JP2004361708A - Wrist camera - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wrist camera by which a user easily photographs himself (herself) in the midst of walking or in the midst of exercise. <P>SOLUTION: The wrist camera attachable to an arm is equipped with a gyro so as to detect attitude. When the attitude gets in an attitude range set for self-photography, an image is automatically picked up. When user's cardiac beats rate and position or the like are within a specified range and also the attitude is within the set range, the image is automatically picked up. Furthermore, the attitude range of the photography of a distant view or the like other than the self-photography is set, and a photographing mode is set for every attitude range. In such a case, when the attitude gets in any range, the photographing mode is automatically switched, whereby the image is picked up. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a wrist camera that can be worn on an arm, and more particularly to a wrist camera that can take a self-portrait.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A camera such as a compact camera or a digital camera is usually used to image a subject such as a landscape. However, there are cases where a user desires to image himself / herself, so-called self-portrait. In such a case, the user holds the camera by hand, determines the composition using a mirror or a liquid crystal monitor provided in the camera, and presses the shutter to take an image.
[0003]
In addition, a camera that can be worn on the arm (for example, see Patent Document 1) and a camera that detects displacement using a gyro sensor (for example, see Patent Document 2) are known.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-183659 (FIG. 3)
[0005]
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-105214 (FIGS. 4, 5, and 9)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, with the conventional camera as described above, hands are blocked at the time of imaging, and since the camera is operated while looking at the camera, attention cannot be paid to the surroundings, and it is difficult to take a selfie while walking or exercising.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a wrist camera that allows a user to easily take a selfie while walking or exercising.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the wrist camera according to claim 1 is a wrist camera that can be worn on an arm, and a posture detecting unit that detects a posture of the camera and a posture that sets a posture range of the camera capable of taking a selfie. It is characterized by comprising setting means and imaging instruction means for automatically instructing imaging when the camera attitude detected by the attitude setting means falls within the attitude range set by the attitude setting means. .
[0009]
In the wrist camera according to the first aspect, the user can put both hands in a free state by wearing the camera on the arm, and can take an image immediately when desired. Furthermore, since the image capturing is automatically instructed by setting the camera in a self-portrait posture, the user does not need to perform a shutter operation or the like himself.
[0010]
Thus, with the wrist camera according to the first aspect, the user can easily take a selfie while walking or exercising.
[0011]
The wrist camera according to claim 2 further includes condition setting means for setting an imaging instruction condition in the wrist camera according to claim 1, wherein the posture detecting means is configured to detect the camera when the imaging instruction condition is satisfied. It is characterized by detecting posture.
[0012]
In the wrist camera according to the second aspect, the imaging is instructed when the imaging instruction condition is satisfied and the attitude of the camera is within the attitude range for self-portrait.
[0013]
The wrist camera according to claim 3 is the wrist camera according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the imaging instruction condition includes at least one of a user's heart rate and position.
[0014]
In the wrist camera according to the third aspect, the user can take an image when the heart rate increases due to walking or exercise or when the user comes to a desired position.
[0015]
The wrist camera according to claim 4 further comprises second posture setting means for setting a posture range of the camera capable of imaging other than self-portrait in the wrist camera according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The imaging instruction means automatically instructs imaging when the posture of the camera detected by the attitude detection means falls within the attitude range set by the second attitude setting means.
[0016]
In the wrist camera according to the fourth aspect, in addition to the self-portrait, it is possible to take an image other than the self-portrait such as a surrounding landscape. Even in cases other than such self-shooting, the user is not required to perform an image-taking operation on his / her own, because the user is automatically instructed to take an image according to the posture of the camera.
[0017]
The wrist camera according to claim 5 further includes mode setting means for setting a shooting mode for each posture range, and the imaging instruction means is configured to set the shooting mode based on the camera posture detected by the posture detection means. It is characterized by switching automatically.
[0018]
In the wrist camera according to the fifth aspect, the user can take an image in an appropriate shooting mode according to the subject without switching the shooting mode.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a wrist camera according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0020]
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 shows a configuration of wrist camera 10 according to the present embodiment. An overview of the wrist camera 10 is shown in FIG.
[0021]
The list camera 10 includes an imaging unit 18. The imaging unit 18 is connected to a common bus 32, and includes a lens 40, a CCD (not shown), and the like. The imaging unit 18 automatically performs imaging based on the attitude of the wrist camera 10 detected by the gyro 26 and outputs image data of a captured image (described later).
[0022]
In addition, the common bus 32 includes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 12 that controls processing in the list camera 10, a ROM 14 that stores programs and parameters executed by the list camera 10, and an image. In addition to temporarily storing data and the like, the RAM 16 used as a processing area, a card interface (hereinafter referred to as I / F) 20 that controls recording of image data and the like, and a captured image and the like are displayed on the LCD 24. A display control unit 22 that performs control, a gyro 26, an operation unit 28, and a speaker 30 are connected.
[0023]
A memory card 34 can be inserted into and removed from the card I / F 20, and image data of a captured image is recorded in the memory card 34. The display control unit 22 is connected to an LCD 24 that displays an image or the like.
[0024]
The gyro 26 detects a posture for each axis (roll, pitch, yaw) of a coordinate system (see FIG. 2) fixed to the wrist camera 10 (described later).
[0025]
The operation unit 28 includes a button 50 and an arrow key 52, through which operations such as posture detection, posture range setting, and image display can be performed (described later). Further, the speaker 30 outputs the state of the wrist camera 10 and the operation result such as an imaging notification as an alarm sound or a message.
[0026]
The wrist camera 10 can be worn on the user's arm or wrist by the belt 60.
[0027]
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. The list camera 10 performs processing according to the flow of FIG.
[0028]
First, in step 100, the gyro 26 is turned on (valid), the process proceeds to step 102, the posture range is set, and then the process proceeds to step 104. The posture setting process in step 102 is a process for setting a posture reference and a posture range (described later). In the present embodiment, a case is described in which posture settings for self-portrait and distant view shooting are performed.
[0029]
In step 104, the posture detection of the wrist camera 10 is started based on the posture reference set in step 102 described above. When posture detection is started in this step, posture detection is continued in subsequent steps.
[0030]
In the next step 106, it is determined based on the posture detection result by the gyro 26 whether or not the posture of the wrist camera 10 is self-portrait. At this time, if the posture r is within (r0 ± δr0), the determination is affirmed (see FIG. 6), the process proceeds to step 108, the photographing mode is set to the self-portrait mode, and then the process proceeds to step 110.
[0031]
In step 110, the user is notified that imaging is to be performed. This notification is performed by outputting an alarm sound or a message from the speaker 30. When the imaging notification is made in step 110, the process proceeds to step 112 and imaging is automatically performed.
[0032]
Note that imaging in step 112 is performed in the shooting mode (self-portrait mode) set in step 108.
[0033]
On the other hand, if the determination in step 106 is negative, the process proceeds to step 118, and it is determined whether or not the posture of the wrist camera 10 is a distant view. At this time, if the posture r is within (r1 ± δr1), it is determined that the distant view is taken (see FIG. 8), the process proceeds to step 120, the photographing mode is set to the distant view, and the process proceeds to step 120. If the posture r is not within (r1 ± δr1), the determination is denied, the subsequent processing is skipped, and the routine proceeds to step 126.
[0034]
In step 120, the shooting mode is set to the distant view shooting mode, and the process proceeds to step 122 to perform imaging notification, and then proceeds to step 124 to automatically perform imaging. The imaging notification in step 122 is the same processing as the imaging notification in step 110. Further, the imaging at step 124 is performed in the shooting mode (distant view mode) set at step 120.
[0035]
In step 114, the image data of the captured image captured in step 112 or 124 is recorded in the memory card 34, and the process proceeds to step 116 where the captured image is displayed on the LCD 24. An example of the recording format of the image data in step 112 is shown in FIG. The data part is composed of a tag, a thumbnail, and main image data. In addition to displaying a captured image, recording of the captured data on the tag part, display of a thumbnail image, and the like can be performed.
[0036]
In the next step 126, it is determined whether or not to end the process. This determination can be made on the basis of a user instruction input indicating whether or not processing has ended via the button 50, the arrow key 52, or the like. If the determination is affirmative, the present processing routine is terminated, and if the determination is negative, the routine returns to step 106.
[0037]
As described above, the wrist camera 10 automatically performs self-portrait imaging according to the posture of the camera. That is, by setting the wrist camera 10 to the posture set in step 102, the user can easily take a selfie while walking or exercising without performing an operation such as pressing the release. Since the wrist camera 10 can be worn on the arm or wrist by the belt 60, the hand is not blocked during imaging.
[0038]
In the wrist camera 10, the range of posture for taking a distant view is set. By setting the wrist camera 10 to the posture set in step 102, the user does not perform an operation such as pressing a release, and is walking or exercising. Even inside, it is possible to easily capture the surrounding scenery.
[0039]
Such self-shooting and distant view shooting are performed in shooting modes (macro mode and distant view mode) suitable for the respective shooting. Since the shooting mode is automatically set according to the attitude of the wrist camera 10, the user does not need to perform a mode switching operation.
[0040]
Next, details of the posture setting process in step 102 of FIG. 3 will be described based on the flow of FIG. In the present embodiment, an example in which the posture setting for self-portrait and distant view is set is described.
[0041]
First, in step 200, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction input for posture reference setting. The negative determination is repeated until the button 50 is pressed. When the button 50 is pressed, the determination is affirmed and the routine proceeds to step 202.
[0042]
In step 202, a posture range for self-portrait is set, and the process proceeds to step 204. This process is a process in which the posture when the button 50 is pressed is set as the posture reference (r0) for self-portrait.
[0043]
At this time, the user can freely set the direction of the wrist camera 10. That is, the button 50 may be pressed with the arm at a low position as shown in FIG. 5A, or the button 50 may be pressed with the arm at a high position as shown in FIG. 5B. Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, the button 50 may be pressed with the wrist camera 10 mounted on the right hand instead of the left hand.
[0044]
As described above, when the user points the wrist camera 10 toward the user and presses the button 50, the posture at that time becomes the posture reference r0 for self-portrait.
[0045]
In the wrist camera 10, when the posture detected by the gyro 26 coincides with the posture reference r0, that is, when the user points the wrist camera 10 toward the user, the self-portrait is automatically taken. When set as a specific angle, the user must point the wrist camera 10 in his direction very accurately.
[0046]
Therefore, in step 204, a posture range δr0 (δR0, δP0, δY0) having a certain extent around each of the roll, pitch, and yaw axes is set with respect to the posture reference, and the posture r of the wrist camera 10 is set to this value. Self-portraiting is automatically performed when the posture is within the range (when r is within the range of r0 ± δr0) (see FIG. 6). Note that δr0 may be a preset value or a value based on a user instruction input.
[0047]
In the next step 206, the shooting mode is set. This process is a process for setting the self-portrait shooting mode for the self-portrait posture reference and posture range set in steps 202 and 204 described above.
[0048]
As a self-portrait shooting mode, turn on the macro in consideration of close-up shooting, or adopt a color balance shooting mode that makes the skin appear beautiful considering that the main subject is the user himself be able to.
[0049]
In the next step 208 to step 214, in the case of taking a distant view, the setting of the posture reference and posture range and the setting of the photographing mode are performed in the same manner as the self-portrait.
[0050]
In step 208, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction input for posture reference setting. The negative determination is repeated until the button 50 is pressed. When the button 50 is pressed, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 210.
[0051]
In step 210, a posture reference for taking a distant view is set, and the process proceeds to step 212. This process is a process in which the posture when the button 50 is pressed is the posture reference (r1).
[0052]
At this time, the user can freely set the direction of the wrist camera 10. That is, the button 50 may be pressed with the arm laid as shown in FIG. 7A, or the button 50 may be pressed with the arm raised as shown in FIG. 7B.
[0053]
Thus, when the user presses the button 50, the posture at that time becomes the posture reference r1.
[0054]
In the wrist camera 10, when the posture detected by the gyro 26 coincides with the posture reference r1, that is, when the user points the wrist camera 10 in the r1 direction, a distant view is automatically captured, but the posture reference r1 is specified. If the angle is set, the user must align the wrist camera 10 very accurately.
[0055]
Therefore, in step 212, a posture range δr1 (δR1, δP1, δY1) having a certain extent with respect to the posture reference is set, and when the posture r of the wrist camera 10 is within this posture range (r is r1 ±). When in the range of δr1, a distant view is automatically taken (see FIG. 8). Note that a value set in advance may be used for δr1, or a value based on a user instruction input may be used.
[0056]
In the next step 214, the shooting mode is set. This process is a process for setting a distant shooting mode for the posture reference and posture range set in steps 210 and 212 described above.
[0057]
As a shooting mode setting for distant shooting, the macro is turned off in consideration of long-distance shooting, or a shooting mode with a color balance that makes the landscape appear beautiful considering that the main subject is other than the user. can do.
[0058]
When the far-field shooting mode is set in step 214, the processing routine is set and the process returns.
[0059]
As described above, the wrist camera 10 to which the present embodiment is applied can automatically take a self-portrait without operating the shutter button or the like only by pointing the camera toward the user. Will not be blocked. That is, it is possible to easily take a selfie while walking or exercising (for example, jogging or biking).
[0060]
In addition, since the posture reference and posture range for taking a distant view are set in the wrist camera 10, it is possible to take a distant view other than self-taking while walking or exercising. In such self-shooting and distant shooting, since the shooting mode is automatically set based on the posture of the camera, the user does not need to perform operations such as mode switching.
[0061]
In the present invention, the number of such posture references and posture ranges is not limited to specific values, and two or more posture references may be provided. Also, different shooting modes (for example, wide angle and telephoto) may be set for these posture reference and posture range.
[0062]
(Second embodiment)
FIG. 10 shows a configuration of wrist camera 10 ′ according to the present embodiment. The basic configuration of the wrist camera 10 ′ is the same as that of the wrist camera 10 in the first embodiment, but the wrist camera 10 ′ includes a signal receiver 36 ′ and a heart rate detector 38 ′. A heart rate detector 38 'is worn by the user to detect the heart rate and transmit it as a signal. The signal receiving unit 36 ′ receives a signal transmitted from the heartbeat detector 38 ′, and outputs a signal to the image capturing unit 18 ′ when the signal receiving unit 36 ′ becomes a predetermined value or more. When using the wrist camera 10 ′, the user wears the heart rate detector 38 ′ on the chest.
[0063]
The imaging unit 18 ′ includes a lens 40 ′, a CCD (not shown), and the like, and automatically performs imaging based on the attitude of the wrist camera 10 ′ detected by the gyro 26 ′ and a signal output from the heartbeat detector 38 ′ (described later). ).
[0064]
The wrist camera 10 ′ can be attached to the user's arm or wrist by a belt 60 ′ (not shown), and posture detection and posture range setting are performed via a button 50 ′ and an arrow key 52 ′ (not shown). Operations such as image display are possible (described later).
[0065]
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. The list camera 10 ′ performs processing according to the flow shown in FIG.
[0066]
First, in step 300, the gyro 26 'is turned on (valid), the process proceeds to step 302, the posture range is set, and then the process proceeds to step 304. The posture setting process in step 302 is a process for setting a posture reference and a posture range, and can be performed in the same manner as the processing from step 200 to step 206 in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the case where the posture setting for selfie is performed is described.
[0067]
In step 304, the posture detection of the wrist camera 10 ′ is started based on the posture reference set in step 302 described above. When posture detection is started in this step, posture detection is continued in subsequent steps.
[0068]
In the next step 306, heart rate detection is started by the heart rate detector 38 ′ and the signal receiving unit 36 ′, and the process proceeds to step 308. When detection of the heart rate is started in step 306, detection is continued in the subsequent steps.
[0069]
In step 308, it is determined whether or not the heart rate is equal to or higher than a set value. When the set value is not reached, the negative determination is repeated, and when it is equal to or higher than the set value, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 310 to notify the user that the heart rate is equal to or higher than the set value. The notification in step 310 can be performed by outputting an alarm sound or a message from the speaker 30 ′.
[0070]
In the next step 312, it is determined whether the posture of the wrist camera 10 is self-portrait based on the posture detection result by the gyro 26 '. At this time, if the posture r is within (r0 ± δr0), the determination is affirmed and the routine proceeds to step 314. Otherwise, the determination is denied and the process proceeds to step 320, the user is notified that the posture r is outside (r0 ± δr0), and the process returns to step 312.
[0071]
In step 314, an image is automatically taken in the self-portrait shooting mode, and the process proceeds to the next step 316 to record the image data in the memory card 34 ′, and then proceeds to step 318 to display the captured image on the LCD 24 ′. At this time, the heart rate at the time of imaging is also displayed (see FIG. 12). FIG. 12 shows an example in which the heart rate at the time of imaging is 170. Note that the recording format of the image data in step 316 is the same as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 9), and thumbnail image data is recorded in addition to the main image data. In the tag portion, the heart rate at the time of imaging is recorded.
[0072]
In the next step 322, it is determined whether or not to end the process. This determination can be made based on a user instruction input indicating whether or not the process has ended via the button 50 ′, the arrow key 52 ′, or the like. If the determination is affirmative, the present processing routine is terminated, and if the determination is negative, the processing returns to step 308.
[0073]
In this way, the wrist camera 10 ′ notifies when the user's heart rate exceeds the set value, and at this time, when the user points the camera toward the user, a self-portrait is automatically taken. Further, since the wrist camera 10 ′ can be worn on the arm or wrist by the belt 60 ′, the hand is not blocked during imaging. That is, the user can easily take a selfie while walking and exercising (for example, jogging, bicycling, etc.) without raising the heart rate.
[0074]
In this embodiment, the case of taking a self-portrait has been described. However, as in the first embodiment, a posture reference and a posture range for imaging other than self-portrait (for example, taking a distant view) are set. The imaging may be automatically performed based on the attitude of the wrist camera 10 ′.
[0075]
(Third embodiment)
FIG. 13 shows the configuration of the wrist camera 10 ″ according to the present embodiment. The basic configuration of the wrist camera 10 ″ is the same as that of the wrist camera 10 in the first embodiment, but the wrist camera 10 is a GPS antenna. 36 "and a GPS receiver 38". The GPS antenna 36 "receives a signal from a GPS satellite and outputs it to a GPS receiver 38". The GPS receiver 38 ″ outputs position information to the imaging unit 18 ″ based on the signal output from the GPS antenna 36 ″.
[0076]
The imaging unit 18 ″ includes a lens 40 ″, a CCD (not shown), and the like, and automatically performs imaging based on the attitude of the wrist camera 10 ″ detected by the gyro 26 ″ and position information output by the GPS receiver 38 ″ ( Later).
[0077]
The wrist camera 10 ″ can be worn on the user's arm or wrist by a belt 60 ″ (not shown), and posture detection and posture range setting via a button 50 ″ and an arrow key 52 ″ (not shown) Operations such as image display are possible (described later).
[0078]
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. The list camera 10 ″ performs processing according to the flow shown in FIG.
[0079]
First, in step 400, the position information is read from the memory card 34 ". The user edits the position information of the place where imaging is desired in advance using a PC or the like, records it in the memory card 34", and stores it in the list camera 10 ". In this case, the position information may be set with a certain range (for example, a radius of 100 m) with respect to a specific position. If it falls within the range, the camera is ready for imaging.
[0080]
Such position information may be set for a plurality of places.
[0081]
In the next step 402, the gyro 26 "is turned on (valid), and the process proceeds to step 404 to set the posture range and then proceeds to step 406. The posture setting process in step 404 is a process for setting the posture reference and the posture range. This can be performed in the same way as the processing from step 200 to step 206 in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4) In this embodiment, the case where the posture setting for self-portrait is performed is described.
[0082]
In step 408, posture detection of the wrist camera 10 ″ is started based on the posture reference set in step 406 described above. When posture detection is started in this step, posture detection continues in subsequent steps. Done.
[0083]
In the next step 410, position detection is started by the GPS antenna 36 ″ and the GPS receiver 38 ″, and the process proceeds to step 412. When position detection is started in step 410, detection is continued in subsequent steps.
[0084]
In step 412, it is determined whether or not the current position is near the set position based on the position information read from the memory card 34 ″ in step 400. If it is not near the set position, negative determination is repeated. Sometimes, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 414 to notify the user that it is near the set position. The notification in step 414 can be performed by outputting an alarm sound or a message from the speaker 30 ″.
[0085]
In the next step 416, it is determined whether or not the posture of the wrist camera 10 is a self-portrait based on the posture detection result by the gyro 26 ". At this time, if the posture r is within (r0 ± δr0), the determination is made. If yes, the process proceeds to step 418. Otherwise, the determination is denied and the process proceeds to step 424, the user is notified that the posture r is outside (r0 ± δr0), and the process returns to step 416.
[0086]
In step 418, an image is automatically taken in the self-portrait shooting mode, and the process proceeds to the next step 420 to record the image data on the memory card 34 ″, and then proceeds to step 422 to display the captured image on the LCD 24 ″. Note that the recording format of the image data in step 420 is the same as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 9), and thumbnail image data is recorded in addition to the main image data. In the tag portion, position information at the time of imaging is recorded.
[0087]
In the next step 426, it is determined whether or not to end the process. This determination can be made based on a user's instruction input indicating whether or not the process has ended via the button 50 ″ or the arrow key 52 ″. If the determination is affirmative, the present processing routine is terminated, and if the determination is negative, the routine returns to step 412.
[0088]
As described above, the wrist camera 10 ″ automatically performs self-portrait imaging based on the posture of the camera. Further, since the wrist camera 10 ″ can be worn on the arm or wrist with the belt 60 ″, the hand can be used during imaging. In other words, the user can easily take a selfie in the vicinity of the desired place while walking or exercising without performing an operation such as pressing the release.
[0089]
In this embodiment, the case of taking a self-portrait has been described. However, as in the first embodiment, a posture reference and a posture range for imaging other than self-portrait (for example, taking a distant view) are set. Alternatively, the imaging may be automatically performed based on the attitude of the wrist camera 10 ″.
[0090]
In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, imaging is performed based on the posture of the wrist camera and the heart rate (second embodiment) and position information (third embodiment). In the wrist camera according to the present invention, conditions other than heart rate and position information may be set. For example, a clock may be provided to give an imaging instruction every predetermined time, or a pedometer may be provided to give an imaging instruction every time the user walks a predetermined number of steps.
[0091]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the user can easily take a selfie while walking or exercising.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a wrist camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an overview of the wrist camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing imaging processing by a wrist camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating posture setting processing in the wrist camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an image diagram showing an example of posture setting for self-portrait according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an image diagram illustrating an example of a posture range in which self-portrait is performed according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing an example of setting a posture for taking a distant view according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a posture range for taking a distant view according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recording format of image data according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a wrist camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating imaging processing by a wrist camera according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of image display according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of a wrist camera according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating imaging processing by a wrist camera according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is an image diagram showing setting of position information according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10, 10 ', 10 "... wrist camera, 26, 26', 26" ... gyro, 34, 34 ', 34 "... memory card, 36' ... signal receiver, 36" ..GPS antenna, 38 '... heart rate detector, 38 "... GPS receiver, 40, 40', 40" ... lens, 50, 50 ', 50 "... button

Claims (5)

In the wrist camera that can be worn on the arm,
Posture detection means for detecting the posture of the camera;
Posture setting means for setting a posture range of the camera capable of taking a selfie,
An imaging instruction means for automatically instructing imaging when the attitude of the camera detected by the attitude setting means falls within the attitude range set by the attitude setting means;
Wrist camera characterized by comprising The list camera according to claim 1, further comprising condition setting means for setting an imaging instruction condition, wherein the attitude detection means detects the attitude of the camera when the imaging instruction condition is satisfied. The wrist camera according to claim 1, wherein the imaging instruction condition includes at least one of a heart rate and a position of a user. The camera further comprises second posture setting means for setting a posture range of the camera capable of imaging other than self-portrait, and the imaging instruction means has the second posture setting means with the camera posture detected by the posture detection means. The wrist camera according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an imaging is automatically instructed when entering a posture range set by (1). It further comprises mode setting means for setting a photographing mode for each posture range, and the imaging instruction means automatically switches the set photographing mode based on the posture of the camera detected by the posture detecting means. The wrist camera according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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