JP4476368B2 - Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a recording medium, and in particular, a predetermined process for main image data, sub image data, or audio data input from an electronic device constituting a predetermined system. The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a recording medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
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.
[0003]
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.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
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.
[0005]
In such an electronic camera or the like, the sub-image and sound are recorded along with the main image (subject image). For example, information recorded in the electronic camera is read into a personal computer and displayed in a list. In this case, there is a problem that an appropriate display method has not been established.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and can record a plurality of information other than the main image. For example, the information is read from an electronic camera or the like to a personal computer and is easy to understand. The list can be displayed.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein image data and other types of data related to image data are used as recording units, and the same related information is assigned to each data and recorded on a data recording medium In the information processing apparatus connected to, whether there is reduced image data obtained by reducing the image data and other types of data to which the same related information as the image data corresponding to the reduced image is added from the electronic camera The first input means for inputting information indicating the image and the reduced image and the icon indicating the presence / absence of other types of data are associated with each other based on the reduced image data and the information indicating the presence / absence of other types of data. Display information generating means for generating information on a first operation screen including a display area to be displayed and a display area for displaying a capture button for capturing image data from the electronic camera; Selection means for selecting data to be input from the electronic camera among other types of data to which the same related information is assigned based on the dynamic operation, and image data from the electronic camera based on the manual operation on the capture button. And a second input means for inputting another type of data selected by the selection means.
[0008]
5. An information processing method according to claim 3 , wherein image data and other types of data related to the image data are used as recording units, and the same related information is assigned to each data and recorded on the data recording medium. The information processing device connected to the presence or absence of reduced image data obtained by reducing the image data and other types of data to which the same related information as the image data corresponding to the reduced image is assigned from the electronic camera A display area for displaying a reduced image and an icon indicating the presence or absence of other types of data in association with each other based on the reduced image data and the information indicating the presence or absence of other types of data. The first operation screen information including a display area for displaying a capture button for capturing image data from the electronic camera is generated, and the same related information is given based on a manual operation. Select the data to be input from the electronic camera of the other types of data, based on a manual operation on the capture button to the electronic camera, characterized in that inputs the other types of data and the selected image data.
[0009]
A program recorded on a recording medium according to claim 4 is a data recording medium in which image data and other types of data related to the image data are used as recording units, and the same related information is assigned to each data. The computer of the information processing apparatus connected to the electronic camera that records the image is given from the electronic camera the reduced image data obtained by reducing the image data and the same related information as the image data corresponding to the reduced image. Information indicating the presence / absence of other types of data is input, and based on the reduced image data and the information indicating the presence / absence of other types of data, the reduced image and an icon indicating the presence / absence of other types of data are displayed. Information on the first operation screen including a display area to be displayed in association with the display area for displaying a capture button for capturing image data from the electronic camera is generated and manually operated. Based on other types of data to which the same related information is assigned, data to be input from the electronic camera is selected, and based on the manual operation on the capture button, the image data and other types of selected data are selected from the electronic camera. A process including a step of inputting data is executed.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an embodiment of an information processing apparatus of 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.
[0011]
A CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display 2 displays and outputs an image signal output from the personal computer 1.
[0012]
The keyboard 3 (designating 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.
[0013]
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, it is also possible to control the electronic camera by transmitting a predetermined control command from the personal computer 1 to the electronic camera 5.
[0014]
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.
[0015]
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 amplified with a predetermined gain by an amplifier that is also built in. Is output as audio.
[0016]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the personal computer 1 shown in FIG.
[0017]
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.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 2, the personal computer 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 20 (association means, display information generation means), a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 22, a VRAM (Video Random Access). Memory) 23 (output means) and interface (I / F) 24 (first input means, second input means).
[0019]
The CPU 20 performs various calculations and controls the entire apparatus. The ROM 21 stores 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.
[0020]
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.
[0021]
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.
[0022]
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.
[0023]
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.
[0024]
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.
[0025]
The CPU 40 performs various calculations and controls the entire apparatus. The ROM 41 stores various programs that are executed by the CPU 40.
[0026]
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.
[0027]
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.
[0028]
The LCD 44 is configured to display and output an image corresponding to the bitmap stored in the VRAM 43.
[0029]
An input unit 46, an A / D converter 48, a CCD 49, an optical system driving unit 50, a flash lamp 51, and an external personal computer 1 are connected to the I / F 45. The CPU 40 drives these devices via the I / F 45.
[0030]
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.
[0031]
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.
[0032]
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.
[0033]
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).
[0034]
Similarly, the flash lamp driving unit 51 is controlled by the CPU 40 to turn on a flash lamp (not shown).
[0035]
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.
[0036]
As shown in this figure, the same index (related) information (for example, audio data recorded simultaneously with a predetermined main image or sub-image such as a memo written on the predetermined main image) , M0000001, etc.), and the data are associated with each other.
[0037]
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.
[0038]
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.
[0039]
The main image data on the right side is accompanied only with audio data, and an index M0000005 is assigned to each data.
[0040]
The index information is generated by the CPU 40 when the main image is taken, and is given to each data.
[0041]
FIG. 5 shows one mode of storage when the above data is stored in the RAM 42 shown in FIG.
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 5A, the RAM 42 stores main image data, sub image data, and audio data in a mixed form.
[0043]
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.
[0044]
In this example, M0000001 is assigned as index information, 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.
[0045]
Note that $ indicates that the subsequent numbers are expressed in hexadecimal.
[0046]
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.
[0047]
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.
[0048]
The program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed in the personal computer 1 shown in FIG. When this processing is executed, in step S1, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 sends a control command to the electronic camera 5 via the I / F 24. 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.
[0049]
In step S2, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 extracts an index from the acquired header information of the main image, and proceeds to step S3.
[0050]
In step S3, 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.
[0051]
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, if it is determined that there is audio information having the same index (YES), the process proceeds to step S4, and if it is determined that there is no audio information (NO), the process proceeds to step S5.
[0052]
In step S5, the CPU 20 writes predetermined data in the VRAM 23 to display an icon indicating the audio data on the CRT display with a default display color. Then, the process proceeds to step S6.
[0053]
In step S4, 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 S6.
[0054]
FIG. 7 is a photograph of an intermediate image of the list displayed on the CRT display 2 by the processing of FIG.
[0055]
In this display example, in a browser window 95 entitled “Harmony Browser”, a thumbnail image 81 (described later) in which the main image is reduced at a predetermined ratio, and an icon (button) indicating the presence or absence of data other than the main image are displayed. ) Are displayed in a plurality (as many as the number recorded in the RAM 22 of the electronic camera 5).
[0056]
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.
[0057]
When the process of step S4 or step S5 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 S4, 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 S5, the default display color (for example, black) is displayed to indicate that there is no audio information.
[0058]
The functions of the thumbnail area 80 button and the upper left button of the browser window 95 will be described later.
[0059]
Returning to FIG. 6, in step S <b> 6, 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> 3. Whether to search.
[0060]
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 S7, and the sub image If it is determined that there is no data (NO), the process proceeds to step S8.
[0061]
In step S7, the overlay button 85 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed in a display color (for example, green) different from the default to indicate that sub-image data exists. In step S8, the overlay button 85 is displayed in a default display color (for example, black) to indicate that no sub-image exists.
[0062]
In step S9, 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.
[0063]
In step S <b> 10, 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.
[0064]
In subsequent step S11, 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.
[0065]
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 main image data exists (YES), the process returns to step S1 and the same processing as described above is repeated. If it is determined that the main image data does not exist (NO), the process ends (END).
[0066]
According to the above processing, as shown in FIG. 7, data having the same index is displayed on the screen in association with each other. The user can grasp intuitively.
[0067]
Here, the functions of various buttons provided in the browser window 95 shown in FIG. 7 will be briefly described.
[0068]
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.
[0069]
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.
[0070]
The capture button 87 reads a full-size image (an image in which pixels are not thinned out) from the electronic camera 5.
[0071]
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.
[0072]
The delete button 89 deletes the data displayed in the designated thumbnail area from the RAM 42 of the electronic camera 5.
[0073]
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. If the inside of the rectangle is not checked, only the buttons 83 to 85 and the index 82 are displayed as will be described later.
[0074]
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. .
[0075]
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.
[0076]
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.
[0077]
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.
[0078]
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 8, a process when various buttons displayed on the upper part of the thumbnail area 80 are pressed will be described. 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.
[0079]
When this process is executed, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 determines whether or not the specific thumbnail area 80 is designated by the keyboard 3 or a pointing device such as a mouse (not shown) in step S20. As a result, if it is determined that the specific thumbnail area 80 is designated (YES), the process proceeds to step S21. If it is determined that the specific thumbnail area 80 is not designated (NO), the process returns to step S20 and the same process is performed. repeat.
[0080]
In step S21, the type of data to be reproduced is set. For example, when the sound button 84 or the overlay button 85 is pressed by the keyboard 3 or a mouse (not shown), these display colors are changed to, for example, red, indicating that the information is not reproduced. However, when audio data and sub-image data are not included, the display color is not changed even when these buttons are pressed.
[0081]
In step S22, the CPU 20 determines whether or not the capture button 87 displayed on the upper left of the browser window 95 has been pressed. As a result, if it is determined that the capture button 87 has been pressed (YES), the process proceeds to step S23. If it is determined that the capture button 87 has not been pressed (NO), the process returns to step S22 and is the same as described above. Repeat the process.
[0082]
In step S <b> 23, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 reads data designated by the button on the thumbnail area 80 from the electronic camera 5. In step S81, the read data is reproduced.
[0083]
For example, if the thumbnail area 80 including both the audio and the sub image (thumbnail area 80 corresponding to the main image in which the sub image and the audio are recorded together) is specified, YES is determined in step S20. Proceed to step S21.
[0084]
If only the overlay button 85 is pressed in step S21, the display color of the overlay button 85 is changed to red (indicating that the sub-image is not read).
[0085]
Subsequently, when the capture button 87 is pressed, YES is determined in step S22, and the process proceeds to step S23. Then, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 1 sends a predetermined control command to the electronic camera 5 and reads main image data and audio data corresponding to the designated thumbnail area 80 (the overlay button 85 is pressed). Therefore, the sub image data is not read), and the process proceeds to step S24.
[0086]
In step S24, the main image data corresponding to the designated thumbnail area 80 is displayed in a window newly displayed on the screen, and sound is reproduced. Then, the process ends (END).
[0087]
According to such a process, it becomes possible to select and reproduce only necessary information from the data recorded in the electronic camera 5, thereby reducing the time for reproducing unnecessary data. It becomes possible.
[0088]
In the above embodiment, when the sound button 84 is pressed, it is determined that the sound information is unnecessary and the sound reproduction is stopped. Of course, when pressed, only the sound may be read out from the electronic camera 5 and played back.
[0089]
FIG. 9 shows a photograph of an intermediate image of a display example when the inside of the square on the left side of (Show Thumbnails) is not checked in the browser window 95 shown in FIG. In this display example, each main image data has a unique file name. In this display example, the same parts as those in FIG.
[0090]
In this display example, a small box 100 including a file name 101, an information button 83, a sound button 84, and an overlay button 85 is displayed in the browser window 95.
[0091]
The functions of the various buttons in this display example are the same as those shown in FIG.
[0092]
According to such a display method, since it is not necessary to display thumbnail images, it is possible to reduce the time required for the personal computer 1 to read thumbnail image data from the electronic camera 5 and perform playback processing. Display is possible. Further, compared with the case of FIG. 7, the display area is narrowed by the amount that the thumbnail image is not displayed, so that a large number of file names can be displayed on the screen at one time. As a result, particularly when a large amount of data is recorded, the data can be quickly selected.
[0093]
【The invention's effect】
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, information processing method according to claim 3, and, according to the recording medium according to claim 4, quickly retrieved or reproducing the data recorded in an electronic camera or the like It becomes possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an embodiment of an information processing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the personal computer 1 shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the electronic camera 5 illustrated in FIG. 1;
4 is a diagram showing an outline of data stored in a RAM 42 of FIG. 3;
5 is a diagram showing an aspect of storage of data stored in a RAM 42 in FIG. 3. FIG.
6 is a flowchart for explaining an example of processing executed in the personal computer 1 shown in FIG.
7 is a photograph of an intermediate image of a list displayed as a result of the processing shown in FIG.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of processing when a predetermined operation is performed in the display example shown in FIG.
9 is a photograph of an intermediate image showing another display form of the list shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
3 Keyboard (specifying means)
20 CPU (association means, display information generation means)
23 VRAM (output means)
24 I / F (first input means, second input means)

Claims (4)

In an information processing apparatus connected to an electronic camera that records image data and other types of data related to the image data as recording units, and assigns the same related information to each data and records it on a data recording medium.
Input from the electronic camera is reduced image data obtained by reducing the image data and information indicating the presence or absence of other types of data to which the same related information as the image data corresponding to the reduced image is added. First input means;
A display area that associates and displays the reduced image and an icon indicating the presence or absence of the other type of data based on the reduced image data and information indicating the presence or absence of the other type of data; and the image data Display information generating means for generating information on a first operation screen including a display area for displaying a capture button for capturing the image from the electronic camera;
Based on a manual operation, selection means for selecting data to be input from the electronic camera among other types of data to which the same related information is given,
Second input means for inputting the image data and the other type of data selected by the selection means from the electronic camera based on a manual operation on the capture button;
An information processing apparatus comprising: The display information generation means includes a display area for displaying the file name information of the image data in association with an icon indicating the presence or absence of the other type of data, and a second operation including a display area for displaying the capture button. Generates screen information and switches between the first operation screen and the second operation screen based on a manual operation
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1. An information processing apparatus connected to an electronic camera that records image data and other types of data related to the image data as recording units, and gives the same related information to each data and records the data on a data recording medium,
Input from the electronic camera is reduced image data obtained by reducing the image data, and information indicating the presence or absence of other types of data to which the same related information as the image data corresponding to the reduced image is assigned. ,
A display area that associates and displays the reduced image and an icon indicating the presence or absence of the other type of data based on the reduced image data and information indicating the presence or absence of the other type of data; and the image data Generating information on a first operation screen including a display area for displaying a capture button for capturing from the electronic camera,
Based on manual operation, select the data to be input from the electronic camera among other types of data to which the same related information is given,
Based on a manual operation on the capture button, the image data and the selected other type of data are input from the electronic camera.
An information processing method characterized by the above. In a computer of an information processing apparatus connected to an electronic camera that records image data and other types of data related to the image data on a data recording medium by giving the same related information to each data as a recording unit ,
Input from the electronic camera is reduced image data obtained by reducing the image data, and information indicating the presence or absence of other types of data to which the same related information as the image data corresponding to the reduced image is assigned. ,
A display area that associates and displays the reduced image and an icon indicating the presence or absence of the other type of data based on the reduced image data and information indicating the presence or absence of the other type of data; and the image data Generating information on a first operation screen including a display area for displaying a capture button for capturing from the electronic camera,
Based on manual operation, select the data to be input from the electronic camera among other types of data to which the same related information is given,
Based on a manual operation on the capture button, the image data and the selected other type of data are input from the electronic camera.
A recording medium on which a program for executing processing including steps is recorded.

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