JP3822209B2 - Wireless communication apparatus and image transmission method for wireless communication apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a videophone device that transmits and receives images together with sound, and more particularly to a videophone device that controls the transmission of its own image and realizes privacy protection on the image plane.

A videophone device is a communication device that has a function of transmitting and receiving image information in addition to the function of a telephone that transmits and receives audio information, and receives images of an operator who operates the videophone device and images of materials, etc. Can be displayed on the videophone device.
That is, the videophone device includes a microphone that captures sound as a telephone function part and a speaker that outputs sound based on received sound information, and a camera that captures an image as an image communication part and an image based on the received image information. Image display means for displaying on the screen. Then, the voice information and image information captured by the microphone and camera are transmitted by the transmission means via the line, and the voice information and image information transmitted from the other party via the line are received by the reception means, and the speaker and the display screen Output to.

As described above, in the videophone device, an operator image on the transmitting side or an image such as a document (that is, an image on the own side) is transmitted to the receiving side, so that it is careless against the operator's will. There was a problem that the image was displayed on the receiving side (the other party) and lacked protection of confidentiality and privacy.
On the other hand, the function of stopping the transmission of the image on its own side was added as a privacy protection function even in the conventional videophone device, but in the past, the screen display form when executed is a product. And the function could not be executed reliably.

  That is, in the conventional videophone device, the image on the own side is prevented from being transmitted by a mechanical method such as closing the shutter of the camera. Therefore, a blind black screen is displayed on the videophone device on the other side. As a result, an unpleasant sensation was given to the other party. In addition, since this function is not executed unless the operator performs an operation to close the shutter, it is not possible to surely prevent a situation in which the user's own image is inadvertently transmitted to the other party.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a videophone device that reliably prevents a situation in which an image is inadvertently displayed on the other side against the operator's will. To do.
Further, the present invention operates a state in which an image captured by a camera is transmitted (image transmission state) and a state in which an image is not transmitted even when an image is captured by the camera (image non-transmission state) by popping up the camera or the like. It is an object of the present invention to provide a videophone device that makes it possible for an operator to surely know in which state an image is transmitted by displaying it visually to the user.

  In order to achieve the above object, the videophone device according to the present invention has a changeover switch for switching a processing state of an image photographed by a camera between an image transmission state and an image non-transmission state, and the changeover switch is operated by an operator. When operated, the operation state display means visually displays the processing state of the image taken by the camera in synchronization with this operation. That is, as will be described later, the camera pops up to visually display the image transmission status, or the operator visually grasps the status, such as lighting the lamp or displaying a message on the display screen. Display possible modes.

When the control means is in the image transmission state, the other party image received from the reception means is displayed on the screen and the information on the own side image taken by the camera is transmitted from the transmission means, while when the control means is in the image non-transmission state. A self-portrait image captured by the camera is displayed on the screen, and information on a preset alternative image is transmitted from the transmission means.
Therefore, when the image is not transmitted, a preset substitute image is transmitted to the other side to prevent a situation in which the image on the other side is inadvertently displayed and output on the other side, and a camera is displayed on the screen of its own device. The photographed self-side image is displayed and the operator is made aware of the state. In addition, when the image is in the image transmission state, communication between the image on the own side and the image on the other side is performed, but as described above, the state is visually displayed and an image contrary to the operator's will is transmitted. Prevent the situation.

  In the videophone device according to the present invention, a pocket is provided in the housing of the videophone device so that the camera can be inserted and removed, and a hole for exposing the lens of the camera is provided in the pocket. A changeover switch that switches the processing state of the image captured by the camera between the image transmission state and the image non-transmission state is provided with a pop-up function. When the camera is stored in the pocket, the image non-transmission state is set, while the camera is popped up. In the state of protruding from the pocket, the mode is switched to the image transmission state.

When the control unit protrudes from the pocket and is in an image transmission state, the other side image received from the reception unit is displayed on the screen and the information on the own side image captured by the camera is transmitted from the transmission unit. Is stored in the pocket and is in an image non-transmission state, the self-side image taken by the camera through the hole is displayed on the screen and information on the preset alternative image is transmitted from the transmission means.
Therefore, using the pop-up function of the camera, the operator can visually grasp whether the image is being sent or not, and an image contrary to the operator's will as described above is inadvertent. The situation where it is transmitted to is prevented.

In addition, the videophone device according to the present invention further includes a timer that operates based on switching from the image non-transmission state to the image transmission state by the changeover switch, and the control means has a time lag based on the timer value. Start sending images. In other words, when the processing state of the image captured by the camera is switched from the image non-transmission state to the image transmission state, the control means displays the self-side image captured by the camera when the timer value does not reach the predetermined specified value. Continue to display on the screen and continue to send preset alternative image information from the transmission means, and display the other party image received from the reception means on the screen when the timer value reaches a predetermined specified value At the same time, information about the image on the own side photographed by the camera is transmitted from the transmission means.
Accordingly, since the image on the own side is transmitted with a certain grace period from the operation of the changeover switch, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an image contrary to the intention of the operator is immediately transmitted due to an inadvertent switch operation. .

The videophone device according to the present invention further includes an instruction switch for the operator to actively set the image transmission state, and the control means is in the image transmission state when the videophone device is turned on. Even in this case, the information on the own side image taken by the camera is transmitted from the transmission means on condition of an instruction from the instruction switch.
Therefore, even when the videophone device is in the image transmission state when the power is turned on, the image on its own side is not transmitted unless there is a positive instruction from the operator. For this reason, the image on the own side is not immediately transmitted when the power is turned on, and a situation in which an image contrary to the intention of the operator is transmitted due to an inadvertent power-on operation is prevented. .

Further, in the videophone apparatus according to the present invention, the control means performs line connection based on switching to the image transmission state by the changeover switch at the time of an incoming call.
Accordingly, line connection is quickly performed by an operation such as popping up the camera, and a so-called on-hook function is realized.

(1) a microphone that captures audio; a camera that captures an image; a microphone and a transmission unit that transmits audio information and image information captured by the camera; and a reception unit that receives the transmitted audio information and image information; In a videophone device comprising: a speaker that outputs sound based on received audio information; and an image display means that displays and outputs an image based on image information on a screen.
A changeover switch for switching the processing state of an image captured by the camera between an image transmission state and an image non-transmission state;
An operation state display means for visually displaying the processing state of the image in synchronization with the operation of the changeover switch;
While in the image transmission state, the other party image received from the receiving means is displayed on the screen and the information of the own side image taken with the camera is sent from the sending means, while when in the image non-transmission state, the other side image taken with the camera Control means for causing the image to be displayed on the screen and transmitting information of the preset substitute image from the transmission means;
A videophone device characterized by comprising:
(2) a microphone that captures audio; a camera that captures an image; a microphone and a transmission unit that transmits audio information and image information captured by the camera; a reception unit that receives the transmitted audio information and image information; In a videophone device comprising: a speaker that outputs sound based on received audio information; and an image display means that displays and outputs an image based on image information on a screen.
A housing of a videophone device having a pocket for storing the camera in a removable manner and having a hole for exposing the camera lens in a state where the camera is stored in the pocket;
A change-over switch having a pop-up mechanism for projecting the camera out of the pocket and switching to the image transmission state while the camera is housed in the pocket,
When in the image transmission state, the other party image received from the receiving means is displayed on the screen and the information of the own side image taken with the camera is sent from the sending means, while when in the image non-transmission state, the other side image taken with the camera Control means for causing the image to be displayed on the screen and transmitting information of the preset substitute image from the transmission means;
A videophone device characterized by comprising:
(3) In the videophone device according to (1) or (2),
A timer that operates based on switching from the image non-transmission state to the image transmission state by the changeover switch;
When the control unit switches from the image non-transmission state to the image transmission state and the timer value does not reach a predetermined specified value, the control unit continuously displays the self-side image captured by the camera on the screen and is set in advance. The substitute image information is continuously transmitted from the transmission means, and when the timer value reaches a predetermined specified value, the other party image received from the reception means is displayed on the screen and the information of the own side image captured by the camera is displayed. A videophone apparatus characterized by being transmitted from a transmission means.
(4) In the videophone device according to any one of (1) to (3),
An instruction switch that actively sets the image transmission state is further provided,
The control means causes the transmission means to transmit the information of the own side image taken by the camera on the condition of an instruction from the instruction switch even when the video telephone apparatus is in an image transmission state when the power is turned on. Video phone equipment.
(5) In the videophone device according to any one of (1) to (4),
The video telephone apparatus characterized in that the control means performs line connection based on switching to an image transmission state by a changeover switch at the time of an incoming call.

As described above, according to the videophone device according to the present invention, the state of whether or not the own-side image captured by the camera is transmitted to the other side is displayed in a form that can be visually recognized by the operator. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an unintentionally disgusting image is transmitted to the other party and to effectively protect privacy and confidentiality.
In addition, according to the videophone device of the present invention, the state of whether or not the self-image captured by the camera is transmitted to the other party is visually recognized using the camera pop-up function, such as storing or protruding the camera. Since the image transmission state is displayed in an easy-to-associate manner, it is possible to more reliably prevent a situation in which an unexpectedly unexpected image is transmitted to the other party.

A videophone device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the videophone device of this embodiment is realized by a personal computer 1 having a communication function. FIG. 1A shows a state in which the camera 2 is housed in a housing 1a of the personal computer. FIG. 2B shows a state in which the camera 2 is projected (that is, exposed) from the housing 1a of the personal computer.
The personal computer 1 is provided with a screen 1b for displaying and outputting an image and a keyboard 1c on which an operator performs key input.

A pocket for housing the camera 2 is provided in the housing 1a of the personal computer. When the camera 2 is housed in the pocket, the state shown in FIG. The housing 1a is formed with a hole 1d leading to the pocket, and the camera 2 exposes the lens 2a through the hole 1d even when stored in the pocket.
Therefore, the camera 2 can take an image not only in an exposed state protruding from the pocket but also in a state of being accommodated in the pocket.

  The pocket portion of the housing 1a is provided with a known pop-up mechanism having a spring that biases the camera 2 in the protruding direction and a stopper that holds the camera 2 in a retracted state against the spring. When the storage state shown in FIG. 1 (a) is changed to the exposure state shown in FIG. 1 (b), the operator once pushes the camera 2 into the pocket and then releases it, as shown in FIG. 1 (b). When the exposure state is changed to the storage state shown in FIG. 1A, the operator performs an operation of pushing the camera 2 into the pocket as it is. Note that a separate switch may be provided to release the holding, and when the camera 2 pops up (projects), the switch may be operated to project the camera 2 from the pocket by a spring force.

The above pop-up mechanism also constitutes a changeover switch for switching the processing state of the image taken by the camera 2, and when the camera 2 is stored in the pocket, the own side image taken by the camera 2 is transferred to the videophone device on the other side. When the camera 2 is exposed from the pocket, it is set as an image transmission state in which the own-side image captured by the camera 2 is transmitted to the videophone device on the other side. Therefore, the operator can visually grasp the transmission state of his / her own image photographed by the camera 2 according to the state of the camera 2, and the operation of switching the transmission processing of the image photographed by the camera 2 is stored or exposed. Thus, the operation associated with the shooting operation can be performed integrally, and the operation can be easily performed and the state of the image processing can be easily grasped.
As will be described later, an image captured by the camera 2 in the image non-transmission state is displayed and output on the screen 1b of its own videophone device. An image taken by the camera 2 under the conditions is transmitted to the videophone device on the other side.

Next, the internal configuration of the videophone device will be described with reference to FIG.
The videophone apparatus includes a microphone 10 that captures sound, a camera 2 that captures an image, and a changeover switch 11 that includes the pop-up mechanism described above, a modem unit 12 that transmits and receives sound information and image information, and a speaker 13 that outputs sound. An image display unit 14 that outputs and displays an image on the screen 1b, a key input unit 15 that receives an input from the keyboard 1c, a storage memory 16 that stores a substitute image for transmitting a videophone device on the other side, and an image transmission A timer 17 that counts the timing of switching to a state, and a control unit 18 that collectively controls the switching between the image transmission state and the image non-transmission state and the processing of each of the units 10 to 17.
In this example, the videophone device transmits and receives audio information and image information wirelessly via the antenna 19, but may of course be transmitted and received via a wired line.

Here, as described above, the change-over switch 11 of the present example is composed of a switch-use camera that also serves as a switch for distinguishing between the exposure state and the storage state, and controls based on the input from the change-over switch 11. The unit 18 processes the self-side image captured by the camera 2 in an image communication state or an image non-communication state.
Also, in the storage memory 16 of this example, an image without any trouble such as a blue background image or a landscape image is registered and stored in advance, and in the image non-communication state or the like, the registered image is transmitted via the modem unit 12 to the other party. Sent to the side.

Further, the timer 17 of this example operates based on switching from the image non-transmission state to the image transmission state by the changeover switch 11, and even when the image non-transmission state is switched to the image transmission state, the control is performed. When the timer value reaches a predetermined value set in advance, the unit 18 transmits the information of the own side image taken by the camera 2 to the other side.
The control unit 18 includes a memory that stores a program related to various control processes such as image processing and a processor that executes the program, and controls an image transmission process that is a gist of the present invention.

Next, processing by the above videophone apparatus will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
FIG. 3 shows a procedure of image transmission and display processing during a telephone call of the videophone apparatus, which is mainly performed by the control unit 18.
During a call, the control unit 18 always monitors whether the camera 2 is switched between the exposure state and the storage state by the changeover switch 11 (step S1). When this switching operation is performed, As will be described later with reference to FIG. 4, the state of the image processing with a time lag is switched based on the timer value of the timer 17 (step S2).

When such a switching operation is not performed, the control unit 18 determines whether the camera 2 is currently exposed by protruding from the pocket or whether the camera 2 is housed in the pocket (step). S3).
If the result of this determination is that the camera 2 is in an exposed state, the control unit 18 outputs the own-side image captured by the camera 2 to the modem unit 12 for transmission to the other party's videophone device (step S4). The counterpart image received from the modem unit 12 is output to the image display unit 14 and displayed on the screen 1b (step S5).
That is, when the camera 2 is in an exposed state during a normal call, the other party's image is displayed on the screen 1b of his / her videophone apparatus, and the own side image captured by the camera 2 is the other party's videophone. Displayed on the device screen.

If the camera 2 is in the stowed state as a result of the above determination, the control unit 18 reads the registered image from the storage memory 16 and outputs the registered image to the modem unit 12 to output the other party's videophone device. (Step S6), and the self-side image captured by the camera 2 is output to the image display unit 14 and displayed on the screen 1b (step S7).
That is, when the camera 2 is in the retracted state during a normal call, the image on its own side photographed by the camera 2 is displayed on the screen 1b of its own videophone device, and the screen of the other party's videophone device is displayed. Displays a registered image such as a blue back image. Therefore, the exposure or storage state of the camera 2, the image displayed on the screen 1 b, and the image transmitted to the other party are associated with each other. It is possible to clearly grasp whether such an image is transmitted, and a situation in which an unexpected image is transmitted unexpectedly is prevented.

FIG. 4 shows the procedure of the image switching process (step S2) during a call of the above-described videophone device. This process is also mainly performed by the control unit 18.
First, when the state of the camera 2 is switched, the control unit 18 resets the timer 17 to an initial value (step S11), and determines how the camera is switched (step S12).

As a result of this determination, when the camera 2 is switched from the exposed state to the stowed state, the control unit 18 immediately reads the registered image from the storage memory 16 and replaces the registered image taken by the camera 2 with the registered image. The image is output to the modem unit 12 so as to be transmitted to the videophone device on the other side (step S13). In addition to the partner side image received from the modem unit 12, the image on the own side photographed by the camera 2 is displayed. 14 and displayed on the screen 1b (step S14).
In other words, when the camera 2 is switched to the retracted state during a call, the self-portrait image captured by the camera 2 is immediately displayed on the screen 1b of the own videophone device, and the videophone device of the other party is displayed. A registered image such as a blue background image is immediately displayed on the screen. Therefore, by switching the camera 2 to the housed state, a situation where an unintended image is transmitted can be prevented.

  As a result of the above determination, when the camera 2 is switched from the housed state to the exposed state, the control unit 18 activates the timer 17 to count a predetermined specified time (for example, 5 seconds) (Step S1). S15) When the count value of the timer 17 reaches the specified time (step S16), the self-side image captured by the camera 2 is output to the modem unit 12 to be transmitted to the videophone device on the other side (step S17). The counterpart image received from the modem unit 12 is output to the image display unit 14 and displayed on the screen 1b (step S18). On the other hand, while the count value of the timer 17 has not reached the specified time (step S16), the control unit 18 reads out the registered image from the storage memory 16, and replaces the self-side image taken by the camera 2 with the relevant image. The registered image is output to the modem unit 12 and transmitted to the other party's videophone device (step S19). In addition, the user's own image photographed by the camera 2 is displayed instead of the partner image received from the modem unit 12. The data is output to the unit 14 and displayed on the screen 1b (step S20).

  That is, when the camera 2 is switched to the exposure state during a normal call, the image on the own side is not transmitted to the other party immediately after the switching operation, but after a certain period of time lag, the own side The image is transmitted to the other side. Therefore, the operator can easily determine when the image on his / her side starts to be transmitted by the switching operation of the display image and the camera 2, and an unintentionally unexpected image can be obtained. The situation where it is transmitted is prevented.

FIG. 5 shows a procedure of processing performed when the video phone apparatus is turned on when the camera 2 is in an exposed state. This processing is also mainly performed by the control unit 18.
First, when the power is turned on (step S31), the control unit 18 outputs a self-side image captured by the camera 2 to the image display unit 14 regardless of whether the camera 2 is in an exposed state or a stored state. Then, it is displayed on the screen 1b (step S32), waits for a call from the partner (step S33), and monitors whether there is an incoming call from the partner (step S34).

If there is an incoming call from the other party, the control unit 18 performs a receiving process (to be described later) based on FIG. 6 (step S35), and then performs a line connection process (step S37). On the other hand, if there is no incoming call from the other party, it is determined whether or not the destination telephone number has been input from the key input unit 15 (step S36). In step S37), if not inputted, the processes in and after step S32 are repeated, and the self-side image is continuously displayed on the screen 1b.
In other words, when the videophone device is turned on with the camera 2 exposed, the image on its own side is displayed on the screen 1b until the line is connected, and the non-transmission state of the image is visually displayed. The

FIG. 6 shows the procedure of the reception process (step S35) when the above-described videophone apparatus is turned on. This process is also mainly performed by the control unit 18.
First, when an incoming call is received from the other party, a call signal to the control unit 18 and the speaker 13 is output to notify the operator of the incoming call (step S41). Then, the control unit 18 determines whether or not the camera 2 is in an exposed state (step S42). When the camera 2 is in an exposed state, only the normal on-hook function (on-hook button or the like) is enabled (step S42). S43) Since the camera 2 is in the exposure state (image transmission state), a situation in which the image on the own side is suddenly transmitted to the other side is prevented. On the other hand, when the camera 2 is in the retracted state, the control unit 18 enables the camera-on-hook function for performing on-hook and the normal on-hook function by placing the camera 2 in an exposed state (step S44).

Thereafter, when any of the on-hook operations is performed by the operator (step S45), the control unit 18 enables only the normal on-hook function and does not operate the camera-on-hook (step S46). Connection processing is performed (step S37).
That is, when the camera 2 is in an exposed state, the camera-on-hook on-hook function is stopped, and the line is connected on the condition that there is a positive instruction from the operator by an on-hook button or the like (step S37). Make sure the image is sent to the other party. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation where an unexpected image is transmitted due to a power-on operation. In order to accept a positive instruction from the operator, any key in the keyboard 1c is assigned to the on-hook button and set, or a dedicated switch is separately provided.

  In the above embodiment, since the changeover switch 11 is configured by the camera 2 and the pop-up mechanism, it is possible to visually switch between transmission processing of an image captured by the camera 2 and how the transmission processing is performed. Although the display can be performed simultaneously, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to visually display the transmission processing state of the image on its own side photographed by the camera 2 so that the operator can easily recognize it. For example, various other modes can be employed. For example, the camera 2 is not provided as a pop-up type, and is provided in a fixed manner, and the changeover switch 11 is provided as a switch for simply switching between an image transmission state and an image non-transmission state. Or the image non-transmission state may be displayed in a message format or the like on the screen 1b.

1 is an external view of a videophone device according to the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the video telephone apparatus based on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the image transmission / reception process during a telephone call. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the image switching process in a telephone call. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the image display process at the time of power activation. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the reception process at the time of the incoming call from the other party.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Personal computer (video telephone apparatus), 1a ... Housing, 1b ... Screen, 1c ... Keyboard, 1d ... Hole, 2 ... Camera, 10 ... Microphone, 11. ..Changeover switch, 12 ... Modulation / demodulation unit, 13 ... Speaker, 14 ... Image display unit, 16 ... Registered image storage memory, 17 ... Timer, 18 ... Control unit,

Claims (8)

A microphone that captures sound; a camera that captures an image; transmission means that transmits audio information captured by the microphone and image information captured by the camera via an antenna; and the transmitted audio information and image information via an antenna. A wireless communication device comprising: a receiving means for receiving via; a speaker for outputting sound based on the received sound information; and a display screen for displaying an image based on the received image information.
A changeover switch for switching the self side image photographed by the self side image transmitting state and the camera during a call and an own-side image not transmission state not transmitting to the other party to send their side image photographed by the camera to the other side,
When his side image transmission state to display indicating the own-side image transmitting state on the display screen, the control at the time of their side image not transmit state in which an indication of their side image not transmit state on the display screen and means,
When there is an incoming call in a state where the power is turned on and waiting for a call from the other party, the operation of the switch is performed, so that the line with the other party is connected and the image transmission state on the own side is set, When the switch is operated during a call, the display screen displays the image transmission state of the user's own image, and the user's image is not transmitted, and a substitute image is displayed instead of the image of the user's own image captured by the camera. A wireless communication apparatus capable of transmitting to the other party . A microphone that captures audio; a camera that captures an image; a transmission unit that transmits audio information captured by the microphone and image information captured by the camera via an antenna; and the transmitted audio information and image information via an antenna. A wireless communication device comprising: a receiving means for receiving via; a speaker for outputting sound based on the received sound information; and a display screen for displaying an image based on the received image information.
A changeover switch for switching the self side image photographed by the self side image transmitting state and the camera during a call and an own-side image not transmission state not transmitting to the other party to send their side image photographed by the camera to the other side,
When his side image transmission state to display indicating the own-side image transmitting state on the display screen, the control at the time of their side image not transmit state in which an indication of their side image not transmit state on the display screen Means and
When there is an incoming call in a state where the power is turned on and waiting for a call from the other party, the operation of the switch is performed, so that the line with the other party is connected and the image transmission state on the own side is set, When the switch is operated during a call, the display screen displays the image transmission state of the user's own image, and the user's image is not transmitted, and a substitute image is displayed instead of the image of the user's own image captured by the camera. Send it to the other party,
When an incoming call is received in a state where the power is turned on and waiting for a call from the other party, the line connection means other than the change-over switch is operated, so that the line with the other party is connected and the own side In the image non-transmission state, a substitute image is transmitted to the other party in place of the self-image captured by the camera, and when the changeover switch is operated during a call, the self-image transmission state can be set. the wireless communication device. A microphone that captures audio; a camera that captures an image; a transmission unit that transmits audio information captured by the microphone and image information captured by the camera via an antenna; and the transmitted audio information and image information via an antenna. A wireless communication device comprising: a receiving means for receiving via; a speaker for outputting sound based on the received sound information; and a display screen for displaying an image based on the received image information.
And switching means for switching the self side image photographed by the self side image transmitting state and the camera during a call and an own-side image not transmission state not transmitting to the other party to send their side image photographed by the camera to the other side,
In synchronization with the switching operation of the switching means, the display screen displays the self-image transmission status when in the self-image transmission state, and the self-image non-transmission on the display screen in the self-image non-transmission state. Control means for performing a display indicating the state,
When an incoming call is received while the power is turned on and waiting for a call from the other party, the line with the other party is connected by the operation of the switching means, and is set to the image transmission state on your own side When the other party's image is transmitted to the other party and the other party's received image is displayed on the display screen, and the display indicating that the other party's image is being transmitted is set, and the user's own image is not transmitted. A wireless communication apparatus capable of displaying an image indicating that the image is not transmitted on the display screen and indicating that the image is not transmitted on the display side . When the switching operation of the switching means is performed and the self-side image non-transmission state is set, the substitute image is transmitted to the other side instead of the self-side image captured by the camera, and the display screen The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a side image can be displayed and a display indicating that the image is not transmitted on the own side can be performed . 4. The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the switching unit is a changeover switch configured to be in a self-image non-transmission state when the camera is housed and in a self-image transmission state when the camera is exposed. . Image transmitting method of wireless communication apparatus in which switching means switches between own image transmission state in which image captured by camera is transmitted to partner side and own image non-transmission state in which image captured by camera is not transmitted to partner side Because
When an incoming call is received in a state where the power is turned on and waiting for a call from the other party, the switching unit is operated, so that the line with the other party is connected and the switching unit is operated during a call. If it is set to the local image transmission state, the local image captured by the camera is transmitted to the other side, and the display of the other side image received on the local display screen and the local image transmission state are shown. When the wireless communication device is configured to display and displays the local image non-transmission state when the local image non-transmission state is set, and displays the local image non-transmission state on the local display screen . Image transmission method. When the switching operation of the switching means is performed and the self-side image non-transmission state is set, the substitute image is transmitted to the other side instead of the self-side image captured by the camera, and the display screen The image transmission method of the wireless communication apparatus according to claim 6, wherein display of the side image and display indicating that the image is not transmitted on the own side are performed . 7. The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the switching unit is a changeover switch configured to be in a self-side image non-transmission state when the camera is housed and in a self-side image transmission state when the camera is exposed. Image transmission method.

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