WO2003073267A1

WO2003073267A1 - Recording medium and its data processing method

Info

Publication number: WO2003073267A1
Application number: PCT/JP2002/001872
Authority: WO
Inventors: Koichi Hirakawa; Satoshi Shibano
Original assignee: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2002-02-28
Filing date: 2002-02-28
Publication date: 2003-09-04

Abstract

If a CD-R (201) has software and if there are a data writable/readable drive and a computer, data can be recorded on the CD-R (201) according to the software. For this, the editing/browsing software in the ROM area of the CD-R (201) is developed in a RAM (401). Moreover, image data is copied as secondary image data to the work holder of a hard disk and edited. When the image date is stored, the editing/browsing software in the ROM area is copied as secondary browsing/editing software to a hard disk (501), and the data is stored (or recorded) according to the secondary browsing/editing software. After this, the editing/browsing software in the ROM area is started as ternary browsing/editing software to erase the secondary image data and the secondary editing/browsing software on the hard disk (501).

Description

Specification

Recording media and how to process the data

Technical field

The present invention relates to a recording medium and a method for processing the data. In particular, in the present invention, the recording medium can be loaded into and unloaded from a computer, and an R-M area in which software has been recorded in advance, and data can be recorded and reproduced. It has a possible RAM area and. Examples of the recording medium according to the present invention include FD (floppy disk (registered trademark)), CD-R, CD-RW (readable / writable compact disk), and the like. There are recording and playback media such as DVD (Digital Reversal Tile Disk).

Background art

As a conventional disk-based image processing system, there is a technique described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-155572. The removable disk (recording medium) disclosed in this document is provided with a read-only area and a recordable / reproducible area, and the read-only area is provided with a computer. More than one software is recorded to set the operation function. Therefore, when the recording medium is loaded into the computer, the computer reads the software of the recording medium, and provides the image editing function and the connection function to the network. Can be built.

The above-described conventional technology has the following problems. Software for operating the computer is recorded on the recording medium. When writing edited data on a recording medium based on this software, it is necessary to use a computer in advance. It is necessary to use the write-only software installed on this hard disk. However, a computer that does not have write-only software cannot write data to it, and even if it has write-only software, it will not be able to write data. The operation is inconvenient for users who are not used to the operation. Also, when software for operating a computer is recorded on a recording medium, the following problems must be noted. Now, if the edited data is to be written to a recording medium, the functions of the computer's own writing software and the operation software read from the recording medium are assumed. Functions may conflict.

Disclosure of the invention

Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a recording medium as long as there is a drive capable of writing and reading data to and from a recording medium, regardless of writing software, and a computer. It is an object of the present invention to provide a recording medium and a data processing method for enabling recording of data.

Here, "regardless of the writing software" means whether or not the computer has the writing software and the type of the writing software. It does not matter.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention uses a recording medium in which editing / browsing software is recorded in a read-only area, and which has a recording / reproducing area. In the method of processing data for editing the primary image data recorded on the internal recording medium, the editing / viewing software is replaced with the primary editing / viewing software. And read the image data recorded on the internal recording medium based on the primary editing / viewing software into a data work holder as secondary image data. The secondary image data is displayed and made editable at the same time as the copy operation. When the save operation is performed, the editing and viewing software is changed to the secondary editing and viewing software. The secondary editing / viewing software is temporarily stored in the internal recording medium, and the secondary image is read based on the secondary editing / viewing software. The data is recorded in the recording / playback area of the recording medium.

Further, in this invention, when the recording of the secondary image data in the recording / reproducing area is completed, the editing / browsing software of the read-only area is changed to a tertiary editing / browsing software. The secondary image data and the secondary editing / viewing software remaining in the data working folder are read out based on the tertiary editing / viewing software. You may delete it.

Further, the present invention is provided as a recording medium having the above-described functions (software) such as reading, editing, and writing in a read-only area.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1A is a configuration explanatory view showing an outline of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a schematic view of the CD-R according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a computer to which the present invention is applied.

Figure 3 is a continuation of Figure 2. Figure 4 is a continuation of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a flowchart showing details of the steps in Figure 4. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the device of the present invention in relation to each functional block.

FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory diagram when the write function of the device of the present invention operates using a write module in which a ROM area is recorded. '

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the operation when the writing function of the device of the present invention uses a writing module recorded on a hard disk.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when the CD-R is used after the image data is written to the RAM area.

FIG. 10 is an external view of a media recording medium according to the present invention. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing various examples of image data input sources.

FIG. 12A is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on a display when the device of the present invention operates based on an editing software and a viewing software.

FIG. 12B is also a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the display when the device of the present invention operates based on the editing software and the viewing software.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view schematically showing a data structure of a media recording medium according to the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1A shows the configuration of a basic part related to the present invention in the function of the personal computer 10; The central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 100 is connected to the blocks of each section provided in the computer 10 via a data bus and a control bus. Control each block. Blocks include, for example, a disk drive with a write function (abbreviated as drive) 200, a read-only memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM) 3 00, a random access memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) 400, and a hard disk drive 500 built inside the computer 10. The ROM 300 stores a basic program that operates on each block in the CPU 100 S-computer 10. In addition, there are a video buffer memory, a character memory, and a display interface for storing data to be displayed on the display. Is omitted.

For the drive 200, a recording medium can be loaded, and the loaded recording medium can be taken out. Recording media include CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW, and in this embodiment, CD-R as shown in FIG. 1A is representative. Will be explained. The hard disk drive 500 drives the hard disk 501 and can write information magnetically to the node disk 501. The written information can be read and erased. As shown in Fig. IB, the CD-R according to the present invention has a software area on the inner side, which is a read-only area in which information can only be read. It is a dedicated area. On the outer peripheral side of the software area, a recording / reproducing area where writing and reading are possible is provided. In the case of CD-R, after information has been written in the recording / reproducing area, only reading is possible. The software area may be called a ROM area, and the recording / reproducing area may be called a RAM area.

The present invention has been developed so as to be suitable for browsing, editing and recording of image data, and its characteristic functions will be described below.

With reference to FIGS. 2 to 5, first, the operation and function of editing, browsing, or recording image data, and performing editing, browsing, and recording, will be described. It is assumed that image data is recorded in the user data holder of the hard disk 501 (this image data is referred to as original image data). There are various modes for capturing image data. This loading mode will be described later.

In addition, in the R-M area of CD-R, a viewing software with a writing function (this will be referred to as original software) is described. I do. The original software may have an editing function in addition to the browsing function (browsing software), and software that implements this editing function is referred to as editing software. This editing software also has a write function (write software), and also describes a delete function (delete software) described later. And shall assume.

The RAM area of CD-R201 shall be unrecorded.

Based on the above assumptions, it is now assumed that CD-R 201 has been loaded into the S drive 200. Then, this is detected by CPU 100 (step S1).

The CPU 100 detects the type (unrecorded) of the CD-R, and responds to this by editing the ROM area of the CD-R 100 with the RAM ゃ browsing software. (This software will be referred to as the primary editing 'browsing software').

At this time, the registry managed by the computer 10 stores the location information of the boot source (the drive 200 in this case) (this is also the path information of the software). Is recorded (step S 2).

Next, the CPU 100 operates based on the primary editing / viewing software moved to the RAM 400, and this time, the hard disk selected by the user operating the computer. The original image data (referred to as primary image data) of the user data holder recorded on the desk 501 is copied to the data working holder (secured on the hard disk 501). (The transferred image data is referred to as secondary image data).

Also, based on the viewing software, the secondary image data of the data working holder is displayed on the display unit (step S3). This display data is displayed in the form of a thumbnail.

In this state, based on the editing software 'browsing software, the user Can edit image data (delete, replace, modify images, write text and symbols on images, etc.). The image data of the data work holder is deleted and replaced with this edit (step S4). The editing function will be described in more detail later.

In addition, based on the above operation, the state of the rearrangement of the displayed images and the editing state of the deletion state are monitored on the display (step S5).

Next, when the editing is completed as desired, the user performs a save (record) operation (step S6).

When the save operation is performed, the CPU 100 sends the editing software and the viewing software recorded on the CD-R to the second editing / browsing software as a hard disk. It is copied to the soft work holder on disk 501. At this time, the editing software and viewing software are copied to the disk 501 with random file names to prevent unauthorized use (these softwares). The foot will be referred to as secondary editing 'viewing software.)

The entry location is described in the registry so that these software can be accessed (start up from the CPU 100). (Step S7)

Next, the CPU 100 temporarily ends the editing software and the viewing software (the primary editing / viewing software) stored in the RAM 400. Next, the CP 100 activates the secondary editing / browsing software copied to the hard disk 501 (step S8). Next, the second editing and viewing software is started by the CPU 100. Then, the edited secondary image data is redisplayed on the display (step S9). At this time, on the display, the edited secondary image data (displayed based on the primary editing and viewing software) that has been displayed so far disappears temporarily. Is displayed again (displayed based on the secondary editing / browsing software) (the image display format is the same, and editing cannot be performed in this state).

Next, the CPU 100 reads the location information (step) recorded on the CD-R 201 of the boot source (drive 200) recorded in the registry. The storage (recording) destination is specified based on the location information recorded in step S7). At this time, the saved data saved in the RAM area of CD-R201 is the edited secondary image data left in the data working folder (step S10). Also, since the CPU 1000 has a write function in the secondary editing / viewing software, the edited secondary image data can be stored in the previously specified save destination CD-R200. Instructs drive 200 to write to the recording / playback area when the value is 1 (step S10). As a result, since the writing (storing) process is performed based on the position information in this manner, the user can record the desired image data on the CD-R without performing a troublesome operation. it can. Since the editing software and the viewing software are provided with a writing function, data can be written to a computer in advance on a recording medium regardless of the writing-only software. Therefore, image data can be recorded at any location (for example, at home or in an office). In addition, a recording medium on which data provided by a third party is written can be used. Next, when the writing is completed, the editing software and the viewing software (original software) of the boot source (drive 200) are stored in RAM4.

0 Captured to 0. In other words, the editing software ゃ viewing software (secondary editing 閲覧 viewing software) that has been started up to now is terminated, and a new editing software such as CD — R201 Software and browsing software (origin nano software) are extracted and copied to RAM 400

(The software at this time is referred to as tertiary editing 'browsing software'). Then, the operation based on this tertiary editing / browsing software is started.

(Step S11). In addition, the deleted soft- ware deleted from CD-R201 is read and copied to RAM400. Next, the tertiary editing / viewing software reads the secondary image data recorded in the RAM area of the CD-R 201 in step S10, and , To be displayed on the display. As a result, the user can confirm whether or not the edited secondary image data is correctly recorded. In this case, the editing operation is prohibited. (Step S12)

Next, the deletion software copied to the RAM 400 causes the secondary editing 'browsing software and image data of the data work holder remaining on the node disk 501 to be deleted. Then, the software of the software work holder, the starting position information and the entry information recorded in the registry are deleted (step S13). This prevents reverse engineering of the work performed by other companies (persons), that is, prevents unauthorized analysis of the program, and prevents unauthorized use of the software. it can.

At this time, only the browse function operates, and the browse function One-button display, enlargement, page feed, thumbnail display return, etc. Then, the operation of computer 10 is terminated by the termination operation.

(Step S14).

As described above, in the apparatus and the recording medium of the present invention, the editing software (browsing software) stored in the RAM 400 is provided with the program (the software reading) that works on the COU 100. , Copy, erase, etc.) are also described. This is the kind of drive that needs to recognize drive 200 as the reading side or recognize it as the writing side. For the hard disk 501, it is necessary to copy or delete (delete) editing software and viewing software. By having this function, the user performs' editing, browsing, and saving (recording) of image data while the recording medium according to the present invention is loaded in the computer 10. be able to. Further, even if the editing / viewing software for image data and the write-only software are not installed in the recorder 10, the recording medium according to the present invention is also provided. The above-mentioned functions can be executed by loading the PC into the computer 10.

FIG. 5 shows in detail the operation when the image data is stored in step S10 of FIG. 4 described above. When a save operation is performed, first, the CPU 100 obtains a list of drives connected to the computer 10 (drive list). This list includes the internal drive serial numbers (0, 1, 2, ...) and their drive letters (D :, E: for system management). , F: (alphabet name) is included (step S101). Next, refer to the path information (location information of the software startup source) of the running editing software and viewing software (second editing 'browsing software). Check the drive (in this case, drive 200 is checked). At the time of this reference, the registry recorded in step S2 is referred to (step S102). Next, the CPU 100 searches and compares the identified drive 200 in the drive list (created in step S101). Then, in the drive list, the drive that matches the location information (path information) from which the editing software and the viewing software (secondary editing and viewing software) were started The drive is determined as the drive to be written this time (step S103).

Next, the CPU 100 checks the contents (information) of the recording medium inserted in the drive 200. The first session must have been written (two ROMs), the unused (= written) capacity of the recording media (= RAM), and the ISO format The parameters are collated to confirm that the recording medium is a predetermined medium (CD_R detected in step S1) (step S104). . After this confirmation, the edited secondary image data is written to the RAM area of CD-R201 (step S105). As described above, the recording medium (CD-R201) is checked, so that it is possible to confirm that the recording processing is appropriate and that the recording medium is not an illegal recording medium. You.

FIG. 6 schematically shows the internal operation of the computer 10 described above. The location corresponding to each block in Fig. 1 is the same 3 numbers are attached. The state 6A in FIG. 6 is a state when the CPU 100 moves the editing software and the viewing software of the ROM area of the CD-R 201 to the RAM 400. Here, the image data is duplicated in the data working folder as secondary image data.

In the state of 6B in FIG. 6, the CPU 100 operates based on the editing software and the viewing software (the primary viewing / editing software) copied to the RAM 400, and the hardware is operated. This is the state when the image data is duplicated in the data working folder of the disk 501.

Next, the state of 6C in FIG. 6 is that the editing software that the CPU 100 copied to the RAM 400 was not used. ■ Browsing software (primary editing / browsing software) ), The image data (secondary image data) of the data work holder is displayed and is in a state where it is edited.

The state of 6D in FIG. 6 is a state in which the edited contents have been completed as desired and the image data (secondary image data) has been saved. At this time, the editing software and viewing software (original software) (secondary editing 'viewing software) are read from the boot source (drive 200). It is copied to the node disk 501 soft working folder. As a result, the computer 10 is brought into an operating state based on the secondary editing and viewing software. Then, the edited secondary image data is written to the RAM area of CD-R201.

In the state of 6E in Fig. 6, the writing of the secondary image data to CD-R201 has been completed, and the editing software and viewing software (O) for the boot source (drive 200) have been set. Original software) (Tertiary editing 'Browsing software' 4) is the state when was started. Then, based on this tertiary editing-browsing software, the hard disk 501 data working folder, soft working holder program, temporary use file, and registry This is the situation when the location information recorded in the tree is deleted.

The state of 6F in Fig. 6 shows the state when the written image data is read out and displayed on the display, based on the tertiary editing / browsing software. ing.

FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 schematically show how the above-mentioned operation particularly writes image data to a recording medium. As a program (software) for realizing the function related to the write processing, an internal built-in type shown in FIG. 7 and an external reference type shown in FIG. 8 are possible. The internal built-in type is a type in which the editing software and the viewing software themselves have the writing software (writing function) as a writing module. The external reference type is the editing software. This is a type in which the reading software activates an external writing software to realize writing on the recording medium.

In the case of the built-in type shown in Fig. 7, the editing software and the viewing software have a built-in writing module (writing function). Then, as described in step 10 (steps S101 to S105 in FIG. 5), when the writing operation is performed, the edited secondary image data is copied. CD — Write to the RAM area of R201.

In the case of the external reference type shown in Fig. 8, the write module (write Is only installed on the computer 10 first, and the editing / viewing software activates this writing module. It is a thing. In this case, when a writing operation is performed, the editing software and the viewing software start an external writing module stored in the hard disk 501 in advance. . Then, a process of writing the edited image data to the RAM area of the CD-R201 through the writing module is performed.

The external reference type processing steps shown in FIG. 8 in more detail are as follows. This processing step is performed when the image data is written (stored or recorded) into CD-R201. Note that before this processing step, the description is omitted because there is no difference from the above-described processing step.

First, when a request is made by a user to write the secondary image data on which editing and other operations have been performed on a CD-R201, the editing software and viewing software from the CD-R201 are input. Copy the original (original software) to the hard disk 501 (edit this copied original software for secondary editing). Name). Next, the CPU 100 terminates the primary editing / browsing software, and executes secondary editing / browsing based on the entry position stored in the registry in advance. Read and execute the software (Step 20). Then, when the CPU 100 executes the secondary editing 'browsing software, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the writing module specified by the software in advance exists in the hard disk 501. Search (step 21). If it does not exist, an error is displayed indicating that recording is not possible. Also, if the specified write module exists, the CPU 100 writes the secondary image data to be recorded so as to write the secondary image data to CD-R201. Perform the instructions to the embedded module (Step 22). The step for confirming whether or not the recording medium is a predetermined medium is the same as that of the internal embedded type described above.

Thus, by using a write module that is pre-installed in a computer and can be used, the operation to drive 200 with a write function can be performed. Stability can be further enhanced.

The device and the recording medium of the present invention may have both the functions of the internal built-in type and the external reference type. In this case, it is possible to write a command to decide whether to use internal built-in type or external reference type in editing software and viewing software. It is. For example, if a write module (write software) is already installed in the hard disk 501 in the computer 10, it will automatically be Use the pre-installed write module. When the writing module is not installed in the disk 50 1 in the computer 10, the editing software and the browsing software are automatically installed. It uses the write module (write software) built into the foot. Furthermore, the user may be asked on a display screen as to which writing module to use.In this case, after the user performs the writing operation, the installation is performed. Displays whether to use the burner module already recorded on the screen or the burner module recorded on CD-R. 7 Editing software and browsing software are designed to wait for input.

In this way, the editing software and viewing software recorded on CD-R201 are designed so that the writing module supports both internal and external built-in types. With this in mind, this editing software 'browsing software' is flexible in any computer configuration and can handle all writing processes. it can. Regarding the design of the writing module, it is preferable to provide the following additional functions. Checks the free space in the RAM area when a write operation is performed. Compare the free space and the amount of data to be written. If there is not enough free space, stop the writing process and issue a warning. Check whether the writing was successful, and abort if there were no problems.

If the user checks the free space of the recording / reproducing area (RAM area) of CD-R201 before performing the writing process, the user forgets to record the data, Also, it is no longer possible to say that all data cannot be recorded.

In the case of the external reference type, it is preferable to obtain the file name and path information of the write module in advance. In the case of the external reference type, the internal hard disk 510 based on the information provided and provided by the write module providers (multiple) Check if the write module exists at the specified place in the program. If it does not exist, search for a write module that is known in advance. If a write module is present, invoke it as needed. 8 In this way, the existence of an external write module can be confirmed in advance, and in the case of the external reference type, more stable write processing can be performed. You. Also, even when there are a plurality of write modules in the user's computer, it is easy to perform appropriate write processing.

The recording medium (CD_R) according to the present invention has editing software and browsing software in the ROM area, but the writing process is executed only when the RAM area is unrecorded. ing. Once the CD-R has been written to, it will only run the viewing software if it is subsequently loaded into a computer. In other words, in this case, the execution of the editing software or the writing module is prohibited, and the operation is stopped.

Note that writing once is the same for DVD_R. In the case of CD-RW and DVD-RW, data can be additionally written in the RAM area. Therefore, even if data has been written at least once, the present invention can be used. The recording media related to this will start not only viewing software but also editing software.

Figure 9 shows the operation when a CD-R with data recorded is loaded into a computer.

When data is loaded into the CD-R 201 drive S drive 200 on which data has been recorded, the CPU 100 detects this (step S31). Then, the CPU 100 loads the editing software and the viewing software into the RAM 400 from the ROM area. Next, the CPU 100 recognizes whether or not the CD-R 201 has already been recorded based on the editing software and the browsing software. If it has been recorded, The editing software and the viewing software are programmed to provide only the viewing function to the CPU 100. The program is programmed to set the data read destination to the recorded data portion (recorded RAM area) of CD-R201 (step S32).

This allows the user to copy the image data recorded on the CD-R201 when loaded into the CD-R201 with data recorded on it. It can be seen on the display. In this case, the editing function is prohibited. The browsing function is capable of displaying thumbnails, enlarging the desired image, and displaying the next page (step S33).

FIG. 10 shows an outline shape of a recording medium (CD-R) 201 according to the present invention. The CD-R201 according to the present invention is a card type having a quadrangular outer shape. A hole 201A is formed in the center of the force main body, and the spinner is formed here. Dollars can be inserted. The diagonal length of the card body is smaller than the radius of the standardized CD. This size should be about the size of a business card or a cache card.

By using such a recording medium having a card shape, the portability of the user can be increased. Also, it usually takes up less space than a circular recording medium, for example, it can be managed with a card folder, etc. Even if mail is sent to three parties, the mail can be sent in a form such as a sealed letter.

Figure 11 shows the node disk 501 in computer 10. On the other hand, when image data is captured, an example of an input source of the image data is shown. Devices that can be used as input sources include a scanner 81, a digital camera 802, an internet 803, a CD-ROM 804, and the like;

Figure 12 shows the display on the display 20 that appears when a CD—R201 is loaded into a disk drive 200 that has the write function of a computer 10. An image example is shown. Now, the node disk 501 of the hard disk drive 500 is loaded with image data captured by the digital camera 802 and stored. It shall be assumed. These image data are loaded into the computer 10 based on the application software read from CD-R201 and temporarily stored in the hard disk. Written to the temporary working file on Sk 501. Then, a plurality of captured images are displayed as thumbnails SM1, SM2, SM3,... The thumbnails S M 1, S M 2, S M 3,... Operation buttons Bl and B2 are also displayed on the screen, and the page of the screen can be turned and the page can be returned. In other words, by moving the cursor on the screen and clicking the operation button B 1 or B 2, the page can be turned or the page can be turned back. It becomes.

In addition, the image is automatically edited so that the display area of each thumbnail is the same size. This means that if the maximum number of thumbnails displayed on the display 20 changes with the size of the image, the display control becomes complicated and the user feels uncomfortable. Because of this. To realize such a function, Automatic editing function for size adjustment works. In this editing function, when one thumbnail is selected by the cursor, a full-screen enlarged display can be obtained as shown in FIG. 12B. Also in this case, buttons B3 and B4 are displayed, and by clicking these buttons B5, it is possible to obtain an enlarged display of the previous or next image. it can . When the button described as "return" is clicked, it is possible to return to the thumbnail display state as shown in FIG. 12A.

FIG. 13 shows an example of the data structure of CD—R201. The CD-R 201 has a ROM area 911 as a read-only area, and a RAM area 912 as a readable / writable area.

The ROM area 911 contains a read-in area 921, a combi-tabli software area 922, a file management software area 922, and an image editing software. The foot, browsing software area 924, Internet 1, and connection software area 925 are secured.

In the RAM area 912, a recording management information area 931, an audio information area 932, an image and text information area 933, and others are secured, and finally a readout area is provided. There is area 934.

Here, in the software of the image editing software and the viewing software area 924, a program for realizing the following functions for the computer is described. ing. Functions such as image display, image enlargement, image reduction, image composition, image deletion, image inversion, image rotation, color adjustment, image search, image storage, copy, and dubbing. In addition, voice input (after-recording), It also describes programs for implementing functions such as character input, remaining amount checking, and warnings. It also describes a program for setting (sliding) the playback order.

Next, an identification number of a recorded image is registered in a record management information area 931 in the RAM area 912. As the identification number of the image, for example, a serial number and a shooting date are attached to each record. The recorded image is image information of one image captured by the digital camera 8002 or image information of a plurality of images continuously captured by one operation. The identification number can be used as information that is referred to when the image search function in the image editing software operates. Further, the record management information area 931 also stores a table for associating the identification number with text and audio information. This means that, for example, when one image is selected and displayed on the display, when the audio on is selected, the audio information corresponding to that image is searched together with the image display. This is to create a link between information for audio playback. Text can be displayed if necessary.

Voice or text can be added or rewritten to another content by switching the computer to the input mode. When the user sets the playback order for the slide show. The order table is also described. In this way, the reproduction order can be set for the slide shadow, and a certain user determines the reproduction order of the images and records the images on the recording medium. If another user plays the recording medium whose playback order is determined, the other user This makes it easy for the user to understand the intention of editing the image on the recording medium. This can increase the added value of presentations and gifts.

As described above, the present invention is characterized in that editing software, browsing software, and image data to be edited are temporarily transferred to a hard disk for editing. You. This is because after saving the edited image data on CD-R201, read the editing software and viewing software again from CD-R201 and read the node disk 501. The work software and image data remaining in the machine can be deleted.

The procedure of the above embodiment is described as follows. First, (1) The recording medium (CD-R) has a read-only area in which editing software and viewing software are recorded, and has a recordable / reproducible area. (2) The primary image data is recorded on the internal recording medium (hard disk). (3) Read out the editing / browsing software as the primary editing / browsing software. (4) Next, the image data recorded on the internal recording medium based on the primary editing-browsing software is copied to the data working folder as the secondary image data. Then, the secondary image data is displayed.

(5) Next, from the state in which the secondary image data is displayed based on the primary editing / browsing software, the editing stored in the internal recording medium is performed.

(6) When the save (record) operation is performed, the editing software and the viewing software are read from the CD-R201 as the secondary editing and viewing software. Secondary editing '' Viewing software is hard- Temporarily stored in Sk 501. Then, the secondary editing / viewing software is started. By this activation, the edited secondary image data is recorded in the recording / reproducing area of the recording medium, that is, the edited secondary image data.

Next, (7) when the recording is completed, the editing software and the viewing software are read out from the CD_R 201 as the tertiary editing / browsing software. The tertiary editing ■ browsing software deletes the secondary image data and the secondary editing / browsing software remaining in the work holder temporarily stored in the hard disk 501. I do. In addition, the image data recorded in the CD-R201 is redisplayed by the function of the tertiary editing and viewing software.

Hereinafter, the main points of the first embodiment of the present invention will be further summarized.

* Primary editing 'browsing software ... CD-R201 is directly expanded (started) to RAM400 (starting from CD-R201). In this environment, the editing function can operate. The image data is copied to the work holder only when the user operates (edits).

* Secondary editing 'Browsing software ... CD-Copy from R201 to the hard disk 501 once, then expand (start) to RAM400. The activation source is the hard disk 501. Expanded when a save (record) operation is performed. In this environment, the edited image data of the disk 501 is recorded in the recording / reproducing area of the CD-R201. Editing functions are prohibited.

* Tertiary editing / browsing software… After the image data is saved by the secondary editing / browsing software, CD-R201 It is directly expanded (started) in RAM 400 (starting from CD — R201). In this environment, the secondary editing and viewing software recorded on the node disk 501 and the image data stored for work are deleted. Also, the image data stored in the recording / reproducing area of CD-R201 is read out and displayed. Editing functions are prohibited. Only the browsing function works.

Next, the recording medium according to the present invention will be summarized.

This recording medium has browsing software having a write function in an R-M area, and has an R-A-M area in which image data can be written and read. The browsing software having the above-mentioned writing function further has editing software (editing function), and this editing software is also recorded in the above-mentioned read-only area. I have.

In the read-only area, deletion software (deletion function) is recorded, and the deletion software includes at least the above-mentioned browsing information copied to a computer. You can remove the software. The browsing software having the writing function further has a position information obtaining function for causing a computer to obtain the position information of the activation source.

However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The following procedure may be used. At the start (a), the editing / browsing software for the read-only area is temporarily copied to the internal recording medium as the secondary editing / browsing software. (B) Next, the secondary editing copied above ■ The image data recorded on the internal recording medium based on the viewing software is copied to the data working folder as the secondary image data. And the secondary image Display the data. (C) Next, the secondary image data is edited based on the edited editing / browsing software. (D) Then, based on the copied secondary editing and browsing software, a result of editing the secondary image data is recorded in a recording / reproducing area of the recording medium. I do. Next, (e) when the recording of the secondary image data in the recording / reproducing area is completed, the editing / browsing software for the read-only area is tertiary editing for finishing ■ browsing The data is read out as a foot, and based on this tertiary editing / browsing software for finishing, the secondary image data and the secondary editing remaining in the data work holder are displayed. Delete the

As described above, the present invention can easily record various data on the recording medium itself, using software recorded on the recording medium itself. Therefore, when data is stored (recorded) in a recording medium, troublesome operations by the user are not required.

Industrial applicability

The present invention is effective for editing image data stored in a computer using software recorded on a recording medium and recording the edited image data on the recording medium itself. . It is also effective for browsing the edited image of the recording medium using a computer. As a recording medium, FD (floppy disk (registered trademark)), CD-RW (compact disk that can be read and written), or DVD (digital versatile disk) and so on.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1.Edited in the read-only area. The viewing software is recorded, and the computer records it on the internal recording medium inside the computer using a recording medium that has a recording / playback area. In the data processing method for editing the primary image data that has been edited and recording the edited image data on the recording medium,

The computer reads the editing / browsing software recorded in the read-only area of the recording medium as the primary editing ■ reading as the browsing software, and reads the primary editing / Store the browsing software in the RAM area of the computer,

The computer uses the primary editing / browsing software to store the image data recorded on the internal recording medium as secondary image data in a data work holder. Copy and

The computer displays the secondary image data on the computer by the primary editing / browsing software, and enables editing.

When a user of the computer performs a save operation on the computer, the computer becomes a read-only area of the recording medium. The editing software recorded in the above ■ The secondary viewing and editing software is read as the secondary viewing software, and the secondary editing and viewing software is temporarily stored in the internal recording medium,

The computer terminates the operation of the primary editing / browsing software by the secondary editing / browsing software,

The computer displays the secondary image data stored in the data work holder by the secondary editing / viewing software. A recording method for recording data in the recording / reproducing area of the recording medium.

2. When the recording of the secondary image data in the recording / playback area is completed, the computer edits the read-only area. · Read as browsing software, store this tertiary editing 'browsing software in the RAM area of the computer,

The computer outputs the second image data and the second image data recorded on the internal recording medium of the computer by the tertiary editing / viewing software. Claims to delete the next editing and viewing software

The processing method described in 1.

3. When a user of the computer performs a save operation on the computer,

The computer uses the primary editing ■ viewing software to describe, in a RAM area of the computer, start-up location information for specifying a drive loaded with the recording medium. ,

The computer uses the secondary editing / browsing software to execute the recording medium on the basis of the start-up location information described in the RAM area of the computer. Identifies the drive loaded with, and the computer edits the secondary image stored in the data working holder by the secondary editing software. 3. The processing method according to claim 1, wherein data is recorded in the recording / reproducing area of the recording medium loaded in the specified drive.

4. A recording medium provided with a read-only area and a recording / reproducing area, which is used for processing image data recorded on an internal recording medium of a computer, In the read-only area of the recording medium, there are provided a browsing software for browsing image data recorded on the internal recording medium, which is operated by being copied by the computer, and recording of the recording medium A writing software for writing the image data is recorded in a reproduction area, and

The recording / reproducing area of the recording medium,

The image data recorded on the internal recording medium of the computer by using the writing software recorded in the read-only area of the recording medium operated by being copied and operated on the computer A recording medium that is a recording / reproducing area where data can be written.

5. The recording according to claim 4, further comprising an editing software for editing the image data which operates by being copied to the computer, in the read-only area of the recording medium. Medium.

6. In the read-only area of the recording medium, there are further provided the viewing software and the writing software copied on the computer which are operated by being copied on the computer. The recording medium according to claim 4, wherein a deletion software for deleting the and is recorded.

7. The read-only area of the recording medium is further provided with a position information acquisition function for acquiring start-up position information for identifying a drive loaded in the computer. 7. The recording medium according to any one of 4 to 6.

8. A read-only area for processing image data recorded on the internal recording medium of the computer using the writing software previously stored on the internal recording medium of the computer. A recording medium comprising: a recording and reproducing area; and In the read-only area of the recording medium, there are a viewing software for browsing image data recorded on the internal recording medium, which is operated by being copied by the computer, and a reading software for the recording medium. A viewing software for viewing image data recorded in the recording / reproducing area, and a writing software for the computer so as to write the image data in the recording / reproducing area of the recording medium. And the writing instruction software for instructing

The recording / reproducing area of the recording medium,

A recording / reproducing area in which image data recorded on an internal recording medium of the computer can be written using the writing software operated by the computer; Medium.

9. A read-only area that records editing and viewing software used for processing image data recorded on the internal recording medium of the computer, and the editing and viewing software. A recording / reproducing area for recording the image data processed by the foot, and

The editing and viewing software is

The computer causes the computer to read out the editing / browsing software recorded in the read-only area of the recording medium as primary editing / browsing software, and to perform the primary editing / browsing. A function of storing software in a RAM area of the computer;

A function of copying image data recorded on the internal recording medium of the computer as secondary image data to a data work holder of the internal recording medium;

Display and edit the secondary image data on the computer Functions to be enabled and

When a user of the computer performs a save operation on the computer, the computer displays the editing and viewing software on the computer. A function of temporarily storing data in an internal recording medium,

A function of terminating the operation of the primary editing and browsing software by the primary editing and browsing software; and A function of recording the secondary image data stored in the data working folder in the recording / reproducing area of the recording medium by a secondary editing / viewing software; A recording medium in which the viewing software is recorded in a read-only area of the recording medium.