JP4164772B2 - Information processing apparatus and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and a recording medium , and in particular, main image data, sub-image data, or audio data that is connected to form a system with other electronic devices and is input from these electronic devices. The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus that performs predetermined processing on a recording medium , and a recording medium.

  For example, in a conventional electronic camera, after a photographed subject image is digitized, data is compressed by a predetermined method and recorded in a memory or a recording medium.

  An image recorded in such an electronic camera can be read into a personal computer or the like, and various processes are performed on the read image by utilizing various functions provided in the personal computer. It is possible.

  With recent advances in packaging technology, not only the subject image (hereinafter referred to as the main image as appropriate), but also sub-images such as memos recorded superimposed on the subject image, and information such as sound are recorded simultaneously. Possible electronic cameras are being realized.

  In such an electronic camera or the like, a main image (subject image) is used as main data, and a sub-image and sound are added to the main image to form a recording unit, which is recorded in a memory or the like for each recording unit. It is made so that.

  For example, consider a case where information recorded in an electronic camera is read out by a personal computer or the like and recorded in a hard disk device or the like connected to the personal computer.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an example of processing for reading information recorded on the electronic camera by a personal computer and recording the information on a hard disk device or the like.

  When this process is executed, the personal computer determines whether or not a specific recording unit is designated in step S1. As a result, if it is determined that a specific recording unit is not designated (NO), the process returns to step S1 and the same processing is repeated. If it is determined that a specific recording unit is designated (YES), the process proceeds to step S2.

  In step S2, the personal computer displays a save dialog shown in FIG. 12, and the file name of the file included in the recording unit designated in step S1 (file corresponding to the data included in the recording unit) is displayed. indicate.

  In this example, three files displayed in a frame under “Save Folder”, “Image1.jpg” (main image data file), “Image1.rlg” (sub image data file), and “Image1.snd” (audio data file) is displayed.

  In the subsequent step S3, a new file name for recording the above data on the hard disk device is input.

  For example, “NewImage” as shown in the lower frame where “file name” is displayed in the save dialog shown in FIG. 12 is input.

  In step S4, it is determined whether or not to save the file displayed in the save dialog. That is, it is determined whether or not the “save” button displayed on the right side of the save dialog shown in FIG. As a result, if it is determined that the “save” button has been pressed (YES), the process proceeds to step S5. If it is determined that the “cancel” button has been pressed (NO), the process ends (END).

  In step S5, the designated file is stored in the hard disk device with a new file name. That is, Image1... Displayed in the upper frame of FIG. jpg, Image1. rlg, Image1. The three files of snd are changed to new file names, and NewImage. jpg, NewImage. rlg, NewImage. It is recorded on the hard disk device as snd.

  In the processing as described above, information is read from the electronic camera for each recording unit to a personal computer and recorded on a hard disk device or the like. Therefore, there has been a problem that information contained in a recording unit cannot be selectively read into a personal computer and then output to a hard disk device for recording.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and a plurality of pieces of information other than the main image can be recorded. For example, only necessary information out of information recorded in an electronic camera or the like is personalized. It can be selectively read out by a computer or the like and recorded in a recording device.

The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 reads a recording unit recorded in another electronic device, displays a list of recording units, and a plurality of recording units specified in the list. Save folder display means to list each file name corresponding to the data of the file, and data type specification to specify the data to be saved among multiple data included in the recording unit specified in the list Data type designation area display means for displaying the area at the same time as the list of file names. The data type designation area stores data of that type for each of a plurality of data types included in the designated recording unit. A designation area is provided for designating whether or not data should be used .

The information processing apparatus can further include output means for outputting the read data to the recording apparatus.
The other electronic device is an electronic camera, and information may be recorded for each recording unit including at least one of main image data, sub-image data, and audio data. it can.
The main image data can be image data.
The sub image data can be image data that plays an auxiliary role with respect to the main image data.
Sub image data as possible de be linework data.

The recording medium according to claim 7 reads a recording unit recorded in another electronic device, displays a list of recording units, and corresponds to a plurality of data included in the recording units specified in the list. Each file name of the file is displayed as a list, and a data type specification area for specifying the data to be saved among multiple data included in the recording unit specified in the list is displayed at the same time as the list of file names. The data type designation area is provided with a designation area for designating whether or not the data of the type is to be stored for each type of the plurality of data included in the designated recording unit. A recording medium on which a control program is recorded.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to read out only desired data constituting a recording unit from an electronic device and output it to a recording device, for example, so that the file size can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to save a recording capacity necessary for recording a file.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an embodiment of an information processing apparatus according to the present invention. In this figure, a personal computer 1 is connected to a plurality of peripheral devices (electronic devices) so as to form an information system. Data is input from these peripheral devices and processed data is transferred to a desired peripheral device. In contrast, the output is made.

  A CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display 2 displays and outputs an image signal output from the personal computer 1.

  The keyboard 3 (input means) is operated when inputting predetermined information to the personal computer 1. The printer 4 prints or prints text data, image data, and the like output from the personal computer 1 on paper.

  The electronic camera 5 plays an auxiliary role for the main image that is the image of the subject, for example, a sub-image such as a memo, and audio information so as to be compressed and recorded by a predetermined method. Has been made. Information recorded in the electronic camera 5 can be transferred to the personal computer 1 via the input / output port. Conversely, the electronic camera 5 can be controlled by transmitting a predetermined control command from the personal computer 1 to the electronic camera 5.

  The hard disk device 6 is a large-capacity external storage device that records information output from the personal computer 1 and reads the recorded information according to a request from the personal computer 1.

  For example, the speaker 7 is configured to input audio data (digital data) output from the electronic camera 5 or the like, perform predetermined processing, and then output a corresponding audio. That is, the audio data supplied from the personal computer 1 is converted into an analog signal by a D / A converter built in the speaker 7, and the obtained analog signal is obtained with a predetermined gain by the built-in amplifier. After being amplified, it is output as sound.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the personal computer 1 shown in FIG.

  In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a personal computer 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 20 (reading means, output means), a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 22, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory). And an interface (I / F) 24 (reading means, output means).

  The CPU 20 performs various calculations and controls the entire apparatus. The ROM 21 stores, for example, a program such as IPL (Initial Program Loader). When the personal computer 1 is powered on, the CPU 20 executes this IPL and loads a program such as an OS (Operating System) from the hard disk device 6 or the like.

  The RAM 22 temporarily stores data and the like when the CPU 20 performs calculations and the like, and a part of the program stored in the hard disk device 6 is sequentially read and stored.

  The VRAM 23 is configured to store, for example, bitmap data in which text data such as characters and graphic data such as graphics and images are superimposed. The bitmap data stored in the VRAM 23 is converted into an image signal and then output to the CRT display 2.

  Peripheral devices such as a keyboard 3, a printer 4, an electronic camera 5, a hard disk device 6, and a speaker 7 are connected to the I / F 24, and the I / F 24 includes a data format in each peripheral device and a personal computer 1. The data formats in the above are converted to each other so that data can be exchanged between them.

  The I / F 24 is provided with a plurality of input / output ports for connecting peripheral devices, and one peripheral device is connected to one port. The CPU 20 exchanges information with each peripheral device via these input / output ports.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the electronic camera 5 shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, the electronic camera 5 includes a CPU 40, ROM 41, RAM 42, VRAM 43, LCD 44, I / F 45, input unit 46, microphone 47, A / D converter 48, CCD (Charge Coupled Device) 49, optical system. The driving unit 50 and the flash lamp driving unit 51 are configured.

  The CPU 40 performs various calculations and controls the entire apparatus. The ROM 41 stores various programs that are executed by the CPU 40.

  The RAM 42 is configured to store a subject image (main image), data such as a memo (sub-image), and data such as sound. The RAM 42 temporarily stores data and the like when the CPU 40 performs calculations and the like.

  For example, the VRAM 43 stores bitmap data in which text data such as characters and graphic data such as graphics and images are superimposed. Bitmap data stored in the VRAM 43 is converted into an image signal and then output to an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 44.

  The LCD 44 is configured to display and output an image corresponding to the bitmap stored in the VRAM 43.

  An input unit 46, an A / D converter 48, a CCD 49, an optical system driving unit 50, a flash lamp driving unit 51, and the personal computer 1 as an external device are connected to the I / F 45. The CPU 40 drives these devices via the I / F 45.

  The input unit 46 includes, for example, a touch tablet that is used when inputting memo information and a release button that is operated when shooting.

  The microphone 47 converts the sound into a corresponding electric signal and supplies it to the A / D converter 48. The A / D converter 48 converts the audio signal input from the microphone 47 into a digital signal and supplies it to the I / F 45.

  The CCD 49 is configured to convert a light image from a subject incident through an optical system (not shown) into a corresponding electrical signal (image signal) and output the same.

  The optical system driving unit 50 is controlled by the CPU 40, and performs autofocus, autozoom, and the like by appropriately controlling lenses constituting an optical system (not shown).

  Similarly, the flash lamp driving unit 51 is controlled by the CPU 40 to turn on a flash lamp (not shown).

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a storage format of main image data, sub image data, and audio data stored in the RAM 42 shown in FIG.

  As shown in this figure, the same index information (for example, M0000001 or the like) is used for audio data recorded at the same time as a predetermined main image, or for sub-images such as a memo written on the predetermined main image. ) Is attached, and the data are associated with each other.

  For example, in this figure, the same index M0000001 is assigned to the main image data at the left end, the audio data below it, and the sub image data below it. An index M0000002 is assigned to the main image data on the right side and the audio data below the main image data.

  Furthermore, the main image data on the right side is not accompanied by audio data and sub image data, and is composed only of the main image. The index is M0000004.

  The main image data on the right side is accompanied only with audio data, and an index M0000005 is assigned to each data.

  The index information is generated by the CPU 40 when the main image is taken, and is given to each data.

  FIG. 5 shows one mode of storage when the above data is stored in the RAM 42 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the RAM 42 stores main image data, sub image data, and audio data in a mixed form.

  FIG. 5B shows the data structure of the main image 1. As shown in this figure, the main image data is composed of header information and image data. The header information includes the above-described index information, information indicating the data type, information indicating the shooting date, information indicating the start address of the area in which the data is stored, information indicating the data length of the image data, and the like. ing.

  In this example, M0000001 is assigned as index information, and the file name is Image1. jpg and the type of data is main image data. The shooting date and time is 6:15 on September 18, 1996 (1996/9/186 6:15). Further, the start address of the area where the image data is stored is $ 0000, and the data length is $ 1500.

  Note that $ indicates that the subsequent numbers are expressed in hexadecimal.

  Further, the data structures of the sub image data and the audio data are the same as those shown in FIG. 5B except that the data types are different.

  Next, the operation of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is stored in the hard disk device 6. The program may be supplied to the user in a state stored in the hard disk device 6 in advance, or stored in a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-ROM) or the like so that it can be copied to the hard disk device 6. May be supplied to the user.

  The program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed in the personal computer 1 shown in FIG. When this process is executed, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 sends a control command to the electronic camera 5 via the I / F 24 in step S10. As a result, the CPU 40 of the electronic camera 5 retrieves the first main image data from the data stored in the RAM 42 and sends the header information to the personal computer 1 via the I / F 45. As a result, the personal computer 1 acquires the header information of the main image.

  In step S11, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 extracts an index from the acquired header information of the main image, and proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 sends control commands to the electronic camera 5 via the I / F 24 in the same order as described above. The CPU 40 of the electronic camera 5 searches for audio data having the same index as that of the main image sent earlier in accordance with the received control command. Then, the personal computer 1 is notified of the presence or absence of audio data having the same index.

  The CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 receives a signal from the electronic camera 5 and determines whether there is audio information having the same index. As a result, when it is determined that there is audio information having the same index (YES), the process proceeds to step S13, and when it is determined that there is no audio information (NO), the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S <b> 14, the CPU 20 writes predetermined data in the VRAM 23 to display an icon indicating audio data on the CRT display with a default display color. Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S13, the CPU 20 writes predetermined data in the VRAM 23 to display an icon indicating audio data on the CRT display with a display color different from the default. Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  FIG. 7 shows a photograph of an intermediate image of a display example of a list displayed on the CRT display 2 by the processing of FIG.

  In this display example, a thumbnail area composed of a thumbnail image 81 (described later) in which a main image is reduced at a predetermined rate and an icon (button) indicating the presence or absence of data other than the main image in the browser window 95. Are displayed (the number recorded in the RAM 22 of the electronic camera 5).

  As shown in a part of the figure in an enlarged manner, the thumbnail area 80 includes a thumbnail image 81, an index (M00000025) 82, an information button (a button on which i is displayed) 83, a sound button (a speaker is connected). And an overlay button (button displaying OL) 85.

  When the process of step S13 or step S14 is executed, a new thumbnail area 80 is displayed in the browser window 95 and a sound button 84 is displayed. In the process of step S13, the sound button 84 is displayed in a display color (for example, green) different from the default to indicate that there is audio information. In the process of step S14, the default display color (for example, black) is displayed to indicate that there is no audio information.

  The functions of the thumbnail area 80 button and the upper left button of the browser window 95 will be described later.

  Returning to FIG. 6, in step S <b> 15, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 sends a control command to the electronic camera 5, and there is sub-image data having the same index as the main image data as in step S <b> 12. Whether to search.

  As a result, if the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 determines that sub image data having the same index exists (YES) based on the response from the electronic camera 5, the process proceeds to step S16, and the sub image If it is determined that there is no data (NO), the process proceeds to step S17.

  In step S16, the overlay button 85 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed in a display color (for example, green) different from the default in order to indicate that sub-image data exists. In step S17, the overlay button 85 is displayed in a default display color (for example, black) to indicate that no sub-image exists.

  In step S18, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 transmits a control command for causing the electronic camera 5 to transmit a thumbnail image. As a result, the CPU 40 of the electronic camera 5 reduces the main image data stored in the RAM 42 at a predetermined ratio to generate a thumbnail image, and sends it to the personal computer 1 via the I / F 45. The personal computer 1 receives the thumbnail image data transmitted from the electronic camera 5.

  In step S <b> 19, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 writes the received thumbnail image data in a predetermined area of the VRAM 23. As a result, the thumbnail image 81 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the CRT display 2.

  In subsequent step S20, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 sends a predetermined control command to the electronic camera 5, and determines whether or not main image data still exists. That is, the CPU 40 of the electronic camera 5 that has received the control command transmitted from the personal computer 1 searches the RAM 42 for main image data that is not yet displayed on the CRT display 2. The search result is sent to the personal computer 1 via the I / F 45.

  The CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 receives the search result and determines whether the main image data still exists. As a result, if it is determined that the main image data exists (YES), the process returns to step S10 and the same process as described above is repeated. If it is determined that the main image data does not exist (NO), the process ends (END).

  Through the processing as described above, as shown in FIG. 7, data having the same index are associated with each other and displayed as a list on the screen.

  Here, the functions of various buttons provided in the browser window 95 shown in FIG. 7 will be briefly described.

  The four buttons displayed in the upper left in the figure are a shutter button 86, a capture button 87, a save button 88, and an erase button 89, respectively, clockwise from the upper left.

  The shutter button 86 is a button for releasing the shutter of the electronic camera 5, and when this button is pressed, the electronic camera 5 is configured to shoot a currently focused subject.

  The capture button 87 reads a full-size image (an image in which pixels are not thinned out) from the electronic camera 5.

  The save button 88 is operated when recording the designated main image and the accompanying sub image or sound on the hard disk device 6 shown in FIG.

  The delete button 89 deletes the data displayed in the designated thumbnail area 80 from the RAM 42 of the electronic camera 5.

  Under (Show Thumbnails) displayed below, a thumbnail area 80 including a thumbnail image 81 is displayed when the square displayed on the left side thereof is checked. Note that when the inside of the rectangle is not checked, only the buttons 83 to 85 and the index 82 are displayed.

  Next to (Sort by Time), when the inside of the circle displayed on the left side of the circle is checked, the thumbnail area 80 is sorted and displayed according to the shooting date and time. .

  Under (Sort by Name) displayed below, when the inside of the circle displayed on the left side of the circle is checked, the thumbnail areas 80 are sorted and displayed according to the size of the index.

  Further, a button 91 indicating two upward and downward arrows displayed below it designates the forward order or the reverse order, respectively, when sorting is performed. That is, now that (Sort by Time) is selected (the inside of the circle on the left side of Sort by Time is checked), and when the downward arrow is pressed, the recorded date and time are in chronological order. 5 is read out, and the thumbnail area 80 is sequentially displayed from left to right and from top to bottom. When the upward arrow is pressed, the thumbnail area 80 is displayed in the order of the recorded date and time.

  When (Sort by Name) is selected, when a downward arrow is pressed, the thumbnail areas 80 are sequentially displayed from left to right and from top to bottom in ascending order of index values. When the upward arrow is pressed, the thumbnail areas 80 are similarly displayed in descending order of the index value.

  Next, processing when the save button 88 displayed at the top of the browser window 95 is pressed will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is stored in the hard disk device 6 in the same manner as the program shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When this processing is executed, in step S40, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 determines whether or not a specific thumbnail area 80 (see FIG. 7) displayed on the CRT display 2 is designated by the keyboard 3 or the like, for example. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the specific thumbnail area 80 is not designated (NO), the process returns to step S40 and the same processing is repeated. If it is determined that a specific thumbnail area 40 is designated (YES), the process proceeds to step S41.

  In step S41, the CPU 20 writes predetermined data in the VRAM 43 and displays a save dialog shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, the CPU 20 reads the file name of the file corresponding to the data included in the thumbnail area 80 designated in step S40 from the electronic camera 5, and displays it in the frame of the save dialog.

  In this display example, “Image1.jpg” (main image data file), “Image1.rlg” (sub image data file), and “Image1.snd” are displayed in a frame below the display of “save folder”. ”(Audio data file) are displayed.

  In subsequent step S43, the CPU 20 determines whether or not the designated thumbnail area 80 includes a plurality of data. As a result, if it is determined that a plurality of data exists in the designated thumbnail area 80 (YES), the process proceeds to step S44. If it is determined that a plurality of data does not exist (NO), the process of step S44 and step S45 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S44, a data type designation area is displayed below the save dialog.

  In this example, since the designated thumbnail area 80 includes main image data, sub-image data, and audio data, the data type designation area “check data to save”. The names of these three data are displayed. The data type designation area is not displayed when only the main image data is included in the recording unit.

  In subsequent step S <b> 45, the CPU 20 displays “x” in a square (box) corresponding to the data included in the thumbnail area 80.

  In this example, since all data (main image data, sub image data, and audio data) are included, “x” is displayed in all boxes in the data type designation area.

  In step S46, a new file name and the type of data to be stored are input. That is, a new file name is entered in the frame below the display of “file name” in the save dialog. In addition, when the box in the data type designation area is checked, “x” is displayed or deleted, so “x” is displayed in the box corresponding to the data to be saved, and data that does not need to be saved. The type of data to be saved is specified by leaving the box corresponding to the item blank.

  In subsequent step S47, CPU 20 determines whether or not to save the designated data. That is, it is determined whether or not the “save” button is pressed on the save dialog shown in FIG. As a result, if it is determined that the “save” button has been pressed (YES), the process proceeds to step S48. If it is determined that the “cancel” button has been pressed (NO), the process ends. (End).

  In step S48, the CPU 20 determines whether or not the thumbnail area 80 designated in step S40 includes a plurality of data. As a result, if it is determined that the thumbnail area 80 includes a plurality of data (YES), the process proceeds to step S49. If it is determined that a plurality of data is not included (only the main image) (NO), the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S <b> 49, the CPU 20 transmits a predetermined control command to the electronic camera 5. As a result, the CPU 40 of the electronic camera 5 that has received this control command reads the designated data from the RAM 42 with reference to the data type designation area of the save dialog shown in FIG. Send to computer 1 The CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 receives the transmitted data (file), changes the file name of each file to a new file name designated by the save dialog, and outputs it to the hard disk device 6 for recording.

  In the example of the save dialog shown in FIG. jpg, Image1. rlg and Image1. The three files of snd are read from the electronic camera, and the file names are NewImage. jpg, NewImage. rlg and NewImage. It is changed to “snd” and output to the hard disk device 6 for recording.

  If it is determined in step S48 that the designated thumbnail area 80 does not include a plurality of data (NO), the process proceeds to step S50. In step S50, the CPU 20 determines Image1. jpg is read from the electronic camera 5 by the same process as described above, and a new file name NewImage. It is changed to jpg and output to the hard disk device 6 for recording.

  According to the above processing, only desired data is read out from the information recorded for each recording unit in the electronic camera 5 to the personal computer 1 and a new file name is given, and then the hard disk device 6 and the like. It is possible to output and record the data.

  In the above embodiment, different file names (extensions) are assigned to the main image data, the sub image data, and the audio data, respectively, and are recorded in the hard disk device 6. These data may be recorded together in one file.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data format when a plurality of pieces of data are recorded together in one file.

  In this example, the type of data (main image) is stored at the beginning of the file, followed by the start address ($ A000) where the main image data is stored and the end address ($ AF00). ing.

  Next, the data type (sub image), the start address ($ AF01) where the sub image data is stored, and the end address ($ B200) are stored.

  Next, the data type (voice), the start address ($ B201) and the end address ($ B400) where the voice data is stored are stored.

  As indicated by the start address and end address of the main image data, the main image data is stored in the area from address $ A000 to $ AF00.

  Further, as indicated by the start address and end address of the sub image data, the sub image data is stored in the area from the address $ AF01 to $ B200.

  Furthermore, as indicated by the start address and end address of the audio data, the audio data is stored in the area from the address $ B201 to $ B400.

  According to the embodiment as described above, a plurality of data can be recorded together in one file. For example, when searching for a file recorded in the hard disk device 6, it is necessary for the search. Time can be shortened. In addition, it is possible to save a file name recording area (FAT: File Allocation Table) and to reduce the space inserted between files when recording a file on a recording medium. It is also possible to reduce the area required for recording a file.

  According to the present invention, the recording unit to be processed and the type of data are input, and the data included in the input recording unit is read from another electronic device. For example, it is possible to read out only desired data from an electronic device and output it to a recording device for recording, so that the size of the file can be reduced. As a result, it is necessary to record the file. It is possible to save the recording capacity.

It is a figure which shows the structural example of one Embodiment of the information processing apparatus of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of the personal computer 1 shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of the electronic camera 5 shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline of the data memorize | stored in RAM42 of FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing one mode of storing data stored in a RAM 42 in FIG. 3. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the process performed in the personal computer 1 shown in FIG. 7 is a photograph of an intermediate image of a display example of a list displayed as a result of the processing shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed when a save button is pressed in the display example illustrated in FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a display example of a storage folder displayed when the process shown in FIG. 8 is executed. FIG. It is a figure which shows the format of the file recorded on the hard-disk apparatus 6 when the process shown in FIG. 8 is performed. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the data storage process in the past. It is a display example of the preservation | save folder displayed when the process shown in FIG. 11 is performed.

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3 Keyboard (input means)
20 CPU (reading means, output means)
24 I / F (reading means, output means)

Claims (7)

In an information processing apparatus that performs predetermined processing by inputting the data for each recording unit composed of one or more data,
A list display means for reading out the recording units recorded in other electronic devices and displaying a list of the recording units;
A storage folder display means for displaying a list of file names of files corresponding to a plurality of the data included in the recording unit specified in the list;
A data type designation area display means for displaying a data type designation area for designating data to be saved among the plurality of data included in the recording unit designated in the list simultaneously with the list of file names; equipped with a,
The data type designation area is provided with a designation area for designating whether or not data of the type is to be stored for each type of the plurality of data included in the designated recording unit. ing
An information processing apparatus characterized by that . The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising output means for outputting the read data to a recording apparatus. The other electronic device is an electronic camera, and records information for each recording unit composed of at least one of main image data, sub-image data, and audio data. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the main image data is image data. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the sub image data is image data that plays an auxiliary role with respect to the main image data. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the sub image data is line drawing data. A recording medium that records a control program used in an information processing apparatus that inputs the data and performs predetermined processing for each recording unit composed of one or more data,
Reading the recording units recorded in other electronic devices, displaying a list of the recording units, and file names of files corresponding to the plurality of data included in the recording units specified in the list Displaying each as a list, among the plurality of data included in the recording unit specified in the list, displaying a data type designation area for designating data to be stored together with the list of file names ,
The data type designation area is provided with a designation area for designating whether or not data of the type is to be stored for each type of the plurality of data included in the designated recording unit. the by a control program recorded recording medium.

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