JP2011044758A - Device and method for controlling image storage - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To an image in which a change in an observation object is clarified and to store each observation data useful to an observation result in accordance with the image storage. <P>SOLUTION: A background image PA obtained by photographing only a background obtained by excluding a flower A being an object is stored, and in the meantime object images PB, PC and PD obtained by consecutive shooting each time a predetermined time passes in a state where the flower A being the object exists, are sequentially stored, then a character image C obtained by excluding the background part of the object image is created by segmenting processing (S114) on the basis of the sequentially stored object images PB, PC and PD and the stored background image PA, and the created character image C is associated with each observation data DB, DC, DD, ..., such as a photographing elapsed time when sequentially storing the object images PB, PC and PD or time data about photographing times and they are stored. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image storage control device and an image storage control method for storing subjects such as plants and animals.

  Conventionally, for example, as an apparatus for storing plant growth, an image acquisition apparatus described in Patent Document 1 is known. The image acquisition device controls a container for growing a plant, a camera that captures the growth state of the plant as image information, a plurality of light sources having different wavelengths for photographing, and turning on and off of the plurality of light sources. Control means.

  When the plant is grown in the container, the control means captures the growth image taken by the camera and stores it in the storage means while switching the light source so as not to affect the growth of the plant. Accordingly, changes in the growth process of the plant can be recorded as image information while avoiding the influence on the growth due to lighting.

JP 2003-50996 A

  However, in the above-described conventional apparatus, a plant to be observed is grown in a container, and an image of the growth of the plant is taken with a camera and sequentially recorded. Therefore, if there are other plants or experimental instruments behind the plant to be observed, the situation behind them will be photographed and recorded together with the plant to be observed as a background. Therefore, it is not possible to record only the plant to be observed as an image, and it is not possible to record an image that clarifies the change in the observation target. In addition, since only the captured image is recorded, it is impossible to grasp the relationship between the captured image and the shooting date and time from the recorded information.

  Therefore, the apparatus for recording the change of the observation object is not satisfactory with respect to the recorded image, and is not satisfactory with respect to the information to be recorded accompanying this.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and can store an image in which a change in an observation target is clarified and observation data useful for observation results associated therewith. An object is to provide an image storage control device and an image storage control method.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the image storage control device according to the first aspect of the present invention, a photographing means for photographing a subject and a background photographed by the photographing means only under a background without a subject. A first storage control unit that stores an image, and a subject image that has been continuously shot and a subject image each time a predetermined time has elapsed within the background including the subject by the photographing unit. Second storage control means for sequentially storing the time data related to the elapsed time or time at the time of continuous shooting, the subject images sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control means, and the first A character image creating means for creating a character image excluding the background portion of the subject image based on the background image stored by the control of the storage control means; Third storage control for storing the character image created by the tractor image creation means and the time data stored in association with the subject images sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control means in association with each other And means.

  In the image storage control device according to the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photographing means for photographing a subject and a background image photographed by the photographing means under the state of only the background without the subject. Each time when a predetermined time elapses while the subject is included by the photographing control unit and the photographing unit, and an elapsed time when the subject image is continuously shot and the subject image is continuously shot. Or a second storage control means for sequentially storing time data relating to time in association with each other.

  In the image storage control device according to the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photographing means for photographing a subject and a background image photographed by the photographing means under the state of only the background without the subject. A first storage control means, a second storage control means for sequentially storing subject images taken continuously each time a predetermined time elapses while the subject is included by the photographing means, and the first A character that creates a character image excluding the background portion of the subject image based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control unit and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control unit The image creation means, the character image created by the character image creation means, and the time when the subject image is sequentially stored under the control of the second storage control means. Characterized in that it and a third storage control means for storing in association with time data about the time or time.

  In the image storage control device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a photographing means for photographing a subject and a background image photographed by the photographing means under the condition of only the background without the subject are stored. A first storage control means; a detection means for detecting whether or not a subject is photographed in the background by the photographing means after the background image is stored by the control of the first storage control means; and Each time the detection of the subject is detected by the detection means, a second storage control means for sequentially storing the image including the subject as a subject image, and a subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control means, Character image creation means for creating a character image excluding the background portion of the subject image based on the background image stored by the control of the first storage control means; and Third storage control means for associating and storing the character image created by the character image creation means and the time data relating to the elapsed time or time when the subject image is sequentially stored by the control of the first storage control means And.

  In the image storage control device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the designation means for designating the type or name of the subject, and the lifetime in which a plurality of sets are stored in association with the type or name of the subject and the lifetime Storage means, and the second storage control means reads out the life stored in association with the type or name of the subject designated by the designation means from the life storage means, and the read According to the lifetime, continuous shooting subject images that have been started on the condition that the subject has been photographed by the detecting means are sequentially stored until the end of the lifetime.

  In the image storage control apparatus according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the designation means for designating the type or name of the subject and the character created by the character image creation means with the name designated by the designation means And a name storage control unit that stores the image in association with the image.

  In the image storage control device according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the character images created by the character image creation means are sequentially displayed according to the time data stored under the control of the second storage control means. It further comprises display control means for controlling.

  In the image storage control device according to the invention of claim 8, the image storage control device further includes measurement means for measuring a value indicating an environmental state such as air temperature and humidity, and the second storage control means is the measurement means. The measurement value data measured by the above is further stored, and the third storage control means stores the measurement value data together with the time data.

  In the image storage control device according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a setting means for setting a time interval at which the photographing means performs continuous photographing.

  In the image storage control program according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, a computer included in an apparatus having a photographing unit for photographing a subject is photographed by the photographing unit under a state of only a background without a subject. A first storage control unit that stores a background image, and a subject image that has been continuously shot and a subject image each time a predetermined time has elapsed in the background including the subject by the photographing unit. Second storage control means for sequentially storing the elapsed time or time data related to the time when the continuous shooting was taken, the subject images sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control means, and the first A character that creates a character image excluding the background portion of the subject image based on the background image stored under the control of one storage control means An image creating unit, a character image created by the character image creating unit, and time data stored in association with the subject images sequentially stored under the control of the second storage control unit are stored in association with each other. And functioning as third storage control means.

  In the image storage control device according to the invention described in claim 11, the computer having the photographing means for photographing the subject is photographed by the photographing means under the condition of only the background without the subject. A first storage control means for storing a background image, and a continuous shooting subject image and the subject image are taken every time a predetermined time passes under the condition including the subject by the photographing means. It is made to function as a 2nd memory | storage control means to match and memorize | store sequentially the elapsed time or the time data regarding time at the time of being performed.

  In the image storage control device according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, a computer included in a device including a photographing unit for photographing a subject is photographed by the photographing unit under a state of only a background without a subject. A first storage control means for storing a background image, and a second storage for sequentially storing the subject images continuously shot every time a predetermined time elapses while the subject is included by the photographing means. The background portion of the subject image is excluded based on the control means, the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control means, and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control means. Character image creation means for creating a character image, the character image created by the character image creation means, and the second storage control means in order. Wherein the elapsed a third storage control means for storing the time or time to time data and the association with, it is to function at the time of storing the object image.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image storage control device, wherein a computer having a photographing unit for photographing a subject is photographed by the photographing unit with only a background without a subject. A first storage control means for storing the background image, and after the background image is stored by the control of the first storage control means, it is detected whether or not the subject is photographed in the background by the photographing means. Detecting means, a second storage control means for sequentially storing an image including the subject as a subject image each time the detection of the subject is detected by the detection means, and a control by the second storage control means. A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the stored subject image and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control means. The character image creating means, the character image created by the character image creating means, and the time data relating to the elapsed time or time when the subject image is sequentially stored under the control of the first storage control means. It is characterized by functioning as third storage control means for storing.

  The image storage control method according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention is an image storage control method in an apparatus including a photographing means for photographing a subject, wherein only the background without a subject is captured by the photographing means. A first storage control step for storing a background image photographed in step S3, and a subject image photographed continuously every time a predetermined time elapses in the background including the subject by the photographing means. And a second storage control step for sequentially storing the elapsed time or time data related to the time when the subject image is continuously shot, and the second storage control step. A character excluding the background portion of the subject image based on the subject image and the background image stored by the control in the first storage control step Character image creation step for creating an image, character image created by the character image creation step, and time data stored in association with the subject image sequentially stored by the control in the second storage control step And a third storage control step for storing them in association with each other.

  The image storage control method according to the invention of claim 15 is an image storage control method in an apparatus comprising a photographing means for photographing a subject, wherein only the background without the subject is captured by the photographing means. A first storage control step for storing a background image photographed in step S3, and a subject image obtained by continuous photographing each time a predetermined time passes under the condition including the subject by the photographing means and the subject image And a second storage control step of sequentially storing the time data related to the elapsed time or time at the time of continuous shooting.

  The image storage control method according to the invention of claim 16 is an image storage control method in an apparatus comprising a photographing means for photographing a subject, wherein only the background without the subject is captured by the photographing means. A first storage control step for storing a background image captured in step S3, and sequentially storing subject images captured in continuous shooting each time a predetermined time has elapsed under the subject-included state by the photographing unit. Based on a second storage control step, a subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control step, and a background image stored by the control of the first storage control step, the background of the subject image A character image creation step for creating a character image excluding a portion, a character image created by the character image creation step, Characterized in that it comprises a third storage control step of storing the elapsed time or time to time data and the association with the time of sequentially storing the object image by controlling the second storage control step.

  The image storage control method according to the invention of claim 17 is an image storage control method in an apparatus comprising a photographing means for photographing a subject, wherein only the background without the subject is captured by the photographing means. And a first storage control step for storing the background image captured in step 1 and whether the subject is photographed in the background by the photographing means after the background image is stored by the control of the first storage control step. A detection step for detecting whether or not, a second storage control step for sequentially storing an image including the subject as a subject image each time photographing of the subject is detected by the detection step, and the second storage control step The subject image based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the first storage control and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control step. Character image creation step for creating a character image excluding the background portion, the character image created by the character image creation step, and the elapsed time when the subject image is sequentially stored by the control of the first storage control step or And a third storage control step for storing time data relating to time in association with each other.

  According to the first, tenth, and fourteenth aspects of the present invention, after storing a background image taken with only the background without the subject stored, the photographing means determines in advance a state including the subject within the background. When continuous shooting is performed every time a certain period of time elapses, the subject image that has been continuously shot and the time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject image has been shot continuously are sequentially stored and sequentially stored. A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image can be created based on the stored subject image and the background image, and the character image can be stored in association with the time data. For this reason, it is possible to store an image in which the change of the observation target is clarified by removing the background, and it is possible to store useful information in the observation result accompanying this.

  According to the second, eleventh, and fifteenth aspects of the present invention, a background image photographed only in a background without a subject is stored, and a predetermined time elapses in a state including the subject. Each time, the subject image taken continuously and the time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject image was taken continuously can be sequentially stored. For this reason, it is possible to store an image in which the change of the observation target is clarified by removing the background, and it is possible to store useful information in the observation result accompanying this.

  According to the third, twelfth, and sixteenth aspects of the present invention, a background image photographed only in a background without a subject is stored, and a predetermined time elapses in a state including the subject. Each time the subject images taken continuously are sequentially stored, a character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the subject image and the background image, and the character image and the sequential subject image are It is possible to store the time data related to the elapsed time or time at the time of storage in association with each other. For this reason, it is possible to store an image in which the change of the observation target is clarified by removing the background, and it is possible to store useful information in the observation result accompanying this.

  According to the inventions according to claims 4, 13, and 17, on the condition that the subject is photographed in the background, continuous shooting is started with the subject included, and the elapsed time or time at that time is related to Time data is sequentially stored in association with each other, a character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the sequentially stored subject image and a prestored background image, and the created character image and Time data stored in association with sequentially stored subject images can be stored in association with each other. For this reason, it is possible not only to store an image in which the change of the observation target is clarified by eliminating the background, but also to store useful information in the observation result, and to grow the observation target. And movement can be memorized accurately.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the life stored in association with the type or name of the designated subject is read, and the subject is photographed according to the read life period. The subject images of continuous shooting for which shooting has been started can be sequentially stored until the end of the lifetime. Therefore, the observation result can be stored over a period without excess or deficiency according to the lifetime of the subject.

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, since the type or name of the designated subject can be stored in association with the created character image, the type and name of the created character image are stored at the time of reproduction. The type of the reproduced character image can be clearly understood.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the created character images can be sequentially controlled in accordance with the stored time data, the character images can be reproduced and displayed in time series.

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, it is possible to measure a value indicating an environmental state such as temperature and humidity, and store the time data and the measured value data together with the character image. For this reason, as described above, it is possible to store an image in which the change of the observation target is clarified by eliminating the background, and it is possible to obtain measurement value data useful for the observation result accompanying this.

  Further, according to the invention according to claim 9, since the time interval for continuous shooting can be set, it is possible to perform shooting at an appropriate frequency according to the growth rate and change rate of the observation target. Thus, a character image that grows or changes at an appropriate frequency can be stored.

It is a block diagram of a digital camera common to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an image etc. which are memorize | stored in RAM. It is a conceptual diagram which shows an observation data table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the imaging | photography mode process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the plant character creation process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing content of the plant character creation process. It is a figure which shows an example of reproduction | regeneration control data. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the imaging | photography mode process in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reproduction | regeneration control data in the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Embodiment of this invention and shows the example at the time of storing the lifetime data of a flower in ROM. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the imaging | photography mode process in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing content of the plant character creation process. It is a display transition diagram of the plant character etc. in the embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a digital camera 1 according to the present embodiment.
The digital camera 1 includes a photographing unit S and a control unit 7 connected to each unit via a bus line 6. The imaging unit S includes an imaging lens 2 and a CMOS 8. The control unit 7 is a one-chip microcomputer that controls each unit of the digital camera 1, and includes a photographing frame rate control unit 71, a clock unit 73, and a clock 74. The shooting frame rate control unit 71 variably controls the frame rate (shooting time interval) during continuous shooting and moving image shooting. The clock unit 73 is used when measuring shooting recording time during continuous shooting and moving image shooting. The clock 74 is a timing generator and controls the CMOS 8.

  The CMOS 8 is disposed on the optical axis of the imaging lens 2 that includes a focus lens, a zoom lens, and the like. The unit circuit 9 is a circuit to which an analog imaging signal corresponding to the optical image of the subject output from the CMOS 8 is input. The unit circuit 9 is a CDS that holds the input imaging signal, and a gain adjustment amplifier that amplifies the imaging signal ( AGC), an A / D converter (AD) for converting the amplified imaging signal into a digital imaging signal, and the like. The output signal of the CMOS 8 is sent to the image processing unit 10 as a digital signal through the unit circuit 9 and subjected to various image processing.

  The bus line 6 is connected with an input unit 11, ROM 12, work memory 13, RAM (storage unit) 14, and display driver 15, a temperature sensor 17 for detecting the ambient temperature, and ambient humidity. A humidity sensor 18 to be detected is connected. The display driver 15 drives the display unit 16 disposed on the back surface of the digital camera 1. The input unit 11 includes a shutter switch 4, a plant character creation mode switch 5, an end switch 19, a character input key 20, and the like, and outputs a key input signal corresponding to a user operation to the control unit 7. The ROM 12 stores an operation program for the control unit 7 and various data used for control of each unit, and also stores an AF control program for driving the focus lens to execute autofocus (AF) control.

  The work memory 13 is a buffer for temporarily storing image data of a subject digitized after being imaged by the CMOS 8 and also used as a working memory for the control unit 7. The image data temporarily stored in the work memory 13 is compressed (encoded) by the control unit 7 and finally includes still image data of a predetermined format (JPEG format or the like) or a plurality of still image data. The file name (file name using the shooting date and time) is attached to the RAM 14 as moving image data (Motion JPEG format, MPEG-4 format, MPEG-4 AVC format, etc.).

  In the RAM 14, as shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C,..., A plurality of data areas 14A, 14B, an image storage area 141 and an observation data storage area 142 are provided in association with each other. 14C ... are provided. The image storage area 141 stores a background image or subject image, which will be described later, and the observation data storage area 142 stores observation data DA, DB, DC ... are stored.

[First embodiment]
[Shooting mode processing]
Next, operations in the first embodiment of the digital camera 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  The user embeds the seed of a plant to be observed, for example, “flower A” in the soil in advance, and fixes the digital camera 1 with a tripod or the like so that the spot where the seed is buried is photographed. Thereafter, when the power is turned on and the shooting mode is set, the images sequentially captured on the display unit 16 are displayed in live view (see FIG. 2A). In this state, the control unit 7 executes processing according to the program shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, when the user operates the character input key 20 to input a flower name, for example, “flower A”, the input “flower A” is stored in the observation data storage area 142 in the data area 14A of the RAM 14 (step S40). S101). As a result, as shown in FIG. 2A, “flower name: flower A” is written in the observation data storage area 142 in the data area 14A.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the shutter switch 4 is turned on (step S102), and the process waits until the shutter switch 4 is turned on. If the shutter switch 4 is turned on, the photographing process is executed, and the photographed (1) background image is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14A of the RAM 14 (step S103). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 2A, the background image PA is stored in the image storage area 141 of the data area 14A.

  Here, the background image PA is an image in a state where the subject “flower A” has not yet germinated. Therefore, the background image PA is defined as an image in which only the background is photographed in the state without the subject.

  At the same time, the clock unit 73 starts measuring the shooting start date and time, and the temperature and humidity are detected by the temperature sensor 17 and the humidity sensor 18 to detect (2) the shooting start date and time, (3) the temperature, (4) The humidity is stored in the observation data storage area 142 of the data area 14A (step S103).

  Therefore, as a result of the processing in step S103, as shown in FIG. 2A, the background image PA is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14A of the RAM 14, and the observation data storage area corresponding to this is stored. 142, in addition to the “flower name: flower A”, for example, “shooting start date and time (first day): H21 / 8/1 AM 8:00”, “temperature: 23 degrees”, “humidity: 67%” Observation data DA consisting of is stored.

  Next, it is determined whether or not 24 hours have passed since the previous shooting (step S104), and the system waits until 24 hours have passed. If 24 hours have passed since the previous shooting, shooting processing is executed, and the shot image is temporarily stored in the work memory 13 (step S105). Then, the current captured image stored in the work memory 13 is compared with the previous captured image, in this case, the previous captured image stored in the RAM 14 in step S102 (step S106). Then, as a result of the comparison in step S106, it is determined whether there is a change between the previous captured image and the current captured image captured 24 hours later (step S107).

  At this time, if buds have not yet emerged from the “flower A” in which the seeds are buried, the same image as the background image PA shown in FIG. 2A will be taken this time, and the determination in step S107 is NO. It becomes. Accordingly, the process proceeds from step S107 to step S108. After the image stored and saved in the work memory 13 in step S105 is deleted, the process returns to step S104.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the loop of S104 → S105 → 106 → S107 → 108 → S104 is repeated until the “flower A” embedded with seeds germinates.

  Then, with the passage of time, when the flower A germinates as shown in FIG. 2B, a subject image PB in which the subject flower A exists in the background shown in FIG. It will be recorded and memorized.

  Here, the subject image PB is an image in which the subject flower A exists in the background as described above. Therefore, the subject image PB is defined as an image taken under the condition of including the subject in the background.

  Then, when the background image PA and the subject image PB are compared in step S106, the image contents of the two differ due to the sprouting of the flower A, so the determination in step S107 is YES. Accordingly, the process proceeds from step S107 to step S108, and (1) the subject image PB stored and stored in the work memory 13 is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14B of the RAM 14 and timed by the clock unit 73 (2 ) (3) Temperature and (4) Humidity detected by the elapsed date and time, the temperature sensor 17 and the humidity sensor 18 are stored in the observation data storage area 142 of the data area 14B (step S109).

  Therefore, as a result of the processing in step S109, as shown in FIG. 2B, the subject image PB is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14B of the RAM 14, and the observation data storage area corresponding thereto. 142, in addition to the “flower name: flower A”, for example, “shooting date and time (10th day): H21 / 8/10 AM 8:00”, “temperature: 25 degrees”, “humidity: 60%” The observation data DB consisting of is stored.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the end switch 19 is turned on (step S110), and the processing from step S104 is repeated until the end switch 19 is turned on. Therefore, when the processing from step S104 is repeatedly executed, as shown in FIG. 2C, the subject image PC in which the flower A is grown is photographed in step S105. The subject image PB and the subject image PC are compared. At this time, the subject image PB and the subject image PC have different image contents due to the growth of the flower A, so the determination in step S107 is YES. Accordingly, the process proceeds from step S107 to step S108, and (1) the subject image PC stored and stored in the work memory 13 is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14C of the RAM 14 and timed by the clock unit 73 (2 ) (3) Temperature and (4) Humidity detected by the elapsed date and time, the temperature sensor 17 and the humidity sensor 18 are stored in the observation data storage area 142 of the data area 14C (step S109).

  Therefore, as a result of the processing in step S109 this time, as shown in FIG. 2C, the subject image PC is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14C of the RAM 14, and the observation data is stored accordingly. In the area 142, in addition to the "flower name: flower A", for example, "shooting date and time (15th day): H21 / 8/15 AM 8:00", "temperature: 20 degrees", "humidity: 70% The observation data DC consisting of “is stored.

  In addition, when the processing from step S104 is repeatedly executed, when the subject image PD in which the flower A is blossomed is photographed in step S105 as shown in FIG. The subject image PC and the subject image PD are compared. At this time, the subject image PC and the subject image PD have different image contents due to the blooming of the flower A, so the determination in step S107 is YES. Accordingly, the process proceeds from step S107 to step S108, and (1) the subject image PD stored and saved in the work memory 13 is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14D of the RAM 14 and timed by the clock unit 73 (2 (3) The elapsed date and time, (3) temperature, and (4) humidity detected by the temperature sensor 17 and the humidity sensor 18 are stored in the observation data storage area 142 of the data area 14D (step S109).

  Therefore, as a result of the processing in step S109 this time, as shown in FIG. 2D, the subject image PD is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14C of the RAM 14, and the observation data is stored accordingly. In the area 142, in addition to the “flower name: flower A”, for example, “shooting date and time (20th day): H21 / 8 / 20AM 8:00”, “temperature: 22 degrees”, “humidity: 65%” Observation data DD consisting of is stored.

  Therefore, the RAM 14 has a single background image PA and a plurality of subject images PB, PC, PD,.. Is stored, and the shooting elapsed date, temperature, and humidity are stored corresponding to each of the subject images PB, PC, PD.

  When the user turns on the end switch 19 at the time when the flower A is flowered and then the growth is over and the observation has become unnecessary. Therefore, the process according to this flowchart is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the shooting is performed at intervals of 24 hours, but the shooting interval may be longer or shorter.
Further, a dial or key may be provided in the input unit 11 so that the user can arbitrarily set the shooting time interval. That is, a setting unit that allows the user to arbitrarily set the time interval for continuous shooting may be provided. Thus, depending on the degree of growth of the plant, that is, a plant with a fast growth rate can be photographed at a short time interval, and a plant with a slow growth rate can be photographed at a short time interval. Shooting can be performed at time intervals.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM 14 is provided with a plurality of data areas 14A, 14B, 14C,... Provided in association with the image storage area 141 and the observation data storage area 142, and the observation data storage area. In 142, the shooting elapsed time and temperature at the time of shooting are stored. However, as shown in FIG. 3, an observation data table 143 is separately provided in the RAM 14, and the observation start date and time, the elapsed shooting date and time, and the corresponding date, temperature, and humidity are also stored in this observation data table. May be.

[Plant character creation process]
When shooting is performed as described above and the storage of the image or the like in the RAM 14 is completed, the control unit 7 executes processing according to the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the plant character creation mode switch 5 has been turned on (step S111), and waits until the plant character creation mode switch 5 is turned on. If it is determined that the plant character creation mode switch 5 is turned on, a process of reading the background image PA from the RAM 14 into the work memory 13 is executed (step S112). As a result, the background image PA is read into the work memory 13 as shown in FIG.

  Next, a process of reading the subject images PB, PC, PD... From the RAM 14 into the work memory 13 is executed (step S113). As a result, the subject images PB, PC, PD,... Are read into the work memory 13 as shown in FIG. In the read subject images PB, PC, PD,..., There is a flower A that is a subject that has grown sequentially as described above.

  Therefore, in the next step S114, a process of cutting out the flower A which is a growing subject in the subject images PB, PC, PD... Is executed (FIG. 6B), which is shown in FIG. From the series of subject images PB, PC, PD,..., The subject (flower A) that is a portion other than the background portion of the background image PA shown in FIG.

Therefore, as a result of the processing in step S114, a continuous image composed of frame images FB, FB, FC... Obtained by cutting out the image of the flower A as the subject as the plant character C is obtained as shown in FIG. Generated.
In the subsequent step S1115, a cut-out plant character storage process for storing the cut-out plant character C is performed, and the frame images FB, FB, FC,... In which only the plant character C shown in FIG. ... A continuous image comprising: is stored in the RAM 14.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, a background image taken under the condition of only the background without the subject is stored, and each time a predetermined time elapses under the condition including the subject, It is possible to sequentially store the subject image continuously shot and the time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject image is continuously shot.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, a background image taken under the condition of only the background without the subject is stored, and each time a predetermined time elapses under the condition including the subject, While continuously shooting subject images can be stored in sequence, a character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the sequentially stored subject image and the stored background image. The character image and the time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject images are sequentially stored can be stored in association with each other.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even if there is another plant or laboratory instrument behind the object to be observed, for example, a plant, the appearance of the other plant or laboratory instrument does not change. Only the plant to be observed can be recorded as an image or a character image. As a result, it is possible to record an image in which the change of the observation target is clarified. Not only that, it is possible to store the image of only the subject to be observed or the created character image and the time data related to the elapsed time or the time when the subject image is sequentially stored, so that the change of the image can be stored. And the relationship between the shooting date and time can be clearly associated with each other and recorded.

  In step S116 following step S115, observation data storage processing is executed. In the observation data storage process in step S116, each observation data DB stored corresponding to the subject images PB, PC, PD... That is the original image of each frame image FB, FB, FC. DC, DD... Are stored in the RAM 14 in correspondence with the frame images FB, FB, FC.

  Therefore, by the processing in step S116, as shown in FIG. 6D, the observation data DB is stored corresponding to the frame image FB, the observation data DC is stored corresponding to the frame image FC, and the frame image Observation data DD is stored corresponding to the FD, and similarly, observation data is stored corresponding to each frame image.

In step S117 following step S116, a reproduction control data creation process for controlling the switching timing for switching and displaying images during reproduction is executed.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the reproduction control data 144 created in step S117. In the present embodiment, the photographing dates and times “H21 / 8/1”, “H21 / 8/10”, “H21 / 8/15”, which are stored as the observation data DB, DC, DD. Focusing on the shooting date and time T0 (H21 / 8/1), T1 (H21 / 8/10), T2 (H21 / 8/15)..., Switching timing TA, TB, TC at the time of reproduction ... is set. In this example, the switching timing interval during reproduction is 10 seconds. Therefore, the image switching timings TA, TB, TC... During reproduction are TA = 0: 0, TB = 0: 10, TC = 0: 20 ...

  In step S117 following step S116, the edited moving image reproduction process is executed, and the edited images stored in the RAM 14, that is, the frame images FB, FB, FC..., And the frame images FB, FB, FC,. .. Is reproduced by the observation data DB, DC, DD... Corresponding to. At this time, the display switching control of the observation data corresponding to each frame image is performed based on the reproduction control data 144 shown in FIG.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6D, an image composed of the frame image FB and the observation data DB, an image composed of the frame image FC and the observation data DC, the frame image FD and the observation data DD, Are displayed while being switched at a timing of every 10 seconds based on the reproduction control data 144.

  Therefore, the frame image FD and the observation data DD can be displayed in time series with high accuracy, and the reproduced frame image and the shooting date and time can be viewed by visually recognizing the reproduced frame image and the corresponding observation data. The relationship can be grasped, and the growth characteristics of the plant can be clearly announced.

  Moreover, the environmental condition at the time of imaging | photography can be known from the displayed observation data DD, and the name of the plant (flower A) can also be confirmed.

  In this embodiment, a comparison with the previous photographed image is performed in step S106, and it is determined whether or not the image has changed in step S107. However, these steps S106 and S107 may be omitted, and the images taken every 24 hours and the observation data may be stored as they are. Thereby, the image which clarified the change of the observation object by simple control can be recorded.

[Second Embodiment]
[Shooting mode processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the shooting mode processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention. While the first embodiment described above shots every 24 hours, the live view image is shown. Every time there is a change in the image, a picture is taken.

  When the power is turned on and the shooting mode is set, images sequentially captured on the display unit 16 are displayed in live view. In this state, the control unit 7 executes processing according to the procedure shown in this flowchart according to the program stored in the ROM 12.

  First, when the user operates the character input key 20 to input a flower name, for example, “flower A”, the input “flower A” is stored in the observation data storage area 142 in the data area 14A of the RAM 14 (step S40). S201). Next, it is determined whether or not the shutter switch 4 is turned on (step S202), and the process waits until the shutter switch 4 is turned on. If the shutter switch 4 is turned on, the photographing process is executed, and the photographed (1) background image is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14A of the RAM 14 (step S203).

  At the same time, the clock unit 73 starts measuring the shooting start date and time, and the temperature and humidity are detected by the temperature sensor 17 and the humidity sensor 18 to detect (2) the shooting start date and time, (3) the temperature, (4) The humidity is stored in the observation data storage area 142 of the data area 14A (step S203).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the live view image has changed (step S204), and the process waits until there is a change. Therefore, it waits without proceeding to the next step until the “flower A” in which the seeds are buried germinates. Then, with the passage of time, when the flower A germinates as shown in FIG. 2B, the live view image is changed. Accordingly, the process proceeds from step S204 to S204, where (1) the photographing process is executed and the subject image PB is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14B of the RAM 14 and timed by the clock unit 73. The (3) temperature and (4) humidity detected by the temperature sensor 17 and the humidity sensor 18 are stored in the observation data storage area 142 of the data area 14B.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the end switch 19 is turned on (step S210), and the processing from step S204 is repeated until the end switch 19 is turned on. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the subject image and the observation data are stored every time there is a change in the flower A, not at a fixed time interval.

Also in the second embodiment, the plant character creation process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 as in the first embodiment. At this time, in the reproduction control data creation processing in step S117, the reproduction control data 145 shown in FIG. 9 is created.
That is, pay attention to the photographing date and time “H21 / 8/1 AM8: 00”, “H21 / 8/10 AM8: 05”, “H21 / 8/10 AM8: 10”, etc. stored as the observation data. This is the same as in the first embodiment, but the shooting date and time T0 (H21 / 8/1 AM8: 00), T1 (H21 / 8/1 AM8: 00), T3 (H21 / 8/1 AM8: 10).., All the image switching timings TA, TB, TC... At the time of reproduction are set at intervals of 10 seconds, TA = 0: 0, TB = 0: 10, TC = 0: 20. ... and so on.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the time interval at the time of image change of the captured image is different, at the time of reproduction, the frame images that are displayed and switched at the same time interval and the corresponding observation data are visually associated with each other. can do.

[Third embodiment]
10 to 13 are diagrams showing the flower life data 121 stored in the ROM 12 in the third embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, in the data area 121 storing the flower life data, for each “flower type (name)”, the following three periods representing “life” are stored. That is, in the data area 121, a plurality of sets of “flower types or names” and three types of “lifetime” are stored in association with each other.
(1) Germination period from seed sowing (2) Period from germination to flowering (3) Period from seed sowing to withering

  Next, the operation in the third embodiment will be described.

[Shooting mode processing]
The user embeds the seed of a plant to be observed, for example, “flower A” in the soil in advance, and fixes the digital camera 1 with a tripod or the like so that the spot where the seed is buried is photographed. After that, when the power is turned on and the shooting mode is set, images sequentially captured on the display unit 16 are displayed in live view. In this state, the control unit 7 executes processing according to the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11 according to the program stored in the ROM 12.

  First, when the user operates the character input key 20 to input a flower name, for example, “flower A”, the input “flower A” is stored in the observation data storage area 142 in the data area 14A of the RAM 14 (step S40). S301). As a result, as shown in FIG. 12A, “flower type (name): flower A” is written in the observation data storage area 142 in the data area 14A.

At the same time, the life data is read from the flower life data area 121 in the ROM 12 corresponding to the input flower type, and stored in the observation data storage area 142 in the data area 14A of the RAM 14 (step S301). As a result, as shown in FIG. 12A, the observation data storage area 142 in the data area 14A has
(1) Germination period from seed sowing: 94 hours (2) Period from germination to flowering: 17 days (3) Period from seed sowing to withering: 20 days is written.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the shutter switch 4 is turned on (step S302), and the process waits until the shutter switch 4 is turned on. If the shutter switch 4 is turned on, low-speed continuous shooting is started, and a background image is displayed in the data area 14A of the RAM 14 at intervals of 24 hours within the “germination period from seed sowing” indicated by the flower life data 121. The image is stored in the image storage area 141 (step S303). As a result, as shown in FIG. 12A, the background image PA is stored in the image storage area 141 of the data area 14A.

  Here, the background image PA is an image in a state where the subject “flower A” has not yet germinated. Therefore, the background image PA is defined as an image in which only the background is photographed in the state without the subject.

  At the same time, the clock unit 73 starts measuring the shooting start date and time, and the temperature and humidity are detected by the temperature sensor 17 and the humidity sensor 18 to detect (2) the shooting start date and time, (3) the temperature, (4) The humidity is stored in the observation data storage area 142 of the data area 14A (step S303).

  Therefore, as a result of the processing in step S303, as shown in FIG. 12A, the background image PA is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14A of the RAM 14, and the observation data storage area corresponding to this is stored. 142, in addition to the “flower name: flower A” and the periods (1), (2), and (3), for example, “shooting start date and time (first day): H21 / 8 / 1AM8: 00”, “temperature : 23 degrees ”and“ humidity: 67% ”are stored.

  Next, as described above, the germination period (from sowing of seeds) is compared by comparing the previous captured image and the current captured image in the captured image obtained every 24 hours by starting the low-speed continuous shooting in step S303. It is determined whether or not a motion is detected in the germination period of 94 hours (step S3). At this time, if buds have not yet emerged from the “flower A” in which the seeds are buried, the same image as the background image PA shown in FIG. There is no difference in image content from the captured image. If there is no difference between the image contents of both images and no motion is detected, low-speed continuous shooting (shooting every 24 hours) is continued without proceeding to the next step.

  Then, with the passage of time, when a flower A germinates as shown in FIG. 12B, a subject image PB in which the subject flower A exists in the background shown in FIG. 12 is captured and stored.

  Here, the subject image PB is an image in which the subject flower A exists in the background as described above. Therefore, the subject image PB is defined as an image taken under the condition of including the subject in the background.

  Then, when the background image PA and the subject image PB are compared, since the image contents of the two differ due to the sprouting of the flower A, the motion is detected and the determination in step S304 is YES. Accordingly, the process proceeds from step S304 to step S305, and the continuous shooting speed is switched from low-speed continuous shooting that is shooting every 24 hours to high-speed continuous shooting that is shooting at one hour intervals.

  Subsequently, during the period from germination to flowering, the subject image PB photographed every hour by this high-speed continuous shooting is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14B of the RAM 14 and timed by the clock unit 73 (2). The (3) temperature and (4) humidity detected by the elapsed date and time, the temperature sensor 17 and the humidity sensor 18 are stored in the observation data storage area 142 of the data area 14B (step S306).

  Therefore, as a result of the processing in step S306, as shown in FIG. 12B, the subject image PB is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14B of the RAM 14, and the observation data storage area corresponding to this is stored. 142, in addition to the “flower name: flower A” and the periods (1), (2), and (3), for example, “shooting date and time (3 days): H21 / 8/4 AM8: 00”, “temperature : 25 degrees ”and“ humidity: 60% ”are stored.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a period until withering (period from seeding to withering: 20 days) has elapsed (step S310), and the process of step S306 is repeated until the period until withering has elapsed. Therefore, by repeating the process of step S306, as shown in FIG. 12C, the subject image PC on which the flower A has grown is photographed and stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14C of the RAM 14. The (2) elapsed date and time, the temperature sensor 17 and the (3) temperature detected by the humidity sensor 18 (4) the humidity measured by the clock unit 73 are stored in the observation data storage area 142 of the data area 14C.

  Therefore, as a result of the process in step S306, the subject image PC is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14C of the RAM 14 and the observation data is stored correspondingly as shown in FIG. In the area 142, in addition to the “flower name: flower A” and the periods (1), (2), and (3), for example, “shooting date and time (15th day): H21 / 8/15 AM 8:00” Observation data DC consisting of “temperature: 20 degrees” and “humidity: 70%” is stored.

  In addition, by repeating the process of step S306 every hour, as shown in FIG. 12D, the subject image PD in which the flower A blooms is photographed and stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14C of the RAM 14. Is done. The (2) elapsed date and time, the temperature sensor 17 and the (3) temperature detected by the humidity sensor 18 (4) the humidity measured by the clock unit 73 are stored in the observation data storage area 142 of the data area 14C.

  Therefore, as a result of the processing in step S306 this time, as shown in FIG. 12D, the subject image PD is stored in the image storage area 141 in the data area 14C of the RAM 14, and the observation data is stored accordingly. In the area 142, in addition to the “flower name: flower A” and the periods (1), (2), and (3), for example, “shooting date and time (20th day): H21 / 8/20 AM8: 00” Observation data DD consisting of “temperature: 22 degrees” and “humidity: 65%” is stored.

  And when the period until withering passes and observation becomes unnecessary, determination of step S307 will become YES and the process according to this flowchart will be complete | finished.

  In this embodiment, the low-speed continuous shooting speed is set to 24 hours and the high-speed continuous shooting speed is set to 1 hour. However, these shooting intervals may be longer or shorter. Further, a dial or key may be provided in the input unit 11 so that the user can arbitrarily set the continuous shooting speed. That is, a setting unit that allows the user to arbitrarily set the time interval for continuous shooting may be provided. Thus, depending on the degree of growth of the plant, that is, a plant with a fast growth rate can be photographed at a short time interval, and a plant with a slow growth rate can be photographed at a short time interval. Shooting can be performed at time intervals.

  When shooting is performed as described above and the storage of the image and the like in the RAM 14 is completed, the control unit 7 follows the program stored in the ROM 12 and performs the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5 in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above. Execute the process.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, a continuous image including the frame images FB, FB, FC... Obtained by cutting out the image of the subject flower A as the plant character C is generated and stored in the RAM 14. The observation data DB is stored corresponding to the frame image FB, the observation data DC is stored corresponding to the frame image FC, the observation data DD is stored corresponding to the frame image FD, and so on. Observation data is stored corresponding to the above.

  Therefore, when the edited moving image reproduction process is executed in step S317, the edited images stored in the RAM 14, that is, the frame images FB, FB, FC... And the frame images FB, FB, FC. The edited image composed of the observation data DB, DC, DD... Corresponding to is reproduced and displayed on the display unit 16. At this time, the display switching control of the observation data corresponding to each frame image is performed based on the reproduction control data 144 shown in FIG.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6D, an image composed of the frame image FB and the observation data DB, an image composed of the frame image FC and the observation data DC, the frame image FD and the observation data DD, Are displayed while being sequentially switched. Therefore, by visually recognizing the reproduced frame image and the corresponding observation data, the relationship between the reproduced image and the photographing date / time can be grasped, and the growth characteristics of the plant can be clearly announced.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when movement is detected within the germination period, since the high-speed continuous shooting is performed, the growth of the flower A can be memorized in detail and surely at an appropriate frequency. The character image which can display the growth of the flower A in detail can be generated.

  Further, it is possible to reliably generate a character image until the life of the flower A expires and to satisfy the observation record data of the plant.

  In the embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a digital camera has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other mobile phone terminals with cameras, PDAs with cameras (Personal Digital Assistants), and the like. : Portable information terminal), personal computer with camera, etc., and can be applied to any apparatus capable of continuous shooting.

  In the embodiment, the observation target is a flower. However, the observation target is not limited to this, and other plants or organisms other than plants, such as animals, are sequentially built. It may be another object such as an object.

1 Digital Camera 4 Shutter Switch 5 Plant Character Creation Mode Switch 7 Control Unit 8 CMOS
11 Input section 12 ROM
13 Work memory 14 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 15 Display driver 16 Display part 17 Temperature sensor 18 Humidity sensor 19 End switch 20 Character input key 71 Image | photographing frame rate control part 73 Clock part 144 Playback control data 145 Playback control data

Claims (17)

Photographing means for photographing the subject;
A first storage control means for storing a background image photographed under the condition of only the background without the subject by the photographing means;
Each time a predetermined time elapses with the subject included in the background in the background by the photographing means, the subject image taken continuously and the elapsed time or time when the subject image was taken continuously Second storage control means for sequentially storing time data in association with each other;
A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control unit and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control unit. Character image creation means for
A third storage for storing the character image created by the character image creation means and the time data stored in association with the subject images sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control means in association with each other. Control means;
An image storage control device comprising: Photographing means for photographing the subject;
A first storage control means for storing a background image photographed under the condition of only the background without the subject by the photographing means;
Each time when a predetermined time elapses while the subject is included by the photographing means, subject images taken continuously and time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject images were taken continuously Second storage control means for sequentially storing in association with each other;
An image storage control device comprising: Photographing means for photographing the subject;
A first storage control means for storing a background image photographed under the condition of only the background without the subject by the photographing means;
Second storage control means for sequentially storing subject images taken continuously each time a predetermined time elapses under the condition including the subject by the photographing means;
A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control unit and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control unit. Character image creation means for
Third storage control for storing the character image created by the character image creation means and the time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject image is sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control means. Means,
An image storage control device comprising: Photographing means for photographing the subject;
A first storage control means for storing a background image photographed under the condition of only the background without the subject by the photographing means;
Detecting means for detecting whether or not a subject is photographed in the background by the photographing means after the background image is stored by the control of the first storage control means;
A second storage control means for sequentially storing an image including the subject as a subject image each time the detection of the subject is detected by the detection means;
A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control unit and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control unit. Character image creation means for
Third storage control for storing the character image created by the character image creation means and the time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject image is sequentially stored by the control of the first storage control means. Means,
An image storage control device comprising: A designation means for designating the type or name of the subject;
A life storage means for storing a plurality of sets in association with the type or name of the subject and the life,
The second storage control means reads out the life stored in association with the type or name of the subject specified by the specifying means from the life storage means, and detects the detection according to the read life period. 5. The image storage control according to claim 4, wherein a subject image of continuous shooting that has been started on the condition that the subject has been shot by the means is sequentially stored until the end of the lifetime. apparatus. A designation means for designating the type or name of the subject;
Name storage control means for storing the name designated by the designation means in association with the character image created by the character image creation means;
The image storage control device according to claim 1, wherein the image storage control device is provided.   2. The display control unit according to claim 1, further comprising a display control unit that sequentially controls display of the character images created by the character image creation unit according to the time data stored by the control of the second storage control unit. 4. The image storage control device according to 4. It further comprises a measuring means for measuring values indicating environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity,
The second storage control means further stores measurement value data measured by the measurement means,
5. The image storage control device according to claim 1, wherein the third storage control unit stores the measurement value data together with the time data.   9. The image storage control device according to claim 1, further comprising setting means for setting a time interval for continuous shooting by the photographing means. A computer having an apparatus provided with photographing means for photographing a subject;
First storage control means for storing a background image photographed under the state of only the background without subject by the photographing means;
Each time a predetermined time elapses with the subject included in the background in the background by the photographing means, the subject image taken continuously and the elapsed time or time when the subject image was taken continuously Second storage control means for sequentially storing time data in association with each other;
A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control unit and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control unit. Character image creation means for
A third storage for storing the character image created by the character image creation means and the time data stored in association with the subject images sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control means in association with each other. Control means;
An image storage control program characterized by being made to function. A computer having an apparatus provided with photographing means for photographing a subject;
First storage control means for storing a background image photographed under the state of only the background without subject by the photographing means;
Each time when a predetermined time elapses while the subject is included by the photographing means, subject images taken continuously and time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject images were taken continuously Second storage control means for sequentially storing in association with each other;
And an image storage control device. A computer having an apparatus provided with photographing means for photographing a subject;
First storage control means for storing a background image photographed under the state of only the background without subject by the photographing means;
Second storage control means for sequentially storing subject images taken continuously each time a predetermined time elapses under the condition including the subject by the photographing means;
A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control unit and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control unit. Character image creation means for
Third storage control for storing the character image created by the character image creation means and the time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject image is sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control means. Means,
And an image storage control device. A computer having an apparatus provided with photographing means for photographing a subject;
First storage control means for storing a background image photographed under the condition of only a background without a subject by the photographing means;
Detecting means for detecting whether or not a subject is photographed in the background by the photographing means after the background image is stored by the control of the first storage control means;
A second storage control means for sequentially storing an image including the subject as a subject image each time the detection of the subject is detected by the detection means;
A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control unit and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control unit. Character image creation means for
Third storage control for storing the character image created by the character image creation means and the time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject image is sequentially stored by the control of the first storage control means. Means,
And an image storage control device. An image storage control method in an apparatus including a photographing unit for photographing a subject,
A first storage control step of storing a background image photographed under the condition of only a background without a subject by the photographing means;
Each time a predetermined time elapses with the subject included in the background in the background by the photographing means, the subject image taken continuously and the elapsed time or time when the subject image was taken continuously A second storage control step for sequentially storing the time data in association with each other;
A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control in the second storage control step and the background image stored by the control in the first storage control step. A character image creation step for creating
A character image created in the character image creation step and a time data stored in association with the subject image sequentially stored in the control in the second storage control step are stored in association with each other. A memory control step;
An image storage control method comprising: An image storage control method in an apparatus including a photographing unit for photographing a subject,
A first storage control step of storing a background image photographed under the condition of only a background without a subject by the photographing means;
Each time when a predetermined time elapses while the subject is included by the photographing means, subject images taken continuously and time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject images were taken continuously A second storage control step for sequentially storing them in association with each other;
An image storage control method comprising: An image storage control method in an apparatus including a photographing unit for photographing a subject,
A first storage control step of storing a background image photographed under the condition of only a background without a subject by the photographing means;
A second storage control step for sequentially storing subject images taken continuously each time a predetermined time elapses under the condition including the subject by the photographing means;
A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control step and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control step. A character image creation step,
Third storage control for storing the character image created in this character image creation step and the time data related to the elapsed time or the time when the subject image is sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control step. Steps,
An image storage control method comprising: An image storage control method in an apparatus including a photographing unit for photographing a subject,
A first storage control step of storing a background image photographed under the condition of only a background without a subject by the photographing means;
A detection step for detecting whether or not a subject is photographed in the background by the photographing means after the background image is stored by the control of the first storage control step;
A second storage control step for sequentially storing the image including the subject as a subject image each time the detection of the subject is detected by the detection step;
A character image excluding the background portion of the subject image is created based on the subject image sequentially stored by the control of the second storage control step and the background image stored by the control of the first storage control step. A character image creation step,
Third storage control for storing the character image created in this character image creation step and the time data related to the elapsed time or time when the subject image is sequentially stored by the control of the first storage control step. Steps,
An image storage control method comprising:

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