JP3109351B2 - Image data playback device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photographic image reproducing player which takes in, for example, a developed film image as an image signal and performs image processing so as to output it in a form suitable for various types of connectable output devices. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hitherto, a reproducing apparatus for reproducing a film image on a screen of a TV monitor has been proposed. In addition, music is automatically or manually set as background music in accordance with the reproduction of an image. Is known.

[0005] Further, there has been proposed an apparatus in which a film image is temporarily loaded on an optical disc to create an electronic album or to perform a search using photographing information.

[0004]

In the above-mentioned conventional reproducing apparatus and the like, the film image reading section and the reproducing section are constituted as a pair, so that the form of expression of the reproduced image conforms to the characteristics of the output apparatus. It was immobilized and had limitations in general use.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a photographed image reproducing player that enables connection of various types of output devices and enables image reproduction in a form that matches the characteristics of the connected output devices.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a reproducing apparatus for image data to which a plurality of types of output devices can be connected, wherein first reading means for reading recorded shooting information of each frame, Second reading means for reading the photographing information for the photographed image, music determining means for selecting the music to be played using the photographing information, determining means for determining the type of the connected output device, An image processing means for performing predetermined image processing on the image information read by the first reading means; and a first processing means for outputting the image information subjected to the predetermined processing to a connected output device. An output unit, a second output unit for outputting the photographing information and the selected performance music to an output device connected thereto, and the first output unit and the second output unit according to a determination result. Output means It is obtained by a control means for controlling.

[0007]

According to the present invention, a photographed image of each frame read by the first reading means is subjected to a predetermined image processing so as to be converted into image information in a form suitable for the characteristics of the type of the connected output device. And output to the output device by the first output means. On the other hand, the photographing information corresponding to the photographed image of each frame is read by the second reading means, and the performance music is selected based on the read information. Also, depending on the result of the discrimination of the type of the connected output device by the discriminating means, whether or not the shooting information and the performance music can be output is determined, and the output is performed.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an example in which a photographed image reproducing player according to the present invention is applied to a film image reproducing player will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a system showing a film image reproducing player and an output device connectable to the player. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a film image reproducing player,
Details will be described with reference to FIGS. As the output device 30, a television (TV) 31, a video tape recorder (VT)
R) 32, a mini disk (MD) 33 as a recording medium,
A personal computer (PC) 34, a printer 35,
Copier (COPY) 36, Facsimile (FAX) 37
The film image reproducing player 1 can be connected to each of the output devices, and can exchange image signals, model information, and the like. Note that the above T
For the V31 and the VTR 32, only the signal output from the film image reproducing player 1 is provided as described later.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing a connection state between the player 1 for reproducing a film image and the TV 31 as an example of the output device 30. The film image reproducing player 1 includes:
An operation unit 2 provided with various keys such as a reproduction mode setting key and a performance music setting key as necessary, in addition to a reproduction start key on its front surface, and displays the contents of the reproduction mode and the type of output device. For example, a display unit 3 composed of an LCD and a film cartridge F in which a developed film is stored
A loading section 4 for loading C is provided.

The film cartridge FC has a rotatable spool inside, and the film F is wound and stored with the base end of the film F fixed to the spool. Also,
The upper end of the spool is exposed or protrudes from the upper side surface of the film cartridge FC, and is rotatable with another driving source at this portion, for example, by a groove or projection formed in a radial direction.

[0011] Cables C1 and C2 connected to the TV 31 are routed on the rear surface. The cable C1 outputs an image signal, and the cable C2 outputs a music signal. When an output device other than the TV 31 and the VTR 32 is connected, the cable C1 is used not only for outputting an image signal but also for taking in model information.

The loading section 4 has an insertion port which can be pulled out, and a film feeding section 5 for feeding and rewinding the film to and from the film cartridge FC loaded through the insertion port (see FIG. 1). Are adapted to engage.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a player 1 for reproducing a film image. The film feeding section 5 outputs a drive signal to a motor 5a as a rotation drive source. The driving mechanism includes the motor 5a and a driven rotary member 5b separated by a predetermined distance via a gear system (not shown) for transmitting a driving force. The driven rotary member 5b is driven by the forward rotation of the drive motor 5a. 5b rotates to feed out the film F, and at the time of rewinding, the drive motor 5a is rotated in reverse to rewind the film F.

The film F is guided between the motor 5a and the driven rotary member 5b and is stably fed. The film image of each frame of the film F being fed is, for example, in the middle of the feeding, for example. Light can be projected at the central projection position. That is, the light source unit 6 controls the film F in the middle of feeding.
A predetermined illumination light is applied to the film image of each frame. On the side opposite to the light source section 6 with the film F interposed therebetween, an imaging section 8 is provided via a taking lens section 7 including a zooming lens and a prism for rotating an image. The imaging unit 8 is configured by arranging CCD elements in a matrix. The imaging unit 8 is set at an imaging position of the imaging lens unit 7, captures a projected film image, and outputs the captured film image as an image signal of an electric signal. . The signal processing section 9 performs white balance processing for the color temperature of the illumination light source, γ correction processing for RGB color correction, matrix processing, and photometric AE processing on the film image signal input from the imaging section 8. The memory 10 stores the signal-processed film image signal and has a storage capacity for the required number of frames.

The information recording / reproducing section 11 reads photographing information and the like from the film F, and writes necessary information on the film F as necessary. On the film F, a magnetic recording medium such as a magnetic tape is attached at one of upper and lower ends of a photosensitive area corresponding to each frame, and information can be recorded / reproduced with the magnetic recording medium via the recording head 11a. It has become. The shooting information includes shooting content (for example, “mountain climbing”, “adult ceremony”, etc.) in addition to shooting date and time, image magnification, vertical and horizontal positions, and the like. Such photographing information can be manually or automatically written in the photographing camera. Alternatively, data can be created at the time of development.

An effect determination unit 12 determines an image reproduction method (normal reproduction, zoom, panning, scroll (tilting), rotation, fade-in, fade-out, etc.) using the photographing information.
And a music determination unit 12 having a music storage unit therein and determining music as background music that gives an effect suitable for an image reproduction method from photographing information and a performance time thereof.
And 2. Then, the film image signal is read out from the memory 10 via the signal processing unit 9 in accordance with the determined reproduction method, and along with the reproduction operation of the film image,
Output the determined music. The encoder 13 converts the film image signal from the signal processing unit 9 into an NTSC signal, and the terminal PC1 outputs the NTSC signal to a video circuit unit of, for example, a TV 31 or a VTR 32 via a cable C1. On the other hand, the terminal PC2 amplifies the music signal by the audio amplifier 14 and outputs it to the speaker of the TV 31 or VTR 32 via the cable C2.

Here, an example of the operation of the image reproduction method determination unit 121 will be described. In normal reproduction, an image signal is output as it is. On the other hand, among the playback methods, zooming is performed by driving the zooming lens of the photographing lens unit 7, panning and scrolling (tilting) control the drive of the film feeding unit 5, and rotation is performed in accordance with the vertical and horizontal position data. Image by using an image rotation prism (not shown).
° Rotate. Note that the signal processing unit 9 may execute processing according to each of the above-described reproduction methods on the image signal captured by the imaging unit 8.

The music determining unit 122 determines the number of frames of the film and the total reproducing time, as well as the reproducing method and the photographing content. In other words, the music determination unit 122 has means for calculating the playing time data of the built-in music, the total playing time determined from the number of playing frames and the playing method, and has a playing time corresponding to the obtained total playing time. It has means for selecting music. Also, in relation to the shooting contents, it is possible for the operator to set music that matches the image of the image to be reproduced by operating the keys. For example, in the case of “climbing”, music that matches nature can be set. Should be selected.

The interface 15 (I / F) connects the player 1 to an output device 30 other than the TV 31 and the VTR 32.
To input the model information on the output device 30 from the internal microcomputer (μCOM 130) of the output device 30 and, in addition to the film image signal processed according to the model of the output device, and the music and the like. The necessary information is output to the output device 30 from the photographing information.

Control unit (hereinafter referred to as microcomputer μCOM)
Reference numeral 16 controls the operation of the entire player 1 in accordance with operation data input from various keys of the operation unit 2. Also, the output devices 30 other than the TV 31 and the VTR 32
Is capable of outputting unique model information from each microcomputer μCOM 130 in response to an instruction from the microcomputer μCOM 16. The microcomputer μCOM 16 captures these unique model information, identifies them, and identifies any output device. Is connected.

Next, the procedure of image reproduction by the player will be described with reference to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

When the power is turned on and the reproduction start key is operated, the microcomputer μCOM 16 of the player 1 transmits necessary data to confirm whether or not the output device 30 is connected. 30 microcomputer μCOM
It is determined whether there is a response from 130 (# 2, #
4). If there is no communication (NO in # 4), it is considered that the TV 31 or the VTR 32 is connected as the output device 30, and the mode 1 is executed. On the other hand, if there is communication (Y in # 4)
ES), MD33, PC34, printer 35, COPY
36, the type of the FAX 37 is determined (# 6). If the MD 33 is connected (YES in # 8), the mode 2 is executed. If the PC 34 is connected (YES in # 10), the mode 3 is executed and the printer 35 or the COPY 36 is connected. (YES in # 12 and # 14), mode 4 is executed, and if COPY 37 is connected (N in # 14)
O), Mode 5 is executed.

First, mode 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The film F is fed, and the photographing information of each frame is read by the information recording / reproducing section 11 (# 16). Next, film F
, Once the light source unit 6 is turned on,
Film feeding is started again, and film images of all frames or frames desired to be reproduced are captured (# 18), and signal processing is performed (# 20). Note that the film feeding may be controlled so that the shooting information and the image signal are captured for each frame. When a frame desired to be reproduced is designated, the designation is performed prior to the reproduction.

Subsequently, the film image is subjected to signal processing such as gamma correction, for example, in accordance with the reproduction to the TV 31 or the VTR 32. Further, the effect of the production is determined from the photographing information of each read frame and the number of frames of the film image. Music is determined for (#
20, # 22). Next, a reproduction method of the film image is determined (# 24), and the film image signal and the music signal according to the determined reproduction method are transmitted to the TV 31 or the VTR.
32 (# 26, # 28).

Next, mode 2 will be described with reference to FIG. Steps # 40 and # 42 are the same as steps # 16 and # 18, and a description thereof will be omitted. Next, the film image is passed through a predetermined process, for example, RGB data as it is along with the reproduction to the MD 33 (# 44). Subsequently, the effect determination unit 12 determines a music and image reproduction method based on the shooting information and the like (# 46, # 48). Then, the determined music and film image signal are transmitted through the interface 15 to M
In addition to the output to D33, the photographing information is output in the same manner (# 50 to # 54). By recording the photographing information together with the MD 33 in this manner, the photographing information can be used as needed, for example, when creating an electronic album or the like, which is convenient.

Next, mode 3 will be described with reference to FIG. The processes of # 60 and # 62 are the same as the processes of # 16 and # 18, and the description is omitted. Then, as in # 44, the PC
34, for example, through RGB data as it is (# 64). In the same manner as in # 46, # 50, and # 52, music is determined, and the music and film image signals are output to the PC 34 (# 66 to # 70). Further, the photographing information is output to the PC 34 (# 72). By recording the photographing information in the PC 34, it can be used for creating an electronic album and can be used for data management such as search and storage, and wide data utilization can be achieved. In this mode 3, the PC 34 can generally process and edit images, and if the reproduction method is determined in advance and fixed, the work on the PC 34 may be restricted. , The method of reproducing images has not been determined.

Next, mode 4 will be described with reference to FIG. Steps # 80 and # 82 are the same as steps # 16 and # 18, and thus description thereof is omitted. Next, the printer 35, CO
Signal processing for the PY 36, for example, γ correction or the like is performed (#
84). Similarly to the mode # 50 in the mode 2, the film image signal is output to the printer 35 or the COPY 36 (# 86). Further, the photographing information is output to the printer 35 or COPY 36 (# 88). The photographing information is output to the printer 35 or the COPY 36 so that the photographing information can be printed in correspondence with the hard-copied film image. In this mode 4, music is not originally required for hard copy,
In addition, in this type of output device, a hard copy is performed in units of one frame, and there is no need for a relationship between successive frames such as a method of switching between film images of each frame. No decision has been made on the image playback method.

Next, mode 5 will be described with reference to FIG. The processing of # 100 and # 102 is the same as that of # 16 and
Therefore, the description is omitted. Next, the image signal is subjected to FAX 37 signal processing, for example, γ correction (# 104), and the processed image signal is transmitted to the other party's FAX 37 using a public line. The reason why the music and the image reproduction method are not determined in this mode 4 is for the same reason as in the case of mode 4. Also,
The reason why the photographing information is not output is a function provided in the FAX 37 (automatic print function of transmission date and time, transmission destination, etc.).
It is for utilizing.

Further, the captured image reproducing player according to the present invention can adopt the following modes. (1) The above modes 1 to 5 are automatically determined according to the respective flowcharts. However, regardless of the type of the output device, the operation unit 2 is provided with necessary operation keys and can be arbitrarily set manually. You may be able to.

(2) When the output device to be connected is fixed, the model information received from the output device can be recorded on the magnetic recording medium of the film F by using the information recording / reproducing unit 11. If so, the mode can be automatically determined from next time without communication.

(3) Mode 5 (when the output device is a FAX 37
In the case of), the imaging information is not output at all, but it may be possible to select any of the imaging information, including other output devices, so that it can be output.
For example, if the information recording order or recording position on the magnetic recording medium of the film F is specified, and the type of the information can be identified according to the order of the acquired information, desired information is extracted and output. You can do so.

(4) If the reproduction method of each frame determined on the output device side is fetched by using the cable C1 in reverse, and the reproduction method can be recorded on the magnetic recording medium of the film F, the next time. Since this information can be used in the reproduction operation, the time required for reproduction preparation can be shortened accordingly.

(5) In the above embodiment, the music determination processing and the image reproduction method determination processing are omitted according to each mode. However, the processing is not limited to the mode, and the processing is executed uniformly. At the time of output, whether or not output is possible may be determined. By doing so, the load on the software up to the output processing can be reduced.

(6) Although the present embodiment has been described with reference to an example of a film image, the present invention can be similarly applied to a case where a photographed image is stored on a magnetic floppy disk or the like. In this case, a disk drive control unit may be provided in place of the film feeding unit 5, and a magnetic head and its drive control unit may be used in place of the imaging unit 8.

[0035]

As described above, according to the present invention, the type of the connected output device is determined, and the image information read by the first reading means is subjected to image processing according to the determination result. In addition to the output from the first output means, it is determined whether or not each of the photographing information and the performance music is to be output from the second output means according to the determination result. It is possible to output image information in a form suited to the above, and it is possible to appropriately select and output photographing information and performance music only to a necessary output device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a film image reproducing player to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a system showing a film image reproducing player and an output device connectable to the player.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing a connection state between a film image reproducing player and a TV as an example of an output device.

4A and 4B are a main flowchart illustrating a procedure of image reproduction by a film image reproducing player and a flowchart illustrating a mode 1 process;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating mode 2 processing.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating mode 3 processing.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating processing in mode 4;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating processing in mode 5;

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 player for film image reproduction 2 operation unit 3 display unit 4 loading unit 5 film feeding unit 6 light source unit 7 photographic lens 8 imaging means 9 signal processing unit 10 memory 11 information recording / reproducing unit 11a recording head 12 effect determination unit 121 image reproduction Method determination unit 122 Music determination unit 13 Encoder 14 Audio amplifier 15 Interface 16 Control unit (μCOM) 30 Output device 130 Control unit (μCOM) 31 Television (TV) 32 Video tape recorder (VTR) 33 Mini disk (MD) 34 Personal computer (PC) 35 Printer 36 Copy (COPY) 37 Facsimile (FAX) FC Film Cartridge F Film PC1, PC2 Terminal C1, C2 Cable

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] An image data to which a plurality of types of output devices can be connected.
A reproducing apparatus over data, using a first reading means for reading the captured image of each frame is recorded, and a second reading means for reading the photographic information for shooting the image of each frame, the upper Symbol shooting information music determination means for selecting a Starring Kanade music Te, and discriminating means for discriminating the type of the connected output device,
Depending on the determination result, et read by the first reading means
Image processing means for performing predetermined image processing on the image information,
A first output means for allowing the output to the predetermined processing connected output device the image information subjected to, can output the photographing information and the selected been playing music for each connected output device a second output means for, depending on the determination result, the first output means, controlling said second output means
Image data, characterized in that a control means for
Playback device . 2. The control means according to claim 1, wherein said control means is adapted to perform a determination by said determination means.
Whether or not to output from the second output means based on the result
The image data of claim 1 is determined.
Playback device. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein said discriminating means is suitable for music performance.
When it is determined that the output device is not connected
Does not select performance music by the music determination means
3. The image data reproducing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein
Place. 4. The output device connected by the determination means.
When it is determined that the printer is a printer,
The feature is that the music to be performed by the music determination means is not selected.
4. The image data reproducing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: 5. The second output device is a different output device.
Output to a common interface
The image data according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein
Data playback device.