JP2008301231A - Photographing device, electronic device, and photographing support system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographing device, an electronic device, and a photographing support system which prevent a user from missing sights or the like on a trip and forgetting a commemorative photo, and does not require the user to conduct troublesome photographing mode setting. <P>SOLUTION: Photographing conditions corresponded to positional information or time information is read from mode list information, and a digital camera 10 is set in a stand-by state. The stored positional information or time information, and an output of a position acquisition function part 45 and an output of a clock function part 31d are compared at a system control function part 31a. When comparison results correspond with each other, the digital camera 10 is started to be in a state ready to photograph under the set photographing conditions from the stand-by state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  More particularly, the present invention relates to a photographing apparatus and an electronic apparatus equipped with a position specifying function, and a photographing support system. More specifically, the position specifying function is provided to notify a recommended photographing position of a famous place and the like, and photographing according to a photographing scene. The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, an electronic apparatus, and an imaging support system that support the system.

  In recent years, using a mobile terminal (for example, a camera) equipped with a position specifying function such as a global positioning system (hereinafter abbreviated as GPS), a user can move from a current position to a target position. Helping navigation systems are widely known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). The above GPS obtains information (latitude, longitude, altitude, etc.) and date / time information (Greenwich Mean Time; GMT) on the earth by receiving radio signals transmitted from multiple orbiting satellites. It is a satellite positioning system that can do.

  In addition, a system that registers a target location and notifies it when it is determined that it has arrived by GPS is widely known (for example, see Patent Document 2 below).

On the other hand, various camera systems using GPS have been proposed. For example, there is a camera that specifies a position by GPS and automatically sets a shooting mode such as white balance of the camera based on weather information (see Patent Document 3 below).
JP 2002-214684 A JP 2001-257920 A JP 2004-336326 A

  However, GPS, which is widely used as the position specifying technique described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 described above, has a problem of measurement accuracy, a condition incapable of measurement due to an obstacle, and the like. For this reason, the scenes that can be applied are limited, and there is a problem that even if an attempt is made to support the shooting mode using only position information using GPS, there is a problem that it cannot be performed.

  In addition, simply notifying the arrival at the shooting position has the problem that the user does not know what is best to shoot at that location and what is the best setting for the camera. Yes.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to prevent the user from missing a sight or the like on a trip or forgetting a commemorative photo, and to set a troublesome shooting mode setting. It is to provide a photographing apparatus, an electronic apparatus, and a photographing support system that may not be performed.

  That is, the invention described in claim 1 is an information setting means for setting information, a schedule generation means for generating schedule information from place name information and time information input from the information setting means, and a mode based on the schedule information. A mode list information generating unit that generates list information, a mode list information setting unit that sets the mode list information generated by the schedule generating unit in the photographing apparatus, a position detecting unit that outputs position information, and a time information. A time detection means, a start condition setting means for reading out the list from the mode list information, and setting position information and time information registered in the list as a start condition; a start condition set by the start condition setting means; A comparison means for comparing the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information; There upon detecting a match, characterized by comprising a control means for enabling the photographing operation in the photographing conditions the activation condition setting means is stored in the read list.

  The invention according to claim 2 is a photographing apparatus operable based on mode list information including a plurality of lists including information relating to photographing conditions corresponding to position information or time information, from the mode list information. A setting unit that reads the list and sets position information and time information recorded in the list as activation conditions, a position detection unit that outputs position information, a time detection unit that outputs time information, and the setting unit When the comparison means detects a match between the read activation condition and the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information, and the comparison means detects a match, the setting means reads the shooting conditions stored in the list read out. And a control means for enabling a photographing operation.

  The invention according to claim 3 is recorded in the list in which the list is sequentially read and read from the mode list information composed of a plurality of lists including information on the photographing conditions corresponding to the position information or the time information. When the photographing device is set as the photographing condition and when it is detected that the photographing device is present at the position recorded in the list, or when it is detected that the time is recorded in the list, the set operation is performed. An electronic device that can be connected to a photographing device capable of photographing under conditions, and includes information setting means, schedule generation means for generating schedule information from place name information and time information input from the setting means, and the schedule information Generating means for generating the mode list information based on the setting means, and setting means for setting the mode list information generated by the generating means to the photographing apparatus. Characterized in that it Bei.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging device comprising an electronic device for setting schedule information and generating mode list information from the schedule information, and an imaging device capable of setting operating conditions based on the mode list information. In the support system, the electronic device includes information setting means, schedule generation means for generating schedule information from place name information and time information input from the setting means, and the mode list information based on the schedule information. Generating means, and setting means for setting the mode list information generated by the generating means to the photographing apparatus, and the photographing apparatus reads the list from the mode list information and records it in the list Setting means for setting the activated position information and time information as activation conditions, and position detection for outputting position information. Means, a time detection means for outputting time information, a start condition set by the setting means, a comparison means for comparing the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information, and the comparison means match. And a control unit that, when detected, enables a shooting operation under the shooting conditions stored in the list read by the setting unit.

  The invention according to claim 5 is an input means for inputting at least place name information and time information, a schedule generation means for generating schedule information from the place name information and time information inputted from the input means, and the schedule information. Mode list information generating means for generating mode list information based on the mode list information setting means for setting mode list information generated by the schedule generating means, position detecting means for detecting and outputting position information, and time information. Time detection means for detecting and outputting, activation condition setting means for reading out the list from the mode list information, and setting position information and time information recorded in the list as activation conditions, and the activation condition setting means A comparison hand that compares the activated condition with the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information. If, when the comparing means detects a coincidence, characterized by comprising a control means for enabling photographing operation in the photographing condition the activation condition setting means is stored in the read list.

  The invention according to claim 6 is an imaging device operable based on mode list information including a plurality of lists including information on imaging conditions corresponding to at least one of position information and time information. , Reading out the list from the mode list information, setting means for setting position information and time information recorded in the list as activation conditions, position detecting means for detecting and outputting the position information, and detecting time information Output time detection means, comparison means for comparing the start condition set by the setting means with the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information, and when the comparison means detects a match, the setting means And a control means for enabling the photographing operation of the photographing conditions stored in the list read out.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the list is sequentially read from the mode list information composed of a plurality of lists including information on the shooting conditions corresponding to the position information or the time information, and the shooting recorded in the read list When the photographing apparatus is set as a condition and it is detected that the photographing apparatus is present at the position recorded in the list, or when it is detected that the time is recorded in the list, the set photographing condition is set. An electronic device that can be connected to a photographing device capable of photographing with information setting means for inputting information, and schedule generating means for generating schedule information from at least one of place name information and time information input from the information setting means Mode list information generation means for generating the mode list information based on the schedule information, and the mode list information generation Mode list information stage has generated, characterized by comprising a mode list information setting means for setting to said imaging device.

  The invention described in claim 8 includes an electronic device that sets schedule information and generates mode list information from the schedule information, and a photographing apparatus capable of setting photographing conditions based on the mode list information. The electronic device includes information input means for inputting information, schedule generation means for generating schedule information from at least one of place name information and time information input from the information input means, A mode list information generating unit configured to generate the mode list information based on the schedule information; and a setting unit configured to set the mode list information generated by the mode list information generating unit in the imaging device. Read the list from the mode list information, and the position information recorded in this list Setting means for setting time information as an activation condition, position detection means for detecting and outputting position information, time detection means for detecting and outputting time information, activation conditions set by the setting means, and the position A comparison unit that compares the output of the detection unit or the output of the time information, and a control unit that enables a shooting operation under the shooting conditions stored in the list read by the setting unit when the comparison unit detects a match. It is characterized by having.

  According to the present invention, a photographing apparatus, an electronic apparatus, and a photographing support system that do not allow a user to miss a famous place during a trip or the like or forget a memorial photograph there and that does not require a troublesome photographing mode setting by the user. Can be provided.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of a digital camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The digital camera in the present embodiment receives a subject image formed by an optical lens, for example, and photoelectrically converts the image by an imaging element or the like to generate an electrical image signal, and the imaging unit Image recording means for recording the image signal generated by the above in a recording medium or the like as an image data file (hereinafter referred to as an image file) composed of digital image data and photographing data related thereto, and as a transmission source It is configured to include information acquisition means that receives GPS signals from a plurality of positioning satellites and acquires positioning data, time data, and the like for specifying its own position on the earth. The image recording means is configured to record information such as the positioning data and time data in association with the image file.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the digital camera 10 according to the present embodiment includes a lens 11, a charge coupled device (CCD) 12 that is an imaging device, an imaging circuit 13, and an A / D converter 14. , Frame memory 17, FIFO memory 18, TFT liquid crystal drive circuit 19, TFT panel 20, backlight unit 21, video output circuit 22, video output terminal 23, recording buffer 25, recording medium interface ( Recording medium I / F) 26, recording medium 27, first CPU (denoted as CPU 1) 31, second CPU (denoted as CPU 2) 32, actuator drive circuit 35, actuator 36, EEPROM 37, and key Matrix 40, LCD display circuit 41, LCD panel 42, and external wired data interface (external Line data I / F) 44, a position acquisition function unit 45, an antenna 46, a power supply circuit 49, a battery 50, a battery state detection circuit 51, and a backup power supply 52. Yes.

  The lens 11 is provided to form an optical subject image and form an image on the light receiving surface of the CCD 12 serving as an image sensor.

  The CCD 12 is an element that receives an optical subject image formed by the lens 11 and performs photoelectric conversion processing to output an electrical image signal. Here, the imaging device is a solid-state imaging device capable of performing high-speed readout, and a CCD (charge coupled device) is used. However, a CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) or other various types is used. This type of image sensor may be applied.

  The imaging circuit 13 is an electronic circuit that receives an output signal from the CCD 12 and performs various analog signal processing on the image signal. The A / D converter 14 is a circuit that receives an analog image signal output from the imaging circuit 13 and converts it into a digital image signal to perform digital signal processing.

  The frame memory 17 is a temporary storage unit that receives the image signal processed by the A / D converter 14 and temporarily stores the processed image signal and various data related to the image signal. As the frame memory 17, for example, a semiconductor storage element such as SDRAM is applied.

  In the digital camera 10 of the present embodiment, the photographing means for photographing the subject and generating an image signal by the lens 11, the CCD 12, the imaging circuit 13, the A / D converter 14, the frame memory 17 and the like described above. The main part of is composed.

  The FIFO memory 18 is a memory provided to temporarily store the image signal when outputting the image signal to various display devices.

  The TFT liquid crystal driving circuit 9 is a circuit that receives the image signal output from the FIFO memory 18 and controls the TFT panel 20. The TFT panel 20 is a display unit for displaying an image based on an image signal, various kinds of information in the digital camera 10 and the like under the control of the TFT liquid crystal driving circuit 19, and is capable of color display. Yes. Further, the backlight unit 21 is provided on the back side of the TFT panel 20 and is for illuminating the TFT panel 20 from the back side.

  In the digital camera 10 of the present embodiment, the TFT liquid crystal drive circuit 19, the TFT panel 20, the backlight unit 21, and the like described above constitute the main part of the display device that is a display means. The display means displays the subject image photographed by the photographing means in various forms as an electronic image and displays various information associated with the displayed image.

  The video output circuit 22 receives an image signal from the FIFO memory 18 and converts it into, for example, an NTSC format video signal, and is connected to the video output terminal 23 via the video output terminal 23. It is a circuit for outputting to (not shown) etc. The video output terminal 23 is a connection terminal for connecting a signal line such as a video cable for electrically connecting the digital camera 10 and an external display device (not shown).

  The recording buffer 25 records or records on the recording medium 27 as an image file composed of image data generated on the basis of the image signal temporarily stored in the frame memory 17 and shooting data associated therewith. This is a buffer (temporary storage area) used when, for example, a recorded image file is read from the medium 27 and stored in the frame memory 17 temporarily.

  The recording medium I / F 15 is for controlling recording processing of image data and the like on the recording medium 27 and reading processing of image data and the like from the recording medium 27.

  The recording medium 27 is an image file generated including image data based on the image signal generated by the CCD 12, and a non-volatile recording medium for recording various other data, such as a memory having a thin plate shape or a card shape. Card etc. As the recording medium 27, there are various forms such as a form that can be detachably attached to a device such as a digital camera and a form that is fixed to an electric circuit inside the device such as a digital camera. Any of these forms can be applied to the digital camera 10 of the present embodiment.

  An image to be recorded on the recording medium 27 by the recording buffer 25, the recording medium I / F 26, the recording medium 27, etc., and the image data obtained by photographing with the photographing means and the image file composed of the photographing data associated therewith. The main part of the recording means is configured.

  The first CPU 31 is arranged as a main CPU. The first CPU 31 is a control means for comprehensively controlling each circuit in the digital camera of this embodiment. For this purpose, the first CPU 31 of the digital camera 10 has a system control function unit (schedule generating means, mode list information generating means, mode list information setting means) for appropriately controlling (controlling) the entire system in the digital camera 10. , Comparing means, starting means) 31a.

  Various functions such as various electric circuits, for example, a photographing condition automatic setting function unit 31b, a photographing point alarm function unit 31c, a clock function unit (time detection means) 31d, are realized in the system control function unit 31a. It has a control circuit to do.

  The photographing condition automatic setting function unit 31b has a control function for actually setting photographing parameters of the digital camera 10 based on photographing point camera information in the EEPROM 37, for example.

  The shooting point alarm function unit 31c has a function for controlling an alarm function for notifying that when the digital camera 10 reaches the shooting point. The alarm function may be notified by, for example, blinking on the TFT panel 20 or the LCD panel 42, and further notified by vibration by a vibration member such as a vibrator or sound generation by a sound generation member. It may be.

  The clock function unit 31d is a real-time clock (RTC) and is an electric circuit that provides data such as “year”, “month”, “day”, “hour”, “minute”, “second”, and the like. is there. The date and time information generated by the clock function unit 31d is date and time information that is used as a reference in the digital camera 10 by the user using a predetermined operation member of the key matrix 40, and the digital camera 10 A first clock means for setting a basic time representing a specific time and a second clock means for setting an additional time representing a time different from the basic time set by the first clock means. It is configured.

  In other words, in the digital camera 10, two different types of date / time information can be set by the clock function unit 31d having the first clock unit and the second clock unit, and each date / time information can be set. Can be held continuously. These two types of date and time settings can be arbitrarily set by the user.

  In this case, as the setting of the basic time, in the normal case, a standard time (so-called home time) in an environment (location) when the digital camera is mainly used is selected. In addition, as the setting of the additional time, for example, when there is a time difference due to long-distance travel, that is, when the standard time is different from the basic time, the standard time (so-called local time) at the travel destination, etc. Is selected. Furthermore, the clock function unit 31d can acquire date and time information at the time of the photographing operation by the photographing means.

  The first CPU 31 is a control unit that controls each component of the digital camera 10 as described above. On the other hand, the second CPU 32 is a control unit that performs various processing controls mainly for handling image data and the like. For this purpose, the second CPU 32 includes an image compression / decompression function unit 32a, a recording medium access function unit 32b, and the like.

  The image compression / decompression function unit 32a reads the image data stored in the frame memory 17, generates one image file by combining the image data and shooting information associated therewith, and for example, JPEG This is a circuit unit that performs compression processing and the like, and performs decompression processing and the like for the compressed image file read from the recording medium 27 via the recording medium access function unit 32b.

  The recording medium access function unit 32 b is a circuit unit for controlling access to the recording medium 27 by the recording medium interface 26.

  That is, the second CPU 32 receives the image file generated by the first CPU 31, controls the image compression / decompression function unit 32a, performs compression processing of the image file, and forms a compressed image file suitable for recording. Is generated, the compressed image file is transmitted to the recording medium 27 via the recording buffer 25 and the recording medium interface 26 and recorded.

  The second CPU 32 controls the recording medium access function unit 32b, reads the recorded compressed image file from the recording medium 27 via the recording buffer 25 and the recording medium interface 26, and controls the image compression / decompression function unit 32a. And has a function of performing an expansion process.

  The actuator drive circuit 35 is a circuit that controls and drives the actuator 36 based on the control of the first CPU 31. The actuator 36 is a drive source for driving the lens 11 to perform an autofocus operation or a zooming operation.

  The EEPROM 37 is a non-volatile storage medium that stores and holds processing programs (application software) executed by the first CPU 31 and the second CPU 32, various setting data, unique data, and the like in the digital camera 10. For example, a flash ROM is used as the EEPROM 37. In this embodiment, mode list information such as what state the digital camera is in and the shooting point camera information based on the schedule information include the EEPROM 37. Is written in.

  The key matrix 40 is used as a general term for operation input means (information setting means) including various operation switches and operation buttons provided in the digital camera 10 of the present embodiment. That is, a specific configuration example of the key matrix 40 includes, for example, a power button for instructing to switch the power state of the digital camera 10 to an on or off state, a release button for instructing to start a photographing operation, and the lens 11. A zoom button for instructing the zoom operation, a four-way selection key (also referred to as a cross key) used for various settings such as shooting mode selection setting and time setting, and a determination instruction for confirming the selected setting Various operation members, such as a decision button (OK button) used at the time, a switch member that generates a predetermined instruction signal in conjunction with each of the plurality of operation members, and an electricity that transmits the instruction signal from each switch member It is composed of a circuit or the like. Signals generated when various operation members in the key matrix 40 are operated by the user are output to the first CPU 31.

  The key matrix 40 includes a shooting route registration unit 40a for registering shooting schedule information and the like with the digital camera 10 itself, as will be described in detail later.

  The LCD display circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the LCD panel 42 based on the control of the first CPU 31 and displays various information on the LCD panel 42. The LCD panel 42 is composed of, for example, a monochrome LCD or the like, and in the digital camera 10, various setting information that has been set, for example, operation mode information such as a shooting mode, and the number of images that can be recorded on the recording medium 27. This is an information display member for displaying information on exposure such as shutter speed and aperture value at the time of photographing, date and time information, and the like.

  An external wired data interface (external wired data I / F) 44 is a connection part for transmitting and receiving data and the like via a connection cable between the digital camera 10 and an external device such as a personal computer 60. (Interface). For example, as the external priority interface 44, an interface conforming to the USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard or IEEE 1394 is applied.

  The external wired data interface 44 and a connection cable (USB or the like) (not shown) constitute the main part of wired communication means for transmitting and receiving information to and from an external device (not shown).

  The personal computer 60 is connected to the database of the server 63 via the network 61.

  The position acquisition function unit 45 receives the GPS signal received by the GPS antenna 46, measures the intensity of the received signal, and performs frequency conversion (down-conversion) processing and A / D conversion processing on the received GPS signal. A function of performing a predetermined arithmetic process on the signal-processed GPS signal and capturing and tracking a GPS signal from a positioning satellite that is transmitting the received GPS signal. have.

  The position acquisition function unit 45 is connected to the first CPU 31, operates under the control of the first CPU 31, and outputs a signal-processed signal and a calculation result to the first CPU 31.

  The GPS antenna 46 is a part of receiving means for receiving GPS signals transmitted from a plurality of positioning satellites, and is an input unit for the GPS signals. The GPS antenna 46 is connected to a position acquisition function unit 45 that constitutes another part of the receiving means. Thereby, the GPS signal from the positioning satellite received by the GPS antenna 46 is output to the position acquisition function unit 45.

  Information acquisition means (position) for acquiring position information and date / time information for specifying the position of the digital camera 10 on the earth by the GPS antenna 46, the position acquisition function section 45, and the system control function section 31a in the first CPU 31. The main part of the detection means) is configured.

  The power supply circuit 49 is a circuit that performs control to receive power from the battery 50 and the backup power supply 52 based on a command from the first CPU 31 and appropriately supply the power to each electric circuit in the digital camera 10.

  The battery 50 is a main power source in the digital camera 10. The battery 50 supplies power to each electric circuit in the digital camera 10 such as a photographing unit composed of the CCD 12, an image recording unit composed of the recording medium 27, an information acquisition unit composed of the GPS antenna 46, and the like. To supply.

  The battery state detection circuit 51 is a circuit that detects the state of charge of the battery 50, such as the voltage at the battery 50, calculates the remaining battery amount of the battery 50, and outputs the result to the first CPU 31. . In other words, the battery state detection circuit 51 is a power state detection unit that detects the state of charge of the battery (power source) 50.

  The backup power source 52 is provided to always supply the minimum necessary power to the first CPU 31 and the like of the digital camera 10. For example, a sub power supply for holding information such as various setting values and date / time information in the digital camera 10 and enabling date display at all times using the LCD panel 42 or the like. It has become.

  In addition, about the structure of the part which is not related to this embodiment, it is assumed that it is normally comprised similarly to a general digital camera, and illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted about the detailed structure.

  Next, the operation of the digital camera in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the first embodiment, an example in which an actual schedule is registered in the digital camera 10 will be described.

  First, as advance preparations, for example, a trip action schedule is registered in a camera by a user before departure such as a trip. Based on this registration information, as will be described later, shooting information and the like are retrieved from a database on the network or in the camera body, and stored in the camera. In this way, the advance preparation process is performed. Hereinafter, this process will be described.

  When a user turns on a power button (not shown) in the key matrix 40 of the digital camera 10, the digital camera 10 is activated and this sequence is started. Next, in step S1, the first CPU 31 performs initialization processing of the camera internal circuit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2.

  In step S2, the operation mode is selected by operating the key matrix 40 or the like. This operation mode is, for example, a travel shooting mode, a playback mode, a schedule registration mode, or the like. Then, in step S3, it is determined whether or not the selected operation mode is a schedule registration mode. If the schedule registration mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S4. If not, the process proceeds to other mode selection. The processing in this other mode is a general operation mode and is not a feature part of the present embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted here.

  In step S 4, a registration mode screen as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the TFT panel 20. Details of this registration mode will be described later. In step S5, when shooting points are registered according to the screen displayed in step S4, an approximate arrival time is registered in step S6.

  Then, in step S7, it is determined whether or not the shooting point registration has been completed. Here, if the registration has not been completed yet, the process proceeds to step S5, and the subsequent processing is repeated. On the other hand, when the registration of the shooting point is completed in step S7, the display of the registration mode screen is turned off and the process proceeds to step S8.

  In step S8, it is determined whether or not a power button (not shown) in the key matrix 40 of the digital camera 10 has been turned off by the user. If the power button is not turned off, the process proceeds to step S3 and the subsequent processing operations are repeated. On the other hand, when the power button is turned off in step S8, the process proceeds to step S9, where a series of processing is terminated and power off processing is executed. Thus, this sequence is completed.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of the registration mode screen described above.

  This registration mode screen is displayed on the TFT panel 20, and is composed of, for example, five screens in the example shown in FIG. In this case, the approximate arrival time is registered as the approximate time for the name of the shooting point and the expected estimated time in the order of registration. Also, in this example, “□ △ zoo panda” at shooting point 5, “□ △ zoo lion” at 6, shooting point “○ × △ Highland Haunted House”, and “○ × △ high” at shooting point 8. For the “Land Coffee Cup” and the “XX Highland Ferris Wheel” of the same 10, the approximate time remains unregistered. This is because the order of visiting the □ Δ zoo and the XXΔ highland may be changed depending on the congestion situation or the like, or the route itself is unknown. Therefore, in such a case, only the shooting point is registered so as not to miss the shooting point.

  The shooting point and date / time information are set as follows, for example.

  A user causes a menu screen (not shown) to be displayed on the TFT panel 20 by using a predetermined operation member of the key matrix 40 of the digital camera 10, for example, a menu button (not shown) for calling various setting screens. . Next, the user uses a predetermined operation member of the key matrix 40, for example, a character input and conversion key, to select a shooting point setting mode for setting shooting point information from the menu screen, and determine with the determination button. Similarly, the user selects a time setting mode for setting date and time information from the menu screen using a predetermined operation member of the key matrix 40, for example, a four-way selection key, and determines it with the determination button.

  As described above, the shooting point and date / time information can be arbitrarily set by the user using a predetermined operation member (not shown) of the key matrix 40.

  In this way, registration is performed by inputting various kinds of information on the registration mode screen displayed on the TFT panel 20 using, for example, the key matrix 40.

  Next, the database processing operation in the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the case of the first embodiment, since the schedule registration is performed by the main body of the digital camera 10, the network database on the server 63 is stored from the personal computer 60 through the network 61 to the registered data such as travel schedule information. It is necessary to collate and convert shooting point information into shooting information parameters or the like and hold them in the camera. Therefore, this database process is executed.

  First, when a power button (not shown) in the key matrix 40 of the digital camera 10 is turned on by the user, the digital camera 10 is activated and this sequence is started. Next, in step S11a, the first CPU 31 performs initialization processing of the camera internal circuit. Thereafter, the main body of the digital camera 10 and the personal computer (PC) 60 are connected via the external wired data interface 44 in step S12a. Then, the PC connection mode is activated in step S13a. The connection between the digital camera 10 and the personal computer 60 is wired by way of the external wired data interface 44 and the connection cable. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and Bluetooth, wireless LAN, etc. may be used. good.

  When the PC connection mode is activated, the PC application (application) is automatically activated in step S11b on the personal computer 60 side activated in advance. Next, when schedule information as shown in FIG. 3 is transmitted at step S14a on the camera side, the schedule information is received at step S12b on the personal computer 60 side.

  Next, on the personal computer 60 side, shooting points are automatically listed in step S13b. Here, based on the shooting points registered according to the flowchart of FIG. 2 described above, the shooting point database on the network database (server 63) side is accessed in step S11c. Then, shooting point camera information as shown in FIG. 5B is read from the camera-side schedule information as shown in FIG. That is, based on the information input by the user, information such as what kind of shooting point actually exists is listed.

  For example, as the schedule information, the user can set the shooting point and the approximate time of arrival to “1” in front of the station, “1:30 on May 1 (notation 5/1 9:30)”, “ ○ △ Temple ”and“ 10:30 on May 1 (notation 5/1 10:30) ”are only registered. However, even if it is “OO station square” at the shooting point 1, when referring to the network database, the location suitable for shooting may not be one place.

  In such a case, locations suitable for photographing are listed from the photographing point database from “OO station square” which is a keyword of photographing point 1. That is, if the user registers the shooting point of the travel destination, several candidates for the shooting point are listed by the database side in the vicinity of the shooting point. By listing the shooting point candidates in this way, a suitable shooting point is not missed when the user actually takes a picture after going to a travel destination.

  In this case, for example, “XX station square (home)”, “XX station square (ticket gate)”, “XX station square (terminal)” are points 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3, respectively. Listed with name and scheduled time. Similarly, as the points 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, the point names “○ △ temple (entrance)”, “○ △ temple (garden)”, “○ △ temple (whole view)” and the scheduled times are respectively Listed.

  In this way, suitable shooting points and scheduled times are listed for all schedule information registered by the user on the camera body. Note that the number of shooting points to be listed is not limited, but can be specified in advance.

  Next, in step S14b, the camera setting information for the point name read in step S13b is read out against the shooting point database in step S11c. Examples of the configuration of the shooting point camera information include an estimated shooting point arrival time, shooting point position information, a shooting point sample image, an optimum shooting condition at the shooting point, a subject type of the shooting point, and the like.

  The estimated shooting point arrival time is a time calculated from the route registration, and is described as “scheduled time” in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the approximate arrival time is registered by the user, but the shooting point added by the automatic listing in step S13b is not registered by the user. Therefore, the estimated arrival time of each point is calculated in the system control control unit 31a from the information registered by the user.

  The shooting point position information represents the position information of the listed shooting points. The user registers the name of the shooting point, but does not know the position. Therefore, the position information is calculated from the user registration and network database (server 63). This shooting point position information is represented as GPS information (latitude, longitude) in FIG.

  The shooting point sample image is an image for referring to what kind of composition should be taken when the user actually shoots the subject, and is obtained from the network database (server 63). In FIG. 5B, it is expressed as a sample image, which is configured in, for example, JPEG format and displayed on the TFT panel 20.

  The optimum shooting condition at the shooting point is a portion described as camera setting information in FIG. 5B, and each state is shown. For example, shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity, flash on / off, angle of view information, composition, sound effect on / off, and picture creation are set to be the optimum shooting conditions. The angle of view information includes zoom position (Wide / Tele) and macro ON / OFF, and the composition is subject composition information. The sound effect is a shutter sound or the like, and the picture making is color balance information.

  Although not shown in FIG. 5B, the subject types of the shooting points are, for example, natural scenery, buildings, animals, etc., and fine adjustments such as color and sharpness are performed. It has become.

  Thus, various camera conditions are set so that shooting can be performed under optimum conditions from the shooting point and the scheduled time.

  Thus, when the shooting point is read from the network database (server 63), the information of the shooting point is processed for camera transfer on the personal computer 60 side in step S15b. Next, in step S16b, the shooting point camera information processed in step S15b is transmitted to the camera side. On the camera side, shooting point camera information is received from the personal computer 60 side in step S15a.

  In step S16a, shooting point camera information is held in the camera. Subsequently, in step S17a, the PC connection mode is terminated, power-off processing is executed, and this sequence is terminated.

  Next, the processing operation of the camera on the day of travel will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When a user turns on a power button (not shown) in the key matrix 40 of the digital camera 10, the digital camera 10 is activated and this sequence is started. Next, in step S21, the first CPU 31 performs initialization processing of the camera internal circuit. In step S22, the operation mode is selected by operating the key matrix 40 or the like. This operation mode is, for example, the travel photography mode, the reproduction mode, the schedule registration mode, etc. described above.

  In step S23, it is determined whether or not the selected operation mode is the travel photography mode. If the travel shooting mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S24. If not, the process proceeds to other mode selection. The processing in this other mode is a general operation mode and is not a feature part of the present embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted here.

  In step S <b> 24, a schedule selection screen as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the TFT panel 20. Here, the first shooting point of each day of the trip, in this case, “May 1” “XX station square”, “May 2” “□ △ station square”, “May 3” “○ × △ Highland” is displayed. Note that the shooting point can be changed on a date basis in the registered information.

  Next, in step S25, the camera is put into a standby state by operating a power switch (not shown). As a result, the camera can be carried.

  Then, in step S27, it is determined whether it is the scheduled arrival time of the registered shooting point. In this case, it is determined whether it is within 30 minutes of the estimated arrival time. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), if it is in front of the station OO of the shooting point 1-1, within 30 minutes of "9:20", that is, between 8:50 and 9:50. If there is, the process proceeds to step S28, and if it is outside these times, the process proceeds to step S39 described later.

  In step S28, the camera returns from the standby state in preparation for shooting start. In step S29, the current camera position is acquired by the antenna 46 and the position acquisition function unit 45, which are position acquisition means. Then, in the subsequent step S30, it is determined whether or not the camera position has been acquired. As a result, if the position has been acquired, the process proceeds to step S31, where it is determined whether or not the registered shooting point has been reached. If it is determined that the shooting point has not yet been reached, the process proceeds to step S27, and the process operation of the shift is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the camera has arrived at the registered shooting point, the process proceeds to step S33, and an alarm is activated to notify the user that the camera has arrived. As described above, this alarm is executed by blinking display on the TFT panel 20 or the LCD panel 42, vibration by a vibration member such as a vibrator, or sound generation by a sound generation member.

  On the other hand, the case where position acquisition is not performed in step S30 may be a place where GPS position acquisition is difficult, such as an underground shopping center. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S32, and it is determined whether or not it is the arrival time of the registered shooting point. This arrival time may have a margin. As a result of the determination, if the arrival time of the registered photographing point is exactly the same, the process proceeds to step S33, and if not, the process proceeds to step S27 and the process operation of the transition is repeated.

  In step S34, shooting selection is performed, and in the subsequent step S35, it is determined whether or not shooting is to be performed. Here, the process proceeds to step S36 if shooting is performed, and the process proceeds to step S39 described later if shooting is not performed. Here, when shooting is not performed, for example, even if it is a recommended shooting point, shooting is not performed at the user's will, or even if a shooting point is announced, the user is not sure of the current position. There are cases where shooting is not performed, such as reviewing the list.

  In step S <b> 36, a captured sample image for assisting the user's shooting is read from the EEPROM 37. As shown in FIG. 5B, an image that is registered in the EEPROM 37 and captures the subject with a composition suitable for the shooting point is displayed on the TFT panel 20 as an example. You can refer to it.

  Next, in step S37, the camera is set to the optimum shooting mode according to the camera setting information as shown in FIG. Here, the user does not operate the camera setting information. Then, when the photographing operation is executed in step S38, the process proceeds to step S39.

  In step S39, it is determined whether or not shooting at the corresponding shooting point is completed. Here, if the shooting at the corresponding point has not been completed yet, the process proceeds to step S27, and the process operation of the shift is repeated. On the other hand, if the shooting at the corresponding point has been completed in step S39, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, it is determined whether shooting has been completed for all shooting points. Here, when shooting of all shooting points has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S41. In step S41, information on the next shooting point of the currently selected schedule is set in the camera. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S26, and the process operation of the shift is repeated.

  On the other hand, if the shooting at all the shooting points is completed in step S40, the process proceeds to step S42, the power-off process is executed, and this sequence is completed.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the user does not miss a famous place during a trip or the like due to an alarm or forgets a commemorative photo there, and the user does not have to perform troublesome shooting mode setting. A camera can be provided.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the first embodiment described above, the preparatory process for registering the schedule is performed on the digital camera side. In the second embodiment, an example in which the preparatory process and the database process are performed by a personal computer or the like will be described.

  In the second embodiment described below, the basic configuration of the digital camera, personal computer, and the like is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. Parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, illustration and description thereof are omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining operations of pre-processing and database processing of the digital camera in the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In the case of the second embodiment, since the schedule registration is performed on the personal computer 60 side, the network database (server 63) is collated against the registered data such as travel schedule information, and the information of the shooting points is taken It is converted into information parameters etc. and stored in the camera.

  As advance preparation, an application (scheduler software) on the personal computer 60 side is activated and this sequence is started. First, in step S51b, a registration mode screen as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the screen of the personal computer 60, and shooting points are registered according to this screen. Next, an approximate arrival time is registered in step S52b.

  Then, in step S53b, it is determined whether or not the shooting point registration has been completed. If registration has not been completed yet, the process proceeds to step S51b, and the subsequent processing is repeated. On the other hand, if registration of the shooting point is completed in step S53b, the process proceeds to step S54b.

  In step S54b, shooting points are automatically listed. Here, as described above, the shooting point database on the network database (server 63) side is accessed in step S51c. Then, shooting point camera information as shown in FIG. 5B is read from the camera-side schedule information as shown in FIG. That is, based on the information input by the user, information such as what kind of shooting point actually exists is listed.

  Next, in step S55b, the camera setting information for the point name read in step S54b is read out against the shooting point database (server 63) in step S51c. Thus, when the shooting point is read from the network database (server 63), the information of the shooting point is processed for camera transfer on the personal computer 60 side in step S56b. Next, in step S57b, the shooting point camera information processed in step S56b is transmitted to the camera side.

  On the other hand, when a power button (not shown) in the key matrix 40 of the digital camera 10 is turned on by the user, the digital camera 10 is activated. In step S51a, the first CPU 31 executes initialization processing of the camera internal circuit. Next, in step S52a, the main body of the digital camera 10 and the personal computer (PC) 60 are connected.

  Then, in subsequent step S53a, shooting point camera information is received from the personal computer 60 side. In step S54a, shooting point camera information is held in the camera. Thereafter, in step S55a, the PC connection mode is terminated, power-off processing is executed, and this sequence is terminated.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, a digital camera that does not cause the user to miss a sight spot or the like during a trip or to forget a commemorative photo, and does not require troublesome shooting mode setting by the alarm. Can be provided.

  In addition, the schedule registration is performed on the personal computer side, and the pre-preparation process can be performed without operating the camera in addition to the operation of the power source.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the shooting information is input by operating the key matrix, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, information may be input using a conversion key such as a numeric keypad of a mobile phone or the like, or may be input by voice input. Moreover, a station name, a place name, etc. are registered beforehand, and the thing corresponding to the registered name may be selected.

  In the above-described embodiment, the GPS signal is used as the position acquisition information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a system such as a mobile phone may be constructed by providing a plurality of base stations and transmitting radio waves toward these base stations to specify the position.

  Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment has been described by taking a digital camera as an example, it is needless to say that the embodiment can also be applied to a photographing apparatus other than a digital camera, an electronic device such as a mobile phone with a camera function, and a photographing support system. .

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  Further, the above-described embodiments include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent requirements are deleted from all the constituent requirements shown in the embodiment, the problem described in the column of the problem to be solved by the invention can be solved, and the effect described in the column of the effect of the invention Can be extracted as an invention.

  In addition, according to the said embodiment of this invention, the following structures can be obtained.

That is,
(1) Information setting means for setting information;
Schedule generation means for generating schedule information from the place name information and time information input from the information setting means;
Mode list information generating means for generating mode list information based on the schedule information;
Mode list information setting means for setting the mode list information generated by the schedule generating means in the photographing apparatus;
Position detecting means for outputting position information;
Time detection means for outputting time information;
A shooting condition setting means for reading a list from the mode list information, setting shooting conditions registered in the list, and setting the shooting apparatus in a standby state;
Comparison means for comparing position information or time information stored in the list read by the setting means with output of the position detection means or output of the time information;
An activation unit that activates the imaging device from a standby state to a state in which imaging can be performed under the set imaging conditions when the comparison unit detects a match;
An imaging apparatus comprising:

(2) An imaging device operable based on mode list information including a plurality of lists including information on imaging conditions associated with position information or time information,
Setting means for reading the list from the mode list information, setting the shooting conditions recorded in the list, and setting the shooting apparatus in a standby state;
Position detecting means for outputting position information;
Time detection means for outputting time information;
Comparison means for comparing position information or time information stored in the list read by the setting means with output of the position detection means or output of the time information;
An activation unit that activates the imaging device from a standby state to a state in which imaging can be performed under the set imaging conditions when the comparison unit detects a match;
An imaging apparatus comprising:

(3) An imaging support system configured with an electronic device that sets schedule information and generates mode list information from the schedule information, and an imaging apparatus capable of setting operation conditions based on the mode list information,
The electronic device
Information setting means,
Schedule generation means for generating schedule information from the place name information and time information input from the setting means;
Generating means for generating the mode list information based on the schedule information;
Setting means for setting the mode list information generated by the generating means in the photographing apparatus;
Have
The above photographing device
A setting unit that reads the list from the mode list information, sets the shooting conditions recorded in the list, and sets the shooting apparatus in a standby state;
Position detecting means for outputting position information;
Time detection means for outputting time information;
Comparison means for comparing the position information or time information stored in the list read by the setting means with the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information;
An activation unit that activates the imaging device from a standby state to a state in which imaging can be performed under the set imaging conditions when the comparison unit detects a match;
A photographing support system characterized by comprising:

(4) input means for inputting at least place name information and time information;
Schedule generation means for generating schedule information from the place name information and time information input from the input means;
Mode list information generating means for generating mode list information based on the schedule information;
Mode list information setting means for setting mode list information generated by the schedule generation means;
Position detecting means for detecting and outputting position information;
Time detection means for detecting and outputting time information;
A shooting condition setting means for reading a list from the mode list information, setting shooting conditions registered in the list, and setting the standby state;
Comparison means for comparing the position information or time information stored in the list read by the photographing condition setting means with the position information output from the position detection means or the time information output from the time detection means,
When the result of comparison by the comparison means matches, an activation means for activating from the standby state to a state capable of photographing under the set photographing conditions;
An imaging apparatus comprising:

(5) An imaging device operable based on mode list information including a plurality of lists including information on imaging conditions corresponding to at least one of position information and time information,
Setting means for setting shooting conditions recorded in the list read from the mode list information and setting the shooting apparatus in a standby state;
Position detecting means for detecting and outputting position information;
Time detection means for detecting and outputting time information;
Comparing means for comparing the photographing condition stored in the list set by the setting means with at least one of the position information output from the position detecting means and the time information output from the time detecting means. When,
An activation means for activating the photographing apparatus from a standby state to a state capable of photographing under the set photographing condition when the result of comparison by the comparing means is the same;
An imaging apparatus comprising:

(6) An imaging support system including an electronic device that sets schedule information and generates mode list information from the schedule information, and an imaging apparatus that can set imaging conditions based on the mode list information. And
The electronic device
An information input means for inputting information;
Schedule generation means for generating schedule information from at least one of the place name information and time information input from the information input means;
Mode list information generating means for generating the mode list information based on the schedule information;
Setting means for setting the mode list information generated by the mode list information generating means in the photographing apparatus;
Have
The above photographing device
A setting unit that reads the list from the mode list information, sets the shooting conditions recorded in the list, and sets the shooting apparatus in a standby state;
Position detecting means for detecting and outputting position information;
Time detection means for detecting and outputting time information;
Comparison means for comparing the position information or time information stored in the list read by the setting means with the position information output from the position detection means or the time information output from the time detection means;
An activation unit that activates the imaging device from a standby state to a state where the imaging device can be imaged under the set imaging conditions when the results of comparison by the comparison unit match;
A shooting support system characterized by comprising:

It is a block diagram which shows the main structures of the digital camera by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the digital camera in the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of the screen which performs the schedule registration of a digital camera in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation | movement of a database process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) is the figure which showed the example of a display of the schedule information by the side of a camera, (b) is the figure which showed the example of imaging | photography point camera information. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing operation of the camera on the day of a trip using the digital camera in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of a schedule selection screen. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing operation in the case of performing the preliminary preparation process and database process of a digital camera in a 2nd Embodiment of this invention by a personal computer etc.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Digital camera, 11 ... Lens, 12 ... Charge coupled device (CCD), 13 ... Imaging circuit, 14 ... A / D converter, 17 ... Frame memory, 18 ... FIFO memory, 19 ... TFT liquid crystal drive circuit, 20 ... TFT panel, 21 ... Backlight unit, 22 ... Video output circuit, 23 ... Video output terminal, 25 ... Recording buffer, 26 ... Recording medium interface (recording medium I / F), 27 ... Recording medium, 31 ... First CPU (CPU1) ), 31a ... System control function unit, 31b ... Shooting condition automatic setting function unit, 31c ... Shooting point alarm function unit, 31d ... Clock function unit, 32 ... Second CPU (CPU2), 32a ... Image compression / decompression function unit, 32b ... Recording medium access function unit, 35 ... actuator drive circuit, 36 ... actuator, 37 ... EEPROM, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 0 ... Key matrix, 40a ... Shooting route registration part, 41 ... LCD display circuit, 42 ... LCD panel, 44 ... External wired data interface (external wired data I / F), 45 ... Position acquisition function part, 46 ... Antenna, 49 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Power supply circuit, 50 ... Battery, 51 ... Battery state detection circuit, 52 ... Backup power supply, 690 ... Personal computer (PC), 61 ... Network, 63 ... Server.

Claims (8)

Information setting means for setting information;
Schedule generation means for generating schedule information from the place name information and time information input from the information setting means;
Mode list information generating means for generating mode list information based on the schedule information;
Mode list information setting means for setting the mode list information generated by the schedule generating means in the photographing apparatus;
Position detecting means for outputting position information;
Time detection means for outputting time information;
An activation condition setting means for reading out the list from the mode list information and setting position information and time information registered in the list as activation conditions;
Comparison means for comparing the activation condition set by the activation condition setting means with the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information;
When the comparison unit detects a match, a control unit that enables a shooting operation under the shooting conditions stored in the list read by the activation condition setting unit;
An imaging apparatus comprising: An imaging apparatus operable based on mode list information including a plurality of lists including information on imaging conditions corresponding to position information or time information,
Setting means for reading out the list from the mode list information and setting the position information and time information recorded in the list as activation conditions;
Position detecting means for outputting position information;
Time detection means for outputting time information;
A comparison means for comparing the activation condition read by the setting means with the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information;
When the comparison unit detects a match, the control unit enables a shooting operation under the shooting conditions stored in the list read by the setting unit;
An imaging apparatus comprising: In addition to setting the photographing device to the photographing conditions recorded in the list, the list is read and read sequentially from the mode list information composed of a plurality of lists including information relating to the photographing conditions corresponding to the position information or time information. When it is detected that there is a photographing device at the position recorded in this list, or when it is detected that the time is recorded in the list, it is connected to a photographing device capable of photographing under the set operating condition. Possible electronic equipment,
Information setting means,
Schedule generation means for generating schedule information from the place name information and time information input from the setting means;
Generating means for generating the mode list information based on the schedule information;
Setting means for setting the mode list information generated by the generating means in the photographing apparatus;
An electronic apparatus comprising: A shooting support system configured with an electronic device that sets schedule information and generates mode list information from the schedule information, and a shooting apparatus that can set operation conditions based on the mode list information,
The electronic device
Information setting means,
Schedule generation means for generating schedule information from the place name information and time information input from the setting means;
Generating means for generating the mode list information based on the schedule information;
Setting means for setting the mode list information generated by the generating means in the photographing apparatus;
Have
The above photographing device
Setting means for reading out the list from the mode list information and setting the position information and time information recorded in the list as activation conditions;
Position detecting means for outputting position information;
Time detection means for outputting time information;
A comparison means for comparing the activation condition set by the setting means with the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information;
When the comparison unit detects a match, the control unit enables a shooting operation under the shooting conditions stored in the list read by the setting unit;
A photographing support system characterized by comprising: An input means for inputting at least place name information and time information;
Schedule generation means for generating schedule information from the place name information and time information input from the input means;
Mode list information generating means for generating mode list information based on the schedule information;
Mode list information setting means for setting mode list information generated by the schedule generation means;
Position detecting means for detecting and outputting position information;
Time detection means for detecting and outputting time information;
An activation condition setting means for reading out the list from the mode list information and setting the position information and time information recorded in the list as activation conditions;
Comparison means for comparing the activation condition set by the activation condition setting means with the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information;
When the comparison unit detects a match, a control unit that enables a shooting operation under the shooting conditions stored in the list read by the activation condition setting unit;
An imaging apparatus comprising: An imaging apparatus operable based on mode list information including a plurality of lists including information on imaging conditions corresponding to at least one of position information and time information,
Setting means for reading out the list from the mode list information and setting the position information and time information recorded in the list as activation conditions;
Position detecting means for detecting and outputting position information;
Time detection means for detecting and outputting time information;
A comparison means for comparing the activation condition set by the setting means with the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information;
When the comparison unit detects a match, the control unit enables the shooting operation of the shooting conditions stored in the list read by the setting unit;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The list is sequentially read from the mode list information composed of a plurality of lists including information on shooting conditions corresponding to position information or time information, and the shooting apparatus is set to the shooting conditions recorded in the read list. When it is detected that a shooting device is present at the position recorded in the list, or when it is detected that the time is recorded in the list, it is possible to connect to a shooting device capable of shooting under the set shooting conditions. Electronic equipment,
Information setting means for inputting information;
Schedule generation means for generating schedule information from at least one of place name information and time information input from the information setting means;
Mode list information generating means for generating the mode list information based on the schedule information;
Mode list information setting means for setting the mode list information generated by the mode list information generating means in the photographing apparatus;
An electronic apparatus comprising: A shooting support system including an electronic device that sets schedule information and generates mode list information from the schedule information, and a shooting apparatus that can set shooting conditions based on the mode list information,
The electronic device
An information input means for inputting information;
Schedule generation means for generating schedule information from at least one of the place name information and time information input from the information input means;
Mode list information generating means for generating the mode list information based on the schedule information;
Setting means for setting the mode list information generated by the mode list information generating means in the photographing apparatus;
Have
The above photographing device
Setting means for reading out the list from the mode list information and setting the position information and time information recorded in the list as activation conditions;
Position detecting means for detecting and outputting position information;
Time detection means for detecting and outputting time information;
A comparison means for comparing the activation condition set by the setting means with the output of the position detection means or the output of the time information;
When the comparison unit detects a match, the control unit enables a shooting operation under the shooting conditions stored in the list read by the setting unit;
A photographing support system characterized by comprising:

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