JP2005244998A - Imaging apparatus and imaging control program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform photographing to print a picture in an available specified size. <P>SOLUTION: The kind of a certification photo is selected (S101), and a print size is selected (S102). A frame of the selected certification photo is displayed on a through-image in a size corresponding to the selected print size (S103). A person to be photographed waits for pressing of a shutter (S104) and during the wait, a photographer adjusts the direction of a camera or the distance from the person to be photographed, such that the upper half of the body of the person to be photographed is settled within a proper range of the frame. If the photographer presses the shutter in the state of settling the upper half of the body of the person to be photographed within the proper range of the frame, photographing process is executed (S105). image data of a photographed image wherein the frame is arranged on the through-image, are recorded in a memory, and print size information is also recorded in the memory in association with the image data (S106). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus and an imaging control program suitable for taking various ID photographs for passports and automobile driving licenses.

  Conventionally, so-called electronic cameras have been proposed that are suitable for taking various ID photographs. When the type of ID photo is selected by an operation on the operation unit, the electronic camera displays on the monitor a subject image in which ID photo frames corresponding to the vertical and horizontal sizes of the ID photo are combined. When a photographing instruction is given, the image data of the subject image is recorded in the memory, and information on the ID photo frame is also recorded (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-358206 A

  However, a printer that prints an image based on image data recorded by an electronic camera can print on paper of different sizes such as L size, A4 size, and B5 size, or a paper of a predetermined size (for example, Some of them can only be printed on (L size paper). In the former case, when printing paper is selected, an image is printed over almost the entire surface of the selected paper, and even in the latter case, an image is printed over almost the entire surface of a predetermined size paper.

  Therefore, when the ID photo of the type used at the time of shooting is selected and shot, and the image data is printed by the printer, the selected ID photo may be used depending on the size of the selected paper or the size of paper dedicated to the printer. A photo surrounded by a frame smaller than the vertical and horizontal size or a photo surrounded by a large frame is printed, and an ID photo having a prescribed size that can be used cannot be printed.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and provides an imaging apparatus and an imaging control program capable of performing imaging so that a photograph having a specified size that can be used can be printed. It is the purpose.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the invention according to claim 1, an imaging unit that images a subject and outputs image data, and a through image of the subject is displayed based on the image data output from the imaging unit. In addition, in an imaging apparatus including a display unit that displays a frame for a photographing guide on the through image, a designation unit that designates a print paper size according to an operation, and a print paper size designated by the designation unit. And a display frame control means for changing the size of the frame displayed on the display means.

  In other words, the display frame control means changes the size of the frame to a size corresponding to the case where the through image displayed on the display means is the designated print paper size. Accordingly, the frame is displayed relatively small as the print paper size increases, and conversely, the frame is displayed relatively large as the print paper size decreases. Therefore, the photographer adjusts the orientation of the imaging device or the distance from the photographed person so that the upper body of the photographed person fits within the frame while looking at the display means. Shooting and recording can be performed with the upper body of the subject within the proper range.

  In the image pickup apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention, a shooting operation is executed in response to a shooting instruction in a state where the through image and the frame for shooting guide are displayed on the display means. And a recording control means for recording the image data of the subject on a recording medium together with information indicating the print paper size.

  Accordingly, when the printer used for printing based on the recorded image data is capable of printing on papers of different sizes such as L size, A4 size, B5 size, etc. Based on the recorded information indicating the print paper size, the printer can perform printing with the print paper size. Therefore, on the printed image, an image is printed in which the upper body of the photographed person fits within an appropriate size and range within a frame changed according to the print paper size designated at the time of shooting. Therefore, after printing, by cutting the printing paper, it is possible to complete an ID photo that has a prescribed size that can be used and has an image of the upper body printed in an appropriate size and range.

  In the image pickup apparatus according to the invention of claim 3, in the state where the through image and the frame for shooting guide are displayed on the display means, a shooting operation is executed in response to a shooting instruction. And a recording control means for recording image data in which a frame for a photographing guide is displayed on the through image on a recording medium.

  Accordingly, when printing is performed based on the recorded image data after shooting and recording, a frame changed according to the print paper size specified at the time of shooting is printed on the printed image. An image in which the upper body of the subject is accommodated within an appropriate size and range is printed. Therefore, after printing, by cutting the printing paper along the frame, it is possible to complete an ID photo having a prescribed size that can be used and having an upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range. .

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in an imaging apparatus comprising: an imaging unit that images a subject and outputs image data; and a recording unit that records image data output from the imaging unit. In response to the shooting mode setting means for setting one of a plurality of shooting modes, and when shooting is instructed in a state where the predetermined shooting mode is set by the setting means, a shooting operation is executed, and the predetermined shooting is performed. And a recording control unit that causes the recording unit to record image data together with information indicating a predetermined print paper size corresponding to the mode.

  Accordingly, when the printer used for printing based on the recorded image data is capable of printing on papers of different sizes such as L size, A4 size, B5 size, etc. Based on the information indicating the predetermined print paper size corresponding to the recorded predetermined shooting mode, the printer can perform printing with the print paper size. Therefore, by cutting the printing paper after printing, it is possible to complete an ID photo that has a prescribed size that can be used and has an upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in an imaging apparatus comprising: an imaging unit that images a subject and outputs image data; and a recording unit that records image data output from the imaging unit as a recorded image. A designating unit for designating a print paper size according to the operation, and a size and / or number of the image data arranged on the recorded image to be recorded on the recording unit according to the print paper size designated by the designating unit Determining means for determining.

  Therefore, it is possible to record image data in which the size and / or number of photographed images corresponding to the print paper size are arranged on the recorded image. Therefore, by printing on the printer based on the image data, the upper body image can be printed in an appropriate size and range by using the printing paper efficiently.

  In the image pickup apparatus according to the sixth aspect of the invention, the recorded image in which the image data is arranged in the size and / or number and the information indicating the print paper size designated by the designation unit are provided. Recording control means for recording on a recording medium is further provided.

  Accordingly, when the printer used for printing based on the recorded image data is capable of printing on papers of different sizes such as L size, A4 size, B5 size, etc. Based on the recorded information indicating the print paper size, the printer can perform printing with the print paper size. Therefore, even when this type of printer is used, it is possible to complete an ID photo on which an upper body image is printed in an appropriate size and range while efficiently using printing paper.

  In the image pickup apparatus according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the through image of the subject is displayed based on the image data output from the image pickup means, and a frame for shooting guide is displayed on the through image. The image forming apparatus further includes a display unit, and the recording control unit extracts only an image within the frame of the through image, and places the extracted image within the frame on the recording image. Therefore, if the recorded image is printed after shooting and recording is completed, and only the printed portion of the printing paper is cut, the upper body image is printed with an appropriate size and range within the specified usable size. The ID photo can be easily completed.

  In the image pickup apparatus according to the invention of claim 8, the setting for arbitrarily setting the number of image data to be arranged on the recorded image within the number of image data determined by the determining means according to the operation. Means are further provided. Therefore, it is possible to print the number of images required by the user, thus preventing unnecessary printing and saving the printer ink.

  The image pickup apparatus according to a ninth aspect of the present invention further includes display control means for displaying guidance such as precautions during photographing together with the frame for photographing guide on the through image. Therefore, when the photographer visually recognizes and follows this guidance, or instructs the photographed person, an image that is an appropriate ID photograph can be captured and recorded even under conditions other than the size.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, an imaging unit that images a subject and outputs image data, and displays a through image of the subject based on the image data output from the imaging unit. An image pickup apparatus including a display unit that displays a frame for a photographing guide on an image, the display unit including a display control unit that displays guidance such as precautions when photographing together with the frame for the photographing guide. Therefore, when the photographer visually recognizes and follows this guidance, or instructs the photographed person, an image that is an appropriate ID photograph can be captured and recorded even under conditions other than the size.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, an image pickup means for picking up an image of a subject and outputting image data, and displaying a through image of the subject based on the image data output from the image pickup means. In an imaging apparatus including a display unit that displays a frame for a photographing guide on an image and a recording control unit that records image data output from the imaging unit on a recording medium, the image is recorded on the recording medium according to an operation Designation means for designating the image size of the image data, and display frame control means for changing the size of the frame displayed on the display means in accordance with the image size designated by the designation means.

  In other words, when the print image size is uniquely determined from the recorded image size for the printer used for printing based on the recorded image data after shooting and recording is completed, specify the (recorded) image size. If so, the size of the displayed frame changes accordingly. Therefore, the photographer can adjust the orientation of the imaging device or the distance from the photographed person so that the upper body of the photographed person is within the proper range while viewing the display means. Shooting and recording can be performed so that printing can be performed in a state where the upper body of the subject is within a proper range.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, an image pickup unit that picks up an image of a subject and outputs image data, and displays a through image of the subject based on the image data output from the image pickup unit. An imaging apparatus comprising: a display unit that displays a frame for a shooting guide on an image; and a recording control unit that records image data output from the imaging unit on a recording medium. When a shooting mode setting unit for setting the shooting guide and a shooting mode for displaying the shooting guide frame on the through image are set by the setting unit, the image size of the image data to be recorded on the recording medium is set to a predetermined value. Image size setting means for changing the setting to the image size.

  In other words, since the size of the ID photo is smaller than the image size of a general photo, it should be recorded when shooting in the shooting mode that displays a frame for shooting guides, that is, for the purpose of creating an ID photo The required image size is also small. Therefore, when the shooting mode for displaying the shooting guide frame on the through image is set and the shooting is intended to create an ID photo, the recording image size is set to a predetermined image size. By changing, it is possible to efficiently record image data having an image size for creating an ID photo. As a result, at the time of printing after shooting and recording, printing can be performed economically by using printing paper and ink efficiently.

  In the imaging control program according to the invention of claim 13, an imaging means for imaging the subject and outputting the image data, and a through image of the subject are displayed based on the image data output from the imaging means. In addition, a printing paper designated by the designation unit includes a computer having an image pickup apparatus that includes a display unit that displays a frame for a photographing guide on the through image and a designation unit that designates a print paper size according to an operation. It functions as display frame control means for changing the size of the frame displayed on the display means in accordance with the size. Therefore, when the computer executes processing according to this program, the same effects as those of the invention according to claim 1 can be obtained.

  In the imaging control program according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, an imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data, a recording means for recording image data output from the imaging means, and an operation corresponding to the operation When a shooting is instructed in a state where a predetermined shooting mode is set by the shooting mode setting unit, a computer having an imaging apparatus including a shooting mode setting unit that sets any of a plurality of shooting modes is shot. An operation is performed, and the image data is recorded together with information indicating a predetermined print paper size corresponding to the predetermined shooting mode, and functions as a recording control unit that records the image data. Therefore, when the computer executes processing according to this program, the same effects as those of the invention according to claim 4 are obtained.

  In the imaging control program according to the invention of claim 15, an imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data, a recording means for recording image data output from the imaging means as a recorded image, The image arranged in a recording image to be recorded on the recording means according to the print paper size designated by the designation means, a computer having an imaging device comprising a designation means for designating a print paper size according to the operation It functions as a determining means for determining the size and / or number of data. Therefore, when the computer executes processing according to this program, the same effect as that of the invention according to claim 5 can be obtained.

  In the imaging control program according to the invention of claim 16, an imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data, and a through image of the subject are displayed based on the image data output from the imaging means. In addition, a computer included in an imaging apparatus including a display unit for displaying a shooting guide frame on the through image is displayed on the display unit, along with the shooting guide frame and guidance such as notes on shooting. It functions as a display control means. Therefore, when the computer executes processing according to this program, the same function and effect as those of the tenth aspect of the invention can be attained.

  In the imaging control program according to the seventeenth aspect of the invention, an imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data, and a through image of the subject are displayed based on the image data output from the imaging means. In addition, a display unit that displays a frame for photographing guide on the through image, a recording control unit that records image data output from the imaging unit on a recording medium, and an image that is recorded on the recording medium according to an operation As a display frame control means for changing the size of the frame displayed on the display means according to the image size designated by the designation means, a computer having an imaging device comprising a designation means for designating an image size of data Make it work. Therefore, when the computer executes processing according to this program, the same function and effect as those of the 11th aspect of the invention can be achieved.

  In the imaging control program according to the eighteenth aspect of the invention, an imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data, and a through image of the subject are displayed based on the image data output from the imaging means. A display means for displaying a frame for photographing guide on the through image, a recording control means for recording image data output from the imaging means on a recording medium, and any one of a plurality of photographing modes depending on the operation When the shooting mode for displaying the shooting guide frame on the through image is set by the setting unit, the computer having the shooting mode setting unit for setting the shooting mode setting unit is recorded on the recording medium. It functions as image size setting means for changing the image size of the image data to a predetermined image size. Therefore, when the computer executes processing according to this program, the same effects as those of the invention according to claim 12 are obtained.

  As described above, according to the inventions according to claims 1 and 13, the size of the frame for the photographing guide displayed on the through image is changed according to the designated print size. Thus, the frame is displayed relatively small as the print size increases, and conversely, the frame is displayed relatively large as the print size decreases. Therefore, the photographer can adjust the orientation of the imaging device or the distance from the photographed person so that the upper body of the photographed person fits within the frame. Shooting and recording with the upper body of the photographer in place is possible. Therefore, it is possible to take an image so that an ID photo in which an image exists within an appropriate size and range within the specified size can be printed.

  Further, according to the inventions according to claims 4 and 14, since the image data is recorded together with the information indicating the predetermined print paper size corresponding to the set predetermined photographing mode, the recorded image is recorded. If the printer used for printing based on the data is capable of printing on papers of different sizes such as L size, A4 size, B5 size, etc., a predetermined corresponding to the recorded predetermined shooting mode Based on the information indicating the print paper size, the printer can perform printing with the print paper size. Therefore, by cutting the printing paper after printing, it is possible to complete an ID photo that has a prescribed size that can be used and has an upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range.

  According to the fifth and fifteenth aspects of the present invention, the size and / or number of photographed images to be arranged on the recorded image to be recorded on the recording medium is determined according to the designated print size. Therefore, it is possible to record image data in which a size and / or number of photographed images corresponding to the print size are arranged on the recorded image. Therefore, by printing with the printer based on this image data, it is possible to print an image with an appropriate size and range by using printing paper efficiently.

  According to the tenth and sixteenth aspects of the present invention, since guidance such as precautions during photographing is displayed together with a frame for photographing guide, the photographer visually recognizes and follows this guidance. Alternatively, by instructing the person to be photographed, it is possible to photograph and record an image that is an appropriate ID photograph even under conditions other than size.

  According to the invention of claim 11 and claim 17, the printer used when performing printing based on the recorded image data after photographing and recording ends, the print image size is uniquely determined from the recorded image size. If it is determined, if the (recorded) image size is designated, the size of the frame for the photographing guide displayed on the through image can be changed accordingly. Therefore, the photographer can adjust the orientation of the imaging device or the distance from the photographed person so that the upper body of the photographed person fits within the frame. Shooting and recording can be performed so that printing can be performed in a state where the upper body of the photographer is contained.

  According to the twelfth and eighteenth aspects of the present invention, when the photographing mode for displaying the photographing guide frame on the through image is set and the photographing is intended to create the ID photo, The image size to be recorded can be changed to a predetermined image size. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently record image data having an image size for creating an ID photo having an image size relatively smaller than that of a general photo. As a result, at the time of printing after shooting and recording, printing can be efficiently performed using printing paper and ink, and thus an ID photo can be created economically.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a digital still camera 1 common to each embodiment of the present invention. The digital still camera 1 has a lens unit 2, and an image sensor 3 made of a CCD is disposed behind the lens unit 2. The output signal from the image sensor 3 is processed by the signal processing circuit 4 in accordance with the image quality mode, and is taken into the CPU 5. The CPU 5 is connected to the imaging device 3, the clock unit 6, and the video RAM 7, and is also connected to the key input unit 8, ROM 10, RAM 11, memory card 12, and I / O port 9.

  The clock unit 6 measures the current date and time, and the key input unit 8 is operated when the memory card 12 stores a power key operated when the power is turned on and off, and an image. Various keys such as a shutter button and a mode setting key for selectively setting a photographing mode including an ID photo mode and a reproduction mode are provided. The ROM 10 stores the program of the CPU 5 and the print size, etc., which is the vertical / horizontal size of the ID photo for Visa, passport, etc., when using printing paper of L size, A4 size, etc. Operates based on the program and controls each unit using the RAM 11 as a work memory. The memory card 12 is detachable and is a memory for recording subject image data and the like generated in the photographing mode and ID photo mode to be described later. The I / O port 9 has image data and the like recorded on the memory card 12 and the like. Is output to an external printer via the serial I / O terminal 15.

  The RAM 11 is also used as a buffer for temporarily storing image data of the subject imaged by the image sensor 3 and digitized by the signal processing circuit 4. The image data temporarily stored in the RAM 11 when the shutter button is operated is compressed (encoded) by photographing processing by the CPU 5, and finally is stored as a still image data having a predetermined format (JPEG method or the like) as a memory card. 12 is recorded.

  In the video RAM 7, image data of the subject image based on the output signal from the image sensor 3 processed by the signal processing circuit 4 is stored at predetermined timings in the ID photo mode and the photographing mode. Based on this image data, the display circuit 13 drives the display unit 14 so that the subject image formed on the image sensor 3 by the lens unit 2 is displayed as a through image on the display unit 14 including an LCD. In the playback mode, image data read from the memory card 12 is stored, and based on the image data, the display circuit 13 drives the display unit 14 based on the image data. An image is displayed on the display unit 14.

  In the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, when the user selects the ID photo mode as the shooting mode by operating the mode setting key with the key input unit 8, the CPU 5 selects the ID photo mode based on the program stored in the ROM 10. The control is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, first, processing for selecting the type of ID photo is executed (step S101). In the processing in step S101, as shown in FIG. 3A, the ID photo selection menu of “1. For visa” to “4. For driving license” is displayed on the display unit 14, and the user presses the key. When one of the ID photo selection menus is selected by operating the input unit 8, the type of the selected ID photo is determined and stored in the RAM 11.

  Next, processing for selecting the print paper size is executed (step S102). In the processing in step S102, as shown in FIG. 3B, a print size selection menu of “1.L size” to “3.B5 size” is displayed on the display unit 14, and the user inputs a key input unit. When any one of the print size selection menus is selected by the operation 8, the selected print size is determined and stored in the RAM 11. At this time, if the printer owned by the user is an L size dedicated printer capable of printing only on L size paper, for example, “1. L size” is selected.

  Subsequently, the selected ID photo frame is displayed on the through image (with guidance) in a size corresponding to the selected print size (step S103). That is, as described above, the video RAM 7 stores the image data of the subject image based on the output signal from the image sensor 3 processed by the signal processing circuit 4 at a predetermined timing in the ID photo mode state. . Based on this image data, the display circuit 13 drives the display unit 14 so that the subject image formed on the image sensor 3 by the lens unit 2 is displayed as a through image on the display unit 14 including an LCD.

  The entire through image displayed on the display unit 14 is an image printed with the print size selected in step S102 (L size in this example), and the vertical and horizontal sizes are known (described above). Is stored in the ROM 10). In step S101 described above, the type of ID photo is selected, and the vertical and horizontal sizes are also known (also stored in the ROM 10). Accordingly, assuming that the entire through image displayed on the display unit 14 is the print size selected in step S102, the relative ID of the selected ID photo to be displayed on the display unit 14 is determined based on the relative relationship to the print size. The size of the frame can be calculated. Therefore, the CPU 5 performs this calculation to display the ID photo frame having a size corresponding to the print size on the through image (preferably at the center of the through image).

  Or, in the ROM 10 in advance, a frame of an ID photo (for visa, passport, resume, car driving license) to be displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the print size (L size, A4 size, B5 size) A table storing size data is provided, the corresponding frame size data is read from this table, and the ID photo frame having a size corresponding to the print size is displayed on the through image.

  Therefore, as a result of the processing in step S103, as shown in FIG. 3C, the through image S displayed on the display unit 14 is selected with a size corresponding to the selected print size P. An ID photo frame F is displayed on the display unit 14. That is, as the print size P increases, the frame F is displayed relatively small. When the print size P is the same, the frame F increases relative to the size of the selected ID photo. Display large.

  In step S103, guidance G such as “Do not laugh”, “Background is white”, “Do not pin” is displayed outside the frame F. Therefore, when the photographer visually recognizes and follows this guidance G or instructs the photographed person, it is possible to photograph and record an image that is an appropriate ID photograph even under conditions other than the size described later.

  Next, the process waits until the shutter button is pressed (step S104). During that time, the photographer looks at the display unit 14 so that the upper body of the photographed person fits within the frame F within an appropriate range. Or the distance from the subject. Then, when the photographer operates the shutter button with the upper body of the subject within the appropriate range within the frame F (step S104; YES), the above-described photographing process is executed (step S105), and the through image is displayed. The image data of the photographed image in which the frame is arranged is recorded on the memory card 12, and the print size information selected in step S102 in association with this image data is also recorded on the memory card 12 (step S106).

  When the ID photo has been taken in this manner, the memory card 12 is removed from the digital still camera 1 and set in a printer owned by the user. Alternatively, with the memory card 12 attached to the digital still camera 1, a user-owned printer is connected to the I / O terminal 15, and the memory card 12 is connected via the I / O port 9 and the serial I / O terminal 15. The image data recorded in is output to the printer.

  Here, when the printer owned by the user is an L size dedicated printer as in this example, the printer prints an image based on the image data in the L size. At this time, since the L size is selected by the processing in step S102 in this example, a frame F having the vertical and horizontal sizes of the ID photo selected in step S101 is displayed on the image printed in the L size. Is printed, and an image in which the upper body of the subject is accommodated in the frame F in an appropriate size and range is printed. Therefore, after printing, by cutting the printing paper along the frame, it is possible to complete an ID photo having a prescribed size that can be used and having the upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range. .

  In addition, when the printer to be used is capable of printing on paper of different sizes such as L size, A4 size, B5 size, etc., based on the print size information recorded in association with the image data on the memory card 12, The printer performs printing at the print size. Accordingly, in the same manner as described above, a frame F having the vertical and horizontal sizes of the ID photo selected in step S101 is printed on the printed image, and the subject is captured within an appropriate size and range within the frame F. An image containing the upper body of the image is printed. Therefore, after printing, by cutting the printing paper along the frame, it is possible to complete an ID photo having a prescribed size that can be used and having an upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range. .

  In the present embodiment, the image data having the frame F is recorded on the memory card 12 by the processing in step S106, but only the image data is recorded without recording the frame data. It may be. Even in this case, since the upper body image is printed in an appropriate size and range according to the type of the ID photo selected in step S101, the size of the selected ID photo is printed after printing. The ID photo having the prescribed size that can be used and having the upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range can be completed.

  Alternatively, only the image in the frame F may be recorded without recording the frame data, and the data outside the frame F may be recorded as white data. Even in this case, after printing, if you cut only the printed part of the printing paper, you will be able to complete an ID photo that has a specified size that can be used, and that has the upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range. Can be made. Further, it is possible to save ink by avoiding unnecessary printing.

  Further, instead of the process of step S102, it is suitable for printing the ID photo or the selected type of ID photo when the ID photo mode is set or when the type of ID photo is selected in step S101 ( A process of automatically selecting a necessary and sufficient print paper size may be performed, and the print paper size information automatically selected in step S106 may be associated with the image data and recorded in the memory card 12.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the second embodiment of the present invention. When the ID photo mode is selected, the CPU 5 executes control based on the program stored in the ROM 10 according to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, similarly to steps S101 and S102 in the flowchart of FIG. 2 described above, a process for selecting the type of ID photo (step S201) and a process for selecting the print size (step S202) are executed.

  Subsequently, the frame of the selected ID photo is displayed on the through image (with guidance) (step S203). By the processing in step S203, as shown in FIG. 3C, the frame F is displayed on the through image S displayed on the display unit 14, and the guidance G is displayed. However, unlike the processing in step S103 described above, the frame F has a fixed size stored in advance in the ROM 10. In addition, since the image in the frame F is resized as described later, the size of the frame F is preferably larger.

  Next, the process waits until the shutter button is pressed (step S204). During that time, the photographer looks at the display unit 14 so that the upper body of the person to be photographed is within an appropriate range within the frame F. Or the distance from the subject. Then, when the photographer operates the shutter button with the upper body of the subject within the appropriate range within the frame F (step S204; YES), the photographing process is performed and the encoding process or the like is performed (step S205). ).

  Subsequently, the size of the captured image (image in the frame F) that can be arranged on the recorded image is determined according to the print size selected in step S202. That is, the print size selected in step S202 is stored in the ROM 10 in advance, and the vertical and horizontal sizes are known. In step S201 described above, the type of ID photo is selected, and its vertical and horizontal sizes are also known. Therefore, if it is assumed that the entire through image displayed on the display unit 14 is a recorded image having the print size selected in step S202, the captured image that is the image in the frame F is determined from the relative relationship with respect to the recorded image. The size can be calculated. Therefore, the CPU 5 performs this calculation to determine the size of the image (captured image) in the ID photo frame F having a size corresponding to the print size.

  Alternatively, an image (photographed image) within the frame of the ID photo (for visa, passport, resume, or car license) corresponding to the print size (L size, A4 size, B5 size) in ROM 10 in advance. A table storing size data is provided, and the size data of the captured image is determined by reading the size data of the corresponding captured image from this table.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a plurality of photographed images having the determined size can be arranged on the print size recording image (step S207). If a plurality of sheets cannot be arranged and only one sheet can be arranged (step S207; NO), as shown in FIG. 5A, the image is resized (reduced or enlarged) to the size determined in step S206. Image data in which one processed captured image A is arranged on the recorded image B is generated (step S208).

  As shown in FIG. 5B, when a plurality of photographed images A can be arranged on the recorded image B (step S207; YES), the number of photographed images A that can be arranged on the recorded image B. Is determined (step S209). Then, image data in which a plurality of (three in this example) photographed images A resized (reduced or enlarged) in the size determined in step S206 are arranged on the recorded image B as shown in the drawing is generated ( Step S210). If the processing of step S208 or step S210 is performed, the image data of the recording image B in which the captured image A is arranged together with the frame F is recorded on the memory card 12, and the print size information is also associated with the image data. Recording is performed on the memory card 12 (step S211).

  When the ID photo has been taken in this manner, the memory card 12 is removed from the digital still camera 1 and set in a printer owned by the user. Alternatively, with the memory card 12 attached to the digital still camera 1, a user-owned printer is connected to the I / O terminal 15, and the memory card 12 is connected via the I / O port 9 and the serial I / O terminal 15. The image data recorded in is output to the printer.

  Here, when the printer owned by the user is an L size dedicated printer as in this example, the printer prints an image based on the image data in the L size. At this time, since the L size is selected by the processing in step S202 in this example, a frame F having the vertical and horizontal sizes of the ID photo selected in step S201 is displayed on the image printed in the L size. One or a plurality of images A on which the upper body of the subject is accommodated within an appropriate size and range are printed on one printing sheet. Therefore, after printing, by cutting the printing paper along the frame, one or a plurality of ID photos that have the specified size that can be used and have the upper body image printed in the appropriate size and range Can be completed.

  In addition, when the printer to be used is capable of printing on paper of different sizes such as L size, A4 size, B5 size, etc., based on the print size information recorded in association with the image data on the memory card 12, The printer performs printing at the print size. Accordingly, as described above, a frame F having the vertical and horizontal sizes of the ID photo selected in step S201 is printed on the printed image, and the subject is captured within an appropriate size and range within the frame F. One or a plurality of images A on which the upper body of the image is stored are printed on one sheet of printing paper. Therefore, after printing, by cutting the printing paper along the frame, it is possible to complete an ID photo having a prescribed size that can be used and having an upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range. .

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper body image is printed in an appropriate size and range, with a specified size that can be used, as many as possible on a single printing sheet. Printing paper can be efficiently used to save printing paper.

  In the present embodiment, the image data having the frame F is recorded on the memory card 12 by the processing in step S211, but only the image data is recorded without recording the frame data. It may be. Even in this case, since the upper body image is printed in an appropriate size and range according to the type of the ID photo selected in step S201, the size of the selected ID photo is printed after printing. The ID photo having the prescribed size that can be used and having the upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range can be completed.

  Further, only the image in the frame F may be extracted and recorded without recording the frame data. Even in this case, after printing, if you cut only the printed part of the printing paper, you will be able to complete an ID photo that has a specified size that can be used, and that has the upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range. Can be made.

  In the present embodiment, the number of sheets to be arranged is automatically determined in step S207. However, the user may be able to decide how many sheets are arranged within the maximum number of sheets that can be arranged. As a result, it is possible to print as many images as the user needs, thus preventing unnecessary printing and saving ink in the printer.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the case where the printer to be used has a print image size that is uniquely determined from the recorded image size, that is, the print paper size is changed. However, the processing procedure on the digital still camera 1 side when using a printer of a type that prints an image with the same size according to the image quality mode at the time of recording is shown.

  When the power is turned on, the CPU 5 executes control according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 based on the program stored in the ROM 10. That is, when the user performs an image quality mode setting operation by selecting a desired image quality mode (either the high image quality mode or the low image quality mode) with the key input unit 8, the selected image quality mode is set (step S301). When the user performs a shooting mode setting operation by selecting a desired shooting mode with the key input unit 8, the selected shooting mode is set (step S302). Further, it is determined whether or not the ID photo mode is selected from among the shooting modes (step S303), and if the ID photo mode is not selected, the processing shifts to a shooting process corresponding to the selected shooting mode.

  If the ID photo mode is selected, a process for selecting the ID photo type is executed in the same manner as the process in step S101 described above (step S304). That is, when the ID photo selection menu shown in FIG. 3A is displayed on the display unit 14 and the user selects one of the ID photo selection menus by operating the key input unit 8, the selection is made. The type of the ID photo is determined and stored in the RAM 11.

  Next, the selected ID photo frame is displayed on the through image (with guidance) in a size corresponding to the currently set image quality mode (step S305). That is, in the state of the ID photo mode, the video RAM 7 stores the image data of the subject image based on the output signal from the image sensor 3 processed by the signal processing circuit 4 at every predetermined timing. Based on this image data, the display circuit 13 drives the display unit 14 so that the subject image formed on the image sensor 3 by the lens unit 2 is displayed as a through image on the display unit 14 including an LCD.

  The entire through image displayed on the display unit 14 is an image printed in the high image quality mode or the low image quality mode selected in step S301, and the vertical and horizontal sizes are known. That is, an image printed in the low image quality mode is smaller than an image printed in the high image quality mode. In step S304 described above, the type of ID photo is selected, and its vertical and horizontal sizes are also known. Accordingly, assuming that the entire through image displayed on the display unit 14 is the print size of the high image quality mode or the low image quality mode selected in step S301, the display unit 14 displays the relative size with respect to the print size. The frame size of the selected ID photo to be calculated can be calculated. Therefore, the CPU 5 performs this calculation to display an ID photo frame having a size corresponding to the image quality mode on the through image (preferably at the center of the through image).

  Alternatively, the frame size data of the ID photo (for visa, passport, resume, car driving license) to be displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the high image quality mode or the low image quality mode is stored in the ROM 10 in advance. A table is provided, the corresponding frame size data is read from this table, and the ID photo frame having a size corresponding to the image quality mode is displayed on the through image.

Therefore, by the processing in step S305, as shown in FIG. 3C, the through image S displayed on the display unit 14 is selected in a size corresponding to the selected image quality mode. An ID photo frame F is displayed on the display unit 14. That is, in the high image quality mode, the frame F is displayed relatively smaller than in the low image quality mode, and when the image quality mode is the same, the frame becomes larger as the selected ID photo becomes larger. F is displayed relatively large.
Also in this step S305, the guidance G is displayed outside the frame F.

  Next, the process waits until the shutter button is pressed (step S306), during which the photographer looks at the display unit 14 so that the upper body of the photographed person falls within the frame F within an appropriate range. Or the distance from the subject. Then, when the photographer operates the shutter button with the upper body of the subject within an appropriate range within the frame F (step S306; YES), the photographing process is executed in the currently set image quality mode (step S306). In step S307, the image data of the captured image in which the frame is arranged on the through image is recorded in the memory card 12 (step S308).

  When the ID photo has been taken in this manner, the memory card 12 is removed from the digital still camera 1 and set in a printer owned by the user. Alternatively, with the memory card 12 attached to the digital still camera 1, a user-owned printer is connected to the I / O terminal 15, and the memory card 12 is connected via the I / O port 9 and the serial I / O terminal 15. The image data recorded in is output to the printer.

  Here, as described above, the printer used in the present embodiment is such that the print image size is uniquely determined from the recorded image size. Even if the size of the printing paper is changed, the image quality mode at the time of recording is set. This is a type of printer that prints an image with the same size according to the printer. Therefore, when the input image data is taken in the high image quality mode, the printer prints an image having a size larger than that in the low image quality mode and corresponding to the high image quality mode. When the image is taken in the image quality mode, an image having a size smaller than that in the high image quality mode and corresponding to the low image quality mode is printed.

  At this time, the ID photo frame having a size corresponding to the image quality mode is displayed on the through image by the processing in step S305 described above, and the frame data is also recorded by the processing in step S308. A frame F having the vertical and horizontal sizes of the ID photo selected in step S304 is printed on the image printed in a size corresponding to the image quality mode, and the subject is captured within an appropriate size and range within the frame F. An image containing the upper body of the image is printed. Therefore, after printing, by cutting the printing paper along the frame, it is possible to complete an ID photo having a prescribed size that can be used and having an upper body image printed within an appropriate range.

  In addition, since the size of the ID photo is generally smaller than the size of the image taken and printed in the low image quality mode, the ID photo size is not hindered even if the ID photo is taken. Therefore, when the low image quality mode is set, printing can be performed economically using a small size printing paper and using a small amount of ink.

(Fourth embodiment)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the fourth embodiment of the present invention. As in the third embodiment, the printer to be used uniquely determines the print image size from the recorded image size. In this case, the processing procedure on the digital still camera 1 side in the case of using a printer that prints an image with the same size according to the image quality mode at the time of recording even if the size of the printing paper is changed is shown. .

  When the power is turned on, the CPU 5 executes control according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 based on the program stored in the ROM 10. That is, when the user performs a shooting mode setting operation by selecting a desired shooting mode with the key input unit 8, the selected shooting mode is set (step S401). Further, it is determined whether or not the ID photo mode is selected from among the shooting modes (step S402), and if the ID photo mode is not selected, the processing shifts to a shooting process corresponding to the selected shooting mode.

  If the ID photo mode is selected, the image quality mode is forcibly switched to the low image quality mode (step S403). Further, a process for selecting the type of ID photo is performed in the same manner as the process in step S101 described above (step S404).

  Next, the selected ID photo frame is displayed on the through image (with guidance) in a size corresponding to the low image quality mode (step S405). That is, in the state of the ID photo mode, the video RAM 7 stores the image data of the subject image based on the output signal from the image sensor 3 processed by the signal processing circuit 4 at every predetermined timing. Based on this image data, the display circuit 13 drives the display unit 14 so that the subject image formed on the image sensor 3 by the lens unit 2 is displayed as a through image on the display unit 14 including an LCD.

  The entire through image displayed on the display unit 14 is an image printed in the low image quality mode, and the vertical and horizontal sizes are known. In step S404 described above, the type of ID photo is selected, and its vertical and horizontal sizes are also known. Accordingly, assuming that the entire through image displayed on the display unit 14 is the print size in the low image quality mode, the frame of the selected ID photo frame to be displayed on the display unit 14 is determined from the relative relationship to the print size. The size can be calculated. Therefore, the CPU 5 performs this calculation to display an ID photo frame having a size corresponding to the image quality mode on the through image (preferably at the center of the through image).

  Alternatively, a table in which the size data of the frame of the ID photo (visa, passport, resume, car driver's license) to be displayed on the display unit 14 is stored in advance in the ROM 10 and the table corresponds to this. The frame size data is read, and the selected ID photo frame is displayed on the through image.

Therefore, as a result of the processing in step S405, as shown in FIG. 3C, the selected ID photo having a size corresponding to the case where the through image S displayed on the display unit 14 is set to the low image quality mode. A frame F is displayed on the display unit 14. That is, the frame F is displayed relatively large as the size of the selected ID photo increases.
Also in this step S405, the guidance G is displayed outside the frame F.

  Next, the process waits until the shutter button is pressed (step S406). During that time, the photographer looks at the display unit 14 so that the upper body of the photographed person fits within the frame F within an appropriate range. Or the distance from the subject. Then, when the photographer operates the shutter button with the upper body of the subject within an appropriate range within the frame F (step S406; YES), the photographing process is executed in the low image quality mode (step S407), and the through Image data of a captured image in the low image quality mode in which a frame is arranged on the image is recorded in the memory card 12 (step S408).

  When the ID photo has been taken in this manner, the memory card 12 is removed from the digital still camera 1 and set in a printer owned by the user. Alternatively, with the memory card 12 attached to the digital still camera 1, a user-owned printer is connected to the I / O terminal 15, and the memory card 12 is connected via the I / O port 9 and the serial I / O terminal 15. The image data recorded in is output to the printer.

  Here, in the printer used in this embodiment, the print image size is uniquely determined from the recorded image size as in the third embodiment, and even if the size of the printing paper is changed. This is a type of printer that prints images in the same size according to the image quality mode at the time of recording. Therefore, since the image data input to the printer is taken in the low image quality mode, an image having a size smaller than that of the high image quality mode and corresponding to the low image quality mode is printed.

  At this time, the process is forcibly switched to the low image quality mode by the process in step S403 described above, and the selected ID photo frame having a size corresponding to the low image quality mode is displayed on the through image by the process in step S405. Since the frame data is also recorded by the processing in step S408, the frame having the vertical and horizontal sizes of the ID photo selected in step S404 is displayed on the image printed based on the image data shot in the low image quality mode. F is printed, and an image in which the upper body of the subject is accommodated in the frame F with an appropriate size and range is printed. Therefore, after printing, by cutting the printing paper along the frame, it is possible to complete an ID photo having a prescribed size that can be used and having the upper body image printed in an appropriate size and range. .

  In addition, since the size of the ID photo is generally smaller than the size of the image taken and printed in the low image quality mode, the ID photo size is not hindered even if the ID photo is taken. Therefore, by forcibly switching to the low image quality mode and shooting, it is possible to print economically with less ink than when shooting and printing in the low image quality mode.

  In the first and second embodiments, the print size information is recorded on the memory card in association with the image data. However, the print size information may not be recorded. In this case, the user remembers the print size set at the time of shooting, uses a printer dedicated to the print size, and can print on paper of different sizes such as L size, A4 size, B5 size, etc. If this is the case, the remembered print size is manually set in the printer.

  In the third embodiment, when the high image quality mode is set, the size of the frame displayed on the through image becomes considerably small, and only a very small portion on the captured image is necessary. Therefore, only that portion may be extracted and recorded. Thus, it is possible to save ink by avoiding unnecessary printing.

  Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, when the ID photo mode is selected, the image quality mode is switched to the low image quality mode. However, when the ID photo type is selected, the image quality mode corresponding to the ID photo type is selected. You may make it switch automatically. As a result, even when the required print size differs greatly depending on the type of ID photo, an image having a size that can ensure the required print size can be recorded.

  In the first, second, third, and fourth embodiments, the through image is displayed outside the ID photo frame, but the through image is displayed only within the frame. Also good.

  In the first, second, third, and fourth embodiments, a frame is displayed on the through image. However, in the second and fourth embodiments, a frame is displayed on the through image. There is also a case where no is displayed.

  In the first, second, third, and fourth embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to the ID photo mode for taking ID photos for visa, passport, etc. has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and frames (frames) such as a heart shape, a circle, a tape (video) label shape, a disc label shape, and a business card shape may be displayed on the through image and applied to the shooting mode. The present invention can be applied if the required print size is well determined.

  In the first, second, third, and fourth embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to an electronic still camera has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other than that. It can be easily applied to mobile phone terminals with cameras, PDAs with cameras (Personal Digital Assistants), personal computers with cameras, etc., and any device with an imaging function can be applied. can do.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a digital still camera common to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a display transition diagram in the same embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a recorded image and a picked-up image. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence in the 4th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Digital Still Camera 3 Image Sensor 4 Signal Processing Circuit 5 CPU
7 Video RAM
8 Key input section 9 I / O port 10 ROM
11 RAM
12 Memory Card 13 Display Circuit 14 Display 15 Serial I / O Terminal A Captured Image B Recorded Image F Frame G Guidance P Print Size S Through Image

Claims (18)

Imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data; and display means for displaying a through image of the subject based on image data output from the imaging means and displaying a frame for a photographing guide on the through image In an imaging device comprising:
A specifying means for specifying the print paper size according to the operation;
An image pickup apparatus comprising: a display frame control unit that changes a size of the frame displayed on the display unit in accordance with a print paper size designated by the designation unit.   In a state where the through image and the shooting guide frame are displayed on the display means, a shooting operation is executed in response to a shooting instruction, and the image data of the subject is recorded together with information indicating the print paper size. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising recording control means for recording on a medium.   An image in which a shooting operation frame is displayed in response to a shooting instruction in a state where the through image and the shooting guide frame are displayed on the display unit, and the shooting guide frame is displayed on the through image. 2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising recording control means for recording data on a recording medium. In an imaging apparatus including an imaging unit that images a subject and outputs image data, and a recording unit that records image data output from the imaging unit.
Shooting mode setting means for setting one of a plurality of shooting modes according to the operation;
When shooting is instructed in a state where a predetermined shooting mode is set by the setting means, a shooting operation is performed, and the image data is recorded together with information indicating a predetermined print paper size corresponding to the predetermined shooting mode. An image pickup apparatus comprising: a recording control unit that causes the recording unit to perform recording. In an imaging apparatus comprising: an imaging unit that images a subject and outputs image data; and a recording unit that records image data output from the imaging unit as a recorded image.
A specifying means for specifying the print paper size according to the operation;
An imaging apparatus comprising: a determining unit that determines a size and / or number of the image data to be arranged on a recorded image to be recorded on the recording unit according to a print paper size designated by the designation unit .   The image processing apparatus further comprises recording control means for recording the recording image in which the image data is arranged in the size and / or number of sheets and information indicating the print paper size designated by the designation means on the recording medium. The imaging device according to claim 5. The display further includes a display unit that displays a through image of the subject based on the image data output from the imaging unit and displays a frame for a shooting guide on the through image.
The imaging apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the recording control unit extracts only an image within the frame of the through image and arranges the extracted image within the frame on the recording image.   8. A setting means for arbitrarily setting the number of image data to be arranged on the recorded image within the number of image data determined by the determining means according to an operation. The imaging device described.   The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising display control means for displaying guidance such as precautions for photographing together with the photographing guide frame on the through image. Imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data; and display means for displaying a through image of the subject based on image data output from the imaging means and displaying a frame for a photographing guide on the through image In an imaging device comprising:
An image pickup apparatus comprising: a display control unit configured to display guidance such as precautions during photographing together with the photographing guide frame on the display unit. Imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data; and display means for displaying a through image of the subject based on image data output from the imaging means and displaying a frame for a photographing guide on the through image And an image pickup apparatus comprising a recording control means for recording image data output from the image pickup means on a recording medium,
A designation means for designating an image size of image data to be recorded on the recording medium according to an operation;
An image pickup apparatus comprising: a display frame control unit that changes a size of the frame displayed on the display unit according to an image size specified by the specifying unit. Imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data; and display means for displaying a through image of the subject based on image data output from the imaging means and displaying a frame for a photographing guide on the through image And an image pickup apparatus comprising a recording control means for recording image data output from the image pickup means on a recording medium,
Shooting mode setting means for setting one of a plurality of shooting modes according to the operation;
When the shooting mode for displaying the shooting guide frame on the through image is set by the setting means, the image size setting for changing the image size of the image data to be recorded on the recording medium to a predetermined image size is set. And an imaging device. Imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data; and display means for displaying a through image of the subject based on image data output from the imaging means and displaying a frame for a photographing guide on the through image And a computer included in the imaging apparatus including a designation unit that designates a print paper size according to an operation,
An imaging control program that functions as a display frame control unit that changes a size of the frame displayed on the display unit in accordance with a print paper size designated by the designation unit. An imaging unit that images a subject and outputs image data, a recording unit that records image data output from the imaging unit, and a shooting mode setting unit that sets one of a plurality of shooting modes according to an operation A computer included in the imaging apparatus,
When shooting is instructed in a state where a predetermined shooting mode is set by the shooting mode setting means, a shooting operation is performed, and image data together with information indicating a predetermined print paper size corresponding to the predetermined shooting mode is obtained. An imaging control program that functions as a recording control unit for recording in the recording unit. An imaging apparatus comprising: an imaging unit that images a subject and outputs image data; a recording unit that records image data output from the imaging unit as a recorded image; and a designation unit that designates a print paper size according to an operation A computer with
An imaging control functioning as a determination unit that determines the size and / or number of the image data to be arranged on a recorded image to be recorded in the recording unit in accordance with a print paper size designated by the designation unit program. Imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data; and display means for displaying a through image of the subject based on image data output from the imaging means and displaying a frame for a photographing guide on the through image A computer having an imaging device comprising:
An imaging control program that causes the display means to function as display control means for displaying guidance such as precautions during photographing together with the photographing guide frame. Imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data; and display means for displaying a through image of the subject based on image data output from the imaging means and displaying a frame for a photographing guide on the through image A computer having an image pickup apparatus comprising: a recording control unit that records image data output from the image pickup unit on a recording medium; and a designation unit that specifies an image size of the image data to be recorded on the recording medium according to an operation. The
An imaging control program that functions as a display frame control unit that changes a size of the frame displayed on the display unit according to an image size specified by the specifying unit. Imaging means for imaging a subject and outputting image data; and display means for displaying a through image of the subject based on image data output from the imaging means and displaying a frame for a photographing guide on the through image A computer having an imaging apparatus comprising: a recording control unit that records image data output from the imaging unit on a recording medium; and a shooting mode setting unit that sets any of a plurality of shooting modes according to an operation.
Image size setting for changing the image size of the image data to be recorded on the recording medium to a predetermined image size when a shooting mode for displaying the shooting guide frame on the through image is set by the setting unit An imaging control program that functions as means.

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