JP2001211378A - Imaging system, its control method, storage medium, communication apparatus, its control method, imaging device, and its control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging system, its control method, a storage medium, a communication apparatus, its control method, an imaging device, and its control method which eliminate the inconvenience that it is necessary to simultaneously turn on the power switches of an electronic camera and a portable telephone or to simultaneously release the power saving modes of the electronic camera and the portable telephone in the transfer of picture data photographed by the electronic camera to the portable telephone. SOLUTION: A system control circuit 50 of an imaging device 100 reports the operation state of the imaging device 100 to communication equipment 300, and a communication system control circuit 350 of the communication apparatus 300 receives and discriminates the reported operation state of the imaging device and sets an operation mode of the communication apparatus 300 by a power control means 380 in accordance with the discrimination result.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an imaging system, an imaging system control method, a storage medium, a communication device, a communication device control method, a storage medium, an imaging device, an imaging device control method, and a storage medium. Captures still and moving images,
The present invention relates to an imaging system, an imaging system control method, a storage medium, a communication device, a communication device control method, a storage medium, an imaging device, an imaging device control method, and a storage medium suitable for storage, communication, recording, and reproduction.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, imaging devices such as electronic cameras for recording and reproducing still images and moving images using a memory card having a solid-state memory element as a recording medium have already been marketed, and cellular phones for communicating voice and images have been already available. Are also sold. By carrying such an imaging system including an electronic camera and a mobile phone, it is possible to perform agile business promotion outdoors without being restricted by work indoors such as offices and homes. In particular, it is possible to construct a convenient imaging system by operating the electronic camera and the mobile phone in cooperation, such as transferring image data captured by the electronic camera to the mobile phone.

[0003]

However, the above conventional example has the following problems.

(1) In an image pickup system including the above-described conventional electronic camera and mobile phone, when transferring image data captured by the electronic camera to the mobile phone, the power switches of the electronic camera and the mobile phone are turned on. This is inconvenient because it is necessary to insert the electronic camera together or to cancel the power saving mode of the electronic camera and the mobile phone.

(2) On the other hand, when the power switch of the electronic camera and the mobile phone is turned on together, or the power saving mode of the electronic camera and the mobile phone are both released to enable the shooting operation and the transfer operation of the shot image data. When the power switch of the electronic camera is turned off or the electronic camera is set to the power saving mode, the user forgets to turn off the power switch of the mobile phone or set the mobile phone to the power saving mode, thereby wasting the battery of the mobile phone. There was something to do.

(3) In a state where both the power switch of the electronic camera and the mobile phone are turned on or the power saving mode of the electronic camera and the mobile phone are both released, the photographing operation and the transfer operation of the photographed image data are enabled. When the photographing preparation operation and / or the photographing operation of the electronic camera is completed, the cellular phone is turned off without turning off the power switch of the cell phone or setting the cell phone to the power saving mode even though the photographing is not performed. Battery wasted.

(4) On the other hand, in a state where both the power switch of the electronic camera and the mobile phone are turned on or the power saving mode of the electronic camera and the mobile phone are both released to enable the shooting operation and the transfer operation of the shot image data. When the mobile phone is turned off or the mobile phone is set to the power saving mode, the user forgets to turn off the power switch of the electronic camera or set the electronic camera to the power saving mode, thereby wasting the battery of the electronic camera. There was something.

(5) In a state where the power switches of the electronic camera and the mobile phone are turned on together or the power saving modes of the electronic camera and the mobile phone are both released to enable the photographing operation and the transfer operation of the photographed image data. Wasting the battery of the electronic camera without turning off the power switch of the electronic camera or setting the electronic camera to the power saving mode even when the mobile phone is in a talking state, even though the camera is not shooting. was there.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when transferring image data taken by an electronic camera to a mobile phone, both the electronic camera and the mobile phone are turned on or the electronic camera and the mobile phone are turned on. The imaging system, the imaging system control method, the storage medium, the communication device, the communication device control method, the storage medium, the imaging device, and the imaging device do not need to be released from the power saving mode of the telephone and are not inconvenient. It is an object to provide a control method and a storage medium.

[0010]

To achieve the above object, the present invention is directed to a communication apparatus having a state receiving means, a state determining means, and a power control means, and an imaging apparatus having an imaging means and a state notifying means. Wherein the state notification means notifies the communication device of an operation state of the imaging apparatus, the state reception means receives the notified operation state, and the state determination means receives the operation state. Determining the operating state of the image capturing apparatus, and the power control unit sets an operation mode of the communication apparatus according to the determination result.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging system including a communication device having state receiving means, a state determining means, and a power control means, and an imaging apparatus having an imaging means and a state notifying means. Wherein the state notifying unit notifies the communication device of an operation state and identification information of the imaging device, the state reception unit receives the notified operation state and identification information, and the state determination unit receives the operation state and identification information. The identification information of the imaging device and the operation state of the communication device are determined, and the power supply control unit sets the operation mode of the communication device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power off state of the communication apparatus or a power saving state. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-shooting state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus or a non-shooting state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the operation state is a photographing preparation or photographing state of the image pickup apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-on state of the communication apparatus or power saving. It is characterized in that the operation is released.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging system comprising: a communication device having a status receiving step, a status determination step, and a power control step; and an imaging device having an imaging step and a status notification step. The state notification step, the operation state of the imaging device is notified to the communication device, the state reception step receives the notified operation state, and the state determination step receives the received image. The operation state of the device is determined, and the operation mode of the communication device is set in the power control step according to the determination result.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging system including a communication device having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and an imaging apparatus having an imaging step and a state notification step. The state notification step, the operating state and identification information of the imaging device are notified to the communication device, and the state receiving step receives the notified operating state and identification information, and determines the state. In the step, the received identification information of the imaging device and the operation state of the communication device are determined, and in the power control step, the operation mode of the communication device is set according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 9 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, a tenth aspect of the present invention is that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 11, wherein the operation state is a non-shooting state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus or a non-shooting state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by a power saving operation state.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the operation state is a photographing preparation or photographing state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-on state or a power saving state of the communication device. It is characterized in that the operation is released.

To achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 13 is an imaging system comprising a communication device having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and an imaging device having an imaging step and a state notification step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program that executes a control method applied to the communication device, wherein the control method notifies the communication device of an operation state of the imaging apparatus in the state notification step, In the receiving step, the notified operation state is received, in the state determination step, the received operation state of the imaging device is determined, and in the power control step, the operation mode of the communication device is set according to the determination result. It is characterized by the following.

To achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 14 is an imaging system comprising a communication device having a status receiving step, a status determination step, and a power control step, and an imaging device having an imaging step and a status notification step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing a control method applied to the communication device, wherein the control method notifies the communication device of an operation state and identification information of the imaging device in the state notification step. Receiving the operation state and the identification information notified in the state reception step, determining the received identification information of the imaging apparatus and the operation state of the communication apparatus in the state determination step, and determining the determination in the power control step. An operation mode of the communication device is set according to a result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 15 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 16 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power off state of the communication apparatus or a power saving state. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 17 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-shooting state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus or a non-shooting state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 18 is characterized in that the operation state is a photographing preparation or photographing state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-on state or power saving of the communication device. It is characterized in that the operation is released.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 19 is a communication device which is configured to be communicable with an image pickup apparatus having an image pickup means and a state notification means, and has a state reception means, a state judgment means and a power control means. When the state notification unit notifies the communication device of the operation state of the imaging device,
The state receiving means receives the notified operation state,
The state determination means determines an operation state of the communication device, and the power control means sets an operation mode of the communication device according to the determination result.

[0029] In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 20 is a communication apparatus which is communicable with an image pickup apparatus having an image pickup means and a state notification means, and has a state reception means, a state judgment means, and a power control means. When the state notification unit notifies the communication device of the operation state and identification information of the imaging device, the state reception unit receives the notified operation state and identification information, and the state determination unit The received identification information of the imaging device and the operation state of the communication device are determined, and the power control unit sets the operation mode of the communication device in accordance with the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 21 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device, and the operation mode on the communication device side is a power-off state on the communication device side. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 22 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 23 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-shooting preparation or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus or a non-shooting state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 24 is characterized in that the operation state is a photographing preparation or photographing state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-on state or a power saving state of the communication device. It is characterized in that the operation is released.

[0034] In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 25 is a communication apparatus which is communicable with an imaging device having an imaging step and a state notification step, and has a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step. In the control method, when the operation state of the imaging device is notified to the communication device in the state notification step, the notified operation state is received in the state reception step, and the communication device is notified in the state determination step. Is determined, and the operation mode of the communication device is set according to the determination result in the power control step.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 26 is a communication apparatus which is communicable with an imaging device having an imaging step and a state notification step, and has a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step. In the control method, when notifying the communication device of the operation state and the identification information of the imaging device in the state notification step, receiving the operation state and the identification information notified in the state reception step, the state In the determination step, the received identification information of the imaging device and the operation state of the communication device are determined, and in the power control step, the operation mode of the communication device is set according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 27 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 28, wherein the operation state is a warning state of a remaining battery level of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by an operating state.

To achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 29 is characterized in that the operation state is the non-shooting state or the non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is the power-off state of the communication apparatus or the non-shooting state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 30 is characterized in that the operation state is a preparation for photographing or a photographing state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-on state or a power saving state of the communication device. It is characterized in that the operation is released.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 31 is a communication apparatus which is communicable with an imaging device having an imaging step and a state notification step, and has a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step. A computer-readable storage medium that stores a program that executes a control method to be applied, wherein the control method includes, when notifying the communication device of an operation state of the imaging device in the state notification step, In the state receiving step, the notified operation state is received, in the state determination step, the operation state of the communication device is determined, and in the power control step, the operation mode of the communication device is set according to the determination result. It is characterized by.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 32 provides a communication apparatus which is communicable with an imaging apparatus having an imaging step and a state notification step, and has a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing a control method to be applied, wherein the control method notifies the communication device of an operation state and identification information of the imaging apparatus in the state notification step. In the state receiving step, the notified operation state and identification information are received, in the state determination step, the received identification information of the imaging device and the operation state of the communication device are determined, and in the power control step, The operation mode of the communication device is set according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 33, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 34, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus or a power saving state. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 35 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-shooting state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus or a non-shooting state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 36 is characterized in that the operation state is a photographing preparation or a photographing state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-on state or a power saving state of the communication device. It is characterized in that the operation is released.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 37 is directed to an imaging apparatus which is configured to be communicable with a communication device having a state receiving means, a state determination means, and a power control means, and has an imaging means and a state notification means. The state notifying unit notifies the communication device of the operation state of the imaging device side, the state receiving unit receives the notified operation state, and the state determination unit determines the operation state of the communication device When you do
An operation mode of the communication device is set by the power control unit of the communication device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 38 is directed to an image pickup apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication device having a state receiving means, a state determination means, and a power control means, and having an image pickup means and a state notification means. The state notification means notifies the communication device of the operation state and identification information of the imaging device, the state reception means receives the notified operation state and identification information, and the state determination means performs the communication. When the operation state and the identification information of the device are determined, the operation mode of the communication device is set by the power control unit of the communication device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 39 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 40 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state on the imaging apparatus side, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus or a power saving state. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 41 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-shooting preparation or a non-shooting state on the imaging device side, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-off state of the communication device or a non-shooting state. It is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 42 is characterized in that the operation state is a photographing preparation or photographing state of the image pickup apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-on state or a power saving state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized in that the operation is released.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 43 is directed to an imaging apparatus having a state receiving step, a state determining step, and a power control step, which is communicable with a communication apparatus having an imaging step and a state notification step. A control method, wherein the state notification step notifies the communication device of an operation state of the imaging apparatus, the state reception step receives the operation state notified, and the state determination step includes an operation of the communication apparatus. When the state is determined, the operation mode of the communication device is set by the power control step of the communication device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 44 is directed to an image pickup apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication apparatus having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and having an imaging step and a state notification step. The control method, wherein the state notification step notifies the communication device of an operation state and identification information of the imaging apparatus, the state reception step receives the operation state and identification information notified in the state reception step, and the state determination step When the operating state and the identification information of the communication device are determined, the operation mode of the communication device is set by the power control step of the communication device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 45 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 46 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus or a power saving state. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 47 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-shooting state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus or a non-shooting state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 48 is characterized in that the operation state is a preparation for photographing or a photographing state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-on state or a power saving state of the communication device. It is characterized in that the operation is released.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 49 is directed to an imaging apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication apparatus having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and having an imaging step and a state notification step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing an applied control method, wherein the control method notifies the communication device of an operation state of the imaging apparatus in the state notification step, and receives the state. Receiving the operation state notified in step, and determining the operation state of the communication apparatus in the state determination step, the operation mode of the communication apparatus by the power control step of the communication apparatus according to the determination result. Is set.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 50 is provided for an imaging apparatus which is communicable with a communication apparatus having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and has an imaging step and a state notification step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program that executes a control method to be applied, wherein the control method notifies the communication device of an operation state and identification information of the imaging apparatus in the state notification step, When the operating state and the identification information notified in the state receiving step are received, and the operating state and the identification information of the communication apparatus are determined in the state determining step, the power supply of the communication apparatus is determined in accordance with the determination result. An operation mode of the communication device is set by a control step.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 51, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state of the communication apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 52 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 53 is characterized in that the operation state is the non-shooting state or the non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is the power-off state of the communication apparatus or the non-shooting state of the communication apparatus. It is characterized by a power saving operation state.

According to a fifty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the operation state is a photographing preparation or photographing state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-on state or a power saving state of the communication device. It is characterized in that the operation is released.

According to a fifty-fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging system comprising an imaging device having an imaging means, a status receiving means, a status determining means, and a power control means, and a communication device having a status notification means. Wherein the state notification unit notifies the imaging device of an operation state of the communication device, the state reception unit receives the notified operation state, and the state determination unit receives the operation of the communication device. A state is determined, and the power supply control unit sets an operation mode of the imaging device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 56 is directed to an image pickup system comprising an image pickup apparatus having an image pickup means, a state receiving means, a state judgment means, and a power control means, and a communication apparatus having a state notification means. Wherein the state notifying unit notifies the imaging device of an operating state and identification information of the communication device, the state receiving unit receives the notified operating state and identification information, and the state determining unit receives The identification information of the communication device and the operating state of the imaging device are determined, and the power control unit sets an operation mode of the imaging device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 57 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state of the imaging device. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 58, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving state of the imaging apparatus. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 59 is characterized in that the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 60 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-on state or a power saving state of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a power operation release state.

To achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 61 is an imaging system comprising an imaging device having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and a communication device having a state notification step. The control method, wherein in the state notification step, the operation state of the communication device is notified to the imaging device, in the state reception step, the notified operation state is received, and in the state determination step, the received communication is received. The operation state of the imaging device is determined, and the operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the determination result in the power control step.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 62 is an imaging system comprising an imaging apparatus having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and a communication apparatus having a state notification step. In the state notification step, the operating state and identification information of the communication device is notified to the imaging device,
In the state receiving step, the notified operation state and identification information are received, in the state determination step, the received identification information of the communication device and the operation state of the imaging device are determined, and in the power control step, the determination result is obtained. The operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the following.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 63 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state of the imaging device. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 64 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving state of the imaging apparatus. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 65 is characterized in that the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 66 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-on state or a power saving state of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a power operation release state.

In order to achieve the above object, according to a 67th aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging system comprising an imaging apparatus having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and a communication apparatus having a state notification step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program that executes a control method applied to the communication device, wherein the control method notifies the imaging device of an operation state of the communication device in the state notification step, In the receiving step, the notified operation state is received, in the state determination step, the received operation state of the communication device is determined, and in the power control step, the operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the determination result. It is characterized by the following.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 68 is an imaging system comprising an imaging apparatus having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and a communication apparatus having a state notification step. A storage medium readable by a computer storing a program for executing a control method applied to the imaging device, wherein the control method notifies the imaging device of an operation state and identification information of the communication device in the state notification step. Receiving the operation state and the identification information notified in the state reception step, determining the received identification information of the communication device and the operation state of the imaging device in the state determination step, and determining the determination in the power control step. The operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 69 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state of the imaging device. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 70 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state of the imaging apparatus or a power saving state. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 71, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 72 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power saving state of the imaging apparatus. It is characterized by being in a power operation release state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 73 is directed to an imaging apparatus which is configured to be communicable with a communication apparatus having a state notifying means and has an imaging means, a state receiving means, a state determining means, and a power control means. When the state notification unit notifies the imaging device side of the operation state of the communication device,
The state receiving means receives the notified operation state,
The state determination means determines the received operation state of the imaging device, and the power supply control means sets the operation mode of the imaging device according to the determination result.

To achieve the above object, the invention of claim 74 is directed to an imaging apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication apparatus having a state notification means, and having an imaging means, a state reception means, a state determination means, and a power control means. When the state notification unit notifies the imaging device of the operation state and the identification information of the communication device, the state reception unit receives the notified operation state and the identification information, and the state determination unit The received identification information of the communication device and the operation state of the imaging device are determined, and the power control unit sets an operation mode of the imaging device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 75 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state of the imaging device. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 76 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving state of the imaging apparatus. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 77 is characterized in that the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 78 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-talking state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power saving state of the imaging apparatus. It is characterized by being in a power operation release state.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 79 is a communication apparatus having a state notifying step, which is communicable with a communication apparatus having a state notifying step. In the control method, when the operation state of the communication device is notified to the imaging device side in the state notification step, the notified operation state is received in the state reception step, and the received operation state is received in the state determination step. The operation state of the imaging device is determined, and the operation mode of the imaging device is set in the power control step according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 80 is characterized in that it is configured to be communicable with a communication device having a status notifying step, and has an imaging step, a status receiving step, a status determining step, and a power control step. In the control method, when the operating state and the identification information of the communication device are notified to the imaging device side in the state notification step, the notified operating state and identification information are received in the state receiving step, and the state In the determination step, the received identification information of the communication device and the operation state of the imaging device are determined, and in the power control step, the operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 81 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state of the imaging apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 82, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state of the imaging apparatus or power saving. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 83, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 84, wherein the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power saving state of the imaging apparatus. It is characterized by being in a power operation release state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 85 relates to an imaging apparatus which is configured to be able to communicate with a communication apparatus having a state notification step and has an imaging step, a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program that executes a control method to be applied, the control method comprising: when notifying an operation state of the communication apparatus to an imaging apparatus in the state notification step, In the state receiving step, the notified operation state is received, and in the state determination step, the received operation state of the imaging device is determined,
In the power control step, an operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 86 relates to an imaging apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication apparatus having a state notification step, and having an imaging step, a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing an applied control method, wherein the control method is configured to notify an operation state and identification information of the communication apparatus to an imaging apparatus in the state notification step. In the state receiving step, the notified operation state and identification information are received, and in the state determination step, the received identification information of the communication device and the operation state of the imaging device are determined,
In the power control step, an operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 87 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state of the imaging apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 88, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state of the imaging apparatus or power saving. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 89, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 90, wherein the operation state is a non-communication or non-communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-on state or a power saving state of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a power operation release state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 91 is a communication device which is communicable with an image pickup apparatus having an image pickup means, a state receiving means, a state judgment means and a power control means, and has a state notification means. The state notification means notifies the imaging device of the operation state of the communication device, the state reception means receives the notified operation state, and the state determination means determines the operation state of the imaging apparatus When you do
The operation mode of the imaging device is set by the power control unit of the imaging device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 92 is a communication device which is communicable with an image pickup apparatus having an image pickup means, a state receiving means, a state judgment means, and a power control means, and has a state notification means. Wherein the state notifying means notifies the imaging device of the operating state and identification information of the communication device side, the state receiving means receives the notified operating state and identification information, and the state determining means When the operation state and the identification information of the apparatus are determined, the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is set by the power control unit of the imaging apparatus according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 93, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state on the communication device side, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state of the imaging device. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 94 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state on the communication device side, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or power saving of the imaging device. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to a ninety-fifth aspect is characterized in that the operation state is a call or communication state on the communication device side, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 96 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state on the communication apparatus side, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power saving state of the imaging apparatus. It is characterized by being in a power operation release state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 97 is provided for a communication apparatus which is configured to be able to communicate with an imaging apparatus having an imaging step, a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and has a state notification step. In the control method, the state notification step notifies the operation state of the communication device to the imaging apparatus, the state reception step receives the operation state notified, and the state determination step performs the operation of the imaging apparatus. When the state is determined, the operation mode of the imaging device is set by the power control step of the imaging device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 98 relates to a communication apparatus which is communicable with an imaging device having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and has a state notification step. The control method, wherein the state notification step notifies the imaging device of an operation state and identification information of the communication device side, receives the operation state and identification information notified in the state reception step, and performs the state determination step. When the operation state and the identification information of the imaging device are determined, the operation mode of the imaging device is set by the power control step of the imaging device according to the determination result.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 99, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state of the imaging apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 100, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving state of the imaging apparatus. It is characterized by an operating state.

[0110] In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 101 is characterized in that the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 102 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power saving state of the imaging apparatus. It is characterized by being in a power operation release state.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention of claim 103 provides a communication apparatus which is communicable with an imaging apparatus having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step and has a state notification step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing a control method to be applied, wherein the control method notifies the imaging device of an operation state of a communication apparatus in the state notification step, and receives the state. Receiving the operation state notified in the step, and determining the operation state of the imaging apparatus in the state determination step, the operation mode of the imaging apparatus by the power control step of the imaging apparatus according to the determination result Is set.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 104 provides a communication apparatus which is communicable with an imaging apparatus having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and has a state notification step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program that executes a control method to be applied, wherein the control method notifies the imaging device of an operation state and identification information of a communication device in the state notification step, When the operating state and the identification information notified in the state receiving step are received and the operating state and the identification information of the imaging apparatus are determined in the state determining step, the power supply of the imaging apparatus is determined according to the determination result. An operation mode of the imaging device is set in the control step.

To achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 105 is characterized in that the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state of the imaging apparatus. Alternatively, it is characterized by a power saving operation state.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 106 is characterized in that the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state of the imaging apparatus or a power saving state. It is characterized by an operating state.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 107 is characterized in that the operation state is a communication or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation of the imaging device. It is characterized by being in a state.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 108 is characterized in that the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power saving state of the imaging apparatus. It is characterized by being in a power operation release state.

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Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 3 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
1 is a perspective view illustrating an entire configuration of an imaging system according to an embodiment. The imaging system according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an imaging device 100, a recording medium 200, and a communication device 30.
It is configured approximately from 0. The imaging device 100 includes a flash 48, a mode dial 60, a shutter switch 6
2, 64, a single / continuous shooting switch 66, a compression mode switch 68, an operation unit 70, a main switch 72, an optical finder 104, a communication unit 110, an antenna 112, and the like are provided in each unit of the housing. , Speaker 318, communication means 326, antenna 328, communication means 330, antenna 332, display section 360, operation section 36
2 etc. are installed in each part of the housing.

The above configuration will be described in detail. The imaging apparatus 100 communicates via the communication means 110 and the antenna 112, and the communication apparatus 300 communicates via the communication means 330 and the antenna 332.
Commands and data including captured images are mutually transmitted and received by wireless communication. Wireless communication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 is performed by a spread spectrum method such as Bluetooth. The imaging device 100 transmits image data captured through the imaging lens 10 to the communication unit 110,
The image data is transmitted to the communication device 300 via the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication unit 330, and the communication device 300 records the received image data on the removable recording medium 200, and transmits the received image data via the communication unit 326 and the antenna 328. It is configured to be able to transmit to a communication device or a communication base station.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of an image pickup apparatus 100 of the image pickup system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The imaging device 100 of the imaging system according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a protection unit 102, a photographic lens 1
0, shutter 12, image sensor 14, A / D converter 16,
A timing generation circuit 18, an image processing circuit 20, a memory control circuit 22, an image display memory 24, a D / A converter 26,
Image display means 28, memory 30, compression / decompression circuit 32,
Optical finder 104, communication means 110, antenna 11
2. System control circuit 50, exposure control means 40, distance measurement control means 42, zoom control means 44, barrier control means 4.
6, flash 48, power control means 80, connector 8
2, 84, power supply 86, memory 52, display means 54, nonvolatile memory 56, identification information 58, mode dial switch 60, shutter switches 62 and 64, single / continuous shooting switch 66, compression mode switch 68, operation unit 70 , A main switch 72.

The above configuration will be described in detail.
Captures an optical image of a subject. The shutter 12 has an aperture function. The image sensor 14 converts an optical image captured via the photographing lens 10 into an electric signal. The A / D converter 16 converts an analog signal output of the image sensor 14 into a digital signal. The timing generation circuit 18 is a circuit that supplies a clock signal and a control signal to the image sensor 14, the A / D converter 16, and the D / A converter 26, and is controlled by the memory control circuit 22 and the system control circuit 50.

The image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined pixel interpolation processing and color conversion processing on data from the A / D converter 16 or data from the memory control circuit 22. In the image processing circuit 20, predetermined arithmetic processing is performed using the captured image data, and the system control circuit 50 controls the exposure control means 40 and the distance measurement control means 42 based on the obtained arithmetic results. TTL (through-the-lens) AF (auto focus) processing, AE (auto exposure) processing, and EF (flash pre-emission) processing. Further, the image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined arithmetic processing using the captured image data, and also performs TTL AWB (auto white balance) processing based on the obtained arithmetic result.

The memory control circuit 22 includes the A / D converter 1
6, the timing generation circuit 18, the image processing circuit 20, the image display memory 24, the D / A converter 26, the memory 30, and the compression / decompression circuit 32 are controlled. The data of the A / D converter 16 is transmitted via the image processing circuit 20 and the memory control circuit 22 or the data of the A / D converter 16 is directly transmitted to the memory control circuit 2.
2 is written to the image display memory 24 or the memory 30. The image display means 28 comprises a TFT LCD or the like. The display image data written in the image display memory 24 is displayed by the image display means 28 via the D / A converter 26. If the captured image data is sequentially displayed using the image display means 28, an electronic finder function can be realized. Further, the image display means 28 can arbitrarily turn on / off the display in accordance with an instruction from the system control circuit 50. When the display is turned off, the power consumption of the imaging device 100 can be significantly reduced. it can.

The memory 30 is a memory composed of a volatile memory and / or a non-volatile memory for storing photographed still images and moving images, and is sufficient for storing a predetermined number of still images and moving images for a predetermined time. Has a large storage capacity.
Thus, even in the case of continuous shooting or panoramic shooting in which a plurality of still images are continuously shot, it is possible to write a large amount of images to the memory 30 at high speed. Further, the memory 30 can also be used as a work area of the system control circuit 50. Compression / decompression circuit 32
Is a circuit for compressing / decompressing image data by means of adaptive discrete cosine transform (ADCT), etc., reads an image stored in the memory 30 and performs compression or decompression processing.
The processed data is written to the memory 30.

The exposure control means 40 controls the shutter 12 having the aperture function, and also has a flash dimming function in cooperation with the flash 48. The distance measurement control unit 42 controls focusing of the photographing lens 10. The zoom control means 44 includes the photographing lens 1
0 zooming is controlled. The barrier control unit 46 controls the operation of the protection unit 102 which is a barrier. The flash 48 also has an AF auxiliary light projecting function and a flash dimming function. Exposure control means 40 and distance measurement control means 42 are TT
L is controlled using the L method, and based on a calculation result obtained by calculating the captured image data by the image processing circuit 20,
The system control circuit 50 controls the exposure control means 40 and the distance measurement control means 42.

[0127] The system control circuit 50
Take control of the whole. The memory 52 includes a system control circuit 50
The constants, variables, programs, and the like for the operation of are stored. The display unit 54 is a liquid crystal display device, a speaker, or the like that displays an operation state, a message, or the like using characters, images, sounds, or the like in accordance with execution of a program in the system control circuit 50. A single or a plurality of them are installed at easily visible positions in the vicinity, and are composed of, for example, a combination of LCDs, LEDs, sound emitting elements, and the like. The display unit 54 has a part of its functions installed in the optical finder 104.

Of the display contents of the display means 54, those displayed on the LCD or the like include a single shot / continuous shooting display, a self-timer display, a compression ratio display, a recording pixel number display, a recording number display, and a remaining number of recordable images. Display, shutter speed display, aperture value display, exposure compensation display, flash display, red-eye reduction display, macro shooting display, buzzer setting display,
Clock battery level display, battery level display, error display, information display with multiple digits, display of detached state of recording media 200 and 210, communication I / F operation display, date / time display,
Etc. Among the display contents of the display means 54, those displayed in the optical viewfinder 104 include a focus display, a camera shake warning display, a flash charge display, a shutter speed display, an aperture value display, an exposure correction display, and the like.

The non-volatile memory 56 is a memory which can be electrically erased and recorded. For example, an EEPROM or the like is used. The identification information 58 includes communication means 110, antenna 1
Various kinds of identification information for performing authentication prior to communication when communicating with the communication device 300 via the communication device 300 are stored. Mode dial switch 60, shutter switch 6
2, 64, a single / continuous shooting switch 66, a compression mode switch 68, an operation unit 70, and a main switch 72 are operation means for inputting various operation instructions of the system control circuit 50, and include a switch, a dial, and a touch panel. , A single line or a combination of a plurality of units such as a pointing device based on gaze detection and a voice recognition device. Here, these operation means will be specifically described.

The main switch 72 can be set to switch between power-on and power-off. The mode dial switch 60 can switch and set each function mode such as an automatic shooting mode, a shooting mode, a panoramic shooting mode, a playback mode, a multi-screen playback / erase mode, and a PC (personal computer) connection mode. The shutter switches SW1 and 62 are turned on during the operation of a shutter button (not shown) to perform AF (autofocus) processing.
It instructs the start of operations such as AE (auto exposure) processing, AWB (auto white balance) processing, and EF (flash pre-emission) processing.

The shutter switches SW2 and 64 are turned on when the operation of a shutter button (not shown) is completed, and the image sensor 1 is turned on.
Exposure processing for writing image data into the memory 30 via the A / D converter 16 and the memory control circuit 22 with the signal read out from the memory 4, development processing using arithmetic operations in the image processing circuit 20 and the memory control circuit 22, The image data is read out from the storage medium 20 and compressed by the compression / decompression circuit 32.
It instructs the start of a series of operations called recording processing for writing image data to 0 or 210. The single shooting / continuous shooting switch 66 performs a single shooting mode in which a single frame is shot when the shutter switch SW2 · 64 is pressed and enters a standby state, and a continuous shooting while the shutter switch SW2 · 64 is pressed. A continuous shooting mode that is continuously performed can be set.
The compression mode switch 68 is a JPEG (Joint Photogra
The CCD RAW mode for selecting a compression ratio of compression (phic Experts Group) or for digitizing the signal of the image sensor 14 as it is and recording it on a recording medium can be selected.

The operation unit 70 includes various buttons and a touch panel, and includes a menu button, a set button, a macro button, a multi-screen playback page break button, a flash setting button, a self-timer button, a menu shift + (plus) button, a menu Move-(minus) button, Play image move + (plus) button, Play image move-(minus) button, shooting image quality selection button, exposure compensation button,
Reproduction switch, shutter switch SW for setting each function mode such as date / time setting button, reproduction mode / minus screen reproduction / deletion mode / PC connection mode
The auto-focus operation is started when the buttons 1 and 62 are pressed, and the auto-focus operation is continuously performed while the shutter switch SW 1 and the shutter switch SW 1 and 62 are pressed, and once the focus is achieved, the in-focus state is maintained. An AF mode setting switch that can set a servo AF mode, an image display that sets ON / OFF of the image display unit 28, an image display ON / OFF, and a quick review function that automatically reproduces image data shot immediately after shooting. There is a quick review ON / OFF switch. The functions of the plus button and the minus button are provided with a rotary dial switch so that numerical values and functions can be more easily selected.

The power control means 80 includes a battery detection circuit, a DC
-It is composed of a DC converter, a switch circuit for switching a block to be energized, and the like.
The type of the battery and the remaining amount of the battery are detected, and the DC-DC converter is controlled based on the detection result and the instruction of the system control circuit 50, and a required voltage is supplied to each unit including a recording medium for a required period. The power supply unit 86 includes a primary battery such as an alkaline battery or a lithium battery, a NiCd battery, a NiMH battery,
It is composed of a secondary battery such as a Li-ion battery, an AC adapter, and the like.

The protection means 102 is a barrier for covering the image pickup section including the photographing lens 10 of the image pickup apparatus 100 to prevent the image pickup section from being stained or damaged. Optical finder 10
No. 4 allows photographing using only the optical finder without using the electronic finder function by the image display means 28. In the optical finder 104, some functions of the display means 54, for example, focus display,
A camera shake warning display, a flash charge display, a shutter speed display, an aperture value display, an exposure correction display, and the like are provided. The communication unit 110 has various short-distance high-speed data communication functions such as spread spectrum communication such as Bluetooth and infrared communication such as IrDA. The antenna 112
The communication device 110 connects the imaging device 100 to another device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the communication device 300 of the imaging system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The communication device 300 of the imaging system according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a microphone 310, a speaker 31
8, A / D converter 312, D / A converter 316, memory control circuit 314, memory 320, D / A converter 322,
Image display means 324, antenna 328, communication means 32
6, interface 390, connector 392, antenna 332, communication means 330, communication system control circuit 35
0, identification information 356, power control means 380, connector 3
82, 384, a power source 386, a memory 352, a non-volatile memory 354, a display means 360, an operation means 362, an incoming notification means 364, and a recording medium attachment / detachment detection means 366.

The above configuration will be described in detail.
Converts audio to electrical signals. The A / D converter 312 converts an analog output signal of the microphone 310 into a digital signal. The memory control circuit 314 writes / reads output data of the A / D converter 312 to / from the memory 320, and reads / outputs data read from the memory 320 into the D / A converter 31.
6 is controlled. D / A converter 316 converts a digital signal into an analog signal. Speaker 318
Converts an electrical signal into an audio signal. The memory 320
Voice input by microphone 310 and / or imaging apparatus 100
, And has a sufficient storage capacity to store a predetermined time of voice and / or a predetermined number of still images and a predetermined time of moving images. The D / A converter 322 converts still image data and moving image data stored in the memory 320 into analog signals. The image display unit 324 displays an output image signal of the D / A converter 322.

The communication means 326 has a TDMA (Time Divis
ion Multiple Access: time division multiplexing, CDMA (Code
Division Multiple Access: W-CD
It has various long-distance wireless communication functions such as MA (Wide-band Code Division Multiple Access). The antenna 328 connects the communication device 300 to another communication device and / or a communication base station via the communication unit 326. The communication means 330 has various short-distance high-speed data communication functions such as spread spectrum communication such as Bluetooth and infrared communication such as IrDA. Antenna 332
Connects the communication device 300 to another device by the communication means 330.

The communication system control circuit 350 controls the entire communication device 300. The memory 352 stores constants, variables, programs, and the like for the operation of the communication system control circuit 350. The nonvolatile memory 354 is an electrically erasable memory, and for example, an EEPROM or the like is used.
The identification information 356 includes the communication unit 330 and the antenna 332.
Various kinds of identification information for performing authentication prior to communication when communicating with the imaging apparatus 100 via the. The display unit 360 is a liquid crystal display device, a speaker, or the like that displays an operation state, a message, or the like using characters, images, sounds, or the like in accordance with execution of a program in the communication system control circuit 350. One or more are installed at easy-to-recognize locations near the means, such as LCD and LE
It is composed of a combination of D, a sounding element, and the like.

The operation means 362 is for inputting various operation instructions of the communication system control circuit 350.
It is composed of one or a combination of switches, dials, touch panels, pointing by gaze detection, voice recognition devices, and the like. According to the operation unit 362, the power of the communication device 300 is turned on / off, and a call is performed (off-hook).
/ Stop (on-hook), phone number input, phone number search,
Operations such as communication mode switching can be performed. The incoming call notifying unit 364 is a unit that receives an incoming call from another communication device or a communication base station, and outputs a sound such as a ringing sound, a vocal sound, music, or an icon, a moving image, a still image, an image such as a light emission, and / or vibration. Thus, the user of the communication device 300 can be notified of the incoming call. Recording medium attachment / detachment detection means 366
Detects whether the recording medium 200 is attached to the connector 392 or not.

The power control means 380 includes a battery detection circuit, D
It comprises a C-DC converter, a switch circuit for switching a block to be energized, and the like, and detects the presence or absence of a battery, the type of battery, and the remaining battery level, and based on the detection result and an instruction from the communication system control circuit 350. DC-D
The C converter is controlled to supply a necessary voltage to each unit including the recording medium for a necessary period. The power supply means 386 includes a primary battery such as an alkaline battery or a lithium battery, a NiCd battery,
It is composed of a secondary battery such as an iMH battery and a Li-ion battery, an AC adapter, and the like. The interface 390 is
It manages the interface with recording media such as memory cards and hard disks. The connector 392 connects to a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk.

Although the present embodiment has been described as having one interface and connector for attaching a recording medium, the interface and connector for attaching a recording medium may have a single or plural number of systems. Absent. Also, a configuration may be adopted in which interfaces and connectors of different standards are provided in combination. PCM for interface and connector
CIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International)
l), a card conforming to a standard such as a CF (compact flash) card, an MMC (multimedia card), or the like.

Further, when the interface 390 and the connector 392 are configured using a standard such as a PCMCIA card or a CF card, a LAN card, a modem card, a USB card, an IEEE (Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers) 1394 card, P1284 card, SCSI (Small Coputer Syst)
em Interface) Transfer of image data and management information attached to the image data between other computers and peripheral devices such as printers by connecting various communication cards such as a card and a communication card such as a PHS. Can be.

The recording medium 200 comprises a memory card, a hard disk and the like. The recording medium 200 includes a recording unit 20 including a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, and the like.
2. Interface 204 with communication device 300, connector 206 for connection with communication device 300, identification information 208
It has.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a conceptual example in which the program and related data of the present invention are supplied from a storage medium to the apparatus. The program and related data of the present invention are stored in a storage medium drive insertion slot 3303 provided in the device 3302 by inserting a storage medium 3301 such as a floppy disk or a CD-ROM.
Supplied to Thereafter, the program and related data of the present invention are temporarily installed on the hard disk from the storage medium 3301 and loaded into the RAM from the hard disk, or directly loaded into the RAM without being installed on the hard disk, so that the program and the related data of the present invention are stored. It is possible to execute.

In this case, when the program of the present invention is executed in the imaging system according to the first embodiment of the present invention and each of the embodiments described later, for example, the procedure shown in FIG. By supplying the program and related data of the present invention or storing the program and related data of the present invention in the imaging system in advance, the program can be executed.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the storage contents of the storage medium storing the program and related data of the present invention. The storage medium of the present invention stores, for example, volume information 3
201, directory information 3202, program execution file 3203, program-related data file 320
4 and the like. The program of the present invention
This is a program code based on each flowchart described later.

It should be noted that each component in the claims of the present invention, the first embodiment of the present invention, and the second
Correspondence with each part in the fourth to fourth embodiments is as follows. The state receiving unit and the state determining unit of the communication device correspond to the communication system control circuit 350 of the communication device 300, the power control unit of the communication device corresponds to the power control unit 380 of the communication device 350, and the imaging unit of the imaging device performs imaging. The state notification unit of the imaging apparatus corresponds to an imaging unit including the imaging element 14 of the imaging apparatus 100, and the system control circuit 5 of the imaging apparatus 100
Corresponds to 0.

The imaging means of the imaging device is the imaging device 10.
0 corresponds to the image pickup unit including the image pickup device 14, the state receiving means and the state determination means of the image pickup apparatus correspond to the system control circuit 50 of the image pickup apparatus 100, and the power control means of the image pickup apparatus corresponds to the power supply control means of the image pickup apparatus 100. 80, the status notification means of the communication device is the communication system control circuit 3 of the communication device 300.
Corresponding to 50.

Next, the first embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is described.
1 to 1 show the operation of the imaging system according to the first embodiment.
4 will be described.

<Description of Operation of Imaging Apparatus 100> First, the operation of the imaging apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7 are flowcharts of a main routine of the imaging apparatus 100. Upon power-on such as battery replacement, the system control circuit 50 initializes flags and control variables, etc.
Initialization processing of each unit is performed (step S101). If the main switch 72 is set to the power OFF state (step S102), the system control circuit 50 saves an energy saving timer flag (hereinafter, an energy saving timer flag) stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52. Is canceled (Step S103), and Step S10
Proceed to 4. The system control circuit 50 includes a communication unit 110,
An inquiry is made to the communication system control circuit 350 of the communication device 300 about the content of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 via the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication means 330 (step S104).

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is no problem in communicating with the communication device 300 (step S105), the system control circuit 50 communicates via the communication means 110 and the antenna 112. Device 300
To the communication device power saving setting (step S10).
6), proceed to step S107.

Thus, when the power of the imaging apparatus 100 is turned off, the notification that the communication apparatus 300 is set to the power saving state is performed, thereby preventing unnecessary consumption of the battery of the communication apparatus 300. As a result, a convenient system can be provided.

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S105), the process proceeds to step S107.
It should be noted that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 is checked using the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100. By confirming these identification information, the imaging device 1
00 and the communication device 300 can be authenticated.

The system control circuit 50 changes the display of each display means to the end state, closes the barrier and the like of the protection means 102 to protect the imaging unit, and sets necessary parameters and setting values including flags, control variables, and the like. Set the setting mode to the nonvolatile memory 56
After performing a predetermined end process such as shutting off unnecessary power of each unit of the imaging apparatus 100 including the image display unit 28 by the power control unit 80 (step S107), the process returns to step S102.

If the main switch 72 has been set to ON (step S102), the system control circuit 50 determines the state of the energy saving timer flag stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52 (step S102). Step S108). If the energy saving timer flag has been released (step S108), the system control circuit 50 sets the energy saving timer flag and stores it in the internal memory or the memory 52 of the system control circuit 50 (step S109). Is set and stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52 (step S110).

If the energy saving timer flag has been set (step S108), the system control circuit 50 determines whether the count state of the energy saving timer has reached a predetermined value (step S111). If the count state of the energy saving timer has reached the predetermined value (step S111), the process proceeds to step S103. If the count state of the energy saving timer has not reached the predetermined value (step S111), the process proceeds to step S112.

The system control circuit 50 includes the power control means 8
Based on 0, it is determined whether or not the remaining capacity and the operation status of the power supply 86 composed of a battery or the like have a problem in the operation of the imaging apparatus 100 (step S112). If there is a problem with the remaining capacity of the power supply 86 to continue the operation of the imaging apparatus 100 (step S112), the system control circuit 50 uses the display unit 54 and / or the image display unit 28 to output a predetermined image or sound. A warning is displayed (step S113), and the process proceeds to step S103.

If the remaining capacity of the power supply 86 has no problem in continuing the operation of the imaging apparatus 100 (step S11).
2), the system control circuit 50 uses the display unit 54 and / or the image display unit 28 to display various setting states of the imaging apparatus 100 including the remaining battery capacity and the state of the memory 30 using images and sounds (step S114). , Step S1
Proceed to 15. The system control circuit 50 controls the communication unit 11
0, antenna 112, antenna 332, communication means 330
Via the communication system control circuit 35 of the communication device 300
0 is inquired about the contents of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 (step S115).

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is no problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S116), the system control circuit 50 communicates via the communication means 110 and the antenna 112. Device 300
To the communication device power saving setting notification (step S11).
7), and proceed to step S131.

Thus, when the power of the imaging apparatus 100 is turned off, a notification for canceling the power saving state of the communication apparatus 300 is issued, thereby preventing unnecessary consumption of the battery of the communication apparatus 300. The communication device 300 can be promptly brought into a state in which the communication device 300 can cooperate with the imaging device 100, and as a result, a convenient system can be provided.

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S116), the process proceeds to step S131.
It should be noted that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 is checked using the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100. By confirming these identification information, the imaging device 1
00 and the communication device 300 can be authenticated.

The system control circuit 50 determines that the shutter switches SW1 and SW62 have not been pressed (step S1).
31), and return to step S102. Shutter switch S
When W1 · 62 is pressed (step S131), the system control circuit 50 sets an energy saving timer and stores it in the internal memory or the memory 52 of the system control circuit 50 (step S132), and proceeds to step S133. .
The system control circuit 50 performs a distance measurement process to focus the photographing lens 10 on the subject, performs a photometry process to determine an aperture value and a shutter time, and performs a white balance process to adjust a color temperature (step S133). . In the photometric processing, flash setting is also performed if necessary.

In the distance measuring / photometric processing in step S133, the shooting start flag and / or the AE clock flag and / or the white balance mode setting flag stored in the internal memory or the memory 52 of the system control circuit 50 are used. , AE control and / or AWB control are determined, and each processing is performed according to the determination result. Details of the distance measurement and photometry processing in step S133 will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the distance measurement and photometry processing in step S133 is completed, the system control circuit 50 determines the state of the flash flag stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52 (step S134). If the flash flag was set, flash 4
8 (Step S135), and Step S13
Proceed to 6. If the flash flag has been released.
Proceed to step S136. The system control circuit 50 determines that the shutter switches SW2 and 64 are not pressed (step S
136) If the shutter switches SW1 and SW62 are also released (step S137), the process returns to step S102. If the shutter switches SW2 and 64 have been pressed (step S136), the process proceeds to step S161.

The system control circuit 50 includes the image pickup device 14,
Exposure processing for writing captured image data to the memory 30 via the A / D converter 16, the image processing circuit 20, and the memory control circuit 22, or directly from the A / D converter 16 via the memory control circuit 22. A photographing process is executed (step S161). Details of the photographing process in step S161 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The system control circuit 50 uses the memory control circuit 22 and, if necessary, the image processing circuit 20 to read out the photographed image data written in the memory 30 and perform various processings (step S162). After performing a compression process for performing an image compression process according to the mode set by using the compression / decompression circuit 32 as necessary (step S163), the image data subjected to the predetermined process is stored in the memory 30. (Step S164). When the shutter switches SW1 and 62 are released (step S165), the system control circuit 50 identifies the communication device 300 to the communication system control circuit 350 via the communication unit 110, the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication unit 330. Inquire about the contents of the information 356 (step S16)
6).

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is no problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S167), the process proceeds to step S168. As a result of checking the content of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S167), the system control circuit 50 uses the display unit 54 and / or the image display unit 28 A predetermined warning is issued by image or sound (step S170), and step S10 is performed.
Return to 2. It should be noted that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 is checked using the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100. By confirming these identifying information,
Authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

The system control circuit 50 reads out the image data stored in the memory 30 by performing predetermined photographing processing, developing processing, compression processing, etc.
Image communication is performed with the communication device 300 via the communication device 12 (step S168). When the image communication is completed (step S169), the process returns to step S102.

FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the distance measurement / photometry processing in step S133 of FIG. The system control circuit 50 reads out the charge signal from the image sensor 14 and sequentially reads the captured image data into the image processing circuit 20 via the A / D converter 16 (step S1001).
Using the sequentially read image data, the image processing circuit 20 performs TTL (through-the-lens) AE (auto exposure) processing, EF (flash pre-flash) processing, AF
A predetermined calculation used for (autofocus) processing is performed. In each process, a specific portion of the total number of captured pixels, which is necessary, is cut out and extracted for a necessary portion, and is used for calculation.

Thus, the TTL AE, EF, A
In each of the WB and AF processes, it is possible to perform an optimal calculation for each of different modes such as a center-weighted mode, an average mode, and an evaluation mode.

Using the calculation result in the image processing circuit 20,
The system control circuit 50 performs AE control using the exposure control means 40 until the exposure (AE) is determined to be appropriate (step S1002). Using the measurement data obtained by the AE control, the system control circuit 50
Determines whether a flash is necessary (step S100).
4) If necessary, set the flash flag and charge the flash 48 (step S100)
5). If it is determined that the exposure (AE) is appropriate (step S1002), the measurement data and / or setting parameters are stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52.

Using the operation result of the image processing circuit 20 and the measurement data obtained by the AE control, the system control circuit 5
If the white balance (AWB) is determined to be appropriate (step S1006), the AWB control is performed by adjusting the color processing parameters using the image processing circuit 20 (step S1007). If it is determined that the white balance (AWB) is appropriate (step S1006), the measurement data and / or setting parameters are stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52.

Using the measurement data obtained by the AE control and the AWB control, the system control circuit 50 uses the ranging control means 42 until the ranging (AF) is determined to be in focus (step S1008). Control is performed (step S100
9). If it is determined that the distance measurement (AF) is in focus (step S1008), the distance measurement data and / or setting parameters are stored in the internal memory or the memory 52 of the system control circuit 50, and the distance measurement / photometry processing routine in step S133 is performed. finish.

FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of the photographing process in step S161 in FIG. The system control circuit 50 opens the shutter 12 having the aperture function in accordance with the aperture value by the exposure control means 40 in accordance with the photometric data stored in the internal memory or the memory 52 of the system control circuit 50, thereby opening the image sensor 14. Exposure is performed (Step S1101, Step S1102). It is determined whether or not the flash 48 is necessary based on the flash flag (step S1103). If necessary, the flash 48 is caused to emit light (step S1104).

The system control circuit 50 waits for the end of exposure of the image pickup device 14 according to the photometric data (step S110).
5) The shutter 12 is closed (step S1106),
The charge signal is read from the image sensor 14 and the A / D converter 1
6, via the image processing circuit 20 and the memory control circuit 22,
Alternatively, the captured image data is written from the A / D converter 16 to the memory 30 directly via the memory control circuit 22 (step S1107). When a series of processing is completed, the photographing processing routine of step S161 ends.

<Description of Operation of Communication Device 300> Next, the operation of the communication device 300 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13 are flowcharts of the main routine of the communication device 300. Upon power-on such as battery replacement, the communication system control circuit 350 initializes flags, control variables, and the like (step S201). The communication system control circuit 350 performs a receiving process of receiving various setting notifications from the imaging device 100 (step S202). Details of this reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG. The communication system control circuit 350 has an internal memory or a memory 3 of the communication system control circuit 350.
The state of the power saving flag stored in the memory 52 is determined (step S203).

If the power saving flag has been set (step S203), the flow advances to step S206. If the power saving flag has been released (step S203), the communication system control circuit 350 releases the power saving mode of the communication device 300 (step S204), and displays the display state of the display unit 360 to display various information related to the imaging device 100. The camera display mode is set (step S205), and the process proceeds to step S210.

As described above, by canceling the power saving mode of the communication device 300 in response to the power saving cancellation notification from the imaging device 100, the battery of the communication device 300 is prevented from being unnecessarily consumed, and quickly. It is possible to return to the operation state in cooperation with the imaging device 100, and as a result, it is possible to provide a convenient system.

In addition, by setting the display state of the display means 360 of the communication device 300 to the camera display mode for displaying various information related to the imaging device 100 in response to the power saving release notification from the imaging device 100, the imaging device can be quickly set up. 10
It is possible to set the operation display state in cooperation with 0, and as a result, it is possible to provide a convenient system.

The communication system control circuit 350 determines the setting state of the power switch included in the operation unit 362, and if the power switch is set to OFF (step S206), sets the power saving mode of the communication device 300. Then (step S207), the process proceeds to step S208.

As described above, if the power switch is set to off, the imaging apparatus 10 received in step S202
By setting the power saving mode of the communication device 300 by reflecting the power saving setting notification from 0, it is possible to prevent unnecessary consumption of the battery of the communication device 300,
As a result, a convenient system can be provided.

The communication system control circuit 350 changes the display of each display means to an end state, records necessary parameters including flags and control variables, set values, and set modes in the non-volatile memory 354. After performing a predetermined end process such as shutting off unnecessary power of each unit of the communication device 300 including the image display unit 324 by 380 (step S2).
08), returning to step S202. If the power switch included in the operation unit 362 has been set to power ON (step S206), the communication system control circuit 350
Sets the display state of the display means 360 to a call display mode for displaying various information related to the communication device 300 (step S209), and proceeds to step S210.

As described above, the display state of the display means 360 of the communication device 300 is changed according to the power saving setting notification from the imaging device 100 received in step S202.
By canceling the camera display mode for displaying various information related to the communication device 300 and setting the communication display mode for displaying various information related to the communication device 300, the communication device 300 can quickly start a call from the operation display state in cooperation with the imaging device 100. The operation display state can be changed to the state, and as a result, a convenient system can be provided.

The communication system control circuit 350 uses the power control means 380 to determine whether or not the remaining capacity and operation status of the power supply 386 composed of a battery or the like has a problem with the operation of the communication device 300 (step S210). If the remaining capacity of the power supply 386 has a problem to continue the operation of the communication device 300 (step S210), the communication system control circuit 3
50 performs a predetermined warning display by image or sound using the display means 360 (step S211), and then proceeds to step S208. The remaining capacity of the power source 386 is
If there is no problem in continuing the operation of 0 (step S
210), and proceed to step S212.

The communication system control circuit 350 uses the display means 360 to display the various setting states of the communication device 300 including the state of the remaining battery power by using an image or a sound (step S212), and then displays another communication device or It stands by in a standby state waiting for an incoming call from the communication base station (step S213). The communication system control circuit 350 determines whether image data has been received from the imaging device 100 via the communication unit 110, the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication unit 330 (step S214), and has received the image data. If so, the process proceeds to step S215, and if image data has not been received, the process proceeds to step S241.

The communication system control circuit 350 includes a communication unit 330, an antenna 332, an antenna 112, and a communication unit 1.
10, the system control circuit 50 of the imaging device 100
Is inquired about the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 (step S215). As a result of confirming the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem in communicating with the imaging device 100 (step S216), the process proceeds to step S217. As a result of confirming the contents of the identification information 58, the imaging device 1
If it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with 00 (step S216), the process proceeds to step S241. Note that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is checked using the identification information 356 of the communication device 300. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

[0187] The communication system control circuit 350 sequentially stores the image data received from the imaging apparatus 100 via the communication means 110, the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication means 330 in the memory 320, and sequentially stores the stored image data. Read out interface 390, connector 3
92, the connector 206, and the interface 204 to record in the recording unit 202 of the recording medium 200 (step S
217). Note that the image data stored in the memory 320 is
It is also possible to display on the image display means 324 via the D / A converter 322. In this case, the image display means 324
After performing a predetermined interpolation or thinning process and a predetermined color process by the memory control circuit 314 in accordance with the specifications of
The received image data is displayed on the image display means 324.
After a series of recording operations is completed (step S218),
Proceed to step S241.

The communication system control circuit 350 determines whether there is an incoming call from another communication device or communication base station via the antenna 328 and the communication means 326 (step S241). If there is no incoming call from another communication device or communication base station (step S241), the process proceeds to step S242. If there is an incoming call from another communication device or a communication base station (step S241), the process proceeds to step S247. Communication system control circuit 350
Is the off-hook (call start) included in the operation means 362
If the switch is not set (step S242),
It returns to step S202. An off-hook (call start) switch included in the operation means 362 is set (step S
242) If the outgoing call is set by the operating means 362 (step S243), the communication system control circuit 350 issues an outgoing call corresponding to the set telephone number to another communication device or communication base station. (Step S244).

While the line with another communication device or communication base station is not connected (step S245), the operation means 362
The communication system control circuit 350 returns to step S244 and repeats a series of processes until the on-hook (call termination) switch included in is set (step S246). If a line with another communication device or communication base station is connected (step S245), step S253 is performed.
Proceed to.

The communication system control circuit 350 controls the communication device 3 using the ringing sound, vibration and the like of the incoming call notifying means 364.
00, the notification of the incoming call to the user at 00 is started (step S2).
47) The process proceeds to step S248. If the off-hook (call start) switch included in the operation means 362 is not set (step S248), the communication system control circuit 3
50 judges whether or not the incoming call from another communication device or communication base station has been completed (step S249),
If the incoming call has been completed, the incoming call notification means 364
The notification of the incoming call to the user of the communication device 300 using the ringing tone, vibration, or the like by the user is ended (step S250), and the process returns to step S202. If the incoming call has not ended (step S249), the process returns to step S248.

If the off-hook (call start) switch included in operation means 362 is set (step S24)
8), the communication system control circuit 350
The notification of the incoming call to the user of the communication device 300 using the ringing sound, the vibration, and the like by the H.64 is terminated (step S251),
The communication device 3 via the antenna 328 and the communication unit 326
A line is connected to another communication device that has made an incoming call to 00 or another communication device via a communication base station (step S252), and the other communication device or another communication device via the communication base station is connected. (Step S25)
3).

In the call operation, the antenna 32 is transmitted from another communication device or another communication device via a communication base station.
8. The audio data received via the communication means 326 is stored in the memory 320, and the audio data read from the memory 320 is subjected to predetermined decoding processing and audio processing by the memory control circuit 314. The audio signal can be converted into an audio signal by the speaker 318 and transmitted. Further, the uttered voice is subjected to predetermined voice processing and encoding by the memory control circuit 314 via the microphone 310 and the A / D converter 316, and stored in the memory 320.
Can be transmitted to another communication device via the communication means 326 and the antenna 328 or to another communication device via the communication base station.

The call from another communication device or another communication device via the communication base station is terminated (step S25).
4) Or even if the call has not ended (step S2)
54), if the on-hook (call termination) switch included in the operation means 362 is set (step S25)
5), the communication system control circuit 350 disconnects the line with the other communication device that was performing the call or with the other communication device via the communication base station (step S256), and proceeds to step S2.
Return to 02.

FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart of the receiving process in step S202 in FIG. The communication system control circuit 350 includes a communication unit 110, an antenna 1
12. It is determined whether or not a notification has been received from the imaging device 100 via the antenna 332 and the communication unit 330 (step S901). If the notification has been received, the communication unit 330, the antenna 332, the antenna 112, The content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is inquired to the system control circuit 50 of the imaging device 100 via the communication unit 110 (step S902). As a result of checking the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem even if communication with the imaging device 100 is performed (step S903), step S9 is performed.
Go to 04. As a result of checking the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the imaging device 100 (step S903), the reception processing routine in step S202 ends.

The communication system control circuit 350 receives the notification from the imaging device 100 via the communication means 110, the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication means 330, and stores the internal memory or the memory 352 of the communication system control circuit 350.
(Step S904). If the received notification is a power saving setting notification (step S905), the communication system control circuit 350 sets a power saving flag and sets the internal memory or the memory 352 of the communication system control circuit 350.
(Step S907), and the reception processing routine of step S202 ends. If the received notification is the power saving cancellation notification (step S906), the communication system control circuit 350 releases the power saving flag and stores the flag in the internal memory or the memory 352 of the communication system control circuit 350 (step S908). The reception processing routine of S202 ends.

As described above, according to the imaging system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the power setting of the imaging device 100 is turned off, the power setting of the communication device 300 is set to the power saving state. By making the setting or setting possible, it is possible to prevent the battery of the communication device 300 from being wasted.

Further, when the remaining battery level of the imaging apparatus 100 becomes a low battery state, the power setting of the communication apparatus 300 is set to a power saving setting state or can be set, so that the battery of the communication apparatus 300 is wasted. Can be prevented.

Then, when the power setting of the imaging apparatus 100 is turned on, the power setting of the communication apparatus 300 is set to the power saving release state, so that the battery of the communication apparatus 300 is prevented from being wasted, and the imaging apparatus is quickly set. 100 can be operated.

When the power setting of the image capturing apparatus 100 is turned off, the display state of the communication apparatus 300 is set to the display state relating to a telephone call, so that a convenient imaging system can be provided.

Further, by setting the display state of the communication apparatus 300 to a display state relating to a call when the remaining battery level of the imaging apparatus 100 becomes a low battery state, a convenient imaging system can be provided. It becomes possible.

Then, when the power setting of the imaging apparatus 100 is turned on, the display state of the communication apparatus 300 is set to the display state relating to photographing, so that the imaging apparatus 1 is promptly set.
00 and a state capable of operating in cooperation with the
To wake up the communication device 300 from the communication device 300).

[Second Embodiment] An imaging system according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes an imaging device 100, a recording medium 200, and a communication device 3 as in the first embodiment.
00, the imaging apparatus 100 includes a flash 48, a mode dial 60, a shutter switch 6
2, 64, a single / continuous shooting switch 66, a compression mode switch 68, an operation unit 70, a main switch 72, an optical finder 104, a communication unit 110, an antenna 112, and the like are provided in each unit of the housing. , Speaker 318, communication means 326, antenna 328, communication means 330, antenna 332, display section 360, operation section 36
2 and the like are provided in each part of the housing (see FIG. 3 above).

Further, as in the first embodiment, the image pickup apparatus 100 of the image pickup system according to the second embodiment of the present invention comprises a protection means 102, a photographic lens 10, a shutter 12, an image pickup device 14, A / D converter 16, timing generation circuit 18, image processing circuit 20, memory control circuit 22,
Image display memory 24, D / A converter 26, image display means 28, memory 30, compression / expansion circuit 32, optical finder 104, communication means 110, antenna 112, system control circuit 50, exposure control means 40, distance measurement control Means 42,
Zoom control means 44, barrier control means 46, flash 48, power supply control means 80, connectors 82, 84, power supply 8
6, memory 52, display means 54, non-volatile memory 56,
It includes identification information 58, a mode dial switch 60, shutter switches 62 and 64, a single / continuous shooting switch 66, a compression mode switch 68, an operation unit 70, and a main switch 72 (see FIG. 1 described above).

The communication device 300 of the imaging system according to the second embodiment of the present invention comprises a microphone 310, a speaker 318, an A / D converter 312, a D / D converter, as in the first embodiment. A converter 316, memory control circuit 31
4, memory 320, D / A converter 322, image display means 324, antenna 328, communication means 326, interface 390, connector 392, antenna 332, communication means 330, communication system control circuit 350, identification information 35
6, power supply control means 380, connectors 382 and 384, power supply 386, memory 352, nonvolatile memory 354, display means 360, operation means 362, incoming call notification means 364, and recording medium attachment / detachment detection means 366 (FIG. 2 described above). reference).

The configuration of FIGS. 1 to 3 in the imaging system according to the second embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the second embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is described.
The operation of the imaging system according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17 and FIGS.

<Description of Operation of Communication Apparatus 300> The operation of the communication apparatus 300 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Description of Operation of Imaging Apparatus 100> FIGS. 15 to 17 show an imaging apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart of a main routine of No. 0. Upon power-on such as battery replacement, the system control circuit 50 initializes flags, control variables, and the like, and performs initialization processing of each unit of the imaging apparatus 100 (step S301). Main switch 7
2 has been set to power off (step S3
02), the system control circuit 50 changes the display of each display unit to the end state, closes the barrier and the like of the protection unit 102 to protect the imaging unit, and sets necessary parameters and setting values including flags, control variables, and the like. After the setting mode is recorded in the non-volatile memory 56 and predetermined termination processing such as shutting off unnecessary power of each unit of the imaging apparatus 100 including the image display unit 28 by the power supply control unit 80 is performed (step S303), step S303 is performed.
Return to 302.

If the main switch 72 has been set to power ON (step S302), the system control circuit 50 uses the power control means 80 to determine the remaining capacity and operation status of the power supply 86 composed of a battery or the like. It is determined whether or not there is a problem in the operation (step S304). If the remaining capacity of the power supply 86 has a problem to continue the operation of the imaging apparatus 100 (step S304), the system control circuit 50 causes the display unit 54 and / or the image display unit 28 to operate.
(Step S305), the display of each display unit is changed to the end state, the barrier and the like of the protection unit 102 are closed to protect the imaging unit, and the flag and the control variable are used. The necessary parameters, setting values, and setting modes including the image data are recorded in the non-volatile memory 56, and the power control unit 80 controls the imaging apparatus 10 including the image display unit 28.
0 After performing predetermined end processing such as shutting off unnecessary power of each unit (step S303), the process returns to step S302.

If the remaining capacity of the power supply 86 has no problem in continuing the operation of the imaging apparatus 100 (step S30).
4), the system control circuit 50 uses the display unit 54 and / or the image display unit 28 to display various setting states of the imaging apparatus 100 including the state of charge of the battery and the state of the memory 30 using images and sounds (step S306). , Step S3
Go to 31.

If the shutter switches SW1 and SW62 are not pressed (step S3).
31), communication means 110, antenna 112, antenna 3
32, the identification information 3 of the communication device 300 is transmitted to the communication system control circuit 350 of the communication device 300 via the communication means 330.
Inquiry about the contents of 56 (step S332). As a result of confirming the content of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is no problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S3).
33), the system control circuit 50 notifies the communication device 300 of the communication device power saving setting via the communication unit 110 and the antenna 112 (step S334), and proceeds to step S334.
Return to 302.

Thus, when the power of the imaging apparatus 100 is turned off, a notification that the communication apparatus 300 is set to the power saving state is given, thereby preventing unnecessary consumption of the battery of the communication apparatus 300. As a result, a convenient system can be provided.

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S333), the process returns to step S302.
It should be noted that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 is checked using the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100. By confirming these identification information, the imaging device 1
00 and the communication device 356 can be authenticated.

When the shutter switches SW1 and SW62 have been pressed (step S331), the flow advances to step S335. The system control circuit 50 communicates via the communication unit 110, the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication unit 330.
It inquires of the communication system control circuit 350 of the communication device 300 about the contents of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 (step S335). As a result of checking the content of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is no problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S336), the system control circuit 50
Sends a communication device power saving cancellation notification to the communication device 300 via the communication unit 110 and the antenna 112 (step S337), and proceeds to step S338.

Thus, when the power of the imaging apparatus 100 is turned on, a notification for canceling the power saving state of the communication apparatus 300 is issued, thereby preventing unnecessary consumption of the battery of the communication apparatus 300. The communication device 300 can be brought into a state in which the communication device 300 can cooperate with the imaging device 100,
As a result, a convenient system can be provided.

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S336), the flow advances to step S338.
It should be noted that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 is checked using the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100. By confirming these identification information, the imaging device 1
00 and the communication device 356 can be authenticated.

The system control circuit 50 performs a distance measurement process to focus the photographing lens 10 on the subject, performs a photometry process to determine an aperture value and a shutter time, and performs a white balance process to adjust a color temperature ( Step S33
8). In the photometry process, if necessary,
Is also set. In the ranging / photometry processing, AE control and / or AWB are performed in accordance with the state of the shooting start flag and / or the AE lock flag and / or the white balance mode setting flag stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52. It is determined whether or not the control can be executed, and each process is performed according to the determination result. The details of the distance measurement and photometry processing in step S338 are as described above with reference to FIG.

When the distance measurement and photometry processing in step S338 is completed, the system control circuit 50 determines the state of the flash flag stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52 (step S339). If the flash flag was set, flash 4
8 (step S340), and step S34.
Proceed to 1. If the flash flag has been released,
Proceed to step S341. The system control circuit 50 determines that the shutter switches SW2 and 64 are not pressed (step S
341) If the shutter switches SW1 and SW62 are also released (step S342), the process returns to step S302. If the shutter switch SW2 · 64 has been pressed (step S341), the process proceeds to step S361.

The system control circuit 50 includes the image pickup device 14,
Exposure processing for writing captured image data to the memory 30 via the A / D converter 16, the image processing circuit 20, and the memory control circuit 22, or directly from the A / D converter 16 via the memory control circuit 22. A photographing process is executed (step S361). Details of the photographing processing in step S361 are as described above with reference to FIG.

The system control circuit 50 uses the memory control circuit 22 and, if necessary, the image processing circuit 20 to read out the photographed image data written in the memory 30 and perform various processing (step S362). After performing a compression process for performing an image compression process according to the mode set by using the compression / decompression circuit 32 as necessary (step S363), the image data subjected to the predetermined process is stored in the memory 30. (Step S364).

When the shutter switches SW1 and 62 are released (step S36)
5), communication means 110, antenna 112, antenna 33
2. The identification information 35 of the communication device 300 is transmitted to the communication system control circuit 350 of the communication device 300 via the communication means 330.
6 is inquired (step S366). As a result of checking the content of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is no problem even if the communication with the communication device 300 is performed (step S36).
7), and proceed to step S368.

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S367), the system control circuit 50 sets the display means 54 and / or the image display means 28 to A predetermined warning is displayed by using an image or a sound (step S37).
0), and return to step S302. When confirming the contents of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300, the imaging device 100
It does not matter if the identification information 58 is used. By confirming these identification information, the imaging device 100 and the communication device 356
Authentication can be performed between the two.

The system control circuit 50 reads out the image data stored in the memory 30 by performing predetermined photographing processing, developing processing, compression processing, etc.
Image communication is performed with the communication device 300 via the communication device 12 (step S368). When the image communication is completed (step S369), the system control circuit 50 notifies the communication device 300 of the communication device power saving setting via the communication unit 110 and the antenna 112 (step S371).
It returns to step S302.

Thus, when the photographing operation of the image pickup apparatus 100 is completed, the communication apparatus 300 is set to the power saving state, thereby preventing the communication apparatus 300 from being unnecessarily consumed. As a result, a convenient system can be provided.

As described above, according to the imaging system according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the power setting of the imaging device 100 is turned off, the power setting of the communication device 300 is set to the power saving state. By making the setting or setting possible, it is possible to prevent the battery of the communication device 300 from being wasted.

When the imaging device 100 has completed the shooting preparation state, the power setting of the communication device 300 is set to the power saving setting state or can be set.
0 can be prevented from being wasted.

Then, when the imaging apparatus 100 is ready for photographing, the power setting of the communication apparatus 300 is set to the power saving release state, whereby the battery of the communication apparatus 300 is prevented from being wasted, and the imaging apparatus 100 is quickly set. 100 can be operated.

When the image capturing apparatus 100 has completed the shooting preparation state, by setting the display state of the communication apparatus 300 to the display state relating to a telephone call, a convenient imaging system can be provided.

When the image capturing apparatus 100 has completed the image capturing operation, by setting the display state of the communication apparatus 300 to a display state relating to a telephone call, it is possible to provide a convenient image capturing system.

Then, when the imaging device 100 is ready for shooting, the display state of the communication device 300 is set to a display state related to shooting, so that the imaging device 1 is promptly set.
00 and a state capable of operating in cooperation with the
To wake up the communication device 300 from the communication device 300).

[Other Embodiments in the First and Second Embodiments] In the first embodiment, the power saving setting notification / power saving cancellation notification from the imaging device 100 (step S202, step S202). Setting of the power saving mode of the communication device 300 according to S203) (step S207) /
Release (step S204) and the communication device 30
It has been described that the power saving mode of the communication device 300 is set (step S207) / canceled (step S204) in response to turning on / off the power switch of step S0 (step S206). Irrespective of this, there is no problem if the power saving mode of the communication device 300 is set / released in response to the power saving setting notification / power saving cancellation notification from the imaging device 100.

Similarly, a power saving setting notification / power saving cancellation notification from the imaging device 100 (step S202, step S20)
According to 3), the display state of the communication device 300 is set (step S205, step S209), and the power switch of the communication device 300 is turned on / off (step S20).
It has been described that the display state of the communication device 300 is set (steps S205 and S209) according to 6), but the power saving setting notification / power saving from the imaging device 100 is performed regardless of the setting of the power switch of the communication device 300. There is no problem if the display state of the communication device 300 is set in response to the release notification.

Further, in the second embodiment,
Power saving setting (step S334) / power saving cancellation (step S3) for the communication device 300 in accordance with ON / OFF of the shutter switches SW1 and 62 (release switch SW1: switch for starting the distance measurement / photometry operation) of the imaging device 100.
37), the shutter switch SW2 · 64 (release switch SW) of the imaging device 100 is described.
2: There is no problem if the power saving setting / power saving cancellation is notified to the communication device 300 in accordance with the on / off state of the switch for executing the shooting operation.

Further, power saving setting / power saving cancellation may be notified to the communication device 300 in accordance with an arbitrary on / off combination of the release switch SW1 and the release switch SW2 of the imaging device 100.

As a specific example of canceling or setting the power saving mode of the communication device 300, the communication device 30
The operating clock of the CPU 0 and / or each block may be increased or decreased, the voltage supplied to each unit of the communication device 300 may be increased or decreased, and the current and / or power supplied to each unit of the communication device 300 may be increased or decreased. . In this case, the power saving mode may be canceled or set for an arbitrary block of the communication device 300.

In the first and second embodiments, the description has been made as a combination of a single imaging device 100 and a single communication device 300. However, a single or multiple arbitrary number of imaging devices may be used. However, there is no problem even if the imaging system is configured by combining one or more arbitrary number of communication devices.

Although the recording medium 200 has been described as being configured to be detachable from the communication device 300, the recording medium 200
There is no problem even if 0 is detachable from the imaging apparatus 100. Further, there is no problem even if the recording medium 200 is configured to be detachable from either the imaging apparatus 100 or the communication apparatus 300.

The recording medium 200 includes not only a memory card such as a PCMCIA card, a CF (Compact Flash) card, and an MMC (multimedia card), a hard disk, but also a micro DAT, a magneto-optical disk,
Of course, there is no problem even if it is constituted by an optical disk such as a DR or a CD-WR, or a phase change optical disk such as a DVD.

There is no problem even if the recording medium 200 is a composite medium in which a memory card and a hard disk are integrated. Further, there is of course no problem if a part of the composite medium is detachable.

In the first and second embodiments, the recording medium 200 has been described as being separated from the communication device 300 and can be arbitrarily connected. However, the recording medium 200 is fixed to the communication device 300. Of course, there is no problem even if it remains. In addition, the recording medium 200 is
May be configured such that one or a plurality of arbitrary numbers can be connected.

[Third Embodiment] An imaging system according to a third embodiment of the present invention comprises an imaging device 100, a recording medium 200, and a communication device 3 as in the first embodiment.
00, the imaging apparatus 100 includes a flash 48, a mode dial 60, a shutter switch 6
2, 64, a single / continuous shooting switch 66, a compression mode switch 68, an operation unit 70, a main switch 72, an optical finder 104, a communication unit 110, an antenna 112, and the like are provided in each unit of the housing. , Speaker 318, communication means 326, antenna 328, communication means 330, antenna 332, display section 360, operation section 36
2 and the like are provided in each part of the housing (see FIG. 3 above).

An image pickup apparatus 100 of an image pickup system according to a third embodiment of the present invention comprises a protection means 102, a photographic lens 10, a shutter 12, an image pickup device 14, A / D converter 16, timing generation circuit 18, image processing circuit 20, memory control circuit 22,
Image display memory 24, D / A converter 26, image display means 28, memory 30, compression / expansion circuit 32, optical finder 104, communication means 110, antenna 112, system control circuit 50, exposure control means 40, distance measurement control Means 42,
Zoom control means 44, barrier control means 46, flash 48, power supply control means 80, connectors 82, 84, power supply 8
6, memory 52, display means 54, non-volatile memory 56,
It includes identification information 58, a mode dial switch 60, shutter switches 62 and 64, a single / continuous shooting switch 66, a compression mode switch 68, an operation unit 70, and a main switch 72 (see FIG. 1 described above).

The communication apparatus 300 of the imaging system according to the third embodiment of the present invention comprises a microphone 310, a speaker 318, an A / D converter 312, a D / D converter, as in the first embodiment. A converter 316, memory control circuit 31
4, memory 320, D / A converter 322, image display means 324, antenna 328, communication means 326, interface 390, connector 392, antenna 332, communication means 330, communication system control circuit 350, identification information 35
6, power supply control means 380, connectors 382 and 384, power supply 386, memory 352, nonvolatile memory 354, display means 360, operation means 362, incoming call notification means 364, and recording medium attachment / detachment detection means 366 (FIG. 2 described above). reference).

The configuration of FIGS. 1 to 3 in the imaging system according to the third embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the third embodiment of the present invention configured as described above
The operation of the imaging system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Description of Operation of Communication Apparatus 300> First, the operation of the communication apparatus 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21 are flowcharts of the main routine of the communication device 300. Upon power-on such as battery replacement, the communication system control circuit 350 initializes flags, control variables, and the like (step S1801). The communication system control circuit 350 determines the setting state of the power switch included in the operation unit, and if the power switch has been set to power OFF (step S1802), the process proceeds to step S1803. The communication system control circuit 350 includes a communication unit 330, an antenna 33
2. The content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is inquired to the system control circuit 50 of the imaging device 100 via the antenna 112, the communication unit 110 (Step S180)
3).

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem in communicating with the imaging device 100 (step S1804), the communication system control circuit 350
Sends a camera power saving setting notification to the imaging device 100 via the communication unit 330 and the antenna 332 (step S
1805), and proceed to step S1806.

Thus, when the power switch of the communication device 300 is turned off, the notification that the imaging device 100 is set to the power saving state is performed, thereby preventing unnecessary consumption of the battery of the imaging device 100. As a result, a convenient system can be provided.

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the imaging device 100 (step S1804), the flow advances to step S1806. Note that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is checked using the identification information 356 of the communication device 300. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

The communication system control circuit 350 changes the display of each display means to the end state, records necessary parameters including flags and control variables, set values, and set modes in the non-volatile memory 354. After performing a predetermined end process such as shutting off unnecessary power of each unit of the communication device 300 including the image display unit 324 by 380 (step S1)
806), and return to step S1802.

When the power switch included in the operation means is
If it is set to N (step S1802), the communication system control circuit 350 determines whether the remaining capacity or the operation state of the power supply 386 composed of a battery or the like has a problem in the operation of the communication device 300 by the power supply control unit 380. It is determined whether or not it is (step S1807). If the remaining capacity of the power supply 386 or the operation status has a problem in the operation of the communication device 300, the communication system control circuit 350 sets the mobile phone battery remaining amount flag in a state in which there is a problem in continuing the operation of the communication device 300. By setting E to indicate that there is (step S1808)
After a predetermined warning is displayed by an image or a sound using the display means 360 (step S1811), step S1 is executed.
Proceed to 803.

If the remaining capacity of the power supply 386 is smaller than the predetermined threshold, the communication system control circuit 350 changes the mobile phone battery remaining amount flag to L indicating that the communication device 300 is in a remaining low state to continue operation. After setting (step S1809), the process proceeds to step S1812. Power supply 38
If the remaining capacity of the communication device 300 is larger than the predetermined threshold, the communication system control circuit 350 sets the mobile phone battery remaining amount flag to H indicating that the operation of the communication device 300 is sufficient to continue the operation. (Step S1810), Step S
Proceed to 1812.

The communication system control circuit 350 uses the display means 360 to display the various setting states of the communication device 300 including the state of the remaining battery power by means of images and sounds (step S1812), and then displays another communication device or It stands by in a standby state waiting for an incoming call from the communication base station (step S1813). The communication system control circuit 350 determines whether image data has been received from the imaging device 100 via the communication unit 110, the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication unit 330 (step S1814), and has received the image data. If so, the process proceeds to step S1815, and if image data has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1815.
Proceed to 1841.

The communication system control circuit 350 includes a communication unit 330, an antenna 332, an antenna 112, and a communication unit 1.
10, the system control circuit 50 of the imaging device 100
Is inquired about the contents of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 (step S1815). As a result of checking the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem even if communication with the imaging device 100 is performed (step S1816), the process proceeds to step S1.
Proceed to 817. As a result of checking the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the imaging device 100 (step S1816), the process proceeds to step S1841. Note that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is checked using the identification information 356 of the communication device 300. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

The communication system control circuit 350 sequentially stores the image data received from the imaging device 100 via the communication means 110, the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication means 330 in the memory 320, and sequentially stores the stored image data. Read out interface 390, connector 3
92, the connector 206, and the interface 204 to record on the recording unit 202 of the recording medium 200 (step S
1817). The image data stored in the memory 320 can be displayed on the image display unit 324 via the D / A converter 322. In this case, the image display means 3
After performing predetermined interpolation or thinning-out processing and predetermined color processing by the memory control circuit 314 in accordance with the specifications of H.24, the received image data is displayed on the image display means 324. After a series of recording operations is completed, step S184 is performed.
Proceed to 1.

The communication system control circuit 350 sends the antenna 328 and the communication means 3 from another communication device or communication base station.
It is determined whether or not there is an incoming call via the terminal 26 (step S1841). If there is no incoming call from another communication device or communication base station (step S1841), the process proceeds to step S1842. If there is an incoming call from another communication device or communication base station (step S184)
1) The process proceeds to step S1850.

If the off-hook (call start) switch included in the operation means 362 is not set (step S1842), the communication system control circuit 350 returns to step S1842.
Return to 1802. An off-hook (call start) switch included in the operation unit 362 is set (step S184).
2) If the outgoing call is set by the operation unit 362 (step S1843), the communication system control circuit 350 transmits the image pickup apparatus 100 via the communication unit 330, the antenna 332, the antenna 112, and the communication unit 110.
Identification information 5 of the imaging device 100 in the system control circuit 50 of FIG.
8 is inquired (step S1844).

As a result of confirming the contents of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem in communicating with the imaging device 100 (step S1845), the communication system control circuit 350
Sends a camera power saving setting notification to the imaging device 100 via the communication unit 330 and the antenna 332 (step S
1846), the process proceeds to step S1847.

Thus, when a call is made from communication device 300 to another communication device or a communication base station, a notification to set imaging device 100 to the power saving state is given, thereby saving the battery of imaging device 100. Unnecessary consumption can be prevented, and as a result, a convenient system can be provided.

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is a problem in communicating with the imaging device 100 (step S1845), the flow advances to step S1847. Note that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is checked using the identification information 356 of the communication device 300. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

The communication system control circuit 50 makes an outgoing call corresponding to the set telephone number to another communication device or communication base station (step S1847). While the line with another communication device or communication base station is not connected (step S1848), the communication system control circuit 350 executes the steps until an on-hook (call termination) switch included in the operation means 362 is set (step S1849). Returning to S1847, a series of processing is repeated. If a line to another communication device or communication base station is connected (step S1848), the process proceeds to step S1859.

The communication system control circuit 350 starts the incoming call notification to the user of the communication device 300 using the ringing tone, vibration, etc. by the incoming call notifying means 364 (step S
1850), the process proceeds to step S1851. Operation means 36
If the off-hook (call start) switch included in No. 2 is not set (step S1851), communication system control circuit 350 determines whether or not the incoming call from another communication device or communication base station has been completed (step S1).
852) If the incoming call has been completed, the communication device 3 using the ringing sound, vibration, etc. of the incoming notification unit 364.
The notification of the incoming call to the user at 00 is ended (step S185).
3) Return to step S1802. If the incoming call has not ended (step S1852), step S1
Return to 851.

If the off-hook (call start) switch included in operation means 362 is set (step S18)
51), the communication system control circuit 350
0, antenna 332, antenna 112, communication means 110
A query is made to the system control circuit 50 of the image capturing apparatus 100 about the contents of the identification information 58 of the image capturing apparatus 100 via the interface (step S1854). As a result of confirming the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem in performing communication with the imaging apparatus 100 (step S1855), the communication system control circuit 350 transmits the information to the imaging apparatus 100 via the communication unit 330 and the antenna 332. Then, the camera is notified of the power saving setting for the camera (step S1856), and the process proceeds to step S1857.

[0264] Thus, when an incoming call from another communication device or communication base station to the communication device 300 is made, a notification for setting the imaging device 100 to the power saving state is performed when a call is made by the communication device 300. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the battery of the imaging device 100 from being unnecessarily consumed, and as a result, it is possible to provide a convenient system.

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the imaging device 100 (step S1855), the flow advances to step S1857. Note that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is checked using the identification information 356 of the communication device 300. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

The communication system control circuit 350 terminates the notification of the incoming call to the user of the communication device 300 using the ringing tone or vibration by the incoming call notifying means 364 (step S1).
857), via the antenna 328 and the communication means 326,
A line is connected to another communication device that has made an incoming call to the communication device 300 or to another communication device via a communication base station (step S1858), and another communication device or another communication device via the communication base station is connected. The communication operation with the communication device is performed (step S1859).

In the call operation, the antenna 32 is transmitted from another communication device or another communication device via a communication base station.
8. The audio data received via the communication means 326 is stored in the memory 320, and the audio data read from the memory 320 is subjected to predetermined decoding processing and audio processing by the memory control circuit 314. The audio signal can be converted into an audio signal by the speaker 318 and transmitted. Further, the uttered voice is subjected to predetermined voice processing and encoding by the memory control circuit 314 via the microphone 310 and the A / D converter 316, and stored in the memory 320.
Can be transmitted to another communication device via the communication means 326 and the antenna 328 or to another communication device via the communication base station.

The call from another communication device or another communication device via the communication base station is terminated (step S186).
0) or even if the call has not ended (step S1).
860), if the on-hook (call termination) switch included in the operation means 362 is set (step S1)
861), the communication system control circuit 350 disconnects the line with the other communication device that was performing the call or with the other communication device via the communication base station (step S1862), and proceeds to step S1863.

The communication system control circuit 350 includes a communication unit 330, an antenna 332, an antenna 112, and a communication unit 1.
10, the system control circuit 50 of the imaging device 100
Is inquired about the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 (step S1863). As a result of checking the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem even if communication with the imaging device 100 is performed (step S1864), the communication system control circuit 350 transmits the information to the imaging device 100 via the communication unit 330 and the antenna 332. , A camera power saving release notification is made (step S1865), and the process returns to step S1802.

Thus, when the communication with another communication device or communication base station is terminated and the line is disconnected, the imaging device 1
By notifying the image capturing apparatus 100 of the power saving state, it is possible to quickly return to the photographing enabled state while preventing unnecessary consumption of the battery of the imaging apparatus 100. As a result, a convenient system Can be provided.

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the imaging device 100 (step S1864), the flow advances to step S1802. Note that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is checked using the identification information 356 of the communication device 300. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

<Description of Operation of Imaging Apparatus 100> Next, the operation of the imaging apparatus 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24 are flowcharts of the main routine of the imaging device 100. Upon power-on such as battery replacement, the system control circuit 50 initializes flags, control variables, and the like, and initializes each unit of the imaging apparatus 100 (step S2201).
The system control circuit 50 performs a receiving process of receiving various setting notifications from the communication device 300 (Step S220)
2). Details of this reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG.
The system control circuit 50 determines the state of the power saving flag stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52 (step S2203).

If the power saving flag has been set (step S2203), the flow advances to step S2205. If the power saving flag has been released (step S2203),
The system control circuit 50 releases the power saving mode of the imaging device 100 (step S2204), and proceeds to step S220.
Proceed to 6. In this manner, by releasing the power saving mode of the imaging device 100 in response to the power saving release notification from the communication device 300, the imaging device 100 can be quickly captured while preventing unnecessary consumption of the battery of the imaging device 100. It is possible to provide a convenient system as a result.

If the main switch 72 is set to the power-off state (step S
2205) Change the display of each display unit to the end state, close the barrier and the like of the protection unit 102 to protect the imaging unit, and change the necessary parameters and setting values including flags and control variables and the setting mode to the nonvolatile memory. 56 and the power control means 8
After performing a predetermined end process such as shutting off unnecessary power of each unit of the imaging apparatus 100 including the image display unit 28 according to 0 (step S2212), the process returns to step S2202.

If the main switch 72 has been set to power ON (step S2205), the system control circuit 50 uses the power control means 80 to determine the remaining capacity and operation status of the power source 86 composed of a battery or the like. It is determined whether there is a problem in the operation of (Step S220)
6). If there is a problem with the remaining capacity of the power supply 86 to continue the operation of the imaging apparatus 100 (step S2206), the system control circuit 50 uses the display unit 54 and / or the image display unit 28 to output a predetermined image or sound. A warning display is performed (step S2207), the display of each display unit is changed to the end state, the barrier and the like of the protection unit 102 are closed to protect the imaging unit, and necessary parameters and setting values including flags and control variables are set. After the setting mode is recorded in the non-volatile memory 56 and predetermined termination processing such as shutting off unnecessary power supply of each section of the imaging apparatus 100 including the image display means 28 by the power supply control means 80 is performed (step S2212), step S2212 is performed.
Return to 2202.

If the remaining capacity of the power supply 86 has no problem in continuing the operation of the imaging apparatus 100 (step S220)
6), the system control circuit 50 uses the display unit 54 and / or the image display unit 28 to display various setting states of the imaging apparatus 100 including the remaining battery capacity and the state of the memory 30 using images and sounds (step S2208). , Step S
Proceed to 2209. The system control circuit 50 controls the communication device 3
A receiving process for receiving various setting notifications from the server 00 is performed (step S2209). Details of this reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG. The system control circuit 50 determines the state of the power saving flag stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52 (step S2210).

If the power saving flag has been set (step S2210), the system control circuit 50 sets the power saving mode of the imaging device 100 (step S221).
1) Change the display of each display unit to an end state, close the barrier and the like of the protection unit 102 to protect the imaging unit, and set the necessary parameters and setting values including flags and control variables and the setting mode to the non-volatile memory. 56, and the power control unit 80 performs predetermined end processing such as shutting off unnecessary power of each unit of the imaging apparatus 100 including the image display unit 28 (step S2212), and then returns to step S2202. As described above, by releasing the power saving mode of the imaging device 100 in response to the power saving setting notification from the communication device 300, it is possible to prevent the battery of the imaging device 100 from being unnecessarily consumed, and as a result, Therefore, it is possible to provide a convenient system. If the power saving flag has been released (step S2210), the process proceeds to step S2231.

If the shutter switches SW1 and SW62 are not pressed (step S2).
231), and return to step S2202. If the shutter switches SW1 and SW62 have been pressed (step S223)
1) The system control circuit 50 performs a distance measurement process to focus the photographing lens 10 on a subject, performs a photometry process to determine an aperture value and a shutter time, and performs a white balance process to adjust a color temperature ( Step S2232).
In the photometry process, the flash 48 is set if necessary.

In the distance measurement / photometry processing in step S2232, the photographing start flag stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52 and / or the AE
Whether the AE control and / or the AWB control can be executed is determined according to the state of the lock flag and / or the white balance mode setting flag, and each process is performed according to the determination result.
The details of the distance measurement and photometry processing in step S2232 are shown in FIG.
6 will be described later.

When the distance measurement and photometry processing in step S2232 has been completed, the system control circuit 50 determines the state of the flash flag stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52 (step S223).
3) If the flash flag has been set, the flash 48 is charged (step S2234), and the process proceeds to step S2235. If the flash flag has been released, the flow advances to step S2235.

The system control circuit 50 determines that the shutter switches SW2 and 64 have not been pressed (step S2235).
If the shutter switches SW1 and SW62 are also released (step S2236), the process returns to step S2202.
If the shutter switch SW2 · 64 has been pressed (step S2235), the flow advances to step S2261. The system control circuit 50 includes the imaging device 14, the A / D converter 16,
Through the image processing circuit 20 and the memory control circuit 22 or directly from the A / D converter 16 via the memory control circuit 22, a photographing process including an exposure process for writing photographed image data in the memory 30 is executed (step). S226
1). Details of the photographing process in step S2261 are shown in FIG.
7 will be described later.

The system control circuit 50 uses the memory control circuit 22 and, if necessary, the image processing circuit 20 to read out the photographed image data written in the memory 30 and perform various processings (step S2262). ,
After performing a compression process for performing an image compression process according to the mode set by using the compression / expansion circuit 32 as necessary (step S2263), the image data subjected to the predetermined process is stored in the memory 30 (step S2263). Step S2264). The system control circuit 50 includes shutter switches SW1 and SW62.
Is released (step S2265), the communication unit 1
10, antenna 112, antenna 332, communication means 33
0, the communication system control circuit 3 of the communication device 300
Inquire about the contents of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 to the communication device 300 (step S2266).

As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is no problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S2267), the flow advances to step S2268. As a result of confirming the content of the identification information 356, the communication device 3
If the system control circuit 50 determines that there is a problem in performing communication with 00 (Step S2267), the system control circuit 50 performs a predetermined warning display by image or sound using the display unit 54 and / or the image display unit 28 (Step S2267). S2270),
It returns to step S2202. It should be noted that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 is checked using the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

The system control circuit 50 performs predetermined photographing processing, development processing, compression processing, etc., reads out the image data stored in the memory 30, and executes communication means 110, antenna 1
Image communication is performed with the communication device 300 via the communication device 12 (step S2268). If the image communication has been completed (step S2269), the process returns to step S2202.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing step S2202 in FIG.
And a detailed flowchart of the receiving process in step S2209. The system control circuit 50 includes a communication unit 330, an antenna 332, an antenna 112, a communication unit 1
It is determined whether a notification has been received from the communication device 300 via the communication device 10 (step S2501). If the notification has been received, the communication device 110, the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication device 330 Communication device 30
Inquire about the contents of the identification information 356 of the communication device 300 to the communication system control circuit 350 of step S250 (step S250).
2). As a result of checking the content of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is no problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S2503), the process proceeds to step S2504. As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 356, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the communication device 300 (step S2).
503), Step S2202 and Step S2209
Is terminated.

The system control circuit 50 includes the communication device 300
From the communication means 330, the antenna 332, the antenna 11
2. The notification is received via the communication unit 110 and stored in the internal memory or the memory 352 of the system control circuit 350 (step S2504). If the received notification is a power saving setting notification (step S2505), the system control circuit 50 sets a power saving flag and stores it in the internal memory or the memory 52 of the system control circuit 50 (step S2507). The reception processing routine ends. If the received notification is a power saving cancellation notification (step S2506), the system control circuit 50
The power saving flag is released and stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52 (step S2508),
The reception processing routine of step S2202 and step S2209 ends.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S2232 in FIG.
3 shows a detailed flowchart of the distance measurement / photometry processing in FIG. The system control circuit 50 reads the charge signal from the image sensor 14 and sequentially reads the captured image data into the image processing circuit 20 via the A / D converter 16 (step S26).
01). Using the sequentially read image data, the image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined processing used for TTL (through-the-lens) AE (auto exposure) processing, EF (flash pre-flash) processing, and AF (auto focus) processing. Is calculated. In each process, a specific portion of the total number of captured pixels, which is necessary, is cut out and extracted for a necessary portion, and is used for calculation. Thus, in each of the TTL-based AE, EF, AWB, and AF processes, it is possible to perform an optimal calculation for each of the different modes such as the center-weighted mode, the average mode, and the evaluation mode.

Using the operation result in the image processing circuit 20,
The system control circuit 50 performs AE control using the exposure control means 40 until the exposure (AE) is determined to be appropriate (step S2602) (step S2603). Using the measurement data obtained by the AE control, the system control circuit 50
Determines whether a flash is necessary (step S260).
4) If necessary, set a flash flag and charge the flash 48 (step S260)
5). If it is determined that the exposure (AE) is appropriate (step S2602), the measurement data and / or setting parameters are stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52.

Using the operation result of the image processing circuit 20 and the measurement data obtained by the AE control, the system control circuit 5
If the value is 0, the AWB control is performed by adjusting the color processing parameters using the image processing circuit 20 until the white balance (AWB) is determined to be appropriate (step S2606) (step S2607). If it is determined that the white balance (AWB) is appropriate (step S2606), the measurement data and / or the setting parameters are stored in the internal memory of the system control circuit 50 or the memory 52.

Using the measurement data obtained by the AE control and the AWB control, the system control circuit 50 uses the ranging control means 42 until the ranging (AF) is determined to be in focus (step S2608). Perform control (step S260)
9). If it is determined that the distance measurement (AF) is in focus (step S2608), the distance measurement data and / or setting parameters are stored in the internal memory or the memory 52 of the system control circuit 50, and the distance measurement / photometry processing routine of step S2232 is performed. finish.

FIG. 27 shows step S2261 in FIG.
5 is a detailed flowchart of the photographing process in FIG. The system control circuit 50, according to the photometric data stored in the internal memory or the memory 52 of the system control circuit 50,
The exposure controller 40 opens the shutter 12 having the aperture function according to the aperture value to expose the image sensor 14 (steps S2701 and S2702). It is determined whether or not the flash 48 is necessary based on the flash flag (step S2703).
Is emitted (step S2704).

The system control circuit 50 waits for the end of the exposure of the image sensor 14 in accordance with the photometric data (step S270).
5) The shutter 12 is closed (step S2706),
The charge signal is read from the image sensor 14 and the A / D converter 1
6, via the image processing circuit 20 and the memory control circuit 22,
Alternatively, the photographic image data is written from the A / D converter 16 directly to the memory 30 via the memory control circuit 22 (step S2707). When a series of processing is completed, the photographing processing routine of step S2261 ends.

As described above, according to the imaging system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, when the power setting of the communication device 300 is turned off, the power setting of the imaging device 100 is set to the power saving state. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the battery of the imaging device 100 from being wasted.

Further, when the remaining battery level of the communication apparatus 300 becomes a low battery state, the power setting of the imaging apparatus 100 is set to the power saving setting state, thereby preventing the battery of the imaging apparatus 100 from being wasted. It becomes possible.

[0295] When the operation state of the communication apparatus 300 is changed to the talking state, the power setting of the imaging apparatus 100 is set to the power saving setting state, thereby preventing the battery of the imaging apparatus 100 from being wasted. Becomes

When the operation state of the communication apparatus 300 is changed to the call end state, the power setting of the imaging apparatus 100 is set to the power saving release state, so that the battery of the imaging apparatus 100 is prevented from being wasted and quickly. (The communication device 300 wakes up the imaging device 100).

[Fourth Embodiment] An imaging system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention comprises an imaging device 100, a recording medium 200, and a communication device 3 as in the first embodiment.
00, the imaging apparatus 100 includes a flash 48, a mode dial 60, a shutter switch 6
2, 64, a single / continuous shooting switch 66, a compression mode switch 68, an operation unit 70, a main switch 72, an optical finder 104, a communication unit 110, an antenna 112, and the like are provided in each unit of the housing. , Speaker 318, communication means 326, antenna 328, communication means 330, antenna 332, display section 360, operation section 36
2 and the like are provided in each part of the housing (see FIG. 3 above).

The imaging apparatus 100 of the imaging system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention comprises a protection means 102, a photographic lens 10, a shutter 12, an imaging device 14, A / D converter 16, timing generation circuit 18, image processing circuit 20, memory control circuit 22,
Image display memory 24, D / A converter 26, image display means 28, memory 30, compression / expansion circuit 32, optical finder 104, communication means 110, antenna 112, system control circuit 50, exposure control means 40, distance measurement control Means 42,
Zoom control means 44, barrier control means 46, flash 48, power supply control means 80, connectors 82, 84, power supply 8
6, memory 52, display means 54, non-volatile memory 56,
It includes identification information 58, a mode dial switch 60, shutter switches 62 and 64, a single / continuous shooting switch 66, a compression mode switch 68, an operation unit 70, and a main switch 72 (see FIG. 1 described above).

The communication device 300 of the imaging system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention comprises a microphone 310, a speaker 318, an A / D converter 312, a D / D converter, as in the first embodiment. A converter 316, memory control circuit 31
4, memory 320, D / A converter 322, image display means 324, antenna 328, communication means 326, interface 390, connector 392, antenna 332, communication means 330, communication system control circuit 350, identification information 35
6, power supply control means 380, connectors 382 and 384, power supply 386, memory 352, nonvolatile memory 354, display means 360, operation means 362, incoming call notification means 364, and recording medium attachment / detachment detection means 366 (FIG. 2 described above). reference).

The configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 in the imaging system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the fourth embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is described.
The operation of the imaging system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Description of Operation of Communication Device 300> FIGS. 28 to 31 show a communication device 30 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart of a main routine of No. 0. Upon power-on such as battery replacement, the communication system control circuit 350 initializes flags, control variables, and the like (step S2801). The communication system control circuit 350 determines the setting state of the power switch included in the operation unit, and determines whether the power switch
If F has been set (step S2802), the flow advances to step S2803. Communication system control circuit 350
Are communication means 330, antenna 332, antenna 11
2. Inquire the system control circuit 50 of the imaging device 100 about the contents of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 via the communication unit 110 (step S2803).

[0303] As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem in communicating with the imaging device 100 (step S2804), the communication system control circuit 350
Sends a camera power saving setting notification to the imaging device 100 via the communication unit 330 and the antenna 332 (step S
2805), the process proceeds to step S2806.

Thus, when the power switch of the communication device 300 is turned off, the notification that the imaging device 100 is set to the power saving state is performed, thereby preventing unnecessary consumption of the battery of the imaging device 100. As a result, a convenient system can be provided.

[0305] As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the imaging device 100 (step S2804), the flow advances to step S2806. Note that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is checked using the identification information 356 of the communication device 300. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

The communication system control circuit 350 changes the display of each display means to the end state, records necessary parameters including flags and control variables, set values, and set modes in the non-volatile memory 354. After performing a predetermined end process such as shutting off unnecessary power of each unit of the communication device 300 including the image display unit 324 by 380 (step S2).
806), and the process returns to step S2802.

When the power switch included in the operation means is
If N has been set (step S2802), the communication system control circuit 350 determines whether the remaining capacity or operation status of the power supply 386 composed of a battery or the like has a problem in the operation of the communication device 300 by the power supply control unit 380. It is determined whether or not it is (step S2807). If the remaining capacity of the power supply 386 or the operation status has a problem in the operation of the communication device 300, the communication system control circuit 350 sets the mobile phone battery remaining amount flag in a state in which there is a problem in continuing the operation of the communication device 300. By setting E to indicate that there is (step S2808),
After a predetermined warning is displayed by an image or a sound using the display means 360 (step S2811), the process proceeds to step S2.
Proceed to 803.

When the remaining capacity of the power supply 386 is smaller than the predetermined threshold, the communication system control circuit 350 sets the mobile phone battery remaining amount flag to L indicating that the communication device 300 is in a remaining low state to continue operation. The setting is made (step S2809), and the process proceeds to step S2812. Power supply 38
If the remaining capacity of the communication device 300 is larger than the predetermined threshold, the communication system control circuit 350 sets the mobile phone battery remaining amount flag to H indicating that the operation of the communication device 300 is sufficient to continue the operation. (Step S2810), Step S
Proceed to 2812.

The communication system control circuit 350 uses the display means 360 to display the various setting states of the communication device 300 including the state of the remaining battery power by using images and sounds (step S2812). The setting state of the mode setting switch included in the unit 70 is determined (step S2813). If the mode setting switch is in the call mode (step S2813), the process proceeds to step S2822. If the mode setting switch is in the camera mode (step S2813), the process proceeds to step S2814.

The communication system control circuit 350 includes a communication unit 330, an antenna 332, an antenna 112, and a communication unit 1.
10, the system control circuit 50 of the imaging device 100
Is inquired about the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 (step S2822). As a result of confirming the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem in performing communication with the imaging device 100 (step S2823), the communication system control circuit 350 transmits the information to the imaging device 100 via the communication unit 330 and the antenna 332. Is notified of the camera power saving setting (step S2824), and the process proceeds to step S2825.

[0311] Thus, when the power switch of the communication device 300 is turned off, the notification that the imaging device 100 is set to the power saving state is performed, thereby preventing unnecessary consumption of the battery of the imaging device 100. As a result, a convenient system can be provided.

[0312] As a result of checking the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the imaging device 100 (step S2823), the flow advances to step S2825. Note that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is checked using the identification information 356 of the communication device 300. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

The communication system control circuit 350 stands by in a standby state waiting for an incoming call from another communication device or a communication base station (step S2825), and step S28
Go to 41. The communication system control circuit 350 includes a communication unit 330, an antenna 332, an antenna 112, and a communication unit 1.
10, the system control circuit 50 of the imaging device 100
Is inquired about the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 (step S2814). As a result of checking the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem even if communication with the imaging device 100 is performed (step S2815), the communication system control circuit 350 transmits the information to the imaging device 100 via the communication unit 330 and the antenna 332. , A camera power saving release notification is made (step S2816), and the process proceeds to step S2817.

Thus, when the communication with another communication device or communication base station is terminated and the line is disconnected, the imaging device 1
By notifying the image capturing apparatus 100 of the power saving state, it is possible to quickly return to the photographing enabled state while preventing unnecessary consumption of the battery of the imaging apparatus 100. As a result, a convenient system Can be provided.

[0315] As a result of checking the contents of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the imaging device 100 (step S2815), the flow advances to step S2817. Note that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is checked using the identification information 356 of the communication device 300. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

The communication system control circuit 350 determines whether or not image data has been received from the imaging device 100 via the communication means 110, the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication means 330 (step S2817), and receives the image data. If the image data has not been received, the process proceeds to step S2818.
Proceed to 841.

[0317] The communication system control circuit 350 includes the communication means 330, the antenna 332, the antenna 112, and the communication means 1
10, the system control circuit 50 of the imaging device 100
Is inquired about the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 (step S2818). As a result of checking the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is no problem even if communication with the imaging device 100 is performed (step S2819), the process proceeds to step S2.
Proceed to 820. As a result of checking the content of the identification information 58, if it is determined that there is a problem in performing communication with the imaging device 100 (step S2819), the process advances to step S2841. Note that there is no problem if the content of the identification information 58 of the imaging device 100 is checked using the identification information 356 of the communication device 300. By confirming these pieces of identification information, authentication between the imaging device 100 and the communication device 300 can be performed.

[0318] The communication system control circuit 350 sequentially stores the image data received from the imaging apparatus 100 via the communication means 110, the antenna 112, the antenna 332, and the communication means 330 in the memory 320, and sequentially stores the stored image data. Read out interface 390, connector 3
92, the connector 206, and the interface 204 to record in the recording unit 202 of the recording medium 200 (step S
2820). The image data stored in the memory 320 can be displayed on the image display unit 324 via the D / A converter 322. In this case, the image display means 3
After performing predetermined interpolation or thinning-out processing and predetermined color processing by the memory control circuit 314 in accordance with the specifications of H.24, the received image data is displayed on the image display means 324. After a series of recording operations is completed, step S284 is performed.
Proceed to 1.

[0319] The communication system control circuit 350 receives the antenna 328 and the communication means 3 from another communication device or communication base station.
Then, it is determined whether there is an incoming call via the terminal 26 (step S2841). If there is no incoming call from another communication device or communication base station (step S2841), the process proceeds to step S2842. If there is an incoming call from another communication device or communication base station (step S284)
1) The process proceeds to step S2847.

If the off-hook (call start) switch included in operation means 362 is not set (step S2842), communication system control circuit 350 returns to step S2842.
Return to 2802. An off-hook (call start) switch included in the operation unit 362 is set (step S284).
2) If the outgoing call is set by the operation means 362 (step S2843), the communication system control circuit 350 issues an outgoing call according to the set telephone number to another communication device or communication base station. (Step S2844). While the line to another communication device or communication base station is not connected (step S2845), the communication system control circuit 350 performs the steps until an on-hook (call termination) switch included in the operation means 362 is set (step S2846). Returning to S2844, a series of processing is repeated. If a line to another communication device or communication base station is connected (step S2845), the process proceeds to step S2853.

The communication system control circuit 350 starts the notification of the incoming call to the user of the communication device 300 using the ringing tone, the vibration and the like by the incoming call notifying means 364 (Step S).
2847), and it proceeds to step S2848. Operation means 36
If the off-hook (call start) switch included in No. 2 is not set (step S2848), communication system control circuit 350 determines whether or not the incoming call from another communication device or communication base station has been completed (step S2).
849) If the incoming call has been completed, the communication device 3 using the ringing sound or vibration by the incoming notification means 364.
The notification of the incoming call to the user at 00 is ended (step S285).
0), and return to step S2802. If the incoming call has not ended (step S2849), step S2
Return to 848.

If the off-hook (call start) switch included in the operation means 362 is set (step S28)
48), the communication system control circuit 350 transmits the communication device 300 using the ringing sound,
Of the incoming call notification to the user (step S285)
1) A line is connected to another communication device that has called the communication device 300 via the antenna 328 and the communication means 326 or another communication device via the communication base station (step S2852). The communication operation with another communication device or another communication device via the communication base station is performed (step S2853).

In a call operation, the antenna 32 is transmitted from another communication device or another communication device via a communication base station.
8. The audio data received via the communication means 326 is stored in the memory 320, and the audio data read from the memory 320 is subjected to predetermined decoding processing and audio processing by the memory control circuit 314. The audio signal can be converted into an audio signal by the speaker 318 and transmitted. Further, the uttered voice is subjected to predetermined voice processing and encoding by the memory control circuit 314 via the microphone 310 and the A / D converter 316, and stored in the memory 320.
Can be transmitted to another communication device via the communication means 326 and the antenna 328 or to another communication device via the communication base station.

The call from another communication device or another communication device via the communication base station is terminated (step S285).
4) Or even if the call has not ended (step S2)
854), if the on-hook (call termination) switch included in the operation means 362 is set (step S2).
855), the communication system control circuit 350 disconnects the line with the other communication device that was performing the call or the other communication device via the communication base station (step S2856), and returns to step S2802.

<Description of Operation of Imaging Apparatus 100> The operation of the imaging apparatus 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the same as that of the above-described third embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, according to the imaging system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, when the power setting of the communication device 300 is turned off, the power setting of the imaging device 100 is set to the power saving state. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the battery of the imaging device 100 from being wasted.

[0327] When the remaining battery level of the communication apparatus 300 becomes low, the power setting of the imaging apparatus 100 is set to the power saving setting state, thereby preventing the battery of the imaging apparatus 100 from being wasted. It becomes possible.

If the operation state of the communication apparatus 100 is the communication mode, the power setting of the imaging apparatus 100 is set to the power saving setting state, thereby preventing the battery of the imaging apparatus 100 from being wasted. Becomes

If the operation state of the communication apparatus 300 is the photographing mode, the power setting of the imaging apparatus 100 is set to the power saving release state, so that the battery of the imaging apparatus 100 is prevented from being wasted and quickly. This makes it possible to set the imaging state (the communication apparatus 300 wakes up the imaging apparatus 100).

[Other Embodiments in Third and Fourth Embodiments] As a specific example of canceling or setting the power saving mode of the imaging device 100, the CPU of the imaging device 100 and / or The operating clock of each block may be increased or decreased, the voltage supplied to each unit of the imaging device 100 may be increased or decreased, and the current and / or power supplied to each unit of the imaging device 100 may be increased or decreased. In this case, the power saving mode may be canceled or set for an arbitrary block of the imaging device 100.

Although the third and fourth embodiments have been described as a combination of a single imaging device 100 and a single communication device 300, a single or a plurality of arbitrary number of imaging devices may be used. However, there is no problem even if the imaging system is configured by combining one or more arbitrary number of communication devices.

Although the recording medium 200 has been described as being detachable from the communication device 300, the recording medium 200
There is no problem even if 0 is detachable from the imaging apparatus 100. Further, there is no problem even if the recording medium 200 is configured to be detachable from either the imaging apparatus 100 or the communication apparatus 300.

The recording medium 200 includes not only a memory card such as a PCMCIA card, a CF (Compact Flash) card, and an MMC (multimedia card), a hard disk, but also a micro DAT, a magneto-optical disk,
Of course, there is no problem even if it is constituted by an optical disk such as a DR or a CD-WR, or a phase change optical disk such as a DVD.

There is no problem even if the recording medium 200 is a composite medium in which a memory card and a hard disk are integrated. Further, there is of course no problem if a part of the composite medium is detachable.

In the third and fourth embodiments, the recording medium 200 is described as being separated from the communication device 300 and can be arbitrarily connected. However, the recording medium 200 is fixed to the communication device 300. Of course, there is no problem even if it remains. In addition, the recording medium 200 is
May be configured such that one or a plurality of arbitrary numbers can be connected.

[Other Embodiments Other than the First to Fourth Embodiments] In the embodiment of the present invention described above,
Although an example in which the imaging system includes an imaging device and a communication device has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a printing device is connected to the imaging system, and a printed image is printed out from the printing device. It is also possible to configure so that

The present invention may be applied to a system constituted by a plurality of devices or to an apparatus constituted by a single device. An object of the present invention is to supply a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or an apparatus, and to provide a computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or the apparatus.
Can also be achieved by reading and executing the program code stored in the storage medium.

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

As storage media for supplying program codes, for example, a floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM,
DR, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM
Etc. 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. ) Performs part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

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

[0342]

As described above, claims 1 to 54 are provided.
According to the invention described above, when transferring image data captured by an imaging device such as an electronic camera to a communication device such as a mobile phone, both the power switch of the imaging device and the communication device are turned on or the imaging device and the communication device are omitted. It is possible to provide an imaging system, an imaging device, and a communication device that do not need to release both power modes and are not inconvenient.

In the state where both the power switch of the imaging device and the communication device are turned on or the power saving mode of the imaging device and the communication device are both released to enable the photographing operation and the transfer operation of the photographed image data, When the power switch of the communication device is turned off or the imaging device is set to the power saving mode, the user may forget to turn off the power switch of the communication device or set the communication device to the power saving mode, thereby wasting the battery of the communication device. Imaging system without the problem of
An imaging device and a communication device can be provided.

In the state where both the power switch of the imaging device and the communication device are turned on or the power saving mode of the imaging device and the communication device are both released to enable the photographing operation and the transfer operation of the photographed image data, When the photographing preparation operation and the photographing operation are completed, or when the photographing operation is completed, without turning off the power switch of the communication device or setting the communication device to the power saving mode even though the photographing is not performed. It is possible to provide an imaging system, an imaging device, and a communication device that do not have a problem that the battery of the communication device is wasted.

According to the inventions of claims 55 to 108, when transferring image data photographed by an imaging device such as an electronic camera to a communication device such as a mobile phone, the power switches of the imaging device and the communication device are turned on together. Alternatively, it is possible to provide an imaging system, an imaging device, and a communication device that do not need to release both the power saving modes of the imaging device and the communication device and are inconvenient.

In the state where both the power switch of the imaging device and the communication device are turned on or the power saving mode of the imaging device and the communication device are both released to enable the photographing operation and the transfer operation of the photographed image data, When the power switch of the imaging device is turned off or the communication device is set to the power saving mode, the user may forget to turn off the power switch of the imaging device or set the imaging device to the power saving mode, thereby wasting the battery of the imaging device. Imaging system without the problem of
An imaging device and a communication device can be provided.

In the state where the power switch of the imaging device and the communication device are turned on together or the power saving mode of the imaging device and the communication device are both released to enable the photographing operation and the transfer operation of the photographed image data, The problem is that when the camera is in a call state, the battery of the imaging apparatus may be wasted without turning off the power switch of the imaging apparatus or setting the imaging apparatus to the power saving mode even though the imaging is not performed. It is possible to provide an imaging system, an imaging device, and a communication device that do not have any.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of an imaging device of an imaging system according to first to fourth embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a communication device of the imaging system according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of an imaging system according to first to fourth embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing details of distance measurement / photometry processing in step S133 of FIG. 6 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating details of a photographing process in step S161 of FIG. 6 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the communication device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the communication device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the communication device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the communication device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating details of a reception process in step S202 of FIG. 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the communication device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a main routine of the communication device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the communication device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of a communication device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the imaging device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the imaging apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the imaging apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of reception processing in steps S2202 and S2209 of FIG. 22 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating details of distance measurement / photometry processing in step S2322 of FIG. 23 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing details of the photographing processing in step S2261 of FIG. 23 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the communication device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the communication device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of the communication device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine of a communication device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of storage contents of a storage medium storing a program and related data of the present invention.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a conceptual example in which a program and related data of the present invention are supplied from a storage medium to an apparatus.

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 Reference Signs List 50 system control circuit 80 power supply control means 100 imaging device 300 communication device 350 communication system control circuit 380 power supply control means

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[Claims] 1. An imaging system comprising: a communication device having a state receiving unit, a state determination unit, and a power control unit; and an imaging unit having an imaging unit and a state notification unit, wherein the state notification unit includes the imaging device. To the communication device, the state receiving means receives the notified operating state, the state determining means determines the received operating state of the imaging device, and the power control means An imaging system, wherein an operation mode of the communication device is set according to a result. 2. An imaging system comprising: a communication device having a state receiving unit, a state determination unit, and a power control unit; and an imaging unit having an imaging unit and a state notification unit, wherein the state notification unit includes the imaging device. Notifying the communication device of the operation state and the identification information of the communication device, the state receiving means receives the notified operation state and the identification information, the state determination means of the received identification information of the imaging device and the communication device of the communication device An imaging system, wherein an operation state is determined, and the power control unit sets an operation mode of the communication device according to the determination result. 3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus. The imaging system according to claim 1. 4. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Or the imaging system according to 2. 5. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation state is a non-shooting state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Item 3. The imaging system according to Item 1 or 2. 6. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the operation state is a shooting preparation state or a shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-on state of the communication apparatus or a power-saving operation release state. 3. The imaging system according to 1 or 2. 7. A method of controlling an imaging system, comprising: a communication device having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step; and an imaging device having an imaging step and a state notification step. Notifying the communication device of the operation state of the imaging apparatus, receiving the notified operation state in the state reception step, determining the received operation state of the imaging apparatus in the state determination step, the power control step In the control method, an operation mode of the communication device is set according to the determination result. 8. A method for controlling an imaging system, comprising: a communication device having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step; and an imaging device having an imaging step and a state notification step. Notifying the communication device of the operation state and identification information of the imaging device, receiving the notified operation state and identification information in the state receiving step,
In the state determination step, the received identification information of the imaging device and the operation state of the communication device are determined, and in the power control step, the operation mode of the communication device is set according to the determination result. How to control the system. 9. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus. A control method for an imaging system according to claim 7. 10. The communication apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Or the control method of the imaging system according to 8. 11. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation state is a non-shooting state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Item 9. The method for controlling an imaging system according to Item 7 or 8. 12. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the operation state is a shooting preparation state or a shooting state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-on state or a power-saving operation release state of the communication device. 9. The control method of the imaging system according to 7 or 8. 13. A program for executing a control method applied to an imaging system including a communication apparatus having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and an imaging apparatus having an imaging step and a state notification step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method notifies the communication device of an operation state of the imaging device in the state notification step, and receives the notified operation state in the state reception step. A storage medium for determining the received operation state of the imaging apparatus in the state determination step, and setting an operation mode of the communication apparatus in accordance with the determination result in the power control step. 14. A program for executing a control method applied to an imaging system including a communication apparatus having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and an imaging apparatus having an imaging step and a state notification step. A computer-readable storage medium, wherein the control method notifies the communication device of an operation state and identification information of the imaging device in the state notification step, and the operation state notified in the state reception step. And the identification information is received, and in the state determination step, the received identification information of the imaging device and the operation state of the communication device are determined, and in the power control step, the operation mode of the communication device is set according to the determination result. A storage medium characterized in that: 15. The method according to claim 15, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device. The storage medium according to claim 13. 16. The communication apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Or the storage medium according to 14. 17. The communication apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the operation state is a non-shooting state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Item 15. The storage medium according to Item 13 or 14. 18. The communication apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the operation state is a shooting preparation state or a shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-on state or a power saving operation release state of the communication apparatus. 15. The storage medium according to 13 or 14. 19. A communication device configured to be communicable with an imaging device having an imaging unit and a status notification unit, and having a status reception unit, a status determination unit, and a power control unit, wherein the status notification unit is a communication device of the imaging device. When the operating state is notified to the communication device, the state receiving unit receives the notified operating state, the state determining unit determines the operating state of the communication device, and the power control unit determines the determination result. A communication device that sets an operation mode of the communication device in accordance with the communication mode. 20. A communication device configured to be communicable with an imaging device having an imaging unit and a status notification unit, and having a status reception unit, a status determination unit, and a power control unit, wherein the status notification unit is a communication device of the imaging device. When the operating state and the identification information are notified to the communication device, the state receiving unit receives the notified operating state and the identification information, and the state determining unit receives the received identification information of the imaging device and the communication device side. A communication device, wherein the power control means sets an operation mode of the communication device according to the result of the determination. 21. The image forming apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus. The communication device according to claim 19. 22. The communication apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the communication apparatus side operation mode is a communication apparatus side power off state or a power saving operation state. Or the communication device according to 20; 23. The image processing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the operation state is a non-photographing preparation state or a non-photographing state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Item 21. The communication device according to item 19 or 20. 24. The communication apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the operation state is a shooting preparation state or a shooting state of the image pickup apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus side is a power-on state or a power saving operation release state of the communication apparatus side. 21. The communication device according to 19 or 20. 25. A control method for a communication device configured to be communicable with an imaging device having an imaging step and a state notification step, and having a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step, wherein the state notification step includes When notifying the communication device of the operation state of the imaging device, the state reception step receives the notified operation state, determines the operation state of the communication device in the state determination step, the power control step A method for controlling a communication device, comprising: setting an operation mode of the communication device according to the determination result. 26. A control method for a communication device configured to be communicable with an imaging device having an imaging step and a state notification step, and having a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step, wherein the state notification step includes When notifying the communication device of the operation state and the identification information of the imaging device, the state reception step receives the notified operation state and the identification information, and the state determination step includes the received identification information of the imaging device and A method for controlling a communication device, comprising: determining an operation state of the communication device; and setting an operation mode of the communication device according to the determination result in the power control step. 27. The image forming apparatus according to claim 27, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus. The control method for a communication device according to claim 25 or 26. 28. The communication device according to claim 25, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Or the control method of a communication device according to 26. 29. The non-photographing preparation or non-photographing state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device. Item 29. The control method for a communication device according to Item 25 or 26. 30. The communication apparatus according to claim 30, wherein the operation state is a shooting preparation state or a shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-on state of the communication apparatus or a power-saving operation release state. 27. The method for controlling a communication device according to 25 or 26. 31. A program that is configured to be communicable with an imaging apparatus having an imaging step and a state notification step and that executes a control method applied to a communication apparatus having a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method, when notifying the communication device of the operation state of the imaging device in the state notification step, accepts the notified operation state in the state reception step A storage medium, wherein the operation state of the communication device is determined in the state determination step, and the operation mode of the communication device is set in accordance with the determination result in the power control step. 32. A program that is configured to be communicable with an imaging apparatus having an imaging step and a state notification step and that executes a control method applied to a communication apparatus having a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method is such that when the operating state and the identification information of the imaging device are notified to the communication device in the state notifying step, the operation notified in the state receiving step is performed. Receiving the state and the identification information, determining the received identification information of the imaging device and the operation state of the communication device in the state determination step, and changing the operation mode of the communication device according to the determination result in the power control step A storage medium characterized by setting. 33. The method according to claim 32, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device. The storage medium according to claim 31 or 32. 34. The communication device according to claim 31, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Or the storage medium of the communication device according to 32. 35. The apparatus according to claim 35, wherein the operation state is a non-shooting preparation state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Item 33. The storage medium according to Item 31 or 32. 36. The communication device according to claim 36, wherein the operation state is a shooting preparation state or a shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-on state of the communication apparatus or a power-saving operation release state. 33. The storage medium according to 31 or 32. 37. An imaging apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication device having a state receiving unit, a state determination unit, and a power control unit, and having an imaging unit and a state notification unit, wherein the state notification unit is provided on the imaging device side. When the operating state is notified to the communication device, the state receiving unit receives the notified operating state, and when the state determining unit determines the operating state of the communication device, the communication is performed according to the determination result. An imaging apparatus, wherein an operation mode of the communication device is set by the power control unit of the device. 38. An image pickup apparatus configured to be able to communicate with a communication device having a state receiving means, a state determination means, and a power control means, and having an image pickup means and a state notification means, wherein the state notification means is provided on the side of the image pickup apparatus. When the operating state and the identification information are notified to the communication device, the state receiving unit receives the notified operating state and the identification information, and the state determining unit determines the operating state and the identification information of the communication device. An operation mode of the communication device set by the power control unit of the communication device according to the determination result. 39. The operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device. The imaging device according to claim 37 or 38. 40. The communication apparatus according to claim 37, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state on the imaging apparatus side, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Or the imaging device of 38. 41. The communication apparatus according to claim 41, wherein the operation state is a non-shooting preparation or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Item 39. The imaging device according to Item 37 or 38. 42. The communication apparatus according to claim 42, wherein the operation state is a shooting preparation state or a shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-on state or a power saving operation release state of the communication apparatus. 39. The imaging device according to 37 or 38. 43. A method for controlling an image pickup apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication apparatus having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and having an image pickup step and a state notification step, wherein: Notifying the communication device of the operation state of the imaging device, receiving the operation state notified in the state reception step, and determining the operation state of the communication device in the state determination step, according to the determination result Controlling the operation mode of the communication device by the power control step of the communication device. 44. A method for controlling an image pickup apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication apparatus having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and having an imaging step and a state notification step, wherein the state notification step Notifying the communication device of the operation state and the identification information of the imaging device, receiving the operation state and the identification information notified in the state reception step, and determining the operation state and the identification information of the communication apparatus in the state determination step And controlling an operation mode of the communication device in the power control step of the communication device according to the determination result. 45. The operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device. A control method for an imaging device according to claim 43 or 44. 46. The communication device according to claim 43, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Or the control method of the imaging device according to 44. 47. The communication apparatus according to claim 47, wherein the operation state is a non-shooting state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Item 45. The control method for an imaging device according to Item 43 or 44. 48. The communication apparatus according to claim 48, wherein the operation state is a photographing preparation or photographing state of the image pickup apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-on state of the communication apparatus or a power-saving operation release state. 45. The control method of the imaging device according to 43 or 44. 49. A program that is configured to be communicable with a communication device having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and that executes a control method applied to an imaging device having an imaging step and a state notification step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method notifies the communication device of an operation state of the imaging device in the state notification step, and receives the operation state notified in the state reception step. When the operation state of the communication device is determined in the state determination step, the operation mode of the communication device is set by the power control step of the communication device according to the determination result. 50. A program that is configured to be communicable with a communication device having a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and that executes a control method applied to an imaging device having an imaging step and a state notification step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method notifies the communication device of an operation state and identification information of the imaging apparatus in the state notification step, and the operation state and the operation state notified in the state reception step. When the identification information is received and the operation state and the identification information of the communication device are determined in the state determination step, the operation mode of the communication device is set by the power control step of the communication device according to the determination result. A storage medium characterized by the above-mentioned. 51. The operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device, and the operation mode of the communication device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device. The storage medium according to claim 49 or 50. 52. The communication apparatus according to claim 49, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power off state or a power saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Or the storage medium of 50. 53. The communication apparatus according to claim 53, wherein the operation state is a non-shooting preparation state or a non-shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus. Item 50. The storage medium according to Item 49 or 50. 54. The communication apparatus according to claim 54, wherein the operation state is a shooting preparation state or a shooting state of the imaging apparatus, and the operation mode of the communication apparatus is a power-on state of the communication apparatus or a power-saving operation release state. 50. The storage medium according to 49 or 50. 55. An imaging system comprising: an imaging device having an imaging unit, a status receiving unit, a status determination unit, and a power control unit; and a communication device having a status notification unit, wherein the status notification unit is a communication device. To the imaging apparatus, the state receiving means receives the notified operating state, the state determining means determines the received operating state of the communication device, and the power control means An imaging system, wherein an operation mode of the imaging device is set according to a result. 56. An imaging system comprising: an imaging device having an imaging unit, a status reception unit, a status determination unit, and a power control unit; and a communication device having a status notification unit, wherein the status notification unit is a communication device. Notifying the imaging device of the operation state and the identification information of the communication device, the state receiving means receives the notified operation state and the identification information, and the state determination means of the received identification information of the communication device and the imaging device of the imaging device An imaging system, wherein an operation state is determined, and the power supply control unit sets an operation mode of the imaging apparatus according to the determination result. 57. The operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device. The imaging system according to claim 55 or 56. 58. The communication device according to claim 55, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. Or the imaging system of 56. 59. The communication device according to claim 55, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging device. 56. The imaging system according to 56. 60. The communication apparatus according to claim 60, wherein the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power-saving operation release state of the imaging apparatus. Item 55. The imaging system according to Item 55 or 56. 61. A method for controlling an imaging system, comprising: an imaging device having an imaging step, a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step; and a communication device having a state notification step. Notifying the imaging device of the operation state of the communication device, receiving the notified operation state in the state reception step, determining the received operation state of the communication device in the state determination step, the power control step In the method, an operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the determination result. 62. A method for controlling an imaging system, comprising: an imaging device having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step; and a communication device having a state notification step. Notifying the imaging device of the operating state and the identification information of the communication device, receiving the notified operating state and identification information in the state receiving step,
In the state determination step, the received identification information of the communication device and the operation state of the imaging device are determined, and in the power control step, the operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the determination result. How to control the system. 63. The communication apparatus according to claim 63, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. A method for controlling an imaging system according to claim 61 or 62. 64. The communication apparatus according to claim 61, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. Or the control method of the imaging system according to 62. 65. The communication device according to claim 61, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging device. 62. The control method of the imaging system according to 62. 66. The communication device according to claim 66, wherein the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state of the imaging apparatus or a power-saving operation release state. 63. The control method for an imaging system according to item 61 or 62. 67. A program for executing a control method applied to an imaging system including an imaging apparatus having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and a communication apparatus having a state notification step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method notifies the imaging device of an operation state of the communication device in the state notification step, and receives the notified operation state in the state reception step. A storage medium for determining the received operation state of the communication device in the state determination step, and setting an operation mode of the imaging device in accordance with the determination result in the power control step. 68. A program for executing a control method applied to an imaging system including an imaging apparatus having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and a communication apparatus having a state notification step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method notifies the imaging device of an operation state and identification information of the communication device in the state notification step, and the operation state notified in the state reception step. And the identification information is received, and in the state determination step, the received identification information of the communication device and the operation state of the imaging device are determined, and in the power control step, the operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the determination result. A storage medium characterized in that: 69. The communication apparatus according to claim 69, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. The storage medium according to claim 67 or 68. 70. The communication device according to claim 67, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. Or the storage medium of 68. 71. The communication device according to claim 67, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging device. 68. The storage medium according to 68. 72. The communication apparatus according to claim 72, wherein the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power-saving operation release state of the imaging apparatus. 70. The storage medium according to item 67 or 68. 73. An imaging apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication device having a status notification unit, and having an imaging unit, a status reception unit, a status determination unit, and a power control unit, wherein the status notification unit is a communication device. When notifying the operation state to the imaging device side, the state receiving means receives the notified operation state, the state determination means determines the received operation state of the imaging device side, and the power control means An imaging apparatus, wherein an operation mode of the imaging apparatus is set according to a determination result. 74. An imaging apparatus configured to be able to communicate with a communication device having a status notification unit, and having an imaging unit, a status reception unit, a status determination unit, and a power control unit, wherein the status notification unit is a communication device. When the operating state and the identification information are notified to the imaging device side, the state receiving unit receives the notified operating state and the identification information, and the state determination unit determines the received identification information and the imaging device side of the communication device. Wherein the power supply control means sets an operation mode of the imaging device according to the result of the determination. 75. The communication apparatus according to claim 75, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. The imaging device according to claim 73 or 74. 76. The communication apparatus according to claim 73, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. 74. The imaging device according to 74. 77. The communication device according to claim 73, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging device. 74. The imaging device according to 74. 78. The communication apparatus according to claim 78, wherein the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power saving operation release state of the imaging apparatus. Item 73. The imaging device according to Item 73 or 74. 79. A control method of an imaging apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication apparatus having a state notification step, and comprising an imaging step, a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step, wherein the state notification step includes the step of: When the operation state of the communication device is notified to the imaging device side, the notified operation state is received in the state reception step, the received operation state of the imaging device is determined in the state determination step, and the power control is performed. In the step, the operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the result of the determination. 80. A control method of an imaging apparatus configured to be communicable with a communication apparatus having a state notification step, and comprising an imaging step, a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step, wherein the state notification step includes When the operating state and the identification information of the communication device are notified to the imaging device side, the notified operation state and the identification information are received in the state receiving step, and the received identification information and the identification information of the communication device are received in the state determination step. A method for controlling an imaging apparatus, comprising: determining an operation state of the imaging apparatus; and setting an operation mode of the imaging apparatus according to the determination result in the power control step. 81. The operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device. The control method of an imaging device according to claim 79 or 80. 82. The communication apparatus according to claim 79, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. Or the control method of the imaging device according to 80. 83. The communication device according to claim 79, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging device. 80. The control method of the imaging device according to 80. 84. The communication apparatus according to claim 84, wherein the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state of the imaging apparatus or a power-saving operation release state. Item 79. The control method for an imaging device according to Item 79 or 80. 85. A program that is configured to be communicable with a communication device having a status notification step and executes a control method applied to an imaging device having an imaging step, a status reception step, a status determination step, and a power control step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method, when notifying the operation state of the communication device to the imaging device side in the state notification step, accepts the notified operation state in the state reception step The storage medium is characterized in that in the state determination step, the received operation state of the imaging device is determined, and in the power control step, an operation mode of the imaging device is set according to the determination result. 86. A program that is configured to be communicable with a communication device having a status notification step and executes a control method applied to the imaging device having an imaging step, a status reception step, a status determination step, and a power control step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method includes, when notifying an operation state and identification information of the communication apparatus to the imaging apparatus side in the state notification step,
In the state receiving step, the notified operation state and identification information are received, in the state determination step, the received identification information of the communication apparatus and the operation state of the imaging apparatus are determined, and in the power control step, the determination result is obtained. A storage medium for setting an operation mode of the imaging device according to 87. The method according to claim 87, wherein the operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device. A storage medium according to claim 85 or 86. 88. The communication apparatus according to claim 85, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. 90. The storage medium according to 86. 89. The communication device according to claim 85, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging device. 86. The storage medium according to 86. 90. The communication apparatus according to claim 90, wherein the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power-saving operation release state of the imaging apparatus. Item 90. The storage medium according to Item 85 or 86. 91. A communication device configured to be communicable with an imaging device having an imaging unit, a state reception unit, a state determination unit, and a power control unit, and having a state notification unit, wherein the state notification unit is a communication device side. When the operating state is notified to the imaging device, the state receiving unit receives the notified operating state, and when the state determining unit determines the operating state of the imaging device, the imaging is performed according to the determination result. A communication device, wherein an operation mode of the imaging device is set by the power control unit of the device. 92. A communication device configured to be communicable with an imaging device having an imaging unit, a state reception unit, a state determination unit, and a power control unit, and having a state notification unit, wherein the state notification unit is a communication device side. When the operating state and the identification information are notified to the imaging device, the state receiving unit receives the notified operating state and the identification information, and the state determining unit determines the operating state and the identification information of the imaging device. A communication device for setting an operation mode of the imaging device by the power control unit of the imaging device according to the determination result. 93. The operation state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state on the communication device side, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device. A communication device according to claim 91 or 92. 94. The operation state of the communication apparatus is a battery remaining amount warning state, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. Or the communication device according to 92. 95. The operation mode according to claim 91, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state on the communication apparatus side, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. 92. The communication device according to item 92. 96. The communication apparatus according to claim 96, wherein the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state of the imaging apparatus or a power-saving operation release state. Item 90. The communication device according to item 91 or 92. 97. A control method of a communication device configured to be communicable with an imaging device having an imaging step, a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and having a state notification step, wherein the communication is performed in the state notification step. Notifying the imaging device of the operation state of the apparatus side, receiving the operation state notified in the state reception step, and determining the operation state of the imaging apparatus in the state determination step, according to the determination result Controlling the operation mode of the imaging device by the power control step of the imaging device. 98. A control method of a communication device configured to be communicable with an imaging device having an imaging step, a state reception step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and having a state notification step, wherein the communication is performed in the state notification step. Notifying the imaging device of the operation state and identification information of the apparatus side, receiving the operation state and identification information notified in the state receiving step, and determining the operation state and identification information of the imaging apparatus in the state determination step And controlling the operation mode of the imaging device in the power control step of the imaging device according to the determination result. 99. The operation state is a power off state or a power saving operation state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging device. A method for controlling a communication device according to claim 97 or 98. 100. The communication apparatus according to claim 97, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. Or the control method of a communication device according to 98. 101. The communication device according to claim 97, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging device. 98. A control method of a communication device according to 98. 102. The communication apparatus according to claim 102, wherein the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state of the imaging apparatus or a power-saving operation release state. Item 98. The control method for a communication device according to Item 97 or 98. 103. A program that is configured to be communicable with an imaging device having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and stores a program for executing a control method applied to the communication device having a state notification step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method notifies the imaging device of an operation state of the communication device in the state notification step, and receives the operation state notified in the state reception step. When the operation state of the imaging device is determined in the state determination step, an operation mode of the imaging device is set by the power control step of the imaging device in accordance with the determination result. 104. A program that is configured to be communicable with an imaging device having an imaging step, a state receiving step, a state determination step, and a power control step, and executes a control method applied to the communication device having a state notification step. A storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the control method notifies the imaging device of an operation state and identification information of the communication device in the state notification step, and the operation state and the operation state notified in the state reception step. When the identification information is received and the operation state and the identification information of the imaging device are determined in the state determination step, the operation mode of the imaging device is set by the power control step of the imaging device according to the determination result. A storage medium characterized by the above-mentioned. The operating state is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power-saving operation state of the imaging device. Claim 103 or 10
4. The storage medium according to 4. 106. The communication apparatus according to claim 103, wherein the operation state is a battery remaining amount warning state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging apparatus. Or 104, the storage medium. 107. The communication device according to claim 103, wherein the operation state is a call or communication state of the communication device, and the operation mode of the imaging device is a power-off state or a power saving operation state of the imaging device. 104. The storage medium according to 104. 108. The communication apparatus according to claim 108, wherein the operation state is a non-communication state or a non-communication state of the communication apparatus, and the operation mode of the imaging apparatus is a power-on state or a power-saving operation release state of the imaging apparatus. Item 103. The storage medium according to Item 103 or 104.