JP4224231B2 - Image filing device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image filing apparatus for filing an image file on a recording medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Image data shot by a digital camera is stored as an image file in a memory card such as a smart media (product name), for example. Since the memory card has a small storage capacity, the stored image file must be copied and stored on an optical disk such as a CD-R (Compact Disk-Recordable) medium having a relatively large capacity. CD-ROM drives that read data from CD-R media are built into most personal computers, so if you save image files on CD-R media, you can easily play back image files. It is.
[0003]
CD-R drives for writing data to CD-R media have also become widespread. If a personal computer with a built-in CD-R drive is connected to a digital camera, the image file recorded on the memory card can be copied to the CD-R media. Can do.
[0004]
When copying to this CD-R, for example, a folder is created for each memory card, and a plurality of image files in the memory card are collectively stored as one album in that folder. And save it, it is easy to search for the saved image.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when filing an image file with a personal computer, various operations such as an operation for starting CD-R writing software and an operation for selecting an image file to be copied are required. As described above, filing work using a personal computer is time-consuming for a person unfamiliar with the personal computer.
[0006]
Also, when searching for a desired image from a plurality of stored albums, it is difficult to search while reproducing and displaying the images, so it is convenient to have an index image of the album. In particular, the need for index images increases as the number of albums filed and the number of CD-R media on which they are stored increases. However, in order to create such an index image using a personal computer, dedicated image display software or the like is required. For those who are not familiar with personal computers, it is time-consuming as well as filing work. there were.
[0007]
In order to solve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an image filing apparatus capable of easily performing image filing work and image search.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, an image filing apparatus according to the present invention includes:Built in the device body,A first media drive unit that accesses a first recording medium and reads an image file recorded on the first recording medium;Built in the device body,Access to a second recording medium different from the first recording medium, and write an image file read from the first recording medium.IncludedRead the written image fileTakeA second media drive unit thatBuilt in the device body,Firstas well asSecondMeControl the deer drive unitA reading process for reading all image files from the first recording medium; a creation process for creating a folder in the second recording medium for storing all the image files together as one album; And write processing to write all the image files in the folder in the order of file creation date.With controllerAn operation panel provided in the apparatus main body and provided with a dedicated button for inputting an instruction to the controller so as to automatically execute a series of processes including the reading process, the creating process, and the writing process; Display means provided on the apparatus main body for displaying index information including images in the album, index images of the album, creation date range information of the frames in the index image, and other identification information , After one album is written on the second recording medium, additional recording of another album is possibleIt is characterized by that.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the main body 11 of the image filing apparatus 10 accesses the recording media of the first and second memory cards 17 and 18 and the CD-R media 19 to read the image file. Each media drive unit for writing and writing and a printer unit for printing an image based on an image file are incorporated. By these units, copying of image files between recording media and printing of images read from the recording media are performed.
[0015]
A tray 14 for setting the CD-R media 19 and an opening 16 for setting the paper feed cassette 15 are provided on the front surface of the apparatus main body 11. The tray 14 is a constituent part of the CD-R drive unit 13 and is attached so as to be movable between the drawer position shown in FIG. 1 and the storage position shown in FIG. This movement is performed by pressing the extraction button 31. Reference numerals 32 and 33 are lamps showing the operating state of the CD-R drive unit.
[0016]
As is well known, the CD-R medium 19 is an optical recording medium on which data is recorded and read using a laser beam. Once data is written to the CD-R media 19, it cannot be written again. The CD-R media 19 has a storage capacity of about 650 MB to 700 MB, and has a larger storage capacity than various memory cards. Therefore, it is used as a recording medium for filing and storing image files recorded on a memory card.
[0017]
A printer unit 86 is provided in the back of the opening 16. A paper cassette 15 is detachably set in the opening 16. A plurality of recording papers 36 of a predetermined size are stored in the paper feed cassette 15. The recording paper 36 is drawn from the paper feed cassette 15 to the printer unit 86, and an image is printed. The printed recording paper 36 is discharged onto the upper surface of the paper feed cassette 15.
[0018]
A lid 12 that can be opened and closed between a closed position that covers the tray 14 and the opening 16 and an open position that exposes the tray 14 is attached to the front surface of the apparatus main body 11.
[0019]
A power switch 22 is provided on the left side of the tray 14 and the opening 16 when viewed from the front of the apparatus main body 11. An operation panel 20 for operating each unit is provided on the right side of the tray 14 and the opening 16. In the operation panel 20, an LCD 21 and first and second slots 23 and 24 are provided in addition to various operation buttons.
[0020]
The first memory card 17 is SmartMedia (registered trademark), and the memory card 17 is set in the first slot 23 which is a slot dedicated to SmartMedia (registered trademark). The second slot 24 is a slot in which a PC card type memory card is set. By using a PC card type adapter in this slot 24, various memory cards smaller than the PC card type memory card, for example, Compact Flash (registered trademark), SD card (registered trademark), memory stick (Registered trademark), Microdrive (registered trademark), etc. can be set.
[0021]
In the back of the first and second slots 23 and 24, first and second card readers 91 and 92, which are media drive units of the memory cards 17 and 18, are arranged.
[0022]
An image file photographed by the digital camera 26 is electrically recorded on each of these memory cards 18. There are various storage capacities of memory cards, but currently a storage capacity of about 16 MB to about 64 MB is standard.
[0023]
The first and second card readers 91 and 92 are selectively used, and switching between them is performed by the slide switch 27. A shield plate (not shown) is slidably provided in the vicinity of the entrance at the back of the first and second slots 23 and 24, and the shield plate is interlocked with the slide switch 27 and is connected to the first and second slots 23. , 24 are selectively blocked. As a result, when the slide switch 27 is set to the first position, a part of the second slot 23 is blocked by the shielding plate, and the second memory card 18 is prohibited from being set. On the contrary, when the slide switch 27 is set to the second position, a part of the first slot 23 is blocked and the setting of the first memory card 17 is prohibited.
[0024]
Reference numeral 29 denotes a takeout button for taking out the memory cards 17 and 18 set in the slots 23 and 24. Reference numeral 30 denotes an operation lamp indicating an operation state of each card reader.
[0025]
An LCD 21 is provided at the center of the operation panel 20. The LCD 21 is a display means for reproducing and displaying the operation screen and the image files recorded on the memory cards 17 and 18 or the CD-R media 19.
[0026]
Below the LCD 21, there are provided general-purpose keys 38 that are used for general purposes such as moving the cursor in the operation screen and selecting frames. Reference numeral 39 denotes an execution button for executing the selected menu, and reference numeral 40 denotes a cancel button for canceling the immediately preceding operation. Various instructions are given by the operation screen and these various operation buttons.
[0027]
The operation panel 20 is provided with dedicated buttons for instructing frequently used functions in addition to these general-purpose operation buttons. The print button 41 is a dedicated button for giving a print instruction for a selected image or index image.
[0028]
The save button 37 is a dedicated button for instructing all the image files in the first or second memory card 17 or 18 to be filed on the CD-R medium 19 as album data.
[0029]
  By pressing the save button 37, all the image files in the first or second memory card 17, 18 are read, and all the read image files are stored together as one album data. Of creating a new folder in the CD-R media 19,A series of processes consisting of the process of sorting the image files and writing them as one album data in the created folder is automatically executed.
[0030]
A video output terminal 85 for connecting to the monitor 49 and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector 84 are provided on the rear surface of the apparatus main body 11. If a video output terminal is used, an operation screen and an image can be output to the monitor 49.
[0031]
The USB connector 84 is a connector for connecting a USB cable, and is used for data communication with the digital camera 26 and a personal computer. The image filing device 10 includes a PC dependent operation mode in which the image filing device 10 is connected to a personal computer and operates as a peripheral device of the personal computer in addition to a single operation mode in which the device operates alone.
[0032]
In the single operation mode, the card readers 91 and 92, the CD-R drive unit 13, and the printer unit 86 operate according to instructions from the operation panel 20. In the PC dependent operation mode, the control right of each unit is transferred to the personal computer, and each unit operates according to an instruction input from the computer.
[0033]
In this PC dependent operation mode, each unit operates selectively. Switching between the units is performed by a unit selection switch 42 provided on the side surface of the apparatus main body 11.
[0034]
Switching between the single operation mode and the PC dependent operation mode is automatically performed by connecting / disconnecting the USB cable to / from the USB connector. That is, when the USB cable connected to the personal computer is attached to the USB connector, the mode shifts to the PC dependent operation mode, and when the USB cable is disconnected from the USB connector, the mode shifts to the single operation mode. In the USB interface, a voltage is supplied from a personal computer to the power supply line, and the image filing device 10 switches between modes by detecting the presence or absence of this voltage.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 3, image data captured by the digital camera 26 is recorded as captured image files MA1 to MAn in the first memory card 17, for example. These captured image files MA1 to MAn are stored together in a captured image folder. The file format, folder structure, etc. of these captured image files are determined by the DCF (Design rule of Camera File system) standard. Each captured image file 1 to n is recorded in, for example, the EXIF format.
[0036]
The EXIF format is obtained by adding EXIFTAG data in addition to captured image data. The captured image data is recorded, for example, in JPEG format in which the image data is compressed and stored. As the format of the captured image data, in addition to this JPEG, a TIFF (Tagged Imafe File Format) format composed of image data and a TAG that records information indicating the storage position of the data in the file may be used. . Further, the EXIF format can include thumbnail image data for use in index display or the like. The file name of the captured image file is also determined by the DCF. When JPEG is used as the format of the captured image data, the file names of the captured image files MA1 to MAn are DSCF0001 to n. It becomes JPG.
[0037]
The EXIFTAG data includes shooting condition data regarding shooting conditions such as an exposure value, a focal length, and the presence or absence of strobe light emission, and MakerNoteTAG data. The MakerNoteTAG is an area where each camera manufacturer can freely set information unique to the manufacturer. In this area, for example, model data used for photographing is recorded. Data such as the shooting date is also recorded as the EXIFTAG data.
[0038]
FIG. 4 shows the data storage structure of the original CD-R created by writing the album data on the CD-R media 19 using the image filing device 10. When data is recorded on the CD-R media 19, a file management information storage area 19a and a data storage area 19b are set in advance. The data recording position (address) of the CD-R media 19 is managed by a FAT (File Alocation Table) file system.
[0039]
The FAT file system is a file management system employed in an operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation, such as MS-DOS (registered trademark) and Windows (registered trademark).
[0040]
The file management information storage area 19a is used as a system area in which file management information related to the FAT file system is stored. The file management information storage area 19a is further divided into areas such as a master boot area, a FAT area, a FAT spare area, and a root directory area.
[0041]
Data is written to the CD-R media 19 in units called sessions. One session includes data, lead-in information indicating the start of the session, and lead-out information indicating the end thereof. As a data recording method for the data storage area 19b, a multi-session additional recording method (hereinafter referred to as a multi-session method) defined by the ISO9660 standard is adopted. The multi-session method is a recording method in which additional writing of a session is possible as long as the CD-R media 19 has free space.
[0042]
For example, when all the captured image files MA1 to MAn read from the first memory card 17 are filed to the CD-R media 19, first, all the captured image files MA1 to MAn are stored in the album 1 data. Can be summarized as: Then, the data of album 1 is written after the lead-in information, and the lead-out information is recorded after the data.
[0043]
One session is closed by writing the lead-out information. Thus, the data of album 1 is recorded in one session. Then, the photographed image files read from another memory card are collected as data of album 2 and additionally recorded as session 2.
[0044]
Information such as how many sessions are recorded in the CD-R media 19 and how much free space the CD-R media 19 has is recorded as file management information in the file management information storage area 19a. .
[0045]
As will be described later, when the set CD-R media 19 is the original CD-R, the apparatus 10 displays index information so that album search and image search within the CD-R media 19 can be easily performed. It has a function. The determination as to whether it is an original CD-R is made based on the volume name recorded in the file management information storage area 19a.
[0046]
When the album data is first written on the unrecorded CD-R media 19 using the apparatus 10, the volume name is recorded in accordance with a volume name assigning rule to be described later.
[0047]
FIG. 5 shows a naming rule for volume names used in this example. The volume name includes a product name “NX800M” of the image filing apparatus 10, a manufacturing number “1345” of the apparatus, and a disk serial number. Among these, the product name and the device number serve as original CD-R identification information for identifying whether the product is an original CD-R.
[0048]
In addition, when the production number is used in addition to the product name as the original CD-R identification information, when the CD-R media 19 or the device 10 malfunctions, the device 10 is identified from the production number. Therefore, there is a merit that it is easy to identify the fault location. Note that only the product name may be used as the original CD-R identification information.
[0049]
The disk serial number is a serial number assigned to the original CD-R created using the apparatus 10. When the album data is written on the first unrecorded CD-R media 19 using the new image filing device 10, the disk serial number is “0001”. The disk serial number “0021” indicates the original CD-R created on the 21st sheet. This disk serial number is recorded in a rewritable memory such as an EEPROM. The disk serial number in this memory is set to an initial value “0001” at the time of factory shipment, and is incremented by “1” every time an original CD-R is created.
[0050]
Each disk serial number assigned in this way is a unique number in a plurality of original CD-Rs, and can therefore be used as disk identification information for identifying a plurality of original CD-Rs.
[0051]
FIG. 6 shows the folder structure of the original CD-R. As for the album data, each folder 51a, 51b, 51c,... Is created for each album, and is stored together in each folder. The name of each folder is given so that each name is unique within one original CD-R. Thereby, each album is identified. In this example, each folder name is created such that the name of the folder 51a of the album 1 created first is “100” and the name of the folder 51b of the album 2 created next is “101”. It is given in sequential order.
[0052]
Further, the captured image files in each of the folders 51a, 51b, 51c... Are sorted and stored in the order of creation date. Then, new file names are assigned in the sorted order. In this example, “DSCF0001” is added to the beginning, and the file name is assigned sequentially.
[0053]
This file name assignment rule is the same as that when one digital camera 26 records a captured image on an unrecorded memory card, as shown in FIG. However, if you delete some of the multiple shot images once recorded on a single memory card, the file name will be missing, and multiple shot image files on the memory card will be lost. The name is not a sequential number. When one memory card is used by two digital cameras 26, a captured image folder is created for each camera, and a captured image file is recorded for each folder. A file name in each captured image folder is given for each camera.
[0054]
In the present apparatus 10, even if there is a missing tooth in the file name of the captured image file in the memory card or the captured image file is stored in a plurality of captured image folders, all of the images read from the memory card are stored. Sort processing is performed on the photographed image file in the order of creation date, and the file names are given in the sorted order. Other than the file name assignment rule of this example, another rule may be used as long as each file name can be identified in the album.
[0055]
In addition, since the creation date of the photographed image file photographed by the digital camera 26 coincides with the photographing date, if sorting is performed in the order of creation date, the result is sorted in order of the photographing date. Of course, the shooting date recorded as the EXIFTAG data in the captured image file may be read out instead of the file creation date, and sorting may be performed in the order of the shooting date.
[0056]
FIG. 7 is a print example of an index image of an album recorded on the original CD-R. In the index print 111, index information 112 is recorded in addition to an index image 113 in which 24 frame images PIC1 to PIC24 are arranged and arranged. When creating an index print from the CD-R media 19 other than the original CD-R, the index information 112 is not printed, and a frame image is printed on each sheet of 25 frames.
[0057]
The index information 112 is arranged in the upper left part of the index print 111, for example. As shown in FIG. 8 in which this portion is enlarged, the index information 112 includes an index print ID and date range information of the creation date of the frame images PIC1 to PIC24 in one index print. The date range information includes the creation date of the frame image PIC1, which is the first frame of the index image 113, and the creation date of the frame image PIC24, which is the last frame. With this date range information, it is possible to easily determine when each frame image in the index print 111 was taken.
[0058]
Each frame number and creation date are printed under each frame image PIC1 to PIC24. As the frame number, a part of the file name of the captured image file corresponding to the frame image (sequence number below DSCF) is added with the name of the folder in which the file is stored. Therefore, it is possible to easily search for a corresponding captured image file from this frame number.
[0059]
In this example, a part of the file name is used for the frame number, but the purpose is to identify each file in one album, so if the identification is possible, the entire file name is used. May be. The entire folder name is used for the frame number. The purpose is to identify which album in the original CD-R the frame image belongs to. If so, only a part of the folder name may be used.
[0060]
FIG. 9 shows an ID assignment rule for the index print ID. The index print ID is identification information of the index print 111 and includes a disk serial number, a session number, a page number, and the total number of pages. The disk serial number and session number are read from the file management information storage area 19a.
[0061]
Since the data of one album and the one session which is a data writing unit to the CD-R media 19 have a one-to-one correspondence, the session number is unique in one original CD-R. Information. The information obtained by combining the session number and the disk serial number can be used as album identification information for identifying all albums stored in a plurality of original CD-Rs.
[0062]
With this album identification information, it is easy to determine which CD-R among the plurality of original CD-Rs the desired photographed image is stored, and in which album of the original CD-R. Can be identified. Therefore, it is possible to very easily search for a plurality of stored albums and images.
[0063]
The total number of pages is the total number of index print pages created from one album. Since the number of frames that can be printed in one index print 111 is 24 frames, if one album contains captured images of 24 frames or more, the index print 111 of the album becomes a plurality of sheets. . For this reason, the index prints 111 can be easily organized by indicating the total number of pages of the index print and the number of pages.
[0064]
The index print 111 is created by selecting an index print menu from the menu screen. When an album is written on the CD-R media 19, an index print 111 of the album is automatically created.
[0065]
The apparatus 10 also has a function of displaying the index image 113 on the LCD 21. In this index display, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, three frame images are displayed in one screen. By operating the general-purpose key 38, the next frame images are sequentially displayed. Of course, all the frame images in one album may be displayed on the LCD 21. Since the index image is displayed on the LCD 21 in this way, it is possible to search for a captured image in each recording medium without connecting the monitor 49 to the image filing device 10.
[0066]
Further, when displaying the index image 113 of the album stored on the original CD-R, before displaying the three-frame image, as shown in FIG. And are displayed. Two index information 112 is displayed in the LCD 21. Since the two index print IDs shown in FIG. 11 have the same disk serial number and session number, it can be seen from these displays that they are the first and second pages of the index image of one album.
[0067]
In addition, since the index information 112 includes creation date range information, it is easy to search the index image 113 including a desired photographed image from this information. In this example, the first frame image is displayed together with the index information 112. However, a plurality of frames may be displayed, or the index image may be displayed without displaying the frame image. Only the information 112 may be displayed.
[0068]
By moving the slide bar or the cursor with the general-purpose key 38, the index images 113 and index information 112 of all albums in the original CD-R can be displayed sequentially. In this example, the two index information 112 is simultaneously displayed on the screen of the LCD 21. Of course, it may be displayed one by one or three or more simultaneously. Thus, by displaying the index information, it becomes easier to search for a captured image or an index image.
[0069]
When one index information 112 is selected from this display, the frame images in the selected index image 113 are displayed three frames at a time as in the case of media other than the original CD-R.
[0070]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the image filing device 10. In the single operation mode, the system controller 71 executes various programs according to instructions from the operation panel 20 and controls each unit in the apparatus. In the PC dependent operation mode, each unit is controlled in accordance with an instruction from the personal computer. Further, the system controller 71 performs various determinations such as whether the set CD-R media 19 is an original CD-R.
[0071]
Various programs executed by the system controller 71 are written in the ROM 77. The main memory 78 is used as a working memory when the system controller executes various programs. The VRAM 79 is a display memory used when outputting images and operation screens to the monitor, and is connected to the video output terminal 85. The EEPROM 80 is used to store the above-described disk serial number.
[0072]
The image processing unit 81 performs various types of image processing on the captured image file, as well as various types of processing such as sort processing of captured image files, file name change processing, and index image creation processing in which a plurality of frame images are arranged side by side Apply.
[0073]
The communication controller 83 controls transmission / reception of data with each device connected via the USB connector 84 in accordance with a communication protocol defined by the USB interface. The printer unit 86 pulls out the recording paper 36 from the paper feed cassette 15 and prints a photographed image and an index image for each frame on the drawn recording paper 36.
[0074]
The system controller 71 is connected to the first and second card readers 91 and 92 and the CD-R drive unit 13. The CD-R drive unit 13 rotates a CD-R media 19, a head unit for writing and reading by irradiating the CD-R media 19 with a laser beam, a slide mechanism for the tray 14, and driving them. And a drive controller 95 for controlling the drive mechanism 94.
[0075]
The drive controller 95 is provided with a buffer memory 96. The buffer memory 96 is a memory for buffering the difference between the data writing speed of the CD-R drive unit 93 and the transfer speed of data read from other recording media.
[0076]
The operation of the present invention will be described below with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 13, when filing a captured image, the power switch 22 is turned on, and, for example, the first memory card 17 on which the captured image file is recorded is set in the first slot 23. On the other hand, the CD-R medium 19 to be written is set in the CD-R drive unit 13.
[0077]
When the save button 37 is pressed, it is checked whether each medium of the memory card and the CD-R medium is set, whether there is a free capacity of the CD-R medium, whether there is a recording paper 36, or the like. If any of these check results is an error, a warning is displayed. This warning display is performed, for example, by displaying an error message on the LCD 21.
[0078]
If there is no error in all the check results, the first card reader 91 starts reading all captured image files in the first memory card 17. The read captured image file is sent to the image processing unit 81. In the image processing unit 81, the sort processing of the photographed image file and the file name change processing are performed. The captured image file for which these processes have been completed is sent to the CD-R drive unit 13 and written to the CD-R media 19 as data of one album.
[0079]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the writing process to the CD-R media 19, it is first determined whether or not the CD-R media 19 has been recorded. This determination is made based on the file management information in the CD-R media 19. If it is determined that the CD-R medium 19 has not been recorded, necessary information is read from the EEPROM 80, and the volume name is written in the file management information storage area 19a in accordance with the volume name assignment rule shown in FIG.
[0080]
After writing the volume name, a folder is created in the data storage area 19b. Sorting processing is performed on all photographed image files read from the memory card in order of creation date, and file names are given in the sorted order. These photographed image files are stored in the folder as album data. After the writing to the CD-R medium 19, the index print process is performed. First, the album data in the data storage area 19b is read, and the image processing unit 81 creates an index image 113 for every 24 frames.
[0081]
Further, the disk serial number and session number are read from the file management information storage area 19a, and the index information 112 is created based on these information and the creation date of the captured image file. The created index image 113 and index information 112 are combined, and the combined image is sent to the printer unit 86. The printer unit 86 prints the combined image on the recording paper 36 and discharges the index print 111.
[0082]
On the other hand, in the case of the recorded CD-R media 19, the volume name is not written. Other processing is performed in the same manner as in the case of the unrecorded CD-R media 19. In the index print process, index information is not printed, and 25 frames of index images are printed.
[0083]
In this way, by pressing the save button 37, a folder is created in the CD-R media 19, and the photographed image files sorted in the order of creation date are collectively stored as one album in the folder. It is possible to easily file a captured image file.
[0084]
In this example, when the save button 37 is pressed, the album writing process to the CD-R media 19 and the index print process are automatically performed. However, only the album writing process is automatically performed. You may make it carry out.
[0085]
The user may be able to select whether or not to perform index print processing. In this case, it may be possible to set in advance whether or not to perform index print processing, and an inquiry about whether or not to perform index print processing after pressing the save button 37 and before or after writing data. The message may be displayed on the LCD 21 so that the user can select it at that time.
[0086]
Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the album data is read from the CD-R media 19 and the index image 113 is displayed on the LCD 21, the index display menu is selected from the menu screen and the reproduction of the index image is instructed. To do.
[0087]
When a reproduction instruction is given, the volume name of the set CD-R media 19 is read to determine whether the CD-R media 19 is an original CD-R. If it is determined that it is not the original CD-R, the images of the first three frames of the album in the CD-R media 19 are displayed on the LCD 21 as shown in FIG.
[0088]
On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the original CD-R, the index information 112 and the first frame of the index image 113 are displayed on the LCD 21 as shown in FIG.
[0089]
An image search is performed based on the index image 113 and index information 112 displayed on the LCD 21. When the display of the index image is ended, an end instruction is given from the operation panel 20 and the display is ended.
[0090]
In the above example, two image readers are provided in the image filing apparatus in addition to the CD-R drive unit. However, any one or three or more card readers may be provided. Good. A read-only CD-ROM drive may be provided as the card reader. In this way, copying from CD media to CD media becomes possible.
[0091]
Further, although the CD-R medium has been described as an example of the recording medium on which the album data is written, a CD-RW medium that is an optical recording medium that can be rewritten in a portion that has been written once may be used. In this case, the drive unit needs to be compatible with the CD-RW. In addition to CD-R and CD-RW, a recording medium such as a DVD may be used.
[0092]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above in detail, the present inventionBuilt in the device body,A first media drive unit that accesses a first recording medium and reads an image file recorded on the first recording medium;Built in the device body,Access to a second recording medium different from the first recording medium, and write an image file read from the first recording medium.IncludedRead the written image fileTakeA second media drive unit thatBuilt in the device body,Firstas well asSecondMeControl the deer drive unitA reading process for reading all image files from the first recording medium; a creation process for creating a folder in the second recording medium for storing all the image files together as one album; And write processing to write all the image files in the folder in the order of file creation date.With controllerAn operation panel provided in the apparatus main body and provided with a dedicated button for inputting an instruction to the controller so as to automatically execute a series of processes including the reading process, the creating process, and the writing process; Display means provided on the apparatus main body for displaying index information including images in the album, index images of the album, creation date range information of the frames in the index image, and other identification information , After one album is written on the second recording medium, additional recording of another album is possibleAs a result, the filing operation of the image file can be easily performed.Further, it is possible to easily search for images.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an image filing device.
FIG. 2 is an external view of the image filing apparatus in a state where a paper feed cassette is set.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a captured image file storage structure and a captured image file data structure in the memory card;
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a session recording structure of CD-R media.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a rule for assigning a volume name.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a folder structure in an original CD-R.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of index printing.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between index information, a volume name, and a file name.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a rule for assigning an index print ID.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which an index image is displayed on the LCD.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which index information is displayed on the LCD.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the image filing apparatus.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of filing processing of a captured image.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a writing process on a CD-R medium.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an index display procedure;
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Image filing device
13 CD-R drive unit
17 First memory card
18 Second memory card
19 CD-R media
37 Save button
111 Index print
112 Index information
113 Index image

Claims (1)

A first media drive unit built in the apparatus main body, for accessing the first recording medium and reading the image file recorded on the first recording medium;
Built in the apparatus main body, wherein the first recording medium by accessing to a different second recording medium, collected by reading the the write only the written image file of the image file read from the first recording medium A second media drive unit that
It said device being incorporated in the main body, storing the first and second controls the media drive unit, the first recording read processing to read all image files from media, together with all these image files as one album A controller that executes a creation process for creating a folder in the second recording medium, and a writing process for sorting and writing all the image files in the folder in order of file creation date ;
An operation panel provided in the apparatus main body and provided with a dedicated button for inputting an instruction to the controller so as to automatically execute a series of processes including the reading process, the creating process, and the writing process;
Display means for displaying index information provided in the apparatus main body and displaying images in the album, index images of the album, range information of creation dates of frames in the index images and other identification information ,
An image filing apparatus , wherein after an album is written on the second recording medium, additional recording of another album is possible .

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