JP6565763B2 - Imaging apparatus, imaging system, and imaging program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographing apparatus, a photographing system, and a photographing program.

  In places where customer confidentiality is handled, such as a data center where multiple servers that store customer information are located, take images taken inside the office to the outside in order to prevent leakage of information outside the office. That is limited. However, for example, when a device failure occurs in a facility, in order to quickly recover the device, it is necessary to acquire an image indicating the failure location and the content of the failure and take the acquired image outside the facility. There is a case.

  Therefore, in the prior art, as disclosed in, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 below, when a specific symbol or the like is included in a captured image, shooting is restricted from that symbol. Extract information about restricted areas. Based on the extracted information, the restricted area in the captured image is prevented from being recorded or masked to prevent security leaks when the captured image is taken outside. It was.

  Furthermore, in order to prevent leakage of confidential information, it is required to strictly manage the photographed image so that only the authorized person can see the photographed image. Therefore, conventionally, for example, as disclosed in Patent Documents 3 and 4 below, authentication is performed when a captured image is displayed, and the captured image is displayed only when authentication is appropriately performed. Is done.

JP 2011-244251 A JP 2012-78900 A JP 2009-55630 A JP 2006-287514 A

  However, in the techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when the above-described symbol is hidden by a finger, dust, or the like at the time of shooting, the image of the symbol is not included in the shot image. It is possible to record the image of the restricted area and take it out to the outside, and it is impossible to reliably prevent the leakage of confidential information.

  In addition, in order to strictly manage captured images, authentication is performed when displaying captured images. For example, when attempting to reconfirm a captured image captured by a capturing device on the spot. The photographer must perform authentication work such as inputting a password, and confirming the photographed image is very troublesome.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is a new and improved technique capable of easily confirming a photographed image while preventing leakage of confidential information. An imaging apparatus, an imaging system, and an imaging program are provided.

  In order to solve the above problems, according to an aspect of the present invention, an imaging unit that acquires an image, an information extraction unit that extracts processing information included in the acquired image acquired by the imaging unit, and the information extraction unit Based on the extraction result, a processing unit that processes the acquired image, a storage unit that stores the processed image processed by the processing unit in association with the processing information, and another image acquired by the imaging unit When other processing information corresponds to the processing information, an imaging apparatus is provided that includes an output unit that outputs the processed image associated with the processing information.

  The information extraction unit may include a code detection unit that detects one or a plurality of information codes included in the acquired image, and an information acquisition unit that acquires the processing information from the detected information code.

  The information code may be one of a one-dimensional code and a two-dimensional code.

  The processing information may include information relating to a shootable range in which image acquisition and storage are permitted.

  When the processing information can be extracted by the information extraction unit, the processing unit may perform a process of masking a part of the acquired image based on the processing information.

  If the processing information cannot be extracted by the information extraction unit, the processing unit may perform a process of masking the entire acquired image.

  The output unit may be a display unit that displays the processed image.

  The output unit may be a data output unit that outputs the processed image to an external device.

  In order to solve the above problem, according to another aspect of the present invention, an imaging unit that acquires an image, an information extraction unit that extracts processing information included in the acquired image acquired by the imaging unit, Based on the extraction result of the information extraction unit, a processing unit that processes the acquired image, a storage unit that stores the processed image processed by the processing unit in association with the processing information, and another acquired by the imaging unit When other processing information from the image corresponds to the processing information, an imaging system including an output unit that outputs the processed image associated with the processing information is provided.

  In order to solve the above problem, according to still another aspect of the present invention, a computer is used to extract an image capturing unit that acquires an image and information extraction that extracts processing information included in the acquired image acquired by the capturing unit. A processing unit that processes the acquired image based on the extraction result of the information extraction unit, a storage unit that stores the processed image processed by the processing unit in association with the processing information, and the imaging unit When other processing information from another acquired image corresponds to the processing information, a program is provided for functioning as an output unit that outputs the processing image associated with the processing information.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily check a captured image while preventing leakage of confidential information.

It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the basic process of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the sticking of the information code 50 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the acquisition image 40 in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the process image 42 in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information code 50 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of the sticking of the information code 50 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the code production apparatus 100 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure of the code creation process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the imaging device 300 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control part 302 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure of the imaging process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure (the 1) of the display process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure (the 2) of the display process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure (the 3) of the display process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the list screen 90 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation screen 92 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation screen 94 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the external device 700 which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure of the display process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the hardware constitutions of the imaging device 300 which concerns on 4th Embodiment.

  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and drawing, about the component which has the substantially same function structure, duplication description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol.

<Basic processing flow>
In the embodiment described below, for example, an image of a subject that is permitted to be shot is acquired in a room (for example, a data center or the like) in which shooting inside is basically restricted. Can be displayed on the spot or externally. At this time, in the present embodiment, for an image of an object or the like for which shooting is restricted, the information code 50 according to the present embodiment is used to restrict the acquisition and display of the image, thereby preventing confidential leakage. be able to.

  First, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, a basic processing flow from creation of an information code 50 to shooting of a subject and display of an acquired image according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the basic processing flow of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of pasting of the information code 50 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the acquired image 40 in the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the processed image 42 in the present embodiment. In the following description, a case where there is a monitor screen 30 as a shootable subject and shooting is restricted for the server 32, the keyboard 34 and the like located around the monitor screen 30 will be described as an example (see FIG. 3). .

  Specifically, in the embodiment described below, the information code 50 is created using the code creation device 100 according to this embodiment shown on the left side of FIG. The information code 50 is a code in which processing information used when a subject is photographed by the photographing apparatus 300 of the present embodiment and the photographed image is processed is recorded, and is affixed to a photographable subject. For example, in FIG. 2, an information code 50 is affixed to the lower side of the monitor screen 30 that is a photographic subject. Details of the information code 50 and the code creation device 100 will be described later.

  Next, the subject (for example, the monitor screen 30) to which the information code 50 is affixed is photographed using the photographing apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment shown on the lower side of FIG. At this time, the acquired image 40 acquired by the imaging device 300 includes, for example, an image of the information code 50 and an image of the server 32, the keyboard 34, etc., whose imaging is restricted, as shown in FIG. The image capturing apparatus 300 extracts processing information from the image of the information code 50, processes the acquired image 40 acquired based on the extracted result, and processes the acquired image 42 (see FIG. 4, FIG. 4 can be imaged). Image processing is performed so that only the monitor screen 30 is displayed. Furthermore, the processed image 42 processed by the photographing apparatus 300 can be displayed on the photographing apparatus 300 by performing a specific operation. Details of the photographing apparatus 300 will be described later.

  The external apparatus 700 shown on the right side of FIG. 1 can display the processed image 42 acquired by the imaging apparatus 300 by performing a specific operation. Details of the external device 700 will be described later.

<Information code 50>
First, the information code 50 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of pasting of the information code 50 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the information code 50 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of pasting of the information code 50 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the information code 50 is a subject (for example, the monitor screen 30) that can be photographed in a room (for example, a data center) in which photographing inside is basically restricted, or the subject. Affixed in the vicinity of The information code 50 is preferably affixed at a position where an image of the information code 50 can be acquired with an accuracy sufficient to analyze the information code 50 when the photographing apparatus 300 focuses on the subject. .

  The information code 50 is a one-dimensional code (for example, a bar code), a two-dimensional code (for example, a QR code (registered trademark)) as shown in FIG. 5, or a code made up of numbers and character strings. The information code 50 may be a serial number tag affixed to a photographable subject.

  The information code 50 includes, as processing information, position information indicating a shootable range 60 (see FIG. 4) in which image acquisition and recording is permitted, subject information for specifying a photographic subject, and a processed image 42. Authentication information (for example, a password, etc.) related to authentication used when displaying, recording, and transferring (see FIG. 4) is recorded. Furthermore, the imaging apparatus 300 described later can extract processing information from the image of the information code 50.

  The position information indicating the shootable range 60 recorded in the information code 50 is extracted from the image of the information code 50 by the photographic device 300. The imaging apparatus 300 uses the extracted position information to process the acquired acquired image 40 (see FIG. 3) so that the area other than the shootable range 60 is not displayed, and obtain a processed image 42 (see FIG. 4). Can do.

  For example, when the information code 50 is a QR code as shown in FIG. 5 and the imageable range 60 is a rectangle as shown in FIG. 4, the center of the information code 50 is the origin 56, and the origin 56 Rectangular imaging in a coordinate system in which the right direction along the left and right sides (50a, b) of the information code 50 is the + X direction and the upper direction of the information code 50 is the + Y direction on the paper surface. It can be shown as coordinate values of four boundary lines surrounding the possible range 60 (see FIG. 5).

  More specifically, the positional information of the imageable range 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the information code 50, the position information of the shootable range 60 indicates, for example, four boundary lines of the shootable range 60 as coordinate values in the coordinate system. Specifically, the position information includes the right end boundary 60a of the shootable range 60 in the + X direction by a predetermined distance from the origin 56 (for example, expressed by a multiple of the length of the upper side 50c of the information code 50). The left end boundary line 60b of the shootable range 60 is indicated by the coordinate value positioned in the −X direction by a predetermined distance from the origin 56 in the same manner as the right end boundary line 60a. The upper boundary 60c of the possible range 60 is indicated by a coordinate value positioned in the + Y direction by a predetermined distance from the origin 56 (for example, expressed by a multiple of the length of the left side 50a of the information code 50). Similarly to the upper boundary line 60c, the lower boundary line 60d of the possible range 60 is indicated by a coordinate value positioned in the −Y direction by a predetermined distance from the origin 56.

  The display of the position information of the shootable range 60 described above is merely an example of the display form. In the present embodiment, the display of the position information of the shootable range 60 may be in another form. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, when a plurality of information codes 50 are attached so as to surround one shootable subject (the monitor screen 30 in the example of FIG. 6), the information code 50 includes a plurality of information codes 50. The information surrounded by the information code 50, that is, the information that sets the rectangular range having each information code 50 as the vertex as the shootable range 60 may be recorded.

  Further, the information code 50 may record subject information for specifying a subject (image-capable subject) from which an image can be acquired and recorded. For example, the subject information for specifying a photographable subject includes the shape and size of the subject (for example, written on the basis of the size of the information code 50). Subject information is extracted from the image of the code 50, and an object in the acquired image 40 that matches the subject information is specified as a shootable subject.

  The information code 50 can also record authentication information used when displaying, recording, and transferring the processed image 42 obtained by the photographing apparatus 300. The authentication information is authentication information (for example, a password) associated with the information code 50, and is used when displaying, recording, and transferring the processed image 42 associated with the information code 50. Further, the authentication information is extracted from the image of the information code 50 by the photographing apparatus 300, and is associated with the processed image 42 processed based on the other processing information extracted from the information code 50, and is stored in the photographing apparatus 300. Remembered. Furthermore, when displaying the processed image 42, the image capturing apparatus 300 acquires an image including the information code 50 again, extracts authentication information from the image, extracts the extracted authentication information, and the stored authentication information. May be matched. If these pieces of authentication information correspond to each other, the photographing apparatus 300 displays the processed image 42. Details of the operation of the photographing apparatus 300 will be described later.

  Note that the above-described position information, authentication information, and the like are merely examples of processing information recorded in the information code 50, and in the present embodiment, other information may be recorded in the information code 50. Good. Furthermore, processing information such as position information and authentication information recorded in the information code 50 may be stored in the management server 200 (see FIG. 1) that manages the information code 50. Further, the processing information stored in the management server 200 is transmitted to the code creation device 100 described later when the information code 50 is created, or is transmitted to the imaging device 300 or the external device 700 as necessary. be able to.

<< First Embodiment >>
First, a first embodiment for creating an information code 50 to be attached to a subject (for example, the monitor screen 30) photographed by the photographing apparatus 300 will be described.

<Code creation apparatus 100>
First, the basic configuration of the code creation device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the code creation device 100 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the code creation device 100 mainly includes a code creation unit 102 and a print processing unit 104. Hereinafter, each part of the code creation device 100 will be described.

(Code creation unit 102)
The code creation unit 102 obtains processing information acquired from the management server 200 (see FIG. 1) connected to the code creation device 100 (for example, information related to the shootable range 60, authentication information associated with the shootable range 60, and the like). ) Based on the position information indicating the imageable range 60 (see FIG. 4) in which an image can be acquired and recorded, and authentication information (for example, when displaying, recording, and transferring the processed image 42 (see FIG. 4)). , A password, etc.) is a functional unit for creating an information code 50 in which information is recorded. Here, as described above, the information code 50 is a one-dimensional code (for example, a bar code), a two-dimensional code (for example, a QR code) as shown in FIG. 4, or a code composed of numbers and character strings. is there.

(Print processing unit 104)
The print processing unit 104 is a functional unit for printing the information code 50 created by the code creation unit 102. The print processing unit 104 is configured by an output device such as a printer.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the management server 200 that stores processing information used in the code creation device 100 transmits and receives processing information and the like to and from an imaging device 300 and an external device 700 described later. The communication network 202 may mutually connect. The communication network 202 can be wired or wireless, for example, the Internet, IP-VPN (Internet Protocol-Virtual Private Network), dedicated line, LAN (Local Area Network) or WAN (Wide Area Network), infrared communication. It is comprised from arbitrary communication networks. Furthermore, the dedicated line is configured by IP-VPN or the like.

<Process for creating information code 50>
Heretofore, the basic configuration of the code creation device 100 according to the first embodiment has been described. Next, with reference to FIG. 8, an operation in the information code 50 creation process of the code creation device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the code creation process according to the present embodiment.

(Step S101)
The code creating apparatus 100 acquires processing information (for example, information related to the shootable range 60 and authentication information associated with the shootable range 60) related to the shootable subject from the management server 200. At this time, the management server 200 may transmit the authentication information or the like recorded in the created information code 50 to the imaging device 300, the external device 700, or the like. Next, the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S103)
Based on the processing information acquired in step S101, the code creation device 100 creates an information code 50 in which processing information such as position information indicating the shootable range 60 (see FIG. 4) and authentication information is recorded. Next, the process proceeds to step S105.

(Step S105)
The code creation device 100 prints the created information code 50 and ends the process. As shown in FIG. 2, the printed information code 50 is affixed by the creator to the subject that can be photographed or in the vicinity of the subject.

  Note that when the information code 50 is a serial number tag or the like affixed in advance to a photographable subject, the creation processing according to the present embodiment may be omitted. In this case, the image of the serial number tag is stored in the management server 200, and further, information related to the imageable range 60 and processing information such as authentication information are stored in the management server 200 in association with the image.

<< Second Embodiment >>
Next, a second embodiment for acquiring an image of a subject to which the created information code 50 is attached will be described.

<Photographing apparatus 300>
First, the basic configuration of the imaging apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the imaging apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit 302 according to this embodiment.

  The imaging apparatus 300 is a terminal such as a camera, a smartphone with a camera, a future phone, a tablet PC (Personal Computer Assistant), or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), and an imaging location (for example, a data center) where imaging is restricted. It is a photographing device that is permitted to be brought into the camera in advance. Note that the photographing apparatus 300 preferably has an authentication mechanism. For example, the photographing apparatus 300 is activated when a photographer or the like inputs a specific password to the photographing apparatus 300 and authenticates the photographer or the like.

  The hardware configuration of the image capturing apparatus 300 will be described in detail later. A CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Random Access Memory) are input / output interfaces via an internal bus. The input / output interface is connected to an input device, an output device, a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a network interface, a camera, a drive, and a connection port. Furthermore, an application for implementing the present embodiment is installed in the image capturing apparatus 300.

  As illustrated in FIG. 9, the imaging apparatus 300 mainly includes a shooting unit 304, an operation display unit 306, a storage unit 308, a communication unit 310, and a data output unit 312.

(Control unit 302)
The control unit 302 generally controls the operation of the photographing apparatus 300 using hardware such as a CPU and a RAM built in the photographing apparatus 300. Details of the control unit 302 will be described later.

(Shooting unit 304)
The imaging unit 304 captures an image of a real space through a lens, for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), under the control of the control unit 302 (specifically, the imaging control unit 320 described later). An image is formed on the element, and a still image or a moving image is acquired.

(Operation display unit 306)
The operation display unit 306 is an example of a display unit in the present embodiment. The display unit is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) device, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) device, or the like. The operation display unit 306 is an operation operated by a photographer or the like of the processed image 42 (see FIG. 4) or a screen corresponding to the shutter button in accordance with the control of the control unit 302 (specifically, the display control unit 332 described later). Display the screen. In addition, the operation display unit 306 receives various input operations (including a tap operation and the like) on the photographing apparatus 300 by a photographer or the like such as pressing the shutter button, for example, by a touch panel stacked on the operation display unit 306. Note that the operation unit and the display unit of the operation display unit 306 are not limited to being configured as an operation display unit including both the operation function and the display function as described above. The display device as a display unit and the keyboard as an operation unit may be configured as separate units.

(Storage unit 308)
The storage unit 308 stores, for example, various types of software such as an application according to the present embodiment, and various types of data such as the processing image 42 (see FIG. 4) and processing information associated with the processing image 42.

(Communication unit 310)
The communication unit 310 can perform data transmission / reception (including a call) with another external device 700 or the like via a wireless communication network or the like, for example.

(Data output unit 312)
The data output unit 312 can write and read information to and from a removable recording medium such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or a semiconductor memory that is built in or externally attached to the imaging apparatus 300. The data output unit 312 can also write and read information to and from the external device 700 directly connected to the imaging device 300.

<Detailed Configuration of Control Unit 302>
The basic configuration of the image capturing apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment has been described above. Next, details of the control unit 302 of the imaging apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 302 mainly includes an imaging control unit 320, an image analysis unit 322, an information extraction unit 324, an image processing unit 330, a display control unit 332, an operation recognition unit 334, and a communication control unit 336. Have.

(Photographing control unit 320)
The imaging control unit 320 controls the imaging unit 304 of the imaging device 300 in order to acquire an image of the subject. For example, the shooting control unit 320 controls the focal length of the lens of the shooting unit 304 in order to focus on the subject, and further, the accuracy of the subject image obtained by the image analysis unit 322 described later is greater than or equal to a predetermined accuracy. In this case, the photographing unit 304 is controlled so as to acquire an image of the subject at that time.

(Image analysis unit 322)
The image analysis unit 322 analyzes the acquired image 40 (see FIG. 3) acquired by the imaging unit 304. The image analysis unit 322 specifies, for example, an object located at the center of the acquired image 40 as a subject, or outlines, gray values, color information, and the like representing features such as the shape and color of the specified subject in the acquired image 40. Extraction is performed, and the accuracy of the image of the subject is calculated based on the extracted result.

(Information extraction unit 324)
Processing information included in the acquired image 40 (see FIG. 3) acquired by the imaging unit 304 is extracted. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the information extraction unit 324 extracts processing information from a photographable subject or an information code 50 attached to the vicinity of the subject.

  For example, the information extraction unit 324 includes a code detection unit 326 and an information acquisition unit 328. The code detection unit 326 determines, for example, by scanning the acquired image 40 whether the acquired image 40 acquired by the photographing unit 304 includes the information code 50 (see FIG. 3). More specifically, for example, when the information code 50 is a QR code, the code detection unit 326 has a predetermined rectangular dot 52 (see FIG. 5) in a predetermined positional relationship in the acquired image 40. Determine whether or not. Furthermore, when three dots 52 are detected, the code detection unit 326 includes a dot pattern that is included in an area surrounded by the dots 52 and that includes small dots 54 that are smaller than the dots 52. One or a plurality of information codes included in the acquired image 40 by determining whether or not these rules are satisfied (for example, determining whether or not a predetermined number of small dots 54 are included in the area). 50 is detected.

  Furthermore, the information acquisition unit 328 acquires processing information from the detected information code 50 when the code detection unit 326 described above detects the information code 50 included in the acquired image 40. Specifically, from the information code 50, for example, position information indicating a shootable range 60 (see FIG. 4) in which an image can be acquired and recorded, subject information for specifying a shootable subject, and an image to be described later Authentication information (for example, a password or the like) used when displaying, recording, and transferring the processed image 42 (see FIG. 4) processed by the processing unit 330 can be acquired.

  In the present embodiment, the information acquisition unit 328 is not limited to acquiring the information directly from the information code 50, and uses, for example, an image of the information code 50 detected by the code detection unit 326. The processing information associated with the image may be acquired by extracting from the management server 200 (for example, when the information code 50 is a serial number tag or the like affixed in advance to a photographic subject) etc).

  Further, the information acquisition unit 328 can determine whether or not the authentication information extracted from the information code 50 corresponds to the authentication information associated with the processed image 42 and stored in the storage unit 308.

(Image processing unit 330)
The image processing unit 330 performs processing on the acquired image 40 acquired by the imaging unit 304 based on the extraction result of the information extraction unit 324. For example, when the position information indicating the shootable range 60 can be acquired from the information code 50 by the information acquisition unit 328 of the information extraction unit 324 from the acquired image 40, the image processing unit 330 Image processing is performed by applying a mask such as white, black, or gray or applying a mosaic to an area other than the imageable range 60 to obtain a processed image 42 (see FIG. 4). In addition, the image processing unit 330 is configured such that the information extraction unit 324 (the code detection unit 326 and the information acquisition unit 328) does not detect the information code 50 from the acquired image 40 or indicates a shootable range 60 (see FIG. 4). When information or subject information for specifying a photographic subject cannot be acquired, image processing is performed by applying a mask such as white, black, or gray or applying a mosaic to the entire acquired image 40. And the processed image 42 may be acquired.

(Display control unit 332)
The display control unit 332 displays the processed image 42 processed by the image processing unit 330, an operation screen (for example, a list screen shown in FIG. 15) for guiding a photographer or the like to operate the image capturing apparatus 300, and the like. The operation display unit 306 is controlled so as to be displayed on the screen 306.

(Operation recognition unit 334)
When the operation recognizing unit 334 receives an operation of a photographer or the like on the operation screen displayed on the operation display unit 306, the operation recognizing unit 334 activates various functions of the image capturing apparatus 300 according to the received operation. For example, when the operation recognizing unit 334 receives an input operation of authentication information (for example, a password) by a photographer or the like, the input authentication information is associated with the processed image 42 and stored in the storage unit 308. It can also be determined whether or not the authentication information is supported.

(Communication control unit 336)
The communication control unit 336 controls the communication unit 310 described above so as to transmit / receive the acquired processed image 42 (see FIG. 4) and the like to the external device 700 and the like.

  Note that each functional unit of the above-described imaging apparatus 300 is not limited to being configured as being included in the single imaging apparatus 300, and is configured as a separate apparatus that constitutes a single imaging system. In this case, separate device groups constitute one photographing system. In addition, the photographing system may further include another device.

<Shooting process>
The basic configuration of the imaging apparatus 300 according to the second embodiment has been described above. Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, an operation in the photographing process of the photographing apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the shooting process according to the present embodiment.

  In the shooting process described below, a device failure or the like occurs in a data center where internal shooting is basically restricted. A case where a series of operations from acquiring and storing an image of the monitor screen 30 of the apparatus shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, there is a monitor screen 30 as a subject that can be photographed, and photographing is restricted for the server 32, the keyboard 34, and the like located around the monitor screen 30 (see FIG. 3).

(Step S201)
The photographer brings the photographing apparatus 300 to the photographing place (data center), activates the photographing apparatus 300, and points the lens of the photographing apparatus 300 toward the subject (monitor screen 30). Next, the process proceeds to step S203.

(Step S203)
The photographing apparatus 300 identifies a subject (monitor screen 30) and focuses on the subject. Next, the process proceeds to step S205. Note that focusing may be performed automatically by the imaging apparatus 300 or manually by the photographer.

(Step S205)
The imaging apparatus 300 acquires the image 40 (see FIG. 3) on the monitor screen 30. At this time, the acquired acquired image 40 includes, as shown in FIG. 3, an information code 50, a server 32 positioned around the monitor screen 30, as well as an image of a subject (monitor screen 30) that the photographer wants to shoot. An image of a keyboard 34 or the like is included. Next, the process proceeds to step S207.

(Step S207)
The imaging apparatus 300 determines whether the acquired acquired image 40 includes the information code 50. If the information code 50 is included, the process proceeds to step S209. On the other hand, if the information code 50 is not included, the process returns to step S201, and the lens of the photographing apparatus 300 is once again directed to the subject (monitor screen 30).

(Step S209)
The imaging device 300 extracts the processing information recorded in the information code 50 (in the case of FIG. 3, the information code 50 attached below the monitor screen 30) included in the acquired image 40. The processing information to be extracted is, for example, when displaying, recording, and transferring position information indicating the imageable range 60 (see FIG. 4) and a processing image 42 (see FIG. 4) obtained by processing the acquired image 40. Authentication information to be used. Next, the process proceeds to step S211.

(Step S211)
When the position information of the shootable range 60 can be acquired from the processing information extracted from the information code 50, the image capturing apparatus 300 proceeds to step S213. On the other hand, when the position information of the imageable range 60 cannot be acquired, the process returns to step S201. In addition, when acquiring the said positional information from the extracted process information, it recognizes that it is positional information by the description format of information, for example, and acquires the said information. In step S211, the imaging apparatus 300 includes subject information for specifying a subject (photographable subject) from which the information code 50 can acquire and record an image instead of the position information of the photographable range 60. In the case of the subject, the subject information may be acquired.

(Step S213)
The imaging device 300 performs image processing on the acquired image 40 based on the position information of the shootable range 60 acquired in step S211. Specifically, the imaging apparatus 300 performs image processing for applying a mask such as black, white, or gray to an area other than the shootable range 60 on the acquired acquired image 40, and performs processing as illustrated in FIG. An image 42 is acquired. Next, the process proceeds to step S215. Note that in step S213, the imaging apparatus 300 may perform image processing that applies a mosaic to an area other than the shootable range 60 so that an area other than the shootable range 60 in the acquired image 40 becomes unclear.

(Step S215)
The imaging apparatus 300 displays the processed image 42 obtained by performing the image processing in step S213 on the operation display unit 306. Next, the process proceeds to step S217.

(Step S217)
When the photographer confirms the processed image 42 displayed on the operation display unit 306 and performs an operation on the shutter button of the image capturing apparatus 300 (for example, the shutter button is displayed on the operation display unit 306). Advances to step S219. On the other hand, if the photographer does not operate the shutter button even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the process returns to step S201.

(Step S219)
The imaging apparatus 300 stores the processed image 42 in the storage unit 308 and ends the process. At this time, the photographing apparatus 300 stores the processing information extracted from the information code 50 in step S209, for example, authentication information, in association with the processing image 42.

  In the above-described shooting process, when the information code 50 is not included in the acquired image 40 and the position information indicating the shootable range 60 cannot be acquired from the information code 50 in steps S207 and S211. Returning to step S201. However, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to returning to step S201. For example, the process proceeds to step S213, and black, white, gray, or the like is performed on the entire acquired image 40 in this step. Image processing may be performed in which a mask is applied or a mosaic is applied so that the entire acquired image 40 becomes unclear.

  In step S219, when the processed image 42 is stored in the storage unit 308, the imaging device 300 may transmit authentication information associated with the processed image 42 to the external device 700 or the like. Further, the authentication information may be displayed on the operation display unit 306 in step S219.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the acquired image 40 includes the information code 50, and the position information indicating the shootable range 60 from the information code 50 or the subject from which the image can be acquired and recorded is specified. When the subject information to be acquired can be obtained from the information code 50, an image of the subject to be photographed can be obtained and stored. That is, according to the present embodiment, when the information code 50, the position information indicating the shootable range 60, the subject information, or the like cannot be acquired, the image of the subject to be captured cannot be acquired and stored. It is possible to prevent leakage of confidential information due to acquired images. Further, in the present embodiment, the acquired image 40 is not stored as it is, but the processed image 42 is processed so as not to be displayed or unclear other than the shootable range 60 in the acquired image 40. Since the information is stored, it is possible to prevent leakage of confidential information about an area where photographing is restricted.

<< Third Embodiment >>
Next, a third embodiment in which the stored processed image 42 is displayed on the photographing apparatus 300 will be described. Note that the imaging apparatus 300 used in the present embodiment is the same as the imaging apparatus 300 used in the second embodiment, and therefore the description of the basic configuration of the imaging apparatus 300 is omitted here. Note that the imaging device 300 used in the present embodiment is not limited to the imaging device 300 that generated the processed image 42, and the processed image 42 and the processing image 42 generated from the imaging device 300 that generated the processed image 42. The image capturing apparatus 300 that has acquired the processing information associated with the information may be used.

<Display processing>
With reference to FIGS. 12 to 17, an operation in the display process of the imaging apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment will be described. 12 to 14 are flowcharts of the display processing according to the present embodiment. 15 to 17 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the operation screen according to the present embodiment.

  In the display process described below, an image captured by the image capturing apparatus 300 in the data center is displayed after the photographer (operator) confirms the image again at the shooting location after stopping the display of the image. A case where a series of operations until the selected image is selected and the selected image is displayed on the photographing apparatus 300 will be described as an example.

(Step S301)
As illustrated in FIG. 15, the photographing apparatus 300 displays a list screen 90 of the processed images 42 that is a list of the processed images 42 stored in the storage unit 308 on the operation display unit 306. Next, the process proceeds to step S303. In the present embodiment, the list screen 90 is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 15 and may be other modes.

(Step S303)
The photographer selects a processed image 42 to be displayed from the processed images 42 displayed on the list screen 90. For example, the photographer refers to the data name and shooting time of each processed image from the list screen 90 and operates the box 90a corresponding to the processed image 42 to be displayed, thereby performing the shooting apparatus 300. Can be selected and input. The imaging apparatus 300 that has received the selection input proceeds to step S305.

(Step S305)
The imaging apparatus 300 displays on the operation display unit 306 an operation screen 92 that guides the photographer to select a security mode as shown in FIG. The operation screen 92 is a screen for guiding an operation of selecting an authentication method for displaying the selected processed image 42, and the photographer performs an information code mode in which authentication is performed using the information code 50 or authentication information ( For example, it is possible to select one of password modes in which authentication is performed using a password. Next, the process proceeds to step S307.

(Step S307)
When the photographer selects the information code mode and performs an operation on the button 92a corresponding to the information code mode in the operation screen 92, the photographing apparatus 300 accepts an input for selecting the information code mode, and step S401 is performed. Proceed to (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, when the photographer selects the password mode and performs an operation on the button 92b corresponding to the password mode in the operation screen 92, the photographing apparatus 300 accepts a password mode selection input, and step S501 ( Go to FIG. In the present embodiment, the operation screen 92 is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 16, and may be another mode.

(Step S401)
The following steps are processing when the photographer selects the information code mode. As described above, the photographer activates the photographing apparatus 300 in the data center and points the lens of the photographing apparatus 300 toward the subject (monitor screen 30) photographed during the photographing process. Next, the process proceeds to step S403.

(Step S403)
The photographing apparatus 300 identifies a subject (monitor screen 30) and focuses on the subject. Next, the process proceeds to step S405. Note that focusing may be performed automatically by the image capturing apparatus 300 or manually by the photographer, as in step S203.

(Step S405)
The imaging apparatus 300 acquires the acquired image 40 on the monitor screen 30. At this time, the acquired image 40 includes an information code 50 pasted below the monitor screen 30 as shown in FIG. Next, the process proceeds to step S407.

(Step S407)
The imaging apparatus 300 determines whether the acquired acquired image 40 includes the information code 50. If the information code 50 is included, the process proceeds to step S409. On the other hand, if the information code 50 is not included, the process returns to step S401, and the lens of the photographing apparatus 300 is once again directed to the monitor screen 30.

(Step S409)
The imaging device 300 extracts the processing information recorded in the information code 50 (in the case of FIG. 3, the information code 50 attached below the monitor screen 30) included in the acquired image 40. Here, the processing information to be extracted is authentication information (for example, a password) used when displaying, recording, and transferring the processing image 42 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the information code 50. Then, the imaging apparatus 300 determines whether the extracted authentication information is associated with the authentication information stored in the storage unit 308 by being associated with the selection processing image 42 selected to be displayed. If the extracted authentication information corresponds to the authentication information of the selection process image 42, the process proceeds to step S411. On the other hand, if the extracted authentication information does not correspond to the authentication information of the selection processing image 42, the process returns to step S401, and the lens of the photographing apparatus 300 is directed again to the monitor screen 30.

  In step S409 described above, the imaging apparatus 300 determines that the extracted authentication information corresponds to the authentication information of the selection processing image 42 when the extracted authentication information completely matches the authentication information of the selection processing image 42. May be. Alternatively, if the authentication information does not completely match, but the parts of the authentication information match, that is, if the authentication information corresponds to each other, the imaging apparatus 300 extracts the authentication information May correspond to the authentication information of the selection processing image 42.

(Step S411)
The imaging apparatus 300 displays the selection processing image 42 selected in step S303 on the operation display unit 306, and ends the process.

(Step S501)
The following steps are processing when the photographer selects the password mode. The imaging apparatus 300 displays an operation screen 94 that guides the photographer to input authentication information (for example, a password) as shown in FIG. 17 on the operation display unit 306. Next, the process proceeds to step S503. In the present embodiment, the operation screen 94 is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 17 and may be other modes.

(Step S503)
The photographer inputs authentication information (password) on the operation screen 94. The photographer may acquire the authentication information to be input from the management server 200 in advance or may be acquired by being transmitted from the image capturing apparatus 300. The photographing apparatus 300 receives the authentication information and proceeds to step S505.

(Step S505)
The photographing apparatus 300 determines whether the received authentication information (password) is associated with the authentication information stored in the storage unit 308 by being associated with the selection processing image 42 selected to be displayed. When the received authentication information corresponds to the authentication information of the selection process image 42, the process proceeds to step S507. On the other hand, if the received authentication information does not correspond to the authentication information of the selection processing image 42, the process returns to step S501 to guide the photographer to input authentication information again.

  In step S505 described above, the imaging apparatus 300 determines that the received authentication information corresponds to the authentication information of the selection process image 42 when the received authentication information completely matches the authentication information of the selection process image 42. You may judge. Alternatively, if the authentication information does not completely match, but the parts of the authentication information match, that is, if the authentication information corresponds to each other, the imaging apparatus 300 extracts the authentication information May correspond to the authentication information of the selection processing image 42.

(Step S507)
The imaging apparatus 300 displays the selection processing image 42 selected in step S303 on the operation display unit 306, and ends the process.

  As described above, the photographer may acquire the authentication information (password) used in the password mode in advance from the management server 200 or may be acquired by being transmitted from the imaging apparatus 300. May be. Further, from the viewpoint of strictly managing confidentiality, it is preferable that the authentication information is prepared for each processed image 42. However, in consideration of the management of the photographer, the authentication information may be prepared for each information code 50. You may prepare for every code group which consists of several information code 50. FIG. In the latter case, a plurality of information codes 50 may be managed as one code group, and authentication information prepared for each code group may be stored in the management server 200 in advance.

  In the display process described above, if the acquired image 40 does not include the information code 50 in step S407 and step S409, or the authentication information of the new acquired image 40 corresponds to the authentication information of the selection process image 42. If not, the process returns to step S401. If the received authentication information does not correspond to the authentication information of the selection process image 42 in step S505, the process returns to step S501. However, the present embodiment is not limited to returning to the upstream step as described above. For example, in each step, the process may be terminated without displaying the selection processing image 42.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the processed image 42 acquired in the image capturing process of the second embodiment is displayed on the image capturing device 300, the authentication information stored in association with the processed image 42 is stored. Since the processing image 42 is displayed only when the authentication information corresponding to is acquired or input, it is possible to prevent leakage of confidential information by the processing image 42. For example, in the present embodiment, even when the second photographer uses the same photographing apparatus 300 after being used by the first photographer, the first photographer photographs and stores it in the photographing apparatus 300. Since the second photographer cannot see the processed image 42 as it is, leakage can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the photographer wants to reconfirm the processed image 42 photographed by the photographing device 300 in the photographing place on the spot, the photographer turns the photographing device 300 toward the subject of the processed image 42 again. Thus, since the processed image 42 can be displayed, the photographer can easily confirm the processed screen 42 without performing a troublesome operation (for example, inputting a password).

  Note that the above-described display processing is performed not only when the processed image 42 is displayed on the photographing apparatus 300 but also when, for example, the processed image 42 is transmitted from the photographing apparatus 300 to another external device 700 or the like, a removable recording medium, or the like. It can also be applied when writing to. At this time, the authentication information associated with the processed image 42 is transmitted or written in association with the processed image 42 together with the processed image 42.

<< Fourth Embodiment >>
Finally, a fourth embodiment in which the stored processed image 42 is displayed on the external device 700 will be described.

<External device 700>
First, the basic configuration of the external device 700 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the external device 700 according to this embodiment.

  The external device 700 is a terminal such as a PC (Personal Computer), a smartphone, a tablet PC, or a PDA, and the hardware configuration of the external device 700 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM via an internal bus. The input / output interface is connected to an input device, an output device, a storage device such as an HDD, a network interface, a drive, and a connection port. In addition, an application for implementing this embodiment is installed in the external device 700.

  As illustrated in FIG. 18, the external device 700 mainly includes a control unit 702, a display unit 704, an operation unit 706, a storage unit 708, a communication unit 710, and a data output unit 712.

(Control unit 702)
The control unit 702 generally controls the operation of the external device 700 using hardware such as a CPU and a RAM built in the external device 700. For example, when the control unit 702 receives an input operation of authentication information (for example, a password) for the operation unit 706 described later by the operator, the input authentication information is stored in the storage unit 708 described later. Whether or not it corresponds to the authentication information associated with the processed image 42 and stored in the storage unit 708 similarly to the processed image 42 can be determined.

(Display unit 704)
The display unit 704 is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display device or the like, and displays the processed image 42 (see FIG. 4), an operation screen operated by the operator, and the like according to the control of the control unit 702.

(Operation unit 706)
The operation unit 706 is realized by a keyboard or the like, for example, and accepts an operator's operation. Note that the display unit 704 and the operation unit 706 are not limited to being configured as separate objects. For example, the display unit 704 and the operation unit 706 are integrated to include both functions of the display unit 704 and the operation unit 706. It may be configured as an operation display unit.

(Storage unit 708)
The storage unit 708 stores, for example, various types of software such as an application according to the present embodiment, and various types of data such as the processing image 42 (see FIG. 4) and processing information associated with the processing image 42.

(Communication unit 710)
The communication unit 710 can transmit and receive data to and from the imaging device 300 via a wireless communication network or the like, for example.

(Data output unit 712)
The data output unit 712 can write and read information to and from a removable recording medium such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or a semiconductor memory built in or externally attached to the external device 700. The data output unit 712 can also write and read information to and from an externally connected device that is directly connected to the external device 700.

<Display processing>
With reference to FIG. 19, an operation in display processing of the external apparatus 700 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of display processing according to the present embodiment.

(Step S601)
The external device 700 acquires the processed image 42 stored in the imaging device 300 and stores it in the storage unit 708. At this time, along with the processed image 42, processing information such as authentication information associated with the processed image 42 is also acquired and stored in association with the processed image 42. The method for acquiring the processed image 42 from the imaging apparatus 300 is not particularly limited, and may be acquired by performing wireless or wired communication with the imaging apparatus 300 or the like, or a removable recording medium You may get through. Next, the process proceeds to step S603.

(Step S603)
The external apparatus 700 displays the list screen 90 of the acquired processed image 42 on the display unit 704 (for example, see FIG. 15). Next, the process proceeds to step S605.

(Step S605)
The operator selects a processed image 42 to be displayed from the processed images 42 displayed on the list screen 90. For example, the operator can select and input by operating the box 90 a corresponding to the processed image 42 to be displayed from the list screen 90 using the operation unit 706. Then, the external device 700 accepts the selection input and proceeds to step S607.

(Step S607)
The external device 700 displays on the display unit 704 an operation screen that guides the operator to input authentication information (for example, a password) on the display unit 704. Next, the process proceeds to step S609.

(Step S609)
The operator uses the operation unit 706 to input authentication information (password) to the operation screen. Note that the operator may acquire the authentication information to be input from the management server 200 in advance or may be acquired by being transmitted from the imaging apparatus 300. Then, the external apparatus 700 accepts input of authentication information, and proceeds to step S611.

(Step S611)
The external device 700 determines whether or not the received authentication information (password) is associated with the selection processing image 42 selected to be displayed and corresponds to the authentication information stored in the storage unit 708. If the received authentication information corresponds to the authentication information of the selection process image 42, the process proceeds to step S613. On the other hand, if the received authentication information does not correspond to the authentication information of the selection process image 42, the process returns to step S607 to guide the operator to input authentication information again.

(Step S613)
The external device 700 displays the selection process image 42 selected in step S605 on the display unit 704, and ends the process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the processed image 42 acquired in the above photographing process is displayed on the external device 700, the authentication corresponding to the authentication information stored in association with the processed image 42 is stored. Since the processed image 42 is displayed only when information is input, it is possible to prevent leakage of confidential information by the processed image 42.

  The above display process is not only performed when the processed image 42 is displayed on the external apparatus 700, but, for example, when the processed image 42 is transmitted from the external apparatus 700 to another external connection apparatus or on a removable recording medium. The present invention can also be applied when processing the processed image 42 when writing.

<< Summary >>
As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the acquired image 40 includes the information code 50, and the position information indicating the shootable range 60 from the information code 50 or the subject from which the image can be acquired and recorded. Unless processing information such as subject information for identifying the subject can be acquired from the information code 50, an image of the subject to be photographed cannot be acquired and stored, so that leakage of confidential information due to the acquired image can be prevented. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the acquired image 40 is not stored as it is, but the processed image 42 is processed so that the area other than the shootable range 60 in the acquired image 40 is not displayed or is unclear. As a result, it is possible to prevent leakage of confidential information about an area where photographing is restricted.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the photographer wants to reconfirm the processed image 42 photographed by the photographing apparatus 300 in the photographing place on the spot, the photographer uses the photographing apparatus 300 as the subject of the processed image 42. Since the processed image 42 can be displayed only by turning again, the photographer can easily confirm the processed screen 42 without performing a troublesome operation (for example, inputting a password).

  In the above-described embodiment, the image of the information code 50 is acquired together with the acquisition of the image of the subject. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The image of the code 50 is acquired, the processing information is extracted from the acquired image of the information code 50, and the imaging device 300 is controlled by the extracted processing information. Alternatively, it may be possible to acquire only an image in the shootable range.

  In the above-described embodiment, the monitor screen 30 in the data center has been described as a subject that can be photographed. However, the subject that can be photographed is not limited to this, and a specific rack in the data center. It may be the inside of a printer (for example, a site where a failure or the like is likely to occur), or may be inside a cash handling apparatus (for example, an automatic transaction apparatus (ATM)) that handles cash or the like. In these cases, the information code 50 according to the present embodiment is affixed to a portion that can be photographed.

<< Hardware configuration >>
The embodiment has been described above. Next, a hardware configuration of the imaging apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the imaging apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the imaging apparatus 300 includes a CPU 950, a ROM 952, a RAM 954, an internal bus 956, an input / output interface 958, an input device 960, an output device 962, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 964, a network interface 966, and a camera, respectively. 968, a drive 970 and a connection port 974.

(CPU950)
The CPU 950 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the photographing apparatus 300 according to various programs. Further, the CPU 950 realizes the function of the control unit 302 in the photographing apparatus 300. CPU 950 is configured by a processor such as a microprocessor.

(ROM952)
The ROM 952 stores programs used by the CPU 950, calculation parameters, and the like.

(RAM954)
The RAM 954 temporarily stores programs used in the execution of the CPU 950, parameters that change as appropriate during the execution, and the like.

(Internal bus 956)
The internal bus 956 is constituted by a CPU bus or the like. The internal bus 956 connects the CPU 950, the ROM 952, and the RAM 954 to each other.

(I / O interface 958)
The input / output interface 958 connects the HDD 964 and the network interface 966 to the internal bus 956. For example, the HDD 964 exchanges data with the RAM 954 and the like via the input / output interface 958 and the internal bus 956.

(Input device 960)
The input device 960 is configured as an example of an operation unit of the operation display unit 306 of the imaging device 300. The input device 960 includes, for example, input means for a user to input information, an input control circuit that generates an input signal based on an input by the user, and outputs the input signal to the CPU 950.

(Output device 962)
The output device 962 is configured as an example of a display unit of the operation display unit 306. The output device 962 includes a display device such as a liquid crystal display device or an OLED device as a display unit. This display device displays an image captured by the camera 968, an image generated by the CPU 950, and the like.

(HDD964)
The HDD 964 is a data storage device that functions as the storage unit 308 of the photographing apparatus 300. The HDD 964 stores programs executed by the CPU 950 and various data.

(Network interface 966)
The network interface 966 is a communication interface configured by a communication device or the like for connecting to a communication network such as the Internet. This network interface 966 functions as the communication unit 310. The network interface 966 may be a wireless LAN compatible communication device, an LTE (Long Term Evolution) compatible communication device, or the like.

(Camera 968)
The camera 968 is configured as an example of the imaging unit 304. The camera 968 has a function of forming an image of an external image on an image pickup device such as a CCD or a CMOS through a lens and shooting a still image or a moving image.

(Drive 970)
The drive 970 is a reader / writer for a removable recording medium 972 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or a semiconductor memory, and is built in or externally attached to the photographing apparatus 300. The drive 970 functions as the data output unit 312, and writes information on the mounted removable recording medium 972. Further, the drive 970 can read information recorded on the attached removable recording medium 972 and output the information to the RAM 905.

(Connection port 974)
The connection port 974 is a port for directly connecting the external device 700 to the imaging device 300. The connection port 974 is, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, an IEEE 1394 port, a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) port, or the like. The connection port 974 functions as the data output unit 312, and by connecting the external device 700 to the connection port 974, various data can be exchanged between the imaging device 300 and the external device 700.

  Heretofore, an example of the hardware configuration of the imaging apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment has been shown. Each component described above may be configured using a general-purpose member, or may be configured by hardware specialized for the function of each component. Such a configuration can be appropriately changed according to the technical level at the time of implementation.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can come up with various changes or modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. Of course, it is understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  Moreover, each step in the process of each embodiment mentioned above does not necessarily need to be processed along the order described. For example, the steps may be processed by changing the order as appropriate. Each step may be processed in parallel or individually instead of being processed in time series. Furthermore, the processing method of each step does not necessarily have to be processed according to the described method, and may be processed by other functional units, for example.

  Furthermore, at least a part of the photographing method and the display method according to the above embodiment can be configured by software as an information processing program for causing a computer to function. A program that realizes at least a part of the program is stored in a recording medium such as a flexible disk or a CD-ROM, and is read and executed by the photographing apparatus 300, the external apparatus 700, or another apparatus connected to these apparatuses. Also good. The recording medium is not limited to a removable medium such as a magnetic disk or an optical disk, but may be a fixed recording medium such as a hard disk device or a memory. Furthermore, a program for realizing at least a part of these methods may be distributed via a communication line (including wireless communication) such as the Internet. Further, the program may be distributed in a state where the program is encrypted, modulated or compressed, and stored in a recording medium via a wired line such as the Internet or a wireless line.

30 Monitor screen 32 Server 34 Keyboard etc. 40, 42 Image 50 Information code 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d Side 52, 54 dots 56 Origin 60 Shootable range 60a, 60b, 60c, 60d Border 62 Mask 90, 92, 94 screen 90a box 92a, 92b button 100 code creation device 102 code creation unit 104 print processing unit 200 management server 202 communication network 300 imaging device 302, 702 control unit 304 imaging unit 306 operation display unit 308, 708 storage unit 310, 710 communication unit 312 , 712 Data output unit 320 Imaging control unit 322 Image analysis unit 324 Information extraction unit 326 Code detection unit 328 Information acquisition unit 330 Image processing unit 332 Display control unit 334 Operation recognition unit 336 Communication control unit 700 External Location 704 display unit 706 operation unit 950 CPU
952 ROM
954 RAM
956 Internal bus 958 I / O interface 960 Input device 962 Output device 964 HDD
966 Network interface 968 Camera 970 Drive 972 Removable recording medium 974 Connection port

Claims (10)

A shooting unit for acquiring images;
An information extraction unit for extracting processing information included in the acquired image acquired by the imaging unit;
A processing unit that processes the acquired image based on an extraction result of the information extraction unit;
A storage unit that stores the processing image processed by the processing unit in association with the processing information;
When other processing information from another image acquired by the imaging unit corresponds to the processing information, an output unit that outputs the processed image associated with the processing information;
An imaging device comprising: The information extraction unit includes:
A code detection unit for detecting one or more information codes included in the acquired image;
An information acquisition unit for acquiring the processing information from the detected information code;
The imaging device according to claim 1, comprising:   The imaging device according to claim 2, wherein the information code is one of a one-dimensional code and a two-dimensional code.   The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the processing information includes information related to a shootable range in which image acquisition and storage are permitted.   5. The processing unit according to claim 1, wherein when the processing information can be extracted by the information extraction unit, the processing unit performs a process of masking a part of the acquired image based on the processing information. The imaging device according to any one of the above.   The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the processing unit performs a process of applying a mask to the entire acquired image when the processing information cannot be extracted by the information extraction unit. .   The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit is a display unit that displays the processed image.   The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit is a data output unit that outputs the processed image to an external device. A shooting unit for acquiring images;
An information extraction unit for extracting processing information included in the acquired image acquired by the imaging unit;
A processing unit that processes the acquired image based on an extraction result of the information extraction unit;
A storage unit that stores the processing image processed by the processing unit in association with the processing information;
When other processing information from another image acquired by the imaging unit corresponds to the processing information, an output unit that outputs the processed image associated with the processing information;
Including shooting system. Computer
A shooting unit for acquiring images;
An information extraction unit for extracting processing information included in the acquired image acquired by the imaging unit;
A processing unit that processes the acquired image based on an extraction result of the information extraction unit;
A storage unit that stores the processing image processed by the processing unit in association with the processing information;
When other processing information from another image acquired by the imaging unit corresponds to the processing information, an output unit that outputs the processed image associated with the processing information;
Program to make it function.

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