JP2000244792A - Imaging device, image processing device, image processing system, and error processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] In a system in which a digital camera and a printer are connected, it is easy to recognize an error generated on the printer side on the digital camera side. Kind Code: A1 When an error occurs when image information relating to photographing is transmitted from a digital camera to a printer and the printer outputs an image based on the image information, the printer sends a type of error to the digital camera. And image information for displaying a message image indicating a coping method. The digital camera displays a message image based on the image information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an image pickup apparatus, an image processing apparatus, an image processing system, and an error processing method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, an optical space communication system has attracted attention as a system for connecting various devices. Optical space communication system
The wireless communication system does not require a cable for connection, and is relatively inexpensive.

[0003] IrDA (Infrared Data)
Association) is an organization promoting standardization of infrared optical space communication. According to IrDA, 115.
Physical layer standards and protocols (communications protocols) with transmission rates of 2 kbps, 1.2 Mbps and 4 Mbps have been created. As a physical layer standard, "Ser
ial Infrared (SIR) Physic
al Layer Link Specificati
on. ”As a protocol,“ Serial I
nfrared Link Access Proto
col (IrLAP) "," Link Manage
ment Protocol (IrLMP) "," A
Flow-Control Mechanism f
or Use with IrLMP (Tiny T
P) "and" Serial and Pararel
Port Emulation over IR
(IrCOMM) ". A method of infrared optical space communication according to these standards and protocols is sometimes referred to as IrDA. In the current standard, the communication distance is within 1 m and the irradiation angle is ± 15 °.

[0004] Recently, standardization of specifications for transferring images taken by a digital camera has been promoted by IrDA. This specification is based on IrTran-P (Infrared
Transfer Picture). According to this specification, images can be transferred between digital cameras of different models. Further, an image can be transferred from a digital camera to a printer and printed. IrTran-P has SCE above IrCOMM.
P (Simple Command Execute)
Protocol) and bFTP (bi
nary File Transfer Protocol
ol). SCEP is
Performs connection management, command management, and packet assembly / disassembly. bFTP transfers binary files. Ir
Tran-P uses UPF (Und) as the format of image data.
i Picture Format).

Conventionally, in order to print an image photographed by a digital camera, a method of connecting a digital camera and a printer with a serial cable and transferring image information has been adopted. Recently, a method of connecting a digital camera and a printer by infrared light spatial communication such as IrTran-P has been adopted.

[0006] The digital camera accumulates an image picked up by a CCD or the like in an internal memory. The stored image is transmitted to the printer by IrTran-P or the like, and is provided for printing by the printer.

[0007]

However, in the above conventional example, when an error occurs in the printer while printing an image, the digital camera cannot recognize the type of the error. It has been difficult for the user to take measures to recover from the error.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. For example, in an image processing system in which an image pickup apparatus such as a digital camera and an image processing apparatus such as a printer are connected, the image processing apparatus side It is an object of the present invention to make it easy for an imaging device to recognize an error that has occurred in the camera.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging apparatus comprising: a transmitting unit configured to transmit image information relating to photographing to an image processing apparatus; and an image processing apparatus that processes the image information. Receiving an error information transmitted from the image processing apparatus when an error occurs, and outputting a message regarding the error generated in the image processing apparatus based on the error information received by the reception means. Output means for performing the operation.

[0010] In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the message preferably includes information for specifying the type of error.

[0011] In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the message preferably includes information for specifying the type of error and information on a method for coping with the error.

[0012] In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, it is preferable that the output means has a display means for displaying the message.

[0013] In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the error information preferably includes image information for displaying the message on the display means.

[0014] In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the image processing apparatus is preferably an image output apparatus.

In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the image processing apparatus is preferably an information processing apparatus connected to an image output device.

In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the output unit is transmitted from the image processing apparatus when an error occurs when the image processing apparatus outputs an image. It is preferable to output a message relating to an error that has occurred in the image processing apparatus, based on the incoming error information.

In the above-described imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the error information includes first error information for notifying that an error has occurred, and the message is displayed on the display means. And second error information including image information for performing the processing. The imaging apparatus further includes a response unit that responds to the image processing device when the reception unit receives the first error information. Preferably, the display means displays the message based on the second error information received by the receiving means after the response by the response means.

[0018] In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the error information includes image information for displaying the message on the display means, and the display means displays the error information of the error information. It is preferable that the reception recognizes that an error has occurred in the image processing apparatus, and starts processing for displaying the message.

In the above-described imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the image processing apparatus processes the already received image information before the reception of the image information transmitted by the transmission unit is completed. And transmitting error information when an error occurs during the processing, and the transmitting unit converts the image information to the image processing device based on the error information received by the receiving unit from the image processing device. It is preferable to interrupt the process of transmitting to the server.

In the above-described imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the image processing apparatus may process the already received image information before the reception of the image information transmitted by the transmission unit is completed. Is started, and when an error occurs during the processing, the first error information is transmitted. Based on the first error information received by the receiving unit from the image processing apparatus, Interrupting the process of transmitting the image information to the image processing device, the output unit based on the second error information sent from the image processing device after the transmission unit interrupts the transmission of the image information Preferably, a message relating to an error that has occurred in the image processing apparatus is output.

In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the image processing apparatus further includes a notifying means for notifying the image processing apparatus of function information indicating a function of the imaging apparatus, and the receiving means includes: Preferably, error information suitable for the function of the apparatus is received from the image processing apparatus.

In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the image processing apparatus further includes a notifying means for notifying the image processing apparatus of function information indicating a receiving capability of the receiving means, wherein the receiving means comprises: It is preferable that error information suitable for the receiving capability of the receiving means is received from the image processing apparatus.

In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the image processing apparatus further includes a notifying means for notifying the image processing apparatus of functional information indicating specifications of image information which can be processed, and the receiving means includes: It is preferable that error information including image information conforming to the specifications of the image that can be processed is received from the image processing apparatus.

In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the transmitting means and the receiving means may include:
It is preferable to communicate with the image processing device by a wireless method.

In the imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the transmitting unit and the receiving unit may include:
It is preferable to communicate with the image processing device by an infrared communication method.

An error processing method according to a second aspect of the present invention is an error processing method applied to an imaging apparatus having a communication unit, wherein image information relating to photographing is transmitted to the image processing apparatus via the communication unit. A transmitting step of transmitting, and a receiving step of receiving error information transmitted from the image processing apparatus via the communication unit, when an error occurs when the image processing apparatus processes the image information, Preferably, the method further comprises an output step of outputting a message relating to an error occurring in the image processing apparatus based on the received error information.

A memory medium according to a third aspect of the present invention comprises:
A memory medium storing a program for controlling an imaging apparatus having a communication unit, the program comprising: a transmission step of transmitting image information related to photographing to an image processing apparatus via the communication unit; When an error occurs when processing the image information, a receiving step of receiving error information transmitted from the image processing apparatus via the communication unit, based on the received error information, the image An output step of outputting a message relating to an error occurring in the processing device is controlled.

An image processing apparatus according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is an image processing apparatus having a communication function, comprising: a receiving unit for receiving image information relating to photographing from an imaging apparatus; and a processing unit for processing the image information. Means for transmitting error information to the imaging device when an error occurs when the processing means processes the image information.

In the above-described image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, it is preferable that the error information includes information necessary for the imaging device to output a message indicating the type of error.

In the image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the error information is necessary for the image pickup apparatus to output a message indicating a type of the error and a method for coping with the error. Preferably, it contains information.

In the above-described image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the image pickup apparatus has an image display unit, and the error information includes a message regarding an error generated in the processing means. It is preferable to include image information to be displayed on the display unit.

In the image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, it is preferable that the processing means includes an image output means for outputting an image based on image information relating to reception.

[0033] In the image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the processing means processes the image information related to the reception and outputs the image to the image output device based on the processing result. It is preferred to include.

In the image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, when an error occurs when the image output device outputs an image, the transmission unit transmits the image to the imaging device. Preferably, the error information is transmitted.

In the image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the error information includes first error information for notifying that an error has occurred, and the message on the image display unit. And second error information including image information for displaying the first error information. If an error occurs when the processing unit processes the image information, first, the first error information Is transmitted to the imaging device, and after the imaging device responds to the transmission, the second error information is preferably transmitted to the imaging device.

[0036] In the image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the transmitting means, when an error occurs when the processing means processes the image information, as the error information, It is preferable that image information for displaying the message on the image display unit is transmitted to the imaging device, thereby causing the imaging device to recognize that an error has occurred.

In the above-described image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the processing means may determine whether or not the image information already received before the completion of the reception of the image information sent from the imaging apparatus is completed. Initiating a process, the transmitting unit transmits the error information to the imaging device when an error occurs during the process, thereby interrupting the transmission process of the image information to the imaging device. Preferably.

In the above-described image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the processing means may determine whether or not the image information already received before the reception of the image information transmitted from the imaging apparatus is completed. Initiating processing, the transmitting unit transmits first error information to the imaging device when an error occurs during the processing, thereby transmitting image information to the imaging device. And then transmitting the second error information to the imaging device,
It is preferable to cause the imaging device to output the message based on the error information.

In the above-described image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the image processing apparatus further includes an inquiry unit for inquiring the function of the imaging device with respect to the imaging device, and the transmission unit includes: Preferably, error information suitable for the imaging device is transmitted to the imaging device based on the following.

In the image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the image processing apparatus further includes an inquiry unit for inquiring of the imaging apparatus about the reception capability of the imaging apparatus,
It is preferable that the transmitting unit transmits error information suitable for receiving capability to the image processing apparatus to the image processing apparatus based on a query result.

In the above-described image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the image processing apparatus further includes an inquiry unit that inquires of the image pickup apparatus about specifications of image information that can be processed by the image pickup apparatus. Preferably, the means transmits error information including image information that can be processed by the imaging device to the image processing device based on a result of the inquiry.

[0042] In the image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, it is preferable that the transmitting means and the receiving means communicate with the imaging apparatus by a wireless method.

In the above-described image processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that, for example, the transmitting means and the receiving means communicate with the imaging apparatus by an infrared communication system.

An error processing method according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is an error processing method applied to an image processing apparatus having a communication unit, wherein image information relating to photographing is transmitted from an imaging device via the communication unit. A receiving step of receiving, a processing step of processing the image information, and a transmitting step of transmitting error information to the imaging device via the communication unit when an error occurs during the execution of the processing step. It is characterized by having.

The memory medium according to the sixth aspect of the present invention comprises:
A memory medium storing a program for controlling an image processing apparatus having a communication unit, the program comprising: a receiving step of receiving image information related to shooting from the imaging device via the communication unit; and Processing steps to process;
When an error occurs during the execution of the processing step, a transmission step of transmitting error information to the imaging device via the communication unit is controlled.

An image processing system according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is an image processing system including an imaging device having a function of communicating with each other and an image processing device, wherein image information relating to photographing is transmitted from the imaging device. Means for transferring to the image processing device, means for transferring error information from the image processing device to the imaging device when an error occurs when the image processing device processes the image information, Means for outputting an error generated in the image processing device from the imaging device based on the error information.

An error processing method according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is an error processing method applied to an image processing system including an imaging device and an image processing device having a function of communicating with each other. Transferring image information from the imaging device to the image processing device, and when an error occurs when the image processing device processes the image information,
Transferring error information from the image processing device to the imaging device; and outputting an error generated in the image processing device from the imaging device based on the error information. .

[0048]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a digital camera according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the digital camera 100 shown in FIG. 1, a CP 101 controls the entire digital camera.
U and 102 are ROMs for storing programs to be executed by the CPU 101, 103 is a RAM for storing data used by the CPU 101, 104 is an operation unit including buttons and a touch panel, for example, and 105 is a CCD and the like, for example. An image input unit 106 is an image display unit such as an LCD, for example. 107 is a memory card control unit for controlling a memory card. 108 is a compact flash for storing image information and other data. And a memory card 109 configured to provide a serial data channel to the CPU 101.
versal Asynchronous Rece
vers / Transmitter), 110 is a UA
A modulation unit 111 that converts a signal supplied from the RT 109 to the infrared transmission unit 112 is transmitted from the infrared reception unit 113 to the UA.
A demodulation unit 112 for converting a signal to be supplied to the RT 109;
Is an infrared transmitting unit including, for example, an LED for transmitting infrared light and a driver thereof; 113 is an infrared receiving unit including, for example, a photo detector for receiving infrared light and a driver thereof; 10
7 and 109 are buses.

In FIG. 1, the digital camera 100 is
Image information relating to the image captured by the image input unit 105 is RA
It is stored in M103 or the memory card 108. When printing this image, the image information stored in the RAM 103 or the memory card 108 is transmitted from the infrared transmission unit 112 to the printer.

Here, the memory card control unit 107 and the memory card 108 are preferably separable.
In this case, the image information and the like stored in the memory card 108 can be read by an information processing device (or an image processing device) such as a personal computer, a reader, or the like, and provided for printing.

The digital camera 100 has a RAM 1
03 or the image information stored in the memory card 108 can be transmitted to an information processing device (or an image processing device) such as a personal computer via the infrared transmission unit 112.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a printer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 201 denotes a CPU that controls the entire printer;
2 is a ROM for storing a program to be executed by the CPU 201, 203 is a RAM for storing data used by the CPU 201, 204 is an operation unit including an input device such as a button or a display device such as an LCD, 205 is
A transport unit 206 composed of a motor or the like for transporting the print paper, 206 is, for example, an ink head for printing an image on the print paper and a print unit composed of a motor for driving the ink head, 207 is , For example, a parallel interface constituted by Centronics, etc.
UART (Universal Asynchron) for providing a serial data channel to U201
ous Receiver / Transmitte
r), 209 are the UART 208 to the infrared transmitter 21
1, a demodulation unit for converting a signal supplied from the infrared receiving unit 212 to the UART 208, and an LED 211 for transmitting an infrared ray, for example.
And an infrared transmitting unit 212 composed of
Is an infrared receiving unit composed of a photodetector for receiving infrared rays and its driver, and 213 is a bus connecting the constituent blocks 201 to 208.

Here, a part of the printer 200, for example, CPU 101, ROM 202, RAM 203, UA
The RT 208, the modulation unit 209, the infrared transmission unit 211, the demodulation unit 210, and the infrared reception unit 212 are replaced by an information processing device (or an image processing device) such as a personal computer, and the printing unit 206 and the transport unit 205 are replaced by an independent printer. By connecting the information processing device and an independent printer, a device having the same function as the printer 200 can be configured.

In the printer 200 shown in FIG. 2, image information is received by the infrared receiver 212 and stored in the RAM 203. The stored image information is supplied to the printing unit 206 and used for printing. Note that the printer 200 can also receive image information from an information processing device such as a personal computer via the parallel interface 207, and print an image based on the image information.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a message image displayed on the image display unit 106 of the digital camera 100 when an error occurs. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 301 denotes a message image; 302, an illustration image for explaining the contents of an error and a method of coping with the error;
Is a character image for explaining the content of the error and a method for coping with the error. This message image 301
Includes an illustration image 302 and a character image 303,
Both provide the user with an occurrence of a paper-out error in the printer 200 and a countermeasure for coping with the error.

Image information for displaying the message image 301 is stored, for example, in the ROM 202 of the printer 200 and is transferred to the RAM 203 when the printer 200 starts up. It is read and transmitted from the infrared transmission unit 211. The transmitted image information is received by the infrared receiver 113 of the digital camera 100,
A message image 301 is displayed on the image display unit 106 based on the image information.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example of a message image displayed on the image display unit 106 of the digital camera 100 when an error occurs. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 401 denotes a message image; 402, an illustration image for explaining the contents of an error and a method of coping with the error;
Reference numeral 3 denotes a character image for explaining the content of the error and a method for coping with the error. This message image 4
Numeral 01 includes an illustration image 402 and a character image 403, both of which provide a user with an occurrence of a paper jam error in the printer 200 and a method of coping with the error.

Image information for displaying the message image 401 is stored in, for example, the ROM 202 of the printer 200, is transferred to the RAM 203 when the printer 200 is started, and is output from the RAM 203 when a paper jam error occurs in the printer 200. It is read and transmitted from the infrared transmission unit 211. The transmitted image information is received by the infrared receiver 113 of the digital camera 100,
A message image 401 is displayed on the image display unit 106 based on the image information.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing still another example of a message image displayed on the image display unit 106 of the digital camera 100 when an error occurs. In FIG.
Is a message image, 502 is an illustration image explaining the content of the error and a countermeasure for coping with the error, and 503 is a character image explaining the content of the error and a coping method for coping with the error. The message image 501 includes an illustration image 502 and a character image 5
03, both of which provide the user with a countermeasure for coping with the occurrence of ink shortage in the printer 200 and the error.

Image information for displaying the message image 501 is stored in, for example, the ROM 202 of the printer 200, and is stored in the RAM 203 when the printer 200 is started.
When an out-of-ink error occurs in the printer 200, it is read from the RAM 203 and transmitted from the infrared transmission unit 211. The transmitted image information is
The message is received by the infrared receiving unit 113 of the digital camera 100 and a message image 401 is displayed on the image display unit 106 based on the image information.

Here, the image display unit 106 can be used as, for example, an electronic finder or a display device for displaying a captured image.

In this embodiment, when an error occurs in the printer 200, a message image is displayed on the image display unit 106 of the digital camera 100. This message image is displayed on the display device of the printer 200, for example, the operation unit 204. May also be displayed on a display device included in.

Further, image information for displaying a message image may be stored in, for example, the ROM 102 or the memory card 108 of the digital camera 100. In this case, image specifying information (for example, image ID) for specifying a message image corresponding to the content of the error and a method of coping with the error
From the printer 200 to the digital camera 100,
The digital camera 100 performs the
The image information for displaying the corresponding message image is R
The message information may be read from the OM 102 or the memory card 108 and the corresponding message information may be displayed on the image display unit 106 based on the image information.

The contents of the error and the method of handling the error are not limited to the above example, and various error contents and methods of dealing with the error can be considered.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a communication procedure between the digital camera 100 and the printer 200 when the printer 200 is normal. Digital camera 10
0 transmits “Cond PDU” to the printer 200 in step 601, and the printer 200 transmits “Cack PDU” to the digital camera 100 in step 602. Thereby, the digital camera 100 and the printer 20
A connection is established between the two.

Next, the digital camera 100 determines in step 603 that “Rqs PDU (Query_Req
PDU)] to the printer 200 and the printer 200
In step 604, “RPs PDU (Query
_Rpl PDU) "to the digital camera 100. As a result, the digital camera 100
00 processing capacity.

Next, the digital camera 100 determines in step 605 that “Req PDU (Put_Req PD
U) ", and" Int PDU "in steps 606 to 608.
(Put_Req PDU) ”at step 609.
rm PDU (Put_Req PDU) ”to the printer 200. On the other hand, the printer 200 determines in step 610 that “Rps PDU (Put_Rpl PD
U (RPLO)) "to the digital camera 100. As a result, the digital camera 100
00, the image information is transferred.

Next, the digital camera 100 transmits “Dis PDU” to the printer 200 in step 611. Thereby, the digital camera 100 and the printer 2
The connection to 00 is disconnected.

The communication procedure shown in FIG. 6 is based on the IrTran-P
According to the protocol. If there are a plurality of pieces of image information to be transferred, the procedure of steps 605 to 610 is repeated by the number of pieces of image information.

FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a communication procedure between the digital camera 100 and the printer 200 when an error occurs in the printer 200. Steps 701 to 809 are the same as steps 601 to 609.

When an error occurs during printing, the printer 2
00 is “RpsPDU (Put_
Rpl PDU (ERR0)) "
Send to 0.

Next, the printer 200 proceeds to step 71
1 to select “Req PDU (Put_Req PD
U) "and" Int PDU "in steps 712 to 714.
(Put_Req PDU) ”at step 715.
rm PDU (Put_Req PDU) ”to the digital camera 100, and the digital camera 100 transmits“ Rps PDU (Put_Rpl P) ”in step 716.
DU (RPLO)) "to the printer 200. Thereby, the corresponding message image (for example, 301, 4) is sent from the printer 200 to the digital camera 100.
01 or 501) is transferred.

Next, the digital camera 100 transmits “Dis PDU” to the printer 200 in step 717. Thereby, the digital camera 100 and the printer 2
The connection to 00 is disconnected.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the format of “Put_Req PDU” according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

AttNu 801 indicates the number of attribute areas.
m (value is 003h), 802 is A indicating the attribute area name
ttName (the value is “CMD0” indicating a command),
803 is an AttLength (value is 00000006h) indicating the length of the attribute, 804 is an AttType indicating the type of the attribute (the value is 00h indicating the binary type), 8
05 is AFLG indicating supplementary information (the value is 00h indicating no supplementary information), and 806 is Att indicating actual attribute data.
Value (value is 00 indicating Put_Req PDU)
000000h) and 807 are Att indicating the attribute area name
Name (value is “FIL0” indicating file name), 8
08 is AttLength indicating the length of the attribute, 809
Is AttType indicating the type of attribute (value is 01h indicating character type), 810 is AFLG indicating supplementary information (value is 00h indicating no supplementary information), 811 is AttValue indicating value of attribute actual data (value Is the file name), 8
Reference numeral 12 denotes an AttName indicating the attribute area name (the value is “BDY0” indicating the main body), and reference numeral 813 denotes A indicating the attribute length.
ttLength, 814 is AttT indicating an attribute type
ype (value is 00h indicating a binary type), 815 is
AFLG indicating supplementary information (value is 0 indicating no supplementary information
0h) and 816 are AttValue which indicates the actual attribute data.
e (value is an image).

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the image information transferred from the digital camera 100 to the printer 200 and the image information for the message image transferred from the printer 200 to the digital camera 100 are “Put_Re”
q PDU ”. Note that “Put_Re
q PDU ”is stored in steps 605 to 609 and step 7
05 to 709, and steps 711 to 715. "Put_Req PDU" is IrTran-
Protocol data unit of PD bFTP protocol (PD
U). "Put_Req PDU" is I
rTrans-P “SCEP PDU” (for example, “R
eq PDU ”,“ Int PDU ”,“ Trm PD ”
U ”).

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the format of “Put_Rpl PDU (RPL0)” according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numeral 901 denotes AttNu indicating the number of attribute areas.
m (value is 0001h), 902 is AttName indicating the attribute area name (value is “RPL0” indicating the result, 90
3 is AttLength indicating the length of the attribute, 904
Is AttType indicating the type of attribute (the value is 01h indicating the character type), 905 is AFLG indicating the supplementary information (the value is 00h indicating no supplementary information), and 906 is AttValue (value indicating the actual attribute data). Is a file name).

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the image information transferred from the digital camera 100 to the printer 200 and the image information for the message image transferred from the printer 200 to the digital camera 100 are normally transferred, Responds with “Put_Rpl PDU (RPL0)”. Note that “Put_Rpl PDU (RP
L0) ”is transferred in steps 610 and 716. "Put_Rpl PDU (RPL0)"
Is one of the protocol data units (PDUs) of the IrFTP-P bFTP protocol. "Put_Rp
“l PDU (RPL0)” is transferred as user data of “SCEP PDU (RPs PDU)” of IrTran-P.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the format of “Put_Rpl PDU (ERR0)” according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

AttN 1001 indicates the number of attribute areas.
um (value is 0001h), 1002 is AttName indicating the attribute area name (value is “ERR” indicating an error)
0 "), 1003 is AttLeng indicating the length of the attribute.
th (value is 00000004h), 1004 is AttType indicating the attribute type (value is 0 indicating the binary type)
0h), 1005 is AFLG (value is:
00h indicating no supplementary information and 1006 are AttValue (value is an error code) indicating attribute actual data.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, when an error occurs during printing according to the image information transferred from the digital camera 100 to the printer 200, a response is made with “Put_Rpl PDU (ERR0)”. I do. Note that “Put_Rpl PDU (ERR
0) ”is transferred in step 710. "Put_R
pl PDU (ERR0) ”is a protocol data unit (PDU) of the IrFTP-P bFTP protocol.
one of. "Put_Rpl PDU (ERR
0) ”is the“ SCEP PDU ”of IrTran-P.
(Rps PDU).

As the error code (1006), “I
rTrans-P ”is defined in the bFTP protocol (for example, 0031h indicating a command execution error,
0000h to indicate an undefined error) can be used. As the error code (1006), for example, 00F0h indicating that the printer 200 has run out of paper, 00F1h indicating that a paper jam has occurred in the printer 200, and 00F2h indicating that the printer 200 has run out of ink. Define
Can also be used.

FIG. 11 shows the RAM of the digital camera 100.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a memory map of FIG. 1101
Is a variable pic that stores the number of stored image information
t. num. Arrays pict. 1102 to 1105 store the size of the i-th image information. size
[I]. Arrays pict. 1106 to 1109 store the i-th image information. image [i].
1110 is a variable “error.” That stores the size of the image information for the message image. size. 1111,
Variable error. That stores the message image. image
It is.

The image information relating to the image captured by the image input unit 105 is stored in, for example, an array pi in the RAM 103.
ct. stored in image [i]. In this embodiment, the number of storable images is four, but the number of storable images can be easily changed by, for example, changing the capacity of the RAM 103. Array pi
ct. The image information stored in image [i] is transmitted from the infrared transmission unit 112 to the printer 200. On the other hand, the image information for the message image received from the printer 200 is a variable “error. image is stored in the image display unit 10 based on the image information.
6 is displayed.

FIG. 12 shows the RAM 203 of the printer 200.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a memory map of FIG. A variable pict. 1201 stores the size of image information to be printed.
size. A variable pict. 1202 stores image information to be provided for printing. image. 1203
Is a variable “error.” That stores the number of stored image information for message images. num. 1204-1
206 is an array error. For storing the size of the image information for the i-th message image. size [i].
Reference numerals 1207 to 1209 denote an array “error.” That stores image information for the i-th message image. image [i].

The image information received from the digital camera 100 includes the variable pict. image and stored in the printing unit 2
06 is output. If an error occurs in the printer during printing, the array error. The corresponding image information of the image information for the message image stored in image [i] is transmitted to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211. In this embodiment, three pieces of image information for a message image can be stored.
By changing the capacity of M203 or the like, the number of image information for message images that can be stored can be easily changed.

FIG. 13 shows the ROM of the digital camera 100.
5 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is transmitted to the printer 200, out of the programs stored in the printer 102.

First, in step 1301, the CPU
101 transmits “Con PDU” to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112. In step 1302, the CPU 101 receives “Cack PDU” from the printer 200 via the infrared receiver 113. In step 1303, the CPU 101 determines “query_Re
q PDU ”to the printer 2 via the infrared transmission unit 112.
Send to 00. In step 1304, the CPU 101
Receives “Query_Rpl PDU” from the printer 200 via the infrared receiving unit 113.

In step 1305, the CPU 101
When the user operates the operation unit 104, the array pict. Image information stored in image [i] is transmitted as “Put_Req PDU” using infrared transmission unit 1.
12 to the printer 200.

At step 1306, the CPU 101
“Pu” from the printer 200 via the infrared receiver 113
t_Rpl PDU ”is received. In step 1307, the CPU 101 receives the “Put_Rpl PD
It is determined whether or not the value of AttName in “U” is “ERR0”, and if it is “ERR0”, step 1308 is performed.
If it is not "ERR0", the process proceeds to step 1311.

In step 1308, the CPU 101
“Pu” from the printer 200 via the infrared receiver 113
t_Req PDU ”, the image information for the message image is received, and the variable error. image. In step 1309, the CPU 101 sets “P
ut_Rpl PDU ”to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112. In step 1310, C
The PU 101 stores the variable error. ima
The image information for the message image is read from the “ge” and the message image is displayed on the image display unit 106 based on the image information.

In step 1311, the CPU 101
The “Dis PDU” is transmitted to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112, and a series of processing ends.

FIG. 14 shows the ROM 202 of the printer 200.
5 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is received from the digital camera 100 among the programs stored in the digital camera 100.

First, in step 1401, the CPU
201 receives “Con PDU” from the digital camera 100 via the infrared receiving unit 212. Step 1
At 402, the CPU 201 transmits “Cack PDU” to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211.

In step 1403, the CPU 201
“Query_Req PDU” is received from the digital camera 100 via the infrared receiver 212. In step 1404, the CPU 201 sets “Query_Rpl
“PDU” is transmitted to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211.

At step 1405, the CPU 201
“Put_Req PD” via the infrared receiver 212
U ”, the image information is received from the digital camera 100, and the variable pict. image. Step 1406
Then, the CPU 201 sets the variable pict. The image information is read from the image and supplied to the printing unit 206 to execute printing.

At step 1407, the CPU 201
By inquiring of the printing unit 206, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred. If an error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 1409, and if no error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 1408.

In step 1408, the CPU 201
“Put_Rpl PDU (RPLO)” is transmitted to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211, and then the process proceeds to step 1416.

On the other hand, at step 1409, the CPU 20
1 transmits “Put_Rpl PDU (ERR0)” to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211.

At step 1410, the CPU 201
It is determined whether or not the error that occurred in the printing unit 206 is “paper out”. If the error is “paper out”, the process proceeds to step S1411; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1412.

In step 1411, the CPU 201
Array error. The image information for the message image stored in the image [1] is read, and is read as “Pu”.
t_Req PDU (error.image
[1])) to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211, and then the process proceeds to step 1415.

At step 1412, the CPU 201
It is determined whether or not the error occurred in the printing unit 206 is “paper jam”. If the error is “paper jam”, the process proceeds to step 1413. If the error is other than “paper jam” (in this case, “ink out” )), And the process proceeds to Step 1414.

At step 1413, the CPU 201
Array error. The image information for the message image stored in the image [2] is referred to as “put_Req PDU”.
(Error.image [2]) "to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211, and then the process proceeds to step 1415.

At step 1414, the CPU 201
Array error. The image information for the message image stored in the image [3] is referred to as “Put_Req PDU”.
(Error.image [3]) "to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211.

At the step 1415, the CPU 201
“Put_Rpl PDU” is received from the digital camera 100 via the infrared receiver 212. Step 14
In 16, the CPU 201 receives “Dis PDU” from the digital camera 100 via the infrared receiving unit 212, and ends a series of processing.

[Second Embodiment] The difference between the second embodiment of the present invention and the first embodiment will be described below. FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a digital camera according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of a printer according to this embodiment. 3 to 5 show examples of message images according to this embodiment. FIG. 6 shows the digital camera 10 when the printer 200 is normal.
0 schematically illustrates a communication procedure between the printer 200 and the printer 200.

FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing a communication procedure between the digital camera 100 and the printer 200 when an error occurs in the printer 200.
Steps 1501 to 1509 are the same as steps 601 to 609 in FIG.

If an error occurs during printing, the printer 2
00 is “Rpl PDU (Pu
t_Rpl PDU (ERR0)) ", Step 151
In Int PDU (Put_Rpl)
PDU (ERR0)) "in step 1514.
PDU (Put_Rpl PDU (ERR0)) "
Is transmitted to the digital camera 100. As a result, the image information of the corresponding message image (for example, any of 301, 401, and 501) is transferred from the printer 200 to the digital camera 100.

Next, the digital camera 100 transmits “Dis PDU” to the printer 200 in step 1515. Thereby, the connection between the digital camera 100 and the printer 200 is disconnected.

As described above, in this embodiment, when an error occurs during printing, the printer 200 sends a “Put_Rpl PDU” to the digital camera 100.
(ERR0) ", notifies that an error has occurred, and transfers image information for the corresponding message image.

FIG. 8 shows “Pu” in this embodiment.
The format of “t_Req PDU” is shown. FIG. 9 shows “Put_Rpl PDU” in this embodiment.
(RPL0) "is shown. The description regarding FIGS. 8 and 9 is as described above (the first embodiment).

FIG. 16 shows a case where “Pu” in this embodiment is used.
It is a figure which shows the format of "t_Rpl PDU (ERR0)." 1601 is AttNum indicating the number of attribute areas
(Value is 0002h), 1602 is an AttName indicating the attribute area name (value is “ERR0” indicating an error),
1603 is an AttLength (value is 00000004h) indicating the length of the attribute, 1604 is an AttType (value is 00h indicating the binary type) indicating the type of the attribute,
Reference numeral 1605 denotes AFLG indicating supplementary information (the value is 00h indicating that there is no supplementary information), 1606 denotes AttValue (value is an error code) indicating actual attribute data, 1607
Is an AttName indicating the attribute area name (the value is “BDY0” indicating the body), and 1608 is an At indicating the attribute length.
tLength, 1609 is AttT indicating an attribute type
ype (value is 00h indicating binary type), 1610
Is AFLG indicating supplementary information (the value is 00h indicating no supplementary information), and 1611 is AttV indicating attribute actual data.
value (the value is an error display image).

In this embodiment, the digital camera 10
0, an error occurs during printing according to the image information transferred to the printer 200.
Indicates “Put_Rpl P” to the digital camera 100.
DU (ERR0) ". Note that "Put
_Rpl PDU (ERR0) ”is stored in step 1510
１５1514. "Put_Rpl PDU
(ERR0) "is one of the protocol data units (PDU) of the IrFTP-P bFTP protocol.
“Put_Rpl PDU (ERR0)” is IrTr
an-P “SCEP PDU” (“Rpl PD
U "," Int PDU "and" Trm PDU ")
Is transferred as user data.

The error code (1606) is
A value defined by the nP bFTP protocol (for example, 0031h indicating a command execution error, 0000h indicating an undefined error, etc.) can be used. The error code (1006) may be, for example, 00F indicating that the printer 200 has run out of paper.
0h, 00F1h indicating that paper jam has occurred in the printer 200, and 00F2h indicating that ink has run out in the printer 200, etc., can also be defined and used.

In this embodiment, “Put_Rpl”
"PDU (ERR0)" includes image information (1611) for a message image.

FIG. 11 shows the RA of the digital camera 100.
The memory map of M103 is shown. FIG.
2 shows a memory map of the RAM 203 of the printer 200.

FIG. 17 shows the ROM of the digital camera 100.
5 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is transmitted to the printer 200, out of the programs stored in the printer 102.

Steps 1701 to 1705 are:
Steps 1301 to 1305 are the same.

At step 1706, the CPU 101
“Pu” from the printer 200 via the infrared receiver 113
t_Rpl PDU ”is received. Here, when the received “Put_Rpl PDU” includes the image information 1611 for the message image, the CPU 101 sets the variable “error. image.

At step 1707, the CPU 101 sets the AttNam in the received “Put_Rpl PDU”.
It is determined whether or not the value of e is “ERR0”.
If "0", the process proceeds to step 1708, where "ERR"
If not “0”, the process proceeds to step 1709.

At step 1708, the CPU 101
The variable error. The image is displayed on the image display unit 106 based on the image information in the image.

In step 1709, the CPU 101
The “Dis PDU” is transmitted to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112, and a series of processing ends.

FIG. 18 shows the ROM 202 of the printer 200.
5 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is received from the digital camera 100 among the programs stored in the digital camera 100.

Steps 1801 to 1806 are:
This is the same as steps 1401 to 1406.

At step 1807, the CPU 201
By inquiring of the printing unit 206, it is determined whether an error has occurred during printing. If an error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 1809; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 1808. .

At the step 1808, the CPU 201
“Put_Rpl PDU (RPL0)” is transmitted to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211, and then the process proceeds to step 1814.

On the other hand, in step 1809, the CPU 20
1 determines whether or not the error occurred in the printing unit 206 is “paper out”, and if it is other than “paper out”, the process proceeds to step 1811, and if “paper out”, the process proceeds to step 1810. Proceed to

At step 1810, the array error.
The image information for the message image stored in the image [1] is read, and is read as “Put_Rpl PD”.
U (ERR0) "to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211, and then the process proceeds to step 18.
Proceed to 14.

In step 1811, it is determined whether or not the error occurred in the printing unit 206 is “paper jam”. If the error is “paper out”, the process proceeds to step 1812. (In this case, “ink out”), the process proceeds to step 1813.

At step 1812, the CPU 201
Array error. The image information for the message image stored in the image [2] is referred to as “Put_Rpl PDU”.
(ERR0) "to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step 181.
Proceed to 4.

At the step 1813, the CPU 201
Array error. The image information for the message image stored in the image [3] is referred to as “Put_Rpl PDU”.
(ERR0) "to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211.

At the step 1814, the CPU 201
The “Dis PDU” is received from the digital camera 100 via the infrared receiving unit 212, and a series of processing ends.

[Third Embodiment] Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with respect to differences from the above embodiment. FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a digital camera according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of a printer according to this embodiment. 3 to 5 show examples of message images according to this embodiment. FIG. 6 shows the digital camera 10 when the printer 200 is normal.
0 schematically illustrates a communication procedure between the printer 200 and the printer 200.

FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing a communication procedure between the digital camera 100 and the printer 200 when an error occurs in the printer 200.
Steps 1901 to 1907 are the same as steps 601 to 607 in FIG.

If an error occurs during printing, the printer 2
00 is “Rps PDU (Nac
k) ”to the digital camera 100, and in response, the digital camera 100 responds to the
tp PDU ”to the printer 200.

Next, the printer 200 proceeds to step 19
10. In “Req PDU (Put_Req PD
U) "and" Int PD "in steps 1911 to 1913.
U (Put_Req PDU) ”and“ Trm PDU (Put_Req PDU) ”in step 1914 are transmitted to the digital camera 100. In step 1915, the digital camera 100 transmits“ Rps PDU (Put_Rpl) ”.
PDU (RPL0)) "to the printer 200.
As a result, the digital camera 100
To the corresponding message image (for example, 301,
401 (501, 501).

Next, the digital camera 100 transmits “Dis PDU” to the printer 200 in step 1916. Thereby, the connection between the digital camera 100 and the printer 200 is disconnected.

As described above, in this embodiment, when an error occurs in the printing unit 206, the printer 20
0 indicates to the digital camera 100 that an error has occurred by “Rps PDU (Nack)” before image reception is completed, and in response to this, the digital camera 100
Is interrupting the transfer of image information by “Stp PDU”.

FIG. 8 shows “Pt” in this embodiment.
The format of “u_Req PDU” is shown. FIG. 9 shows “Put_Rpl PDU” in this embodiment.
(RPL0) "is shown. 8 and 9
The description is as described above (the first embodiment).

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the relationship between “Rp” in this embodiment.
s PDU (Nack) ". FIG. 20
01 is a fixed value 00h, 2002 is MsgType
(The value is 20h indicating data (command)), 2003
Is InfType (value is 0 indicating UserData)
3h), 2004 indicates a length from 2006 to 2016. Length 1, 2005 indicates a length from 2006 to 20.
Length2 indicating the length up to 16 (Length1
Exists only when FFh. ), 2006 is Inf
InfVer indicating the version of Type (value is 10
h), 2007 is DFLG (the value is C1h indicating a single PDU), 2008 is Length3 indicating the length from 2009 to 2016, and 2009 is a fixed value 58
h, 2010 are PduType (value is Rps PD
U (Nack) 80h), and 2011 denotes “DST Ma” indicating the Machine ID of the PDU receiving side.
“channelID”, 2012 indicates “SRC MachineI” indicating the MachineId of the PDU transmitting side.
D ", 2013 is a program ID of a user data receiving side, 2014 is a program ID of a user data transmitting side, 2015 is a CmdID for identifying a command, and 2016 is a User ID indicating user data.
Data.

In this embodiment, the digital camera 10
If an error occurs in the printing unit 206 before the transfer of image information from 0 to the printer 200 is completed, the printer 200 notifies the digital camera 200 of the error using “Rps PDU (Nack)”. "Rps
"PDU (Nack)" is the SCE of IrTran-P
One of the protocol data units (PDU) of the P protocol. The printer 200 according to this embodiment has a “P
While receiving “out_Req PDU”, “RPs
PDU (Nack) ”can be transmitted to the digital camera 100.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the format of “Stp PDU” according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 2101
Is a fixed value 00h, 2102 is MsgType (value is 20h indicating data (command)), 2103 is
InfType (value indicates UserData 03
h) 2104 indicates a length from 2105 to 2107, Length 1 and 2105 indicate an InfType version, InfVer (value is 10h), 210
6 is DFLG (the value is C2h indicating a communication interrupt),
2107 is Length3 (value is 0000h).

FIG. 11 shows the RA of the digital camera 100.
The memory map of M103 is shown. FIG.
2 shows a memory map of the RAM 203 of the printer 200.

FIG. 22 shows the ROM of the digital camera 100.
5 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is transmitted to the printer 200, out of the programs stored in the printer 102.

Steps 2201 to 2204 are the same as steps 1301 to 1304 in FIG.

At the step 2205, the CPU 101
"Req PDU", "Int PDU" and "Tr
“PPDU_Req PDU” is transmitted to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112 using “m PDU”.

In step 2206, the CPU 101
“Rp” from the printer 200 via the infrared receiver 113
s PDU (Nack) ”has been received,
If so, the process proceeds to step 2209; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 2207.

In step 2207, the CPU 101
It is determined whether or not the transmission of “Put_Req PDU” has been completed.
08, and if not completed, the process proceeds to step 2205.

At step 2208, the CPU 101
“Pu” from the printer 200 via the infrared receiver 113
After receiving “t_Rpl PDU”, the process proceeds to step 2213.

At step 2209, the CPU 101
“Stp PDU” is transmitted to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112. In step 2210, the CPU
101 receives “Put_Re” via the infrared receiving unit 113.
q PDU ”to receive the image information for the message image,
The variable error. image. Step 22
11, the CPU 101 sets “Put_Rpl PD
"U" is transmitted to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112. In step 2212, the CPU 101 determines that the variable error. The image information for the message image stored in the image is read, and the message image is displayed on the image display unit 106 based on the read image information.

At the step 2213, the CPU 101
The “Dis PDU” is transmitted to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112, and a series of processing ends.

FIG. 23 shows the ROM 202 of the printer 200.
5 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is received from the digital camera 100 among the programs stored in the digital camera 100.

Steps 2301-2304 are the same as steps 1401-1404.

At step 2305, the CPU 201
“Req PDU”, “I
“Put_Req PDU” from the digital camera 100 with “nt PDU” and “Trm PDU”
The image information in the received “Put_ReqPDU” is stored in the variable pict. image.

At step 2306, the CPU 201
The variable pict. The image information stored in the image is read and supplied to the printing unit 206 to execute printing.

In step 2307, the CPU 201
It is determined whether or not an error has occurred by inquiring of the printing unit 206. If an error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 2310. If no error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 2308.

At the step 2308, the CPU 201
It is determined whether or not “Trm PDU” has been received from the digital camera 100 via the infrared receiving unit 212. If it has been received, the process proceeds to step 2309; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 2305. .

In step 2309, the CPU 201 sets
“Put_Rpl PDU (RPLO)” is transmitted to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211, and then the process proceeds to step 2318.

At step 2310, the CPU 201
“Rps PDU (Nack)” is transmitted to the infrared transmitting unit 211.
To the digital camera 100 via the. Step 2
In 311, the CPU 201 receives “Stp PDU” from the digital camera 100 via the infrared receiving unit 212.

At step 2312, the CPU 201
It is determined whether or not the error in the printing unit 206 is “paper out”.
Proceeds to step 231 if it is other than "no paper".
Proceed to 4.

In step 2313, the CPU 201 sets
Array error. The image information for the message image stored in the image [1] is read, and “Put_Re” is read.
qPDU (error.image [1]) "to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211,
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 2317.

At the step 2314, the CPU 201
It is determined whether or not the error in the printing unit 206 is “paper jam”.
15 and if it is not "paper jam" (in this case,
"Out of ink"), the process proceeds to step 2316.

In step 2315, the CPU 201 sets
Array error. The image information for the message image is read from the image [2], and the “Put_Req PDU” is read.
(Error.image [2]) "
11 to the digital camera 100 and then
The process proceeds to step 2317.

At the step 2316, the CPU 201
Array error. The image information for the message image is read from the image [3], and the “Put_Req PDU” is read.
(Error.image [3]) "
11 to the digital camera 100.

In step 2317, the CPU 201 sets
“Put_Rpl PDU” is received from the digital camera 100 via the infrared receiver 212.

At the step 2318, the CPU 201
The “Dis PDU” is received via the infrared receiving unit 212, and a series of processing ends.

[Fourth Embodiment] Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to differences from the above embodiments. FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a digital camera according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of a printer according to this embodiment. 3 to 5 show examples of message images according to this embodiment. FIG. 6 schematically illustrates a communication procedure between the digital camera 100 and the printer 200 when the printer 200 is normal.

In this embodiment, the digital camera 10
0, the image size is VGA (640 × 48
0) or the image information of the SVGA (800 × 600) message image from the printer 200 to the digital camera 100.
Transfer to .

FIG. 24 is a diagram schematically showing a communication procedure between the digital camera 100 and the printer 200 when an error occurs in the printer 200.
Steps 2401 to 2409 are the same as steps 601 to 609 in FIG.

If an error occurs during printing, the printer 2
00 is “Rps PDU (Put
_Rpl PDU (ERR0))]
Send to 00.

Next, the printer 200 proceeds to step 24.
In step 11, “Rqs PDU (Query_Req PD
U) is transmitted to the digital camera 100, and the digital camera 100 transmits “Rps PDU (Q
[user_Rpl PDU)] to the printer 200. Thereby, the printer 200 can recognize the function of the digital camera 100. In this case, the printer 200 uses “RpsPDU (Query_Rpl)
PDU) ", the digital camera 100 recognizes whether the digital camera 100 can receive the image information of the VGA image size or the SVGA image size.

Next, the printer 200 proceeds to step 24.
13, the "Req PDU (Put_Req PD
U) "and" Int PD "in steps 2414 to 2416.
U (Put_Req PDU) ”and“ Trm PDU (Put_Req PDU) ”in step 2417 to the digital camera 100. In step 2418, the digital camera 100 transmits“ Rps PDU (Put_Rpl) ”.
PDU (RPL0)) "to the printer 200.

Thus, a message image (for example, 30
1, 401, 501). Here, when the digital camera 100 can receive the image information of the VGA image size, the image information of the VGA size message image is transferred from the printer 200 to the digital camera 100. Meanwhile, digital camera 1
If 00 is capable of receiving SVGA image size image information, the image information of the SVGA size message image is transferred from the printer 200 to the digital camera 100.

Next, the digital camera 100 transmits “Dis PDU” to the printer 200 in step 2419. Thereby, the connection between the digital camera 100 and the printer 200 is disconnected.

FIG. 8 shows “Pu” in this embodiment.
The format of “t_Req PDU” is shown. FIG. 9 shows “Put_Rpl PDU” in this embodiment.
(RPL0) "is shown. The description regarding FIGS. 8 and 9 is as described above (the first embodiment).

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the format of “Query_Req PDU” according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 2501 is an AttNum (value is 0002h) indicating the number of attribute areas, and 2502 is an Att indicating the attribute area name
tName (the value is “CMDO” indicating a command), 2
503 is an AttLength (value is 00000006h) indicating the length of the attribute, 2504 is an AttType indicating the type of the attribute (the value is 00h indicating the binary type),
Reference numeral 2505 denotes AFLG indicating supplementary information (the value is 00h indicating that there is no supplementary information), and reference numeral 2506 denotes AttValue indicating the attribute actual data (the value is Query_Req PDU).
0010040h), 2507 is an AttName indicating the attribute area name (the value is “WHT0” indicating a category inquiry), and 2508 is an At indicating the attribute length.
tLength (value is 00000006h), 250
9 is an AttType indicating the type of the attribute (the value is 01h indicating the character type), and 2510 is an AFLG indicating the supplementary information.
(Value is 00h indicating no supplementary information), 2511 is AttValue indicating actual attribute data (value is "RIMG" indicating "obtain still image information processable on response side")
It is.

In this embodiment, the printer 200
The image size of the message image that can be received by the digital camera 100 is set to “Query”
_Req PDU ". "Query
“_Req PDU” is one of the protocol data units (PDUs) of the IrFTP-P bFTP protocol. “Query_Req PDU” is IrTra
It is transferred as n-P “SCEP PDU” (Rps PDU) user data.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a format of “Query_RPs PDU” according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 2601 denotes AttNum (value is 0001h) indicating the number of attribute areas, and 2602 denotes At indicating the attribute area name.
tName (the value is “BDY0” indicating the body), 260
3 is AttLength indicating the length of the attribute, 2604
Is an AttType indicating the type of the attribute (the value is 00h indicating the binary type), and 2605 is an AFLG indicating the supplementary information.
(Value is 00h indicating no supplementary information), 2606 is AttValue indicating attribute actual data (value is Query
Result data).

In this embodiment, the digital camera 10
0 indicates the image size of the image information of the receivable message image by the “Query_RPs PDU” in the
Responds to 00. The image size of the image information of the message image that can be received by the digital camera 100 is AttValue
e (2606). "Query_RpsP
“DU” is one of the protocol data units (PDUs) of the IrFTP-P bFTP protocol. "Put
_Rpl PDU ”is the“ SCEP ”of IrTran-P.
"PDU" (RPs PDU).

FIG. 11 shows the RA of the digital camera 100.
The memory map of M103 is shown.

FIG. 27 shows the RAM 203 of the printer 200.
3 is a diagram showing a memory map of FIG. A variable pict. 2701 stores the size of the image to be printed. size. Reference numeral 2702 denotes a variable pic for storing an image to be printed.
t. image. 2703 is the sequence error.
A variable erro that stores the maximum value of the first argument of image
r. m. 2704 contains the sequence error. imag
e, a variable for storing the maximum value of the second argument of error. n. 2705 to 2710 correspond to the sequence error. im
array for storing the size of the error display image in image [i] [j]. size [i] [j].
2711 to 2716 are arrays error. In which error display images are stored. image [i] [j]. 271
7 is the sequence error. It is a variable i that stores the first argument of image. 2718 has the sequence error. ima
This is a variable j that stores the second argument of “ge”.

The image information received from the digital camera 100 includes the variable pict. image and stored in the printing unit 2
06 is output. If an error occurs during printing in the printing unit 206, the array error. image
The corresponding image information among the image information for the message image stored in [i] and [j] is transmitted to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211.

The sequence error. image [1] [j]
Stores the image information of the message image whose image size is VGA, and the array error. image [2] [j]
Stores image information of a message image whose image size is SVGA. In addition, the array error. image
[I] [1] stores image information of the message image 301 shown in FIG. image
[I] [2] stores the image information of the message image 401 shown in FIG. image
Image information of the message image 501 shown in FIG. 5 is stored in [i] and [3]. The number of image information of message images that can be stored in this embodiment is 2 × 3, but this number can be easily changed by changing the capacity of the RAM 203.

FIG. 28 shows the ROM of the digital camera 100.
5 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is transmitted to the printer 200, out of the programs stored in the printer 102.

Steps 2801 to 2806 are the same as steps 1301 to 1306.

At the step 2807, the CPU 101
AttNa in the received “Put_Req PDU”
It is determined whether or not the value of me is “ERR0”.
If “R0”, the process proceeds to step 2808, where “ER”
If not R0 ", the process proceeds to step 2813.

In step 2808, the CPU 101
“Qu” from the printer 200 via the infrared receiver 113
erry_Rpl PDU "is received. Step 280
9, the CPU 101 sets “Query_Rpl PD
"U" is transmitted to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112. In step 2810, the CPU 101 transmits “Put_Put” from the printer 200 via the infrared receiver 113.
Req PDU ”to receive the error display image
rr. image.

At the step 2811, the CPU 101
“Put_Rpl PDU” is transmitted to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112.

At step 2812, the CPU 101
The variable error. The image information of the message image is read from the image, and the message image is displayed on the image display unit 106 based on the image information.

At the step 2813, the CPU 101
The “Dis PDU” is transmitted to the printer 200 via the infrared transmission unit 112, and a series of processing ends.

FIG. 29 shows the ROM 202 of the printer 200.
5 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is received from the digital camera 100 among the programs stored in the digital camera 100.

Steps 2901 to 2906 are the same as steps 1401 to 1406.

In step 2907, the CPU 201 sets
It is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the printing unit 206, and if an error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 2909.
If no error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 2908.

In step 2908, the CPU 201 sets
“Put_Rpl PDU (RPL0)” is transmitted to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211, and then the process proceeds to step 2922.

In step 2909, the CPU 201 sets
“Put_Rpl PDU (ERR0)” is transmitted to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211. In step 2910, the CPU 201 determines “Query_
Req PDU ”is transmitted to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211. In step 2911, C
The PU 201 transmits “Quer” via the infrared receiver 212.
y_Rps PDU ”from the digital camera 100.

At the step 2912, the CPU 201
Based on the received “Query_RPs PDU”,
The image size that the digital camera 100 can receive is SVG
It is determined whether it is A or not. If it is SVGA, the process proceeds to step 2914; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 2913.

In step 2913, the CPU 201 sets
The variable i is set to 1 and then the process proceeds to step 29
Proceed to 15. In step 2914, the CPU 201
Sets the variable i to 2 and then proceeds to step 2
Proceed to 915.

At step 2915, the CPU 201 sets
By inquiring of the printing unit 206, it is determined whether or not the error is "no paper". If the error is "no paper", the process proceeds to step 2916; if not, the process proceeds to step 2917. .

At step 2916, the CPU 201
The variable j is set to 1, and the process proceeds to step 2920.

At step 2917, the CPU 201 sets
It is determined whether or not the error is “paper jam”. If the error is “paper jam”, the process proceeds to step 2918; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 2919. In step 2918, the CPU 201 sets 2 to a variable j, advances the processing to step 2920,
In 919, the CPU 201 sets 3 to a variable j,
The process proceeds to step 2920.

At step 2920, CPU 201 sets
Array error. The image information of the message image is read from image [i] [j], and “Put_Req P
DU (error.image [i] [j]) ”to the digital camera 100 via the infrared transmission unit 211.

At step 2921, the CPU 201 sets
“Put_Rpl PD” via the infrared receiver 212
U ”from the digital camera 100.

At step 2922, the CPU 201 sets
The “Dis PDU” is received from the digital camera 100 via the infrared receiving unit 212, and a series of processing ends.

[Other Embodiments] (1) In the first to fourth embodiments, IrDA is adopted as an optical space communication system.
ASK (Amplitude Shift Keyin)
g) It can be applied to other optical space communication systems such as the system.

(2) In the first to fourth embodiments, the spatial optical communication system is adopted as the system for connecting the digital camera 100 and the printer 200. However, the present invention relates to, for example, a spread spectrum system or the like. It can also be applied to a wireless communication system using electromagnetic waves.

(3) In the first to fourth embodiments, the optical space communication system is adopted as the system for connecting the digital camera 100 and the printer 200. However, the present invention employs, for example, Centronics or IEEE1284. Such a connection method using a parallel interface can also be applied. In addition, the present invention provides, for example, RS-232C
Alternatively, the present invention can be applied to a connection method using a serial interface such as IEEE1394.

(4) In the first to fourth embodiments, a digital camera is employed as an image input device. However, the present invention employs, for example, a video camera having a still image photographing function as an image input device. It can be applied to the case where it is done.

(5) In the first to fourth embodiments, a compact flash is used as a memory card. However, the present invention is applicable to a case where a smart media or a PCMCIA card is used as a memory card. Can be applied.

(6) In the first to fourth embodiments, the ink jet system is adopted as the printing system.
The present invention can be applied to a case where, for example, an electrophotographic type, a thermal transfer type, a sublimation type, or the like is adopted as a printing method.

(7) In the first to fourth embodiments, the digital camera 100 and the printer 200 are directly connected, but they may be connected via an information processing device such as a personal computer. In this case, for example, the printing unit 206 of the printer 200 is considered as a printer,
A part other than the printing unit 206 of the printer 200 can be considered as an information processing device.

[0213] The present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices or to an apparatus composed of a single device.

Further, an object of the present invention is to provide a storage medium storing a program code of software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or an apparatus, and to provide a computer (or CPU) of the system or apparatus.
And MPU) read and execute the program code stored in the storage medium.

In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.

As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD
-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, or the like can be used.

When the computer executes the readout program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the OS (Operating System) running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. ) May perform some or all of the actual processing, and the processing may realize the functions of the above-described embodiments.

Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written into a memory provided on a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, based on the instructions of the program code, It goes without saying that the CPU included in the function expansion board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

[0219]

According to the present invention, for example, in an image processing system in which an imaging device such as a digital camera and an image processing device such as a printer are connected, an error occurring in the image processing device can be detected by the imaging device. Can be recognized. Therefore, the user can quickly deal with the error, for example.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a digital camera according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a printer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message image displayed on a display device of a digital camera when an error occurs in a printing apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message image displayed on a display device of a digital camera when an error occurs in a printing apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message image displayed on the display device of the digital camera when an error occurs in the printing device.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a communication procedure between the digital camera and the printer when the printer is normal.

FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a communication procedure between the digital camera and the printer when an error occurs in the printer.

FIG. 8 shows “Put_R” according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
eq PDU ". FIG.

FIG. 9 shows “Put_R” according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
pl PDU (RPL0) ".

FIG. 10 shows “Put_” according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
It is a figure showing the format of “Rpl PDU (ERR0)”.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a memory map of a RAM of the digital camera.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a memory map of a RAM of the printer.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is transmitted to a printer, out of programs stored in a ROM of the digital camera.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is received from a digital camera, among the programs stored in the ROM of the printer.

FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating a communication procedure between the digital camera and the printer when an error occurs in the printer.

FIG. 16 shows “Put” in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
_Rpl PDU (ERR0) '.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is transmitted to a printer, out of programs stored in a ROM of the digital camera.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is received from a digital camera, among the programs stored in the ROM of the printer.

FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically illustrating a communication procedure between the digital camera and the printer when an error occurs in the printer.

FIG. 20 shows “Rps” in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
It is a figure which shows the format of "PDU (Nack)."

FIG. 21 shows “Stp” according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
It is a figure which shows the format of "PDU".

FIG. 22 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is transmitted to the printer, out of the programs stored in the ROM of the digital camera.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is received from a digital camera, out of the programs stored in the ROM of the printer.

FIG. 24 is a diagram schematically illustrating a communication procedure between the digital camera and the printer when an error occurs in the printer.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a “Quer” according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
It is a figure which shows the format of "y_Req PDU."

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a “Quer” according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
It is a figure which shows the format of "y_RPs PDU."

FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a RAM of the printer.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is transmitted to the printer, out of the programs stored in the ROM of the digital camera.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart of a program executed when image information is received from a digital camera, out of the programs stored in the ROM of the printer.

[Explanation of symbols]

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ronous Receiver / Transmitt
er) 209 modulator 210 demodulator 211 infrared transmitter 212 infrared receiver 213 bus

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Claims (39)

[Claims] 1. An image capturing apparatus having a communication function, comprising: a transmitting unit configured to transmit image information related to photographing to an image processing apparatus; and an image processing apparatus configured to execute processing when an error occurs when the image processing apparatus processes the image information. Receiving means for receiving error information transmitted from the image processing apparatus, and output means for outputting a message regarding an error occurred in the image processing apparatus based on the error information received by the receiving means. An imaging device characterized by the above-mentioned. 2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the message includes information for specifying a type of the error. 3. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the message includes information for specifying a type of the error and information on a method for coping with the error. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said output means has display means for displaying said message.
The imaging device according to claim 3. 5. The imaging apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the error information includes image information for displaying the message on the display. 6. The image processing device according to claim 1, wherein the image processing device is an image output device.
An imaging device according to item 13. 7. The image processing device according to claim 1, wherein the image processing device is an information processing device connected to an image output device.
The imaging device according to claim 1. 8. The image processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, when an error occurs when the image processing apparatus outputs an image, the output unit generates the error based on the error information sent from the image processing apparatus. The imaging device according to claim 6, wherein a message regarding an error is output. 9. The error information includes first error information for notifying that an error has occurred, and second information including image information for displaying the message on the display unit.
The imaging apparatus further includes a response unit that responds to the image processing device when the reception unit receives the first error information, wherein the display unit includes the response unit. The imaging apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the message is displayed based on the second error information received by the receiving unit after a response by the unit. 10. The error information includes image information for displaying the message on the display unit, and the display unit recognizes that an error has occurred in the image processing apparatus by receiving the error information. The imaging apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a process for displaying the message is started. 11. The image processing apparatus starts processing of already received image information before reception of the image information transmitted by the transmission unit is completed, and when an error occurs in the processing, 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: transmitting error information, wherein the transmitting unit interrupts a process of transmitting the image information to the image processing apparatus based on the error information received by the receiving unit from the image processing apparatus. The imaging device according to claim 8. 12. The image processing apparatus starts processing of already received image information before reception of the image information transmitted by the transmitting unit is completed, and when an error occurs during the processing, Transmitting first error information, the transmitting unit suspends a process of transmitting image information to the image processing device based on the first error information received by the receiving unit from the image processing device, The output unit outputs a message related to an error occurred in the image processing device based on the second error information sent from the image processing device after the transmission unit interrupts transmission of the image information. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: 13. The image processing apparatus further includes a notifying unit that notifies the image processing apparatus of function information indicating a function of the imaging apparatus, and the receiving unit receives error information suitable for the function of the imaging apparatus from the image processing apparatus. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein: 14. The image processing apparatus further comprising: a notifying unit that notifies the image processing apparatus of function information indicating a receiving capability of the receiving unit.
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the receiving unit receives error information suitable for a receiving capability of the receiving unit from the image processing apparatus. 15. The image processing apparatus further comprises a notifying unit for notifying the image processing apparatus of functional information indicating a specification of the processable image information, and the receiving unit includes image information conforming to the processable image specification. The imaging device according to claim 5, wherein error information is received from the image processing device. 16. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the transmission unit and the reception unit communicate with the image processing device by a wireless method. 17. The imaging apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the transmission unit and the reception unit communicate with the image processing device by an infrared communication method. 18. An error processing method applied to an imaging device having a communication unit, wherein: a transmitting step of transmitting image information relating to photographing to the image processing device via the communication unit; A receiving step of receiving error information transmitted from the image processing apparatus via the communication unit when an error occurs in processing the image information; and the image processing apparatus based on the received error information. An output step of outputting a message relating to an error that has occurred in the step (a). 19. A memory medium storing a program for controlling an imaging apparatus having a communication unit, the program comprising: a transmission step of transmitting image information relating to photographing to an image processing apparatus via the communication unit; A receiving step of receiving error information transmitted from the image processing apparatus via the communication unit when an error occurs when the image processing apparatus processes the image information; An output step of outputting a message related to an error occurring in the image processing apparatus based on the output information. 20. An image processing apparatus having a communication function, comprising: a receiving unit that receives image information related to shooting from an imaging device; a processing unit that processes the image information; and the processing unit processes the image information. A transmitting unit that transmits error information to the image capturing apparatus when an error occurs during the image processing. 21. The image processing apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the error information includes information necessary for the imaging apparatus to output a message indicating a type of the error. 22. The image processing apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the error information includes information necessary for the image pickup apparatus to output a message indicating a type of the error and a method for coping with the error. apparatus. 23. The imaging device has an image display unit,
23. The image processing apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the error information includes image information for displaying a message related to an error generated in the processing unit on the image display unit. apparatus. 24. The image processing apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the processing unit includes an image output unit that outputs an image based on image information related to reception. . 25. The apparatus according to claim 20, wherein said processing means includes means for processing image information relating to reception and outputting an image to an image output device based on a processing result. 2. The image processing device according to claim 1. 26. The image processing apparatus according to claim 25, wherein when an error occurs when the image output device outputs an image, the transmission unit transmits the error information to the imaging device. Image processing device. 27. The error information includes first error information for notifying that an error has occurred, and second error information including image information for displaying the message on the image display unit. In the case where an error occurs when the processing unit processes the image information, the transmission unit first transmits the first error information to the imaging device, and the transmission unit transmits the first error information to the imaging device. The image processing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the second error information is transmitted to the imaging apparatus after a response is made. 28. The transmitting means, when an error occurs when the processing means processes the image information, as the error information, the image information for displaying the message on the image display unit. The image processing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the image processing apparatus transmits the image processing apparatus to the image capturing apparatus, thereby causing the image capturing apparatus to recognize that an error has occurred. 29. The processing unit starts processing of already received image information before the reception of the image information sent from the imaging apparatus is completed, and the transmitting unit performs an error processing in the processing. 27. The method according to claim 20, wherein when the error occurs, the error information is transmitted to the imaging device, thereby causing the imaging device to interrupt the transmission process of the image information. 2. The image processing device according to claim 1. 30. The processing means starts processing of the already received image information before the reception of the image information sent from the imaging device is completed, and the transmitting means executes an error in the processing. When the error occurs, the first error information is transmitted to the imaging device,
Thereby, the image capturing device interrupts the transmission process of the image information, and then transmits the second error information to the image capturing device, and transmits the message to the image capturing device based on the second error information. The image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 20 to 26, wherein the output is performed. 31. An image capturing apparatus further comprising: an inquiry unit for inquiring a function of the image capturing apparatus to the image capturing apparatus, wherein the transmitting unit transmits error information suitable for the image capturing apparatus based on a query result. The image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 20 to 30, wherein the image is transmitted to the image processing apparatus. 32. An image processing apparatus further comprising: an inquiry unit for inquiring of the imaging device about a reception capability of the imaging device, wherein the transmission unit is configured to output error information adapted to the imaging device based on the inquiry result. 31 is transmitted to the image processing apparatus.
The image processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 33. An image capturing apparatus further comprising: an inquiry unit that inquires of the image capturing apparatus about specifications of image information that can be processed by the image capturing apparatus, wherein the transmitting unit can process the image capturing apparatus based on an inquiry result. The image processing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein error information including unique image information is transmitted to the image processing apparatus. 34. The image processing apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the transmitting unit and the receiving unit communicate with the imaging device by a wireless method. 35. The imaging device according to claim 34, wherein the transmission unit and the reception unit communicate with the imaging device by an infrared communication method. 36. An error processing method applied to an image processing apparatus having a communication unit, comprising: a receiving step of receiving image information related to shooting from an imaging device via the communication unit; and processing the image information. A processing step, and a transmission step of transmitting error information to the imaging device via the communication unit when an error occurs during the execution of the processing step. Control method. 37. A memory medium storing a program for controlling an image processing apparatus having a communication unit, the program comprising: a receiving step of receiving image information related to shooting from an imaging device via the communication unit; A processing step of processing the image information; and a transmitting step of transmitting error information to the imaging device via the communication unit when an error occurs during the execution of the processing step. A memory medium characterized by the above-mentioned. 38. An image processing system including an image pickup apparatus and an image processing apparatus having a function of communicating with each other, wherein: means for transferring image information relating to photographing from the image pickup apparatus to the image processing apparatus; Means for transferring error information from the image processing apparatus to the image capturing apparatus when an error occurs when the processing apparatus processes the image information; and generating an error in the image processing apparatus based on the error information. Means for outputting the error that has occurred from the imaging device. 39. An error processing method applied to an image processing system including an image capturing apparatus and an image processing apparatus having a function of communicating with each other, wherein image information relating to shooting is transmitted from the image capturing apparatus to the image processing apparatus. Transferring, when an error occurs when the image processing device processes the image information, transferring the error information from the image processing device to the imaging device, based on the error information Outputting an error generated in the image processing device from the imaging device.