JP2000029091A - Camera and information storage device for camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize the miniaturization, the lightening in weight and the reduction of cost by providing a memory means storing 1st data prepared before photographing and 2nd data generated at photographing. SOLUTION: Before going out for photographing, a photographer connects the camera 101 to a CD-ROM driver 181, segments a geographical name dictionary for a desired area from a CD-ROM 191 incorporating the place name dictionary, and preserves it in the memory 133 of the camera 101. When the photographer reaches a photographing place, he(she) selects the geographical name added to an image from the geographical name dictionary preserved in the memory 133 by 'name selection' subroutine. A photographing control mode for the camera 101 is set according to 'photographing condition setting' subroutine, and continuously a title added to the image is selected according to 'title selection' subroutine. By performing photographing according to 'release' subroutine, the image is recorded on film and the geographical name, the photographing condition and the title selected by the subroutine are recorded in the memory 133 of the camera 101.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a camera having a memory means for storing a plurality of different types of data and an improvement of an information storage device for the camera.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, information such as a place name or a map is stored in a camera, and place name information is recorded in a photographed image to improve the simplicity of organizing print images and the searchability of digitized images. A proposal has been made. In this case, the place name or map information has a hierarchical structure, and the place name information of the whole world or a specific country has a huge amount of information.
A proposal has also been made to store only a part of the hierarchy of place name information in a camera and reduce the load on the amount of information mounted on the camera.

For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-313988,
The camera has a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver and a CD-RO containing an electronic map for each area.
An external storage medium such as M is configured to be detachable,
There is disclosed a technique of extracting a place name of a shooting place from an electronic map from latitude / longitude information of a shooting place detected by a PS receiving apparatus, and recording the place name together with an image on a film.

In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-61924, an IC card having place name information is mounted on a camera, and the place name information is stored in a flash ROM in the camera. A technique is disclosed in which information is read and a positioning result or a place name recognition result is printed on a film.

[0005]

However, the camera provided by using the above-mentioned known technique has the following disadvantages.

In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 8-313988, a CD
The map database in the ROM format is a database edited in advance by the publisher, and does not always contain the information required by the user. Therefore, when the user searches for necessary information from the CD-ROM, the search may be complicated due to too much unnecessary information, or may be omitted. In recent years, cameras that store various kinds of information when photographed by the camera as digital data in a memory have become popular. However, CD-R
Since the OM is a read-only memory, when storing information obtained by the camera at the time of shooting, a storage means different from a CD-ROM is required.
And it becomes expensive.

Also, in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-61924,
Since the entire contents of the IC card are transferred to the flash ROM and stored therein, unnecessary information is also stored in the camera, resulting in excess or deficiency of information mounted on the camera as in the case of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-313988. Further, in the known technique, since the flash ROM is used only for storing the database, another storage means is required to store the photographing information by the camera. As in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-313988, The camera becomes large and expensive.

(Object of the Invention) A first object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of efficiently storing a plurality of different types of data in one memory means and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and price. It is something to offer.

A second object of the present invention is to enable new recording and erasing of the first and second data independently, to make it easy to change the stored data, and to eliminate the need for an excessively large memory means. The aim is to provide a camera that can do this.

A third object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of efficiently storing place name data and other different types of data in one memory means, and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost. Is what you do.

A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of efficiently storing map data and other different types of data in one memory means, and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and price. Is what you do.

A fifth object of the present invention is to efficiently store data related to a photographed image and other different types of data in one memory means, thereby achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost. It is intended to provide a camera.

[0013] A sixth object of the present invention is to efficiently store data related to the shooting location of a shot image and other different types of data in one memory means to achieve a reduction in size, weight, and cost. The aim is to provide a camera that can do this.

A seventh object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of efficiently storing electronic data of a photographed image and other different types of data in one memory means, and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost. It is something to offer.

An eighth object of the present invention is to make it possible to increase the amount of other types of data when the amount of one type of data is small, and to efficiently store data in one memory means. It is an object of the present invention to provide a camera capable of achieving small size, light weight and low cost.

A ninth object of the present invention is to provide a camera which can use a plurality of different types of data in a device different from the camera, thereby facilitating data editing. It is assumed that.

A tenth object of the present invention is to provide a camera which can efficiently and safely manage information that should not be erased and information that can be erased.

An eleventh object of the present invention is to provide a camera information storage device capable of storing a plurality of types of high-value data with a small storage capacity and achieving a reduction in size, weight and cost. It is assumed that.

A twelfth object of the present invention is to efficiently store place name data and other different types of data, reduce the size and weight,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a camera information storage device that can achieve a low price.

A thirteenth object of the present invention is to efficiently store map data and other different types of data, reduce the size and weight,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a camera information storage device that can achieve a low price.

A fourteenth object of the present invention is to provide a camera information storage capable of efficiently storing a database of titles to be added to a photographed image and other different types of data and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and price. It is intended to provide a device.

A fifteenth object of the present invention is to provide an information storage device for a camera capable of efficiently storing data relating to a photographed image and other different types of data, and achieving a reduction in size, weight and cost. It is intended to provide.

A sixteenth object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of efficiently storing data relating to the shooting location of a shot image and other different types of data to achieve a reduction in size, weight, and cost. It is intended to provide an information storage device.

A seventeenth object of the present invention is to provide an information storage device for a camera capable of efficiently storing electronic data of a photographed image and other different types of data, and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost. What you want to do.

An eighteenth object of the present invention is to efficiently store, in a single memory means, a map database prepared in advance and data of a photographing place acquired at the time of photographing, thereby achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost. The aim is to provide a camera that can do it.

A nineteenth object of the present invention is to store a map database prepared in advance, data of a photographing place acquired at the time of photographing, and image data in one memory means efficiently, to reduce the size and weight and to reduce the cost. It is an object of the present invention to provide a camera capable of achieving the generalization.

[0027]

In order to achieve the first object, according to the present invention, there is provided a camera having an image pickup means, comprising: first data prepared in advance before photographing; This is a camera having a memory means for storing second data generated during shooting.

In order to achieve the second object,
The present invention according to claim 2, wherein the first data and the second data
Is a camera in which at least one of the above data is data capable of at least one of recording and erasing.

In order to achieve the third object,
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the camera according to the first aspect, wherein the first data is a place name database.

In order to achieve the fourth object,
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the camera according to the first aspect, wherein the first data is a map database.

In order to achieve the fifth object,
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the camera according to the first aspect, wherein the second data is data stored in association with a captured image.

Further, in order to achieve the sixth object,
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the camera according to the fifth aspect, wherein the second data is data stored in association with a shooting location.

In order to achieve the seventh object,
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the camera according to the first aspect, wherein the imaging unit is an electronic imaging unit that photoelectrically converts a subject image, and the second data is captured image data.

Further, in order to achieve the eighth object,
The present invention according to claim 8, further comprising a memory control means for controlling the sum of the capacity of the first data and the capacity of the second data to be within the storage capacity of the memory means. Camera.

In order to achieve the ninth object,
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the camera according to the first aspect, wherein the memory means is configured to be detachable from the camera.

[0036] In order to achieve the tenth object, the present invention according to claim 10 provides that the first data is
2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the data is non-erasable data, and the second data is data capable of at least one of recording and erasing.

In order to achieve the first object,
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a camera having an image pickup means, comprising a memory means for storing first data which becomes unnecessary with the photographing and second data which increases with the photographing. The camera is configured to coexist and store a plurality of data having different amounts of change tendency.

In order to achieve the second object,
A twelfth aspect of the present invention is the camera according to the first aspect, wherein at least one of the first data and the second data is data capable of at least one of recording and erasing.

In order to achieve the third object,
According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the camera according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the first data is a place name database.

In order to achieve the fourth object,
According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the camera according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the first data is a map database.

In order to achieve the fifth object,
According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the camera according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the second data is data stored in association with a captured image.

Further, in order to achieve the sixth object,
The present invention according to claim 16 is the camera according to claim 15, wherein the second data is data stored in association with a shooting location.

Further, in order to achieve the seventh object,
The invention according to claim 17 is the camera according to claim 11, wherein the imaging means is an electronic imaging means for photoelectrically converting a subject image, and the second data is photographed image data.

Further, in order to achieve the eighth object,
The present invention according to claim 18, wherein the memory control means for controlling the sum of the capacity of the first data and the capacity of the second data to be within the storage capacity of the memory means. Camera.

In order to achieve the ninth object,
The present invention according to claim 19 is the camera according to claim 11, wherein the memory means is configured to be detachable from the camera.

In order to achieve the eleventh object, the present invention according to claim 20 is characterized in that the first data used at the time of photographing an image and the second data generated at the time of photographing the image are provided.
And a camera information storage device for storing the above data.

Further, in order to achieve the twelfth object, the present invention according to claim 21, further comprises:
An information storage device for a camera according to claim 20, which is a place name database.

Further, in order to achieve the thirteenth object, according to the present invention as defined in claim 22, the first data is expressed by:
A camera information storage device according to claim 20, which is a map database.

Further, in order to achieve the fourteenth object, the present invention according to claim 23 provides that the first data is
21. A camera information storage device according to claim 20, which is a title dictionary of photographed images.

[0050] In order to achieve the fifteenth object, the present invention according to claim 24 provides that the second data is
3. The data stored in association with a photographed image.
0 is an information storage device for a camera.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the sixteenth object, the second data
3. The data stored in association with a photographing location.
4. The information storage device for a camera according to item 4.

In order to achieve the seventeenth object, the present invention according to claim 26 is characterized in that the second data is
A camera information storage device according to claim 20, wherein the camera information storage device is photographed image data.

In order to achieve the eighteenth object, according to the present invention, there is provided a camera having an imaging means and a positioning means for outputting a positioning signal, wherein the memory means stores a map database in advance. And a memory control means for storing, in the memory means, data relating to a photographing location obtained from a result of collating the positioning signal with the map database.

According to a twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the nineteenth object, the imaging means is an electronic imaging means for photoelectrically converting a subject image, and the memory control means is a photoelectric conversion means. 28. The camera according to claim 27, wherein the converted photographed image data is also stored in said memory means.

[0055]

1 to 20 are diagrams according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a storage data structure of the storage means of the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In a storage means such as a flash memory of a camera, a data storage area is divided into N, and address numbers A (0) to A (N-1) are assigned.
A plurality of sets of place name dictionaries each including a place name information group described later are stored in the area corresponding to the address on the head side.
On the other hand, in the area corresponding to the address on the tail side, additional information corresponding to the captured image is stored every time one frame is captured. Here, the additional information indicates the focal length of the lens at the time of photographing, the shutter time, the aperture value, the photographing condition indicating the photographing time, the specific place name indicating the photographing place or the latitude / longitude of the photographing place, and the content of the image. It is composed of a title and the like. The place name dictionary group and the additional information can be independently written and erased by a method described later.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, reference numeral 101 denotes a camera having a function of recording a subject image and place name information on a built-in film; a photographing lens 102, a finder eyepiece 103,
It has a main switch 104 corresponding to a power switch, a release button 105, and a communication connector 106. Also,
A display 11 such as a liquid crystal panel is provided on the back of the camera 101.
1, scroll button 112, mode selection button 11
3, Selection confirmation button 114, microphone 1 for voice input
15. A voice input switch 116 is provided.

Reference numeral 191 denotes a CD-ROM in which a place name database and a place name dictionary comprising an information management program for the database are recorded. The CD-ROM 191 is a CD-R.
It is inserted into the OM drive 181. Then, the place name database is read based on a command from the camera 101, and the read place name information group is transferred to the camera 101 via the connector 182 and the connector 106.

FIG. 3 shows the camera 101 and C shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing details of a D-ROM drive 181;
First, the configuration of the camera 101 will be described.

Reference numeral 121 denotes a CP for controlling the operation of the entire camera.
U, which is a one-chip microcomputer having ROM, RAM, EEPROM, A / D and D / A conversion functions. 12
Reference numeral 2 denotes a power supply for supplying power to the CPU 121 and various circuits and actuators in the camera 101.

The luminous flux from the object is
Quick return mirror 123, penta roof prism 1
24, the image is formed as a finder image through the eyepiece 103, and is used for observation by the photographer. At the time of photographing, the quick return mirror 123 is retracted upward in the drawing, and the light flux whose exposure time has been adjusted by the focal plane shutter 125 is recorded on the film 126 as a subject image.

Reference numeral 127 denotes a lens driving device for driving the focusing of the photographing lens 102 or driving an aperture (not shown). 128 is the aforementioned quick return mirror 123
And a winding device for mechanically charging the focal plane shutter 125 and winding the film 126. Reference numeral 104 denotes a main switch. When the switch is turned on by the photographer, the CPU 121 exits the sleep state and permits execution of a predetermined program related to photographing. Reference numeral 131 denotes a photographing preparation switch (hereinafter, also referred to as SW1) for starting execution of a photographing preparation operation such as photometry and focus adjustment, and 132, a photographing switch (hereinafter, also referred to as SW2) for starting an exposure operation on the film 126. These two switches are mechanically linked with the release button 105 described above. The switch SW1 is turned on when the button 105 is half-pressed, and the switch SW2 is turned on when the button 105 is fully pressed. A shooting operation is performed.

Reference numeral 133 denotes a memory for storing place name information, which will be described later, and may be an EEPROM, a flash memory, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or the like. Reference numeral 134 denotes a data imprinting device, which is a multi-dot LED (Light Em
Iting Diode) is configured as a unit densely arranged in the vertical direction.
Is controlled to blink, and character data can be optically recorded on the film. Reference numeral 106 denotes a connector for exchanging data with an external device, and inputs / outputs various information to / from the outside. 111 is a display composed of a liquid crystal panel or the like,
The shooting conditions set in the camera, the place names recorded in the images, and the like are displayed.

Reference numeral 112 denotes a scroll switch group linked to the scroll buttons. Four switches are arranged below the scroll buttons 112 shown in FIG. 2, and the selection and change of the place name hierarchy and place names are performed by a method described later. Will be 113
Are mode selection buttons for selecting various operation modes of the camera.
A shooting condition setting mode or the like is selected, and information corresponding to the selected mode is displayed on the display unit 111. 114
Is a selection confirmation button, which is an operation member used when the photographer performs a selection operation on predetermined information from a plurality of pieces of information and finally finalizes the selected information.

Reference numeral 115 denotes a microphone, which is used for setting photographing conditions of the camera and selecting a desired place name from the place name information stored in the memory 133 by the voice of the photographer. It is also used as necessary to record sound around the subject at the time of shooting or to record the voice of the photographer as a memo. Reference numeral 116 denotes a voice input button, and voice input from the microphone 115 is executed by pressing the button 116.

Next, the configuration of the CD-ROM drive 181 will be described.

Reference numeral 181 denotes a CD-ROM drive, and reference numeral 183 denotes a drive section for driving the CD-ROM 191 to read information. Reference numeral 184 denotes a controller that controls the driving unit 183 and controls data transfer with an external device such as a camera via a connector 182.
Reference numeral 4 reads information in a predetermined range from the CD-ROM 191 in response to a data read command from the camera 101, and transfers data to the camera 101.

FIG. 4 shows the main switch 1 of the camera 101.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an initial screen when the camera is turned on and the camera is turned on, and also shows a display 111 and various operation members arranged on the back of the camera 101 described in FIG. I have. Incidentally, 141 in the display 111 is an operation mode display section of the camera, and 142 is an operation mode selection index.

Next, each operation mode will be described. The “place name extraction” mode cuts out part of place name information from a place name database stored in the CD-ROM 191,
This is a mode in which a program stored and saved in the memory 133 in the camera is executed, and an operation method will be described with reference to FIG. The “place name selection” mode is a mode for executing a program for selecting a particular place name recorded in association with an image at the time of shooting from the place name information stored in the camera in the “place name cutout” mode. The operation method will be described below. The "photographing condition setting" mode is a mode for setting photographing conditions such as an exposure control program diagram of a camera, an autofocus mode, a photometric sensitivity distribution switch, and a continuous photographing single photographing switch. The operation method will be described with reference to FIG.

The "title" mode is a mode for executing a program for selecting a title such as "happy birthday" which is recorded in association with an image at the time of shooting. This will be described with reference to FIG. The “additional information transfer” mode is a mode in which various information acquired at the time of shooting and stored in the memory 133 is transferred to an external device such as a desktop computer in order to be added to a shot image. I do. The "place name deletion" mode is the "place name extraction"
This is a mode for selecting a program for deleting a part of the place name dictionary stored in the camera according to the mode. An operation method will be described with reference to FIG. The “delete additional information” mode is a mode for deleting various types of additional information acquired at the time of shooting and stored in the memory 133, and an operation method will be described with reference to FIG.

In each of the operation modes, each time the mode selection button 113 is pressed once, the selection index 142
Move down sequentially. When the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed after the indicator 142 is set to the operation mode to be executed, the execution of the corresponding mode is started, and the screen is switched to the screens of FIGS.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an execution screen of a program for extracting place name information.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the CD-ROM 1
81 connector 182 is connected to connector 106 of camera 101.
To the CD-ROM 191 having the place name dictionary.
-Attach to ROM181. Then, when the place name extracting program is selected by the method described with reference to FIG. 4, the screen of FIG.

In FIG. 5, reference numeral 151 denotes a cut-out area display section. The place name dictionary used in this embodiment has a hierarchical structure, in which a place name is selected by pressing the scroll button 112 in the leftward and rightward directions, and a subdivision in the corresponding level is performed by pressing the up and down direction of the pressing part. It is configured to select the activation area. In the display of FIG. 5, the place name for each prefecture, which is the highest hierarchy of the place name dictionary, is displayed, and it is indicated that "Hokkaido" is in a cutout preparation state. When the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed in this state, all the place names included in “Hokkaido” are cut out and transferred to the memory 133 of the camera. Subsequently, by repeatedly executing the above-described selective cutout operation, a group of place names in a plurality of regions is stored in the camera. In this embodiment, it is assumed that "Tokyo" is cut out after "Hokkaido".

When the place name extracting operation is completed and the mode button 113 is pressed, the screen returns to the initial screen of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining an execution screen of a program which is cut out in FIG. 5 and selects a desired place name at the time of shooting from a place name information group stored in the memory 133 of the camera 101.

Prior to photographing, when the photographer presses the mode selection button 113 on the back of the camera 101 and selects the place name selection program by the method described with reference to FIG. 4, the screen shown in FIG. Is done.

In the figure, reference numeral 154 denotes a place name display section, which displays place names stored in the memory 133 of the camera 101. In this embodiment, the number of place names simultaneously displayed is four, and when other place names are selected, the hidden place names are sequentially displayed by pressing the scroll button 112 in the vertical pressing portion. Can be. The place name of the area 155 displayed in white on a black background is a place name in a selection preparation state. In the figure, “Tokyo” is selected, and when the selection and confirmation button 114 is pressed in this state, the place name information of “Tokyo” is added to the next image to be shot. Specifically, a code corresponding to “Tokyo” is written in the place name part of the additional information stored at the end address in FIG.

When the place name selection operation is completed and the mode button 113 is pressed, the screen returns to the initial screen of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a view for explaining an execution screen of a program for setting the photographing conditions of the camera.

Prior to photographing, when the photographer presses the mode selection button 113 on the back of the camera 101 and selects the photographing condition setting program by the method described with reference to FIG.
The screen of FIG. 7 is displayed on the display 111.

In the figure, reference numeral 157 denotes an individual photographing condition display section, "AE" is an exposure control mode, "AF" is an auto focus mode, "photometry" is a photometric sensitivity distribution switching mode, and "film feeding" is This is a mode for switching between continuous shooting and single shooting. Reference numeral 158 denotes a selection index of the above-mentioned shooting condition, and selects a shooting condition to be changed in setting by a pressing operation of the scroll button 112 with a vertical pressing portion. In the figure, "AE"
Is pressed. In this state, when the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed, the screen is switched to an exposure control mode selection screen (not shown), and “shutter priority AE”, “aperture priority AE”,
A desired control mode can be selected from “Program AE” or the like.

When the photographing condition setting operation is completed and the mode button 113 is pressed, the screen returns to the initial screen of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an execution screen of a program for selecting a title.

Prior to photographing, when the photographer presses the mode selection button 113 on the back of the camera 101 and selects the title selection program by the method described with reference to FIG.
The screen of FIG. 8 is displayed on the display 111.

In the figure, reference numeral 161 denotes a title display unit, on which titles stored in the ROM of the CPU 121 of the camera 101 are displayed. In this embodiment, the number of titles displayed at the same time is four. To select other titles, use the scroll button 1
It is possible to sequentially display non-display titles by pressing the vertical pressing portion 12. The title of the area 162 displayed white on a black background is the title in the selection preparation state. In the figure, “happy birthday” has been selected, and when the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed in this state, the title “happy birthday” is added to the image to be captured next. Specifically, a character code corresponding to "happy birthday" is written in the title portion of the additional information stored at the end address in FIG.

When the title selection operation is completed and the mode button 113 is pressed, the display returns to the initial screen of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a view for explaining an execution screen of a program for transferring the additional information stored in association with the image to the outside.

After the photographing is completed, the photographer connects the information processing device such as a desktop computer to the connector 10 of the camera 101.
6 and the additional information transfer program is executed by the method described with reference to FIG. 4, the screen of FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 164 denotes a transfer button. A cancel button 165 selects one of the buttons by pressing the scroll button 112 with a vertical pressing portion. Then, a button displayed in white on a black background is in a selected state. In this figure, “Transfer” is selected, and when the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed in this state, the additional information on all the photographed frames stored in the storage unit of FIG. 1 is transferred to the desktop computer. On the other hand, if “cancel” is selected and the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed, the additional information is not transferred.

When the additional information transfer operation is completed and the mode button 113 is pressed, the screen returns to the initial screen of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an execution screen of a program for deleting the place name dictionary cut out and stored in the memory 133.

If the photographer determines that the place name information stored and stored in the camera 101 is no longer necessary during or after the photographing, the place name deleting program is selected by the method described with reference to FIG. The screen shown in FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 167 denotes an area name display section of the area name dictionary, which displays the area name of the area name dictionary stored in the memory 133 of the camera 101. In this embodiment, since two sets of place name dictionaries "Hokkaido" and "Tokyo" are stored, both names are displayed in 167.
Then, the place name dictionary to be deleted is displayed on the scroll button 112.
Is selected by the pressing operation of the pressing portion in the up-down direction. The place name dictionary of the area 168 displayed in white on a black background is the dictionary name in the preparation state for deletion. In the figure, "Hokkaido" is selected, and when the selection and confirmation button 114 is pressed in this state, all the place name information included in "Hokkaido" is deleted. Then, since the free space in the memory 133 increases, a new place name dictionary or additional information of an image can be written in the free space. When the place name deleting operation is completed and the mode button 113 is pressed, the screen returns to the initial screen of FIG.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an execution screen of a program for erasing the additional information stored in the memory 133.

When the additional information is transferred to the external device according to the procedure described with reference to FIG. 9 and it is determined that the additional information is no longer necessary, the additional information erasing program is selected according to the method described with reference to FIG. The screen shown in FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 171 denotes an erase button. Reference numeral 172 denotes a cancel button, and one of the buttons is selected by a pressing operation of a vertical pressing portion of the scroll button 112. Then, a button displayed in white on a black background is in a selected state. In this figure, "delete" is selected, and when the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed in this state, the additional information on all the photographed frames stored in the memory of FIG. 1 is deleted. On the other hand, select "Cancel"
When the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed, the additional information is not deleted.

When the additional information erasing operation is completed and the mode button 113 is pressed, the display returns to the initial screen of FIG.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the main operation of the CPU 121 in accordance with the setting operation and the photographing operation of the various operation modes in the camera 101 described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 11. Referring to FIGS. The outline will be described according to this flowchart.

The operation is started from step S1001. First, in step S1002, when it is detected that the main switch 104 of the camera 101 in FIG. 2 is turned on by the photographer, the process proceeds to step S1003, and the display 111 shows the state shown in FIG. Display the initial screen.

In the next step S1004, it is determined whether or not the photographer has operated the release button 105 and turned on the switch SW1 (photographing preparation switch 131) in conjunction with the release button 105. As a result, if the switch SW1 is on, the process advances to step S1801 to execute a "release" subroutine. The details of the "release" subroutine will be described later.

If it is determined in step S1004 that the switch SW1 is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1004.
Proceeding to 1005, the number of pressing operations of the mode button 113 of the camera 101 is recognized. Then, the next step S1
In step 006, according to the recognized number of times the button 113 has been pressed, steps S1101, S1201, S1
301, S1401, S1501, S1601, S17
01 are executed. The subroutines of steps S1101 to S1701 are execution subroutines of the various input operations described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 11, and specific operations will be described later with reference to FIGS.

After executing the subroutine or the "release" subroutine, the flow returns to step S1003, and the above flow is repeatedly executed until the main switch 104 of the camera is turned off.

FIGS. 13 to 20 are flowcharts showing the detailed operation of each subroutine in the main routine shown in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S11 shown in FIG.
This subroutine is a "place name extraction" subroutine executed in step S01. The subroutine will be described with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG.

Step S1101 is followed by step S1101.
In step 1102, the communication with the CD-ROM drive 181 is performed to check the attributes such as the area of the place name dictionary built in the CD-ROM 191 and the data capacity of the information. The result is shown on the display 111 in FIG. Display as follows. Then, in the next step S1103, the pressing operation state of the scroll button 112 in FIG. 5 is recognized, and in the following step S1104, the cut-out area of the place name dictionary is determined in accordance with the pressing operation, and the result is shown in FIG. Is displayed in white characters.

In the next step S1105, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the selection confirmation button 114 has been pressed, and if not, the process returns to step S1103 to repeatedly execute steps S1103 to S1104. If it is determined that the selection confirmation button 114 has been pressed, the process advances to step S1106. I do. As a result, if the former has a larger capacity, it is impossible to completely store the place name information in the storage medium, so the process proceeds to step S1110, and the display 111 indicates that the storage medium is insufficient in capacity. Display warning by method. On the other hand, if the latter has a larger capacity, step S110
8, the location name dictionary of the area name selected in step S1104 is stored in the C-ROM drive 181 via the CD-ROM drive 181.
Read from the D-ROM 191. Then, in the next step S1109, the read place name dictionaries are sequentially stored and stored in the memory 133.

After the execution of step S1109 or step S1110, the flow advances to step S1111, and FIG.
It is determined whether or not the mode button 113 has been pressed. If the mode button 113 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1111.
Then, if it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed, the process returns to the main routine of FIG. 12 in step S1112.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S12 shown in FIG.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of a “place name selection” subroutine executed in step S01, and the subroutine will be described with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG.

Step S1201 is followed by step S120.
In step 1202, the individual place name information in the place name dictionary stored and stored in the memory 133 in the above-mentioned "place name cutout" subroutine is displayed on the display 111 as shown in FIG.
Then, in the next step S1203, the state of the pressing operation of the scroll button 112 in FIG. 6 is recognized, and in the following step S1204, a desired place name among the individual place names stored in the memory 133 in response to the pressing operation Is selected, and the result is displayed as white characters on a black background as shown in FIG.

In the next step S1205, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the selection confirmation button 114 has been pressed. If not, the process returns to step S1203 to repeatedly execute steps S1203 to S1204. If it is determined that the selection confirmation button 114 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1106, where the selected place name is decided. In the subsequent step S1107, the decided place name is temporarily stored in the RAM of the CPU 121.

In the next step S1208, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the mode button 113 has been pressed. If the mode button 113 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1208.
Wait at. Thereafter, when it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed, in step S1209, the process returns to the main routine of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation in step S13 shown in FIG.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of a “photographing condition setting” subroutine executed in step S01, and the subroutine will be described with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG.

Step S1301 is followed by step S1301.
In step 1302, each item of the photographing condition is displayed on the display 111 as shown in FIG. Then, the next step S13
At 03, the state of the pressing operation of the scroll button 112 of FIG. 7 is recognized, and at the following step S1304, the selection and change of the photographing conditions are performed according to the pressing operation. Here, by pressing the scroll button 112 in the vertical direction, the user selects a photographing condition to be changed, that is, selects photographing conditions such as “AE mode”, “AF mode”, and “photometry mode”. Through the pressing operation in the direction, a detailed setting change within the selected photographing condition is performed.

In the next step S1305, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the selection confirmation button 114 has been pressed, and if not, the process returns to step S1303 to repeatedly execute steps S1303 to S1304. In step S1305, the selection confirmation button 114
If it is determined that has been pressed, the flow advances to step S1306, where the photographing conditions are determined.

In the next step S1307, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the mode button 113 has been pressed. If the mode button 113 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1307.
Wait at. Thereafter, when it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed, the process returns to the main routine in FIG. 12 in step S1308.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing step S14 shown in FIG.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the operation of a “title selection” subroutine executed in Step 01, and this subroutine will be described with reference to FIG. 16 and FIG.

Step S1401 is followed by step S140.
In 1402, the CPU 121 displays a list of titles stored in the ROM on the display 111 as shown in FIG. Then, in the next step S1403, FIG.
Then, in the next step S1404, the selected title is displayed as a white character on a black background as shown in FIG.

In the next step S1405, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the selection confirmation button 114 has been pressed, and if not, the process returns to step S1403 to repeatedly execute steps S1403 to S1404. In step S1405, the selection confirmation button 114
Is determined to have been pressed, the flow advances to step S1406, where the selection of a title is determined, and the subsequent step S1406 is executed.
In 1407, the determined title is displayed in the CPU 121.
Temporarily in the RAM.

In the next step S1408, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the mode button 113 has been pressed. If the mode button 113 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1408.
Wait at. Thereafter, when it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed,
In step S1409, the process returns to the main routine of FIG.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S15 shown in FIG.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the operation of an “additional information transfer” subroutine executed in Step 01, and the subroutine will be described with reference to FIG. 17 and FIG. 9 described above.

Step S1501 is followed by step S1501.
In step 1502, communication is performed with an external device such as a desktop personal computer (not shown), and after confirming that data transmission from the camera 101 is possible, the image is displayed on the display 111 as shown in FIG. Then, in the next step S1503, the pressing operation state of the scroll button 112 in FIG. 9 is recognized, and in the following step S1504, a command to execute data transfer or transfer cancellation is selected according to the pressing operation, and the result is shown in FIG. 9 is displayed in white characters on a black background.

In the next step S1505, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the selection confirmation button 114 has been pressed, and if not, the process returns to step S1503 to repeatedly execute steps S1503 to S1504. In step S1505, the selection confirmation button 114
If it is determined that the command has been pressed, the process advances to step S1506 to determine whether the command selected and confirmed in step S1504 is data transfer. As a result, if the data transfer command has been selected, the process advances to step S1507 to transmit the additional information added to the captured image and stored at the end of the memory in FIG. 1 to an external device such as a desktop personal computer. . Also, the above step S1506
If it is determined that the data transfer mode is determined to be canceled in step S1506, the process proceeds from step S1506 to step S15.
The process jumps to 08, and no additional information is transferred.

In step S1508, it is determined whether or not the mode button 113 in FIG. 9 has been pressed. If not, the process stands by in step S1508. Thereafter, when it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed, the process returns to the main routine in FIG. 12 in step S1509.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S16 shown in FIG.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the operation of the “delete place name” subroutine executed in FIG.
This subroutine will be described with reference to FIG.

Step S1601 is followed by step S
In step 1602, the place name dictionary stored and stored in the memory 133 in the above-described “place name cutout” subroutine is displayed on the display device 111 as shown in FIG. Then, in the next step S1603, the pressing operation state of the scroll button 112 in FIG.
In step 4, a place name dictionary area to be deleted is selected, and the result is displayed as white characters on a black background as shown in FIG.

In the next step S1605, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the 0 selection confirmation button 114 has been pressed, and if not, the process returns to step S1603 to repeatedly execute steps S1603 to S1604. In step S1605, the selection confirmation button 11
If it is determined that No. 4 has been pressed, step S1606
Then, the selected place name dictionary is deleted from the memory 133.

In the next step S1607, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the 0 mode button 113 has been pressed. If the mode button 113 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1607.
Wait at. Thereafter, when it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed, the process returns to the main routine in FIG. 12 in step S1608.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S17 shown in FIG.
21 is a flowchart showing the operation of an "additional information erasure" subroutine executed in Step 01, and this subroutine will be described with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 11 described above.

Step S1701 is followed by step S
At 1702, an erasure screen is displayed on the display 111 as shown in FIG. Then, in the next step S1703, the state of the pressing operation of the scroll button 112 in FIG. 11 is recognized, and in the following step S1704, a command for deleting the additional information or canceling the erasing operation according to the pressing operation is selected. The result is displayed as white characters on a black background as shown in FIG.

In the next step S1705, FIG.
It is determined whether or not one of the selection confirmation buttons 114 has been pressed, and if not, the process returns to step S1703 to repeatedly execute steps S1703 to S1704. In step S1705, the selection confirmation button 11
If it is determined that No. 4 has been pressed, step S1706
Then, it is determined whether or not the command selected and confirmed in step S1604 is additional information deletion. As a result, if the additional information deletion command has been selected, step S17
In step 07, the additional information stored in the lower part of the memory of FIG. 1 added to the photographed image is deleted. If it is determined in step S1706 that the information erasing mode has been canceled, the process proceeds to step S1706.
Then, the process jumps to step S1708, and the additional information is not deleted.

In the next step S1708, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the first mode button 113 has been pressed. If the mode button 113 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1708.
Wait at. Thereafter, when a pressing operation is performed, step S17 is performed.
At 09, the process returns to the main routine of FIG.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the operation in step S18 shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of a “release” subroutine executed in step S01, and the subroutine will be described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIGS.

The release button 10 shown in FIG.
When 5 is half-pressed, the switch SW1 is turned on,
The process moves from step S1004 in FIG. 12 to step S1801, and the “release” subroutine in FIG. 20 is executed.

Step S1801 is followed by step S180.
In step 1802, a shooting preparation operation such as photometry of the subject brightness and focus adjustment is performed in accordance with the shooting mode set in the “shooting condition setting” subroutine of FIG. Then, based on the result, calculation of the aperture control value and the shutter control value is also performed. In the next step S1803, the switch SW
1 is detected, and if it is off, step S1821 is performed.
And returns to the main routine of FIG.

If the switch 131 remains on, the process proceeds from step S1803 to step S104. Here, it is determined whether or not the release button 105 of FIG. 2 has been fully pressed, that is, whether or not the switch SW2 (132) of FIG. 3 has been turned on. It is determined whether or not it is not on, and if it is not on, step S1
Returning to step 802, photometry and focus adjustment are repeatedly executed.
If the switch SW2 is turned on, step S18
From step 04, the flow advances to step S1805 to execute the subsequent release operation.

In step S1805, the quick return mirror 123 shown in FIG. 3 is retracted outside the photographic light beam, and an aperture mechanism (not shown) is driven. Then, in the next step S1806, the shutter mechanism 125 of FIG. 3 is controlled based on the shutter time calculated in step S1802, and the subject image is recorded on the film. In the following step S1807, the quick return mirror 123 in FIG. 3 is returned to the initial position in the photographic light beam, and the aperture mechanism (not shown) is driven to return to the open state. Then, in step S1808, the winding device 128 of FIG. 3 is driven to mechanically charge the quick return mirror 123 and the focal plane shutter 125, and to wind one frame of the film 126. During the film feeding, the LED 134 in FIG. 3 is controlled to blink, and in step S1811 all or part of the additional information to be recorded is optically recorded on the film.

In the next step S1809, FIG.
When recording additional information, such as a place name, a photographing condition, and a title, selected in the subroutine of FIG. 4 to FIG. 16 in the memory 133, it is confirmed whether or not the free space of the memory 133 is sufficient. If it is determined in the next step S1810 that the memory capacity is sufficient, the flow advances to step S1811 to store the additional information in the memory 1 as in the data structure shown in FIG.
Record at 33. On the other hand, if the memory capacity is insufficient, the process proceeds to step S1812, and a warning is displayed on the display 111 indicating that additional information cannot be recorded due to insufficient memory.

After the execution of step S1810 or step S1812, at step S1813 FIG.
Return to the main routine.

The subroutines for extracting the place name dictionary from the place name database, selecting the place name in the camera, photographing operation in the camera, and recording additional information have been described above.

Here, a series of procedures from photographing preparation to photographing and arrangement of photographing data will be briefly described below.

Before going out for shooting, the photographer
And a CD-ROM drive 181, and a place name dictionary of a desired area is cut out from the CD-ROM 191 having a built-in place name dictionary and stored in the memory 133 of the camera.

When the user arrives at the shooting place, the photographer selects a unique place name to be added to the image from the place name dictionary stored in the memory 133 by the "place name selection" subroutine of FIG. Then, the shooting control mode of the camera is set in accordance with the “setting of shooting conditions” subroutine of FIG. 15, and then a title to be added to the image is selected in accordance with the “setting of title” subroutine of FIG. And FIG.
When the photographing is performed according to the “Release” subroutine of 0, the image recording on the film and the place name, the photographing condition and the title selected in the subroutine are recorded in the memory 133 of the camera 101.

Thereafter, the photographer returns to his home and
Is connected to an external device such as a desktop personal computer.
The additional information recorded at the time of shooting is transferred to an external device in accordance with the "additional information transfer" subroutine. Then, by associating the captured image with the additional information, it is possible to efficiently organize the photographs.

As a final operation, after the additional information is transferred from the camera to the external device, the place name dictionary stored in the memory 133 of the camera 101 is erased by the “delete place name” subroutine of FIG. By erasing with the “delete additional information” subroutine of FIG.
Clear 3 to prepare for the next shooting.

When additional information cannot be recorded due to lack of free space in the memory 133 during photographing, new unnecessary information can be recorded by deleting the unnecessary place name dictionary at the photographing site. Is also possible.

According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

(1-1) First data such as a place name dictionary that must be held before shooting and second data such as shooting conditions generated after shooting are stored in one memory 133 in the camera. Since recording is possible, the camera can be configured to be small and inexpensive.

(1-2) Since the first data and the second data can be recorded / erased independently of each other, the required data can be efficiently used even in a camera or other device having only a small capacity storage medium. It can be stored well and the camera and other equipment do not have to be expensive.

(1-3) When the amount of one of the first data and the second data is small, the other data can be recorded extra, so that the camera having only a small capacity storage medium And other devices can efficiently save required data, and the camera and other devices do not have to be expensive.

(1-4) Since the first data is data that becomes unnecessary with shooting and the second data is data that increases with shooting, both are recorded in one memory 133. As a result, a small memory capacity can be effectively used, and the camera does not have to be expensive.

(Second Embodiment) In the first embodiment, two types of information, a place name dictionary and photographing data, are recorded and stored in one memory in a camera having a silver halide film. Met.

The second embodiment of the present invention described below is as follows:
An electronic camera having an image sensor is used in place of a silver halide camera, and an IC card type memory that can be attached to and detached from the electronic camera is
This is an example in which two types of information, a database in an electronic map format and a captured image signal, are recorded and stored.

FIGS. 21 to 31 are diagrams according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the data structure of the storage means of the camera used in the second embodiment of the present invention.

As in the first embodiment, the storage means of the camera, such as a flash memory, has a data storage area divided into N, and A (0) to A (N-1) address numbers are allocated. Have been. In the area corresponding to the head address, electronic maps of a plurality of regions cut out from an electronic map database described later are stored. On the other hand, in an area corresponding to the end address, a group of information called a header added to a captured image and an image signal converted into digital data are stored each time one frame is captured. Here, the header is a data group representing the photographing conditions, the latitude / longitude of the photographing place, the place name, the title, the file format of the digital image, and the like described in the first embodiment. In general, an image signal has an enormous capacity.
1 occupies a plurality of addresses in the memory area.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a camera and an information editing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 201 denotes a camera having a function of recording an image signal acquired by a built-in image sensor and additional information relating to the image, and includes the following members.
In FIGS. 23 and 23, members having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are indicated by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description has already been made.

The camera 201 has a taking lens 102, a main switch 104 corresponding to a power switch, and a release button 105. Also, on the back of the camera 201,
Scroll button 112, mode selection button 113, selection confirmation button 114, microphone 115 for voice input,
A voice input switch 116 is provided.

Reference numeral 206 denotes a PC card insertion hole, into which a PC card type storage means having a built-in nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory described later is mounted. Reference numeral 207 denotes a GPS receiving device which receives radio waves from GPS satellites at the time of shooting and recognizes the three-dimensional coordinates, altitude, and time of the camera on the ground surface. A display unit 211 such as a liquid crystal panel displays information such as a photographing condition of a camera, a map, a place name, and the like, and also functions as an electronic viewfinder that displays a photographed subject image.

Reference numeral 281 denotes a main body of an information editing apparatus for editing map information.
An OM drive 283 and a PC card drive 284 are built in. 285 is a power switch. Also, input / output members such as a keyboard 296, a mouse 297, and a communication connector (not shown) are connected.

Reference numeral 291 denotes a CD-ROM in which an electronic map database having a hierarchical structure and map information comprising an information management program for the database are recorded.
The OM 291 is inserted into the CD-ROM drive 283, and the electronic map database is read into the information editing device 251. Reference numeral 292 denotes a PC card, which is a non-volatile IC memory such as a flash memory, or a card-type storage unit incorporating a small hard disk device. The PC card 292 is the PC card drive 28 of the information editing device 281.
4 and a CD-ROM 2 in a predetermined area of the information storage unit.
A part of the map information 91 is stored. Thereafter, the PC card 292 removed from the drive 284 is
01 is inserted into the PC card insertion hole 206 and the stored map information is read into the camera 201. Further, the PC card 292 is also used as a storage unit of a captured image signal.

FIG. 23 is a configuration diagram showing details of a camera system including the camera 201 and the information editing device 281 shown in FIG. 22. First, the configuration of the camera 201 will be described.

A CP 221 controls the operation of the entire camera.
U, which is a one-chip microcomputer having ROM, RAM, EEPROM, A / D and D / A conversion functions. 22
Reference numeral 6 denotes an image sensor constituted by a CCD or the like. A subject image formed by the photographing lens 102 is formed on a light receiving surface of the image sensor 226. Reference numeral 228 denotes an interface circuit which controls charge accumulation timing and accumulated charge readout of the image sensor 226, and outputs a photoelectrically converted image signal to the CPU 2.
Transfer to 21. Reference numeral 211 denotes a display, and the image sensor 22
The liquid crystal display panel is configured to display the subject image acquired in step 6, shooting conditions set in the camera, and map and place name information to be described later.

Reference numeral 208 denotes a PC card drive, which is a PC card 292 inserted into the insertion hole 206 of the camera 201.
And controls reading of data stored in the PC card 292 and writing of new data to the PC card 292.

The power supply 122 and the lens driving device 127 have the same functions as those in the first embodiment. Further, the main switch 104 and the shooting preparation switch 131 (SW
1), shooting switch 132 (SW2), scroll switch group 112, mode selection button 113, selection and confirmation button 114, microphone 115, voice input button 116
Switches and microphones have the same functions as in the first embodiment.

Next, the configuration of the information editing device 281 will be described.

Display 282, CD-ROM drive 28
3, PC card drive 284, power switch 285
Has the function described with reference to FIG. Hard disk 2
86 performs temporary storage or permanent storage of data during information editing. Data entry keyboard 296, mouse 297
Is input operation means for editing information in the PC card 292.

Reference numeral 291 denotes a C having an electronic map database.
The D-ROM is a D-ROM, and the CPU 277 executes the map editing program while referring to the electronic map, and cuts out the electronic map and transfers the cut out information to the PC card 292.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining an initial screen when the main switch 104 of the camera 201 is turned on and the power is turned on, and is arranged on the back of the camera 201 described in FIG. The display 211 and various operation members are shown together.

In the figure, reference numeral 241 in the display 211 denotes an operation mode display section of the camera, and 242 denotes an operation mode selection index.

Next, each operation mode will be described. The “shooting condition setting” mode includes, similarly to the first embodiment, an exposure control program diagram of a camera, an auto focus mode, switching of photometric sensitivity distribution, and selection of image quality when recording and saving a photographed image as digital data. This is a mode for setting the shooting conditions, and the operation method will be described with reference to FIG.

The "title" mode operates in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. The “delete map” mode is a mode for executing a program for deleting a part of the electronic map information stored in the PC card 292 in the camera, and an operation method will be described with reference to FIG. The “delete image” mode is a mode for deleting the captured image information stored in the PC card 292, and the operation method will be described with reference to FIG.

In each of the operation modes, each time the mode selection button 113 is pressed once, the selection index 242 is set.
Move down sequentially. When the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed after the indicator 242 is set to the operation mode to be executed, the execution of the corresponding mode is started, and the screen is switched to the screens of FIGS.

As a function corresponding to the “place name extraction” mode of the first embodiment, “map extraction” is provided.
Mode is required. However, in the second embodiment, the function is that the PC card 292 is stored in the information editing device 282.
And performed using the device 282. Since the detailed operation method is not directly related to the present invention, the description is omitted here.

In the second embodiment, the function of selecting a photographing place name corresponding to the “select place name” mode in the first embodiment automatically selects a place name from the positioning result by the GPS receiver. It has become. The operation will be described later. Further, in the "additional information transfer" mode of the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, the PC card 292 storing the image signal is removed from the camera, and inserted into the information editing apparatus to thereby execute the image signal processing. , The information transfer function is omitted from the camera 201.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an execution screen of a program for setting the photographing conditions of the camera.

Prior to photographing, the photographer presses the mode selection button 113 on the back of the camera 201, and
When the shooting condition setting program is executed by the method described in the above section, the screen of FIG.

In the same figure, reference numeral 257 denotes an individual photographing condition display section, "AE" indicates an exposure control mode, "AF" indicates an autofocus mode, and "photometry" indicates a photometric sensitivity distribution switching mode. Has the same function as the first embodiment. “Image quality” is a mode for selecting the degree of signal compression when reducing the data volume of an image by performing compression or pixel thinning on an image signal obtained by the image sensor. Reference numeral 258 denotes a selection index of the above-mentioned shooting condition, and selects a shooting condition to be changed by a pressing operation of the vertical pressing portion of the scroll button 112 as in the first embodiment.

When the photographing condition setting operation is completed and the mode button 113 is pressed, the screen returns to the initial screen of FIG.

FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining an execution screen of a program for deleting the electronic map cut out and stored in the PC card 292.

During or after photographing, the photographer
If it is determined that the electronic map stored in the card 292 is no longer needed, the map deletion program is executed by the method described with reference to FIG.
Screen is displayed.

In the figure, reference numeral 267 denotes an electronic map area display unit, on which the area name of the electronic map stored in the PC card 292 in the camera 201 is displayed. In this embodiment, “Adachi-ku, Tokyo” and “Chuo-ku, Tokyo”
Since two sets of electronic maps are stored, both names are displayed in 267. Then, a region name of the map to be deleted is selected by a pressing operation of the scroll button 112 in a vertical pressing portion. And the area 2 displayed white on a black background
The 68 electronic maps are the names of the regions ready for deletion. In the figure, “Adachi-ku, Tokyo” is selected, and when the selection and confirmation button 114 is pressed in this state, “Adachi-ku, Tokyo” is displayed.
Is deleted. Then, the PC card 29
Since the number of free areas increases, a new electronic map or a captured image signal can be written in the free areas.

When the operation of deleting the map is completed and the mode button 113 is pressed, the screen returns to the initial screen of FIG.

FIG. 27 is a view for explaining an execution screen of a program for erasing an image signal stored in the PC card 292.

The PC card 292 is mounted on the information editing device 281 and can read and delete image signals.
When it becomes necessary to delete an unnecessary image at the time of shooting, it is better that the image signal can be deleted in the camera 201. Therefore, when the image erasing program is executed by the method described with reference to FIG. 24, the screen of FIG.

An image to be deleted is displayed on the image display section 273, and the numeral 274 indicates the frame number of the image. 271
Is an erase button, and 272 is a cancel button. Then, a frame number of an image to be erased is selected by an operation of pressing the scroll button 112 in the vertical pressing portion, and an erase button 271 and a cancel button 272 are operated by operating the horizontal pressing portion.
Select one of Then, a button displayed in white on a black background is in a selected state. In this figure, “Erase” is selected, and when the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed in this state, the image data in the PC card 292, that is, the image of the first frame in the data structure diagram of FIG. 21 is erased. . On the other hand, select "Cancel"
When the selection confirmation button 114 is pressed, the deletion of the image is not executed.

When the image erasing operation is completed and the mode button 113 is pressed, the screen returns to the initial screen shown in FIG.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the operation associated with the setting operation of various operation modes and the photographing operation in the camera 201 described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27. Referring to FIG. 28 and the aforementioned FIGS. The outline will be described.

The operation starts from step S2001. First, in step S2002, the photographer performs the operations shown in FIG.
When it is detected that the main switch 104 of the camera 201 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S2003, where an initial screen shown in FIG.

In the next step S2004, the photographer operates the release button 105 to determine whether or not the switch SW1 has been turned on in conjunction therewith. Execute The details of the "release" subroutine will be described later.

If the switch SW1 has not been turned on in step S2004, the flow advances to step S2005 to recognize the number of times the mode button 113 of the camera 201 has been pressed. Then, in the next step S2006, steps S2301, S2401, S2601, and S270 are performed in accordance with the recognized number of times the button 113 is pressed.
1. Execute each subroutine. Note that the step S
The subroutines 2301 to S2701 are execution subroutines for the respective operations described with reference to FIGS.

After executing the operation subroutine or the release subroutine, the flow returns to step S2003, and the above flow is repeatedly executed until the main switch 104 of the camera is turned off.

FIGS. 29 to 31 are flowcharts showing the details of each subroutine in the main routine shown in FIG. However, since the subroutines of “setting of photographing conditions” and “selection of title” are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment, their description is omitted.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the operation in step S26 shown in FIG.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the operation of the "map deletion" subroutine executed in FIG.
This subroutine will be described with reference to FIG.

Step S2601 is followed by step S260.
In 2602, the area name of the electronic map stored and stored in the PC card 292 is displayed on the display 211 as shown in FIG. Then, in the next step S2603,
Recognizing the pressing operation state of the scroll button 112 in FIG. 26, in the following step S2604, an area of the map to be deleted is selected, and the result is displayed as white characters on a black background as shown in FIG.

In the next step S2605, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the selection confirmation button 114 of No. 6 has been pressed, and if not, the process returns to step S2603 to repeatedly execute steps S2603 to S2604. In step S2605, the selection confirmation button 1 is pressed.
If it is determined that the button 14 has been pressed, step S2
Proceed to 606 and copy the selected electronic map to PC card 2
92. Then, in the next step S2607, it is determined whether or not the mode button 113 in FIG. 26 has been pressed, and if not, the process stands by in this step S2607. Thereafter, when the pressing operation is performed, the process returns to the main routine of FIG. 28 in step S2608.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the operation in step S27 shown in FIG.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the operation of an “image deletion” subroutine executed in FIG.
This subroutine will be described with reference to FIG.

Step S2701 is followed by step S
At 2702, an erasure screen is displayed on the display 211 as shown in FIG. Then, in the next step S2703, the pressing operation of the scroll button 112 in FIG. 27 is recognized, and in the following step S2704, an image to be erased is selected according to the pressing operation of the button 112 in the vertical direction. In step S2705, a command to delete the selected image or cancel the erasing operation is selected in accordance with the left / right pressing operation of the button 112, and the result is displayed on a black background as shown in FIG. It is displayed as a blank character.

In the next step S2706, FIG.
It is determined whether or not the selection confirmation button 114 of No. 7 has been pressed, and if not, the process returns to step S2703 to repeatedly execute steps S2703 to S2705. In step S2706, the selection confirmation button 1 is pressed.
If it is determined that the button 14 has been pressed, step S27
In step 07, it is determined whether the command selected and confirmed in step S2705 is image deletion. As a result,
If the image deletion command has been selected, step S270
Proceed to 8 to delete the image of the selected frame number. That is, the image signal stored at the end of the memory area in FIG. 21 is deleted. If it is determined in step S2707 that the image erasing mode has been canceled, the process jumps from step S2707 to step S2709, and the image is not erased.

In step S2709, it is determined whether or not mode button 113 in FIG. 27 has been pressed.
If the pressing operation has not been performed, the process stands by in step S2709. Thereafter, when a pressing operation is performed, step S2710 is performed.
Then, the process returns to the main routine of FIG.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing step S28 shown in FIG.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the operation of the release subroutine executed at 01, and this photographing operation will be described with reference to FIG. 31 and the above-mentioned FIGS.

The release button 1 shown in FIG.
When 05 is half-pressed, the switch SW1 is turned on,
The flow shifts from step S2004 in FIG. 28 to step S2801 to execute the “release” subroutine in FIG.

Step S2801 is followed by step S
In 2802, the GPS receiver 207 in FIG. 23 is activated, the current position of the camera 201 is measured, and the latitude / longitude,
Recognize altitude and time. Then, the next step S280
In step 3, a shooting preparation operation such as photometry of subject brightness and focus adjustment is performed in accordance with the shooting mode set in the "Shooting condition setting" subroutine of step S2301 in FIG. Then, the aperture control value and the shutter control value are calculated based on the result.

In the next step S2804, the state of the switch SW1 is detected.
The process jumps to 2821 and returns to the main routine of FIG. If the switch 131 remains on, the flow advances to step S2805 to determine whether or not the release button 105 in FIG.
Is determined whether or not the switch SW2 is turned on. As a result, if the switch SW2 has not been turned on, the process returns to step S2802 to repeatedly execute positioning, photometry, and focus adjustment.

If the switch SW2 has been turned on, the process advances from step S2805 to step S2806.
When recording a signal of an image to be captured from now on to the PC card 292, it is checked whether the memory area of the card 292 has sufficient free space. Then, the next step S2807
If it is determined that the free space in the memory is sufficient, the release operation after step S2808 is started. On the other hand, if the memory capacity is insufficient, the process proceeds from step S2807 to step S2822, and a warning is displayed on the display 211 that the image signal cannot be recorded due to insufficient memory. Then, the process jumps to step S2815 without photographing, and returns to the main routine of FIG.

If the free space in the memory is sufficient, the flow advances from step S2807 to step S2808 to drive the aperture mechanism of the photographing optical system, and in the next step S2809, based on the photometry result performed in step S2803. The imaging control of the imaging element 226 is performed. And
In the next step S2810, the aperture mechanism is returned to the open state. In the following step S2811, the image signal obtained in the above step S2808 is subjected to γ correction and white balance processing, and then compression processing for reducing the data capacity is performed. I do.

In the next step S2812, the latitude and longitude information obtained by the positioning operation in step S2802 is compared with the electronic map stored in the PC card 292, and the place name conversion function of the electronic map, ie, the latitude and longitude Recognize the current place name using a dictionary function that finds the place name from. Next, in step S2813, the image signal subjected to the above-described compression processing and the accompanying header information are stored and saved in the PC card 292. Here, the header information includes the latitude and longitude information acquired by the GPS receiver, in addition to the above-described various information including the place name. In the following step S2814, the photographed image is displayed on the display device 211, and the photographer is notified that normal photographing and image recording have been completed. Then, step S281
At 5, the program returns to the main routine of FIG.

The above is the description of the subroutine relating to the handling of map information and image information in the electronic camera and the photographing.

Here, a series of procedures from photographing preparation to photographing and photographing data transfer will be briefly described below.

[0213] Before the photographer goes out for shooting, the PC card 2
92 is attached to the information editing device 281, a map of a desired area is cut out from the CD-ROM 291 having a built-in electronic map, and is stored in the card 292. And the card 292
Is mounted on the camera 201.

[0214] Upon arrival at the shooting location, the photographer sets the shooting conditions of the camera and selects a title to be added to the image.
Then, when shooting is performed according to the “release” subroutine of FIG. 31, the positioning information obtained by the GPS
The place name of the shooting location is recognized from the electronic map of the C card 292. Then, a captured image signal and header information including a photographing condition, a title, a place name, and the like are recorded on the PC card 292.

After that, the photographer returns to his home and
92 is attached to the information editing device 281 again, and the PC card 2
The image signal in 92 is transferred to the information editing device, and this is managed and stored as a digital image. Then, if necessary, the electronic map and the image signal in the PC card 292 are deleted independently to prepare for the next photographing.

If the memory capacity of the PC card 292 is exhausted during photographing and new photographing becomes impossible, an unnecessary electronic map or a photographed image with low importance is taken at the photographing site. By erasing, a new image can be recorded.

According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

(2-1) The first data, such as an electronic map, which needs to be held before photographing, and the second data comprising the photoelectric conversion signal of the photographed image are stored in one memory in the camera. The camera can be recorded in a small size, so that the camera can be configured to be small and inexpensive.

(2-2) Since the first data and the second data can be recorded and erased independently of each other, the required data can be efficiently used even in a camera or other device having only a small capacity storage medium. It can be stored well and the camera and other equipment do not have to be expensive.

(2-3) When the amount of one of the first data and the second data is small, the other data can be recorded extra by that amount. And other devices can efficiently save required data, and the camera and other devices do not have to be expensive.

(2-4) Since the first data is data that becomes unnecessary with shooting and the second data is data that increases with shooting, both are recorded in one memory means. As a result, a small memory capacity can be effectively used, and the apparatus does not need to be expensive.

(2-5) Since the latitude / longitude and the place name of the shooting location are automatically recognized using the GPS receiver and the electronic map and are recorded and stored together with the shot image, searchability of the image data is enhanced.

(2-6) Since the memory means is detachable from the camera, editing of map information in the memory means can be easily performed using a desktop personal computer or the like.
Highly useful data can be stored in the camera.

(Third Embodiment) In the first and second embodiments, two types of information are stored in one memory in a camera: a database relating to place names and maps; and unique data relating to photographing information. Is an embodiment in which writing and erasing can be performed independently.

A third embodiment of the present invention described below is as follows:
An example in which the writable and erasable data and the data recorded in advance and readable only are stored in one memory will be described. The memory used in the third embodiment is an example used in the same electronic camera as the second embodiment.

FIG. 32 is a view showing a storage data structure of the storage means of the camera according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

As in the first and second embodiments,
In a storage means such as a flash memory of a camera, a data storage area is divided into N, and A (0) to A (N-
The address number of 1) is assigned. Then, a title dictionary added to the image is recorded in an area corresponding to the address on the head side. The title dictionary is protected so that it can be read only and cannot be deleted.

At the address following the title information, electronic maps of a plurality of regions cut out from the electronic map database are stored as in the second embodiment.
The captured image and the header are stored in an area corresponding to the tail address.

The camera and the information editing apparatus used in the third embodiment have the same configuration and perform the same operations as those of the apparatus in the second embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

Since the title dictionary in the storage means is protected from erasure, the title dictionary cannot be erased by using the information editing device. In addition, the camera main control flow in FIG. 28 does not have a title erasing function, so there is no risk of accidentally erasing the title dictionary during shooting.

According to the third embodiment, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects of the second embodiment.

(3-1) The first data to be written and erased as necessary and the third data such as a title commonly used at the time of shooting can be recorded in one memory means in the camera. Therefore, the camera can be configured to be small and inexpensive.

(3-2) Since the first data can be recorded / erased and the third data cannot be erased, there is no possibility that universally used data is accidentally erased.

[0234]

As described above, according to the present invention,
An object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of efficiently storing a plurality of different types of data in one memory means and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost.

Further, according to the present invention, the first and second data can be newly recorded and erased independently, the stored data can be easily changed, and an excessively large memory means is not required. It can provide a camera that can do this.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a camera capable of efficiently storing place name data and other different types of data in a single memory means, and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost. is there.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a camera capable of efficiently storing map data and other different types of data in one memory means, and achieving a reduction in size, weight and cost. is there.

Further, according to the present invention, a camera capable of efficiently storing data related to a photographed image and other different types of data in one memory means to achieve a reduction in size, weight, and cost. Can be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, data relating to a photographing location of a photographed image and other different types of data can be efficiently stored in one memory means to achieve reduction in size, weight, and cost. It is possible to provide a camera capable of performing the following.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a camera capable of efficiently storing electronic data of a photographed image and other different types of data in one memory means, and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost. You can do it.

According to the present invention, when the amount of one type of data is small, the amount of other types of data can be increased, and the data can be efficiently stored in one memory means. It is possible to provide a camera capable of achieving reduction in size and weight and price.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a camera which can use a plurality of different types of data in an apparatus different from the camera, thereby facilitating data editing work. It is.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a camera capable of efficiently and safely managing information that should not be erased and information that can be erased.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information storage device for a camera which can store a plurality of types of data having a high utility value with a small storage capacity, and can achieve a reduction in size and weight and a reduction in price. It is.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a camera information storage device capable of efficiently storing place name data and other different types of data and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost. .

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a camera information storage device capable of efficiently storing map data and other different types of data and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and price. .

Further, according to the present invention, a camera information storage device capable of efficiently storing a database of titles to be added to a photographed image and other different types of data and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and price. Can be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a camera information storage device capable of efficiently storing data relating to a photographed image and other different types of data, and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost. It can be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, camera information capable of efficiently storing data relating to the shooting location of a shot image and other different types of data and achieving reduction in size, weight, and price. It is possible to provide a storage device.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a camera information storage device capable of efficiently storing electronic data of a photographed image and other different types of data and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and price. Things.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently store the map database prepared in advance and the data of the photographing place acquired at the time of photographing in one memory means, thereby achieving a reduction in size, weight and cost. It can provide a camera that can do it.

According to the present invention, a map database prepared in advance, data of a photographing place acquired at the time of photographing,
Further, it is possible to provide a camera capable of efficiently storing image data in one memory means and achieving a reduction in size, weight, and cost.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a data structure of a memory provided in a camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a camera and peripheral devices according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing the inside of a camera and peripheral devices according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an initial screen in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an execution screen of a program for extracting place name information in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an execution screen of a place name selection program in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of an execution screen of a shooting condition setting program in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an execution screen of a title selection program in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an execution screen of an additional information transfer program in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of an execution screen of a place name dictionary deletion program in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of an execution screen of an additional information deletion program in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a main operation in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a place name extraction subroutine in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a place name selection subroutine in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a shooting condition setting subroutine in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a place name cutout title selection subroutine in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an additional information transfer subroutine in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a place name dictionary deletion subroutine in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an additional information deletion subroutine in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a release subroutine in the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of a memory used in a camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a camera and an information editing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a configuration diagram showing the inside of a camera and an information editing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of an initial screen in the camera according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of an execution screen of a shooting condition setting program in the camera according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of an execution screen of an electronic map deletion program in the camera according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of an execution screen of an image data erasing program in the camera according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a main operation in the camera according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an electronic map deletion subroutine in the camera according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an image data erasing subroutine in the camera according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a release subroutine in the camera according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of a memory used in a camera according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 101, 201 Camera 111, 211 Display 112 Scroll Button 113 Mode Selection Button 114 Selection Confirmation Button 133 Memory 134 Data Imprinting Device 181 CD-ROM Drive 191,291 CD-ROM 207 GPS Receiving Device 226 Image Sensor 281 Information Editing Device 292 PC card

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Claims (28)

[Claims] 1. A camera having an image pickup means, comprising a memory means for storing first data prepared in advance prior to photographing and second data generated upon photographing. . 2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first data and the second data is data capable of at least one of recording and erasing. 3. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the first data is a place name database. 4. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the first data is a map database. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second data is data stored in association with a captured image.
The described camera. 6. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the second data is data stored in association with a shooting location.
The described camera. 7. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the imaging unit is an electronic imaging unit that photoelectrically converts a subject image, and the second data is captured image data. 8. A memory control means for controlling a sum of a capacity of the first data and a capacity of the second data to be within a storage capacity of the memory means. Camera described. 9. The camera according to claim 1, wherein said memory means is detachable from said camera. 10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first data is non-erasable data, and the second data is data capable of at least one of recording and erasing.
The described camera. 11. A camera having imaging means, comprising: a memory means for storing first data which becomes unnecessary with shooting and second data which increases with shooting. 12. The camera according to claim 11, wherein at least one of the first data and the second data is data capable of at least one of recording and erasing. 13. The camera according to claim 11, wherein the first data is a place name database. 14. The camera according to claim 11, wherein the first data is a map database. 15. The camera according to claim 11, wherein the second data is data stored in association with a captured image. 16. The camera according to claim 15, wherein the second data is data stored in association with a shooting location. 17. The camera according to claim 11, wherein said imaging means is an electronic imaging means for photoelectrically converting a subject image, and said second data is photographed image data. 18. A memory control means for controlling a sum of a capacity of the first data and a capacity of the second data to be within a storage capacity of the memory means. Camera described. 19. The camera according to claim 11, wherein said memory means is detachable from the camera. 20. An information storage device for a camera, which stores first data used at the time of photographing an image and second data generated at the time of photographing the image. 21. The camera information storage device according to claim 20, wherein the first data is a place name database. 22. The camera information storage device according to claim 20, wherein the first data is a map database. 23. The camera information storage device according to claim 20, wherein the first data is a title dictionary of a captured image. 24. The camera information storage device according to claim 20, wherein the second data is data stored in association with a captured image. 25. The camera information storage device according to claim 24, wherein the second data is data stored in association with a shooting location. 26. The camera information storage device according to claim 20, wherein said second data is photographed image data. 27. A camera having an image pickup means and a positioning means for outputting a positioning signal, wherein a memory means in which a map database is stored in advance, and a photographing location obtained from a result of matching the positioning signal with the map database. A camera, comprising: memory control means for storing data in the memory means. 28. The image pickup means is an electronic image pickup means for photoelectrically converting a subject image, and the memory control means stores the photoelectrically converted photographed image data in the memory means together. 28. The camera according to claim 27.