WO2008044606A1 - Electronic camera - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic apparatus having a display for displaying a captured image and a map image, a display control section for controlling the display so that an identifier representing the point of capture of each captured image is displayed on the map image displayed on the display, and a control section for setting an image file as a target for predetermined processing, the image file being a file of captured images obtained at the point of capture at which an identifier instructed by an instruction section is positioned.

Description

 Specification

 Electronic camera

 Technical field

 The present invention relates to an electronic camera that can display a shooting location on a map image.

 Background art

 [0002] A camera that receives a signal from a GPS satellite and measures a shooting position is known (see Patent Document 1). According to the prior art, the camera displays the shooting point and the subject position on the map image.

 Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-148514

 Disclosure of the invention

 Problems to be solved by the invention

[0003] The print instruction, etc. of the captured image, a request force ^s that want to do using the display screen of the map image.

 Means for solving the problem

[0004] The electronic camera of the present invention controls the display so as to display an identifier indicating the shooting location of the captured image on the map image displayed on the display and the display that displays the captured image and the map image. A display control unit for instructing an identifier, and a control unit for subjecting an image file of a photographed image acquired at a photographing point where the identifier indicated by the instruction unit is located to a predetermined process. .

 The instruction unit of the electronic camera is configured to indicate a predetermined range on the map image, and the control unit is a captured image acquired at a shooting point where an identifier included in the range specified by the instruction unit is located. These image files are preferably subjected to predetermined processing.

 The instruction unit of the electronic camera of the present invention is configured to instruct a predetermined range on the map image, and the control unit is an imaging acquired at an imaging point where an identifier outside the range specified by the instruction unit is located. It is also possible to collect image files of images as a target for predetermined processing.

The instruction unit of the electronic camera of the present invention is configured to collectively indicate all identifiers currently displayed on the map image, and the control unit is configured to store all identifiers collectively specified by the instruction unit. All of the image files of the photographed images acquired at the photographing point where they are located can be put together as a target for predetermined processing. When the identifier is composed of a plurality of different marks, the control unit collects all the image files of the photographed images acquired at the photographing point where the same mark on the map image is located, and makes it a target for predetermined processing. , And all of the image files of the captured image acquired at the shooting point where the same mark on the map image is located are not subject to the predetermined processing at once! I like it!

 In the electronic camera according to the present invention, when the identifier is composed of a plurality of marks having different identifiers, the instruction unit is configured to instruct any one mark on the map image, and the control unit captures each image on the map image. Among the multiple image files where the mark displayed at the point is located, the same mark as the mark indicated by the instruction unit is assigned among the plurality of image files where the mark indicated by the instruction unit is located. It is preferable to collect all the image files that are included in the target for processing!

 In the above-mentioned electronic camera, if the identifier is composed of multiple marks with different identifiers, the indicator will display a list on the display and indicate one of the multiple marks! / The control unit is configured such that all of the image files having the same mark as the mark instructed by the instruction unit among the plurality of image files corresponding to each shooting point where the identifier is located on the map image. Can be collectively subjected to predetermined processing.

 The control unit of an electronic camera that can be configured with multiple marks with different identifiers collectively processes all of the multiple image files corresponding to the same mark displayed at each shooting location on the map image. It is better to switch all of the multiple image files corresponding to the same mark displayed at each shooting point on the map image to one of the predetermined processing, collectively! /.

 In the above-described electronic camera of the present invention, the predetermined processing includes file transmission of captured images, printing of captured images, slide show display of captured images, file protection of captured images, size conversion processing of captured images, and deletion of captured image files. It is preferable to include at least one.

The invention's effect

In the electronic camera of the present invention, a print instruction or the like is given using the shooting point display on the map image. Can be accepted.

Brief Description of Drawings

 FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of an electronic camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 2 is a view of the electronic camera as seen from the back side.

3] It is a diagram illustrating a display image on the liquid crystal monitor.

4] It is a diagram illustrating a display image on the liquid crystal monitor.

 FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of playback mode processing performed by the main CPU.

 FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of shooting mode processing performed by the main CPU. FIG. 7] A diagram illustrating an example of a display image (full screen display) on a liquid crystal monitor.

 FIG. 8 is a diagram exemplifying a zoomed-up display image (full screen display).

FIG. 9] A diagram showing an example of a zoomed-in display image (thumbnail display).

 FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a reduced display of a map image on a reproduced image.

 FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a setting menu screen.

 FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

 FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

14] It is a figure illustrating an operation screen.

Fig. 15 is a diagram illustrating an operation screen.

16] A diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen.

 FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

 FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

 FIG. 19 is a diagram exemplifying a map image displaying a shooting location mark having directionality.

 FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

 FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

 FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen.

 FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an operation screen.

FIG. 25] is a diagram exemplifying an operation screen. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an operation screen.

 FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an operation screen.

 FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

 FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an operation screen.

 FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen.

 FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an operation screen.

 FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

 FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

 FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen.

 FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an operation screen.

 FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an operation screen.

 BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

 (First embodiment)

 FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining a main configuration of the electronic camera 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a timing generator (TG) 105 sends a timing signal to a driver 104, an AFE (Analog Front End) circuit 102, an A / D conversion circuit 103, and an image processing circuit 106 in accordance with an instruction sent from the main CPU 108. To supply. The driver 104 supplies a driving signal required by the image sensor 101.

 The taking lens L forms a subject image on the image pickup surface of the image sensor 101. The image sensor 101 is composed of a CCD image sensor or the like having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements corresponding to pixels. The image sensor 101 captures a subject image formed on the imaging surface and performs photoelectric conversion according to the brightness of the subject image. Output a signal. On the imaging surface of the image sensor 101, R (red), G (green), and B (blue) color filters are provided so as to correspond to pixel positions, respectively. Since the imaging element 101 captures the subject image through the color filter, the photoelectric conversion signal output from the imaging element 101 has RGB color system color information.

The AFE circuit 102 performs analog processing (such as gain control) on the photoelectric conversion signal output from the image sensor 101. A / D converter circuit 103 is used to capture images after analog processing. Convert the signal to a digital signal.

 [0010] Main CPU 108 inputs a signal output from each block, performs a predetermined calculation, and outputs a control signal based on the calculation result to each block. The image processing circuit 106 is configured as an ASIC, for example, and performs image processing on the digital image signal input from the A / D conversion circuit 103. Image processing includes, for example, contour enhancement, color temperature adjustment (white tolerance adjustment) processing, and format conversion processing for image signals.

 The image compression circuit 107 performs image compression processing at a predetermined compression ratio on the image signal processed by the image processing circuit 106 using the JPE G method. The display image creation circuit 110 creates display data for displaying the captured image on the liquid crystal monitor 111. The liquid crystal monitor 111 displays a reproduced image based on the display data input from the display image creation circuit 110. The display image creation circuit 110 creates data for displaying messages, menus, marks, etc. in addition to image display data. As a result, information other than images is also displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111.

 [0012] The recording medium 10A includes a memory card that can be attached to and detached from the electronic camera 10. In the recording medium 10A, in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 108, captured image data and an image file including the captured information are recorded. Further, map data is recorded on the recording medium 10A in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU. The image file and map data recorded on the recording medium 10A can be read out according to an instruction from the main CPU 108, respectively.

 [0013] The nother memory 109 temporarily stores data before and after image processing and during image processing, stores an image file before recording on the recording medium 10A, and reads the image read from the recording medium 10A. Used as a work memory for storing files and generating map images based on map data.

The operation member 113 includes a release button, a menu switch, a dial, a determination switch, and the like of the electronic camera 10, and outputs an operation signal corresponding to pressing or rotating operation of each switch to the main CPU 108. The lens driving device 117 performs focus adjustment by the photographic lens L by driving the focus lens constituting the photographic lens L forward and backward in the optical axis direction in accordance with an instruction sent from the main CPU 18. The wireless interface 116 transmits / receives data to / from an external device according to an instruction from the main CPU 108 by any communication method such as wireless LAN communication, infrared communication, and optical communication. The external interface 112 transmits / receives data to / from an external device (such as a personal computer or a cradle) via a cable (not shown) according to an instruction from the main CPU 108.

 The GPS device 114 receives radio waves from GPS satellites according to instructions from the main CPU 108 and outputs received signals to the main CPU 108. The main CPU 108 performs a predetermined calculation based on the received signal from the GPS device 114, and detects the positioning information (latitude, longitude, altitude) of the electronic camera 10.

 The attitude sensor 115 detects the attitude of the electronic camera 10 in response to an instruction from the main CPU 108 and outputs a detection signal to the main CPU 108. Based on the posture detection signal, the main CPU 108 determines the orientation in which the electronic camera 10 is held, that is, the electronic camera 10 is held in a vertical position! To do.

 [0018] The electronic camera 10 performs predetermined image processing and compression processing on the image signal acquired by the image sensor 101 at the time of shooting, and includes positioning information and a type of mark described later on the image data after the compression processing. And an image file to which additional information including information related to the captured image is added is generated. Specifically, the electronic camera 10 stores JPEG format image data in the image data portion, stores additional information in the additional information portion, and generates an Exif format image file. The generated image file is stored in the recording medium 10A.

 In the present embodiment, since the electronic camera 10 is characterized by a reproduction operation in which information is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111 using an image file, the following description will be focused on the display on the liquid crystal monitor 111.

FIG. 2 is a view of the electronic camera 10 as viewed from the liquid crystal monitor 111 (camera rear surface) side. In FIG. 2, a liquid crystal monitor 111 is provided on the back of the electronic camera 10, and a zoom switch 113b, a menu switch 113c, other operation switches 113d, 113e, 113g, and a dial 113f are provided on the side of the liquid crystal monitor 111. Yes. The dial 113f configured in a ring shape generates a rotation operation signal corresponding to the rotation operation and a pressing position signal corresponding to the pressing operation. Decision The fixed switch 113g is disposed at the center of the dial 113f. A release button 113a is disposed on the upper surface of the electronic camera 10.

In FIG. 2, a map image is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111. As will be described later, when the map information display is set and the mode is switched to the playback mode, the map image shown in FIG. 2 is displayed. For example, the electronic camera 10 displays a map of an area corresponding to an item indicated on the menu screen among the following five items on the liquid crystal monitor 111.

 1. A map that includes the current location of the electronic camera 10 (the position calculated based on the received signal from the GPS device 114)

 2. Last (previous) area map displayed on LCD monitor 111

 3. A map containing the position (calculated based on the received signal from the GPS device 114! /) Calculated at the last (previous) shooting

 4. Map of predetermined area

 5. Map of area indicated by operation signal from operation member 113

 The electronic camera 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to receive map information necessary for displaying a map image from an external device via the wireless interface 116 or the external interface 112. The received map data is recorded in the recording medium 10A.

 In the display image of the liquid crystal monitor 111 illustrated in FIG. 2, a mark 21 to a mark 26, a pointer 31, and a frame number display 32 are displayed on the map image, respectively. Mark 2;! To mark 26 are identifiers indicating that an image photographed at a position corresponding to each mark exists in the electronic camera 10. Specifically, when the positioning information corresponding to the display positions of the mark 21 to the mark 26 is stored in association with each other and the image file is recorded in the recording medium 10A, the electronic camera 10 is displayed on the map image. The mark is displayed at the position (shooting position) indicated by the positioning information.

The mark is selected for each shooting position from a plurality of types having different shapes and colors, such as a restaurant mark 21 and a heart mark 22 in addition to a normal circle mark. The electronic camera 10 reads information indicating the type of mark recorded in the recording medium 10A in association with the captured image, and displays the mark of the type indicated by the read information on the map image on the LCD monitor 111. . [0025] The display size of the mark is controlled so as to change according to the number of images photographed at the position corresponding to the mark. For example, the electronic camera 10 displays a large mark when adjacent marks overlap each other or when there are many images taken at the same position.

 [0026] The display range of the map image displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111 (that is, the scale of the map) changes according to the operation signal from the zoom switch 113b. The electronic camera 10 performs display control so that the scale is increased (enlarged display) when the zoom switch 113b is operated to the telephoto side (T) and is reduced (reduced display) when the zoom switch 113b is operated to the wide side (W).

 [0027] When the scale of the map image can be increased (enlarged) and the overlapping of adjacent marks can be eliminated, the electronic camera 10 displays a large image before the enlarged display and displays the recorded mark as a plurality of small marks. Display separately.

 The pointer 31 is controlled so as to be movable within the display screen of the liquid crystal monitor 111. The electronic camera 10 moves the pointer 31 smoothly in the direction of the pressed position in response to the pressed position signal from the dial 113f. For example, when the right side of the dial 113f is pressed, the pointer 31 is moved to the right from the current display position. If the right side of the dial 113f continues to be pressed, the pointer 31 is moved further to the right. If the right side of the dial 113f is further pressed while the pointer 31 has reached the right side of the display screen, the map image to be displayed Scroll to the right (to the right in Figure 2). As a result, the right side of the map image not displayed is newly displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111.

 [0029] The electronic camera 10 similarly performs display control when the upper side, the left side, and the lower side of the dial 113f are pressed. In addition, when the diagonally upper side and the diagonally lower side of the dial 113f are pressed, the electronic camera 10 performs display control so that the map image scrolls in each direction.

The electronic camera 10 further moves the pointer 31 even when the dial 113f is rotated. In this case, the pointer 31 moves directly so as to jump between the marks displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111. For example, when the dial 113f is rotated clockwise, the electronic camera 10 moves the pointer 31 from the current display position to the nearest mark. When the dial 113f is further rotated clockwise, the electronic camera 10 directly moves the pointer 31 from the current display position onto the mark on the right side. On the other hand, dial 113f Is rotated counterclockwise, the electronic camera 10 moves the pointer 31 directly from the current display position onto the left mark. Note that the pointer 31 may be moved from the current display position to another mark in the shooting order of the image corresponding to the mark indicating the shooting location in accordance with the menu setting operation. When the dial 113f is rotated clockwise, the electronic camera 10 moves the pointer 31 onto a mark indicating a shooting location of an image shot later. When the dial 113f is rotated counterclockwise, the electronic camera 10 moves the pointer 31 onto a mark indicating the shooting location of the previously shot image.

 [0031] The electronic camera 10 keeps the pointer 31 over the mark for a predetermined time (eg, 0. 0).

 5 seconds), a thumbnail image taken at the position corresponding to the mark is read from the recording medium 10A and displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a display image on the liquid crystal monitor 111 in this case. In FIG. 3, the pointer 31 is overlaid on the mark 23, and the thumbnail image and the shooting date and time are overlaid on the map image at a position where the mark 23 and the pointer 31 are not hidden.

 [0032] When the enter switch 113g is pressed with the thumbnail image 41 displayed, the electronic camera 10 greatly increases the display size of the thumbnail image 41 to display the display range! / ! To display (full screen display). If the zoom switch 113b is pressed during full screen display, the electronic camera 10 returns to the thumbnail image display before full screen display (FIG. 3).

 [0033] When the pointer 31 is superimposed on a large mark (indicating that the number of images photographed at the same position is large) for a predetermined time, the electronic camera 10 has a plurality of images photographed at the position corresponding to the mark. The thumbnail images are read from the recording medium 10A and displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display image on the liquid crystal monitor 111 in this case. In FIG. 4, a pointer 31 is overlaid on the mark 26, and a plurality of thumbnail images 42 to 44 and shooting dates and times are displayed in a list on the map image at positions where the mark 26 and the pointer 31 are not hidden.

[0034] When the decision switch 113g is pressed while a plurality of thumbnail images 42 to 44 are displayed, the electronic camera 10 selects, for example, the thumbnail image 42 and displays it in a manner different from other thumbnail images. . As a different mode display, for example, the color of the shooting date display section The selected image and the non-selected image are made different, or the selected thumbnail image is displayed in color and the non-selected thumbnail image is displayed in monochrome.

[0035] The electronic camera 10 smoothly moves the selected position in the plurality of thumbnail images in the vertical direction in response to the pressed position signal from the dial 113f. For example, when the lower side of the dial 113f is pressed, the electronic camera 10 moves the selected position downward. When the lower side of the dial 113f is kept pressed, the electronic camera 10 moves the selected position further downward. If the lower side of the dial 113f is further pressed while the selected position has reached the lower side of the display screen (thumbnail image 44 in FIG. 4), the electronic camera 10 scrolls the thumbnail image to be displayed upward. As a result, among the images taken at the same position, the displayed thumbnail image is newly displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111, and this thumbnail image is selected.

 [0036] When the determination switch 113g is pressed in a state where V or any of the thumbnail images is selected and pressed, the electronic camera 10 greatly increases the display size of the thumbnail image and Display range! /, Display in full (full screen display). If the zoom switch 113b is pressed during full screen display, the electronic camera 10 returns to the thumbnail image display prior to full screen display. In this case, the selected position is maintained.

 [0037] When the zoom switch 113b is further pressed, the electronic camera 10 deselects any thumbnail image displayed in the list and returns to the thumbnail image display of FIG. As a result, the pressed position signal from the dial 113f is again handled as an instruction to move the pointer 31.

 [0038] <Playback mode processing>

 FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of playback mode processing performed by the main CPU 108 of the electronic camera 10. The program according to FIG. 5 is stored in a memory (not shown) in the main CPU 108, and is activated when the electronic camera 10 is instructed to change the playback mode. The change operation to the regeneration mode is performed by a mode switching switch 11 3e constituting the operation member 113, for example.

In step S 11 of FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not map information is to be displayed. If the display of map information is instructed by the menu setting, an affirmative decision is made in step S11 Proceed to step SI2, and if map information display is not instructed by the menu setting, a negative determination is made in step S11, and the process proceeds to step S22.

 [0040] In step S12, it is determined whether or not there is map data. If the map data of the area to be displayed is stored in the recording medium 10A, an affirmative determination is made in step S12 and the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, the map information necessary for displaying the map image is read from the recording medium 10A. On the other hand, if the map data of the area to be displayed does not exist in the recording medium 10A, a negative determination is made in step S12, and the process proceeds to step S13. The area for displaying the map is indicated on the menu screen.

 [0041] In step S13, an instruction is sent to the non-fountain interface 116 or the external interface 112, and the map information necessary for displaying the map image is received by the external device, and the process proceeds to step S14.

 In step S14, an instruction is sent to the display image creation circuit 110 to display a map image of a predetermined range on the liquid crystal monitor 111 based on the map information, and the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, it is determined whether or not an image file having a predetermined position within the display map range on the liquid crystal monitor 111 as a shooting position is recorded on the recording medium 10A! If an image taken within the display map range exists in the electronic camera 10, step S15 is affirmed and the process proceeds to step S16, and an image taken within the display map range exists within the electronic camera 10. If not, step S15 is negatively determined and the process proceeds to step S20.

 [0043] In step S16, the additional information of the image file photographed within the display map range is read from the recording medium 10A, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, a mark is displayed at the corresponding position on the map image as shown in FIG. 2, and the process proceeds to step S18. The main CPU 108 also displays a pointer and a frame number display.

 [0044] When the pointer is overlaid on the mark in step S18, the thumbnail image corresponding to the mark is read from the recording medium 10A, and the read thumbnail image is displayed on the map image (Fig. 3). Proceed to

In step S 19, when the OK button 113g is pressed during thumbnail image display, the display size of the thumbnail image is greatly increased, and the expanded image is displayed on the LCD monitor 111 in full screen. (Fig. 7) and go to step S20. In step S20, it is determined whether or not a timeout has occurred. When the state in which no operation signal is input from the operation member 113 is continued for a predetermined time, an affirmative determination is made in step S20, and the processing according to FIG. On the other hand, if the operation signal is input or the operation signal is not input or the state is less than the predetermined time, the negative determination is made in step S20, and the process proceeds to step S21.

 [0047] In step S21, it is determined whether or not a mode change operation has been performed from the playback mode to the shooting mode. When an operation signal for instructing mode change is input from the mode switching switch 113e, an affirmative determination is made in step S21, and the processing in FIG. If the operation signal for instructing the mode change is not input from the mode switch 113e, the determination in step S21 is negative and the process returns to step S11.

 If a negative determination is made in step S11, the process proceeds to step S22, a normal reproduction display process that does not display a map image is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In normal playback display, the image of the frame designated by the dial 113f force or other pressing operation signal is displayed on the display range of the LCD monitor 111 (full screen display). For example, the right operation signal of the dial 113f is made to correspond to frame advance, and the left operation signal of the dial 113f is made to correspond to frame return. It is also possible to switch between the full screen display for displaying one frame image and the multiple frame display for displaying a plurality of (for example, four) thumbnail images side by side.

 [0049] In step S23, which proceeds after making a negative determination in step S15, an instruction is sent to the display image creation circuit 110, and the following message is overlaid on the map image to be overlaid. For example, the main CPU 108 displays a message “No image taken in this map range” on the LCD monitor 111, and proceeds to step S20.

 [0050] <Shooting mode processing>

 Details of the shooting mode processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The program according to FIG. 6 is stored in a memory (not shown) in the main CPU 108, and is activated when an operation for changing to the shooting mode is performed on the electronic camera 10. The operation for changing to the shooting mode is performed by the mode switching switch 113e.

[0051] In step S51 of Fig. 6, energization is started for the blocks (the image sensor 101, the driver 104, etc.) constituting the imaging unit, and the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, Perform measurement and positioning, and go to step S53. The initial settings are for the default shooting mode, display, image processing, and so on. The main CPU 108 acquires positioning information based on the received signal from the GPS device 114, and performs positioning.

In step S 53, it is determined whether or not the release button 113 a has been pressed halfway. If a half-press operation signal is input, an affirmative determination is made in step S53 and the process proceeds to step S54. If a half-press operation signal is not input, a negative determination is made in step S53 and the process proceeds to step S66.

 In step S54, an instruction is sent to the focus detection device and lens driving device 117 (not shown), the focus adjustment state is detected by the lens L and the focus adjustment is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S55. In step S55, imaging by the image sensor 101 is started (charge accumulation is started). The main CPU 108 ends the imaging when a predetermined time elapses and sweeps the accumulated charges from the imaging element 101.

 In step S56, an exposure calculation is performed using the image signal from the image sensor 101, and the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, it is determined whether or not the release button 113a has been fully pressed. If a full-press operation signal is input, an affirmative determination is made in step S57 and the process proceeds to step S58. If a full-press operation signal is not input, a negative determination is made in step S57 and the process proceeds to step S66.

 In step S58, the image sensor 101 is initialized (unnecessary charges are swept out), and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, the main imaging by the image sensor 101 is started (charge accumulation is started). The main CPU 108 controls the driving of the shutter (not shown) and the aperture (not shown) based on the control exposure obtained in step S56. When the control shutter time elapses, the main CPU 108 ends the imaging. The accumulated charge is swept from the image sensor 101.

In step S60, an instruction is sent to the image processing circuit 106, predetermined image processing is performed on the image signal from the image sensor 101, and the flow proceeds to step S61. In step S61, an instruction is sent to display image creation circuit 110, display data is created using the digital image signal after image processing, and the flow proceeds to step S62. As a result, the captured image is reproduced and displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111. In step S62, an instruction is sent to display image creation circuit 110, and the following message is overlaid on the captured image being reproduced and displayed. For example, the main CPU 108 displays a message “Do you want to edit the mark?” On the liquid crystal monitor 111 for a predetermined time, and proceeds to step S63.

 [0058] In step S63, if mark editing is instructed, step S63 is affirmed and the process proceeds to step S64. If mark editing is not instructed! /, Step S63 is negatively determined and step S65 is entered. move on. For example, the main CPU 108 determines that the mark editing instruction has been issued when the OK button 113g is pressed while the message is displayed, and the mark is displayed when the OK button 113g is not pressed! / It is determined that there is no editing instruction.

 [0059] In step S64, a mark selection process is performed. Specifically, the main CPU 108 sends an instruction to the display image creation circuit 110, and displays a mark list in which a plurality of marks registered in advance! The main CPU 108 moves the selected position in the mark list smoothly in the vertical direction in response to the pressed position signal from the dial 113f. For example, when the lower side of the dial 113f is pressed, the main CPU 108 moves the selected position downward. When the upper side of the dial 113f is pressed, the main CPU 108 moves the selected position upward. When the determination switch 113g is pressed, the mark selected at that time is selected and determined, and the process proceeds to step S65. When proceeding to step S65, the mark list display is terminated.

 [0060] In step S65, the image file in the buffer memory 109 is recorded in the recording medium 10A, and the process proceeds to step S66. In the image file, additional information including positioning information and mark information is stored together with the image data. Note that, when the negative determination is made in step S63, the main CPU 108 automatically determines a normal circle mark.

In step S66, it is determined whether or not a timeout has occurred. If the state where the half-press operation signal is not input is continued for a predetermined time, an affirmative determination is made in step S66, energization-off processing is performed for the blocks constituting the imaging unit, and the processing in FIG. 6 is terminated. On the other hand, when the half-press operation signal is input or when the state where the half-press operation signal is not input does not reach the predetermined time, a negative determination is made in step S66, and the process proceeds to step S67. [0062] In step S67, it is determined whether or not a mode change operation has been performed. If the operation signal for instructing the mode change is input from the mode switching switch 113e, an affirmative determination is made in step S67 and the processing in FIG. If the operation signal instructing the mode change is not input from the mode switching switch 113e, a negative determination is made in step S67, and the process returns to step S53.

 [0063] According to the embodiment described above, the following operational effects can be obtained.

 (1) When multiple image files taken at multiple points on one screen of the LCD monitor 111 are recorded on the recording medium 10A attached to the electronic camera 10! For example, mark 2;! ~ 26 is displayed. Therefore, the user can recognize the shooting positions of a plurality of images shot in the map without switching the map display.

 [0064] (2) The electronic camera 10 further displays the frame number display 32 so as to overlap the map image displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111. As a result, the user can check the number of captured images taken in the displayed map range without counting the number of marks.

 (3) The electronic camera 10 further displays a movable pointer 31 so as to overlap the map image displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111. When the pointer 31 overlaps any of the mark 21 to the mark 26, the electronic camera 10 displays a thumbnail image taken at the shooting point corresponding to the position on the map image indicated by the pointer 31. As a result, the user can easily check the captured image while displaying the map.

 [0066] (4) The electronic camera 10 is configured to display the thumbnail image on the liquid crystal monitor 111 in full screen when the OK button 113g is pressed while displaying the thumbnail image. As a result, the user can easily confirm the details of the thumbnail image.

 [0067] (5) The electronic camera 10 displays a mark selected for each shooting position from a plurality of types having different shapes and colors such as a restaurant mark 21 and a heart mark 22 in addition to a normal circle mark. I made it. Thereby, the user can distinguish the image image | photographed at the imaging | photography point from the kind of mark displayed on a map image.

(6) The electronic camera 10 changes the size of the mark according to the number of images taken at the position corresponding to the mark. From the size of the mark displayed on the map image, the user You can see the size of the number of images taken at that point.

[0069] (7) In the electronic camera 10, the pointer 31 moves directly between the marks 2;! -26. The user can quickly check the thumbnail image corresponding to each mark while displaying the map.

 [0070] (Variation 1)

 In the above description, the mark is displayed larger when the adjacent marks overlap. If the types of overlapping marks are different, only one of the marks may be displayed. In this case, a priority order is set between marks in advance, and when both marks cannot be displayed individually, the main CPU 108 displays a mark with a higher priority order.

[Modification 2]

 When the recording media 1 attached to the electronic camera 10 1 OA records multiple image files taken at multiple points on one screen of the LCD monitor 111, the marks corresponding to all the image files 2;! ~ 26 are displayed. Alternatively, only marks that are permitted to be displayed in advance may be selectively displayed. For example, display permission such as displaying restaurant marks can be set for each mark via the menu screen. With the configuration of Modification 2, only the mark that the user wants to display can be displayed.

[Modification 3]

 Only marks that are prohibited from being displayed in advance may not be selectively displayed. For example, display prohibition such as not displaying the heart symbol can be set for each mark via the menu screen. By adopting the configuration of the modification example 3, it is possible to prevent the user from displaying only the label that the user desires to display! /.

[Modification 4]

The display permission and display prohibition in Modification 2 or Modification 3 may be permitted or prohibited only during a predetermined period. For example, a mark for which display permission is set for one month is displayed until one month has passed, and is controlled so that it is not displayed after one month has passed. The period setting for each mark is the same as the above display permission and display prohibition. Set via the menu screen.

[0074] (Modification 5)

 You may make it register favorite information separately from the kind of mark. In the mark information in this case, a flag indicating whether or not favorite registration is performed is stored in addition to information indicating the mark selected in the mark selection process. Favorite registration can be set for each image file via the menu screen. When the main CPU 108 is set to selectively display only the mark registered as a favorite, the main CPU 108 selectively displays only the mark registered as a favorite on the map regardless of the type of the mark. With the configuration of the modified example 5, only what the user desires can be displayed.

[0075] (Modification 6)

 The round mark, which is automatically determined by the main CPU 108 when a negative determination is made in step S63 (FIG. 6), may vary the color, shape, etc. of the mark for each day. As a result, even when the mark selection process is not performed, if the shooting date is different, the mark is displayed in a different manner, and the user can display it easily and comfortably. Also, the state of the mark may be different for each electronic camera 10 that has photographed it. For example, a mark registered in advance using the setting menu is used.

[Modification 7]

The force S described in the example of switching between the shooting mode and the playback mode by the operation signal from the mode switching switch 113e may be activated when the release button 113a is pressed halfway during the playback mode. In this case, when the half-press operation signal from the release button 113a is input, the main CPU 108 ends the playback mode and activates the shooting mode. Specifically, the process proceeds to step S51 in FIG. 6 to perform the shooting mode process. After the shooting mode process is completed, the playback mode is activated. It should be noted that if the release button 113a is not fully pressed even after the shooting mode is entered, it is preferable to automatically return to the playback mode after a time-out determination (Yes in step S66). In addition, after the transition to the shooting mode, if the release button 113a is fully pressed to perform shooting processing, it is preferable to automatically return to the playback mode after image recording (step S65). By adopting the configuration of Modification Example 7, it is possible to quickly prepare for shooting even while a map image is being displayed. [0077] (Modification 8)

 When step S19 (Fig. 5) is displayed and the full screen display (Fig. 7) is displayed, the frame forward or backward of the image being displayed on the full screen is displayed according to the pressed position signal from the dial 113f. It may be configured to perform. For example, the right operation signal on the dial 113f corresponds to frame advance, and the left operation signal corresponds to frame return. Further, when the zoom switch 113b is pressed while the full screen is being displayed, the main CPU 108 displays the full screen at this time and displays a map image displaying the point where the image is taken.

 Specifically, the main CPU 108 reads the additional information of the image file displayed on the full screen, and acquires positioning information and mark information indicating the position where the image is taken. The main CPU 108 sends an instruction to the display image creation circuit 110, displays a predetermined range of map images including the position (shooting position) indicated by the positioning information on the LCD monitor 111, and then displays a mark indicating the shooting position. Make it. With the configuration of Modification 8, it is possible to display the map image of FIG. 2 including the shooting position of the image after selecting a frame to be displayed on the full screen. Note that the mark, pointer, and frame number display indicating other shooting positions are displayed in the same manner as in FIG.

 [0079] (Modification 9)

 The electronic camera 10 displays a thumbnail image shot at the shooting point corresponding to the position indicated by the pointer 31 when the pointer 31 overlaps any of the marks 21 to 26 on the map image, and further displays the thumbnail image. When the OK button 113g is pressed while is displayed, the thumbnail image is displayed on the LCD monitor 111 in full screen. Alternatively, the corresponding thumbnail image may be displayed on the full screen when the pointer 31 is over any of the marks 21 to 26. The user can easily check the details of the thumbnail image.

[0080] (Modification 10)

The orientation of the map image displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111 may be changed according to the detection information from the attitude sensor 115. The main CPU 108 sends an instruction to the display image creation circuit 110, and changes the orientation of the map image displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111 according to the attitude (horizontal position or vertical position) of the electronic camera 10. By adopting the configuration of Modification 9, the direction of the electronic camera 10 is not affected. Instead, the map image can be displayed in a direction that is easy for the user to see.

[0081] (Modification 11)

 The electronic camera 10 has been described as an example of the electronic device. However, an image browsing device (viewer) that can browse images taken with a mobile phone with camera, a PDA with camera, a camera, or the like may be used.

 [0082] (Second Embodiment)

 A second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and different points will be mainly described. The points that are not particularly described are the same as those in the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, this is done by changing the display magnification of the reproduced image.

 FIG. 7 is a diagram exemplifying an image displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111 in the process of step S 19 (FIG. 5). The main CPU 108 may switch display contents as follows. When the switch 113d is operated, the main CPU 108 displays the playback image in full screen on the LCD monitor 111. When the switch 113d is operated, the thumbnail on the map image shown in FIG. 3 is displayed from the full screen display shown in FIG. Return to display.

 [0083] When the zoom image 113b is operated while the playback image is displayed on the LCD monitor 111 in full screen !, the main CPU 108 displays the display magnification (electronic zoom magnification) of the playback image displayed in full screen. Is changed according to the zoom operation signal. FIG. 8 is a diagram exemplifying a reproduced image (full screen display) that is zoomed up when the zoom switch 113b is operated in the zoom-up direction (T side). When the zoom switch 113b is operated in the zoom down direction (W side) while the playback image shown in FIG. 8 is being displayed, the main CPU 108 sets the display magnification (electronic zoom magnification) of the playback image according to the zoom operation signal. Zoom down.

[0084] When the zoom switch 113b is operated while the playback image is displayed as a thumbnail on the map image (the picture “in” picture shown in FIG. 3), the main CPU 108 displays the thumbnail as a thumbnail. Change the playback image display magnification (electronic zoom magnification) according to the zoom operation signal. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a playback image (thumbnail display) zoomed up by the zoom switch 113b being operated in the zoom-up direction (T side). When the zoom switch 113b is operated in the zoom down direction (W side) while the playback image of Fig. 9 is displayed, The main CPU 108 zooms down the display magnification (electronic zoom magnification) of the thumbnail image according to the zoom operation signal.

[0085] When the switch 113d is operated while the playback image is displayed as a thumbnail on the map image, the main CPU 108 displays the map image on the playback image in a reduced size (a picture-in-picture illustrated in FIG. 10). Display). That is, the main CPU 108 switches the magnitude relationship between the reproduced image and the map image. When the zoom switch 113b is operated while the picture “in” picture display illustrated in FIG. 10 is being performed, the main CPU 108 changes the scale of the map image displayed in a reduced scale according to the zoom operation signal.

 It is to be noted that the point of performing frame advance or frame reverse of the displayed playback image in accordance with the pressed position signal from dial 113f is the same as in the case of modification 8. That is, the right operation signal of the dial 113f is made to correspond to frame advance, and the left operation signal is made to correspond to frame return. The frame advance and frame return targets are all image files recorded on the recording medium 10A. However, according to the menu setting operation, only the image file with the same mark indicating the shooting location, or only the image file with positioning information, is configured to be subject to frame advance and frame reverse. Hey!

 [0087] According to the second embodiment described above, the playback image is displayed in full screen on the LCD monitor 111! (Fig. 7), and the playback image is displayed as a thumbnail on the map image. In each case! /, You can change the display magnification (electronic zoom magnification) of the playback image.

 [0088] In addition, the display magnification (electronic zoom magnification) of the thumbnail image that is overlaid when the picture 'in' is displayed is changed, or the scale of the map image that is overlaid is changed according to the zoom operation signal. Can do.

 [0089] Furthermore, the state in which the thumbnail image is displayed on the map image and the state in which the map image is reduced on the playback image are switched according to the operation signal from the switch 113d. Therefore, the image that the user wants to see in detail can be displayed in a large size.

 [0090] (Third embodiment)

A third embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same components as those in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and differences will mainly be described. Especially explained The points that do not exist are the same as those in the first and second embodiments. In the present embodiment, Modification 2, Modification 3, and Modification 4 described above will be described in more detail.

 FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a setting menu screen that the main CPU 108 displays on the liquid crystal monitor 11 when the menu switch 113c is operated. The main CPU 108 changes the selection item according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f, and when the determination switch 113g is operated, the menu screen related to the item currently selected is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111.

 [0091] <Photo location mark>

 The shooting location mark that has been selected and determined in the shooting mode (Fig. 6) can be changed by menu setting operations after the selection has been determined. FIG. 12 is a diagram exemplifying a menu screen for performing a setting operation relating to a mark indicating a shooting location. The main CPU 108 selects the “select shooting location mark” item from the examples shown in FIG. 12, and when the decision switch 11 3g is operated in a state of being displayed, the menu screen illustrated in FIG. Display on monitor 111. In this embodiment, the shape and color of the shooting location mark can be selected for each image shot at that shooting location, selected on the map that displays the shooting location mark, or a common shooting for all images. It is possible to select a place mark.

 FIG. 14 is a diagram exemplifying an operation screen when selecting the type of shooting location mark for each image. The main CPU 108 displays the operation screen shown in FIG. 14 on the liquid crystal monitor 111 when the “select for each image” item is selected from the items illustrated in FIG.

In FIG. 14, thumbnail images 41 A to 41 C of image files recorded on the recording medium 10 A are displayed side by side on the liquid crystal monitor 111. The main CPU 108 changes the thumbnail image to be displayed and the image to be selected from the thumbnail images being displayed according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f. In this example, the thumbnail image 41B displayed in a larger size in the center of the screen is the selected image. The main CPU 108 scrolls the thumbnail images left and right in accordance with the rotation operation signal from the diamond 113f. In other words, the rotation operation signal of the dial 113f corresponds to frame advance and frame reverse. When selecting the shooting location mark for each image, the main CPU 108 displays the shooting location mark for the selected image 41B. Is selected.

 The main CPU 108 further displays a plurality of shooting location mark lists 27 with different shapes and colors separately from the thumbnail images. The main CPU 108 changes the mark to be selected from the mark list 27 in accordance with the upward or downward operation signal input from the dial 113f, and when the decision switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 selects the mark at that time. The marked mark is a mark 272 indicating the shooting location of the selected image 41B. The mark list 27 also includes “no display” that hides the shooting location mark. The information on the determined (changed) shooting location mark 272 is recorded in the mark information stored in the image file of the selected image 41B.

 FIG. 15 is a diagram exemplifying an operation screen for selecting the type of shooting location mark on the map. The main CPU 108 displays the operation screen of FIG. 15 on the liquid crystal monitor 111 when the “select on the map” item of the examples illustrated in FIG.

 In FIG. 15, a shooting location mark is displayed on the same map image as the map image illustrated in FIG. These shooting location marks are displayed at the shooting point of an image shot in an area corresponding to the displayed map range in the image file recorded on the recording medium 10A. In addition to the map image, a plurality of shooting location mark lists 27 having different shapes and colors are displayed.

 The main CPU 108 displays a rectangle 28 indicated by the pointer 31. For example, the display position of the pointer 31 when the switch 113d is pressed is one point, the display position of the pointer 31 when the switch 113d is released is one other point, and these two points are diagonal Display the rectangle 28. When the shooting location mark is “selected on the map”, the main CPU 108 selects a mark indicating the shooting location included in the rectangle 28 as a selection target.

[0098] The main CPU 108 changes the mark to be selected from the mark list 27 in accordance with the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f, and when the determination switch 113g is operated, the mark currently selected is Use 28 to indicate the shooting location. The mark list 27 includes “No display” to hide the shooting location mark, and information on the determined (changed) shooting location mark is stored in the corresponding image file and recorded in the mark information! The point is the same as in the case of “select for each image”. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen when the type of shooting location mark is selected in common for all images. When the determination switch 113g is operated while the “select common to all images” item is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. 13, the main CPU 108 displays the operation screen in FIG.

 [0100] In Fig. 16, a plurality of shooting location mark lists 27 with different shapes and colors are displayed. The main CPU 108 changes the mark selected from the mark list 27 according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f. When the decision switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 sets the mark currently selected as a common mark for all image files. When the shooting location mark is “selected in common for all images”, the main CPU 108 selects a mark indicating the shooting location of all the image files recorded on the recording medium 10A at a time.

 [0101] Record location mark information that is not displayed in the mark list 27 and information on the determined (changed) location mark is recorded in the mark information stored in the corresponding image file. This is the same as the case described above.

 [0102] <Switching display of shooting location mark>

 The main CPU 108 displays the menu screen illustrated in FIG. 17 on the LCD monitor 111 when the “switch display” item is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. Let The main CPU 108 changes the selection item according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f. When the determination switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 performs internal settings necessary for displaying the shooting location mark in accordance with the selection content at that time.

 [0103] Based on the above internal settings, when "Display with setting contents" is selected, the main CPU 108 displays the shooting location mark set (changed) in this embodiment in an overlapping manner on the map image. In this case, the shooting location mark for which “no display” is set is not displayed. On the other hand, when “Display all shooting location marks” is selected, the main CPU 108 displays the shooting location mark set (changed) in this embodiment overlaid on the map image, and “No display” is set. The default mark (for example, a normal circle mark) is displayed even if it is! /.

[0104] <Direction display of shooting location mark> When the determination switch 113g is operated in a state where the “shooting direction display” item is selected from among the items illustrated in FIG. 12 and the main CPU 108 is operated, the main CPU 108 displays the menu screen illustrated in FIG. Display. The main CPU 108 changes the selection item according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f. When the determination switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 performs an internal setting as to whether or not to display the shooting direction in accordance with the selection content at that time.

[0105] Based on the above internal settings, the main CPU 108 replaces the shooting location mark set (changed) in this embodiment with the direction mark in the map image when the shooting direction display is "ON". Overlapping display. FIG. 19 is a diagram exemplifying a map image displaying shooting place marks 33 to 37 having directionality. Taking the shooting location mark 33 as an example, it indicates that the camera was pointed at the CG tag. When the shooting direction display is “off”, the main CPU 108 displays the shooting location mark set (changed) in the present embodiment on the map image.

 It should be noted that it is preferable to display the shooting location marks 33 to 37 having directionality when the shooting direction display is “ON” only when the scale of the map image is larger than a predetermined value. This is because in the case of wide-area display with a small scale, the convenience of showing the shooting direction is often low because a building or the like as a subject is too small compared to the map display range and does not appear on the map.

 [0107] <Effective period of shooting location mark setting>

 When the “effective period” item is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. 12 and the decision switch 113g is operated in the state shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 108 displays the menu screen illustrated in FIG. Let The main CPU 108 changes the selection item according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f. When the determination switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 performs internal setting of the valid period of the shooting location mark setting according to the selection content at that time.

[0108] Based on the above internal settings, the main CPU 108 retains the settings related to the shooting location mark set (changed) in the present embodiment when the effective period is "1 day" (non-volatile memory not shown) Saved at) 1 day. The retention period starts when the decision switch 113g is operated to set the valid period or when any change operation is performed on the shooting location mark. The main CPU 108 deletes the settings for the shooting location mark after the retention period has elapsed, and all shooting location marks are default marks. Change to (for example, a normal circle mark).

 [0109] When the validity period is "1 week" or "1 month", the main CPU 108 retains the contents set (changed) in this embodiment (stored in a non-volatile memory not shown) and has a deadline of 1 week. Or 1 month. The start point of the retention period is the same as described above in that it is the setting operation time point related to the effective period or the change operation time point related to the shooting location mark.

 [0110] When the validity period is "indefinite", the main CPU 108 retains the setting contents related to the shooting location mark set (changed) in this embodiment indefinitely (saved in a non-volatile memory not shown). .

 [0111] <Cancel location mark setting>

 The main CPU 108 displays the menu screen illustrated in FIG. 21 on the liquid crystal monitor 111 when the determination switch 113g is operated in a state where the “cancel” item is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. The main CPU 108 changes the selection item according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f. When the enter switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 performs an internal setting as to whether or not to cancel the setting contents regarding the shooting location mark according to the selection contents at that time.

Five.

 [0112] Based on the above internal settings, the main CPU 108 deletes the settings related to the shooting location mark set (changed) in this embodiment when the selection item "Yes" is selected, and all shooting location marks are displayed. Change to default mark (for example, normal circle mark). On the other hand, when “No” is selected as the selection item, the main CPU 108 continues to hold the setting contents regarding the shooting location mark set (changed) in the present embodiment.

 [0113] <Group>

The electronic camera 10 uses the shooting location mark displayed on the map image to group images corresponding to the mark. Multiple images that have been grouped will be the target images for printing (printing) and slideshows. FIG. 22 is a diagram exemplifying a menu screen for performing a setting operation regarding a group. When the determination switch 113g is operated while the “group” item is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. 11, the main CPU 108 causes the liquid crystal monitor 111 to display the menu screen illustrated in FIG. In each of “Print designation”, “Send designation”, “Slide show designation” and “Protect designation” shown in FIG. The target images can be grouped. When print designation is selected, grouping is performed when images are printed on an external printer. When transmission is selected, grouping is performed when transmitting image data files to external devices. When the slide show designation is selected, dulling is performed when images are sequentially reproduced and displayed on the LCD monitor 111. When protection is selected, grouping is performed to protect the image data file from being deleted from the recording medium 10A.

 [0114] <Print order>

 FIG. 23 is a diagram exemplifying an operation screen when print designation is performed. The main CPU 108 displays the operation screen in FIG. 24 on the LCD monitor 111 when the “select on the map” item shown in FIG. Let FIG. 24 is a diagram exemplifying an operation screen for selecting a grouping target image on a map.

 [0115] In FIG. 24, a shooting location mark is displayed on the same map image as the operation screen illustrated in FIG. These shooting location marks are displayed at the shooting point of an image shot in an area corresponding to the displayed map range in the image file recorded on the recording medium 10A. The difference from FIG. 15 is that the shooting location mark list 27 is not displayed. When “selecting on the map” is selected for the dal-bing target image, when the decision switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 collectively collects the images shot at the shooting location in the rectangle 28 at that time.

 [0116] The main CPU 108 selects the “Select for each image” item from the items illustrated in FIG. 23 and operates the determination switch 113g in the state of V, the operation screen of FIG. Display. In FIG. 25, similar to the operation screen illustrated in FIG. 14, thumbnail images 41A to 41C of image files recorded on the recording medium 10A are displayed side by side. The difference from Figure 14 is that the shooting location mark list 27 is not displayed! /.

[0117] When the grouping target images are “selected for each image”, the main CPU 108 scrolls the thumbnail images to the left and right in accordance with the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f as in the case of FIG. Also, the main CPU 108 determines whether or not to display the print mark 273 for the selected image (in the case of FIG. 25, the central thumbnail image 41B) according to the upward or downward operation signal input from the dial 113f. Switch. Display print mark 273 The image file corresponding to the thumbnail image 41B is to be printed.

 [0118] The main CPU 108 selects the “select target mark” item from the examples illustrated in FIG. 23, and when the decision switch 113g is operated in a state of being selected, the operation screen in FIG. Display. In FIG. 26, a plurality of mark lists 29 with different shapes and colors are displayed. The main CPU 108 changes the mark to be selected from the mark list 29 according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113 f. Further, the main CPU 108 switches between “ON” and “NO” for the selection mark in accordance with the upward or downward operation signal input from the dial 113f.

 [0119] When the determination switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 sets all marks set to "Yes" at that time as print target marks. In this case, the main CPU 108 collectively prints only image files having the same shooting location mark as the print target mark.

 Note that “all prints” is an item for collectively setting all image files.

 When the main CPU 108 is switched to “Yes” while “All prints” in the mark list 29 is selected, all the image files are collectively printed regardless of the setting contents for each shooting location mark. Conversely, if “All Print” in Mark List 29 is selected and switched to “No”, not all image files will be printed regardless of the settings for each shooting location mark.

 [0121] When a print instruction is issued with the print target set as described above, the main CPU 108 sequentially reads out the image file to be printed from the recording medium 10A, and reads the read data to an external printer (not To the figure).

 [0122] For “slide show designation” and “protect designation” in FIG. 22, by using the same operation screen and operation menu as the above-described “print designation”, an image file to be displayed as a slide show and a protection target are used. Each image file can be set.

 [0123] <Specify transmission>

FIG. 27 is a diagram exemplifying an operation menu when setting for transmission. Main C The PU 108 displays the menu screen of FIG. 27 on the liquid crystal monitor 111 when the “send designation” item is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. The main CPU 108 further changes the selection item according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f. When the determination switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 causes the liquid crystal monitor 111 to display a menu screen of a selection item at that time.

 [0124] <Restrict according to destination>

 The electronic camera 10 is capable of limiting transmission contents when transmitting an image file to an external device. FIG. 28 is a diagram exemplifying a menu screen for performing a setting operation when the restriction is made according to the transmission destination. When the determination switch 113g is operated while the “restrict by destination” item is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. 27, the main CPU 108 causes the LCD monitor 111 to display the menu screen illustrated in FIG. . In the electronic camera 10, a data list (for example, including an e-mail address, an address, and a zip code) is stored in advance in a non-illustrated nonvolatile memory. The main CPU 108 restricts the transmission contents when the setting contents described later match the transmission destination information of the image file in the data list.

 FIG. 29 is a diagram exemplifying an operation screen when setting an e-mail address. If the main switch 108g is operated in the state shown in Fig. 28, selecting the item from the email address! Display on monitor 111.

 [0126] The main CPU 108 selects a character or the like in accordance with the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f, and the curl position (in FIG. 29, in a square shape) in accordance with the right or left operation signal input from the dial 113f. Move) to the right or left. Further, when the decision switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 registers the mail address inputted at that time in a non-volatile memory (not shown) as destination information for restricting transmission contents.

 FIG. 30 is a diagram exemplifying an operation screen when setting a zip code. When the determination switch 113g is operated while the item “From ZIP code” is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. 28, the main CPU 108 displays the operation screen of FIG.

[0128] The main CPU 108 selects a number according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f, and In response to a right or left operation signal input from the color 113f, the curl position (indicated by a square in FIG. 30) is moved to the right or left. Further, when the determination switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 registers the postal code inputted at that time as non-volatile memory (not shown) as transmission destination information for restricting transmission contents.

FIG. 31 is a diagram exemplifying an operation screen when setting a location name. When the decision switch 113g is operated while the item “From Location Name” is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. 28, the main CPU 108 causes the LCD monitor 111 to display the operation screen of FIG.

[0130] The main CPU 108 displays the name of the prefecture in accordance with the upward or downward operation signal input from the dial 113f. Further, when the determination switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 registers the name of the prefecture displayed at that time as transmission destination information for restricting transmission contents in a nonvolatile memory (not shown).

 FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a menu screen for performing a restriction content setting operation. The main CPU 108 displays the menu screen illustrated in FIG. 32 on the liquid crystal monitor 111 when the determination switch 113g is operated in a state where the “restricted contents” item is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. Let

 [0132] The main CPU 108 changes the selection item according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f. When the decision switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 performs internal setting of the restriction content according to the selection content at that time. Based on the internal setting, the main CPU 108 permits transmission of an image file having the above-described additional information (including positioning information and mark information) when “include shooting location information” is selected. On the other hand, if “Do not include shooting location information” is selected, transmission of image files with the above-mentioned additional information (including positioning information and mark information) is not permitted. In this case, at least the positioning information is deleted from the additional information and the transmission content is limited by transmitting the image file.

 [0133] <Restrict according to sender>

When transmitting an image file to an external device, the electronic camera 10 can also limit the transmission content according to the transmission source. FIG. 33 is a diagram exemplifying a menu screen for performing a setting operation when the restriction is made according to the transmission source. Of the items illustrated in Fig. 27, When the determination switch 113g is operated in the state of selecting “restrict by source” and! /, The main CPU 108 causes the liquid crystal monitor 111 to display the menu screen illustrated in FIG.

 [0134] The main CPU 108 restricts the transmission contents when the setting contents to be described later match the current positioning information. The current positioning information corresponds to the current location of the electronic camera 10. When the determination switch 113g is operated while the item “From ZIP code” is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. 33, the main CPU 108 displays an operation screen similar to FIG. 30 on the LCD monitor 111. . The postal code input procedure is as described above with reference to FIG.

 [0135] The main CPU 108 registers the postal code displayed at that time as transmission source information for limiting transmission contents in a nonvolatile memory (not shown). If the current location of the electronic camera 10 is included in the area corresponding to the postal code registered in the non-volatile memory (not shown), the main CPU 108 determines whether the above-mentioned “restricted content” is set (FIG. 32). , “Include shooting location information” or “Do not include shooting location information! /,” Is determined.

 When the determination switch 113g is operated while the item “From Location Name” is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. 33, the main CPU 108 displays the same operation screen as that in FIG. To display. The procedure for inputting the prefecture name is as described above.

 [0137] The main CPU 108 registers the name of the prefecture displayed at that time as transmission source information for limiting transmission contents in a nonvolatile memory (not shown). When the current location of the electronic camera 10 is included in the area corresponding to the prefecture name registered in the non-volatile memory (not shown), the main CPU 108 is based on the above-mentioned “restricted contents” setting (FIG. 32). Then, “Include shooting location information” or “Do not include shooting location information” is determined.

 [0138] <Restrict according to the content of transmission>

 When transmitting an image file to an external device, the electronic camera 10 can also limit the transmission content according to the content of the image file to be transmitted. FIG. 34 is a diagram exemplifying a menu screen for performing a setting operation in the case of limiting according to transmission contents. When the “Select Restricted by Transmission” item is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. 27 and the decision switch 113g is operated in a state of! /, The main CPU 108 displays the menu screen illustrated in FIG. 34 on the LCD monitor. 111 is displayed.

[0139] The main CPU 108 determines that the setting contents to be described later may be positioning information of the image file to be transmitted. Restricts the content of transmission when it matches the shooting mode information at the time of shooting. When the selection switch 113g is operated in the state of selecting the item from “shooting location information”! /, From among the items illustrated in FIG. 34, the main CPU 108 operates as illustrated in FIG. Display the screen on LCD monitor 111. The procedure for entering the prefecture name and registering it in the non-volatile memory (not shown) is the same as in Figure 31.

 [0140] When the positioning information of the image file to be transmitted matches the prefecture name registered in the non-volatile memory (not shown), the main CPU 108 determines whether or not the above-mentioned "restricted content" setting content (Fig. 32). , Determine “Include shooting location information” or “Do not include shooting location information” in the transmission contents.

 When the determination switch 113g is operated while the item “From the shooting mode” is selected from the items illustrated in FIG. 34, the main CPU 108 displays the operation screen illustrated in FIG. Display. The main CPU 108 selects either “portrait mode” or “landscape mode” according to the rotation operation signal from the dial 113f. Further, the main CPU 108 switches between “restrict” and “non-restrict” for the selected shooting mode in accordance with an upward or downward operation signal input from the dial 113f.

 [0142] When the decision switch 113g is operated, the main CPU 108 sets the image file shot in the shooting mode in which "restrict" is instructed at that time as the restriction target. On the other hand, image files shot in the shooting mode when “No restriction” is instructed are excluded from the restriction target. The main CPU 108 checks the shooting mode of the image file to be transmitted, and determines whether to transmit the image file excluding the positioning information and the power to transmit the image file while including the positioning information, based on the contents of the above instruction. To do.

 [0143] According to the embodiment described above, the following operational effects can be obtained.

(1) When instructing the image to be processed as specified by printing, the shooting location mark on the map can be selected (Fig. 24), so the user can specify the printing target while checking the shooting location on the map. can do. In addition to the printing, file transmission, slide show display, and file protection described above, the processing performed using the specified image file includes copying of the power S file, image size conversion (small picture conversion), and file deletion. Good. (2) Since an image to be processed such as print can be selected for each image (FIG. 25), the user can specify the print target while checking the captured image.

 (3) When instructing images to be processed such as print, images taken at all shooting locations can be selected together (FIG. 26), which is suitable for printing all images. In addition, there is an item that does not print the image of all the shooting points (Fig. 26), so it is suitable when you do not want to print all the images.

 [0145] (4) When specifying an image to be processed such as print, it is now possible to select whether or not to print by shooting location mark, so it is suitable when you do not want to print depending on the type of shooting location mark. It is.

 (5) When an image to be processed such as a print is designated, images corresponding to the same type of shooting location mark can be selected at a time, so the workability is better than when individually instructed.

 [0146] (6) When an image to be processed such as a print is designated, only an image photographed at the photographing point designated using the frame 28 is selectively designated as a target. This is suitable when it is desired to print the captured images collectively.

 [Modification 12]

 When selecting the type of mark on the map, in addition to selectively changing the setting for only the shooting location mark located within the frame 28, only the shooting location mark positioned outside the frame 28 can be selected selectively. The setting may be changed to. In addition, “can be selected within frame 28 / select outside frame 28” may be configured to be switchable.

 [0148] (Fourth embodiment)

 A fourth embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same components as those in the first to third embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and different points will be mainly described. Points that are not particularly described are the same as those in the first to third embodiments. In this embodiment, a map image can also be displayed in the photographing mode (FIG. 6).

The electronic camera 10 of this embodiment can select a map image used in the shooting mode and a map image used in the playback mode. For example, after the shooting mode is activated, the electronic camera 10 includes a map image including the current location of the electronic camera 10 (a position calculated based on a received signal from the GPS device 114) between step S65 and step S66. , Location mark (current Are displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 111 in a manner superimposed on the map image. The map information for displaying the map image is preferably acquired from the external device (such as a personal computer) via the wireless interface 116 or the external interface 112 as the map information (map data) having the latest creation date. By using the latest map information, it is possible to prevent the shooting value mark from being displayed on the old map.

 [0149] On the other hand, when the map image is displayed in the playback mode (Fig. 5) (Yes in step S11), the position measured at the time of shooting (that is, the image file recorded on the recording medium 10A) is displayed. As the map information for displaying the map image including the shooting location), it is preferable to use the map information created immediately before the shooting date of the image. By using the map information at the time of shooting, it is possible to prevent the shooting location mark from being displayed on maps of different ages. If the map information for displaying the map image at the time of shooting is recorded in the recording medium 1 OA! /,!, It is preferable to obtain it from an external device via the wireless interface 116 or the external interface 112. Masle.

 [0150] When multiple shooting location marks are displayed on a map image, if the shooting dates of the images shot at the multiple shooting locations are different, the shooting date of the multiple images is the highest. It is preferable to use map information that is close to the latest shooting date and created before the shooting date.

 [0151] Further, when a plurality of shooting location marks are displayed on the map image, the shooting location marks of all the images recorded in the predetermined folder of the recording medium 10A are displayed on the display range of the LCD monitor 111. Preferably, the scale of the map information is determined so as to be included in the map, and the map information of the determined scale is acquired from the external device. As a result, the shooting location marks of all the images can be displayed on the displayed map image.

[0152] However, when the scale determined as described above is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value, it is preferable to acquire map information having a scale larger than the predetermined value from an external device by dividing it into a plurality. In this case, a plurality of shooting location marks are displayed separately on a plurality of map images. In general, it is more convenient to display the shooting location mark on a map whose scale is large enough to identify buildings on the map, rather than displaying the shooting location mark on a wide-area map with a small scale. If the building can be identified, what the user took at the shooting location It's easy to remember!

[0153] The above description is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment. The first embodiment to the fourth embodiment and the modified examples 1 to 12 used in the description may be configured by appropriately combining them.

[0154] The disclosure of the following priority application is incorporated herein by reference.

 Japanese Patent Application 2006 No. 273038 (October 4, 2006)

 Japanese Patent Application No. 124288 (May 9, 2007)

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A display that displays captured images and map images;

 A display control unit for controlling the display so as to display an identifier indicating a shooting point of the captured image on the map image displayed on the display;

 An instruction unit for instructing the identifier;

 An electronic camera comprising: a control unit that subjects an image file of a photographed image acquired at a photographing point where the identifier designated by the instruction unit is located to a target of predetermined processing.

 [2] In the electronic camera according to claim 1,

 The instructing unit is configured to instruct a predetermined range on the map image, and the control unit is configured to capture a captured image obtained at a capturing point where the identifier included in the range instructed by the instructing unit is located. An electronic camera that collects image files and processes them as a target.

 [3] In the electronic camera according to claim 1,

 The instructing unit is configured to instruct a predetermined range on the map image, and the control unit is configured to capture a photographed image acquired at a photographing point where the identifier outside the range instructed by the instructing unit is located. Electronic camera that collects image files and targets them for predetermined processing

[4] In the electronic camera according to claim 1,

 The instruction unit is configured to collectively indicate all identifiers being displayed on the map image,

 The control unit is an electronic camera in which all image files of captured images acquired at a shooting point where all identifiers collectively designated by the instruction unit are located are subjected to predetermined processing.

 [5] The electronic camera according to claim 4,

 When the identifier comprises a plurality of different marks,

The control unit collects all of the image files of the captured images acquired at the imaging point where the same mark on the map image is located, and performs the predetermined processing, and the same mark on the map image Image file of the shot image acquired at the shooting point An electronic camera that switches all of the cameras to one of the predetermined processing targets.

[6] In the electronic camera according to claim 1,

 When the identifier is composed of a plurality of different marks,

 The instruction unit is configured to instruct any one mark on the map image,

 The control unit selects an image file having the same mark as the mark instructed by the instruction unit from among a plurality of image files in which the mark displayed at each shooting point on the map image is located. An electronic camera that is subject to predetermined processing all together.

[7] The electronic camera according to claim 6,

 When the identifier is composed of a plurality of different marks,

 The instruction unit is configured to instruct whether the list is displayed on the display! /, Or from among the plurality of marks! /, Shift,

 The control unit collects all the image files to which the same mark as the mark instructed by the instruction unit is given among a plurality of image files corresponding to each shooting point where the identifier is located on the map image. An electronic camera that is subject to predetermined processing.

[8] The electronic camera according to claim 6 or 7,

 The control unit collectively targets all of a plurality of image files corresponding to the same mark displayed at each shooting point on the map image, and each shooting point on the map image. An electronic camera that switches all of multiple image files corresponding to the same mark displayed on the

[9] Claims 1 to 8! /, Or the electronic camera according to claim 1! /,

 The predetermined process includes at least one of file transmission of a photographed image, printing of a photographed image, slide show display of the photographed image, file protection of the photographed image, size conversion processing of the photographed image, and file deletion of the photographed image. .