JP4213874B2 - Digital camera - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a digital camera that captures and records image information representing a subject image by photographing the subject.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Recently, digital cameras that can confirm the state of the subject's reflection on the spot where it was photographed and recorded are becoming widespread.
[0003]
The photographer can get the picture he wants by checking the subject's appearance each time and repeating the recording until he / she is satisfied, or by selecting a number after recording and confirming later. .
[0004]
As described above, a digital camera that can read image information and display an image obtained by shooting and recording is more convenient than a conventional camera that cannot be confirmed until the image of the subject is developed.
[0005]
However, even with such a convenient digital camera, when shooting and recording a subject whose name and outline are unknown, you can search for a guide board written about them or guidebooks as with conventional cameras. If you do not search for a description of the subject, you will not be able to obtain information about the subject. In some cases, the photographer will record the subject without knowing its name or outline (history). It is also possible.
[0006]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a digital camera with a guide function that displays an image of information relating to a subject to be photographed and recorded.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a digital camera of the present invention provides:
In a digital camera that shoots a subject and obtains and records image information representing the subject image,
A position detector for detecting the geographical position of the digital camera;
An azimuth detector that detects the geographical azimuth of the direction in which the digital camera is directed;
An information storage unit for storing map information including object information, which is information on geographical objects that can be subjects of the camera;
Based on the position information and the direction information obtained by the position detection unit and the direction detection unit, object information relating to an object that can be the current subject in the camera is extracted from the map information stored in the information storage unit. An information extractor;
And an image display unit that displays the object information extracted by the information extraction unit.
[0008]
According to the above configuration, the digital camera of the present invention detects the geographical position of the digital camera and the geographical orientation of the direction in which the lens of the digital camera is facing, and can be a subject of the camera at that time. Object information relating to an object that is a target object (for example, a historical building or a famous landscape) is extracted and displayed as an image. For this reason, the photographer can obtain information on an object that can be a subject.
[0009]
Here, the image display unit displays an image by combining the subject image represented by the image information obtained by photographing the subject and the object information corresponding to the subject image extracted by the information extraction unit. Preferably there is.
[0010]
As described above, in the digital camera of the present invention, when the subject image and the object information extracted corresponding to the subject image are combined and displayed, the photographer can view the subject image while viewing the subject image. It is possible to know the corresponding object information, that is, what kind of object has been photographed.
[0011]
Furthermore, the digital camera of the present invention includes a recording unit that records image information obtained by photographing a subject and object information corresponding to the subject image represented by the image information on a recording medium. It is preferable.
[0012]
In the digital camera of the present invention, image information representing a subject image and object information extracted corresponding to the subject image are recorded in association with each other, so that a photograph displaying the object information, for example, FIG. As you can see, you can get a picture of Tokyo Tower with the letters “Tokyo Tower”.
[0013]
In addition, an image processing unit that processes image information obtained by photographing the subject according to object information corresponding to the subject image represented by the image information,
The recording unit may record image information processed by the image processing unit.
[0014]
In the digital camera of the present invention, when image information representing a subject image is processed according to object information corresponding to the subject image and recorded in a recording unit, for example, when a historical building is photographed, sepia color , Especially when taking a photo of a famous lake, you can get a photo that clearly shows the blueness of the lake surface. You can get it without.
[0015]
Further, an operator for instructing whether or not to perform processing according to the object information corresponding to the subject image represented by the image information on the image information obtained by photographing the subject,
An image processing unit that processes image information instructed to be processed by an operation of the operation element according to object information corresponding to a subject image represented by the image information;
The recording unit may record image information after being processed by the image processing unit or image information before being processed, depending on whether or not the operator has instructed to perform processing. Good.
[0016]
In this way, the photographer may be able to decide whether or not to process.
[0017]
In addition, an operator is provided for instructing whether or not a photograph obtained by applying processing according to object information corresponding to the subject image represented by the image information to the image information obtained by photographing the subject is desired,
In addition to the image information obtained by shooting the subject and the object information corresponding to the subject image represented by the image information, the recording unit further requests a processed photograph instructed by the operation of the operator. Instruction information indicating whether or not to do so may be recorded.
[0018]
Thus, instead of processing the image information itself, the photographer's intention as to whether or not the processed photograph is desired may be recorded separately. By doing so, it is possible to obtain a photograph according to the intention of the photographer without providing a function for processing image information in the digital camera of the present invention.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
[0020]
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0021]
FIG. 1 is a top view (FIG. 1A) and a rear view (FIG. 1B) of a digital camera 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0022]
FIG. 1A shows the photographing lens 2, the liquid crystal panel 3, and the operation unit 27.
[0023]
The operation unit 27 of the digital camera 1 includes a cursor key 4, a mode dial 8, an object data display button 5, and a shutter button 7. An arrow 10 indicating the currently selected mode is also printed. .
[0024]
The digital camera 1 can select one of three shooting modes and a playback mode, which will be described later.
[0025]
The mode dial 8 is used for this mode selection. On the upper surface of the mode dial 8, English letters and symbols representing three photographing modes and playback modes that can be selected in the digital camera 1 are printed. The mode is selected by aligning the letters and symbols on the upper surface of the dial with the arrow 10.
[0026]
The three shooting modes are an auto mode, a manual mode, and a program mode.
[0027]
The auto mode is a mode in which all the shooting environment settings of the subject are automatically set, and is indicated by “A” on the mode dial 8.
[0028]
The manual mode is a mode in which the shooting environment of the subject is all set by the photographer, and is indicated by “M” on the mode dial 8.
[0029]
As will be described in detail later, the program mode is a mode in which an embodiment of the present invention is implemented, and is indicated by “P” on the mode dial 8. However, all the environment settings for subject shooting are automatically set as in the auto mode.
[0030]
Furthermore, the reproduction mode is a mode for reproducing and displaying a subject image based on image data that has already been photographed and recorded, and is indicated by “☆” on the mode dial 8.
[0031]
The shutter button 7 is a button that is pressed when shooting, and when the shutter button 7 is pressed, the image data of the subject and the object data of the subject are recorded on a recording medium 19 described later.
[0032]
The cursor key 4 is used for menu selection in each mode.
[0033]
On the liquid crystal panel 3, a subject image represented by image data obtained by photographing a subject and sent in real time and object data of an object currently captured by the camera are displayed in combination. Examples of objects include Tokyo Tower, Mt. Fuji, and Lake Biwa. This object data includes an object appearance, an object name, and an outline description of the object.
[0034]
FIG. 1B shows an eyepiece window and object data display button 5 of the viewfinder 9 provided on the back of the operation unit 27 and used for determining the composition of the subject.
[0035]
When the object data display button 5 is pressed, the object data of the subject is displayed as an image on the liquid crystal panel 3 as will be described in detail later.
[0036]
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the digital camera 1 shown in FIG.
[0037]
FIG. 2 shows the CPU 18, RAM 16, and ROM 17.
[0038]
The RAM 16 is used as a work area for programs executed by the CPU 18.
[0039]
In addition to a program for controlling the entire digital camera 1, the ROM 17 stores map data including object data that is information about an object that can be a subject of the digital camera 1, which will be described later.
[0040]
The CPU 18 reads various programs stored in the ROM 17 and controls the entire digital camera 1.
[0041]
Note that the CPU 18 and the ROM 17 serve as an information extraction unit according to the present invention. The information extraction unit by the CPU 18 and the ROM 17 obtains object data relating to the object currently captured as a subject in real time based on position data and azimuth data obtained in real time by a position detection unit 22 and a direction detection unit 23, which will be described later. To extract.
[0042]
In addition to the above, FIG. 2 shows a position detection unit 22 that detects the geographical position of the digital camera 1 and an orientation detection unit 23 that detects the geographical direction of the direction toward the digital camera 1. .
[0043]
Further, FIG. 2 shows the operation unit 27, the liquid crystal panel 3, the photographing unit 21, and the recording medium 19.
[0044]
As described above, the operation unit 27 includes the mode dial 8, the cursor key 4, the object data display button 5, and the shutter button 7, and a signal generated here is transmitted to the CPU 18.
[0045]
The photographing unit 21 photographs a subject, converts a signal obtained by photographing the subject into image data, and sends the image data to the CPU 18.
[0046]
When the shutter button 7 is pressed, the image data sent from the photographing unit 21 and the object data detected by the information extracting unit are recorded on the recording medium 19 in association with each other.
[0047]
Here, when a power switch (not shown) of the digital camera 1 is turned on, a signal indicating the currently selected mode is transmitted from the operation unit 27 to the CPU 18.
[0048]
Hereinafter, a case where the program mode is selected in the digital camera 1 of the first embodiment will be described.
[0049]
The CPU 18 sends only the object name of the object data of the subject to the liquid crystal panel 3 in combination with the image data of the subject unless there is no transmission of a signal indicating that the button is pressed from the object data display button 5. If the object data cannot be detected, only the image data is sent to the liquid crystal panel 3.
[0050]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3 based on data obtained by combining the object name and image data sent from the CPU 18 in real time.
[0051]
The image shown in FIG. 3 includes a part of a subject captured in a certain composition (in this example, near the leg of Tokyo Tower), an orientation mark based on orientation data, and object data. The object name is displayed as an image. In this embodiment, the azimuth mark is displayed as an image, but this azimuth mark may not necessarily be displayed.
[0052]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3 when the object data display button 5 is pressed.
[0053]
The image shown in FIG. 4 includes an object appearance, an object name, and an outline description of the object.
[0054]
When the object data display button 5 shown in FIG. 1B is pressed, the CPU 18 sends an image consisting only of object data to the liquid crystal panel 3. Therefore, while the object data display button 5 is pressed, the liquid crystal panel 3 displays an image of only the object data as shown in FIG. 4 instead of the image as shown in FIG.
[0055]
As described above, when the shutter button 7 is pressed, a signal indicating an instruction to record image data and object data on the recording medium 19 is transmitted to the CPU 18. The CPU 18 receives the button pressing signal from the shutter button 7 and records the image data and the object data corresponding to the image displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3 at this time on the recording medium 19 in association with each other. .
[0056]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the order of operations of the digital camera 1 shown in FIG.
[0057]
As described above, when the power switch of the digital camera 1 is turned on, it is determined in step 1_1 whether or not the currently selected mode is the program mode. When it is determined that the currently selected mode is a mode other than the program mode, processing in another mode is performed. Description of processing in other modes is omitted.
[0058]
If it is determined in step 1_1 that the currently selected mode is the program mode, the process proceeds to step 1_2, where position data and direction data are detected, and then the process proceeds to step 1_3.
[0059]
In Step 1_3, it is determined whether or not the object data of the subject can be detected from the position data and the orientation data.
[0060]
If it is determined in step 1_3 that the object data cannot be detected, only the image data is displayed in step 1_5 and the process proceeds to step 1_8.
[0061]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step 1_3 that the object data can be detected, the process proceeds to step 1_4.
[0062]
In step 1_4, it is determined whether or not the object data display button 5 is pressed, that is, whether or not the object data is displayed as an image.
[0063]
In step 1_4, when the object data display button 5 is pressed, that is, when it is determined that the object data is displayed as an image, the process proceeds to step 1_7, and the image is replaced with an image including a photographed image of the subject as shown in FIG. Thus, an image of only object data as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3.
[0064]
Thereafter, the process returns to Step 1_1, and while the object data display button 5 is pressed, that is, while it is determined that the object data is displayed as an image, only the object data sent in real time from the CPU 18 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3. Is displayed.
[0065]
In step 1_4, when the object data display button 5 is not pressed, that is, when it is determined not to display the object data as an image, in step 1_6, the image data and the object data are combined and displayed, and the process proceeds to step 1_8. .
[0066]
In step 1_8, when the shutter button 7 is pressed, that is, when it is determined to record data, the image data and the object data are recorded in association with each other on the recording medium 19, and then the process returns to step 1_1.
[0067]
On the other hand, when the shutter button 7 is not pressed in step 1_8, that is, when it is determined not to record data, the process returns to step 1_1 to select a mode other than the program mode or turn off the power switch. Repeat the above steps.
[0068]
As described above, the digital camera 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can display the object data of the subject on the liquid crystal panel 3 as an image. In addition, the subject image represented by the subject image data and the subject object data can be combined and displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3. Furthermore, the digital camera 1 of the first embodiment can record the subject image data and the object data in the recording medium 19 in association with each other. As a result, the image data and the corresponding object data can be read together, and a photograph as shown in FIG. 6 can be obtained based on these data.
[0069]
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a photograph on which the image displayed in FIG. 3 is printed.
[0070]
In addition to the subject image being printed on this photograph, the subject's object name and shooting date are also printed outside the photograph. As described above, according to the digital camera 1 described above, the object name of the subject can be automatically printed outside the photograph field when printed, and the object name is manually written outside the photograph field as in the past. Save time and effort.
[0071]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3 when the object data display button 5 is pressed.
[0072]
In FIG. 7, instead of the appearance of the object data shown in FIG. 4, a real-time subject image is displayed in combination with the object name and the outline description of the object.
[0073]
When the object data display button 5 is pressed, an image including a photographed image as shown in FIG. 7 may be displayed instead of an image including a picture showing the appearance of the object as shown in FIG.
[0074]
Further, since the image data of as many subjects as possible is recorded on the recording medium 19, the object data of the subjects may be displayed on the image but not recorded on the recording medium 19.
[0075]
Next, the digital camera 11 which is the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.
[0076]
Since the external appearance of the digital camera 11 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the digital camera 1 of the first embodiment described above, the description using the external view is omitted.
[0077]
The functional block diagram of the digital camera 11 is also the same as that in FIG.
[0078]
Note that the CPU 18 and the RAM 16 of the digital camera 11 play the role of the image processing unit according to the present invention.
[0079]
In the digital camera 11 as well, a description will be given assuming that the program mode is selected.
[0080]
In the digital camera 11, as will be described in detail later, it is possible to select whether the image data is recorded by performing processing corresponding to the object data or not. For this selection, the cursor key 4 is used as an operator in this embodiment.
[0081]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a processing table in which what processing is performed on the image data in accordance with the object data.
[0082]
The ROM 17 of the digital camera 11 stores a processing table indicating what processing is performed on the image data in accordance with the object data as shown in FIG.
[0083]
The left column of the processing table describes the object classification, and the right column describes the processing content for the image data corresponding to each classified object.
[0084]
Here, as described above, by operating the cursor key 4, a signal indicating whether or not the image data is processed according to the object data is transmitted from the cursor key 4 of the operation unit 27 to the CPU 18. When the content of the signal indicates execution of processing, the image processing unit by the CPU 18 and RAM 16 collates the detected object data with the processing table and processes the corresponding image data.
[0085]
This processed image data is also combined with the object name of the object data, sent from the CPU 18 to the liquid crystal panel 3 and displayed.
[0086]
On the other hand, if the content of the signal indicates non-execution of processing, the CPU 18 combines the object name of the object data with the unprocessed image data and sends it to the liquid crystal panel 3 for display.
[0087]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the order of operations of the digital camera 11 according to the second embodiment.
[0088]
When the power switch of the digital camera 11 is turned on, it is determined in step 2_1 whether or not the currently selected shooting mode is the program mode. When it is determined that the currently selected shooting mode is other than the program mode, processing in another mode is performed.
[0089]
If it is determined in step 2_1 that the currently selected shooting mode is the program mode, the process proceeds to step 2_2, where position data and direction data are detected, and then the process proceeds to step 2_3.
[0090]
In step 2_3, it is determined whether or not the object data can be detected from these data.
[0091]
If it is determined in step 2_3 that no object data has been detected, only image data is displayed in step 2_5 and the process proceeds to step 2_10.
[0092]
If it is determined in step 2_3 that object data has been detected, the process proceeds to step 2_4.
[0093]
In step 2_4, it is determined whether or not the object data display button 5 is pressed, that is, whether or not the object data is displayed as an image.
[0094]
In step 2_4, when the object data display button 5 is pressed, that is, when it is determined that the object data is displayed as an image, the process proceeds to step 2_6, and instead of the image including the photographed image of the subject as shown in FIG. An image of only object data as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3.
[0095]
Thereafter, the process returns to step 2_1, and while the object data display button 5 is being pressed, that is, while it is determined that the object data is to be displayed as an image, it is sent in real time from the CPU 18 as in the digital camera 1 of the first embodiment. The incoming object data is displayed as an image on the liquid crystal panel 3.
[0096]
In step 2_4, when the object data display button 5 is not pressed, that is, when it is determined that the object data is not displayed, the process proceeds to step 2_7, and it is determined whether or not the image data is to be processed according to the object data. Is done.
[0097]
If it is determined in step 2_7 that the instruction by the cursor key 4 described above indicates execution of processing, that is, if it is determined that the image data is to be processed according to the object data, the processing according to the object data is performed in step 2_8. After being performed on the data, go to step 2_9.
[0098]
If it is determined in step 2_7 that the above-described instruction by the cursor key 4 indicates that the processing is not performed, that is, if it is determined that the image data is not processed according to the object data, the process proceeds to step 2_9. In step 2_9, object data is combined with image data that has been processed or image data that has not been processed, and an image is displayed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Step 2_10 for recording on the recording medium 19 or not.
[0099]
In step 2_10, when the shutter button 7 is pressed, that is, when it is determined to record data, the image data and the object data are associated with each other and recorded on the recording medium 19. However, if no object data is detected in step 2_3, only image data is recorded. If no image data is processed in step 2_7, image data before processing and object data are recorded in association with each other. Is done. In step 2_7, if the image data has been processed, the processed image data and object data are recorded in association with each other.
[0100]
Thereafter, the process returns to step 2_1, and the above-described steps are circulated until the photographing mode becomes a mode other than the program mode or the power switch is turned off.
[0101]
In step 2_10, when the shutter button 7 is not pressed, that is, when it is determined not to record data, the process returns to step 2_1, and the shooting mode is changed to a mode other than the program mode, or the power switch is turned off. Repeat the above steps until.
[0102]
In the digital camera 11 according to the second embodiment, the object data of the subject can be displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3 on the liquid crystal panel 3, and the cursor key 4 is used as an operation element, and processing corresponding to the object data of the subject is performed. It is possible to select whether or not to apply the processing content described in the processing table in which the content is set in advance to the image data. Further, when the execution of processing on the image data is instructed by the operation of the cursor key 4, the processed image data is associated with the object data, and the processing on the image data is not instructed Can be recorded on the recording medium 19 by associating the image data before processing with the object data.
[0103]
Thus, in the digital camera 11 according to the second embodiment, when the cursor key 4 is operated, for example, when a historic building is photographed, a sepia-colored photograph can be obtained, and when a famous lake is photographed. Can make a photo with the clear blueness of the lake surface, and can obtain a photo that has been optimally processed according to the subject (object).
[0104]
Also in this digital camera 11, when the object data display button 5 is pressed, an image as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3 instead of the image shown in FIG. As described in the first embodiment, an image as shown in FIG. 7 may be displayed.
[0105]
Furthermore, when it is desired to automatically perform processing according to the type of subject, the processing according to the object data described in the processing table is always performed on the image data by the image data processing unit. Also good.
[0106]
Next, a digital camera 111 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0107]
In the digital camera 111 of the third embodiment, the description will be made assuming that the program mode is selected.
[0108]
Since the external appearance of the digital camera 111 is the same as that of the digital camera 1, the description using the external view is omitted.
[0109]
The functional block diagram of the digital camera 111 is the same as FIG. 2 and will be described with reference to FIG.
[0110]
The digital camera 11 according to the second embodiment described above directly processes image data, whereas the digital camera 111 according to the third embodiment described here indicates whether or not to apply processing. Instruction data is recorded. The cursor key 4 is used as an operation element for selecting whether or not processing is desired.
[0111]
Whether or not a photograph in which processing according to object data is applied to image data is desired is determined by operating the cursor key 4, and a signal representing the determined content is transmitted to the CPU 18. When the determined content is desired for a processed photograph, the RAM 16 is an image in which instruction data for instructing the image data to be processed corresponding to the object data is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3 in real time. Corresponding to the image data and object data.
[0112]
Next, when the CPU 18 receives a pressing signal of the shutter button 7, the image data and object data corresponding to the image displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3 at this time are associated with each other, and the instruction data is added. Recording is performed on the recording medium 19. If the content determined by the operation of the cursor key 4 is not what is desired to be processed, this instruction data is not created.
[0113]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation flow of the digital camera 111.
[0114]
The description up to step 3_7 in FIG. 10 is the same as the description up to step 1_7 in FIG.
[0115]
Hereinafter, the description proceeds from step 3_8 in FIG.
[0116]
If it is determined in step 3_8 that the above-described determination by the cursor key 4 is desired for the processed photograph, that is, if it is determined that a photograph obtained by processing the subject image data according to the object data is desired, the processed photograph is determined in step 3_9. The instruction data representing the desire is generated.
[0117]
In step 3_8, when the determination with the cursor key 4 is not desired for the processed photograph, that is, when it is determined that the photograph subjected to processing according to the object data is not desired, step 3_10 for determining whether to record data. Proceed to
[0118]
In step 3_10, when the shutter button 7 is pressed, that is, when it is determined that data is to be recorded, the instruction data is recorded in association with the subject image data and the object data of the subject. Recorded on the medium 19. However, if no object data is detected in step 3_3, only image data is recorded, and if no processed photo is desired in step 3_8, only the image data and object data are associated with each other. To be recorded. In step 3_8, if a processed photograph is desired, instruction data in addition to image data and object data is recorded on the recording medium 19 in association with each other.
[0119]
Thereafter, the process returns to step 3_1 and the above steps are repeated until the mode becomes a mode other than the program mode or the power switch is turned off.
[0120]
In step 3_10, when the shutter button 7 is not pressed, that is, when it is determined not to record, the process returns to step 3_1, and the above-described steps are continued until the mode becomes a mode other than the program mode or the power switch is turned off. repeat.
[0121]
As described above, in the digital camera 111 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the object data of the subject can be displayed as an image on the liquid crystal panel 3, and the cursor key 4 is used as an operation element, depending on the object data. The instruction data indicating whether or not a photograph in which the processing is applied to the image data is desired can be added to the image data and the object data and recorded on the recording medium 19.
[0122]
Therefore, by using a processing table including processing contents for image data according to object data and a printer having a processing function, the digital camera of the present invention does not have a function for processing image data, You can get a photo according to the intention of the photographer.
[0123]
Also in this digital camera 111, when the object data display button 5 is pressed, an image as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3 instead of the image shown in FIG. 3, but as shown in FIG. An image may be displayed.
[0124]
In addition, when a photograph in which processing according to object data is added to image data is not desired, instruction data indicating that is not created, but it may be created.
[0125]
In the above three embodiments, in order to keep the price low, the image display unit referred to in the present invention may be any display device that can confirm at least the characters of the object data of the subject. In this case, the image is confirmed using the finder 9.
[0126]
Further, in the above three embodiments, the position detection unit 22 and the direction detection unit 23 are built in the digital camera, but these may be connected from the outside of the digital camera to obtain data.
[0127]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the digital camera of the present invention, even if there is a building that you do not know at a tourist spot, you can easily know the name and outline of the building and automatically print it when you print a photo. The name can be printed. Furthermore, a photograph that has been processed according to the object data of the subject can be obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a top view and a rear view of a digital camera.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a digital camera.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on a liquid crystal panel.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on a liquid crystal panel.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation flow.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a photograph on which an image is printed.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on a liquid crystal panel.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a processing table.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation flow.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation flow.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Digital camera
2 Lens
3 LCD panel
4 Cursor keys
5 Object data display button
7 Shutter button
8 Mode dial
9 Finder
10 Arrow
11 Digital camera
16 RAM
17 ROM
18 CPU
19 Recording media
21 Shooting Department
22 Position detector
23 Direction detector
27 Operation unit
111 digital camera

Claims (5)

In a digital camera that shoots a subject and obtains and records image information representing the subject image,
A position detector for detecting the geographical position of the digital camera;
An azimuth detector that detects the geographical azimuth of the direction in which the digital camera is directed;
An information storage unit for storing map information including object information, which is information on geographical objects that can be subjects of the camera;
Based on the position information and the direction information obtained by the position detection unit and the direction detection unit, object information relating to an object that can be the current subject in the camera is extracted from the map information stored in the information storage unit. An information extractor;
An image processing unit that processes image information obtained by photographing a subject according to object information corresponding to the subject image represented by the image information;
An image display unit that displays an image processed by the image processing unit and object information corresponding to the image;
A digital camera comprising an image information of an image processed by the image processing unit and a recording unit that records the object information corresponding to the image in association with each other. In a digital camera that shoots a subject and obtains and records image information representing the subject image,
A position detector for detecting the geographical position of the digital camera;
An azimuth detector that detects the geographical azimuth of the direction in which the digital camera is directed;
An information storage unit for storing map information including object information, which is information on geographical objects that can be subjects of the camera;
Based on the position information and the direction information obtained by the position detection unit and the direction detection unit, object information relating to an object that can be the current subject in the camera is extracted from the map information stored in the information storage unit. An information extractor;
An operator for instructing whether or not to perform processing according to the object information corresponding to the subject image represented by the image information on the image information obtained by photographing the subject;
An image processing unit that processes image information instructed to be processed by an operation of the operator according to object information corresponding to a subject image represented by the image information;
An image display unit for displaying image information of the image processed by the image processing unit and object information corresponding to the image;
Depending on whether or not it is instructed to perform processing by the operator, the image information of the image processed by the image processing unit or the image information of the image before processing and the object corresponding to the image A digital camera comprising a storage unit that records information in association with each other . The digital camera according to claim 1, wherein the image processing unit processes a color of a corresponding subject image according to the object information . In a digital camera that shoots a subject and obtains and records image information representing the subject image,
A position detector for detecting the geographical position of the digital camera;
An azimuth detector that detects the geographical azimuth of the direction in which the digital camera is directed;
An information storage unit for storing map information including object information, which is information on geographical objects that can be subjects of the camera;
Based on the position information and the direction information obtained by the position detection unit and the direction detection unit, object information relating to an object that can be the current subject in the camera is extracted from the map information stored in the information storage unit. An information extractor;
An image display unit for displaying an image of the object information extracted by the information extraction unit;
An operator for instructing whether or not a photograph obtained by applying processing according to object information corresponding to the subject image represented by the image information to the image information obtained by photographing the subject is desired;
In addition to the image information obtained by photographing the subject and the object information corresponding to the subject image represented by the image information, whether or not a processed photograph instructed by the operation of the operator is desired. A digital camera comprising a recording unit for recording instruction information to be expressed . 5. The digital camera according to claim 4, wherein the operation element instructs whether to process a color of a corresponding subject image in accordance with the object information .

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