JP2015222852A - Portable terminal, imaging device and set information copying method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable easy copying of set information required for various kinds of operations and enhance the convenience of a setting work without adding any special hardware resource.SOLUTION: A portable terminal controls the shift to a master mode or a slave mode in a mode controller, detects first shake information corresponding to a shaking operation of the portable terminal at a sensor unit, transmits predetermined first set information required for the operation of the external operation from a transmitter to an external terminal when it is determined in the master mode that second shaking information detected due to the shaking operation of the external terminal is equivalent to the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit, and receives the second set information required for the operation of the portable terminal from the external terminal at the reception portion when it is determined in the slave mode that the second shaking information detected due to the shaking operation of the external terminal is equivalent to the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit.

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable terminal, an imaging device, and a setting information copying method for copying predetermined setting information.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, portable terminals (wearable terminals) that are used while being worn by a user and capture an image of a situation around the user or grasp and save the state of the user's body are known. Such a wearable terminal may be used for private use, but may also be used for business use. For example, a scene where a plurality of workers wear and use each wearable terminal individually in the field corresponds. In order to use multiple wearable terminals in the field, setting work such as setting information necessary for various operations of each wearable terminal is required in advance, and setting work is complicated when the number of wearable terminals is large. become.

  Here, for example, a wireless communication terminal disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known as a prior art for acquiring and setting local communication parameters necessary for local communication with a nearby wireless terminal without going through a network.

  When a wireless communication terminal shown in Patent Document 1 is touched with a wireless terminal having a wireless tag in which local communication parameters are written in advance, the wireless tag reader of the wireless communication terminal reads the local communication parameter in the wireless tag and reads the local communication parameter. The local communication is executed using the local communication parameters shared with the wireless terminal having the wireless tag. As a result, the wireless communication terminal disclosed in Patent Literature 1 can execute the setting of local communication parameters necessary for local communication with a nearby wireless terminal by a simple operation even in a situation where wireless network communication is not possible. it can.

JP 2009-194512 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, it is assumed that short-range wireless communication (for example, NFC (Near Field Communication)) is used as local communication with a nearby wireless terminal, and wireless communication in which local communication parameters for short-range wireless communication are written. Since a tag is required, there is a problem that special hardware resources are required to perform local communication.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the present invention easily duplicates setting information necessary for various operations without adding special hardware resources, and improves the convenience of setting work. It is an object to provide a terminal, an imaging device, and a setting information copying method.

  The present invention is a portable terminal capable of communicating with an external terminal, and includes a mode control unit that controls transition to a master mode or a slave mode, and first shaking information corresponding to a shaking operation of the portable terminal. When it is determined in the master mode that the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal and the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit are equivalent in the master mode A transmission unit that transmits predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal to the external terminal, and in the slave mode, the second shake information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal, and the A receiving unit that receives, from the external terminal, predetermined second setting information necessary for the operation of the mobile terminal when it is determined that the first shake information detected by the sensor unit is equivalent. It comprises a mobile terminal.

  In addition, the present invention is an imaging device capable of communicating with an external terminal, an imaging unit that captures surrounding video, a mode control unit that controls transition to a master mode or a slave mode, and the imaging device A sensor unit that detects first shaking information corresponding to a shaking operation of the second terminal, a second shaking information detected by a shaking operation of the external terminal in the master mode, and the first sensor detected by the sensor unit. When it is determined that the shake information is equivalent, the transmitter that transmits predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal to the external terminal, and the shake of the external terminal in the slave mode When it is determined that the second shake information detected by the operation and the first shake information detected by the sensor unit are equivalent, the imaging setting information necessary for the imaging operation of the imaging unit is obtained. Free predetermined second setting information and a receiver for receiving from said external terminal, an image pickup device.

  Further, the present invention is a setting information duplication method in a portable terminal capable of communicating with an external terminal, the step of controlling the transition to the master mode or the slave mode, and the first corresponding to the shaking operation of the portable terminal It is determined whether or not the step of detecting one shaking information, the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal, and the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit are equivalent. In the master mode, when it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent, predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal is In the slave mode, when it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent in the slave mode, a predetermined required for the operation of the mobile terminal A receiving a second setting information from said external terminal, and a setting information replication process.

  Further, the present invention is a setting information duplication method in an imaging apparatus capable of communicating with an external terminal, the step of imaging surrounding video, the step of controlling the transition to the master mode or slave mode, A step of detecting first shaking information corresponding to a shaking operation of the imaging device; a second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal; and the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit. It is necessary for the operation of the external terminal when it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent in the master mode and in the master mode. When it is determined that the first shaking information and the second shaking information are equivalent in the step of transmitting predetermined first setting information to the external terminal and in the slave mode, A receiving a predetermined second setting information including the shooting setting information necessary for the image operation from the external terminal, and a setting information replication process.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily duplicate setting information necessary for various operations without adding special hardware resources, and to improve the convenience of setting work.

Schematic explanatory diagram for comparatively explaining problems in the prior art when setting information is set in an imaging device (wearable terminal) and an operation overview of the imaging device according to the present invention 1 is a front view illustrating an appearance of an imaging apparatus according to a first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing in detail an internal configuration of an imaging apparatus according to a first embodiment. (A) Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the light emission pattern which shows the condition which a master terminal and a slave terminal each transfer to setting copy mode, (B) An example of the light emission pattern which shows the situation where a master terminal and a slave terminal are respectively performing setting copy FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a light emission pattern indicating a situation where the master terminal and the slave terminal each finish the setting copy mode. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating in detail an example of signaling between the imaging apparatus and the external terminal according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart for explaining in detail an operation procedure related to duplication of setting information of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the light emission pattern which shows the condition where a master terminal and a slave terminal transfer to master mode and slave mode, respectively FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram for explaining in detail an example of signaling between the imaging apparatus of the second embodiment and one external terminal. The flowchart explaining the operation | movement procedure regarding the duplication of the setting information of the imaging device of 2nd Embodiment in detail.

  First, before describing each embodiment of a portable terminal, an imaging device, and a setting information duplicating method according to the present invention, problems in the prior art when setting information is set in a wearable terminal will be described with reference to FIG. To do. FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram for contrasting the problems in the prior art when setting information is set in an imaging device (wearable terminal) and the operation overview of the imaging device according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, for example, problems with respect to three methods for copying and setting predetermined setting information to an imaging device (wearable terminal) that is not provided with a display for display are shown. .

  The first method is a method of transmitting predetermined setting information to an imaging device (wearable terminal) worn by a worker from a PC (Personal Computer) used by an administrator who controls work on site via a network. is there. In this method, since all the imaging devices (wearable terminals) that are the target of setting work need to be set in advance for connection to the network, if the setting for connection to the network is not made in advance, The setting information cannot be received, and the setting information cannot be set in the imaging device (wearable terminal).

  The second method is a method in which an external storage medium (media) such as an SD card in which predetermined setting information is written in advance is inserted into an imaging apparatus (wearable terminal) and the setting information is copied and set. In this method, the imaging device (wearable terminal) is used in a state where it is worn by a worker. For example, since the SD card is attached so that it cannot be easily removed for waterproofing or dustproofing, it is an object of setting work. If the number of imaging devices (wearable terminals) is large, the setting operation becomes complicated.

  The third method is a method in which, for example, a PC or tablet terminal in which predetermined setting information is written in advance is brought to the site, and the setting information is copied and set in a state where the setting information is connected to the imaging device (wearable terminal). In this method, hardware resources of the PC or tablet terminal are necessary for duplicating and setting the setting information, and an increase in cost is inevitable.

  Therefore, in each of the following embodiments, a portable terminal, an imaging device, and an imaging device that easily replicate setting information required for various operations without requiring special hardware resources and improve the convenience of setting work An example of the setting information duplication method will be described with reference to the drawings.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a mobile terminal, an imaging apparatus, and a setting method duplicating method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, the imaging apparatus according to the present invention will be exemplified to mainly describe the imaging apparatus of each embodiment, and the portable terminal and the setting information duplication method according to the present invention will be described as necessary. The invention of the setting information duplication method according to the present invention may be expressed as the setting information duplication method in the portable terminal according to the present invention, or may be expressed as the setting information duplication method in the imaging device according to the present invention. .

  The imaging device according to each embodiment is mounted on a wearable camera that can be taken while the user is hanging around the neck and power is on, or a vehicle such as a bicycle or boat on which the user rides. It is an action camera. Moreover, the imaging device of each embodiment may be used as a vehicle-mounted camera mounted on a moving body (for example, a vehicle).

(Overview of the operation of the imaging device)
First, an outline of the operation of the imaging apparatus 10 of each embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the first embodiment, for example, using an imaging device 10 and an external terminal as a communication partner of the imaging device 10, the imaging device 10 (master terminal) is an external terminal (slave terminal). The setting information is transmitted on a one-to-one basis and duplicated (copied). Although detailed description is omitted, the imaging device 10 and the external terminal have the same configuration. In the following description, the imaging device 10 that has shifted to the master mode is referred to as a “master terminal” for the sake of convenience, and the imaging device 10 that has shifted to the slave mode is referred to as a “slave terminal” for the sake of convenience.

  Here, the master mode refers to setting information necessary for various operations in a device (for example, the imaging device 10 or an external terminal) (for example, setting information necessary for a connection operation for connecting to a network or an imaging function). This is a mode for transmitting the setting information including the imaging setting information) to the device in the slave mode. The slave mode refers to setting information necessary for various operations in a device (for example, the imaging device 10 or an external terminal) (for example, setting information necessary for a connection operation for connecting to a network or an imaging function). This is a mode for receiving setting information including imaging setting information from a device in the master mode. A specific example of the setting information will be described later.

  In the first embodiment, both the imaging device 10 and the external terminal are set to the setting copy mode. The setting copy mode is a copy of setting information necessary for various operations in the device (for example, setting information necessary for connection operation for connecting to a network or setting information including imaging setting information for realizing an imaging function). It is a mode for performing. In each embodiment, a device that has shifted to the setting copy mode first in time operates as a master terminal, and a device that has shifted to the setting copy mode later in time operates as a slave terminal.

  In the first embodiment, when the user performs a shake operation while simultaneously holding the imaging device 10 and the external terminal, the master terminal determines that the manner of shaking of the master terminal and the slave terminal is the same. In this case, the setting information is transmitted (transferred) from the master terminal to the slave terminal. Thereby, the slave terminal can receive the setting information from the master terminal, and can easily copy the setting information necessary for the operation of the slave terminal from the master terminal.

  Next, in the second embodiment, for example, using the imaging device 10 and a plurality of external terminals as communication partners of the imaging device 10, the imaging device 10 (master terminal) is changed to a plurality of external terminals (slave terminals). The setting information is transmitted by 1 to N (N is an integer equal to or greater than 2) to be copied (copied).

  Further, both the imaging device 10 and the plurality of external terminals are set to the setting copy mode. When the user performs a shake operation with the master terminal after all the slave terminals have shifted to the setting copy mode, the master terminal transmits (transfers) setting information from the master terminal to all the slave terminals. Thereby, each slave terminal can receive the setting information from the master terminal, and the setting information necessary for the operation of each slave terminal can be easily copied from the master terminal.

(Appearance and configuration of imaging device)
Next, the appearance and configuration of the imaging apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating an appearance of the imaging device 10 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating in detail the internal configuration of the imaging apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment. The imaging device 10 shown in FIG. 2 has a housing formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape with rounded corners. A wireless ON / OFF button RFB and a power ON / OFF button PSB are provided at the upper part of the casing of the imaging apparatus 10 (upper side of the drawing). A recording start / stop button RPB is provided on the right side of the drawing.

  In the following description, a wireless communication method used in the imaging apparatus 10 will be described using, for example, WiFi (registered trademark), but wireless communication conforming to the communication standard of IEEE (Institute of Electronics and) 802.11. A LAN (Local Area Network) system may be used.

  In addition, a wireless communication state display unit LD1 for displaying the wireless communication ON / OFF state and a power supply of the imaging device 10 are displayed at a lower part of the casing of the imaging device 10 (on the lower side of the drawing). A power supply state display part LD2 for displaying an ON or OFF state and a recording state display part LD3 for displaying a start or stop state of recording are provided. Note that the wireless communication state display unit LD1, the power state display unit LD2, and the recording state display unit LD3 are configured using, for example, LEDs (Light Emission Diodes).

  Further, a camera lens LS is provided slightly above the central portion of the housing of the imaging device 10, and the camera lens LS constitutes a camera imaging unit 11 of the imaging device 10 described later. A gyro sensor JS and an acceleration sensor AS are provided at the lower left part of the casing of the imaging apparatus 10 (lower left side of the sheet of the figure). Note that the gyro sensor JS and the acceleration sensor AS may be mounted inside the housing as one package.

  An imaging apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3 includes a camera imaging unit 11, a camera signal processing unit 12, a camera operation IF (Interface) 13, a camera setting information holding unit 14, an acceleration sensor AS, and a gyro sensor. JS, shaking information holding unit 15, shaking information coincidence determining unit 16, master / slave mode transition control unit 17, wireless operation IF 18, wireless transmission control unit 19, terminal setting information holding unit 20, wireless data The transmission unit 21, the wireless data receiving unit 22, the wireless communication state display unit LD1, and the recording state display unit LD3 are included. In FIG. 3, the power supply state display unit LD2 is not shown.

  The acceleration sensor AS, the gyro sensor JS, the shake information holding unit 15, the shake information coincidence determination unit 16, the master / slave mode transition control unit 17, the wireless operation IF 18, the wireless transmission control unit 19, and the terminal The setting information holding unit 20, the wireless data transmitting unit 21, the wireless data receiving unit 22, and the wireless communication state display unit LD1 constitute a portable terminal according to the present invention. Thereby, the portable terminal which concerns on this invention is equivalent to the effect acquired by the structure of the imaging device 10 of this embodiment by replacing the imaging device 10 with a portable terminal in description of the imaging device 10 of this embodiment below. An effect is obtained.

  Hereinafter, the operation of each part of the imaging apparatus 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  The camera imaging unit 11 includes at least a camera lens LS and an image sensor (for example, a CCD (Charged-Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) solid-state imaging device). The camera imaging unit 11 collects light (light rays) incident from the outside of the imaging device 10 in the camera lens LS and forms an image on a predetermined imaging surface of the image sensor. The camera lens LS is a lens having a wide angle of view greater than a predetermined value.

  The camera imaging unit 11 converts an optical image formed on the imaging surface in the image sensor into an electrical signal and outputs the electrical signal to the camera signal processing unit 12.

  The camera signal processing unit 12 controls ON or OFF of the recording function of the imaging device 10 according to an instruction from the camera operation IF 13. When the recording function is ON, the recording function is ON. In order to indicate, the recording state display part LD3 is turned on. When the recording function is OFF, the camera signal processing unit 12 turns off the recording state display unit LD3 to indicate that the recording function is OFF. For example, an LED that lights in red is used for the recording state display section LD3.

  In addition, the operation of the camera imaging unit 11 is controlled using camera setting information (described later) stored in the camera setting information holding unit 14. For example, the camera signal processing unit 12 performs predetermined signal processing using an electrical signal output from the image sensor of the camera imaging unit 11, and can be recognized by RGB (Red Green Blue) or YUV (luminance / color difference). ) Or the like to generate a frame of video image data. The camera signal processing unit 12 stores the frame of the image data in the camera setting information holding unit 14.

  The camera operation IF 13 instructs the camera signal processing unit 12 to turn on or off the recording function in the imaging apparatus 10 and corresponds to, for example, a recording start / stop button RPB shown in FIG.

  The camera setting information holding unit 14 is configured using, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory or a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and setting information necessary for executing processing of an imaging function or a recording function in the imaging device 10. Remember. The camera setting information holding unit 14 stores a frame of image data generated by the camera signal processing unit 12. The data stored in the camera setting information holding unit 14 is referred to by the camera signal processing unit 12 or the wireless transmission control unit 19, for example.

  Here, the camera setting information (imaging setting information) stored in the camera setting information holding unit 14 includes, for example, various parameters relating to image size, image format, encoding rate, white balance adjustment, exposure conditions, and shake correction. .

  The acceleration sensor AS as an example of the sensor unit is configured such that when the user performs a shake operation that shakes the casing of the imaging device 10 in the vertical direction (vertical direction) or the horizontal direction (horizontal direction), The period of shaking vibration is detected, and the detection result of the period of shaking vibration of the casing by the shake operation is stored in the shaking information holding unit 15 as an example of shaking information.

  The gyro sensor JS as an example of the sensor unit is configured such that when the user performs a shake operation that shakes the casing of the imaging device 10 in the vertical direction (vertical direction) or the horizontal direction (horizontal direction), The direction (specifically, roll, pitch, yaw) is detected, and the detection result of the direction of the casing by the shake operation is stored in the information holding unit 15 as an example of the shake information.

  The shake information holding unit 15 includes an output of the acceleration sensor AS (that is, a period of vibration of the shake of the housing of the imaging device 10 by a shake operation) and an output of the gyro sensor JS (that is, the housing of the imaging device 10 by a shake operation). Are stored as shake information in association with each other. Note that the data stored in the shake information holding unit 15 may be referred to by the shake information coincidence determination unit 16 and include at least the output of the acceleration sensor AS.

  The shake information coincidence determination unit 16 as an example of the shake information determination unit compares the shake information of the imaging device 10 with the shake information of the external terminal. Specifically, the shake information coincidence determination unit 16 outputs the output of the acceleration sensor AS in the shake operation of the imaging device 10 (for example, the master terminal) read from the shake information holding unit 15 and the external terminal received by the wireless data reception unit 22. The output of the acceleration sensor in the shake operation of (for example, a slave terminal) is compared.

  When the shake information coincidence determination unit 16 determines that the output of the acceleration sensor AS in the shake operation of the imaging device 10 (for example, the master terminal) is equivalent to the output of the acceleration sensor in the shake operation of the external terminal (for example, the slave terminal). Is determined to be equivalent to the shake operation of the imaging device 10 (for example, a master terminal) and the shake operation of an external terminal (for example, a slave terminal).

  As a result, the imaging device 10 is configured such that the period of vibration in the shake operation included in the shaking information of the imaging apparatus 10 is equal to the period of vibration in the shaking operation included in the shaking information of the external terminal. It can be easily determined that the shaking information of the external terminal and the shaking information of the external terminal are equivalent.

  The shake information coincidence determination unit 16 receives the outputs of the acceleration sensor AS and the gyro sensor JS in the shake operation of the imaging device 10 (for example, the master terminal) read from the shake information holding unit 15 and the wireless data reception unit 22. Depending on whether or not the outputs of the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor in the shake operation of the external terminal (eg, slave terminal) are equivalent, the shake operation of the imaging device 10 (eg, master terminal) and the external terminal (eg, slave terminal) It may be determined that the shake operation is equivalent.

  Thereby, the imaging device 10 has the vibration period and the casing direction in the shake operation included in the shaking information of the imaging apparatus 10, and the vibration cycle and the casing direction in the shaking operation included in the shaking information of the external terminal. Since the shaking information of the imaging device 10 and the shaking information of the external terminal are determined to be equivalent, it can be determined with high accuracy that the shaking information is equivalent.

  The shake information coincidence determination unit 16 has the same value of the output of the acceleration sensor AS of the imaging device 10 (for example, the master terminal) and the external terminal (for example, the slave terminal) (the same applies to the outputs of the acceleration sensor AS and the gyro sensor JS). Not limited to a certain case, it may be determined that they are equivalent if they are within a predetermined value error range. The shake information coincidence determination unit 16 determines whether or not the shake operation of the imaging device 10 (for example, the master terminal) is equivalent to the shake operation of the external terminal (for example, the slave terminal), and the master / slave mode transition control unit. The data is output to the wireless transmission control unit 19 via 17.

  The master / slave mode transition control unit 17 as an example of the mode control unit controls the transition of the imaging device 10 to either the master mode or the slave mode according to whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. Information related to the mode or slave mode is output to the wireless transmission control unit 19. For example, the master / slave mode transition control unit 17 transitions the imaging device 10 to the master mode assuming that the predetermined condition described above is satisfied when the external terminal that has transitioned to the master mode is not detected around the imaging device 10. Let Thereby, the imaging device 10 can easily shift to the master mode and operates as a master terminal.

  On the other hand, the master / slave mode transition control unit 17 determines that the above-described predetermined condition is not satisfied when the external terminal that has transitioned to the master mode is detected around the imaging apparatus 10, and sets the imaging apparatus 10 to the slave mode. To migrate. Thereby, the imaging device 10 operates as a slave terminal.

  Further, the master / slave mode transition control unit 17 may cause the imaging device 10 to transition to the master mode or the slave mode, for example, according to a predetermined mode designation operation performed by the user. Accordingly, the imaging apparatus 10 can easily shift the imaging apparatus 10 (own terminal) to either the master mode or the slave mode by a predetermined mode specifying operation (for example, a user specifying operation). After the setting information is received from the external terminal in the mode, the same setting information can be transmitted to the other external terminals in the slave mode after the imaging apparatus 10 (own terminal) shifts to the master mode.

  The wireless operation IF 18 instructs the wireless transmission control unit 19 to turn on / off wireless communication in the imaging apparatus 10 and corresponds to, for example, the wireless ON / OFF button RFB shown in FIG.

  The wireless transmission control unit 19 controls ON / OFF of wireless communication in the imaging device 10 according to an instruction from the wireless operation IF 18. When wireless communication is ON, the wireless communication is ON. In order to indicate, the wireless communication status display part LD1 is turned on. When the wireless communication is in an OFF state, the wireless transmission control unit 19 turns off the wireless communication state display unit LD1 to indicate that the wireless communication is in an OFF state. For example, an LED that lights in blue is used for the wireless communication status display portion LD1. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted in FIG. 3, LED which lights green, for example is used for power supply status display part LD2.

  When the wireless communication is in an ON state, the wireless transmission control unit 19 determines whether either the master terminal or the slave terminal is based on the master mode or slave mode information output from the master / slave mode transition control unit 17. As a wireless communication.

  For example, in the master mode, when the shake information match determination unit 16 determines that the shake operation of the imaging apparatus 10 and the shake operation of the external terminal are equivalent in the master mode, the wireless transmission control unit 19 14 and various setting information (including image data as required) read from the terminal setting information holding unit 20 are transmitted to the external terminal (slave terminal) that has shifted to the slave mode.

  In addition, in the slave mode, when it is determined that the shake operation of the imaging device 10 and the shake operation of the external terminal are equivalent in the slave mode, the wireless transmission control unit 19 transmits from the external terminal. The various types of setting information (including image data obtained by imaging of an external terminal as necessary) are received by the wireless data receiving unit 22.

  In addition, in the slave mode, the wireless transmission control unit 19 as an example of the setting information replacement unit determines that the shake operation of the imaging device 10 and the shake operation of the external terminal are equivalent in the external terminal that has shifted to the master mode. In the case, the various setting information stored in the terminal setting information holding unit 20 is copied and stored in place of the various setting information received by the wireless data receiving unit 22. Thereby, the imaging device 10 can store the latest various setting information in the terminal setting information holding unit 20.

  The terminal setting information holding unit 20 is configured using, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory or a DRAM, and setting information necessary for executing processing of various functions other than the imaging function and the recording function in the imaging device 10. Remember. The data stored in the terminal setting information holding unit 20 is referred to by, for example, the wireless transmission control unit 19.

  Here, the setting information stored in the terminal setting information holding unit 20 includes, for example, SSID (Service Set Identifier) and password of a connection destination in a wireless LAN (for example, WiFi (registered trademark)), connection information as setting information related to network connection. The destination back-end server address, back-end login ID, and password are included.

  The wireless data transmission unit 21 as an example of the transmission unit has a transmission antenna (not shown), and in the master mode, various setting information (including image data as necessary) output from the wireless transmission control unit 19. Is transmitted to the external terminal (slave terminal) that has shifted to the slave mode. In addition, the wireless data transmission unit 21 searches for a master terminal in order to determine whether or not the external terminal that has shifted to the master mode is around the imaging device 10 in accordance with an instruction from the master / slave mode transition control unit 17. Send a signal. As a result, in the slave mode, the imaging apparatus 10 transmits the shake information detected by the shake operation to the external terminal in the master mode, so that it is possible to determine whether the setting information can be transmitted in the external terminal in the master mode. Support information can be sent.

  The wireless data receiving unit 22 as an example of a receiving unit has a receiving antenna (not shown), and in the slave mode, various setting information (external terminal's) transmitted from the external terminal (master terminal) that has shifted to the master mode. Image data obtained by imaging) is received and output to the shake information match determination unit 16. Further, when receiving a response to the search signal of the master terminal from the external terminal that has shifted to the master mode, the wireless data reception unit 22 outputs a response to the search signal of the master terminal to the master / slave mode shift control unit 17. .

  Next, an example of signaling between the imaging device 10 of the present embodiment and the external terminal will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4, 5, and 6. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a light emission pattern indicating a situation in which the master terminal and the slave terminal each shift to the setting copy mode. FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a light emission pattern indicating a situation in which the master terminal and the slave terminal are respectively copying settings. FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a light emission pattern indicating a situation in which the master terminal and the slave terminal each finish the setting copy mode. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram illustrating in detail an example of signaling between the imaging device 10 of the first embodiment and an external terminal. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating in detail an operation procedure related to duplication of setting information of the imaging apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment.

  In the description of FIG. 5, in order to simplify the description, the imaging device 10 of the present embodiment is described as a “master terminal”, and the external terminal that is a communication partner of the imaging device 10 is described as a “slave terminal”. The same applies when the device 10 is a “slave terminal” and the external terminal is a “master terminal”.

  In FIG. 5, the imaging device 10 and the external terminal are set to the normal mode, respectively (SM1, SS1, S1). The normal mode (Regular Mode) is, for example, a mode during normal operation that has not shifted to either the master mode or the slave mode. Here, it is assumed that the user performs an input operation in a predetermined setting copy mode on the imaging device 10 (SM2, S2).

  The input operation in the predetermined setting copy mode in the present embodiment refers to, for example, when the wireless communication is in an ON state (that is, when the wireless communication state display portion LD1 is lit), the wireless ON / OFF button RFB is Although the shake operation is performed for 3 seconds or longer in the pressed state, the operation is not limited to this. The setting copy mode is a mode for copying various setting information held by the imaging device 10 as a master terminal to an external terminal as a slave terminal.

  After step SM2, the imaging apparatus 10 transmits a search signal for the master terminal to the surroundings in order to determine whether there is a device (master terminal) that has shifted to the master mode in the surroundings (SM3). It is also assumed that the same setting copy mode input operation as in step SM2 is performed on the external terminal (SS2, S2). When there is no response from the master terminal to the search signal of the master terminal for a certain time (S3-NO), the imaging device 10 shifts to the master mode and shows a predetermined value to indicate that it has shifted to the master mode. In accordance with the light emission pattern (M-1), the wireless communication state display part LD1, the power supply state display part LD2, and the recording state display part LD3 are blinked (SM4, S4), and registration as a communication partner from the slave terminal is accepted (SM5). , S5).

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the imaging device 10 uses the wireless communication status display section LD1, as a light emission pattern (M-1) for indicating the transition to the master mode, until a shake operation is performed by the user. The power supply state display part LD2 and the recording state display part LD3 are repeatedly blinked in this order.

  After the input operation in the setting copy mode is performed, the external terminal transmits a search signal for the master terminal to the surroundings in order to determine whether or not there is a device (master terminal) that has shifted to the master mode around (SS3). , S3). Since the imaging device 10 operates as a master terminal that has shifted to the master mode, the imaging device 10 transmits a response (notification signal) to the search signal of the master terminal transmitted in step SS3 to the external terminal.

  When the external terminal detects the master terminal by receiving a response (notification signal) to the search signal of the master terminal (SS4, S3-YES), in order to indicate that it has shifted to the slave mode, a predetermined light emission pattern (S- According to 1), the wireless communication state display part LD1, the power supply state display part LD2, and the recording state display part LD3 are blinked (SS5, S13). The imaging device 10 accepts registration as a communication partner from the slave terminal (SM5, S5).

  As shown in FIG. 4 (A), the external terminal uses the wireless communication state display unit LD1, power supply as a light emission pattern (S-1) for indicating the transition to the slave mode until a shake operation is performed by the user. Flashing is repeated in the order of the status display section LD2 and the recording status display section LD3.

  In addition, the external terminal transmits a registration request as a communication device to the imaging device 10 that is the master terminal (SS6). When the imaging apparatus 10 receives a registration request as a communication device from an external terminal that is a slave terminal, and determines that registration as a communication device is possible, the imaging device 10 responds that the registration request is accepted (Ack ) Is transmitted to the external terminal, and if it is determined that registration as a communication device is impossible, a response (Nack) indicating that the registration request cannot be accepted is transmitted to the external terminal (S6).

  Note that the light emission pattern (M-1) at the master terminal and the light emission pattern (S-1) at the slave terminal have different blinking periods. In the present embodiment, for example, the blinking cycle of the light emission pattern (S-1) in the slave terminal is 0.2 [sec], and the blinking cycle of the light emission pattern (M-1) in the master terminal is 0.4 [sec]. ].

  After steps SM5 and SS6, the imaging device 10 and the external terminal stand by until a shake operation is performed by the user (SM6 (S7), SS7 (S14)).

  Here, for example, it is assumed that the user holds the imaging device 10 with the right hand and performs a shake operation for 3 seconds or more, and holds the external terminal with the left hand and performs the shake operation for 3 seconds or more (SM7 (S8-YES), SS8 ( S15-YES)). The imaging device 10 waits for reception of shake information detected by the shake operation of the external terminal (SM7, S9). The external terminal transmits the shake information detected by the shake operation to the imaging device 10 (SS8, S16), and waits for reception of setting information from the imaging device 10 (SS9, S17).

  After receiving the shaking information transmitted from the external terminal, the imaging device 10 determines whether the shaking information detected by the shake operation of the imaging device 10 is equivalent to the shaking information transmitted from the external terminal. (S10). When the imaging apparatus 10 determines that the shaking information detected by the shake operation of the imaging apparatus 10 is equivalent to the shaking information transmitted from the external terminal (S10, YES), the imaging apparatus 10 stores the information. In order to indicate that the setting information is transmitted (transferred) to the external terminal (SM8, S11), and further to transmit (transfer) the setting information to the external terminal, a predetermined light emission pattern (M-2) Accordingly, the wireless communication status display section LD1, the power supply status display section LD2, and the recording status display section LD3 are all blinked at the same timing (SM8, S11).

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the imaging apparatus 10 transmits (transfers) setting information as a light emission pattern (M-2) indicating that various setting information is transmitted (transferred) to an external terminal. That is, the wireless communication state display part LD1, the power supply state display part LD2, and the recording state display part LD3 are repeatedly blinked at the same timing until the setting information is copied.

  The external terminal receives various setting information transmitted (transferred) from the imaging device 10 (S18-YES), and replaces and copies the various setting information transmitted (transferred) from the imaging device 10 (SS10). In order to indicate that the external terminal has received various setting information, the wireless communication state display unit LD1, the power supply state display unit LD2, and the recording state display unit LD3 according to a predetermined light emission pattern (S-2). Are blinked at the same timing (SS10, S19).

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the external terminal completes the reception of the setting information, that is, the copying of the setting information, as the light emission pattern (S-2) for indicating that the various setting information is received. Until then, the wireless communication state display part LD1, the power state display part LD2 and the recording state display part LD3 are repeatedly blinked at the same timing.

  Note that the light emission pattern (M-2) at the master terminal and the light emission pattern (S-2) at the slave terminal have the same blinking cycle. In the present embodiment, for example, the blinking cycle of the light emission pattern (M-2) in the master terminal and the light emission pattern (S-2) in the slave terminal is 0.2 [sec], respectively.

  After the copying of various setting information is completed in the imaging device 10 and the external terminal, the master mode in the imaging device 10 ends (SM9), and the slave mode in the external terminal ends (SS11). In order to indicate that the imaging device 10 and the external terminal have finished the master mode and the slave mode, respectively, the wireless communication state display unit LD1 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) according to a predetermined light emission pattern (MS-3). , The power status display section LD2 and the recording status display section LD3 are all blinked at the same timing (SM9, SS11). The external terminal may transmit a response (Ack) indicating the completion of the copying of the setting information to the imaging apparatus 10 as necessary after the copying of the various setting information is completed. Thereby, the imaging device 10 can grasp that various setting information has been reliably received by the external terminal.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the imaging device 10 and the external terminal each have a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) as a light emission pattern (MS-3) for indicating the completion of the master mode and the slave mode, respectively. The wireless communication state display part LD1, the power supply state display part LD2, and the recording state display part LD3 repeat blinking at the same timing.

  The flashing cycle of the light emission pattern (MS-3) in the master terminal (imaging device 10) and the slave terminal (external terminal) is the same, but the light emission pattern (M-2) in the master terminal and the light emission pattern in the slave terminal. (S-2) is longer (0.5 [sec]) than the blinking cycle (0.2 [sec]).

  After Steps SM9 and SS11, the imaging device 10 and the external terminal each return to the normal mode (SM10, SM12, S12), and the operations related to copying of various setting information in the imaging device 10 and the external terminal are finished.

  As described above, the imaging apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment shifts to either the master mode or the slave mode. In the master mode, the shaking operation detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal that is the communication partner and the shaking operation of the imaging apparatus 10 are performed. When it is determined that the shaking operation detected by is equivalent, various setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal is transmitted to the external terminal. Further, in the slave mode, the imaging device 10 determines that the shake information detected by the shake operation of the external terminal and the shake information detected by the shake operation of the imaging device 10 are equal in the slave mode. Setting information including imaging setting information necessary for the operation (for example, imaging function, recording function) is received from an external terminal.

  As a result, the imaging apparatus 10 transmits setting information necessary for various operations in the external terminal to be a communication partner to the external terminal in the master mode without adding special hardware resources. Information can be easily acquired, and the convenience of setting work can be improved. Similarly, without adding special hardware resources, the imaging apparatus 10 can also receive setting information including imaging setting information necessary for various operations (for example, imaging processing) in the imaging apparatus 10 in the slave mode. Therefore, the setting information of the imaging device 10 can be easily duplicated, and the convenience of the setting operation can be improved.

  Further, the imaging apparatus 10 can emit light from the wireless communication state display unit LD1, the power supply state display unit LD2, and the recording state display unit LD3 according to the light emission pattern (M-1) indicating that the mode has been shifted to the master mode. It is possible to explicitly and easily notify the user of the transition to

  Further, an external terminal having the same configuration as that of the imaging device 10 (or the imaging device 10 is acceptable) indicates that the transition to the slave mode is made according to the light emission pattern (S-1) according to the wireless communication status display unit LD1, the power supply status display unit LD2, and so on. The recording state display unit LD3 can emit light, and the user can be clearly and easily notified that the slave mode has been switched to.

  Further, in the master mode, the imaging apparatus 10 has a wireless communication state display unit LD1, a power state display unit LD2, according to a light emission pattern (M-2) indicating that various setting information is transmitted to the external terminal in the slave mode. The recording state display unit LD3 can emit light, and it is possible to explicitly and easily notify the user that various setting information is being transmitted to the external terminal.

  In addition, an external terminal having the same configuration as that of the imaging device 10 (or the imaging device 10 is acceptable) emits a light emission pattern (in the slave mode) that receives various setting information from the imaging device 10 (external terminal) in the master mode. According to S-2), the wireless communication state display unit LD1, the power state display unit LD2, and the recording state display unit LD3 can emit light, and various setting information is received from the imaging device 10 (external terminal). This can be clearly and easily notified to the user.

  In addition, the imaging device 10 or an external terminal having the same configuration as that of the imaging device 10 has a wireless communication status display unit LD1 and a power supply status display unit LD2 in accordance with a light emission pattern (MS-3) indicating that the master mode or the slave mode has ended. The recording state display part LD3 can emit light, and the situation where the master mode or the slave mode is finished can be clearly and easily notified to the user.

  In addition, the imaging apparatus 10 can share the setting information for communication with the external terminal without sharing the setting information related to the network connection in accordance with the same protocol with the external terminal. Various setting information can be transmitted (transferred) to the external terminal before transmitting the setting information regarding the connection to the external terminal.

  In addition, the imaging apparatus 10 can share the setting information for communication with the external terminal without sharing the setting information related to the network connection according to the same model with the external terminal. Various setting information can be transmitted (transferred) to the external terminal before transmitting the setting information regarding the connection to the external terminal.

  Further, the imaging apparatus 10 receives setting information held by the imaging apparatus 10 in an external terminal in the slave mode by holding in advance setting information including various information for causing the same operation as the imaging apparatus 10 to be performed. Thus, by copying (copying) the setting information as the setting information of the external terminal, the same operation as that of the imaging device 10 in the master mode can be easily performed.

  In addition, the imaging apparatus 10 receives setting information including various information for executing the same operation as the external terminal from the external terminal in the master mode, so that the received setting information is the setting information of the imaging apparatus 10 itself. By copying (copying) as described above, the same operation as that of the external terminal in the master mode can be easily performed.

(Second Embodiment)
In the second embodiment, for example, using the imaging device 10 and a plurality of external terminals as communication partners of the imaging device 10, the imaging device 10 (master terminal) is connected to a plurality of external terminals (slave terminals) in a 1-to-N relationship. The setting information is transmitted (N is an integer equal to or greater than 2) to be copied (copied).

  The internal configuration of the imaging apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment is the same as the internal configuration of the imaging apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment, and thus the description of the internal configuration of the imaging apparatus 10 is omitted.

  Next, an example of signaling between the imaging apparatus 10 of the present embodiment and a plurality of external terminals will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7, 8, and 9. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a light emission pattern showing a situation in which the master terminal and the slave terminal shift to the master mode and the slave mode, respectively. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram illustrating in detail an example of signaling between the imaging device 10 of the second embodiment and one external terminal. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating in detail an operation procedure related to duplication of setting information of the imaging apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment.

  In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the same content as the corresponding operation in FIG. 5 and FIG. Further, both the slave terminal of FIG. 8 and other slave terminals operate in the same manner, and in order to make the explanation easy to understand, one external terminal will be exemplified and described.

  In FIG. 8, after step SM1, it is assumed that the user performs an input operation in a predetermined setting copy mode on the imaging apparatus 10 (SM2a, S2a). The input operation in the predetermined setting copy mode in the present embodiment refers to, for example, the wireless ON / OFF button RFB and the wireless ON / OFF button RFB when the wireless communication is in an ON state (that is, when the wireless communication state display unit LD1 is lit). Although the shake operation is performed for 3 seconds or more in a state where the recording start / stop button RPB is pressed, the present invention is not limited to this operation.

  After step SM2a, the imaging apparatus 10 transmits a search signal for the master terminal to the surroundings in order to determine whether or not there is a device (master terminal) that has shifted to the master mode in the surroundings (SM3). Also, it is assumed that the same setting copy mode input operation as that in step SM2 is performed on the external terminal (SS2a, S2a). When there is no response from the master terminal to the search signal of the master terminal for a certain time (S3-NO), the imaging device 10 shifts to the master mode and shows a predetermined value to indicate that it has shifted to the master mode. In accordance with the light emission pattern (M-1a), the wireless communication state display unit LD1, the power state display unit LD2, and the recording state display unit LD3 are blinked (SM4a, S4a), and registration as a communication partner from the slave terminal is accepted (SM5). , S5).

  As illustrated in FIG. 7, the imaging apparatus 10 uses the recording state display unit LD3 and the power state display unit as a light emission pattern (M-1a) for indicating that the mode has been changed to the master mode until a shake operation is performed by the user. The blinking is repeated in the order of LD2 and wireless communication status display section LD1.

  In addition, the external terminal detects a master terminal by receiving a response (notification signal) to the search signal of the master terminal (SS4, S3-YES), and indicates a predetermined light emission pattern ( According to S-1a), the wireless communication state display part LD1, the power supply state display part LD2, and the recording state display part LD3 are blinked (SS5a, S13a). The imaging device 10 accepts registration as a communication partner from the slave terminal (SM5, S5).

  As shown in FIG. 7, the external terminal uses the recording state display unit LD3 and the power supply state display unit LD2 as a light emission pattern (S-1a) for indicating the transition to the slave mode until a shake operation is performed by the user. , Blinking is repeated in the order of the wireless communication status display section LD1.

  Note that the light emission pattern (M-1a) at the master terminal and the light emission pattern (S-1a) at the slave terminal have different blinking periods. In the present embodiment, for example, the blinking cycle of the light emission pattern (S-1) in the slave terminal is 0.2 [sec], and the blinking cycle of the light emission pattern (M-1) in the master terminal is 0.4 [sec]. ].

  Further, the external terminal transmits a registration request as a communication device to the imaging device 10 that is a master terminal (SS6), and after receiving a response (Ack) indicating acceptance of the registration request from the imaging device 10, the imaging device Waiting for reception of setting information from 10 (SS9a, S17a). In the present embodiment, the operation of the external terminal after step SS9a and step S17a is the same as that of the first embodiment except that the shake operation of the external terminal is omitted, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  After step SM5, the imaging device 10 stands by until a shake operation is performed by the user (SM6, S7).

  Here, it is assumed that the user holds the imaging device 10 with the left hand or the right hand and performs a shake operation for 3 seconds or more (SM7a, S8-YES). The imaging apparatus 10 transmits (transfers) various setting information stored in the imaging apparatus 10 to each external terminal (SM7a, S11a) using a shake operation of 3 seconds or more as a trigger, and further transmits the setting information to each external terminal. In order to indicate transmission (transfer) to the terminal, the wireless communication state display unit LD1, the power supply state display unit LD2, and the recording state display unit LD3 are all at the same timing according to a predetermined light emission pattern (M-2). Flashes (SM7a, S11a). In the present embodiment, the operations of the imaging apparatus 10 after step SM7a and step S11a are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, the imaging apparatus 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment even when a device registered as a communication partner is registered not only as one external terminal but also as a plurality of external terminals as slave terminals. The setting information required for various operations in a plurality of external terminals that are communication partners can be obtained without adding a special hardware resource as in the first embodiment by omitting the shake operation of each slave terminal. Since the information is transmitted to each external terminal, the setting information can be easily obtained by each external terminal, and the convenience of the setting work can be improved.

  Finally, the configuration, operation, and effect of the mobile terminal, the imaging device, and the setting information replication method according to the present invention will be described.

  One embodiment of the present invention is a portable terminal capable of communicating with an external terminal, and includes a mode control unit that controls transition to a master mode or a slave mode, and a first corresponding to a shaking operation of the portable terminal The sensor unit that detects the shaking information of the second terminal and the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal and the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit in the master mode are equivalent to each other. A transmission unit that transmits predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal to the external terminal when determined, and a second detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal in the slave mode. When it is determined that the shake information is equivalent to the first shake information detected by the sensor unit, predetermined second setting information necessary for the operation of the mobile terminal is received from the external terminal. Comprising a receiving portion for the a mobile terminal.

  In this configuration, the portable terminal shifts to either the master mode or the slave mode. In the master mode, the portable terminal is detected by the second shaking operation detected by the shaking operation of the communicable external terminal and the shaking operation of the own terminal. When it is determined that the first shaking operation is equivalent, predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal is transmitted to the external terminal. In the slave mode, when it is determined that the second shaking information and the first shaking information are equivalent in the slave mode, the portable terminal transmits predetermined second setting information necessary for the operation of the portable terminal to the external terminal. Receive from.

  As a result, the mobile terminal transmits the setting information necessary for various operations in the external terminal that is the communication partner in the master mode to the external terminal without adding special hardware resources. Can be acquired easily, and the convenience of the setting work can be improved. Similarly, the mobile terminal receives setting information necessary for various operations in the own terminal in the slave mode without adding any special hardware resources. The setting information can be easily duplicated, and the convenience of setting work can be improved.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the mode control unit causes the portable terminal to shift to the master mode when the external terminal that has shifted to the master mode is not detected around the portable terminal. It is.

  According to this configuration, the portable terminal can easily shift the own terminal to the master mode when the external terminal that has shifted to the master mode is not detected around the own terminal.

  Moreover, one Embodiment of this invention is a portable terminal with which the said mode control part makes the said portable terminal transfer to the said master mode or the said slave mode according to predetermined | prescribed mode designation | designated operation.

  According to this configuration, the mobile terminal can easily shift its own terminal to either the master mode or the slave mode by a predetermined mode specifying operation (for example, a user specifying operation). After shifting to the master mode after receiving the information, the same setting information can be transmitted to other external terminals in the slave mode.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, a vibration cycle in the swing operation of the mobile terminal included in the first shake information and a vibration cycle in the swing operation of the external terminal included in the second shake information. Is a mobile terminal further comprising a shake information determination unit that determines that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent.

  According to this configuration, in the mobile terminal, the period of vibration in the swing operation of the mobile terminal included in the first shake information is equal to the period of vibration in the swing operation of the external terminal included in the second shake information. In some cases, it can be easily determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the shake information determination unit includes a direction in a shake operation of the mobile terminal included in the first shake information, and a shake of the external terminal included in the second shake information. The mobile terminal determines that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent when the directions in the operation are the same.

  According to this configuration, the mobile terminal performs the vibration period and the orientation of the casing in the swing operation of the mobile terminal included in the first shake information, and the vibration in the swing operation of the external terminal included in the second shake information. When the period and the direction of the housing are equal, it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent, so the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent. It can be determined with high accuracy.

  Moreover, one Embodiment of this invention is a portable terminal with which the said transmission part transmits the said 1st shake information detected by the said sensor part to the said external terminal of the said master mode in the said slave mode. .

  According to this configuration, in the slave mode, since the mobile terminal transmits the first shake information detected by the sensor unit of the self terminal to the external terminal in the master mode, the setting information in the external terminal in the master mode Support information for determining whether or not transmission is possible can be sent.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, in the slave mode, the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal is equivalent to the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit. When it is determined, the portable terminal further includes a setting information replacement unit that replaces the second setting information received by the receiving unit and stores the setting information in a setting information storage unit.

  According to this configuration, when the portable terminal determines that the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal is equal to the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit in the slave mode. In addition, instead of the second setting information received by the receiving unit, the latest setting information can be stored in the setting information storage unit to operate.

  Moreover, one Embodiment of this invention is a portable terminal further provided with the some light emission part which light-emits according to the 1st light emission pattern which shows transfer to the said master mode.

  According to this configuration, the mobile terminal can emit light from the plurality of light emitting units according to the first light emission pattern indicating the transition to the master mode, and the transition to the master mode is clearly and easily indicated to the user. Can let you know.

  Moreover, one Embodiment of this invention is a portable terminal further provided with the some light emission part which light-emits according to the 2nd light emission pattern which shows the transfer to the said slave mode.

  According to this configuration, the mobile terminal can emit light from the plurality of light emitting units according to the second light emission pattern indicating that the mode has been shifted to the slave mode, and it is clearly and simply for the user that the mode has been shifted to the slave mode. Can let you know.

  Moreover, one embodiment of the present invention is a portable terminal further comprising a plurality of light emitting units that emit light according to a third light emission pattern indicating transmission of the first setting information to the external terminal in the master mode. is there.

  According to this configuration, in the master mode, the mobile terminal can emit light from the plurality of light emitting units according to the third light emission pattern indicating that the first setting information is transmitted to the external terminal in the slave mode. It is possible to explicitly and easily notify the user that the first setting information is being transmitted to the external terminal.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the portable terminal further includes a plurality of light emitting units that emit light according to a fourth light emission pattern indicating reception of the second setting information from the external terminal in the slave mode. is there.

  According to this configuration, in the slave mode, the mobile terminal can emit the plurality of light emitting units according to the fourth light emission pattern indicating that the second setting information is received from the external terminal in the master mode. It is possible to explicitly and simply notify the user that the setting information is received from the external terminal.

  Moreover, one embodiment of the present invention is a mobile terminal further comprising a plurality of light emitting units that emit light according to a fifth light emission pattern indicating the end of the master mode or the slave mode.

  According to this configuration, the mobile terminal can emit light from the plurality of light emitting units according to the fifth light emission pattern indicating that the master mode or the slave mode has ended, and informs the user of the situation in which the master mode or the slave mode has ended. In contrast, it can be clearly and easily notified.

  Moreover, one Embodiment of this invention is a portable terminal in which the said 1st setting information is hold | maintained by the said portable terminal, and the various information for performing the same operation | movement as the said portable terminal is contained.

  According to this configuration, the mobile terminal in the master mode causes the external terminal in the slave mode to receive the first setting information held by the mobile terminal, and the first setting information is copied (copied) as the setting information of the external terminal. ), The same operation as that of the mobile terminal in the master mode can be easily performed.

  Moreover, one Embodiment of this invention is a portable terminal in which the said 2nd setting information is hold | maintained by the said external terminal, and the various information for performing the same operation | movement as the said external terminal is contained.

  According to this configuration, the mobile terminal in the slave mode receives the second setting information held by the external terminal in the master mode, and duplicates (copies) the second setting information as the setting information of the mobile terminal itself. The operation similar to that of the external terminal in the master mode can be easily performed.

  In addition, an embodiment of the present invention is an imaging device that can communicate with an external terminal, and includes an imaging unit that captures surrounding video, and a mode control unit that controls transition to a master mode or a slave mode. , A sensor unit for detecting first shaking information corresponding to a shaking operation of the imaging device, and a second shaking information detected by a shaking operation of the external terminal and the sensor unit in the master mode. When it is determined that the first shake information is equivalent, in the slave mode, a transmission unit that transmits predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal to the external terminal, When it is determined that the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal is equivalent to the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit, the imaging necessary for the imaging operation of the imaging unit is performed. A predetermined second setting information including the setting information and a receiver for receiving from said external terminal, an image pickup device.

  In this configuration, the imaging device shifts to either the master mode or the slave mode. In the master mode, the imaging device is detected by the second shaking operation detected by the shaking operation of the communicable external terminal and the shaking operation of the own terminal. When it is determined that the first shaking operation is equivalent, predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal is transmitted to the external terminal. In addition, in the slave mode, the imaging device includes imaging setting information necessary for the operation of the imaging device (for example, imaging processing) when it is determined that the second shaking information and the first shaking information are equivalent. Predetermined second setting information is received from an external terminal.

  As a result, the imaging apparatus transmits setting information necessary for various operations in the external terminal to be a communication partner in the master mode to the external terminal without adding special hardware resources. Can be acquired easily, and the convenience of the setting work can be improved. Similarly, without adding special hardware resources, the imaging apparatus becomes a communication partner with setting information including imaging setting information necessary for various operations (for example, imaging processing) in the terminal in the slave mode. Since the information is received from the external terminal, the setting information of the own terminal can be easily duplicated, and the convenience of setting work can be improved.

  Moreover, one Embodiment of this invention is an imaging device with which the said transmission part includes the said imaging setting information in the said imaging device in the said 1st setting information in the said master mode, and transmits to the said external terminal.

  According to this configuration, since the imaging apparatus transmits the first setting information including the imaging setting information in the imaging apparatus to the external terminal in the master mode, even when the external terminal has the imaging function, various types including the imaging function are included. The first setting information necessary for the operation can be easily acquired by the external terminal.

  Also, an embodiment of the present invention is a setting information duplication method in a portable terminal that can communicate with an external terminal, the step of controlling the transition to the master mode or the slave mode, and the shaking operation of the portable terminal Detecting whether the first shaking information corresponding to the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal is equal to the detected first shaking information In the master mode, when it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent, predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal is In the slave mode, when it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent in the slave mode, a predetermined second necessary for the operation of the mobile terminal of A receiving constant information from the external terminal, and a setting information replication process.

  In this method, the portable terminal shifts to either the master mode or the slave mode. In the master mode, the portable terminal is detected by the second shaking operation detected by the shaking operation of the communicable external terminal and the shaking operation of the own terminal. When it is determined that the first shaking operation is equivalent, predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal is transmitted to the external terminal. In the slave mode, when it is determined that the second shaking information and the first shaking information are equivalent in the slave mode, the portable terminal transmits predetermined second setting information necessary for the operation of the portable terminal to the external terminal. Receive from.

  As a result, the mobile terminal transmits the setting information necessary for various operations in the external terminal that is the communication partner in the master mode to the external terminal without adding special hardware resources. Can be acquired easily, and the convenience of the setting work can be improved. Similarly, the mobile terminal receives setting information necessary for various operations in the own terminal in the slave mode without adding any special hardware resources. The setting information can be easily duplicated, and the convenience of setting work can be improved.

  Also, an embodiment of the present invention is a setting information duplication method in an imaging apparatus that can communicate with an external terminal, and controls a step of imaging surrounding video and a transition to a master mode or a slave mode. A step of detecting first shaking information corresponding to a shaking operation of the imaging device, a second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal, and the detected first shaking information. It is necessary for the operation of the external terminal when it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent in the master mode and in the master mode. When it is determined that the step of transmitting predetermined first setting information to the external terminal and the first shaking information and the second shaking information are equivalent in the slave mode, Having the steps of a predetermined second setting information received from the external terminal including a shooting setting information necessary for a setting information replication process.

  In this method, the imaging apparatus shifts to either the master mode or the slave mode. In the master mode, the imaging device is detected by the second shaking operation detected by the shaking operation of the communicable external terminal and the shaking operation of the own terminal. When it is determined that the first shaking operation is equivalent, predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal is transmitted to the external terminal. In addition, the portable terminal includes imaging setting information necessary for the operation of the imaging device (for example, imaging processing) when it is determined that the second shaking information and the first shaking information are equivalent in the slave mode. Predetermined second setting information is received from an external terminal.

  As a result, the imaging apparatus transmits setting information necessary for various operations in the external terminal to be a communication partner in the master mode to the external terminal without adding special hardware resources. Can be acquired easily, and the convenience of the setting work can be improved. Similarly, without adding special hardware resources, the mobile terminal becomes a communication partner with setting information including imaging setting information necessary for various operations (for example, imaging processing) in the own terminal in the slave mode. Since the information is received from the external terminal, the setting information of the own terminal can be easily duplicated, and the convenience of setting work can be improved.

  While various embodiments have been described above with reference to the drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is useful as a portable terminal, an imaging device, and a setting information duplication method that easily duplicates setting information necessary for various operations without adding special hardware resources and improves the convenience of setting work. It is.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Portable terminal 11 Camera imaging part 12 Camera signal processing part 13 Camera operation IF
14 Camera setting information holding unit 15 Shaking information holding unit 16 Shaking information coincidence determining unit 17 Master / slave mode transition control unit 18 Wireless operation IF
19 wireless transmission control unit 20 terminal setting information holding unit 21 wireless data transmission unit 22 wireless data reception unit LD1 wireless communication state display unit LD2 power supply state display unit LD3 recording state display unit AS acceleration sensor JS gyro sensor LS camera lens PSB power ON / OFF button RFB Wireless ON / OFF button RPB Recording start / stop button

Claims (18)

A mobile device that can communicate with an external device,
A mode control unit that controls the transition to the master mode or the slave mode; and
A sensor unit for detecting first shaking information corresponding to a shaking operation of the mobile terminal;
In the master mode, when it is determined that the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal is equivalent to the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit, the external terminal A transmission unit for transmitting predetermined first setting information necessary for operation to the external terminal;
In the slave mode, when it is determined that the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal and the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit are equivalent, A receiving unit that receives predetermined second setting information necessary for operation from the external terminal;
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
The mode control unit
When the external terminal that has shifted to the master mode is not detected around the portable terminal, the portable terminal is shifted to the master mode.
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
The mode control unit
In response to a predetermined mode designation operation, the portable terminal is shifted to the master mode or the slave mode.
Mobile device. A portable terminal according to claim 1,
When the period of vibration in the shaking operation of the mobile terminal included in the first shaking information is equal to the period of vibration in the shaking operation of the external terminal included in the second shaking information, the first A shake information determination unit that determines that the shake information of 1 and the second shake information are equivalent;
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 4,
The shaking information determination unit
When the direction in the shaking operation of the mobile terminal included in the first shaking information is the same as the direction in the shaking operation of the external terminal contained in the second shaking information, the first shaking information And the second shaking information are determined to be equivalent.
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
The transmitter is
In the slave mode, the first shake information detected by the sensor unit is transmitted to the external terminal in the master mode.
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
In the slave mode, when it is determined that the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal is equivalent to the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit, the receiving unit A setting information replacement unit that replaces the received second setting information and saves the setting information in the setting information storage unit;
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
A plurality of light emitting units that emit light according to a first light emission pattern indicating the transition to the master mode;
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
A plurality of light emitting units that emit light according to a second light emission pattern indicating transition to the slave mode;
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
A plurality of light emitting units that emit light according to a third light emission pattern indicating transmission of the first setting information to the external terminal in the master mode;
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
A plurality of light emitting units that emit light according to a fourth light emission pattern indicating reception of the second setting information from the external terminal in the slave mode;
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
A plurality of light emitting units that emit light according to a fifth light emission pattern indicating the end of the master mode or the slave mode;
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
The first setting information is held by the mobile terminal and includes various information for executing the same operation as the mobile terminal.
Mobile device. The mobile terminal according to claim 1,
The second setting information is held by the external terminal and includes various information for causing the same operation as the external terminal to be executed.
Mobile device. An imaging device capable of communicating with an external terminal,
An imaging unit that captures surrounding images;
A mode control unit that controls the transition to the master mode or the slave mode; and
A sensor unit for detecting first shaking information corresponding to a shaking operation of the imaging device;
In the master mode, when it is determined that the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal is equivalent to the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit, the external terminal A transmission unit for transmitting predetermined first setting information necessary for operation to the external terminal;
In the slave mode, when it is determined that the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal is equivalent to the first shaking information detected by the sensor unit, the imaging unit A receiving unit that receives predetermined second setting information including imaging setting information necessary for the imaging operation from the external terminal;
Imaging device. The imaging device according to claim 15,
The transmitter is
In the master mode, the imaging setting information in the imaging device is included in the first setting information and transmitted to the external terminal.
Imaging device. A setting information duplication method in a portable terminal capable of communicating with an external terminal,
Controlling transition to master mode or slave mode;
Detecting first shaking information corresponding to a shaking operation of the mobile terminal;
Determining whether the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal is equivalent to the detected first shaking information;
In the master mode, when it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent, predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal is transmitted to the external terminal. Sending, and
In the slave mode, when it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent, predetermined second setting information necessary for the operation of the mobile terminal is transmitted from the external terminal. Receiving
Setting information replication method. A setting information duplication method in an imaging device capable of communicating with an external terminal,
Imaging surrounding video; and
Controlling transition to master mode or slave mode;
Detecting first shaking information corresponding to a shaking operation of the imaging device;
Determining whether the second shaking information detected by the shaking operation of the external terminal is equivalent to the detected first shaking information;
In the master mode, when it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent, predetermined first setting information necessary for the operation of the external terminal is transmitted to the external terminal. Sending, and
In the slave mode, when it is determined that the first shake information and the second shake information are equivalent, predetermined second setting information including imaging setting information necessary for an imaging operation is transmitted to the external mode. Receiving from a terminal,
Setting information replication method.

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