JP2003298884A - Mobile terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile terminal device which enables a photographer to photograph a subject in various conditions while confirming a subject image. <P>SOLUTION: A mobile phone 100 having a function to display images of candidates to be photographed is provided with a first camera 101 and a first image processing part 103 which generate first image data taking the main operation face side as a photographic object, a second camera 102 and a second image processing part 104 which generate second image data taking the rear side of the main operation face as a photographic object, and a control part 105 and a main display 106 which are provided on the main operation face side and simultaneously display both a first image which corresponds to the first image data and is dissymmetrical to the photographic object and a second image which corresponds to the second image data and is not dissymmetrical to the photographic image, as images of candidates to be photographed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile terminal device having a photographing function, and more particularly to a technique for improving convenience during photographing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, mobile phones and Ps having a photographing function
Mobile terminals such as DA (Personal Digital Assistance) are becoming popular. A mobile terminal having such a photographing function images light from a subject such as a person or a landscape on a light receiving surface of a light receiving element such as a CCD (charged coupled device) by a lens attached to the main body and forms an image. A subject image is converted into image data by a light receiving element, and the image data is recorded on a recording medium to capture a peripheral image, and the recorded image data is transmitted / received or recorded in association with a telephone number or mail address. You can

Most conventional mobile terminals are provided with a display unit such as an LCD, and display an operation menu or an electronic mail on the display unit and reproduce image data output by the light receiving element or recorded image data. Then, the image can be displayed. When shooting, the image data output from the light receiving element is sequentially reproduced to display the subject image on the display unit, so that the user can use the display unit instead of the finder to shoot the subject while checking the composition. You can

[0004]

However, there are cases where the display section cannot be used as a finder depending on the positional relationship between the lens, the display section, and the subject. For example, in a mobile terminal in which a lens and a display unit are provided on the front surface and the back surface, it is not possible to take a picture of oneself while checking the subject image of oneself.

Further, with a mobile terminal in which the lens and the display section are provided on the same surface, it is not possible to photograph a landscape while checking the subject image so as not to be photographed. In addition, it is desirable to be able to take a picture of both the landscape and the scene that I am facing, while checking both subject images at the same time. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal device that enables a photographer or a person to be photographed while confirming a subject image in various situations, and a display method for displaying images of photographing candidates. .

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal device according to the present invention is a mobile terminal device having a function of displaying an image of a photographing candidate, and photographing the main operation surface side. A first generation unit that generates first image data as a target, a second generation unit that generates second image data with the back side of the main operation surface as an imaging target, and the first generation unit that is provided on the main operation surface side. A main display unit that simultaneously displays both a first image that corresponds to image data and is left-right opposite to a shooting target and a second image that corresponds to the second image data and that is not left-right opposite to a shooting target as images to be taken at the same time. Is characterized by.

In order to achieve the above object, a display method according to the present invention is a display method for displaying images of peripheral shooting candidates in a mobile terminal device, and a first image with the main operation surface side as a shooting target. A first generation step of generating data, a second generation step of generating second image data with the back side of the main operation surface as an imaging target, and the first display on the main display section provided on the main operation surface side. A main display step of simultaneously displaying both a first image corresponding to image data, which is left-right opposite to a shooting target, and a second image corresponding to the second image data, which is not left-right opposite to a shooting target, as images of shooting candidates. Is characterized by.

[0008] With this, when an attempt is made to simultaneously take a picture of a landscape or the like facing oneself, the subject image of oneself is displayed like a mirror-inverted mirror image, and the subject such as a landscape is displayed. The image is displayed without being flipped. Therefore, the photographer can shoot while confirming both subject images, and further can confirm his / her subject image as if he / she were looking at a daily mirror, so that it is easy to correct the photographing position and the sense of discomfort does not occur.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION <First Embodiment><Outline> A first embodiment of the present invention is a mobile phone having a photographing function, which is provided with two cameras and two displays and is provided with operation buttons. One camera and display are placed on the main operation surface that you normally see during shooting, and the other camera and display are placed on the back of the main operation surface, and your own image data is captured by the camera installed on the main operation surface. The camera installed in the camera captures the image data of another person, displays the image of yourself and the other person on the display installed on the main operation surface, the photographer confirms the image, and displays the image of the other person on the display installed on the back. It is a mobile phone that can be confirmed by others.

<Structure> FIGS. 1A and 1B are views showing the appearance of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
1A is a front view and FIG. 1B is a rear view. Figure 1
The mobile terminal shown in (a) to (b) is a foldable mobile phone 100, which has a first housing and a second housing foldably connected to each other in a movable part. The first camera 101 and the main display 106 are arranged on the main operation surface on which operation parts such as a numeric keypad, which are hidden and exposed in the expanded state, are arranged, and the second camera 1 is arranged on the back surface of the main operation surface.
02 and the sub-display 107 are arranged.

A foldable mobile phone is generally used during a call.
During the main operation related to the call and the main operation related to the e-mail, it is expanded, while waiting
Also, it is folded in a specific simple operation. For example, when a mobile phone is folded, the desired call destination is selected from the stored phone numbers and then expanded to the phone number corresponding to the call destination. It has a function to dial automatically.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The mobile phone 100 shown in FIG. 2 includes a first camera 101, a second camera 102, a first image processing unit 103, a second image processing unit 104, and a control unit 1.
05, main display 106, sub-display 1
07, storage unit 108, numeric keypad unit 109, operation key unit 1
10, transmission / reception unit 111, timer unit 112, power supply unit 1
13, a voice input unit 114, and a voice output unit 115.

The first camera 101 is a CCD or C-MOS.
It has a light receiving element such as an artificial retina IC and a lens, and is provided at a position where the main display 106 can be visually recognized. The lens forms an image of a subject on the light receiving surface of the light receiving element, and the light receiving element converts the subject image into an image signal. And output. The second camera 102, like the first camera 101, has a CCD or C-
It has a light receiving element such as a MOS artificial retina IC and a lens, and is provided at a position where the sub-display 107 can be visually recognized. The lens forms an image of a subject on the light receiving surface of the light receiving element, and the light receiving element forms the image of the subject into an image signal. Convert and output.

The first image processing unit 103 has an AD conversion circuit and a memory for temporarily storing data, AD-converts the image signal output from the first camera 101, and further performs predetermined data conversion. Then, the control unit 1 generates image data converted into a data format suitable for the mobile phone 100.
Output to 05. The second image processing unit 104 has an AD conversion circuit and a memory for temporarily storing data similarly to the first image processing unit 103, and AD-converts the image signal output from the second camera 102. Further, predetermined data conversion is performed to generate image data converted into a data format suitable for the mobile phone 100 and output to the control unit 105.

The control section 105 is a DSP (Digital Signal) for controlling wireless communication processing, image processing and the like.
The numeric keypad part 1 from the user
Various instructions are received via 09 and the operation key part 110 grade | etc., And another component is controlled in order to implement the said instruction. For example, when the user gives an instruction to prepare for shooting with the first camera 101, the first camera 101 is energized to stand by, the image data output from the first image processing unit 103 is reproduced, and the main display is displayed. An image in the direction in which 106 can be seen is displayed on the main display 106. Here, the image to be displayed on the main display 106 is mainly used by the photographer himself / herself to confirm his / her image quality, and thus a mirror image may be displayed.

Here, the mirror image is an image obtained by reversing the left and right of the normal image obtained when the photographer takes a picture of a person or a landscape. For example, when the OK sign is output with the right hand and looking in the mirror, it looks like the OK sign is output with the left hand. However, when the photographer himself is displayed as the subject, the mirror image is more comfortable. The non-mirror image means the normal image.

FIG. 3A is a diagram showing an image of a photographer to be photographed while the first camera 101 is on standby. Figure 3
(B) shows the main display 10 on which the mirror image of the photographer himself is displayed while the first camera 101 is on standby.
It is a figure which shows the example of 6. When the mirror image of the photographer is displayed on the main display 106, the photographer can confirm the image as if he or she were looking at a daily mirror, so that no discomfort occurs.

In addition, for example, the second camera 102 from the user
When a shooting preparation instruction is given by the second camera 102, the second camera 102 is energized to stand by, and the second image processing unit 10
Image data output from the main display 1 is reproduced by reproducing the image data output from the main display 1.
06 and the sub display 107. Here, since the image displayed on the main display 106 is mainly used by the photographer for confirming the image quality of the subject other than himself, the non-mirror image is displayed, and the image displayed on the sub display 107 is the subject. The mirror image may be displayed because it is used by the person being photographed to confirm the condition of the subject.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of the sub-display 107 on which the mirror image of the subject is displayed while the second camera 102 is on standby. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing an example of the main display 106 on which the non-mirror image of the photographed person is displayed while the second camera 102 is on standby. When the mirror image of the person to be photographed is displayed on the sub-display 107, the person to be photographed can check the image as if he or she were looking at a daily mirror, so that there is no sense of discomfort.

In addition, for example, the first camera 101 from the user
When both the second camera 102 and the second camera 102 give instructions for shooting preparation, the first camera 101 and the second camera 102
Is energized for standby, and the image data output from the first image processing unit 103 and the image data output from the second image processing unit 104 are reproduced, and both images are displayed on the main display 106. Display 107
An image in the direction in which is visible is displayed on the sub display 107. Here, the image displayed on the main display 106 is mainly used by the photographer for confirming how the subject and the subject other than himself / herself are reflected, so that the image on the side on which oneself is reflected is a mirror image. , The image on the side where the subject other than myself is shown is a non-mirror image, and the image displayed on the sub-display 107 is used by the photographed person who is the subject to confirm his / her image quality. You may display a mirror image.

FIG. 5A shows a first camera 101 and a second camera 101.
It is a figure which shows the example of the sub display 107 in which the mirror image of the to-be-photographed person was displayed while the camera 102 was in standby. FIG. 5B shows the first camera 101 and the second camera 1.
Main display 1 showing the mirror image of the photographer himself and the non-mirror image of the person being photographed during standby of 02.
It is a figure which shows the example of 06.

When the mirror image of the photographer is displayed on the main display 106 and the mirror image of the photographed person is displayed on the sub display 107, the photographer and the photographed person can confirm the image as if they were looking at a daily mirror. Therefore, no discomfort occurs. The main display 106 is an LCD or organic EL
(Electro Luminescence) It has a display device such as a display panel and is provided at a position that can be referred to when the user gives an operation instruction using the ten-key unit 109 or the operation key unit 110, and image data, character data, etc. received from the control unit 105. Based on, display images and characters on the screen.

Like the main display 106, the sub-display 107 has a display device such as an LCD or an organic EL display panel.
The image is displayed on the screen based on the image data and the character data received from the control unit 105 on the back surface of the. The storage unit 108 has a non-volatile recording medium such as a flash memory, and records an incoming call history, a telephone directory, image data, various settings, and the like.

For example, the storage unit 108 receives the image data from the control unit 105 and records the image data when the user gives a shooting instruction. The ten-key unit 109 has buttons for inputting numbers, characters, etc., and accepts input of telephone numbers, e-mails, etc. from the user. Operation key unit 110
Has a button for inputting various operation instructions, a jog key, and the like, and receives instructions from the user such as image capturing, mail transmission / reception, power ON / OFF, and ON / OFF hook.

The transmission / reception unit 111 has an antenna, a demodulation circuit, an amplification circuit and the like, and transmits / receives data such as voice, images and characters. The timer unit 112 manages time information,
The power supply unit 113 that outputs time information based on an instruction from the control unit 105 has a function of supplying and stopping power to each component based on the instruction from the control unit 105.

The voice input unit 114 has a ceramic microphone or the like, converts voice into an electric signal and outputs the electric signal to the control unit 105. The voice output unit 115 has a ceramic speaker or the like, and converts the electric signal output from the control unit 105 into voice. Note that general processing of the mobile phone such as wireless communication processing is the same as the conventional one, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

<Operation> FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of the photographing operation executed by the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The outline of the photographing operation will be described below with reference to FIG. (1) The operation key unit 110 receives some instruction from the user (step S1).

(2) The control unit 105 determines whether or not the received instruction is "preparation for photographing oneself" (step S2). (3) The control unit 105 determines whether or not the received instruction is "preparation for photographing other than myself" (step S).
3). (4) The control unit 105 determines whether or not the received instruction is "preparation for photographing oneself and the other person at the same time" (step S4).

(5) If the received instruction is an instruction of another process that is not related to the preparation for photographing, the control unit 105 controls to execute the other process (step S5). (6) When the received instruction is “preparation for photographing oneself with the first camera”, the control unit 105 causes the first camera 1
01 is put on standby, the image data output from the first image processing unit 103 is reproduced, and the image is displayed on the main display 106 (step S6).

(7) If the received instruction is "preparation for photographing other than yourself with the second camera", the control unit 10
5 makes the second camera 102 stand by, reproduces the image data output from the second image processing unit 104, and displays the image on the main display 106 and the sub-display 107.
To be displayed (step S7). (8) The accepted instruction is "Your first camera
In the case of “preparing to shoot other than yourself at the same time with the camera”, the control unit 105 controls the first camera 101 and the second camera 1
02 and 02, and the first image processing unit 103
The image data output by the second image processing unit 104 and the image data output by the second image processing unit 104 are reproduced, and both images are displayed on the main display 106.
An image in the direction in which 07 can be seen is displayed on the sub display 107 (step S8).

(9) Receive an instruction from the user to end the preparation for photographing (step S9). (10) Accept an instruction to shoot from the user (step S10). (11) When the user has received an instruction to shoot by pressing the shooting key or the like, the control unit 105 stores the image data in the storage unit 108 (step S11).

As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the camera installed on the main operation surface can photograph oneself, and the camera installed on the back surface can photograph another person, and the camera can be installed on the main operation surface. Both the photographer and the photographed person can photograph while confirming the subject image by displaying the subject image being prepared for photographing on the display and the display installed on the back surface. <Second Embodiment><Overview> A second embodiment of the present invention is a foldable mobile phone having a photographing function, which is the same as the mobile phone of the first embodiment.
Further, it has a function of detecting whether it is in the folded state or the unfolded state. In the unfolded state, the same operation as in the first embodiment is performed, and in the folded state, the image data is captured by the camera installed on the back side. It is a mobile phone that allows you to shoot while checking and displaying images on the display installed on the operation surface.

<Structure> FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a portable telephone according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The mobile phone 200 shown in FIG. 7 includes a detection unit 201 and a first camera 10.
1, second camera 102, first image processing unit 103, second image processing unit 104, control unit 202, main display 1
06, sub-display 107, storage unit 108, ten-key unit 109, operation key unit 110, transmission / reception unit 111, timer unit 112, power supply unit 113, voice input unit 114, and voice output unit 115.

Here, constituent elements having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.
The detection unit 201 detects whether it is in the folded state or the unfolded state. Like the control unit 105, the control unit 202 has a DSP that controls wireless communication processing, image processing, and the like, receives various instructions from the user via the ten-key unit 109, the operation key unit 110, and the like, and the detection result by the detection unit 201. The other components are controlled to carry out the instruction according to the above.

For example, when the user gives an instruction to prepare for photographing, the detection unit 202 first detects whether the detection unit 202 is in the folded state or the unfolded state. Next, when the folded state is detected, the control unit 202 causes the second camera 102 to
Power is supplied to the sub display 1 for standby, the image data output from the second image processing unit 104 is reproduced, and the sub display 1
An image in the direction in which 07 can be seen is displayed on the sub display 107. Here, since the image displayed on the sub-display 107 is mainly used by the photographer himself / herself to confirm his / her image quality, a mirror image may be displayed.

When it is detected that it is in the unfolded state, the control unit 202 energizes the first camera 101 and the second camera 102 to make them stand by, and the first image processing unit 10
3 and the image data output from the second image processing unit 104 are reproduced, both images are displayed on the main display 106, and an image in the direction in which the sub display 107 is visible is displayed on the sub display 107. Display it. Here, the image displayed on the main display 106 is mainly used by the photographing operator for confirming how the subject and the subject other than himself / herself are reflected, so that the image on the side where oneself is reflected is a mirror image. However, the image on the side where the subject other than myself is shown displays a non-mirror image, and the image displayed on the sub-display 107 is used by the photographed person who is the subject to confirm his / her image quality. Alternatively, a mirror image may be displayed.

FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an image of a photographer who should be photographed when the folded state is detected. Figure 8
(B) shows the sub-display 10 on which the mirror image of the photographer himself is displayed when the folded state is detected.
It is a figure which shows the example of 7. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an example of the sub-display 107 on which the mirror image of the photographed person is displayed when it is detected that it is in the unfolded state.

FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an example of the main display 106 on which the mirror image of the photographer himself and the non-mirror image of the photographed person are displayed when the unfolded state is detected. When the mirror image of the photographer is displayed on the main display 106 and the mirror image of the photographer or the person to be photographed is displayed on the sub display 107, the photographer and the person to be photographed can confirm the image as if they were looking at a daily mirror. Therefore, no discomfort occurs.

<Operation> FIG. 10 shows the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of a photographing operation executed by the mobile terminal in FIG. The outline of the photographing operation will be described below with reference to FIG. (1) The operation key unit 110 receives a photographing preparation instruction from the user (step S21).

(2) The detection unit 201 detects whether it is in the folded state or the unfolded state (step S22). (3) When the folded state is detected, the control unit 2
02 makes the second camera 102 stand by, reproduces the image data output from the second image processing unit 104, and displays the image on the sub display 107 (step S
23).

(4) When the developed state is detected, the control unit 202 puts the first camera 101 and the second camera 102 in the standby state, and sets the image data output from the first image processing unit 103 and the first data. The image data output from the two-image processing unit 104 is reproduced, both images are displayed on the main display 106, and the image in the direction in which the sub display 107 is visible is displayed on the sub display 107 (step S24).

(5) Accept an instruction from the user to end the preparation for photographing (step S25). (6) Accept an instruction to shoot from the user (step S
26). (7) In the case where the user has received an instruction to shoot by pressing the shooting key or the like, the control unit 202 stores the image data in the storage unit 108 (step S27).

As described above, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, depending on whether it is the folded state or the unfolded state, the camera installed on the operation surface can be used by the other person and the camera installed on the rear surface can be used by another person. You can take a picture of the subject, and the subject image that is being prepared for shooting is displayed on the display installed on the operation surface and the display installed on the back surface, and both the operator and the photographer shoot while confirming the subject image. be able to.

If the camera installed on the main operation surface and the camera installed on the back are used to simultaneously take pictures of the landscape and the like, both images are displayed on the main display 106 as described above. , Sub display 10
The image may not be displayed on 7. In addition, when the user gives an instruction for simultaneous shooting by the first camera and the second camera, the first image being shot by the first camera is a mirror image and the second image being shot by the second camera is a non-mirror image. Thus, it may be simultaneously displayed on the main display section.

When the first image and the second image are simultaneously displayed on the main display section, the second image may be displayed on the sub display section as a mirror image. Further, when the first image and the second image are simultaneously displayed on the main display unit, when the instruction to store the image data is received, the third image data obtained by combining the first image and the second image is stored. It may be stored in the department.

When the first image and the second image are combined, the first image displayed as a mirror image may be combined as a non-mirror image. Further, the third image obtained by combining the first image and the second image may be displayed on the main display unit before storing the third image data in the storage unit.
When the third image is displayed on the main display unit, it may be displayed in an editable state.

When the third image is displayed in an editable state, the first image and the second image may be separately displayed. Further, when the third image is displayed in an editable state, the first image and the second image may be separately selected and may be displayed. In addition, a program that allows a computer to execute the operations according to the first and second embodiments is recorded in a computer-readable recording medium,
This recording medium can be circulated and subject to transactions. In addition, the program can be distributed through a network or the like and can be a target of a transaction.

The computer-readable recording medium is, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk or C
It is a removable recording medium such as a D, MO, DVD, or memory card, or a fixed recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory, and is not particularly limited.

[0049]

The mobile terminal device according to the present invention is a mobile terminal device having a function of displaying images of photographing candidates,
A first generation unit that generates first image data with the main operation surface side as an imaging target, a second generation unit that generates second image data with the back surface side of the main operation surface as an imaging target, and the main operation surface side And a second image corresponding to the first image data, which is left-right opposite to the shooting target, and a second image corresponding to the second image data, which is not left-right opposite to the shooting target, are simultaneously displayed as shooting candidate images. And a display unit.

A display method according to the present invention is a display method for displaying images of peripheral shooting candidates in a mobile terminal device, and a first generation step of generating first image data with the main operation surface side as a shooting target. A second generation step of generating second image data with the back side of the main operation surface as an imaging target, and a main display unit provided on the main operation surface side corresponding to the first image data and the left and right of the imaging object. A main display step of simultaneously displaying both the opposite first image and the second image corresponding to the second image data and not left-right opposite as the image of the photographing candidate.

As a result, when an image of a scene facing oneself and an image of oneself are to be taken at the same time, the subject image of oneself is displayed like an image reflected in a mirror which is horizontally reversed, and the subject such as a landscape is displayed. The image is displayed without being flipped. Therefore, the photographer can shoot while confirming both subject images, and further can confirm his / her subject image as if he / she were looking at a daily mirror, so that it is easy to correct the photographing position and the sense of discomfort does not occur.

Further, the mobile terminal device further includes a photographing instruction receiving section for receiving a photographing instruction from an operator, and the first image data and the second image data for receiving the photographing instruction.
It is also possible to provide a recording unit that completes the photographing by recording both of the image data without inverting the object to be photographed. Thus, when the shooting instruction is accepted, both the first image data and the second image data can be recorded as they are.

Further, the mobile terminal device is characterized by further comprising a sub-display unit provided on the back side for displaying a third image corresponding to the second image data, which is the left-right opposite of the object to be photographed. You can also As a result, when an image of a person facing himself and an image of himself are to be captured at the same time, the subject image of the person facing him is displayed on the sub-display as if it were a mirror-inverted image.

Therefore, the person facing the person can check the subject image of himself / herself as if he / she were looking at a daily mirror, and it is easy to correct the photographing position and the like, and no discomfort occurs. Further, the mobile terminal device is an openable type, there are a closed state and an open state, the main operation surface is hidden in the closed state and exposed in the open state,
The back surface is exposed regardless of whether it is in the closed state or the open state, and the mobile terminal device is in the closed state when it further receives a preparation instruction receiving unit that receives an instruction for shooting preparation from an operator and the instruction for the shooting preparation. A detection unit that detects whether the first generation unit is in the open state, and the first generation unit does not generate the first image data when it is detected that the first generation unit is in the open state. In the above, the first image data is generated, and when the second generation unit receives the instruction for the shooting preparation, the second image data is generated regardless of the closed state and the open state, and the main display unit is in the closed state. When it is detected that the image of the shooting candidate is not displayed and when it is detected that the image is in the open state, both the first image and the second image are displayed, and the mobile terminal device further includes the back surface. Is installed on the side and is closed It may be characterized in that it comprises a sub-display section corresponding to the second image data to display a third image of the left and right opposite the imaging subject when issued.

Thus, when the instruction to prepare for photographing is accepted, the second image data is generated by the second generation unit when it is in the closed state, and the sub-display unit displays the image of the image reflected on the mirror which is horizontally inverted. When the image is displayed in the open state, the first generation unit generates the first image data and the second generation unit generates the second image data, and the main display unit horizontally reverses the subject image of itself. The image is displayed like a mirror image, and the image of the subject such as a landscape is displayed without being horizontally inverted.

Further, the mobile terminal device is further detected to be in a closed state when the shooting instruction is received, and a shooting instruction receiving portion which receives the shooting instruction from the operator after the shooting preparation instruction is given. In this case, when it is detected that the second image data is not opened to the left and right of the object to be recorded and the open state is detected, both the first image data and the second image data are not reversed to the object to be imaged. It is also possible to provide a recording means for completing the photographing by recording.

Thus, when the photographing instruction is accepted, the second image data can be recorded as it is in the closed state, and both the first image data and the second image data can be recorded in the open state. It can be recorded as is.
Further, in the mobile terminal device, the sub-display unit may display the third image regardless of the open state and the open state when receiving the instruction for the shooting preparation.

As a result, the instruction to prepare for photographing is accepted,
In the open state, the sub-display section displays the subject image like an image reflected in a mirror that is horizontally inverted. In the mobile terminal device according to the present invention, the main display surface and the first camera are provided on the main operation surface side, while the second camera is provided on the back surface side of the main operation surface, and the first camera and the second camera are provided. A mobile terminal device capable of displaying an image being captured on the main display unit, comprising: a control unit for controlling display of the image, wherein the control unit simultaneously captures images by the first camera and the second camera. In response to the instruction, the first image being taken by the first camera is displayed as a mirror image, and the second image being taken by the second camera is displayed as a non-mirror image on the main display unit at the same time. It is characterized by When the sub-display unit is provided on the back side, and the control unit displays the first image and the second image at the same time on the main display unit, the second image is a mirror image of the sub-image. It can also be characterized in that it is displayed on the display unit. Further, the storage device stores image data of the image, and the control means receives an instruction to store the image data when the first image and the second image are simultaneously displayed on the main display unit. In this case, the third image data obtained by combining the first image and the second image may be stored in the storage unit. Further, the control means may be characterized in that, when the first image and the second image are combined, the first image displayed as a mirror image is combined as a non-mirror image. Further, the control means displays a third image obtained by combining the first image and the second image on the main display unit before storing the third image data in the storage unit. Can also be characterized. The control means may display the third image in an editable state when displaying the third image on the main display unit. Further, when the control means displays the third image in an editable state, the control means may separately display the first image and the second image. Further, the control means may be characterized in that, when the third image is displayed in an editable state, the first image and the second image are separately selected and displayed.

In the display control method according to the present invention, the main display section and the first camera are provided on the main operation surface side, while the second camera is provided on the back side of the main operation surface, and the first camera and the first camera are provided. A display control method of a mobile terminal device capable of displaying an image being captured by two cameras on the main display unit, including a control step of controlling display of the image, the control step including the first camera and the When an instruction for simultaneous shooting by the second camera is received, the first image being shot by the first camera is a mirror image, and the second image being shot by the second camera is a non-mirror image. It is characterized in that it is simultaneously displayed on the display unit. Further, in the control step, when the first image and the second image are simultaneously displayed on the main display unit, a sub-display unit provided on the back side of the mobile terminal device with the second image as a mirror image. It can also be characterized in that it is displayed in. In the control step, when the first image and the second image are simultaneously displayed on the main display unit, when a storage instruction of image data is received,
A third obtained by combining the first image and the second image
The image data may be stored in the storage unit. In addition, the control step may be characterized in that, when the first image and the second image are combined, the first image displayed as a mirror image is combined as a non-mirror image. In the control step, a third image obtained by combining the first image and the second image is displayed on the main display unit before the third image data is stored in the storage unit. Can also be characterized.

As a result, when an image of a landscape facing oneself and an image of oneself are to be photographed at the same time, the subject image of oneself is displayed like a mirror-inverted mirror image, and the subject such as a landscape is displayed. The image is displayed without being flipped. Therefore, the photographer can shoot while confirming both subject images, and further can confirm his / her subject image as if he / she were looking at a daily mirror, so that it is easy to correct the photographing position and the sense of discomfort does not occur.

A display control program according to the present invention is a display control program for causing a mobile terminal device to execute a display control processing procedure, wherein the mobile terminal device is provided with a main display section and a first camera on a main operation surface side. On the other hand, a second camera is provided on the back side of the main operation surface, and an image being taken by the first camera and the second camera can be displayed on the main display unit. The control procedure includes a control procedure for controlling display of an image, and the control procedure is a mirror image of the first image being captured by the first camera when an instruction for simultaneous photography by the first camera and the second camera is received. , And the second image being taken by the second camera is displayed as a non-mirror image on the main display unit at the same time. Further, in the control procedure, when the first image and the second image are simultaneously displayed on the main display unit, a sub-display unit provided on the back side of the mobile terminal device with the second image as a mirror image. It can also be characterized in that it is displayed in. In addition, the control procedure includes the first image and the second image.
When an image is displayed on the main display unit at the same time, when receiving an instruction to store the image data, the storage unit stores the third image data obtained by combining the first image and the second image. Can also be characterized. In addition, the control procedure may be characterized in that, when the first image and the second image are combined, the first image displayed as a mirror image is changed to a non-mirror image and combined. The control procedure may display a third image obtained by combining the first image and the second image on the main display unit before storing the third image data in the storage unit. Can also be characterized.

As a result, when an image of a landscape facing oneself and an image of oneself are to be photographed at the same time, the subject image of oneself is displayed like a mirror-reversed image, and the subject such as a landscape is displayed. The image is displayed without being flipped. Therefore, the photographer can shoot while confirming both subject images, and further can confirm his / her subject image as if he / she were looking at a daily mirror, so that it is easy to correct the photographing position and the sense of discomfort does not occur.

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1 (a) and 1 (b) are a first embodiment of the present invention.
1A is a front view and FIG. 1B is a rear view.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a diagram showing an image of a photographer to be photographed while the first camera 101 is on standby. Figure 3
(B) shows the main display 10 on which the mirror image of the photographer himself is displayed while the first camera 101 is on standby.
It is a figure which shows the example of 6.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of a sub-display 107 on which a mirror image of a person to be photographed is displayed while the second camera 102 is on standby. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing an example of the main display 106 on which the non-mirror image of the photographed person is displayed while the second camera 102 is on standby.

FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of a sub-display 107 on which a mirror image of a subject is displayed while the first camera 101 and the second camera 102 are in standby.
FIG. 5B shows a first camera 101 and a second camera 102.
The main display 106 on which the mirror image of the photographer himself and the non-mirror image of the photographed person are displayed during standby of
It is a figure which shows the example of.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of an image capturing operation executed by the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile phone according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an image of a photographer to be photographed when it is detected that the folded state. Figure 8
(B) shows the sub-display 10 on which the mirror image of the photographer himself is displayed when the folded state is detected.
It is a figure which shows the example of 7.

FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an example of a sub-display 107 on which a mirror image of the photographed person is displayed when it is detected that it is in a developed state. FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an example of the main display 106 on which the mirror image of the photographer himself and the non-mirror image of the photographed person are displayed when the unfolded state is detected.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of a shooting operation executed by a mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 mobile phones 101 first camera 102 second camera 103 First image processing unit 104 Second image processing unit 105 control unit 106 Main display 107 Sub display 108 storage 109 numeric keypad 110 Operation key section 111 Transmitter / receiver 112 Timer part 113 Power supply unit 114 voice input section 115 Audio output section 201 detector 202 control unit

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification code FI theme code (reference) // H04N 101: 00 H04N 101: 00 (72) Inventor Nobuaki Osawa 1-1 Sanyo-cho, Daito-shi, Osaka Prefecture Sanyo Telecoms Inc. (72) Inventor Kenji Kiyota 2-5-5 Keihan Hondori, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 5C022 AA11 AB68 AC03 AC77 5K027 AA11 BB01

Claims (25)

[Claims] 1. A mobile terminal device having a function of displaying an image of a shooting candidate, wherein a first generation unit that generates first image data with the main operation surface side as an imaging target, and a rear side of the main operation surface. A second generation unit that generates second image data with the image capturing target as a capturing target; a first image that is provided on the main operation surface side and that corresponds to the first image data and is left-right opposite to the capturing target; A mobile terminal device, comprising: a main display unit that simultaneously displays both second images that correspond to data and that are not opposite to the left and right of a shooting target as images of shooting candidates. 2. The mobile terminal device further includes a shooting instruction receiving unit that receives a shooting instruction from an operator, and receives both the first image data and the second image data when receiving the shooting instruction. The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising a recording unit that completes the photographing by recording without inverting the photographing target. 3. The mobile terminal device further comprises a sub-display unit which is provided on the back side and which displays a third image corresponding to the second image data, which is the left-right opposite of the object to be photographed. The mobile terminal device according to claim 1. 4. The mobile terminal device is an open / close type, and there are a closed state and an open state, the main operation surface is hidden in the closed state, exposed in the open state, and the back surface is in the closed state. And exposed regardless of the open state, the mobile terminal device further includes a preparation instruction receiving unit that receives an instruction for shooting preparation from an operator, and a closed state or an open state when receiving the instruction for shooting preparation. A first detection unit that does not generate the first image data when the closed state is detected, and the first generation unit when the open state is detected. When the second generation unit receives the instruction for the shooting preparation, the first image data is generated,
Regardless of the closed state or the open state, the second image data is generated, and when the main display unit is detected to be in the closed state, it does not display the image of the shooting candidate and is detected to be in the open state. Both the first image and the second image are displayed, the mobile terminal device is further provided on the back side, and the second image data is displayed when the closed state is detected. The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising: a sub-display unit that displays a third image that corresponds to and is opposite to the shooting target. 5. The mobile terminal device further detects an image capturing instruction receiving unit that receives an image capturing instruction from an operator after the image capturing preparation instruction is given, and detects a closed state when receiving the image capturing instruction. In the case of being detected, the second image data is recorded without being reversed to the left and right of the object to be imaged, and when the open state is detected, both the first image data and the second image data are opposite to the object to be imaged. By recording without
The mobile terminal device according to claim 4, further comprising a recording unit that completes photographing. 6. The mobile terminal device according to claim 4, wherein the sub-display unit displays the third image regardless of an open state and an open state when receiving the instruction for the shooting preparation. . 7. A display method for displaying an image of a surrounding image capturing candidate in a mobile terminal device, comprising: a first generating step of generating first image data with a main operating surface side as an image capturing target; A second generation step of generating second image data with the back side of the image pickup target, and a main display section provided on the main operation surface side, which corresponds to the first image data Image and
A main display step of simultaneously displaying both second images which correspond to the second image data and are not left-right opposite to the object to be imaged as images of image-capturing candidates. 8. The main display section and the first camera are provided on the main operation surface side, while the second camera is provided on the back side of the main operation surface, and the image being taken by the first camera and the second camera. In the mobile terminal device capable of displaying on the main display unit, a control unit for controlling the display of the image is provided, and the control unit receives a simultaneous photographing instruction from the first camera and the second camera. A movement in which the first image being taken by the first camera is a mirror image and the second image being taken by the second camera is a non-mirror image at the same time on the main display unit. Terminal device. 9. The mobile terminal device according to claim 8, further comprising a sub-display unit on the back side, wherein the control unit simultaneously displays the first image and the second image on the main display unit. The second terminal image is displayed as a mirror image on the sub-display unit. 10. The mobile terminal device according to claim 8, further comprising a storage unit that stores image data of the image, wherein the control unit stores the first image and the second image in the storage unit. In the case of simultaneously displaying on the main display unit, when receiving a storage instruction of image data, third image data obtained by combining the first image and the second image is stored in the storage unit. Mobile terminal device. 11. The mobile terminal device according to claim 10, wherein when the control unit combines the first image and the second image, the first image displayed as a mirror image is a non-mirror image. A mobile terminal device comprising: 12. The mobile terminal device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the control unit stores the first image and the second image before storing the third image data in the storage unit. A mobile terminal device, wherein a third image obtained by combining is displayed on the main display unit. 13. The mobile terminal device according to claim 12, wherein the control unit displays the third image in an editable state when displaying the third image on the main display unit. . 14. The mobile terminal device according to claim 13, wherein the control unit can select the first image and the second image separately when displaying the third image in an editable state. A mobile terminal device characterized by displaying. 15. The mobile terminal device according to claim 14, wherein the control unit selects the first image and the second image separately when displaying the third image in an editable state. A mobile terminal device characterized by enabling display. 16. A main display unit and a first camera are provided on the main operation surface side, and a second camera is provided on the back side of the main operation surface, and an image being taken by the first camera and the second camera. In a display control method of a mobile terminal device capable of displaying on the main display unit, including a control step of controlling the display of the image, wherein the control step includes an instruction of simultaneous shooting by the first camera and the second camera. When received, the first image being captured by the first camera is displayed as a mirror image, and the second image being captured by the second camera is displayed as a non-mirror image at the same time on the main display unit. And display control method. 17. The display control method according to claim 16, wherein in the control step, when the first image and the second image are simultaneously displayed on the main display unit, the second image is a mirror image. The display control method is characterized by displaying on a sub-display unit provided on the back side of the mobile terminal device. 18. The display control method according to claim 16, wherein in the control step, when the first image and the second image are simultaneously displayed on the main display unit, A display control method comprising storing, in a storage unit, third image data obtained by combining the first image and the second image when receiving a storage instruction. 19. The display control method according to claim 18, wherein in the control step, when the first image and the second image are combined, the first image displayed as a mirror image is a non-mirror image. A display control method comprising: 20. The display control method according to claim 18, wherein in the control step, the first image and the second image are recorded before storing the third image data in the storage unit. A display control method comprising displaying a third image obtained by combining the images on the main display unit. 21. A program for causing a mobile terminal device to execute a display control processing procedure, wherein the mobile terminal device is provided with a main display section and a first camera on a main operation surface side, while a back side of the main operation surface is provided. Is provided with a second camera, and an image being captured by the first camera and the second camera can be displayed on the main display unit. The display control processing procedure includes a control procedure for controlling display of the image. The control procedure includes a mirror image of the first image being photographed by the first camera and a second image photographed by the second camera when an instruction for simultaneous photographing by the first camera and the second camera is received. A program for simultaneously displaying the second image therein as a non-mirror image on the main display unit. 22. The program according to claim 21, wherein in the control procedure, when the first image and the second image are simultaneously displayed on the main display unit, the second image is a mirror image. A program characterized by being displayed on a sub-display unit provided on the back side of a mobile terminal device. 23. The program according to claim 21 or 22, wherein the control procedure is an instruction to store image data when the first image and the second image are simultaneously displayed on the main display unit. A program storing third image data obtained by synthesizing the first image and the second image in a storage unit when the program is received. 24. The program according to claim 23, wherein the control procedure changes the first image displayed as a mirror image to a non-mirror image when the first image and the second image are combined. A program characterized by synthesizing. 25. The program according to claim 23, wherein the control procedure combines the first image and the second image before storing the third image data in the storage unit. A program for displaying the obtained third image on the main display unit.