of the solid-state imaging device 303. After the photographing is completed, the control unit 320 searches the look-up table (LUT) stored in the storage unit 315 using the current date and time calculated by the clock unit 313 and the calendar unit 314. Then, an item corresponding to the current date and time, that is, an item corresponding to the shooting date and time is read out and recorded in the recording device 305.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained in a digital camera.

(Third Embodiment) A third embodiment of the image recording apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 shows a video movie camera (hereinafter, referred to as a video camera) 40 which is an image recording device according to the third embodiment.
0 is a personal computer 20 as a data input device
It is a block diagram in the state connected to 0.

As shown in FIG. 11, a video camera 400
Is a photographic lens 401, an aperture 402 provided in the optical system of the photographic lens 401, a solid-state image sensor 403 such as a CCD provided on a focal plane of the photographic lens 401, and an analog image signal from the solid-state image sensor 403. An image processing unit 404 for processing; a tape deck device 405 for recording an image signal processed by the image processing unit 404;
A display unit 410 such as a liquid crystal display device for displaying an image according to 3 or displaying the current date and time, predetermined data, etc., and a display mode switch provided on the side of the video camera 400 and near the display unit 410, for example. Unit 411 such as a push button for selecting data and recording information, a connection unit 412 provided on the side of the video camera 400 and including an input / output interface, etc., and generates a clock signal at predetermined time intervals. A timekeeping unit 413 such as a quartz oscillator and an operation unit 411
A calendar unit 414 for calculating the current date and time based on the date and time initially set, etc .; a storage unit 415 for storing schedule information and the like externally input via the operation unit 411 and the connection unit 412; Unit 404, tape deck device 405, display unit 410, operation unit 411,
The control unit 420 is connected to the connection unit 412, the timer unit 413, the calendar unit 414, the storage unit 415, and the like, and includes a control unit 420 that controls each unit. The personal computer 20
0 is the same as in the first embodiment.

In the third embodiment, similarly to the first and second embodiments, an external device such as a personal computer 200 is used as an input device, and schedule information such as trips and athletic meet, specifically, date and time, items, etc. Is stored in the storage unit 4 of the video camera 400.
15 is formed. Control unit 420 of video camera 400
When the photographing button is operated, the solid-state imaging device 403 is driven to continuously capture the subject image formed on the light receiving surface of the solid-state imaging device 403. During photographing, the control unit 420 searches the look-up table (LUT) stored in the storage unit 415 using the current date and time calculated by the clock unit 413 and the calendar unit 414. Then, an item corresponding to the current date and time, that is, an item corresponding to the shooting date and time is read out and recorded on a magnetic tape using the tape deck device 405.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, the same effects can be obtained in the video camera as in the first embodiment.

(Fourth Embodiment) Next, a fourth embodiment according to the image recording / reproducing system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an image recording / reproducing system according to the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the system.

As shown in FIG. 12, an image reading device 5 reads out an image recorded on an APS film, converts it into a digital signal, and outputs the digitalized signal.
00 and the video camera 400 are connected. The film photographed and developed by the camera 100 according to the first embodiment is loaded into the image reading device 500 together with the film cartridge 150. On the other hand, the digital camera 300 (not shown) according to the second embodiment and the video camera 400 according to the third embodiment each have a function of outputting recorded image data as a digital image signal or a video signal such as NTSC. , So that it is directly connected to the input / output interface of the personal computer 200.

As shown in FIG. 13, the personal computer 200 has the same basic configuration as that of the first to third embodiments, and includes an input unit 210 including a keyboard 201 and a mouse 202, a CPU, ROM and RAM
And the like, a connection unit 230 including a connector and an input / output interface, and a display unit 240 including a CRT 203 and the like.

The image reading device 500 is a known photo reproducing device or the like in the APS, and feeds out the film 151 from the loaded film cartridge 150 and
A solid-state imaging device 510 for taking a picture recorded on the frame 51 for each frame, a magnetic head 520 for reading IX information stored in a magnetic recording area of the film 151, and the like are provided. The image signal read by the solid-state imaging device 510 is subjected to image signal processing, and is input to the connection unit 230 of the personal computer 200 via a connection cable and an input / output interface together with IX information. The input image signal and IX information are processed by the control unit 220,
It is displayed on the display unit 240. At this time, the schedule information is displayed together with the image. Similarly, video camera 4
00 and the video signal and image information reproduced by NTS
Personal computer 200 as a video signal such as C
Is input to the connection unit 230. The input video signal and image information are processed by the control unit 220 and displayed on the display unit 240.

As in the case of the first to third embodiments, the schedule information input from the input unit such as the keyboard 201 is converted into a predetermined signal by the control unit 220, and then converted to a predetermined signal. The data is directly transmitted to the camera 100 and the video camera 400 via a cable.

As described above, according to the image recording / reproducing system of the fourth embodiment, the camera 100 using the silver halide film according to the first embodiment, the personal computer 200, When the schedule information is input to the digital camera 300 according to the third embodiment, the video camera 400 according to the third embodiment, and the like, and when the images captured by these cameras are reproduced, items corresponding to the current date and time (shooting date and time) together with the images Can be displayed.

(Fifth Embodiment) Next, a fifth embodiment according to the image recording / reproducing system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an image recording / reproducing system according to the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 15 is a block diagram of the system. The fifth embodiment is basically the same as the fourth embodiment, except that a camera 10 using a silver halide film is used.
The input method of the schedule information for 0 is different.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the camera 1
00 and the image reading device 500, the memory card 16
Exchange of 0 is possible. That is, in the fourth embodiment, the storage unit 115 of the camera 100 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is a detachable memory card 160, and a recording device for the memory card 160 is provided in the image reading device 500. It is. The memory card 160 is rewritable, and a memory card used in a commercially available digital camera may be used, or a dedicated standard may be used.

Here, a block configuration of the image reading device 500 is shown in FIG. The image reading device 500 includes an operation unit 530 such as operation buttons and a magnetic head 520, and reads IX information recorded in a magnetic recording area of the film 151, that is, an IX information reading unit 5 that reads items of a schedule.
31 and the film 151 into the film cartridge 150
A film feeder 532 that winds up the film for each frame and rewinds the film to the film cartridge;
An image reading unit 533 including a solid-state imaging device 510 for converting a silver halide photographic image recorded on the film 151 into a predetermined electric signal, and a frame memory for temporarily storing the image signal from the image reading unit 533 A534 and the image signal from the frame memory A534 are JPEG (Joint Pho
an image compression unit 535 for performing a compression process such as a tographic coding expert group, a memory B536 for temporarily storing a signal compressed by the image compression unit 535, and a memory control unit 537 for controlling the memory B536. ,
A connection unit 538 that is connected to the connection unit 230 of the personal computer 200 and includes an input / output interface for transmitting image signals and IX information to the personal computer 200 and receiving schedule information from the personal computer 200; , A memory card recording unit 539 for recording a look-up table (LUT) created using the schedule information from the personal computer 200 on the memory card 160, and a control unit 540 connected to the above-described units and controlling these units.
And so on.

Next, a procedure for inputting schedule information (date and time and items) according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the main switch is turned on in the order of the image reading device 500 and the personal computer (PC in the flowchart) 200 (# 101). Then, while operating the keyboard 201 and the mouse 202, the user inputs, for example, a travel schedule (date and time, visiting location, lodging location, etc.) provided in advance by a travel agency in accordance with a screen displayed on the CRT 203 (# 103). Alternatively, the schedule may be obtained by reading schedule information input to a floppy disk, or may be downloaded from a travel company's website via the Internet or the like.

After the input schedule information is converted into a predetermined signal, it is transmitted to the control unit 540 via the connection unit 230 of the personal computer 200 and the connection unit 538 of the image reading device 500 (# 105). . The control unit 540 of the image reading device 500 arranges the transmitted schedule information, controls the memory card recording unit 539, and stores the look-up table (LU) in the memory card 160.
T) is created (# 107). When the look-up table (LUT) is formed, the fact is displayed on the CRT 203, and the main switches of the image reading device 500 and the personal computer 200 are turned off (# 1).
09). Finally, the memory card 160 is inserted into the image reading device 5.
00 and loaded into the camera 100 (# 11
1), end.

As described above, according to the fifth embodiment,
By using the exchangeable memory card 160 for the storage unit 115 for storing the schedule information, it is not necessary to connect the camera 100 to the personal computer 200 each time. In particular, in the case of a group trip, if the travel company duplicates the memory card storing the schedule information and distributes it to tour participants, the camera user who is a tour participant can save the trouble of inputting the schedule information by himself. It becomes possible.

(Sixth Embodiment) Next, a sixth embodiment according to the image recording / reproducing system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 18 is a block diagram of an image recording / reproducing system according to the sixth embodiment. In the first to fifth embodiments, a look-up table (LUT) is created in the storage unit 115 or the like of the camera 100 or the like using the schedule information, and a predetermined item is searched from the lookup table at the time of shooting. To record as image information such as IX information. However, in the sixth embodiment, only the shooting date and time is recorded at the time of shooting, and at the time of image playback,
A predetermined item such as a photographing place is displayed together with an image using an actually performed schedule.

As shown in FIG. 18, the personal computer 200 includes an input unit 210 including a keyboard and a mouse, a control unit 220 including a CPU and a ROM, and a connection unit including a connector and an input / output interface. 230, a display unit 240 constituted by a CRT or the like,
An image storage unit 250 including a RAM or a hard disk device for temporarily storing an image signal transmitted from the image reading device 500 or the like via the connection unit 230; For temporarily storing image information such as IX information transmitted from
Information storage unit 2 composed of a hard disk drive and the like
60, and a schedule information storage unit 270 including a RAM and a hard disk device that form and store a look-up table (LUT) from the schedule information input by the input unit 210.

Next, an image reproducing operation by the image recording / reproducing system of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. It is assumed that an image signal and IX information have been transmitted from the image reading device 500 to the image storage unit 250 and the image information storage unit 260, respectively, and are stored in advance.

First, the main switch of the personal computer (PC in the flowchart) 200 is turned on (# 201). Then, while operating the keyboard and the mouse, for example, an actual travel schedule (date and time, visiting place, lodging place, etc.) is input according to the screen displayed on the CRT (# 203). Alternatively, the schedule may be edited by reading the schedule information input to the floppy disk, or edited by downloading from a travel company's website via the Internet or the like. Using the input schedule information, a look-up table (LUT) is created in the schedule information storage unit 270 of the personal computer 200 (# 205).

Next, the control unit 220 searches for a corresponding image from the time information of the lookup table (# 20).
7), the control unit 220 displays the image together with the schedule item on the display unit 240 (# 209). At this time, only one image may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 240, or a plurality of images photographed in the same place may be displayed.

Next, the control unit 220 inquires through the screen of the display unit 240 whether or not to change the displayed item to the operator (# 211). In the first to fifth embodiments, the schedule information is configured to be input first. Therefore, when there is a change or delay in the actual schedule, it is often necessary to change the display items. However, in the sixth embodiment, since an actually performed schedule is input later, it is considered that there are few cases where items are changed at this stage. If the item is not changed (NO in # 211), the control unit 220 checks whether or not to record another item (# 213). When the item is recorded (YES in # 213), the control unit 220 stores the schedule item in the image information storage unit 260. Alternatively, schedule information may be transmitted to the image reading device 500 via the connection unit 230, and the schedule information may be recorded as IX information in the magnetic recording area of the APS film. Further, the information may be recorded together with the image signal on another information recording medium such as a hard disk device, an MO disk device, or a DVD device.

When the item is not recorded in # 213 and when the item recording is completed in # 215, the control unit 220 determines whether the main switch of the personal computer 200 is turned off within a predetermined time (# 217). If the main switch is turned off (YES in # 217), the display on the display unit 240 is deleted, and the process ends. When the main switch is not turned off (NO in # 217), #
Returning to step 207, the next image is searched.

When the item is changed in # 211, the control unit 220 determines which key of the input unit 210 such as a keyboard has been operated (# 219), and according to the operated key, the currently displayed item. The item before or after is searched again, and the item is read out (# 221). Along with this operation, the control unit 220 displays the read items on the display unit 240 (# 223). Here, the operator operates a key to determine an item to be recorded (# 22).
5). When the item is determined, the control unit 220 returns to # 213 and inquires of the operator whether to record the selected item. After that, it is as described above.

As described above, in the sixth embodiment, only the photographing date and time are recorded at the time of photographing an image, and a schedule item corresponding to the photographing date and time is extracted at the time of reproducing the image, and magnetic recording of the film is performed. Area, memory card, video tape or other recording medium of the image recording apparatus itself and / or MO
Since the image is recorded on another recording medium such as a disk device or a DVD device, no special equipment such as a GPS receiver is required for the image recording device itself such as an APS compatible camera, a digital camera and a video camera. Further, even if the schedule is changed, accurate information can be recorded.

(Seventh Embodiment) Next, a seventh embodiment according to the IX information recording system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 20 is a block diagram of an IX information recording system in which the IX information recording device 600 is connected to the personal computer 200. In the seventh embodiment, IX information is newly recorded in a magnetic recording area of a developed or undeveloped APS-compatible film, or IX information already recorded is rewritten. For example, only the shooting date and time are recorded in the magnetic recording area of the film taken during travel,
IX information such as a shooting location corresponding to the shooting date and time is recorded according to a schedule actually performed later.

As shown in FIG. 20, the personal computer 200 includes an input unit 210 composed of a keyboard and a mouse, a control unit 220 composed of a CPU and a ROM, and a connection unit including a connector and an input / output interface. 230, a display unit 240 constituted by a CRT or the like,
RAM that forms and stores a look-up table (LUT) from schedule information input by input unit 210
And a schedule information storage unit 270 composed of a hard disk drive and the like.

The IX information recording device 600 is obtained by extracting only a portion related to reading and recording of IX information from the image reading device 500, and includes a connection portion 610 including a connector and an input / output interface, a CPU, a ROM, and the like. Control unit 620 and the film cartridge 150
Pull out the film from and feed it one frame at a time,
The extracted film 151 is inserted into the film cartridge 15.
It is composed of a film feeding unit 630 for rewinding to zero, a button switch, etc., for recording film feeding and IX information /
An operation unit 640 for selecting whether or not to perform the operation, a read head 650 for reading IX information recorded in the magnetic recording area of the film 151, and a recording for recording IX information in the magnetic recording area of the film 151. Head 6
60 and the like.

Next, the IX information recording operation by the IX information recording system of the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the main switch of the IX information recording device 600 is turned on (# 301), and then the main switch of the personal computer (PC) 200 is turned on (# 3).
03). And while operating the keyboard and mouse,
For example, the actual travel schedule (date and time and destination,
An accommodation destination) is input according to the screen displayed on the CRT (# 305). Alternatively, the schedule may be edited by reading the schedule information input to the floppy disk, or edited by downloading from a travel company's website via the Internet or the like. Using the input schedule information,
A look-up table (LUT) is created in the schedule information storage unit 270 of the personal computer 200 (# 307).

When the look-up table (LUT) is created, the first film cartridge 150 is loaded into the IX information recording device (# 309). When the film cartridge 150 is loaded, the control unit 620 of the IX information recording device 600 controls the film feeding unit 630 and the read head 650 to read the information on the shooting date and time recorded in the magnetic recording area (# 311). ). The read shooting date / time information is stored in the connection unit 6 of the IX information recording device 600.
10, is input to the control unit 220 of the personal computer 200 via the connection unit 230 of the personal computer 200. Control unit 2 of personal computer 200
20 searches the look-up table (LUT) stored in the schedule information storage unit 270 using the input shooting date and time information (# 313). Schedule items retrieved from the look-up table (LUT)
The information is input to the control unit 620 of the IX information recording device 600 following the reverse route. The control unit 620 of the IX information recording device 600 includes a film feeding unit 630 and a recording head 6
By controlling the program 60, the schedule item is recorded in the magnetic recording area of the film 151 (# 315).

When the IX information of the magnetic recording area for one frame is recorded or changed, the control unit 6 of the IX information recording apparatus 600
20 judges whether the recorded frame is the last frame (# 3).
17) If it is not the last frame (NO in # 317), #
Returning to step 311, information on the shooting date and time is read from the magnetic recording area of the next frame. On the other hand, in the case of the last frame (# 3
17), the control unit 62 of the IX information recording device 600
0 controls the film feeding unit 630 to rewind the film 151 into the film cartridge 150 (# 31).
9). When the rewinding of the film is completed, the control unit 620 of the IX information recording device 600 drives a film cartridge loading mechanism or the like (not shown) to take out the film cartridge 150 to the outside of the device (# 321).

Next, the control section 220 of the personal computer 200 displays a message asking whether to record IX information on a new film on the display section 240 (# 32).
3) If a new film cartridge is loaded (YES in # 323), the flow returns to # 309, and the above procedure is executed again. On the other hand, when IX information is not recorded on a new film (NO in # 323), IX information recording device 600
Then, the main switch of the personal computer 200 is turned off (# 325), and the IX information recording ends.

According to the seventh embodiment, for example, in the case of a bus tour or the like, it is possible for a tour attendant or the like to record a travel schedule on a film taken by a customer as a service in a moving car. In this case, it is preferable to use a mobile terminal such as a mobile personal computer as the personal computer 200, particularly in consideration of the convenience of carrying. Also, the schedule information recorded in the host computer may be used by Internet communication in combination with a mobile phone or the like.

Also, as for the sequence, instead of reading and writing one by one as in the above example, it may be configured to collectively reproduce and record one film.

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As described above, according to the image recording apparatus of the present invention, there are provided a clocking means, a calendar means, a rewritable storage means, and a data recording means for recording predetermined data on an image recording medium. The schedule information is stored in advance in the storage means, and the date and time and the item described in the schedule information are searched using the current date and time specified by the timing means and the calendar means, and the item corresponding to the time when the shooting was performed Is automatically recorded on the image recording medium without automatically increasing the size of the image recording apparatus itself and without using special equipment such as a GPS receiver. It is possible to do.

Further, display means is further provided in the above arrangement, and the current time specified by the clock means and the calendar means and the item corresponding to the current time are displayed on the display means, so that the items recorded at the time of photographing can be confirmed. It is possible to do.

Alternatively, a display means and an item selection means may be further provided in the above-described configuration, and the current time specified by the timekeeping means and the calendar means, an item corresponding to the current time, and a plurality of items including at least one of the preceding and following items. Is displayed on the display means, and the item selected by the item selection means is recorded on the image recording medium, so that even if the schedule is shifted or changed, the correct item can be recorded by a relatively simple operation. Becomes

In each of the above configurations, by making the storage means detachable, it becomes possible to directly use, for example, a memory card or the like in which a schedule provided by a travel agency or the like is input, and the user himself inputs the schedule. It is possible to save time and effort.

According to the image recording / reproducing system of the present invention, any one of the above-described image recording apparatuses, the image data recorded on the image recording medium by the image recording apparatus, the date and time when the image was shot, and the date and time Since it includes an image reading device that reads and outputs corresponding items, an input unit that inputs schedule information, and a display device that displays images output by the image reading device, the date and time and items described in the schedule are input. This makes it possible to automatically record the shooting date and time and the corresponding item in addition to the image on the image recording medium, and to display the shooting date and time and the item together with the image recorded on the image recording medium.

According to another image recording / reproducing system of the present invention, a first recording medium for recording an image and a second recording medium for recording information relating to the photographing date and time of the image recorded on the first recording medium. Recording medium, and input means for inputting schedule information, and by inputting the date and time and items described in the schedule by the input means, the date and time of the image recorded on the second recording medium The item at the time when the image was recorded is extracted using the information, and the item is recorded on at least one of the first recording medium and the second recording medium. Then, when the image is reproduced later, the items of the schedule corresponding to the shooting date and time are extracted and recorded on the first recording medium and / or the second recording medium. , Special equipment such as a GPS receiver is not necessary. Further, even if the schedule is changed, accurate information can be recorded.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a block configuration according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a rear surface of the camera according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a rear surface of the camera according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a schedule.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the camera according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a continuation of the above flowchart.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for creating a look-up table in a storage unit of the camera according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another example of a schedule.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a block configuration according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a block configuration according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a block configuration according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a block configuration according to a fifth embodiment;

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a block configuration of an image reading device according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for creating a look-up table in a memory card according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a block configuration according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for recording schedule information according to the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a block configuration according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a recording procedure of schedule information according to a seventh embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a continuation of the above flowchart.

[Explanation of symbols]

 100: Camera (using a silver halide film) 110: Display unit 111: Operation unit 112: Connection unit 113: Clock unit 114: Calendar unit 115: Storage unit 120: Control unit 150: Film cartridge 151: Film 160: Memory card 200: personal computer 210: input unit 220: control unit 230: connection unit 240: display unit 250: image storage unit 260: image information storage unit 270: schedule information storage unit 300: digital camera 400: video camera 500: image reading Apparatus 600: IX information recording apparatus

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A timer comprising: a timer means; a calendar means; a rewritable storage means; and a data recording means for recording predetermined data on an image recording medium, wherein schedule information is stored in advance in the storage means. An image recording apparatus that searches for a date and time and an item described in the schedule information using the current date and time specified by the calendar means, and records an item corresponding to the date and time when the image was captured on the image recording medium. 2. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit, wherein the display unit displays the current date and time specified by the clock unit and the calendar unit and items corresponding to the current date and time. apparatus. 3. The apparatus further comprising a display unit and an item selection unit, wherein a plurality of items including a current date and time specified by the clock unit and the calendar unit, an item corresponding to the current date and time, and at least one of items before and after the current date and time are displayed. 2. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image is displayed on a display unit, and the item selected by the item selection unit is recorded on the image recording medium. 4. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said storage means is detachable. 5. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image data recorded on the image recording medium by the image recording apparatus corresponds to the date and time when the image was captured and the date and time. An image reading device for reading and outputting items, and input means for inputting the schedule information;
A display device for displaying an image output by the image reading device. 6. A first recording medium for recording an image, a second recording medium for recording information relating to the photographing date and time of an image recorded on the first recording medium, and an input unit for inputting schedule information By inputting the date and time and the item described in the schedule information by the input means, the image is recorded using the information on the photographing date and time of the image recorded on the second recording medium. The item at the point in time is extracted, and the item is
And an image recording / reproducing system for recording on at least one of the recording medium and the second recording medium.