JP3709225B2 - Video print system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a video printing system, and more specifically, a video printing system having video recording means for recording a moving image and a still image on a recording medium, and a printing means for selecting and printing a required video from the recording medium , or the printing means. The present invention relates to a video printing apparatus having
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a video recording / reproducing apparatus for recording and reproducing moving images and still images, for example, a video signal recorded by a video camera or the like is transmitted to a video output apparatus, for example, a video printer, and the video signal is formed. Various proposals have been made for video printing systems that print out images, and they are generally put into practical use.
[0003]
When an image composed of a video signal or the like is printed out in the video print system, first, a video signal or the like that is an analog signal from the video camera or the like, that is, image information of a moving image is output to a video such as a display. It is output to the apparatus so that it can be visually confirmed (monitored) and transmitted (output) to a video printer or the like.
[0004]
The video information transmitted to the video printer or the like is converted from an analog signal to a digital signal by an A / D conversion circuit provided in the video printer, and desired when the operation member is operated by the operator. The image information of this moving image is stored in the field memory as one still image, and the still image stored here is operated by operating the operation member by the operator. It can be displayed on a display or the like. Thereby, the operator can arbitrarily visually recognize the still image of the image information of the moving image. Then, the image information stored in the field memory is supplied to a printing unit provided in the video printer, and a printout process is performed here, for example, on a medium such as paper or film. It will be printed out.
[0005]
In a conventional video printing system or the like as described above, after performing a recording operation, it is desired to perform printing from a video tape, a video recording disk, or the like, which is an information recording medium in which moving images and still images are recorded together. As a means for searching and determining any one frame or the like of a still image or a moving image, for example, a means for searching all recorded image information or the like while performing a reproduction operation can be considered.
[0006]
However, according to such means, it takes a very long time for the preparation operation to actually print out the desired image, which restrains the operator in terms of time and improves operability. There are also problems.
[0007]
Therefore, in a video recording apparatus capable of recording a mixture of moving images and still images, index data or the like is applied to still image data such as a magnetic tape or a video recording disk, which is an information recording medium on which this is recorded. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 7-98965 proposes a new one that can be easily searched by designating only a specific still image when reproducing or editing image information. Has been made.
[0008]
In the system disclosed in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-98965, a subcode area is provided in each track on an information recording medium, and when still image recording is performed on this area by a video recording apparatus, An ID signal indicating that it is an image recording portion is automatically recorded, and an index (INDEX) is added to the subcode area by performing an operation of an operator on a desired still image during reproduction. ) The signal can be driven later. Further, even in the moving image recording portion, an index signal can be post-printed for any one frame.
[0009]
At the time of image reproduction, the index signal can be searched at high speed to search for any one frame or the like in a desired still image recording portion or moving image recording portion.
[0010]
On the other hand, as information recording media for recording moving images and still images, magnetic tapes and the like have generally been put to practical use. However, in recent years, various proposals have been made for randomly accessible video recording disks and the like. Has been put to practical use.
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to the means disclosed in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-98965, an index signal post-printed by an operator is added on an information recording medium on which a moving image and a still image are recorded together. Although it is possible to perform a search operation for any one frame of a still image or a moving image recording portion at a higher speed, in order to print only a still image, only the still image is searched. It is necessary to perform more complicated operations.
[0012]
It is an object of the present invention to easily search only a still image among all images recorded on a video recording medium, and to perform a simple setting operation only for a still image or a title still image of a moving image. It is an object of the present invention to provide a video printing system or video printing apparatus that automatically prints images.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The video print system according to the present invention is a video print system that prints a desired image from a recording medium on which a still image and a moving image are recorded, so that the still image and the moving image can be distinguished on the recording medium at the time of shooting. An image recording unit for recording, a display unit for displaying the captured still image and an image for a title which is video information of the moving image based on information recorded on the recording medium, and the display The operation means for selecting an image to be printed with respect to the image displayed by the means, and all the captured still images among the images displayed by the display means are searched and automatically printed. and having a static image print mode setting means for, the.
[0014]
The video print system according to the present invention is a video print system for printing a desired image from a recording medium on which a still image and a moving image are recorded, and the still image and the moving image are recorded on the recording medium in a distinguishable manner. Image recording means, and still image print mode setting means for automatically printing all of the still images out of all images from the recording medium in which the still images and the moving images are recorded together , It is characterized by having .
[0015]
Furthermore, it has a moving image print mode setting means for automatically printing only a title image which is video information of the moving image among all the images recorded on the recording medium .
[0016]
Further, the display means further displays the number of still images taken out of all images recorded on the recording medium.
[0017]
Also, the video printing apparatus according to the present invention is recorded on the recording medium in the video printing apparatus that prints a desired image from the recording medium in which the photographed still image and the moving image are mixed and recorded in a distinguishable manner. Still image print mode setting means for searching for all of the captured still images from all the images and setting the operation to a mode for automatically printing is provided.
[0018]
In the present invention, at the time of photographing by the image recording means, a still image and a moving image are recorded on the recording medium so as to be distinguishable, and the photographed still image is recorded based on the information recorded on the recording medium by the display means. A title image which is video information of the moving image is displayed, an image to be printed is selected with respect to the image displayed by the display means, and the display means is selected by the still image print mode setting means. Among the images displayed by the above, only all the still images that have been taken are searched and automatically printed.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention will be described below with reference to the illustrated embodiments.
FIG. 1 is a block configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a video recording unit in a video print system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 1, a video recording unit, which is a video recording unit in the video printing system of the above-described embodiment, is a video recording disk (hereinafter referred to as “randomly accessible”) which is a video recording (image signal) data. An encoding circuit 1 for converting data to be recorded on a recording disk), an index creating circuit 2 as data recording means for creating index data indicating a still image, and a video signal for the recording disk. Recording / reproduction control circuit 3 for controlling recording and reproduction of the image, moving image photographing SW 4 as an operation member for generating a signal for starting moving image recording, and operation member for generating a signal for starting still image recording The input state from the still image shooting SW5 and the moving image shooting SW4 or the still image shooting SW5 is determined, and this video recording is performed. It is constituted by a decision circuit 6 for controlling the whole.
[0021]
The operation when video signal (image signal) data or the like is recorded on a recording disk in the video recording unit of the video printing system of the above embodiment configured as described above will be described below.
[0022]
First, the moving image shooting SW4 or the still image shooting SW5 is operated by an operation of the operator. Here, when the moving image shooting SW 4 is operated to generate a signal for starting moving image recording, and this signal is input to the determination circuit 6, the determination circuit 6 sends the signal to the coding circuit 1. A control signal for converting the input video signal (image signal) data into moving image data is output, and the index creation circuit 2 is prohibited from creating index data indicating a still image. A control signal is output, and a control signal for recording video information (image information) on a recording disk is output to a recording control circuit (not shown) in the recording / reproducing control circuit 3.
[0023]
On the other hand, when the still image shooting SW 5 is operated to generate a signal for starting still image recording, and this signal is input to the determination circuit 6, the determination circuit 6 A control signal for converting the input video signal (image signal) data into still image data is output, and index data indicating a still image is generated for the index generating circuit 2. Output a control signal. Further, a control signal for recording video data (image information) and index data indicating a still image on a recording disk is output to a recording control circuit (not shown) in the recording / reproducing control circuit 3. To do.
[0024]
FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually showing a state in a recording track when video information of a moving image is recorded on a recording disk which is an information recording medium applied to the video printing system of the above embodiment. is there. In FIG. 2, in the recording track 11 on the recording disk, the moving image recording portion R is indicated by oblique lines, and the unrecorded portion B is indicated by blank spaces.
[0025]
When there is an input to the moving picture shooting SW4, a moving picture recording operation (shooting) is performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the current moving image is recorded on the recording track 11 after the previous moving image shooting portion A2. At this time, the head of the current shooting portion A1 is recorded. In the portion, that is, the unrecorded portion B, a space a for recording the still image for the title of the moving image to be captured this time, the index data of the moving image, and the like is secured.
[0026]
When the current video shooting is performed, the title still image, index data, and the like are automatically recorded in the space a at an arbitrarily set timing during the operation, for example, at the start of shooting. Is to be performed. Here, as the index data, in addition to information indicating that it is a still image, for example, information such as a date, a flag, a moving image title, the number of prints, and the like may be recorded.
[0027]
Also, if there is an input from the still image shooting SW5 by the operation of the still image shooting SW5 by the operator before the shooting operation of the current movie is finished, the moving image being shot this time Of the video information, one frame at that time may be overwritten or additionally recorded in the space a as a title still image.
[0028]
As for the space a for recording the title still image and index data, an unrecorded portion B is secured at the beginning of the video recording portion of the moving image to be recorded. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, on the recording disk 10, a track (indicated by S in FIG. 3) is different from the track (the portion indicated by M in FIG. 3) that records the video information of the moving image being shot. In (Part), a dedicated track for recording a still image for a title, index data, and the like may be secured.
[0029]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the recording disk 10, another area S (area) is formed on the same surface as the area M (area; the portion indicated by M in FIG. 4) where the video information of the moving image is recorded. A dedicated area for recording a still image for a title, index data, and the like may be secured in a hatched portion (S) in FIG.
[0030]
Then, as shown in FIG. 5, on the recording disk 10, a surface (surface on the side indicated by S in FIG. 5) different from the surface for recording video information of the moving image (surface on the side indicated by M in FIG. 5). May be a dedicated surface for recording a still image for a title, index data, and the like.
[0031]
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 described above, when a dedicated portion is reserved for recording a title still image and index data, the index data includes the title still image. It is necessary to add position information such as which track (or area or surface) in the recording disk 10 is the starting point of the video information of the moving image.
[0032]
On the other hand, the timing for recording the still image for the title, the index data, and the like is recorded at the start of moving image shooting, but is not limited to this, and any timing from the start of moving image shooting to the end of moving image shooting For example, the recording of the still image for title is performed at the start of moving image shooting, and the recording of the index still image is performed at the end of moving image shooting. The operation and the recording operation such as index data may be performed at different timings.
[0033]
Also, a moving image title still image that is automatically recorded when moving image shooting is performed, and a title that is shot when an input is made from the still image shooting SW 5 by the operator during moving image shooting. The contents of the still image index data or the like may be recorded differently.
[0034]
Next, a schematic configuration of the printing unit in the video printing system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to a block configuration diagram shown in FIG.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 6, the printing unit, which is a video printing unit in the video printing system of the embodiment, reads a video information such as a moving image and a still image recorded on the recording disk 10 and index data. A reading device 7, an index determination circuit 8 that is an index determination means for determining whether the index data is an image type, that is, a still image for a moving image title or a captured still image, and video information. A printing device 9 for printing out, and display contents such as video information and index data recorded on the recording disk 10 based on the reading device 7 and the index determination circuit 8, for example, a display comprising a display, a CRT monitor, etc. Display device 12 as a means for selecting a video to be printed and An operation unit 14 that is an operation unit including operation members for inputting conditions and the like, and a printing system that is a control unit that controls the entire print unit and controls print output based on the input of the operation unit 14. It is comprised by the controller 13 grade | etc.,.
[0036]
In the printing unit of the video printing system according to the embodiment configured as described above, after video signal (image signal) data or the like is read from the recording disk 10, the operation when video information is printed is described below. Explained.
[0037]
First, when an operator inputs an operation for searching video information, that is, selection of video to be printed, conditions and the like by the operation unit 14, the print system controller 13 controls the reading device 7 and thereby records the recording. Video signal (image signal) data and index data recorded on the disk 10 are read.
[0038]
The video signal data and index data read by the reading device 7 are displayed on the display device 12 with information such as the number of still images, and the index data is sent to the index determination circuit 8 at the same time. Is output.
[0039]
In the index determination circuit 8, for example, the type of image in the index data, that is, the read video signal data is a captured still image, or is used for a title of video information of a moving image automatically recorded. It is determined whether the image is a still image or a one-frame still image arbitrarily recorded by the operator during moving image shooting, and the determination result is displayed on the display device 12. Accordingly, by confirming the contents displayed on the display device 12, the operator of the video print system can easily search video signal data of desired video information to be printed.
[0040]
When the desired video information or the like is retrieved, the operator next performs an operation for printing through the operation unit 14. At this time, in the operation unit 14, for example, the presence / absence of printing, the setting of the number of sheets, and the like can be set.
[0041]
In response to the input from the operation unit 14, the print system controller 13 controls the printing apparatus 9 to print the desired number of pieces of video information. In this case, for the index data read from the recording disc, the index determination circuit 8 searches only for a still image for a title, for example, as a moving image, or a captured still image, and only the video information of the index data searched here. Is read out by the reading device 7 and automatically transmitted to the printing device 9 to be printed out.
[0042]
FIG. 7 is a diagram conceptually showing a state in a recording track when video information, index data, and the like are recorded on a video recording disk as an information recording medium. In FIG. 7, still images taken by the operator on the recording track 11 of the recording disk 10 are indicated by S1, S2, S3, and S4, and video information of a moving image (portion indicated by diagonal lines in FIG. 7). The still images for titles in () are indicated by M1, M2, and M3.
[0043]
Here, the video information of the photographed still image and the still image for the title of the moving image is recorded by distinguishing the type of the image according to the index data, so the form to be printed out is as follows. .
[0044]
That is, when the print unit is set to the still image print mode for printing only the still image taken by the operation unit 14, only the still images S1, S2, S3, and S4 in FIG. Will be out.
[0045]
When the print unit is set to the moving image print mode in which only the moving image title still image is printed by the operation unit 14, only the moving image title still images M1, M2, and M3 in FIG. It will be automatically printed out.
[0046]
As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, information indicating a still image is automatically recorded as index data when video information is shot. In addition to saving time, image information can be easily and quickly retrieved during playback and printing.
[0047]
In the index data, since it is recorded so as to distinguish the type of image, that is, whether it is a still image for a title of a moving image or a still image that has been shot, Only the still images that have been printed can be automatically and efficiently printed out.
[0048]
Then, by searching the index data transmitted from the recording disk, the contents of the video information recorded in the recording disk, that is, the searched data such as the number of still images are displayed on the display device 12. Therefore, the contents in the recording disk can be confirmed easily and at high speed.
[0049]
[Appendix]
(1) In a video print system for printing with video signal data transmitted from a randomly accessible video recording disk to which an index indicating that it is a still image is added,
A video printing system that prints still images by searching the index when printing.
[0050]
(2) Video recording means for recording moving images and still images, and data recording means for recording data serving as indexes on the still images, and printing using video signal data transmitted from a randomly accessible video recording disk In the video printing system that
Reading means for reading the recorded index data and moving images and still images;
Index determination means for determining the type of recorded image;
Display means for displaying the recorded contents of the video recording disk based on the reading means and the index determining means;
A video print system comprising:
[0051]
(3) Video recording means for recording moving images and still images, and data recording means for recording data serving as an index for the still images, and printing using video signal data transmitted from a randomly accessible video recording disk In the video printing system that
Reading means for reading the recorded index data and moving images and still images;
Index determination means for determining the type of image, that is, a still image for a video title or a captured still image,
Display means for displaying the recorded contents of the video recording disk based on the reading means and the index determining means;
Operation means for selecting a video to be printed and inputting conditions;
Control means for controlling print output based on the input of the operation means;
A video print system comprising:
[0052]
(4) In the video print system described in appendix 3,
The operation means is a video printing system in which the presence / absence of printing and the number of sheets can be set.
[0053]
(5) Video recording means for recording moving images and still images, and data recording means for recording data serving as indexes on the still images, and printing using video signal data transmitted from a randomly accessible video recording disk In the video printing system that
Reading means for reading the recorded index data and moving images and still images;
Index determination means for determining the type of image, that is, a still image for a video title or a captured still image,
Display means for displaying a desired one of the recorded contents of the video recording disk based on the reading means and the index determining means;
A video print system comprising:
[0054]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily search only a still image among all images recorded on a video recording medium, and only a captured still image or a still image for a title of a moving image is used. it is possible to provide a printed automatically to that Film image printing system or video printing device with a simple setting operation a.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a video recording unit in a video print system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a state in a recording track when video information of a moving image is recorded on an information recording medium applied to the video print system of FIG.
3 is a diagram showing a track on which a still image for title, index data, and the like are recorded on an information recording medium applied to the video print system of FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 4 is a view showing an area in which a title still image, index data, and the like are recorded on an information recording medium applied to the video print system shown in FIG. 1;
5 is a view showing a surface on which a still image for title, index data, and the like are recorded on an information recording medium applied to the video print system of FIG. 1; FIG.
6 is a block configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a printing unit in the video print system of FIG. 1; FIG.
7 is a diagram conceptually showing a state in a recording track when video information, index data, and the like are recorded on an information recording medium applied to the video print system of FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Coding circuit 2 ... Index creation circuit (data recording means)
3. Recording / playback control circuit 4. Moving image shooting SW (operation member)
5 …… Still image shooting SW (operation member)
6 ... Judgment circuit 7 ... Reading device (reading means)
8: Index judgment circuit (index judgment means)
9: Printing device 10: Video recording disk (information recording medium)
11: Recording track 12: Display device (display means)
13. Print system controller (control means)
14 …… Operation part (operation means, operation member)

Claims (5)

In a video printing system for printing a desired image from a recording medium on which a still image and a moving image are recorded ,
Image recording means for recording the still image and the moving image in a distinguishable manner on the recording medium at the time of shooting ;
Display means for displaying, based on information recorded on the recording medium, the captured still image and a title image that is video information of the moving image ;
Operation means for selecting an image to be printed with respect to the image displayed by the display means ;
Of the images displayed by the display means, a still image print mode setting means for searching and automatically printing all of the captured still images ; and
Image printing system characterized by having a. In a video printing system for printing a desired image from a recording medium on which a still image and a moving image are recorded ,
Image recording means for recording the still image and the moving image in a distinguishable manner on the recording medium ;
Still image print mode setting means for automatically printing all of the still images among all the images from the recording medium in which the still images and the moving images are recorded together ;
Film image printing system that is characterized by having a. Moreover, among all the images recorded in the recording medium, according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises a moving image print mode setting means for automatically printing only the title image is a video information the moving picture Video print system. 2. The video print system according to claim 1, wherein the display means further displays the number of still images taken out of all images recorded on the recording medium . In a video printing apparatus that prints a desired image from the recording medium in which a photographed still image and a moving image are mixed and recorded in a distinguishable manner ,
Video having a still image print mode setting means for searching for all the still images taken from all the images recorded on the recording medium and setting the operation to a mode for automatically printing. Printing device .

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