JP3367470B2 - Printer-integrated digital camera - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention
Related to digital cameras. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art A printer-integrated digital camera is known.
It is. For example, JP-A-3-29471 discloses that
A digital camera with a printer is disclosed. However, the usability at the actual product level
There was no printer-integrated camera considered. In particular,
The display regarding the lint status is displayed on the printer only.
It is usually indicated (for example,
Flashing), considering the unique configuration of the printer-integrated digital camera
Not considered. Also simply digital cameras and printers
Is possible, but then the whole
The size is large and both displays are mixed.
It will be difficult to see. [0004] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The technical problem to be solved is to increase the size of the entire camera
Printer-integrated digital camera
Is to provide LA. [0005] Means for Solving the Problems and Functions / Effects of the Invention
In order to solve the above technical problems,
Provide a linter-integrated digital camera. A digital camera integrated with a printer is a digital camera.
The digital camera consists of a camera
The camera unit records an image pickup unit and image data from the image pickup unit.
Recording unit and a digital camera display
A photographing time display means for displaying information about photographing,
Type. Printer-integrated digital camera
Is a print command that instructs the printer unit to perform a print operation.
An instruction unit and an instruction from the print instruction unit.Print operation
Monitor for any errors during, The above digital
The print operation is displayed on the above-mentioned shootingIs positive
Whether it is always doneTo show information about
Control means for controlling. [0007] In the above configuration, the photographing of the digital camera section is performed.
The display means at the time of the shadow, as the display means of the digital camera,
Displays information about shooting when shooting, and when not shooting (standby
At the time). The digital camera section is a digital
In addition to the display means during shooting,
Regular display that displays not only during shadows but also during non-shooting (standby)
Display means (for example, film type and number of films)
LCDs for displaying information such as LCDs. [0008] In the above configuration, the photographing of the digital camera section is performed.
The shadow time display means differs from the conventional example in that the display
Also used as a step. In other words, digital cameras
Display means used during shooting, which was used only as a display means
Is also used to display information about the printing operation. this
Printer that displays information about print operations
Eliminate or reduce dedicated display means
You. In addition, display and printer about digital camera
To prevent the display from being mixed with the display
Can be.The photographing display means that printing is performed normally.
Display so that you can monitor if this
Can be used to determine whether printing is
Can also be. Accordingly, the size of the entire camera must be increased.
Printer-integrated digital camera
LA can be provided. More specifically, the configuration is as follows. [0013] The information displayed by the photographing time display means at the time of photographing.
The information is information on the focusing operation of the camera. Sand
That is, the photographing display means is a display means for displaying the focus of the camera.
It is a step. The information displayed by the photographing time display means during photographing.
The information is information on the flash operation of the camera. You
That is, the photographing display means indicates the flash operation.
It is a display means to be shown. [0013] The photographing time display means is provided for printing.
For example, even if the display shows whether printing is in progress or
Good. Preferably, the display means at the time of photographing displays the image.
Information about the printing operation
Information about whether the In other words, when shooting
The display means indicates whether or not printing is normally performed.
Display so that it can be monitored. This allows you to print
It can also be known whether or not the operation is performed normally. Than
Preferably, the photographing display hand has a normal printing operation.
The display is changed depending on the case and the case of the abnormality. The above-mentioned photographing display means is a lamp. La
According to the lamp, changing the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking
More information can be displayed in a simple configuration
You. [0016] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
Refer to the drawings for the digital camera with integrated printer.
I will explain it. FIGS. 2 to 5 show a printer integrated according to the present invention.
FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a type camera. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a camera body, and 2 denotes a camera body to be described later.
Printer with built-in components necessary for printing
Unit unit. On the front surface of the camera body 1, a photographing lens 3,
Viewfinder window 4, automatic focus detection (hereinafter referred to as AF)
Unit 5 for
A flash 6 is provided. Holds the shooting lens 3
So that the lens barrel 30 that protrudes from the camera body 1
When retracted, the lens barrier 909 closes and the
The shadow lens 3 is covered. Various operation members are provided on the upper surface of the camera body 1.
7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and a display 17 are provided.
ing. Reference numeral 7 denotes a release / print start button.
For digital cameras, switch S₁Is on
(Preparation for shooting), switch S when fully pressed_TwoIs on (Lerry
Operation members, and for printers,
This is an operation button for starting a component. 8 is a mode switch
"OFF", "record", "play", "print"
To switch the modes. 9 is Protect
Switch, and the recorded image once recorded is
This is to prevent deletion by operation. 11 is a hula
Flash light mode changeover switch.
"No light emission (OFF)", "Automatic light emission (AUTO)",
Switch to each mode of "Forced light emission (ON)"
You. Reference numeral 12 denotes a date setting switch for setting a shooting date and time.
It is set to a state where it can be set when it is set. 13 is shooting
This is a shadow mode changeover switch.
It is possible to change the shooting of the ruff / continuous shooting. display
Reference numeral 17 denotes, for example, an LCD or the like.
And the frame number and other setting modes for printing.
Things. On the upper surface of the camera body 1, a pre-
An outlet 901 for printed paper is provided,
The sheet is discharged as shown in FIG. 902 is a sla
It is a slidable part as shown in FIG.
Inkjet cartridge using the opening by
903 can be replaced. Cartridge 903
Is fixed by a lid portion 904, and the lid portion 904
Is removed upward, the cartridge 903 is
The camera body 1 can be taken out sideways.
ing. Paper for printing is not shown
Is inserted from the bottom of the camera body 1
And it is possible. Pudding provided in the camera body 1
The details of the data section 111 will be described later. A memory card is provided on one side of the camera body 1.
The card insertion slot 18 has a PC output terminal 19 on the other side.
Is provided. The memory card slot 18 is
Externally inserted into the camera body 1 through the insertion opening
Recording media (hereinafter referred to as memory card)
Things. The PC output terminal 19 is on the side of the camera body 1.
It is installed in the right place and is connected to PC (personal computer).
This is a terminal that enables connection. On the back of the camera body 1, as shown in FIG.
Buttons 14, 15, 910, 908 and finder
Window 906, focus indicator lamp 907, LC for image display
D905. Numerals 14 and 15 are zoom buttons.
Pressing the zoom button 14 moves the taking lens 3 to the wide side,
When the system button 15 is depressed, it is driven to the tele side. Also, 1
4 and 15 are recorded on a memory card 112 described later.
Access button to call up image data.
Each time the access button 14 is accessed, the recorded image is sequentially advanced.
(UP), every time the access button 15 is accessed, reverse transmission
(DOWN). Reference numeral 908 denotes an LCD switch for displaying an image.
For turning on / off the LCD 905. 9
Reference numeral 10 denotes a camera shake correction switch which turns on / off the camera shake correction.
It is for turning off. From the finder window 906
Can see the photographed image at the time of photographing. Image display
LCD 905 displays a monitor image at the time of shooting, and
Displays the selected image, and displays the recorded image during printing. An in-focus indication lamp 907 is used when shooting.
Button 7 half-pressed (switch S₁Is on)
Lights when the shadow preparation operation is completed, and the subject
When shooting is not possible at a short distance or when charging the flash
Flashes to notify the photographer. The focus indication lamp 907 is
Also used in print mode.
Lights and flashes if an error occurs in print mode.
You. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the entire camera. A system controller (hereinafter referred to as a CPU)
U) 100 indicates the operation of the entire camera including the printing operation.
To control. Imaged through the taking lens 3
The subject image to be captured is a solid-state imaging device (hereinafter referred to as CCD) 1
01, and the output image signal of the CCD 101 is
The processing is performed by the signal processing unit 102. This message
The details of the signal processing unit 102 will be described later. Shooting lens 3 is distance measurement
The lens drive unit 10 is set to be in focus based on the result.
3 is driven and controlled. The distance measuring unit 104 has, for example, a phase
Finding the distance to the subject using a difference detection method
Therefore, the lens driving unit 103
The driving amount of the photographing lens 3 is calculated.
The lens driving unit 103 is a lens that holds the photographing lens 3
Driving of the lens barrel 30 and opening and closing of the lens barrier 909 are also performed.
U. The photometric unit 105 measures the brightness of the subject,
Is output to the CPU 100. Exposure control unit 10
6 is a CPU 100 obtained based on the result of distance measurement and photometry
Exposure time (shutter speed) Tv, aperture value Av
The exposure of the camera is controlled in response to the data. table
The display unit 107 includes the display 17 and the LCD 905 and the
And a driving part. The camera shake detecting section 400 is provided inside the camera body 1.
Detects camera shake during shooting with the provided acceleration sensor
You. The camera shake correction unit 402 receives a signal from the camera shake detection unit 400
Camera shake correction is performed based on the camera shake detection result. Specifically
Uses an actuator for the correction optical member in the photographing optical system.
Optical axisAnd perpendicularIt is corrected by driving in the direction. Image processing
The processing unit 300 processes the image signal and, if necessary,
To output to display LCD 905 or printer unit 111
Image processing. The flash unit 108 is provided by the CPU 100
Controlled by boost control and light emission control signal for charging
The flash 6 emits light. Further
In addition, the flash unit 108 receives a control signal from the CPU 100.
Signal drives flash to use or non-use position
I do. The power supply unit 109 has a predetermined height to the CCD 101.
A predetermined level is applied to the CPU 100 and other circuit parts by voltage.
The power is supplied at the voltage. Battery check
Circuit 110 is connected to a power supply battery in the power supply unit 109.
This is to detect the capacity of the power supply battery. This detection
The result is output to the CPU 100. The printer unit 111 is driven by the CPU 100.
Image signals are printed out on recording paper.
Therefore, details will be described later. Memory card 112 is a camera book
A plurality of detachable, for example, SRAM
It is a recording medium on which a screen can be recorded. External output I / F19
Is equivalent to the PC output terminal 19 in FIG. Next, switches S_OFF~ S_MODEabout
explain. S_OFF: The mode switch 8 is in the "OFF" position.
On when the camera is turned off to disable the camera. S_REC: The mode switch 8 is in the "record" position
ON when the camera is ready to shoot. S_REP: The mode changeover switch 8 is in the "play" position.
On to enable transfer to a PC or the like. S_PRT: The mode switch 8 is in the "print" position.
Turns on at a certain time to enable the printout of recorded images.
You. S₁  : When shooting, release / print start button 7
It is turned on by one-step pressing (half-pressing) to instruct shooting preparation. S_Two  : When shooting, release / print start button 7
It is turned on by two-step pressing (full pressing), and instructs exposure. Pudding
At the time of printing, an instruction to start printing is given. S_UP: Access button14Turns on every time is pressed and records
Performs sequential playback of images. S_DOWN: Access buttonFifteenTurns on each time is pressed,
Performs reverse playback of the recorded image. S_PRO: Recorded image every time the protect switch 9 is pressed
Is alternately protected and unprotected. S_VI : Detects ON / OFF of the camera shake correction switch 910
I do. S_LCD: Detects ON / OFF of LCD switch 908
You. S_CARD: When memory card 112 is inserted,
On. S_FL: Flash mode switch 11 is pressed
Each time it is turned on, each mode of non-flash, automatic flash, and forced flash
Is cyclically switched. S_ADJ : Corresponds to the date setting switch 12. S_MODE: Each time the shooting mode switch 13 is pressed,
And single, self, and continuous modes are cyclic.
Can be switched. S_E : Detects pressing of the erase switch. FIG. 6 shows a control system of the imaging unit (in FIG. 1,
FIG. 3 is a detailed block diagram illustrating a portion surrounded by a dotted frame). In FIG. 6, the CCD 101 is
-Configured as an area-type sensor, the lens 30
1. Optics of the subject formed by the relay lens 302
The image is converted into image signals of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) color components.
Signal (a signal consisting of a signal train of pixel signals received by each pixel)
No.) and output. The timing generator 201 has a timing generator
Based on the reference clock transmitted from the
To generate a drive control signal for the CCD 101.
You. The timing generator 201 starts integration, for example.
/ End (exposure start / end) timing signal for each pixel
Light receiving signal read control signal (horizontal synchronization signal, vertical synchronization signal
Signal, transfer signal, etc.)
Output to 01. The signal processing circuit 213 receives signals from the CCD 101
Output image signal (analog signal)
Signal processing is performed. The signal processing circuit 213
DS (correlated double sampling) circuit and AGC (automatic
Gain control) circuit, and the CDS circuit
Reduce the noise of the image signal and reduce the gain of the AGC circuit.
By performing the adjustment, the level of the image signal is adjusted. The A / D converter 205 is provided for each pixel of the image signal.
It converts a signal into a 10-bit digital signal.
You. The A / D converter 205 includes a timing control circuit 202
Each pixel signal (A) is based on the A / D conversion clock from
(A analog signal) is converted into a 10-bit digital signal. The black level correction circuit 206 performs A / D conversion.
The black level of the pixel signal (hereinafter referred to as pixel data)
It is to be corrected to the reference level. In addition, WB (while
Balance) circuit 207 performs white balun
Each color of R, G, B so that
The level conversion of the pixel data of the component is performed. WB
The circuit 207 includes the overall control unit 100, that is, the CPU 100.
Each of R, G, B using the level conversion table in
The level of the pixel data of the color component is converted. The level
The conversion coefficient (characteristic slope) of each color component in the conversion table is
The overall control unit 100 sets each photographed image.
You. The gamma correction circuit 208 calculates the gamma characteristic of the pixel data.
And, for example, six kinds of different γ characteristics.
It has a gamma correction table and can be used according to the shooting scene and shooting conditions.
Gamma correction of pixel data is performed using a predetermined gamma correction table.
U. The image memory 209 stores the γ correction circuit 208
This is a memory for storing pixel data output from the memory. image
The memory 209 has a storage capacity for one frame.
You. That is, the image memory 209 stores the n
When pixels having rows and m columns are provided, pixels for n × m pixels
It has a raw data storage capacity, and each pixel data
It is stored at the elementary position. In the shooting standby state, the CCD 101
Each pixel data of the image taken every 1/30 (second)
Are determined by the A / D converters 205 to γ correction circuit 208.
After being subjected to the signal processing of
And the image display L via the overall control unit 100.
Displayed on CD905. This allows the photographer to
The image displayed on the indicating LCD 905 indicates the light of the subject.
You can see the academic image. Also, in playback mode
The entire image read from the memory card 112
A predetermined signal is sent to the image processing unit 300 via the control unit 100.
After the processing is performed, it is reproduced and displayed on the LCD display unit 905.
You. The aperture control driver 204 includes a lens
301 to control the aperture value to the set value.
Control is performed in the same manner as the AF actuator 215. The overall control unit 100 controls the shooting mode.
Then, the release / print start button 7 is operated.
When the photographing is instructed, the image memory 209 is stored after the instruction.
The thumbnail image of the captured image and the compression rate setting switch
Switch (also serves as the date setting switch 12)
Compressed by the JPEG method with the specified compression ratio K
Generate a reduced image and tag information (frame number
Number, exposure value, shutter speed, compression ratio K, shooting date,
Scene information and information such as image determination results)
Both images are recorded on the memory card 112. Image recorded by digital camera
Means that the capacity of the memory card 112 is 64 MB
Can store 230 frames of images with a compression ratio K of 1/20
Each frame is a tag part and compressed by JPEG method.
High resolution image data (1600 x 1200 pixels)
And image data for thumbnail display (160 × 120
Element) is recorded. For each frame, for example, EXIF
It can be handled as a format image file. Next, the configuration of the printer unit 111 is shown in FIG.
It is explained based on. The camera body 1 is located below the inside of the housing.
Are parallel to each other and the guide rod 2 'and the lead screw
3 'is provided. These guide rods 2 'and reeds
Between the screw 3 'and the carriage 3'
The recording head 5 'composed of a jet head cartridge
It is supported movably. The recording head is YMCK 4
It has a color head and is structured so that full-color printing is possible.
Has been established. Lead screw 3 'can rotate forward and backward
Gear 6 'via gears 7' and 8 '
And the lead screw 3 'is correctly rotated by the drive motor 6'.
By reverse rotation, recording is performed along the guide rod 2 '.
5 'can be moved in the directions of arrows a and b.
You. A paper pressing plate is provided at the back of the lead screw 3 '.
9 'and a roll-shaped platen 10' are provided. So
Then, the printing paper 1 is attached to the platen 10 'by the paper holding plate 9'.
1 'is pressed to feed the printing paper 11'. Carry
Lever 4a 'is projected from the carriage 4', and
A photo coupler at the home position of G4 '
The lever 4a 'can be detected by the detecting means 12'.
Thus, the rotation direction of the drive motor 6 'is controlled.
It has become. Reference numeral 13 'denotes a support member, which is a recording head.
(Not shown) cap member 14 'for capping the front surface
I support. 15 'is inside the cap member 14'
The opening means in the cap member 14 'is sucked by suction means.
The suction recovery of the recording head 5 'is performed via the 6'.
ing. 17 'is a cleaning blade, 18' is
Cleaning blade 17 'can be moved in the front-rear direction.
And is supported by the main body support plate 19 '. 2
0 'is a lever for starting suction for suction recovery.
Moves with movement of cam 21 'engaged with ridge 4'
The driving force from the driving motor 6 'is a known driving force such as a clutch.
The movement is controlled by the switching means.
Is done. The capping by these cap members 14 '
Cleaning, cleaning blade 17 '
, Lever 20'Recovery by the carriage 4 '
When it is in the home position side area,
A desired operation can be performed by the action of the screw 3 '.
The desired operation is performed at a well-known timing.
It may be controlled. Here, as an ink jet printer
Uses a known method using a piezoelectric element, but is not limited to this.
It is not a so-called battery provided with an electrothermal transducer.
You can use a bull-jet type inkjet printer.
Absent. Next, the operation of the camera will be described with reference to FIGS.
Explain the work. The operation of the camera body 1 is performed by the CPU 100
And a ROM (not shown) connected to the CPU 100
Is controlled by the program. FIGS. 7 to 10 show the main flow chart of the operation.
It is. As shown in FIG. 7, the power supply
When the pond is installed, power is supplied to the CPU 100 and
Start the operation and check the battery first (# 9
9). The battery check is performed according to the flow shown in FIG.
Therefore, execute it. That is, first, the battery check circuit
110, the voltage V of the power supply battery of the power supply unit 109₁Measure
Then, the CPU 100 determines that the voltage V₁With three reference voltages
V_S, V_P, V_C(# 620, # 63)
0, # 640), and according to the result, the display 17
21 to display 500 (# 622, # 632,
# 642, # 650). Here, V_S> V_P> V_C so
is there. V₁ ≧ V_S (NO in # 620)
The printer and camera can be used together, as shown in FIG.
As shown, the printer display 504 and the camera display 506
Is turned on (# 622), and the routine returns. V_S > V₁ ≧ V_P (YES in # 620,
When # 630 is NO), both printer and camera are used
Although it is possible, the remaining amount of the power battery is small.
As shown in the figure, the printer display 504 and the camera display
506 blinks (# 632) and returns. V_P > V₁ ≧ V_C (YES in # 620,
If YES in # 630, NO in # 640), the printer
Cannot be used, but the camera can be used.
As shown in the figure, the X mark is superimposed on the printer display 504.
Is displayed and the camera display 506 flashes (# 64).
2), prohibit the operation of the printer unit 111 (# 64)
4). Then, it is determined whether the print mode is set (# 6).
46), if not in print mode (N in # 646)
O), return and if in print mode (# 644)
YES), return to the start of FIG. 7, and turn on the power again.
Wait to be. V_C > V₁ (YES in # 620, # 63
0 and YES in # 640), the printer and
Since the cameras can be used together, as shown in FIG.
The x display is displayed on the printer display 504 and the camera display 506, respectively.
Are displayed in an overlapping manner (# 642), and the operation of the entire camera is
Prohibit (# 652), return to the start of FIG.
Wait for the source to be fitted. The battery check is performed in step # 9 in FIG.
In addition to 9, the flow is appropriately executed in the same manner as described above. Returning to FIG. 7, the battery check (# 9
After 9), check whether the main switch SM is turned on.
Is determined (# 100). The main switch SM
When the mode changeover switch 8 is in the “OFF” mode position (ie,
And switch S_OFFIs on), off,
Outside, that is, "record", "playback", "print"
Any of the mode positions (ie, the switch S_OFFBut
The virtual switch is turned on in the case of (f). If the main switch SM is off (# 1)
00, NO), and interrupt (INT) described later is prohibited (#
101) and reset the flag (# 10
2) If this is displayed on the display 17, this display
Is turned off (# 103), and a photographing prohibition process is performed (# 10).3
a), The process returns to step # 100, and the main switch SM is turned on.
Wait for it to be done. The photographing prohibition processing is shown in the flowchart of FIG.
Execute according to. That is, first, the flash 6 is moved to the position shown in FIG.
From the up-up position (use position), non-use of FIGS.
To the position (# 700), retract the lens barrel 30
(# 702), the lens barrier 909 is closed (# 70)
4) Check whether the camera shake correction switch 910 is on or not.
Determine. If it is on (YES in # 706), camera shake
The correction unit 402 and the camera shake detection unit 400 are turned off (#
708, # 710), and return. If off (#
(NO at 706), skipping # 708 and # 710
And return. Returning to FIG. 7, when the main switch SM is turned on,
If there is any (YES in # 100), check the battery
Is performed (# 100a), and a shooting preparation process is performed (# 10a).
0b). The photographing preparation processing is shown in the flowchart of FIG.
It is executed according to. That is, first, the lens barrier 909 is opened.
(# 800), the lens barrel 30 is extended to the initial position.
(# 802), and pop up the flash 6 (# 8
04), check whether the camera shake correction switch 910 is on
(# 806). When the image stabilizer switch 910 is on
If (YES in # 806), camera shake correction section 402 and
The camera shake detection unit 400 is turned on (# 808, # 81
0), return. Image stabilizer switch 910 is off
If (NO in # 806), # 808 and # 810
Skip and return. Returning to FIG. 7, photographing preparation processing (# 100b)
Is completed, the interrupt is enabled (# 104).
Check on / off of the CD switch 908 (# 104
a). When the LCD switch 908 is turned off (# 104a
If NO), the image display LCD 905 is turned on.
It is checked whether or not it is (# 104b). LCD for image display
If 905 is off (NO in # 104b), it is #
Proceed to 105 and if the image display LCD 905 is on
(YES in # 104b), power supply to the CCD 101
Stop (# 104c), and turn on the LCD 905 for image display.
After turning off (# 104d), the process proceeds to # 105. When the LCD switch 908 is turned on (# 104a
If YES, power is supplied to the CCD 101 (#
104e) After turning on the image display LCD 905
(# 104f), proceed to # 105. In step # 105, the release / print start button is pressed.
Whether the button 7 has been pressed one step and changed from off to on
Or switch S₁Is turned on.
Switch S₁Is not on (NO in # 105), #
Returning to 100, the routines of # 100 to # 105 are executed.
repeat. On the other hand, switch S₁Is ON (# 10
5; YES), proceed to FIG.
(# 105a), the power of the CCD 101 is turned on.
If not, it is turned on (# 105b, # 105c). At the start of power supply to the CCD 101,
Alternatively, the power supply unit 109 is provided from the CPU 100 shown in FIG.
And the high voltage VH is supplied to the CCD 101 as the power supply voltage.
Supply. Simultaneously with the start of this power supply, the CCD1
01 is the timing generator.
Output to the CCD 201 to discharge the residual charge of the CCD 101
Is performed. Next, distance measurement is performed (# 105e), and
Is determined to be at a close distance (# 105f). If the distance is close (YE at # 105f)
S), the focus indication lamp 907 flashes (# 105h),
Switch S_TwoIs prohibited (# 105i).
Switch S₁Wait for the switch to turn off (# 105j).
Chi S₁Is turned off (NO in # 105j), focus display
Turn off the lamp 907 (# 105k) and return to # 100
You. If it is not a close distance (N in # 105f)
O), the photographing lens 3 is driven to the in-focus position (# 105)
g), photometry is performed by the photometry unit 105, and the exposure time T
v, the aperture value Av is calculated (# 108). And photometry
From the result, it is determined whether or not the subject has low brightness (#
109). If it is determined that the luminance is low (# 10)
9 is YES), flash photography is performed as shown in FIG.
First, set the flash timing of the flash 6 to the photometric value.
The calculation is performed based on the calculation (# 111). Next, flash unit 1
The charge necessary for light emission is already stored in the charge storage capacitor
It is determined whether or not the battery is charged (# 112).
Is not completed (NO in # 112),
To “1” to start charging (# 113, # 11
4), the focus indication lamp 907 flashes (114a), and #
Return to 112 and wait for completion of charging. When charging is completed (YES in # 112),
If the focus indication lamp 907 is blinking, it goes out (# 11).
2a, # 112b) and proceed to # 115. In # 115,
Confirm the completion of charging, stop charging, not fully charged in # 116
It is determined whether the flag is "1". If the unsatisfied flag is "1" (# 116)
And the unfilled flag is set to "0" in # 117.
Switch S₁Wait until is turned off (# 11
8). And the switch S₁Is turned off (# 118
YES), returning to # 100, so-called release lock
I do. On the other hand, if the unsatisfied flag is "0" at # 116,
If there is (NO in # 116), proceed to # 119 and expose
After executing the subroutine of the control 2, the process proceeds to # 120 in FIG.
move on. The subroutine of exposure control 2 is shown in FIG.
And the flow shown in FIG. That is, first, the interrupt is prohibited (# 4
01), the focus indication lamp 907 is turned on (# 401)
a), switch S_TwoIs turned on or not (#
401b). Switch S_TwoIs off (# 401
b) NO, switch S₁Is ON (# 401d
YES), wait, switch S₁Is off (#
(NO in 401d), and proceeds to # 100 in FIG. Switch S_TwoIs ON (# 401
b) and if the display on LCD 905 is on,
Lock the image to be displayed on the image display LCD 905
Then, the same image is continuously displayed (# 401x). Next, the hand
The amount of blur is detected (# 401c), and is obtained from the photometric calculation.
The exposure time Tv and the aperture value Av are output to the exposure control unit 106.
(# 402). The exposure control unit 106
Drive the aperture of the camera 1 based on the
The shutter control signal according to the interval Tv
Output to the CCD generator 201 to determine the exposure of the CCD 101.
Do. The CPU 100 starts exposure from the exposure control unit 106
When a signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input (# 403),
Based on the flash firing timing obtained in # 111
To start the timer in the CPU 100 (# 40
4). The flash 6 emits light when the CCD 101
It will be performed at the timing after the elapse of a predetermined time from the start
Has become. Next, as shown in FIG.
Indicates whether an exposure completion signal has been input from the exposure control unit 106.
Is determined (# 405). This is determined by
The exposure time Tv is a predicted value, for example, a flash
The subject brightness suddenly increases during the count operation of the light timer.
Before it reaches the flash firing timing.
However, there are cases where the exposure control unit 106 outputs an exposure completion signal.
Because there is. That is, before the flash emission timing,
When exposure control section 106 outputs an exposure completion signal
(YES in # 405), proceed to # 408a and flash
The exposure operation is completed without causing the light emitting device 6 to emit light. Before the exposure is completed,
(NO in # 405, YE in # 406)
S), causing the flash 6 to emit light and the exposure control unit 1
06 to output a shutter close signal (# 407, # 40
8) The process proceeds to # 408a, and the exposure operation ends. In step # 408a, the focus indication lamp 907 is turned on.
Turns off. Next, the image display of the screen display LCD 905 is performed.
Unlock and monitor the captured image from CCD 101
It is displayed (# 408b). And the amount of camera shake during exposure
It is determined whether or not the value exceeds a predetermined value (# 408c).
If not (NO in # 408c), the CCD 101
Only the image signal captured from the camera
Control to write to the memory 209 (# 409),
If (YES in # 408c), the image from the CCD 101
Add shake information to signal and write to image memory 209
(# 408d, # 409). Here, when camera shake is maximum
Only information is added, but the amount of camera shake
Good. When the above processing is completed, an interrupt is issued in # 410.
Enable and return. On the other hand, in # 109 of FIG.
If it is determined that the brightness is not low (NO in # 109),
Subroutine of exposure control 1 without flash emission
Execute (# 110). The subroutine of exposure control 1 is shown in FIG.
Follow the flow shown. That is, first, the interrupt is prohibited in # 301.
After stopping and turning on the focus indication lamp 907 (# 301
a), switch S_TwoIs determined (# 301b). Switch S_TwoIs off (# 301
b) NO, switch S₁Is ON (# 301d
YES) and wait for switch S₁Is off (# 3
(NO in 01d), the process proceeds to # 100 in FIG. Switch S_TwoIs on (# 301
b) and if the display on LCD 905 is on,
Lock the image to be displayed on the image display LCD 905
Then, the same image is continuously displayed (# 301x). Next, the hand
The amount of blur is detected (# 301c), and is obtained from the photometric calculation.
The exposure time Tv and the aperture value Av are output to the exposure control unit 106.
(# 302). The exposure control unit 106
The aperture of the camera body 1 is driven based on the
Tie the shutter control signal according to the exit time Tv
Output from the CCD generator 101 to the
Go out. The CPU 100 determines that the exposure is
A signal indicating the start is input (# 303).
Whether an exposure completion signal is output from the exposure control unit 106
Is determined (# 305). When the exposure time Tv is reached
Indicates that the exposure control unit 106 outputs an exposure completion signal (# 30).
If the answer is 5), the exposure operation ends. When this exposure operation is completed, the exposure control 2
Similar to the processing of # 408a to # 410 in the routine,
The focus indication lamp 907 is turned off (# 305a), and the image table is displayed.
The image display on the display LCD 905 is unlocked (# 30).
5b), the image signal captured by the CCD 101 is
1 writing to the image memory 209 and during the exposure operation
Is compared with a predetermined value (# 305c).
If it exceeds (YES in # 305c), the above image
Add camera shake information along with the signalImage memory 209To
Write (# 305d, # 308). The above processing is completed
Then, in step # 309, an interrupt is enabled and the routine returns.
You. In step # 110 of FIG. 8 or step # 119 of FIG.
When the exposure control subroutine is completed, # 12 in FIG.
Go to 0, update the frame number by 1 and display it on the display 1
7 is displayed. Next, after all frames have been shotMemory card
Mode 112When the shooting of all the frames in is completed (# 121)
YES), a warning or warning by display or voice at # 122
It takes place and draws the photographer's attention. If you can record
No warning is given. Then, the process proceeds to # 123 in FIG.
Switch S₁Is turned off and the switch S₁But
(YES at # 123), the CPU 100
Is output to turn off the power of the CCD 101 and 1
The shooting for the frame is ended (# 124). After the above processing, the flash is ready for the next photographing.
It is determined whether or not the charging of the brush 6 is completed.
(# 125). If charging is not completed (# 125
NO), set the unsatisfied flag to “1” and charge the battery.
Charging is started to complete (# 126, # 127), and # 1
Return to 25. On the other hand, when charging is completed (# 125
YES), set the unfilled flag to “0” and charge
Stop. (# 128, # 129). And again, FIG.
Returning to # 100, the operations of # 100 to # 129 are performed.
repeat. Next, after # 104 where interruption was enabled
The processing executed when this interrupt occurs.
The process will be explained with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
I will tell. This interrupt is triggered by the mode switch 8
Print mode position to instruct lint or playback
Instructs the `` play '' mode position, i.e.
Chi S_PRT Or S_REP Is on, and 14, 15
Occurs when is operated. When this interrupt occurs, the process proceeds to step # 201.
Determine whether the filling flag is “1”, and if it is “1”,
Interrupt during charging of the charge storage capacitor
In step # 202, the charging is temporarily stopped, and
If so, skip # 202 and switch S in # 203.
_PRTIs determined whether is turned on. Switch S_PRTBut
If it is on (YES in # 203), the operation proceeds to the printing operation.
Judgment has been made
(# 203a), the above-described shooting prohibition process is performed (# 203a).
b), proceed to # 204. On the other hand switch S_PRTIs off
Then (NO in # 203), the process proceeds to # 223 in FIG. In step # 204, the print mode is displayed on the display 17.
Display to indicate that the
Button 14 from off to on, i.e.
Separate (# 205). Access button 14 is turned on
(YES in # 205), then proceed to # 206 and access
Button 14 remains off or on, or on to off
(No in # 205), the process proceeds to # 210. In step # 206, the access button 14 is pressed.
Judge that the frame number has been increased by 1 and display 17
And the address controller (not shown)
)) To reproduce the image corresponding to this frame number.
Outputs address data corresponding to the frame number (# 20
7). After waiting for the time for the above processing in # 208,
LCD for displaying image information corresponding to the current frame number
The image is displayed on the monitor 905 (# 209). And the display image
Based on the camera shake information corresponding to the image, the presence or absence of camera shake is determined.
Separately (# 209a), if there is no camera shake (# 209
(NO at a), and the process directly returns to # 205. On the other hand, camera shake
If there is (YES in # 209a), as shown in FIG.
Then, the camera shake display 602 is turned on, and the monitor image display 60
0, the frame displaying the monitor image may have camera shake.
Is displayed (# 209 '), and the process returns to # 205. to this
Therefore, each time the access button 14 is turned on,
Is incremented by one, and the image corresponding to the frame number is displayed in the image table.
The process of displaying a monitor on the indication LCD 905 is repeated. On the other hand, in # 210, the access button 14
Is turned on, and if it is turned on (# 21)
If it is 0 (YES in step # 21), the process returns to step # 205.
(0 and NO), the process proceeds to # 211 in FIG. Next, referring to FIG.
When access button 15 is turned on in place of # 4 (# 21)
1 is YES), and the process proceeds to step # 212.
Switch 15 off or on, or from on to off
Then, the process proceeds to # 216. At step # 212, the access button 15 is pressed.
Judging that the frame number has been decreased by one, the display 17
And the address controller
Corresponding to the frame number to play the image corresponding to the number
The output address data is output (# 213). # 214
After waiting for processing time,
The corresponding image information is displayed on the LCD 905 for image display on the monitor.
(# 215). Then, the hand corresponding to the displayed image
Camera shake is included in the image of the frame based on the shake information.
(# 215a), and if there is no camera shake,
Return to # 211 as it is, and if there is camera shake, # 209 '
Similarly, the camera shake display 602 is turned on, and the monitor image table is displayed.
Show 600Indicate that there is camera shake in the frame (# 2)
15b) Return to # 211. This allows access button
Frame number is decremented by one each time the
The image corresponding to the frame number is displayed on the image display LCD 905.
Repeat the process of displaying the data. On the other hand, in # 216, the access button 15
Is turned on, and if it is turned on (# 21)
If YES in # 6, the process returns to # 211 and if it is off (# 21)
(NO at 6), and proceeds to # 250. In # 250, the erase switch S_EIs turned on
To determine if it has been This erase switch S_EIs on
When it is done (YES in # 250), the image display LCD 90
5 to delete the image displayed on the monitor (# 25
1), the process proceeds to # 203 in FIG. On the other hand, erase switch
Chi S_EIs not turned on (NO in # 250),
The process proceeds to # 217, and the switch S_TwoWhether is turned on
Is determined. Switch S_TwoIs not turned on (# 21
7 is NO), it is determined that printing is not performed, and
Returning to # 203, the above processing is repeated. On the other hand,
Chi S _TwoIs turned on (YES in # 217),
The presence or absence of a report is determined (# 217a), and if there is no camera shake,
(NO in # 217a), proceed to # 218 and shake
If (YES in # 217a), the camera shake display 602 blinks
Indicates that the frame to be printed has camera shake
(# 207 '), and the switch S is again turned on within a predetermined time.
_TwoIs turned on, the process proceeds to step # 218, and is turned on again within a predetermined time.
If not, proceed to # 203 (# 217c, # 21
7d). In step # 218, the operation should shift to the printing operation.
CPU 100 outputs a print command signal. image
The processing unit 300 receives the signal and performs a printing operation.
Signal processing is started. CPU 100 is printing
Is displayed on the display 17 (# 21).
9), the print operation is controlled (# 220). The print operation is controlled by the sequence shown in FIG.
Executed according to the That is, the CPU 100 first sets the printing paper
Is fed to the printing position for one sheet (# 510). Next,
Printing operation at the home position of the recording head 5 '
Pre-discharge is performed (# 520) to ensure
Eliminate clogging of the recording head 5 'or evaporate water
Of the nozzles that have deteriorated in performance
Perform recovery, etc. Next, CPU 100 starts the printing operation.
(# 530). That is, the focus indication lamp 907 is
Lights up (# 531) and outputs image information to the printer
After processing, pre-ton out from printer unit 111
(# 532). During printing (NO in # 533),
It is monitored whether an error has occurred (# 534). Ella
Printout (YES in # 534).
The display lamp 907 blinks (# 535),
When the error is released (YES in # 534), #
Proceed to step 532 to continue the printing operation,
If it is not released (NO in # 536), the switch S
_PPTIs turned off (# 537). Switch S_PRT
Is turned off, printing is stopped (# 538), and focus is achieved.
The display lamp 907 is turned off, and the process returns to # 100 in FIG. When the predetermined print operation is completed (# 53)
(YES at 3), printing printed by the printer unit 111
The paper 11 ′ is used for printing from the outlet 901 of the camera body 1.
The paper 11 'is fed to a position where it does not fall (# 540).
The focus indicator lamp 907 is turned off (# 942). Next, C
The PU 100 sends a print end signal, and the carriage 100
After returning the 4 'to the home position,
The operation is performed (# 550). The above-mentioned preliminary discharge and cleaning operation are described in
In a printer of the ink jet recording system,
The recording head is used to make the recording head more effective.
5 'for cleaners such as suction pumps and cleaning blades
Cleaning by a cleaning means. At step # 221 in FIG. 12, printing is completed.
And when the print completion signal is output (# 22)
1 is YES), the display 17 indicates the completion of printing (# 2)
22). With the above operation, printing of one frame is completed
Then, the process returns to # 203 of FIG. On the other hand, in step # 203 of FIG.
_PRTIs not detected (N in # 203)
O), it is determined that the printing operation is not performed, and
223 is performed. In # 223, the reproduction switch S_REP
It is determined whether is turned on. Playback switch S_REPBut
If it is off (NO in # 223), the image display LCD 9
It is determined that the reproduction display is not performed according to the step # 05 in FIG.
Move to 235. On the other hand, the reproduction switch S_REPIs on
(YES in # 223), the battery
(# 223a) and execute the above-described shooting prohibition processing.
(# 223b), and the display device 17 displays
Display the playback mode indicating that playback by
(# 224). In this reproduction mode, the next access button
It is determined whether the button 14 or 15 has been turned on.
(# 225, # 230). While the access button 14 is off or on,
Alternatively, when the power is turned off from on (NO in # 225),
Shift to # 229. On the other hand, the access button 14 is on
(YES at # 225), the frame number is incremented by one.
And display it, and the address controller
To play back the image corresponding to the frame number,
The corresponding address data is output (# 226, # 22
7). Next, as described above,
The displayed image information is displayed on a monitor (# 228). And #
Returning to 225, each time the access button 14 is turned on,
The image number corresponding to the frame number is incremented by one.
Is displayed on the image display LCD 905.
Return. On the other hand, in # 229, the access button14
Is determined to be on, and if it is on (# 22)
If the answer is NO in # 9, the process returns to # 225, and if it is off (# 22)
(NO at 9), and proceeds to # 230. Next, the access button 14 is replaced with an access button.
When the button 15 is turned on (YES in # 230), #
231 while the access button 15 is off or on.
As it is, or when it is turned off from on (# 230
NO), and proceeds to # 234. At step # 231, the access button 15 is pressed.
When the frame number is reduced by 1 and displayed
In both cases, the address controller corresponds to this frame number.
Address corresponding to the frame number to play back the image
The data is output (# 231, # 232). Then before
As described above, monitor the image information corresponding to the current frame number.
Is displayed (# 233). Then, returning to # 230,
Each time the access button 15 is turned on, the frame number is reduced by one.
Slightly, a process of displaying an image corresponding to the frame number on a monitor is performed.
Repeat the process. On the other hand, in # 234, the access button 15
Is determined to be on, and if it is on (# 23)
If YES in # 4, the process returns to # 230, and if it is off (# 23)
(NO at 4), and proceeds to # 252. In step # 252, the erase switch S_EIs turned on
To determine if it has been This erase switch S_EIs on
When it is performed (YES in # 252), the monitor display is performed.
The image is erased (# 253), and the process returns to # 203 to delete the image.
Switch S_EIs not turned on (NO in # 252),
It returns to # 203 as it is. [0124] After the step # 235 in FIG.
Access button 14 when not printing or playing
And 15 are the determination routines. Access button 15
Is turned on (YES in # 235), the photographing lens 3
Switch to the tele side (# 236), access button 14
When it is turned on (YES in # 237), the photographing lens 3 is
Switch to the id side (# 238). Access button 14
When both and 15 are off, the switching of the taking lens 3 is
Not done. And at the end of this interrupt routine,
It is determined whether the unsatisfied flag is “1” (# 23)
9). If the unsatisfied flag is "1" (YE in # 239)
S) Uncharged state due to interruption during charging
Restarted the charging operation that was suspended in the standby state (# 240)
Then, if the unsatisfied flag is “0”,
Return as it is. The printer-integrated digital camera described above
LA is easy to use without increasing the size of the entire camera
Is good. Note that the present invention is limited to the above embodiment.
Instead, the present invention can be implemented in various other modes. Was
For example, in the present invention, the printer part is attached to the camera body.
Detachable digital camera with integrated printer
However, it can be applied in exactly the same way.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a printer-integrated digital camera according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the camera of FIG. 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 3 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 2; FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the camera of FIG. 1 as viewed from the rear. FIG. 6 is a detailed block diagram of FIG. 1; FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an operation of the camera in FIG. 1; FIG. 8 is a continued flowchart. FIG. 9 is a continued flowchart. FIG. 10 is a continued flowchart. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an interrupt process. FIG. 12 is a continued flowchart. FIG. 13 is a continued flowchart. FIG. 14 is a continued flowchart. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of exposure control 1; FIG. 16 is a flowchart of exposure control 2; FIG. 17 is a continued flowchart. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a printer unit. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of control of the printer unit. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a battery check. FIG. 21 is a display example of a battery check result. FIG. 22 is a display example when there is blur. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a shooting prohibition process. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of a shooting preparation process. [Description of Signs] 1 Camera body 2 Printer unit 3 Shooting lens 4 Viewfinder window 5 AF light emitting unit 6 Flash 7 Release / print start button (print instruction means) 8 Mode switch 9 Protect switch 11 Flash light mode switch 12 Date setting switch 13 Photographing mode changeover switches 14 and 15 Zoom button, access button (print instruction means) 17 Display 18 Memory card slot 19 PC output terminal 30 Lens barrel 2 'Guide rod 3' Lead screw 4 'Carriage 4a 'Lever 5' Recording head 6 'Driving motor 7', 8 'Gear 9' Paper holding plate 10 'Platen 11' Printing paper 12 'Detecting means 13' Support member 14 'Cap member 15' Suction means 16 'Opening 17' Cleaning blade 18 'movable member 19' body support Plate 20 'Lever 21' Cam 100 CPU (control means) 101 CCD (imaging unit) 102 Signal processing unit 103 Lens driving unit 104 Distance measuring unit 105 Photometric unit 106 Exposure control unit 107 Display unit 108 Flash unit 109 Power supply unit 110 Battery check Circuit 111 Printer unit 112 Memory card (recording unit) 201 Timing generator 202 Timing control circuit 204 Aperture control driver 205 A / D converter 206 Black level correction circuit 207 White balance circuit 208 γ correction circuit 209 Image memory 213 Signal processing circuit 215 AF Actuator 300 Image processing unit 301 Lens 302 Relay lens 400 Camera shake detection unit 402 Camera shake correction unit 500 Display 504 Printer display 506 Camera display 600 Image display 602 Camera shake display 901 Outlet 9 2 sliding portion 903 ink jet cartridge 904 lid 905 for image display LCD 906 viewfinder window 907 focus indicator (shooting display means) 908 LCD switch 909 lens barrier 910 suppression switch

Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Akira Fukuda Osaka International Building Minolta Co., Ltd. 2-3-13 Azuchicho, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture (72) Inventor Shoichi Minato 2-chome, Azuchicho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka No. 3-13 Osaka International Building Minolta Co., Ltd. (56) References JP-A-9-65182 (JP, A) JP-A-9-46563 (JP, A) (58) Fields studied (Int. Cl. ⁷⁾ , DB name) H04N 5/225

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] [Claim 1] An imaging unit, a recording unit for recording image data from the imaging unit, and a photographing time display means for displaying information related to photographing during photographing as a display means of a digital camera. In a printer-integrated digital camera including a digital camera unit including a printer unit and a printer unit, an error occurs during a print operation instructed by the print instruction unit to instruct the printer unit to perform a print operation. Control means for monitoring whether or not the printing operation has been performed, and displaying on the photographing time display means of the digital camera unit information indicating whether or not the printing operation is normally performed. , Printer-integrated digital camera.