JP2006201466A - Input control unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an input control unit capable of performing operations relating to photography or reproduction of an image with small malfunction and good operability. <P>SOLUTION: The input control unit is equipped with an operation portion display means (21) of displaying one operation portion corresponding to a position with a designated region on an input surface, an input detecting means (23) of arranging an area having a different outward appearance surface at a display position where the one operation portion is represented on the input surface and detecting inputs of a position in each region, and an operation input control means (30) of controlling operation input based upon a detection result of a position in each region having the different outward appearance surface corresponding to the one displayed operation portion. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an input control device that can perform operations related to image capturing or reproduction with few erroneous operations and good operability.

  Digital cameras are equipped with many different functions using digital technology. However, while various functions can be realized, an operation panel for using the functions requires a large number of operation buttons corresponding to the installed functions. For this reason, a technique is known in which a touch panel type operation panel is used as the input device and the display of the operation member is changed in accordance with the operation content. On the other hand, since the touch panel detects the position of a finger or the like in contact with the touch panel surface, a problem has been pointed out that an erroneous operation is likely to occur due to the finger being displaced from the normal position.

Therefore, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which an area displayed on a touch panel is divided into a plurality of areas, and identification markings are provided in each of the plurality of areas.
JP 2004-142254 A

  By the way, in a normal touch panel, since the display button is selected or confirmed by touching the displayed button, the operational feeling is scarce. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-26853 also clarifies that after confirming this, a confirmation button should be provided in a portion other than the touch panel unit, and selection should be confirmed and determined by pressing this confirmation button.

  However, it is considered that providing the part for operating the selection and the part for operating the confirmation increases the operation procedure, which leads to deterioration in operability. However, there is no description for solving this problem and no description suggesting the solution.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an input control apparatus that can perform an operation related to photographing or reproduction of an image with few erroneous operations and good operability.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an input control device according to claim 1 of the present invention is an input control device having an input surface for performing an operation related to photographing or reproduction of an image. An operation unit display means for displaying one operation unit in correspondence with a position having the region, and a region having a different appearance surface at the display position representing the one operation unit on the input surface. Input detecting means for detecting an input of the position in the operation, and an operation input control means for controlling the operation input based on the detection result of the position in each region having a different external surface corresponding to the displayed one operation section. It was.

  The input control device according to claim 2 of the present invention is an input control device having an input surface for performing an operation related to photographing or reproduction of an image, and corresponds to a position having a predetermined region on the input surface. An operation unit display means for displaying one operation unit and an area having at least two appearance surfaces at the display position representing the one operation unit on the input surface, and inputting a position in one area Input detection means for detecting a first instruction input, a position input in the other region as a second instruction input, and an operation input control for controlling an operation input based on the first instruction input and the second instruction input. Means.

  An input control device according to a third aspect of the present invention is an input control device having an input surface for performing an operation related to photographing or reproduction of an image, and corresponds to a position having a predetermined area on the input surface. The operation unit display means for displaying one operation unit and the input surface corresponding to the one operation unit out of the input surfaces have a three-dimensional shape, and one slope of the solid has surface roughness. Input detection means having an appearance surface different from the above-mentioned surface, and operation input control means for controlling the operation input based on a detection result of a position in each region having a different appearance surface corresponding to the one operation unit displayed above Equipped with.

  The input control device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the input control device according to the above-described invention, wherein the region having the different appearance surface is provided at a biased position in the region of the one operation unit. It is done.

  In the input control device according to claim 5 of the present invention, in the input control device according to the above-described invention, when the two operation units are arranged side by side, the regions having different surface appearances are separated from each other. Provided in a position that is biased in the direction.

  The input control device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the input control device according to the above-described invention, wherein the operation input control means includes a first process among the processes applied to the input surface. When an input to the applied part is detected, a display related to the function corresponding to this input position is performed, and then an input to the part subjected to the second processing after this display is detected. The setting contents of the displayed function are updated each time.

  An input control device according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the input control device according to the above-described invention, wherein the operation input control means includes a first process among the processes applied to the input surface. When an input to the applied part or the part subjected to the second process is detected, a display relating to the function corresponding to each input position is performed and the setting contents of the displayed function are updated. It was.

  An input control device according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the input control device according to the above-described invention, wherein the operation input control means includes a first process among the processes performed on the input surface. When the input to the applied part and the part subjected to the second processing is not detected for a predetermined time continuously, the display related to the function corresponding to each input position is stopped.

  An input control device according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the input control device according to the above-described invention, further comprising detection means for detecting an operation instruction related to photographing, and according to a detection result of the detection means. Thus, the response relating to the recognition of the input by the operation input control means is switched.

  The input control device according to claim 10 of the present invention is the input control device according to the invention described above, wherein when the operation instruction related to photographing is detected by the detection means, the input is performed by the operation input control means. Reduce the recognition sensitivity of.

  An input control apparatus according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is an input control apparatus having an input surface for performing an operation related to image capturing or reproduction, and corresponds to a position having a predetermined area on the input surface. An operation unit display means for displaying one operation unit and a region having a different appearance surface at the display position representing the one operation unit on the input surface are arranged, and an input of a position in each region is detected. An image sensing operation or a reproduction operation, comprising: an input detection unit; and an operation input control unit that controls an operation input based on a detection result of a position in each region having a different appearance surface corresponding to the displayed one operation unit. The response related to the recognition of the input by the operation input control means is switched in accordance with the state of.

  The input control device according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the input control device according to the above-described invention, wherein the operation relating to the photographing or reproduction is at least one of strobe setting, photographing lens setting, and exposure setting. Including one.

  An input control device according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the input control device according to the above-described invention, wherein the external surface has at least a rough surface, and the rough surface is within the region of the operation unit at the position. It is provided in the position biased.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform operations related to image capturing or reproduction with good operability with few erroneous operations.

  First, a touch panel used in the input control device according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the principle of a resistive touch panel. The touch panel is composed of glass and a transparent film that covers the glass. ITO (Indium Tin Oxide), which is a transparent conductive material, is provided on each of the opposing surfaces of the glass and film in an electrode lattice.

  Normally, the glass and the film are separated from each other, but when the film is pushed down with a finger or a pen, the conductive film of the glass and the film comes into contact with each other to form a conduction circuit. Therefore, the position (XY coordinate) in the pressed plane can be detected by measuring the partial pressure due to the resistance of each electrode grid on the glass surface and the film surface.

  The touch panel is provided on a display unit (for example, TFT liquid crystal) that displays a plurality of operation parts, and by detecting the position pressed by the above-described method, the part operated by the user can be specified. . That is, a pointing device such as a touch panel can be used as an operation input unit having a predetermined operation function by being combined with a display unit.

  Note that the touch panel used in the present invention is not limited to the resistive film system described here, but a known touch panel such as an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave system, an infrared light shielding system, a capacitive system, or an electromagnetic induction system touch panel is used. May be. In addition, for example, a memory liquid crystal display element that does not erase the display image even when the power is turned off may be used as the display unit in addition to the TFT liquid crystal.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments of an input control device according to the present invention will be described by taking a digital camera as an example.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the digital camera 1 including the input control device according to the first embodiment.

  The digital camera 1 includes a photographic lens system 11, an imaging device 12, an imaging circuit 13, AE15, AF16, an image processing circuit 17, a detachable memory 18, a display unit 21, a display drive circuit 22, a touch panel 23, a built-in memory 25, a power SW 26, A mode switch 27, an operation member 28, a CPU 30, a battery 31 and a power supply circuit 32 are provided.

  The taking lens system 11 includes a zoom optical system, a diaphragm, an autofocus optical system, and the like. The image pickup device 12 has a light receiving unit made up of, for example, several million pixels, and converts a subject image incident through the photographing lens system 11 into an electric signal. The imaging circuit 13 performs signal processing such as AGC (automatic gain control) processing and CDS (correlated double sampling) processing on the image data. The AE 15 performs automatic exposure calculation based on the image data. The AF 16 performs automatic focus calculation based on the image data.

  The image processing circuit 17 performs processing such as Y (luminance) / C (color) generation processing and color matrix processing relating to RGB signals having an appropriate color balance. The removable memory 18 is a recording medium for storing image data.

  The display unit 21 arranges and displays a plurality of operation parts for the touch panel. The display drive circuit 22 controls the display operation of the display unit 21. The touch panel 23 detects the position on the surface operated by the user. The input unit 24 is configured by combining the display unit 21, the display drive circuit 22, and the touch panel 23, and can function as an operation input unit.

  The built-in memory 25 stores various data. The power SW 26 turns on / off the power of the digital camera 1. The mode SW 27 is a switch for inputting information for identifying a user (beginner, advanced player) and an operation mode (communication mode, playback mode, shooting mode) of the digital camera. The operation member 28 is a member for operating a predetermined function such as a release button exclusively.

  The CPU 30 controls the overall operation of the digital camera 1. The battery 31 and the power supply circuit 32 supply power to each part of the digital camera 1.

  Next, the operation of the input control device according to the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a rear view of the digital camera 1. On the back surface of the digital camera 1, an input unit 24, a mode SW 27, a liquid crystal monitor 35, a finder 36 and a release button 37 are provided. The mode SW 27 is provided with a user mode SW 27a and an operation mode SW 27b.

  In FIG. 3, the user mode SW27a is set to “beginner mode”, and the operation mode SW27b is set to “shooting mode”. The “beginner mode” is a mode used when shooting using basic functions without using special functions. By selecting this “beginner mode”, the input unit 24 has “ZOOM”, “flash”, “self-timer”, “macro”, “cross key”, “menu”, “decision” as operation members. Is displayed. Further, by setting the operation mode SW 27 b to “shooting mode”, a through image of the subject is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 35.

  Each time the user presses “flash” on the input unit 24, it is possible to instruct to prohibit or cancel the use of flash photography. On the liquid crystal monitor 35 of FIG. 4, a display that flash photography is prohibited is displayed.

  When the user presses “Menu” on the input unit 24, a menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 35 of FIG. The user operates the “cross key” and “decision” of the input unit 24 to select the “shooting”, “editing”, “memory card”, and “setting” tabs and execute a desired process. Can do.

  FIG. 6 shows a state where the user mode SW 27a is set to the “expert mode”. In addition to the operation members related to the basic functions, “drive”, “photometry”, “exposure correction”, and “ISO” are newly displayed on the input unit 24 as operation members. Thus, the user can execute shooting under special conditions, continuous shooting, shooting with exposure / sensitivity set, and the like.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the input unit 24. FIG. 7A is a plan view of the input unit 24, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of the input unit 24 along the arrow AA.

  Each of the operation members has a convex three-dimensional shape, and a part of the region 70 represented by hatching in the drawing has a surface roughness different from that of the other regions. Therefore, the user can search for the position of the operation member by detecting the convex portion of the input unit 24 and can perform a desired operation by touching the region 70 of the operation member. When the operation member is different only in the convex shape or only the surface roughness is different, there is a possibility that the operation member may be touched and input the operation while searching for the operation member by blind touch. According to this, such an erroneous operation can be avoided. The shape of the operation member is not limited to a convex shape, and may be an uneven shape.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, by providing the region 70 at a position away from the center of the operation member, for example, a position biased toward the end, the region 70 is inadvertently moved into the region 70 during the operation of the convex portion. Misoperations such as contact can be reduced. Moreover, about the operation member arrange | positioned along with the horizontal direction, as shown to FIG. (1), misoperation can further be reduced by providing the area | regions 70 mutually apart.

  Next, an operation processing procedure using the above-described operation member will be described with reference to an imaging condition selection process shown in FIG. In the photographing condition selection process shown in FIG. 4, when “flash”, “self-timer”, or “macro” is selected, photographing conditions corresponding to the operation member are displayed on the display unit 21 of the input unit 24, and the photographing conditions are further selected. A specific shooting function can be selected.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the photographing condition display selection operation.

  In step S01, when the power of the digital camera 1 is turned on, the CPU 30 performs various initial settings. For example, the table value is set to a default value, or the previous setting state is restored. In step S02, a shooting operation is waited.

  In steps S03 to S04, when the user touches the convex portion of the operation member, a function menu corresponding to the operation member is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 35. In steps S05 to S06, when the user touches the area 70 of the operation member, the function provided in the menu is selectively changed every time the area 70 is touched. For example, in FIG. 4, flash use and use prohibition are alternately selected.

  In steps S07 to S08, when the user operates either the convex portion of the operation member or the region 70 within a predetermined time, the process returns to step S04 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when the user does not operate any of the convex portions of the operation member and the region 70 within a predetermined time in steps S07 to S08, the shooting condition display is erased in order to end the selection operation in step S09. Then, the process returns to step S02 to enter a state of waiting for the shooting operation.

  In step S10, when the power is turned off, the photographing condition selection process is terminated.

[Variation 1 of the first embodiment]
Variation 1 of the first embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that an independent selection operation can be performed by operating any one of the convex portion of the operation member and the region 70.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the photographing condition display selection operation according to the variation.

  In step S15, when the power of the digital camera 1 is turned on, the CPU 30 performs various initial settings. For example, the table value is set to a default value, or the previous setting state is restored. In step S16, a shooting operation is awaited.

  In steps S17 to S18, when the user presses the convex portion of the operation member or touches the region 70 of the operation member, a function menu corresponding to the operation member is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 35 in step S19. In step S20, each time the user presses the convex portion of the operation member or touches the area 70, the function provided in the menu is selectively changed and selected. For example, in FIG. 4, flash use and use prohibition are alternately selected.

  In step S21, when the user operates either the convex portion of the operation member or the region 70 within a predetermined time, the process returns to step S19 and the above-described function change process is repeated. On the other hand, when the user does not operate any of the convex portions of the operation member and the region 70 within the predetermined time in step S21, the photographing condition display is erased in step S22 to end the selection operation. Returning to S16, the camera enters a state of waiting for a shooting operation.

  In step S23, when the power is turned off, the photographing condition selection process is terminated.

[Variation 2 of the first embodiment]
Variation 2 of the first embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the validity / invalidity of the operation member is determined. For example, in addition to the operation members related to the basic function, “drive”, “photometry”, “exposure correction”, and “ISO” which are operation members corresponding to the “expert mode” are displayed on the input unit 24 in FIG. ing. However, these operation members are not effective operation members in the “beginner mode” of FIG. Therefore, in this variation, the imaging condition selection process is executed when the operation member operated by the user is valid.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the photographing condition display selection operation according to the variation.

  In step S25, when the power of the digital camera 1 is turned on, the CPU 30 performs various initial settings. For example, the table value is set to a default value, or the previous setting state is restored. In step S26, a shooting operation is waited.

  In steps S27 to S28, when the user touches the convex portion of the operation member, it is checked whether or not the operation member is valid. If it is not valid, the process returns to step S26 to wait for a shooting operation. If it is valid, a function menu corresponding to the operation member is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 35 in step S29. In steps S30 to S31, when the user touches the area 70 of the operation member, the function provided in the menu is alternatively changed and selected every time the area 70 is touched. For example, in FIG. 4, flash use and use prohibition are alternately selected.

  In steps S32 to S33, when the user operates either the convex portion of the operation member or the region 70 within a predetermined time, the process returns to step S29 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when the user does not operate any of the convex portions of the operation member and the region 70 within the predetermined time in steps S32 to S33, the shooting condition display is erased in step S34 to end the selection operation. Then, the process returns to step S26 to enter a state of waiting for the photographing operation.

  In step S35, when the power is turned off, the photographing condition selection process is terminated.

[Variation 3 of the first embodiment]
Variation 3 of the first embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it includes processing in a case where an operation related to imaging and an imaging condition selection operation compete. For example, this is a case where the release button 37 is operated during the shooting condition selection operation. In this variation, priority is given to processing related to shooting.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the photographing condition display selection operation according to the variation.

  In step S40, when the power of the digital camera 1 is turned on, the CPU 30 performs various initial settings. For example, the table value is set to a default value, or the previous setting state is restored. In step S41, a shooting operation is awaited.

  In steps S42 to S43, when the user touches the convex portion of the operation member, a function menu corresponding to the operation member is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 35. In steps S44 to S45, when the user touches the area 70 of the operation member, the function provided in the menu is alternatively changed and selected every time the area 70 is touched. For example, in FIG. 4, flash use and use prohibition are alternately selected.

  In steps S46 to S47, when the release operation is performed, the sensitivity of the operation member is set low. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a finger or the like from touching the operation member during the release operation and causing an erroneous operation.

  In steps S48 to S49, when the user operates either the convex portion of the operation member or the region 70 within a predetermined time, the process returns to step S43 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when the user does not operate any of the convex portions of the operation member and the area 70 within a predetermined time in steps S48 to S49, the photographing condition display is erased in step S50 in order to end the selection operation. Returning to step S41, the camera enters a state of waiting for a shooting operation.

  In step S51, when the power is turned off, the photographing condition selection process is terminated.

  Note that the processing in the case where the operation related to shooting and the shooting condition selection operation compete can be similarly applied to the shooting condition selection processing shown in FIG. FIG. 12 shows the processing procedure as a flowchart, but since it is the same procedure as the above-described processing, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, the shape or structure of the operation member provided in the input unit 24 is different from that in the first embodiment. Accordingly, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 13A is a perspective view of the digital camera as viewed from the back, and FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional view of the operation member 24a. In the second embodiment, the three-dimensional shape of the operation member is a triangular prism body, and an area 70 is provided on one surface of the triangular prism body that has been processed with a roughness different from that of the other surface.

  The cross-sectional shape of the triangular prism is an unequal triangle, and a surface with a large area is assigned to the convex portion, and a region 70 is provided on the surface with a small area. If this shape is used, the operation of the convex portion is facilitated. On the other hand, in order to contact the region 70, it is necessary to move the finger specially, and thus an erroneous operation such as touching the region 70 during the operation of the convex portion occurs. Can be avoided. If the region 70 is provided in the vicinity of the mountain-shaped base, it is more effective in preventing the occurrence of an erroneous operation.

[Variation 1 of the second embodiment]
In variation 1 of the second embodiment, the shape or structure of the operating member provided in the input unit 24 is different from that of the second embodiment. Accordingly, the same parts as those of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 14 (1) is a perspective view of the digital camera as seen from the back, and FIG. 14 (2) is a cross-sectional view of the operation member 24a. In this variation, the portion assigned as the convex portion in the second embodiment has a concave shape. According to this variation, the contact feeling between the concave portion and the finger is improved, and in order to contact the region 70, it is necessary to move the finger specially. It is possible to avoid erroneous operations such as touching.

[Variation 2 of the second embodiment]
In variation 2 of the second embodiment, the shape or structure of the operating member provided in the input unit 24 is different from that of the second embodiment. Accordingly, the same parts as those of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 15A is a perspective view of the digital camera as viewed from the back, and FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view of the operation member 24a. In this variation, the operation member has a triangular columnar shape, that is, the columnar section has a trapezoidal shape.

  According to this variation form, the upper surface of the trapezoid, which is a convex portion, and the finger first come into contact with each other, so that it is easy to operate, and in order to contact the region 70, it is necessary to move the finger specially. It is possible to avoid an erroneous operation such as touching the area 70 during the operation of the unit.

[Effect of the embodiment]
According to each embodiment described above, the following effects are obtained.

  (1) By processing the surface of the input surface to provide a plurality of types of roughness, the user can surely grasp the operation position and suppress erroneous operations.

  (2) Corresponding to the surface treatment described above, it is possible to perform input with a good operational feeling by assigning different operational sensitivities to each.

  (3) Since the operation member has a three-dimensional shape, and the second operation area having a high roughness is provided at the tip of the inclined portion, it is possible to perform a reliable input with fewer erroneous operations.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, A various aspect can be taken in the range which does not deviate from the technical thought.

  For example, the surface treatment of the region 70 of the operation member may be such that the friction coefficient is different from other portions. Further, the convex portion of the operation member and the region 70 may be made of different materials so that the tactile sensations are different. Further, the region 70 may be visually identifiable by giving a color different from that of the surrounding region.

  Further, the surface treatment method of the region 70 may be different for each functional unit of the operation member. In addition, a plurality of regions 70 may be provided on the operation member.

  Each function described in the above embodiment may be configured using hardware, or may be realized by reading a program describing each function into a computer using software. Each function may be configured by appropriately selecting either software or hardware.

  Furthermore, each function can be realized by causing a computer to read a program stored in a recording medium (not shown). Here, as long as the recording medium in the present embodiment can record a program and can be read by a computer, the recording format may be any form.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. Further, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, you may combine suitably the component covering different embodiment.

The figure explaining the principle of a resistive film type touch panel. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a digital camera including an input control device according to a first embodiment. The rear view of a digital camera. The rear view of a digital camera. The rear view of a digital camera. The rear view of a digital camera. The figure which shows the structure of an input part. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of imaging condition display selection operation. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of imaging | photography condition display selection operation which concerns on a variation. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of imaging | photography condition display selection operation which concerns on a variation. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of imaging | photography condition display selection operation which concerns on a variation. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of imaging | photography condition display selection operation which concerns on a variation. The perspective view which looked at the digital camera from the back. The perspective view which looked at the digital camera from the back. The perspective view which looked at the digital camera from the back.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Digital camera, 21 ... Display part, 23 ... Touch panel, 24 ... Input part, 27 ... Mode switch, 27a ... User mode SW, 30 ... CPU, 35 ... Liquid crystal monitor, 70 ... Area | region.

Claims (13)

An input control device having an input surface for performing an operation related to photographing or reproduction of an image,
An operation unit display means for displaying one operation unit corresponding to a position having a predetermined area on the input surface;
Of the input surface, an input detection unit that arranges a region having a different appearance surface at a display position representing the one operation unit, and detects an input of a position in each region;
An input control apparatus comprising: an operation input control unit that controls an operation input based on a detection result of a position in each region having different appearance surfaces corresponding to the displayed one operation unit. An input control device having an input surface for performing an operation related to photographing or reproduction of an image,
An operation unit display means for displaying one operation unit corresponding to a position having a predetermined area on the input surface;
Of the input surface, an area having at least two appearance surfaces is arranged at a display position representing the one operation unit, a position input in one area is input as a first instruction, and a position input in the other area is input. Input detecting means for detecting as a second instruction input;
An input control apparatus comprising: an operation input control unit that controls an operation input based on the first instruction input and the second instruction input. An input control device having an input surface for performing an operation related to photographing or reproduction of an image,
An operation unit display means for displaying one operation unit corresponding to a position having a predetermined area on the input surface;
Among the input surfaces, the input surface corresponding to the one operation unit has a three-dimensional shape, and an input detection unit having an appearance surface whose surface roughness is different from the other surfaces on one slope of the solid;
An input control apparatus comprising: an operation input control unit that controls an operation input based on a detection result of a position in each region having different appearance surfaces corresponding to the displayed one operation unit.   The input control device according to claim 1, wherein the region having the different appearance surface is provided at a position biased in the region of the one operation unit.   The input control device according to claim 4, wherein when the two operation units are arranged side by side, the regions having different surface appearances are provided at positions that are biased away from each other.   The operation input control means performs a display related to the function corresponding to the input position when an input to the portion subjected to the first process is detected among the processes performed on the input surface, 2. The setting content of the displayed function is updated each time an input to a portion subjected to the second process is detected after the display. Input control device.   When the operation input control means detects an input to the part subjected to the first process or the part subjected to the second process among the processes applied to the input surface, The input control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input control apparatus is configured to display a function related to the function and to update a setting content of the displayed function.   The operation input control means, when the input to the part subjected to the first process and the part subjected to the second process among the processes performed on the input surface is not continuously detected for a predetermined time The input control device according to claim 1, wherein display relating to a function corresponding to each input position is stopped. It further has a detecting means for detecting an operation instruction related to photographing,
4. The input control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a response related to recognition of input by the operation input control means is switched according to a detection result of the detection means.   10. The input control apparatus according to claim 9, wherein when an operation instruction related to photographing is detected by the detection means, the input recognition sensitivity is lowered by the operation input control means. An input control device having an input surface for performing an operation related to photographing or reproduction of an image,
An operation unit display means for displaying one operation unit corresponding to a position having a predetermined area on the input surface;
Of the input surface, an input detection unit that arranges a region having a different appearance surface at a display position representing the one operation unit, and detects an input of a position in each region;
Operation input control means for controlling the operation input based on the detection result of the position in each region having a different appearance surface corresponding to the one operation unit displayed above,
An input control apparatus characterized by switching a response related to recognition of an input by the operation input control means according to a state of a photographing operation or a reproduction operation.   The input control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation related to photographing or reproduction includes at least one of strobe setting, photographing lens setting, and exposure setting.   The input control device according to claim 4, wherein the external surface has at least a rough surface, and the rough surface is provided at a position offset in the region of the operation portion at the position.

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