JP2002281365A - Digital camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a digital camera, the function of which is easily operated on the basis of a trace of input of coordinates in an operation with a touch panel. SOLUTION: The digital camera is provided with a system control part in which a specific trace drawn on the touch panel and the processing contents when the specific trace is inputted are stored by correlating them with each other, (the system control part 2 and a touch panel processing part 9) to compare an inputted trace with the specific trace stored in the system control part 2 when the coordinates are inputted via the touch panel, and (a display part 7 and a display control part 8) to perform the processing contents corresponding to the coincident specific trace when the inputted trace coincides with the specific trace on the basis of a comparison result.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a digital camera having display means for displaying an image, and a touch panel provided on a display surface of the display means for inputting coordinates. The present invention relates to a digital camera that recognizes coordinates input via a touch panel as a specific trajectory and executes specific processing that has been previously associated.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a digital camera equipped with a CCD camera and capable of digitizing and recording a captured image on a small video tape or the like. In recent years, digital cameras have become multifunctional, and some have large liquid crystal display means of about 3 to 4 inches, and can display an image being shot or a recorded image. Some liquid crystal display units include a touch panel to enhance operability, and can be operated by pressure sensitivity. The touch panel is a GUI (Graphical User Interfa
ce) It is used for operating icons and inputting handwritten characters.

[0003] In addition, as a method of using a digital camera,
A setting screen, an e-mail screen, and the like, which are frequently used indoors and outdoors, day and night, and frequently use graphics such as characters and icons, are being displayed together with natural images.

In the prior application, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-35561
According to Japanese Patent Publication No. 7 "Camera with image display", there is a method that "the camera can be operated by touching the screen of the image display and different instructions can be given according to the strength of the touch at the time of touching". It has been disclosed.

[0005]

However, in the digital camera provided with the above-mentioned conventional display means and touch panel, even if icons and operation buttons are displayed together with the photographed image, it is difficult for the user to recognize the icons and operation buttons. In the mode, there is a problem that the touch panel is not effectively used.

According to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-355617, a plurality of operations are performed according to the strength of pressing on the touch panel. However, in order to detect a difference in pressing, more complicated hardware is required. Software must be configured,
In addition, there is a problem that it is difficult for some users to make a delicate difference in pressure and operation is difficult.

In addition, it is used indoors and outdoors, day and night,
Since both the natural image and the GUI setting screen are displayed, the brightness of the display means is frequently adjusted, cumbersome, and inconvenient.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above,
It is an object of the present invention to enable operation on a touch panel even when a GUI is not displayed in an image display state, eliminate complicated physical operation buttons, and effectively use the touch panel.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a digital camera capable of operating a function of a digital camera with a simple operation based on a trajectory of coordinate input in an operation on a touch panel.

Further, the present invention has been made in view of the above, and even when adjusting the brightness of the display means, while viewing the image, the display means does not display anything other than the image, and can be handled in a unified manner. The purpose is to:

[0011]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a digital camera, comprising: display means for monitoring a captured image or reproducing and displaying a recorded image; Storage means for storing, in a digital camera, a touch panel for inputting coordinates, a specific trajectory drawn on the touch panel and a processing content when the specific trajectory is input A comparison unit that compares the input trajectory with a specific trajectory stored in the storage unit when coordinate input is performed via the touch panel; and based on a comparison result of the comparison unit, Executing means for executing, when the specified trajectory matches the specific trajectory, the processing content corresponding to the specific trajectory matched.

According to this invention, the comparing means compares the trajectory inputted through the touch panel with the specific trajectory stored in the storage means, and based on the comparison result of the comparing means, When the trajectory matches the specific trajectory, the execution unit executes the processing corresponding to the matched specific trajectory, so that the GUI is not necessarily displayed in the image display state, so that the touch panel can be used. Operation can be performed, complicated physical operation buttons can be eliminated, and the touch panel can be used effectively.

[0013] To achieve the above object, the digital camera according to the second aspect of the present invention further comprises a switching means for switching between a trajectory input mode for inputting a trajectory via a touch panel and an input mode other than the trajectory input mode, The comparison means compares the input trajectory with a specific trajectory stored in the storage means when the mode is switched to the trajectory input mode.

According to the present invention, the switching means switches between a trajectory input mode for inputting a trajectory via the touch panel and an input mode other than the trajectory input mode. Input modes other than the mode can be mixed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the digital camera according to the third aspect of the present invention, when a coordinate is input through a touch panel, the switch determines whether or not the input is a locus, and switches. Features.

According to the present invention, when the switching means receives a coordinate input via the touch panel, the switching means determines whether or not the input is a locus, and performs switching so that the user does not have to switch using physical means. In addition, the trajectory input mode and the input mode other than the trajectory input mode can be used together.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the digital camera according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a circle, the display of the display means is turned upside down as the processing content. Is stored.

According to this invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a circle, the storage means stores that the display on the display means is rotated upside down as processing content, so that the operation of the touch panel allows the circle to be displayed. The display on the display means can be rotated upside down by a simple operation that becomes a locus to be drawn.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the digital camera according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a line in a horizontal or vertical direction, the storage means performs the processing in the display means. The display is characterized in that the display is mirrored vertically and horizontally.

According to the invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a horizontal or vertical line, the storage means stores, as the processing content, a mirror image reversal in the up, down, left, and right directions. In the operation of, the display on the display means can be mirror-imaged up, down, left, and right by a simple operation of forming a trajectory that draws a line horizontally or vertically.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the digital camera according to the sixth aspect, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws an oblique line, the storage means displays the display of the display means as the processing content. It is characterized in that the rotation of 90 degrees is stored.

According to this invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws an oblique line, the storage means stores, as the processing content, that the display of the display means is rotated by 90 degrees.
In the operation on the touch panel, the display on the display means can be rotated by 90 degrees with a simple operation of forming a trace drawing a line diagonally.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the digital camera according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the specific trajectory is a vertical trajectory when reproducing the recorded image,
Sending or returning a reproduction display is stored as the processing content.

According to the invention, when the recorded image is reproduced, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a vertical line when the recorded image is reproduced, it is stored that the reproduction display is sent or returned as the processing content. In the operation of, the playback display can be sent or returned by a simple operation of forming a vertical line.

In order to achieve the above object, in the digital camera according to the present invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a spiral from a center to an outer side, the storage means may be used as the processing content of the display means. The enlargement of the display is stored.

According to the present invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a spiral from the center to the outside, the storage means stores, as processing content, enlargement of the display of the display means, so that the operation on the touch panel can be performed. The display on the display means can be enlarged by a simple operation that forms a trajectory that draws a spiral from the center to the outside.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the digital camera according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a spiral from the outside to the center, the storage means stores the processing contents of the display means as the processing contents. It is characterized in that display reduction is stored.

According to this invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a spiral from the outside to the center, the storage means stores, as the processing content, that the display on the display means is reduced, so that the operation on the touch panel can be performed. In addition, the display on the display means can be reduced by a simple operation that forms a trajectory that draws a spiral from the outside to the center.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the digital camera according to the tenth aspect, when enlarging or reducing the display of the display means as the processing content, the center of the spiral is set as the center of the enlarging or reducing. It is characterized by.

According to the present invention, the center of the image intended by the user can be freely enlarged or reduced by setting the center of the spiral as the center of enlargement or reduction.

In order to achieve the above object, in the digital camera according to the present invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws an arrow, the storage means adjusts the image quality of the display means as the processing content. Is stored.

According to this invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws an arrow, a simple operation that becomes a trajectory that draws an arrow is stored by storing, as processing contents, the adjustment of the image quality of the display means. In, adjust the image quality of the display means, while viewing the image, without displaying anything other than the image on the display means,
In addition, they can be handled uniformly.

[0033]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of a digital camera according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a digital camera. The digital camera 1 according to the first embodiment includes a system control unit 2 including a CPU, a memory, a clock, and the like, which controls the entire system, an optical system, a CCD,
An imaging unit 3 including a CD drive unit and an A / D converter;
An image processing unit 4 that processes an image captured by the imaging unit 3
An image recording unit 5 for recording the processed image, a removable recording medium 6 such as a flash memory, a display unit 7 for displaying a captured image, a display control unit 8 for controlling the display unit 7, It comprises a touch panel processing unit 9 for processing an input from a touch panel attached to the means 7, and an operation unit 10 for operating functions.

In the first embodiment, the display means and the touch panel are realized by the display unit 7. The storage unit and the comparison unit are realized by the system control unit 2 and the touch panel processing unit 9. Also,
The execution means is realized by the system control unit 2, the display unit 7, and the display control unit 8. The switching unit is realized by the system control unit 2 and the operation unit 10.

Embodiment 1 having the above configuration will be described. It should be noted that the following is merely an example, and there is no particular limitation. Further, hereinafter, a specific trajectory is particularly referred to as a gesture in the present invention.

The basic flow of imaging of a subject is performed by capturing the subject in the imaging unit 3, converting the captured signal into a digital signal, performing image processing in the image processing unit 4, and recording the processed image in the image recording unit 5. In the imaging unit 3, the subject is a lens (not shown)
The image information is converted into an electric signal by the CCD, and A / D converted to convert the screen information of the subject into a digital signal. The image processing unit 4 receives the digital signal of the image, performs image processing, and records the digital signal on the image recording unit 5. In this process, the system control unit 2 performs a series of controls, and also controls other operations described later.

When monitoring an image being captured or reproducing a recorded image, the image is displayed on the display means 7. In addition, various kinds of setting GUIs and the like are also displayed on the display means 7 in a superimposed manner. In addition, according to the present invention, a touch panel is provided in the display means, and pressing by a finger or the like can be obtained as a digital signal. Input processing by the touch panel is performed by the touch panel processing unit 9. An operation unit 10 is provided as physical means for operating functions of the digital camera body. Thus, various functions such as power-on, medium insertion / removal, and switching are operated.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing calling of a function corresponding to a gesture. When the user inputs to the touch panel processing unit 9 via the touch panel (Step S200), the touch panel processing unit 9 converts the input into coordinate data and transmits the coordinate data to the system control unit 2 (Step S201). Next, the trajectory of the input coordinates is compared with a gesture registered in advance and collated (step S20).
2). If the gesture matches the gesture registered in advance, the function corresponding to the gesture is called and processed (step S203). If they do not match, the process returns to the input waiting state (step S204).

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the calling of the function corresponding to the gesture and the switching of the input. According to the second aspect of the invention, the following may be performed instead of the flowchart of FIG.

When the user inputs data to the touch panel processing unit 9 via the touch panel (step S300), the touch panel processing unit 9 converts the input into coordinate data and transmits the coordinate data to the system control unit 2 (step S301). here,
It is checked whether the physical means for switching the input to the touch panel processing unit 9 into the gesture input mode or the GUI input mode is ON / OFF (step S302). Gesture input mode is O
In the case of N, the trajectory of the input coordinates is compared with a gesture registered in advance and collated (step S303). When the gesture matches the gesture registered in advance, the function corresponding to the gesture is called and processed (step S30).
4). If it does not match the pre-registered gesture,
The process returns to the input waiting state (step S305). When the gesture input mode is OFF, a function call is performed using the GUI (step S306).

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the switching of the function corresponding to the gesture by calling and inputting automatically. According to the third aspect of the present invention, FIG.
Alternatively, the following may be performed instead of the flowchart of FIG.

When the user makes an input to the touch panel processing section 9 via the touch panel (step S400), the touch panel processing section 9 converts the input into coordinate data and transmits it to the system control section 2 (step S401). here,
The switching unit determines whether the input to the touch panel processing unit 9 is in the gesture input mode or the GUI input mode (step S40).
2). In this example, it is determined whether the input mode is the GUI input mode or the gesture input mode based on whether or not the coordinates of the trajectory by touch are separated by a certain amount or more. If the input mode is determined by gesture,
The trajectory of the input coordinates is compared with a gesture registered in advance and collated (step S403). If the gesture matches the gesture registered in advance, the function corresponding to the gesture is called and processed (step S404). If the gesture does not match the gesture registered in advance, the process returns to the input standby state (step S405). When it is determined that the input mode is the GUI input mode, a function call is performed by the GUI (step S406). Further, the switching is determined based on whether or not the coordinates of the trajectory are separated by a certain amount or more. However, it may be determined first whether or not the input mode is based on a gesture registered in advance.

In the above, the flowcharts according to the first to third aspects of the present invention have been described side by side. The portion related to the gesture will be specifically described again using the gesture as a locus of a circle. The mother body is the invention of claim 1, but the same applies to the invention of claim 2 or 3.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation when the gesture is a locus of a circle. When the user inputs to the touch panel processing unit 9 via the touch panel (step S500), the touch panel processing unit 9 converts the input into coordinate data and transmits the coordinate data to the system control unit 2 (step S501). Next, the input coordinate locus is compared with a pre-registered gesture (circle locus) and collated (step S502). When it is determined that the input gesture is a locus of a circle, the display control unit 8 is instructed to rotate the display on the display unit upside down (step S50).
3). The display control unit 8 rotates the display on the display means upside down (step S504). If it is determined that the trajectory does not follow a circle, the process returns to the input standby state (step S505).

As described above, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to operate the touch panel even if the GUI is not displayed in the image display state, eliminate complicated physical operation buttons, and operate the touch panel. It can be used effectively.

Further, in the operation on the touch panel, the function of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the locus of the coordinate input.

(Embodiment 2) In a digital camera according to Embodiment 2, when the storage means is a path which draws a horizontal or vertical line, the display of the display means is moved up and down as the processing contents. It is characterized in that left and right mirror images are inverted.

The basic configuration and schematic operation in the second embodiment are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation when the gesture is a horizontal or vertical trajectory. When the user inputs to the touch panel processing unit 9 via the touch panel (step S600), the touch panel processing unit 9
Converts the input into coordinate data and transmits the coordinate data to the system control unit 2 (step S601). Next, the trajectory of the input coordinates is compared with a gesture (horizontal or vertical trajectory) registered in advance (step S602) and collated (step S603). When it is determined that the input gesture is in a horizontal locus, the display control unit 8 is instructed to invert the display of the display unit from side to side (step S60).
4). The display control unit 8 reverses the display on the display unit from side to side (step S605). When it is determined that the input gesture has a vertical trajectory, the display control unit 8 is instructed to invert the display of the display unit up and down (step S6).
06). The display control unit 8 flips the display on the display means upside down (step S607). If it is determined that the trajectory is not horizontal or vertical, the process returns to the input waiting state (step S608).

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the function of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the locus of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel.

(Embodiment 3) In a digital camera according to Embodiment 3, when the storage unit is a trajectory that draws an oblique line, the display of the display unit is rotated by 90 degrees as the processing content. Is stored.

The basic configuration and operation in the third embodiment are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation when the gesture is a locus that draws a line diagonally. When the user inputs to the touch panel processing unit 9 via the touch panel (step S700), the touch panel processing unit 9
The input is converted into coordinate data and transmitted to the system control unit 2 (step S701). Next, the trajectory of the input coordinates is compared with a gesture (diagonal trajectory) registered in advance and collated (step S702). When it is determined that the input gesture is a locus of oblique lines, the display control unit 8 is instructed to rotate the display of the display unit by 90 degrees (step S703). The display control unit 8 rotates the display on the display unit by 90 degrees (step S704). If it is determined that the trajectory is not a diagonal trajectory, the process returns to the input standby state (step S705).

As described above, according to the third embodiment, the functions of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel.

(Embodiment 4) In a digital camera according to Embodiment 4, the storage means may store the recorded image when reproducing the recorded image.
In the case where the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a vertical line, sending or returning a reproduction display is stored as the processing content.

The basic configuration and operation of the fourth embodiment are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the operation in the case where the gesture is a locus which draws a vertical line when the recorded image is reproduced. When the user inputs to the touch panel processing unit 9 via the touch panel (step S800), the touch panel processing unit 9 converts the input into coordinate data and transmits the coordinate data to the system control unit 2 (step S801). Then
It is determined whether an image is being reproduced (step S802).
In the case of reproduction, the trajectory of the input coordinates is compared with a gesture (vertical trajectory) registered in advance (step S80).
3), collate (step S804). If it is determined that the input gesture is on an upward trajectory, the display control unit 8 is instructed to fast-forward the reproduced image (step S805). The display control unit 8 fast-forwards the reproduced image (step S806). When it is determined that the input gesture is on the lower trajectory, the display controller 8 is instructed to rewind the reproduced image (step S80).
7). The display control unit 8 rewinds the reproduced image (Step S808). If it is determined that the image is not being reproduced, or if it is determined that the image is not on a vertical locus, the process returns to the input standby state (step S809).

As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, the functions of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel.

(Fifth Embodiment) The basic configuration and operation in the fifth embodiment are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation when the gesture is a spiral trajectory. When the user inputs to the touch panel processing unit 9 via the touch panel (step S900), the touch panel processing unit 9 converts the input into coordinate data and transmits the coordinate data to the system control unit 2 (step S901). Next, it is determined whether or not the image is being reproduced (step S902). In the case of reproduction, the trajectory of the input coordinates is compared with a pre-registered gesture (trajectory of a spiral) (step S903) and collated (step S904). When it is determined that the input gesture is the locus of the outer spiral, the display controller 8 is instructed to enlarge the image (step S905). The display control unit 8 enlarges the image (step S906).
When it is determined that the input gesture is the locus of the inner spiral, the display controller 8 is instructed to reduce the image (step S907). The display control unit 8 reduces the image (Step S908). If it is determined that the image is not being reproduced, or if it is determined that the image does not follow the spiral path, the process returns to the input standby state (step S90).
9).

As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, in the operation on the touch panel, the functions of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input.

Further, by performing processing so that the center of the spiral is the center of the image, the convenience of the user is further improved.

(Embodiment 6) In a digital camera according to Embodiment 6, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory drawing an arrow, the storage means adjusts the image quality of the display means as the processing content. It is characterized by having done.

The basic configuration and operation in the sixth embodiment are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation when the gesture is set to the locus of the arrow when the recorded image is reproduced. When the user inputs to the touch panel processing unit 9 via the touch panel (step S1001), the touch panel processing unit 9 converts the input into coordinate data and transmits the coordinate data to the system control unit 2 (step S1002). Next, it is determined whether an image is being reproduced (step S1003).
In the case of reproduction, the trajectory of the input coordinates is compared with a gesture (trajectory of an arrow) registered in advance (step S100).
4), collate (step S1005).

When it is determined that the input gesture is in the locus of the arrow pointing to the left, the display controller 8 is instructed to lower the brightness (step S100).
6). The display control unit 8 reduces the brightness (step S1007). When it is determined that the input gesture is a locus of a right-pointing arrow, the display control unit 8 is instructed to increase the brightness (step S10).
08). The display control unit 8 increases the brightness (step S1009).

When it is determined that the input gesture is in the locus of the downward arrow, the display controller 8 is instructed to lower the contrast (step S101).
0). The display control unit 8 lowers the contrast (step S1011). When it is determined that the input gesture is in the locus of an upward arrow, the display control unit 8 is instructed to increase the contrast (step S10).
12). The display control unit 8 increases the contrast (step S1013).

If it is determined that the image is not being reproduced, or if it is determined that the image does not follow the trajectory of the arrow, the process returns to the input standby state (step S1014).

As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, the functions of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel.
In addition, even when the brightness of the display unit is adjusted, it is possible to uniformly handle the image while viewing the image without displaying anything other than the image on the display unit.

[0071]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the comparing means compares the trajectory input via the touch panel with the specific trajectory stored in the storage means. Based on the comparison result of the comparison unit, when the input trajectory matches the specific trajectory, the execution unit performs processing corresponding to the matched specific trajectory, in an image displayed state, Even if the GUI is not always displayed, the operation with the touch panel is enabled,
Eliminate complicated physical operation buttons, and effectively use the touch panel. Further, in the operation on the touch panel, the functions of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the switching means switches between a trajectory input mode for inputting a trajectory via the touch panel and an input mode other than the trajectory input mode. The trajectory input mode and the input mode other than the trajectory input mode can be mixedly loaded, and the function of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel. Further, according to the invention described in claim 1,
Further, in the state where an image is displayed, even if the GUI is not displayed, the touch panel can be operated, the complicated physical operation buttons can be eliminated, and the touch panel can be used effectively.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the coordinate input is performed via the touch panel, the switching means determines whether or not the input is a locus, and performs switching. And the input mode other than the trajectory input mode can be used together without the trouble of switching using Further, according to the invention described in claim 1 or 2,
Further, in the state where an image is displayed, even if the GUI is not displayed, the touch panel can be operated, the complicated physical operation buttons can be eliminated, and the touch panel can be used effectively.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the specific trajectory is a circular trajectory, the storage means stores, as the processing content, that the display on the display means is rotated vertically. The display on the display means can be turned upside down by a simple operation that forms a locus of drawing a circle. That is, in the operation on the touch panel, a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input can be performed more easily than the invention described in the first to third aspects.
Operate digital camera functions.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a horizontal or vertical line, the storage means inverts the display of the display means up, down, left and right as processing contents. Is stored, the display on the display means can be mirror-inverted up, down, left, and right by a simple operation of drawing a horizontal or vertical line in the operation on the touch panel. That is, the functions of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel as compared with the inventions of the first to third aspects.

According to the invention described in claim 6, the storage means stores, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws an oblique line, that the display of the display means is rotated by 90 degrees as the processing content. Therefore, in the operation on the touch panel, the display on the display means can be rotated by 90 degrees with a simple operation of forming a trace drawing a line diagonally. That is, claims 1 to 3
Further, the function of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel as compared with the invention described in (1).

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the storage means transmits or returns the reproduction display as the processing content when the specific trajectory is a vertical trajectory when reproducing the recorded image. Since the information is stored, in the operation on the touch panel, the playback display can be sent or returned by a simple operation that is a locus that vertically draws a line. That is, claim 1
According to the inventions described in (1) to (3), the function of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel.

According to the invention described in claim 8, the storage means stores, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory drawing a spiral from the center to the outside, enlarging the display of the display means as processing contents. Therefore, in the operation on the touch panel, the display on the display unit can be enlarged by a simple operation that forms a trajectory that draws a spiral from the center to the outside. That is,
According to the present invention, the function of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a spiral from the outside to the center, the storage means stores the processing content to reduce the display on the display means. Therefore, in the operation on the touch panel, the display on the display means can be reduced by a simple operation that forms a trajectory that draws a spiral from the outside to the center. That is,
According to the present invention, the function of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention,
Since the center of the spiral is the center of enlargement or reduction, the center of the image intended by the user can be freely enlarged or reduced,
According to the present invention, the function of the digital camera can be operated by a simple operation based on the trajectory of the coordinate input in the operation on the touch panel.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention,
When the storage unit stores a specific trajectory that draws an arrow, the processing content stores adjustment of the image quality of the display unit. Therefore, even when adjusting the brightness of the display unit, the display unit can display the image while viewing the image. Without displaying anything other than images, and
Can be treated in a unified way.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a digital camera.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing calling of a function corresponding to a gesture.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing calling of a function corresponding to a gesture and switching of an input.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing switching of a function corresponding to a gesture by automatic determination of a call and an input.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when the gesture is a locus of a circle.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when the gesture is a horizontal or vertical trajectory.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when the gesture is a locus that draws a line diagonally.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a gesture is set as a locus that vertically draws a line when a recorded image is reproduced.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a gesture is a trajectory of a spiral.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a gesture is used as a locus of an arrow when a recorded image is reproduced.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Digital camera 2 System control part 3 Imaging part 7 Display means 8 Display control part 9 Touch panel processing part

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[Claims] 1. A digital camera, comprising: display means for monitoring a captured image or reproducing and displaying a recorded image; and a touch panel provided on a display surface of the display means for inputting coordinates. Storage means for storing a specific trajectory drawn on the screen and the processing content when the specific trajectory is input, and when the coordinate input is performed via a touch panel, the input trajectory and the storage means A comparison unit that compares the specific trajectory stored in the input unit with the specific trajectory based on the comparison result of the comparison unit. A digital camera, comprising: execution means for executing processing contents. And a switching unit for switching between a trajectory input mode for inputting a trajectory via the touch panel and an input mode other than the trajectory input mode, wherein the comparison unit is configured to switch to the trajectory input mode. 2. The digital camera according to claim 1, wherein a comparison is made between the input trajectory and a specific trajectory stored in the storage unit. 3. The digital camera according to claim 2, wherein the switching unit determines whether or not a trajectory is input when a coordinate is input through a touch panel, and performs switching. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said storage means stores, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a circle, the display of the display means being rotated vertically as the processing content. The digital camera according to any one of the above. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit stores, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a horizontal or vertical line, inverting the display of the display unit up, down, left, and right as a mirror image. The digital camera according to claim 1. 6. The storage unit according to claim 1, wherein when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws an oblique line, the display of the display unit is rotated by 90 degrees as the processing content. 4. The digital camera according to any one of items 1 to 3, 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the storage means stores, when the recorded image is reproduced, sending or returning the reproduction display as the processing content when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a vertical line. Item 4. The digital camera according to any one of Items 1 to 3. 8. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein when the specific trajectory is a trajectory spiraling from the center to the outside, enlargement of the display of the display unit is stored as the processing content. 4. The digital camera according to any one of items 1 to 3, 9. The storage unit according to claim 1, wherein, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws a spiral from the outside to the center, reducing the display of the display unit is stored as the processing content. 4. The digital camera according to any one of items 1 to 3, 10. The digital camera according to claim 8, wherein when enlarging or reducing the display of the display means as the processing content, the center of the spiral is set as the center of enlargement or reduction. 11. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein, when the specific trajectory is a trajectory that draws an arrow, adjusting the image quality of the display unit is stored as the processing content. The digital camera according to any one of the above.