JPH02292973A - Picture information recording/reproducing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To ensure the retrieving performance which is excellent at reproduction, etc., by recording the transferred pictures after dividing them into plural blocks including the rewritable check information and at the same reproducing those pictures for each block. CONSTITUTION:The cursor display position is moved with push of a cursor key after the IC cards 2a and 2b are set to a CD-ROM driver 3. Then the input retrieving data is registered when an enter key is turned on. The retrieving data is inputted to the cursor position with push of a character key. When the input data is recorded into a CD-ROM 4, each item is inputted as a retrieving header of each album serving as a block with operation of the character key. Then a picture to be reproduced is transferred to an image memory 35 in an image transfer state. The relevant picture data is reproduced and displayed on a TV 7 and then recorded into the CD-ROM 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to an image information recording and reproducing system that takes pictures with, for example, an electronic still camera and transfers or reproduces recorded images as necessary.

[Conventional technology]

This type of system uses an optical card as a medium to record still images conventionally obtained with an electronic still camera, and an index is printed on a part of the surface of the optical card to improve searchability and storage. has been proposed (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 64-30026)
.

In addition, as a similar system, search conditions can be set for information once recorded, and the search conditions can be displayed in the form of a list, and information specified from that can be displayed as a sample image, printed, or A method has been proposed in which the ease of search work is improved by deleting the information (Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 35662/1982).

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) According to the former conventional system, it is difficult to rewrite the search information because it is printed directly on the surface of the optical card, and one optical card can contain multiple search conditions. Searchability is insufficient because various images with .

Further, according to the latter conventional system, although a search method is described, a recording method on a recording medium such as a floppy disk or a hard disk is not disclosed.

The present invention is capable of reproducing images from at least one recording medium, and when transferring recorded images from a first recording medium to a second recording medium, it is possible to transfer each block having a rewritable search item. The purpose is to provide a recording and reproducing system for image information.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention transfers a plurality of photographed images recorded on a first recording medium to a second recording medium, and at least one of the first and second recording medium 1) An image information recording and reproducing system for reproducing recorded images, comprising a setting means for dividing a transfer image to be recorded on a second recording medium into a plurality of blocks, and inputting rewritable search information for each block. and a reproducing means for reproducing an image recorded in a block selected by either the setting means or the input means.

An IC card may be used as the first recording medium, and a CDROM may be used as the second recording medium.

The search information includes the shooting location, date and time, photographer, and image content.

(Operation) According to the present invention, a plurality of captured images recorded on a first recording medium are transferred to a second recording medium as needed, and at least one of the first and second recording medium The recorded image is played back.The captured image can be transferred for each desired block, and the search information for this block can be changed by rewriting.In addition, the playback of the image can be performed for each block of selected search information. It will be held on.

The transported image is recorded on a small-capacity IC card that can be transferred, and on the other hand, it is recorded on a large-capacity CD-ROM for record storage.

In addition, when searching, it is possible to search based on the location, date and time, photographer, and content of the photographed image.

〔Example) The present embodiment will be described below in the following order.

That is, the first half (FIGS. 1 to 17) describes the camera body side, and the second half (FIGS. 18 to 52) describes the playback device side that reproduces images. The above explanation of the camera body side consists of its configuration, block diagram (by Ill), and flowchart, and the explanation of the player side consists of a block diagram of connections with each external device, the configuration of the CD-ROM driver side, and the menu mode screen. Consists of order.

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of an image information recording and reproducing system according to the present invention.

In the figure, 1 is a camera equipped with a printing unit and a part of a monitor, and its detailed configuration is shown in Figure 2 (A) and Figure 2 (B).
Shown in t. 2 is, for example, a first recording medium (hereinafter referred to as an IC card) composed of SRAM"r: and has a built-in backup battery, which can be attached to and detached from the camera 1, and can be captured by the camera 1 by viewing. Images are recorded as described below.This IC card is configured so that it can be connected to the following external devices.3 is a CD-ROM driver, and the IC card 2 is connected to the CD-ROM driver. The recorded image is transferred to and recorded on the ROM 4 or vice versa.The CD-ROM 4 has a storage capacity of 5 and has a rewritable area.
It is a 40 MB add-on type, one after another, and only once.
It is possible to write and erase (write an erase code to make it unplayable, making it appear as if it has been erased. New data is written in another area. Hereinafter referred to as "erasing").

Furthermore, based on this CD-ROM4, in addition to computer data, various digital information such as audio signals and still images can be used mutually and freely as needed, such as CO■l)aCt DiscInterac.
tive Media (hereinafter referred to as CD-1) system is known. Table 1 shows the main specifications of this CD-1 system.
ocess1ng Unit/Operating S
system) DYUV (Delta YUV) P CM (Pulse Code Modulati
on) ADP CM (Adaptive Dif'
l'erentlal PCM) 5 is a remote control for remotely operating the CD-ROM driver 3 using ultrasonic waves or light, and 6 is a remote controller for specifying a reproduced image when reproducing images recorded on the CD-ROM 4. This is a keyboard used as a search information input device. The above CD-ROM
The driver 3 is designed to be connectable to a CRT 7 for playback, a printer 8, or a telephone or TV phone II 9 for image transmission. After being subjected to predetermined processing, it is output.

On the other hand, IC card 2 has facsimile 10 and video phone 11.
It can be attached to the Handycoby 12 (portable copying machine), and when attached to the facsimile 10 and TV 11 episode 11, captured images are transmitted via telephone line, and when attached to the Handycobee 12, captured images are transmitted. is copied. Each part of this system will be explained below.

First, regarding camera 1, Fig. 2 (A) and Fig. 2 (B)
Explain using.

FIG. 2 (A> is a perspective view of the camera 1.

In the figure, 102 is a photographing lens, 1o3 is a flash light emitting unit, e104 is a camera activation switch that activates the camera when it is on the ON side and stops it when it is on the OFF side, and 105 is a switch for starting the camera. The start button functions as a shooting start button when photographing a subject, and as a print start button when printing a subject. Reference numeral 106 denotes a display section made of, for example, a liquid crystal, provided at a suitable position on the upper surface of the camera. This display section 106 displays a display indicating that the camera mode is in effect and a frame number when performing a dancing motion, and a display indicating that the frame number is in a print mode when performing a print motion, as will be described later. The captured image is read out from the IC card 2 on which it is recorded or from the built-in memory of the camera 1, and the image is reproduced and displayed. Further, in the case of a print operation, in addition to the frame number of the print image, each operation status such as printing in progress and print completion is also displayed.

107 and 108 are switches, and when shooting, the projection lens 10
2 to the telephoto side or wide side, respectively, and set to the telephoto side or wide side, the photographing lens 102 becomes 2l! ! Switch to a similar shooting magnification. Switches 107 and 108 are used to forward or reverse recorded images, respectively, during playback.

The movable part 101a provided at the end of the camera body has a printer part therein, and is made ready for printing by pulling it out in the direction of the arrow in the figure. 109 is a finder lens for photographing, 112 is a TV output switch, 113 is a TV output terminal, and 114 is an erase switch for erasing recorded images. Also, 1
11 is an insertion slot for the IC card 2, and a photographed image is recorded on the inserted IC card 2.

FIG. 2(B) shows the movable part 10 in FIG. 2(A) above.
1a is pulled out and ready for printing. FIG.

In addition, in the figure, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 2(A) indicate the same items.

By pulling out the movable part 101a, the thermal head (see 420 in FIG. 9) and the transfer ink film 2
01 and print frame 202 (hatched area) appear. In this state, when the print start button 105 is operated, the thermal head 420 moves and scans in the direction of the arrow in the figure, so that the desired image is printed on the bottom surface of the print frame 202. The width of the transfer ink film 201 is sufficient to cover the print frame 202.The vertical and horizontal walls of the movable part 101a are provided with markings for the operator to use. Marks such as positioning lines 203 are attached to each of them to indicate the print position.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the camera 1.

301 is a system controller (hereinafter referred to as CPU) that controls the operation of the entire camera 1 including the printer unit.
It is. Reference numeral 302 denotes a block that has a solid-state image device (hereinafter referred to as COD) into which a photographed image is taken, and performs driving thereof, processing of input images, recording on the IC card 2, printing operations, etc., which will be described in detail later. 303 is a photometry unit that measures the brightness of a subject and outputs photometry data to the CPU 301; 304 is the above-mentioned figure 2 (A) and figure 2 C
The display unit is made up of the display unit 106 and the drive unit for the display unit 106 described in B), and displays display data from the CPU 301 and recorded images from the block 302 on the display unit 106.
It is displayed and played on the screen. 305 is the above-mentioned figure 2 (A
> and the flash section shown in FIG. 2(B), which is composed of a flash light emitting section 103 and a capacitor that accumulates charge for emitting light, and charges the capacitor and causes the flash light emitting section 103 to emit light based on a signal from the CPU 301. At the same time, the cPU301c sends a signal indicating that charging is complete.
Output 11.306&*Exposure time T from CPU301
v N aperture l [ A Exposure calculation results such as v and C described later
This is an exposure control section that performs camera exposure control based on a timing signal for COD driving generated by the OD-TG (Fig. 4). 307 is for driving the CCD, for example 2
A high voltage VH of 0V and, for example, 5V to drive each part.
The high voltage VH is supplied to the COD by a signal (P) from the CPU 301. Next, switch *SM~SE
I will explain about it. SM is a main switch for starting the camera including the printer section, and corresponds to the switch 104 shown in FIG. 2(A). SR is a start switch that is operated as a shooting start button when performing a photographing operation and as a print start button when performing a printing operation.
This corresponds to the start button 105 shown in A). SP is a switch that is turned on when the movable part 101a is pulled out, and detects that the printing operation has started.

The ST functions as a switch to switch the photographing lens 102 to the telephoto side during a shooting operation, and on the other hand, during playback and other operations other than the shooting operation, it sequentially reproduces images stored in the IC card 2 or the memory inside the camera on the display unit 106. It is operated by the progressive access button and IJ, and corresponds to the switch 107 shown in FIG. 2(A). When this ST functions as a forward access button, the next stored image is played every time it is turned on. The SW functions as a switch to switch the photographing lens 102 to the wide side during photographing operation, and on the other hand, during playback and other purposes other than photographing operation, the SW functions to sequentially display the images stored in the internal memory of the camera on the display unit 106. This functions as an access button for reverse playback, as shown in Figure 2 (A).
This corresponds to the switch 108 shown in FIG. When this SW functions as a reverse access button, the previous stored image is played back every time it is turned on.

Sv is a switch that, when turned on, outputs the image stored in the IC card 2 or the memory inside the camera to a TV (not shown) connected to the camera body, and is the switch 112 shown in FIG. 2(A). corresponds to By turning on this switch Sv, the operator can enlarge and view the captured image on the display unit 106 as well as on the attached TV screen. S.C.
is a switch that detects whether or not the IC card 2 is inserted into the insertion slot 111 of the camera body, and is turned on when the IC card 2 is inserted. S
E is a recorded image erasing switch, which corresponds to the switch 114 shown in FIG. 2(A). When this switch SE is turned on during printing or TV playback, the image displayed on the monitor is erased from the IC card 2 or internal memory. In addition, switches SP, ST, SW, SV
and SC are respectively input to the AND circuit AN1, and when one of them is turned on, - processing of an interrupt INT, which will be described later, is performed.

Next, FIG. 4 shows the COD in block 302 shown in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the printer section, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram of TV playback.

In FIG. 4, the CCD 401 is a solid-state wi image element equipped with an electronic shutter function as described above, and has R, G, and B stripe filters. COD-TG
402 is for supplying I11 signals and clocks to each circuit in this block, and generates a shutter operation control signal for the CCD 401 and a clock for driving image signal readout, a clock for the CDS 403, and a clock for the A/D converter 404. Clock generation and address controller 40
Generates a clock to 6. CDS403 is CC040
This method performs sampling for double correlation on one output image signal. A/D converter 404 is a CCD
This converts the analog output image signal of 401 into digital data. In this embodiment, an 8-bit A/D converter 404 is used, but an appropriate number of bits can be selected depending on the required image quality. The internal memory 405 is a SRAM having a short access time, for example, and is used to take in serial data from the CCD 401 and store image data. This internal memory 405 has a work area which is used during image processing in addition to an image area having a capacity capable of storing at least one frame of photographed images.

Further, the internal memory 405 also stores the results of data compression processing performed by the processor 407.

The address controller 406 receives the clock from the COD-TG 402 when taking in data from the CCD 401, and serially outputs the write address signal of the internal memory 405, and also outputs the I/O output and address signal output from the processor 407 for processing. Decode and internal memory 405
Outputs the address signal to the IC, and further outputs the processing result data to the IC
The serial clock is read out at a low speed in order to write to an external recording medium such as the card 2. The table ROM 408 has a white balance (hereinafter referred to as WB) which will be described later.
Coefficient data for WB when performing corrections (referred to as ) and coefficient data for γ correction when performing color conversion for printers and TVs are written in advance. processor 4
07 performs each digital signal processing shown in FIG. 7 on the image data. The image data in the internal memory 405 is stored in the format shown in FIG.
, B is subjected to further compression processing such as WB processing and γ correction processing, and then written to the same address again.

Note that WB processing is performed using a table ROM 408 in which conversion coefficients predetermined for color temperature information from the WB sensor 412 are stored.
The γ correction process further converts the color-converted data via a table ROM 408 in which predetermined conversion coefficients are stored. In addition, in the compression process, for example, the original data is separated into a Y signal and a color difference C (U.V) signal by 1!1 degrees and compressed to 2/3, and then the difference from the previous value is calculated for each Y, U, ■. The CD shown in Table 1 above is compressed to 1/2 and compressed to 1/3 as a whole.
- 1 DYIJV compression method.

Buffer 409 and internal memory 405! It is interposed between C and C and C and C to temporarily store output image data from internal memory 405. address controller 410
outputs the contents stored in the buffer 409 and generates read and write address signals for writing to the IC card 2.

Gate 411 is internal memory 405 or IC card 2
This function switches the connection between the CPU 3 and the processor 407, and connects the internal memory 405 and the IC card 2.
Switching control is performed by 01.

Note that 413 is a device that converts the analog signal of the WB sensor 412 into digital, and 210 is an internal battery of the IC power card 2.

The operation of the above block configuration will now be described. C.P.
When the start switch SR is turned on in the photographing mode, the U301 outputs a start signal to the COD-TG 402 and drives the photometry section 303 to perform photometry. The exposure control unit 306 controls the aperture based on the aperture value Av obtained from the photometry result, and further outputs the shutter control F to the ccD-TG 402 in accordance with the exposure time Tv.
401 exposure is performed.

After the exposure is completed, the CPU 301 switches the address controller 406 to output a serial signal, and outputs a read permission signal to the COD-TG 402. As a result, the image data captured in the COD 401 is transferred to the internal memory 405. After transfer, CPU3
01 connects the address controller 406 to the processor 407
communication is performed by switching to the side, and outputs a command signal to perform WB processing, γ correction processing, etc., and further compression processing on the image data, as will be described in detail in FIG. The image data subjected to each process is then stored in the internal memory 405 again.

On the other hand, if the IC card 2 can store data, the CPU 301
switches the gate 411 to connect the internal memory 405 and the IC card 2, and also connects the address controller 40.
6, 410 to output an address signal. This results in
Image data in internal memory 405 is transferred into IC card 2 via buffer 409.

Next, a block diagram of the printer section will be explained with reference to FIG.

The address controller 414 transfers compressed image data that has been subjected to various processes in the IC card 2 to a predetermined position in the processing work memory 416 in response to instructions from the processor 415. Note that the above-mentioned predetermined means, for example, that data is stored for each row of the memory. Further, the address controller 414 decodes the address signal from the processor 415 and outputs the address signal to the work memory 416 during each signal processing described later.

The work memory 416 has a short access time, for example, SR.
AM is used for importing compressed data in the IC card 2, temporarily storing data, and saving processing results. The table ROM 417 is pre-written with γ correction coefficient data for converting image data for a TV into image data for a printer, and bitmap data for area r@ toning, which will be described later, in order to apply shading to pixels to be printed. It is rare.

The processor 415 demodulates the compressed data in the IC card 2, that is, decompresses it, converts the data for printer use, and performs the above-mentioned γ correction and area gradation using the table ROM 417. That is, the compressed data is expanded to generate intensity Y and a color difference C signal, which will be described later, and from these signals, a complementary color signal matching the color of the printer's ink is created. Then, γ correction according to the printer is performed from this complementary color signal.

Furthermore, the area of each pixel for each color is converted to fliHl using the pit map in the table ROM 4 1 7, and the result is written to the line sequential memory 418 to create data for each line with a width of 4 dots. Each time the above processing is completed for one line, the processor 415 outputs an end signal to the CPU 301. Note that the decompression process for compressed data is performed using the aforementioned CD-
In the case of 1 system, the true difference is calculated based on the data of IC power 1 and 2, and this difference data is added to the previous and adjacent values to reproduce the original data. In this case, the data in the IC input code 2 is reproduced into the original data by performing an inverse transformation of the transformation performed during compression. The γ correction process converts image data created for a TV into image data for a printer using a table ROM. In addition, area gradation converts the color intensity of each pixel into 16 bits consisting of 4 bits x 4 bits.
This converts the number of dots to be printed.

Then, these 4 bits×4 bits are sequentially taken into the line sequential memory 418 as one unit (one pixel).

The line sequential memory 418 has 4 pits for each pixel.
4-bit data for one line is stored, and the data is output to the buffer 419 of the printer head 420 as data (number of horizontal pixels for one line x 4). The head 420 receives the output from the line sequential memory 418 and the buffer 419 and is heated to thermally transfer ink to paper.

The operation of the above block diagram will be explained.

When in the print mode, the CPIJ 301 detects a print start command to start a print operation. When printing an image stored in the IC card 2, compressed signal data of the image to be printed is transferred from the IC card 2 to a predetermined position in the work memory 416 by the address controller 414. On the other hand, when directly printing the image in the internal memory 405,
A frame (page) in which an image to be printed is stored in internal memory 405 is selected by address controller 406 and taken into work memory 416 via gate 414 and processor 415.

Next, the CPtJ 301 instructs the processor 415 to perform print processing.

The processor 415 receives instructions from the CPU 301,
Read the image data from the work memory 416 and select Cy (cyan), Ye (yellow), MO (magenta), and Bk (black).
Perform the above processing in the order of the ink colors. CPL, 130
1 detects the end of the processing for one line, and controls the line sequential memory 418 and head 420 to print the one line. Each time the printing operation for one line is completed, the head 420 is moved one line in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2(B) to prepare for printing the next line. In this way, the printing process of one frame of image for one color is completed. Then, when the printing process for this one color Cy (cyan) is completed, the same printing process as above is repeated in the order of Ye (yellow), MO (V Zenda) and Bk (j%), thereby 1 The printing process for the frame image is completed.

Alternatively, the head 420 may be moved by one line to form an image for one frame each time the printing process for four colors is completed for each line.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of TV playback, in which an address controller 421 receives an IC power output according to a command from a processor 422.
The compressed image data in the card 2 is transferred to a predetermined position in the video output memory 423. In addition, the above-mentioned predetermined
For example, it means storing data in each row of memory. Further, during signal processing, the address controller 421 decodes the address signal from the processor 422 and outputs the address signal to the video output memory 423, and furthermore, when outputting the composite signal from the video output memory 423, Generates serial address and clock for D/A converter 424. The video output memory 423 is a memory with a short access time, such as an SRAM, or an IC.
It is used to take in compressed image data in the card 2, temporarily store processed data during signal processing, and store the NTSC video signal that is the processing result.

The processor 422 decompresses compressed image data.
At that time, the luminance Y and color difference C signals are encoded.
to create an NTSC composite signal.

This expansion process is performed in the same manner as described above. Furthermore, in the encoding, the color difference C signal is modulated using subcarriers and added to the luminance Y signal. D/A
The converter 424 decodes the NTSC composite signal into an analog TV signal. In addition, 75
The Ω driver 425 is for matching with the TV.

Regarding the above block diagram, the operation during TV output will be explained.

When the CPLI 301 detects that the TV playback mode is entered, the playback operation by the TV is started. When an image stored in the IC card 2 is to be played back on a TV via the TV output terminal 113, the compressed image data to be output to the TV is transferred from the IC card 2 to a predetermined location in the video output memory 423 by the address controller 421. transferred to the location. On the other hand, when the image in the internal memory 405 is to be played back on TV, the address controllers 406 and 421 select a frame (page) in the internal memory 405 in which the image to be played on TV is stored, and The image is then taken into the image output memory 423. next,
The CPU 301 enables the processor 422 and address controller 421 to communicate with each other, and also allows the processor 422 to communicate with the address controller 421.
to perform signal processing for TV playback.

The processor 422 receives instructions from the CPU 301,
The image data is read line by line from the video output memory 423, various processes described below are performed, and the resulting digital NTSC signal is written into the video output memory 423 again. At this time, not only image data but also horizontal and vertical synchronization signals are added.

In addition, if the original image is a field image with a horizontal line density of 1/2, pseudo frame image processing is performed when writing to the video output memory 423, so that the image of one frame is stored in the video output memory 423. do. Then, when the processing for one frame is completed, the processor 422
An end signal is output at 01. When the CPLJ 301 detects the above end signal, it switches the address controller 421 to the NT
Switching to SC output, this causes video output memory 42
3 outputs an NTSC composite signal, and operates the D/A converter 424 to output an analog TV signal.

Photographing, printing, and output to TV are performed according to each of the above modes.

FIG. 7 shows that the image signal of the CCD 401 is A/D converted,
A flowchart of data processing executed after being captured into internal memory 405 is shown.

First, in #11, R. WB correction is performed on the B signal so that it has the same level as the τG signal. This means that when an image of the reference white color is irradiated with light of the set color temperature using the color temperature coefficient determined by the color temperature information from the colorimetry systems 412 and 413 described above, the signal level is the same. It is corrected so that it becomes . This WB correction is performed 256 times (76
8/3), that is, it is performed for one line.

Next, in #12, γ correction is performed on the G signal and the WB-corrected R1B signal. This γ correction is also 4! RGB3
The process is performed one row in the column direction in pixel units.

In #13, matrix processing is performed on the above-mentioned WB-corrected and γ-corrected signals using, for example, the calculation formula described later,
A low-range luminance signal @(Y) and a color difference signal (RY, BY) are created (#14).

Y -0.3OR+0.59G+0.11BR-Y-
0.7OR-0.59G-0.118B-Y-0.89
R-0.59G-0.308 Next, in #15, low-frequency processing is performed on the luminance signal Y, and in #16, predetermined coefficients are applied to each of R, G, and 8 in order to reduce aliasing distortion of each pixel. At the same time, the levels of R and G1B, which form dot-sequential signal levels in the high frequency region, are adjusted. This low range (#15)
Similarly to the above, the Takashiro (#16) processing is also performed sequentially for one row in the column (horizontal) direction in units of three RGB pixels.

When the above processing is completed, next, in #17 and #18, the band limits of the color difference signal and the luminance signal are sequentially arranged as necessary.
Do one line in the direction. Furthermore, the low frequency luminance signal obtained in #15 and #16 and the Takashiro T4 degree signal are added in terms of frequency to create a luminance signal (#19). This luminance signal creation process is sequentially performed 256 times in the column (horizontal) direction, that is, for one row.

After the above processing is completed, when this signal is to be played back on a TV, a burst signal and horizontal and vertical signals are added to the entire image to convert it into a standard television signal such as an NTSC signal (#20 ~ #22).

Next, FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the thermal head, and FIG. 10 shows the transfer ink film 201.

Figure 9<A), (B) l. :Ite, 201 is the transfer ink film mentioned above, 220 is the transfer ink film 2.
01 is a winding member, 221 is a transfer ink film 201
The supply member 420 is a thermal head. As shown in FIG. 10, the transfer ink film 201 is applied at predetermined intervals, for example, at Cy. Ink areas are formed in the order of Ye, Mo, and Bk. The predetermined interval is set to have a width equal to or greater than the print surface. A color band detection sensor 222 detects each color of the transfer ink film 201, and identifies the color of the ink located below the thermal head 420. As a result, the image signal for each color output from the line sequential memory 418 to the thermal head 420 is printed in the corresponding color.

Figure 9 (A) shows the state before printing, for example when photographing.
The winding member 220 and a winding drive system (not shown) are provided on the camera body side excluding the movable portion 101a shown in FIG. On the other hand, the supply member 221 and the thermal head 4
201 Color belt detection sensor 222 and its drive system are movable part 1
It is provided on the 01a side.

Next, FIG. 9(B) shows a state in which the movable part 101a is pulled out, and a printing operation is performed by bringing the thermal head 420 into contact with and scanning the transfer ink film 201. In this case, the supply member 221 remains within the movable portion 101a, but the thermal head 420 scans the print frame 202 shown in FIG. 2 in the direction of the arrow. This scan is 4
When the process is repeated twice, that is, for four colors, the photographed image is reproduced as a print using the composite color.

Next, FIG. 11 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of the printing section.

The CPU 301 controls the entire operation of this block.
]. 431 is the processor 415 mentioned above.
This is a print data creation unit that includes a line sequential memory 418, and a line sequential memory 418. Buff? As described above, 419 converts the parallel data of the number of bits for one row supplied from the line sequential memory 418 into serial data and outputs it to the head drive circuit 432. This head drive circuit 432 heats and drives the thermal head 420 using the output from the buffer 7419.

The mechanical unit control circuit 433 controls each mechanical unit shown in FIG. 9 based on instructions from the CPU 301, and controls a head driving pulse motor 434 that drives the thermal head 420 in the scanning direction, and a winding of the transfer ink film 201. A transfer ink film winding motor 435 that drives the take-up member 220 and a color band detection sensor 222 are connected to each other.

The operation in the above block configuration will be explained.

When detecting that the CPU 301 has entered the print mode, it outputs a print command signal to the head drive circuit 432. Based on the print command signal from the CPU 301, the head drive circuit 432 forms a heating signal to the thermal head 420 from one line of dot data supplied from the buffer 7419, and prints the Cy color on the first line. vinegar. Then, the head driving pulse motor 434 moves the thermal head 420 one line above the print frame 202 in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. By alternately repeating printing with the cy color and moving the thermal head 420, the first color printing with the cy color is completed. After this, the CPU 301 operates the head drive pulse motor 434.
to move the thermal head 420 to the reference position, that is, the first position.
At the same time, the transfer ink film 204 is driven to be wound by one color by the transfer ink film winding motor 435 to set the Ye color.

Then, as described above, printing in Ye color and movement of the thermal head 420 are repeated alternately to complete printing in Ye color. Thereafter, the same procedure is performed for the Mg color and the 13k color, and in this way, the print reproduction of the image using the composite color is completed.

In addition, instead of the above printing method, as mentioned above, 1
Cy for each row. Ye. M.O. Each color of Bk may be printed.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram when a monitor display is performed on the display unit 106. Note that in the figure, the same numbers as in FIG. 6 indicate the same items. The character output memory 440 is, for example, a RAM, in which character data sent from the CPU 301, such as the frame number displayed together with the image on the display unit 106, printing in progress, printing complete, etc., are written. Furthermore, instead of the RAM, a character generator that outputs predetermined character data in response to an instruction signal from the CPLJ3o1 can also be used.

The synthesizing unit 441 synthesizes the video output and the character output to produce 1i[
! This is for configuring the i-plane. The display device 442 is, for example, a liquid crystal TV monitor that includes the display unit 106.
The signal input from the D/A converter 424 is displayed on the monitor. The drive circuit 443 scans the display screen of the display unit 106 and applies voltage to the liquid crystal element.

Since the monitor display on the display unit 106 is performed during print operation or TV playback, each time the access button ST or SW is turned on after the print operation transition switch SP or TV output switch Sv is turned on. Then, the image stored on the display unit 106 is reproduced.

First, when reproducing an image, as explained in Fig. 6,
Image data processed for TV output is stored in the video output memory 423. This image data can be accessed using the access button S.
This is the one stored in the frame number in the IC memory 2 or internal memory 405 selected by T or SW.

On the other hand, the display of the frame number, printing in progress, printing completed, etc.
Data from the CPU 301 is processed in the processor 422 and stored in the character output memory 440. and,
The character data in the character output memory 440 and the image data in the video output memory 423 are combined into one screen by a combining section 441. That is, a frame number and an image corresponding to the frame number are displayed. And the above composite data is D/
It is led to the display device 3F442 via the A converter 424,
Is displayed. After displaying on the monitor as above,
When the start switch SR is turned on, the image displayed on the monitor is printed as described above.

In each of the block diagrams of the camera described above, the operation of the camera will be explained next with a focus on the photographing operation based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 17.

The operation of this camera 1 is performed by the CPU 301 and the CPL13.
It is controlled by a program in a ROM (not shown) connected to 01.

When power is connected to camera 1, START in Figure 13
Run the routine.

That is, first, it is determined whether the main switch SM is turned on (#101). Main switch SM
If it is off (No in #10"l), the process moves to #102 to reset the flag, and if the display is being displayed on the display unit 106, this display is turned off (#103).
), the process returns to #101 and waits for the main switch SM to be turned on. Then, when the main switch SM is turned on (YES in #101), or if it is already in the on state when the above power supply is installed, an interrupt (INT) will be generated, which will be described later.
is enabled (#104), and the process proceeds to #105.

In #105, it is determined whether the start switch SR has been pressed and changed from off to on. If the start switch SR is not pressed (No in #105), the process returns to #101 and repeats the routine of #101 to #104. on the other hand,
When start switch SR is pressed (YES in #105)
, turns on the power of the CCD 401 (#106). That is, the power supply unit 307 receives the signal (P) from the CPU 301 shown in the third example and supplies the high voltage VH to the COD as muW1 voltage. At the same time as this power supply starts, the CCD
The instruction signal for initialization of COD-TG401 is COD-TG402.
The remaining charge on the CCD 401 is erased (#107). Next, the photometry unit 303 performs photometry and calculates the exposure time T v s comparison value Av (#10
8). Also, it is determined whether the subject has low brightness from the photometry result (#109), and if it is determined that the subject is low brightness (YES in #109), the flash firing timing is first determined to perform the flash play. is calculated based on the photometric value (#111). Next, it is determined whether the charge storage capacitor in the flash unit 305 has already been charged with the necessary charge, and if charging has not been completed (#1
12 (NO), sets the uncharged flag to "1" and starts charging (#113.#1 1 4>, and when charging is completed (
YES in #112), proceed to #115. In #115,
After confirming the completion of charging, charging is stopped, and in step #116 it is determined whether the incomplete charging flag is "1". The unfilled flag is “
1'' (YES in #116), the unfilled flag is turned ON in #117 and waits until the start switch SR is turned off (#118).

Then, when the start switch SR turns off (#118
t'YES>, #101 Return to $C, perform 6L/Leads O check. On the other hand, the unfilled flag in #116 is “O”
If so, the process moves to #119 and the subroutine of exposure control 2 shown in FIG. 16 is executed.

In FIG. 16, first, INT is prohibited in #401, and the exposure time Tv and aperture value Av@
It is output to the exposure till control section 306 (#402). The exposure control unit 306 drives the aperture of the camera 1 based on these data, and also sends a shutter control signal to the CCD-TG4021. according to the exposure time Tv. :Output L
Perform rCCD401(7) exposure. When the CPtJ 301 receives a signal indicating that the release has started (exposure start) from the exposure control unit 306 (#403),
Start a timer in the CPU 301 based on the flash emission timing determined in step 111 (#404)
. The flash is emitted at a timing after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of exposure of the CCD 401. Next, the CPLJ 301 determines whether a release completion signal has been input from the exposure control section 306 (#4
05). This determination is made because the exposure time Tv is
lm, and for example, if the subject brightness suddenly increases during the counting operation of the flash emission timer, the exposure control unit 30 may
6 may output a release completion signal. That is, exposure 111 is performed before the flash emission timing.
When the 1611 unit 306 outputs the release completion signal (
(No in #406, YES in #405), the exposure operation is ended without firing the flash. On the other hand, if the flash emission timing is reached before the release is completed (YES in #406), the flash is emitted and a release completion signal is output to the exposure control section 306 (#406: YES).
407, #408), the exposure operation is ended.

When this exposure operation is completed, it is determined in #409 whether the card flag is "1" or not. If it is "1" (YES in #409), the image signal captured by the CCD 401 is transferred to the installed IC. Controls writing to card 2 (#411
), in the case of "O", the image signal captured by the CCD 401 is written into the internal memory 405 of the camera 1 (#410). At this time, when the capacity of the internal memory 405 is saturated (YES in #416), a warning is given by display or voice (#417). After writing the image signal to IC driver 2, it is determined whether the capacitance of IC driver 2 is saturated as described above, and if the capacitance is saturated, (#412
YES), the card flag is set to "0" in #413, and a warning is issued in #414. Note that the internal memory 40
Address No. 5 can be set to be consecutive to address No. 2 of the IC card, and by doing this,
The system notifies the photographer that the capacity of the IC card 2 has been saturated, and allows future photographic image signals to be written into the internal memory instead of the IC card 2.

When the above processing is completed, enable INT in #415 and return.

On the other hand, in the flowchart of FIG. 13, if it is determined that the brightness is not low as a result of photometry (No in #109), the subroutine for exposure control tl1 without flash emission shown in FIG. 15 is executed (#110). In FIG. 15, INT is first prohibited in #301, and the exposure time Tv and aperture lAv obtained from the photometric calculation are output to the exposure control section 306 (#302).The exposure control section 306 to drive the aperture of camera 1, and also outputs the shutter control signal COD- according to @Tv at the time of exposure.
Output to TG402 and expose CCD401. C.P.
When U301 receives a signal indicating that release is started from exposure III In section 306 (start of release < start of release),
#303), and starts a timer for measuring the camera shake limit time (#304). This camera shake limit time is m
This indicates the maximum exposure time at which shadows can be properly produced without camera shake, which becomes a problem when a relatively long exposure time without flash emission is required. After starting the timer, it is determined whether or not a release completion signal has been output from the exposure control unit 306 during the counting operation of the timer, as in the case of flash emission (#305). When the exposure time Tv is reached before the camera shake limit time elapses (No in #306), the exposure control unit 306 outputs a release completion signal (YES in #305) and ends the exposure operation. On the other hand, if the timer count completes before the release is completed (YES in #308), the CPU 301 forcibly outputs a shutter close signal to the exposure 1113 control unit 306, assuming that the manual shooting limit time has been reached. ), the exposure operation ends.

When this exposure operation is completed, step #30 is performed in the same manner as #409 to #417 in the exposure IT11tl2 routine.
In step 8, it is determined whether the card flag is "1" or not, and if it is "1" (YES in #308), the image signal taken into CC0401 is written to the installed IC card 2.
IlII! l (#310), and if “0′”, C
Control is performed to write the image signal taken into the CD 401 into the internal memory 405 of the camera 1 (#309). At this time, if the internal memory capacity is saturated (YES in #315)
, a display or audio warning is given (#316)
. After writing the uniform signal to IC power code 2, the I
It is determined whether the capacity of the C card 2 is saturated or not. If the capacity is saturated (YES in #311), the card flag is set to "o" in #312 and a warning is issued in #313.

When the above processing is completed, INT is enabled in #314 and the process returns.

Returning again to the flowchart in FIG. 13, the above #11
When the exposure control subroutine in step 0 or #119 is completed, the process moves to step #120, where the frame number is updated by 1, and this is displayed on the display section 106. Next, when all frames have been photographed and the storage capacity of the IC card 2 and internal memory 405 is saturated (YES in #121), a warning is displayed or audible in #122 to call the photographer's attention. do.

No warning will be given if recording is possible.

Then, it moves to #123 and waits until the start switch SR is turned off, and when the start switch SR is turned off (
#123: YES), the CPIJ 301 outputs a signal (P) to turn off the power to the CCD 401, and at the same time outputs the I! for one frame! Finish the shadow《#124). In addition to the above processing,
It is determined whether the flash has been fully charged for the next photograph (#125). If charging is not completed (NO in #125), set the incomplete charging flag to "1" and start charging to complete charging (#126).
, #1 27). On the other hand, if charging is completed (#12
5: YES), sets the unfilled flag to "0" and stops charging. (#128, #1 29). After this,
Return to #101 again and repeat the operations from #101 to #129 above.

Next, the first step is to explain the process to be executed when this INT occurs after #104 that enabled INT.
This will be explained using the flowchart shown in FIG. This INT is I
This occurs when the switch SC1 that detects the presence or absence of the C card 2, the switch SP that detects transition to print operation, the switch Sv1 that instructs TV playback, and either of the access buttons ST or SW are turned on.

When this INT occurs, the unfilled flag is set to “ in #201.
If it is '1', it is assumed that INT has occurred while charging the charge storage capacitor, and #20
Charging is temporarily stopped at step 2, and if the value is "0", step #202 is skipped, and step #2o3 determines whether the switch SC has been turned on from off. If the switch SC remains off (9203rNO), it is determined that the rc card 2 is not installed, and the card flag is set to "O" and a display indicating that the IC card is not installed is displayed (#205
, #206).

On the other hand, when switch SC is turned on (YES in #203)
), the subroutine for installing the IC card in #204 is executed.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart explaining this subroutine. That is, first, in #501, a memory map indicating the storage state of images in the IC card 2 is read out,
In #502, it is determined whether the storage capacity is saturated, that is, whether images can be stored. If image storage is possible (No in #502), set the card flag to “
1" and display that an IC card is present (#5
03, #504), if memory capacity is already saturated (#
502: YES), sets the card flag to "0", issues a warning (#505, #506), and returns.

Returning to FIG. 14, next, it is determined whether the switch SP has been turned on from off. When the switch SP is turned on (YES at #207), it is determined that the movable part 101a has been pulled out and the printing operation has started, and the process proceeds to #208. On the other hand, if the switch SP remains off (No at #207), the process proceeds to #208. ), proceed to #229. In #208, a display is made to indicate that the camera is currently in print mode, and then it is determined whether the access button ST has been changed from off to on, that is, has been pressed (#209). When the access button ST is turned on (YES at #209), the process moves to #210, and when the access button ST is turned off, remains on, or is turned off from on (NO at #209>, the process goes to #215). Transition.

At #210, it is determined that the access button ST has been pressed, and the frame number is incremented by 1 and displayed on the display section 106, and the address controller 421 changes the frame number to the corresponding frame number in order to reproduce the image corresponding to the frame number. The corresponding address data is output (#211). After allowing time for the above processing in #212, the image information corresponding to the current frame number is displayed on the monitor on the display unit 106 (#213). Then, the process returns to #209, and the process of incrementing the frame number by 1 each time the access button ST is pressed and displaying the image corresponding to the frame number on the display unit 106 is repeated. on the other hand,#
In 215, it is determined whether the access button ST is on, and if it is on (#21 51'YES), #2
09k [ri, o7t' [Lba (No in #215), #2
16.

Next, when the access button SW is turned on instead of the access button ST (YES in #216), the process moves to #217, and when the access button SW is turned off or remains on, or is turned off from on (# (NO in 216), the process moves to #222.

In #217, it is determined that the access button SW has been pressed, and the frame number is incremented by 1 and displayed on the display unit 106, and the address controller 421 changes the frame number to that frame number in order to play back the image corresponding to this frame number. The corresponding address data is output (#218). After waiting for the above processing time in #219, the image information corresponding to the current frame number is displayed on the display unit 106 (#220). Then, the process returns to #216, and the process of decrementing the frame number by 1 each time the access button SW is pressed and displaying the image corresponding to the frame number on the display unit 106 is repeated. On the other hand, #2
In step 22, it is determined whether the access button SW is on, and if it is on (YES in #222), the process returns to #216, and if it is off (No in #222), the process moves to #250.

In #250, it is determined whether the erase switch SE is turned on. When this erase switch SE is turned on (#
250: YES), the image displayed on the monitor on the display unit 106 is erased from the TC input 2 or the internal memory 405 (#251), and the process moves to #203. On the other hand, when the erase memory SE is not turned on (No in #250>
, the process moves to #223, and it is determined whether the start switch SR has been turned on.

If the start switch SR is not turned on (NO in #223)
), it is determined that printing is not to be performed, the process returns to #2o3, and the above process is repeated. On the other hand, when the start switch SR is turned on (YES in #223), the CPU 301 outputs a print command signal to the processor in the block 302 in order to proceed to the print operation (#224). The printer section receives the above signal and causes the printer section to start printing. On the other hand, the CPtJ 301 displays on the display unit 106 that printing is in progress. The aforementioned printing operation is controlled (#225, #226).

In #227, the printer waits for the printing to be completed, and when the print completion signal is not output (YES in #227), the display indicating the print completion is lit.
Printing of the frame is completed, and the process returns to #203.

On the other hand, if switch SP is not turned on in #207,
It is determined that no printing operation will be performed and the process moves to #229. That is, in #229, it is determined whether the TV playback switch SV is turned on. TV playback switch Sv
is off (NO in #229), it is determined that the TV will not be displayed and the process moves to #241, while the T
When the V playback switch S■ is turned on (YES in #229)
S>, a playback mode indicating that playback display is to be performed on the TV is displayed (#230).

In this playback mode, it is then determined whether the access button ST or SW is pressed (#231,
#236). When the access button ST is turned on (#231
YES), the frame number is incremented by 1 and displayed, and the address controller 421 outputs the address data corresponding to this frame number in order to reproduce the image corresponding to this frame f1 (#232, #233 ). Next, as described above, image information corresponding to the current frame number is displayed on the TV monitor (ca234). Then, the process returns to #231, and the process of incrementing the frame number by 1 each time the access button ST is pressed and displaying the image corresponding to the frame number on the TV is repeated. On the other hand, in #235, it is determined whether the access button ST is on, and if it is on (#235
YES), return to #231, and if it is off (#235
(No), move on to #236.

Next, when the access button SW is turned on instead of the access button ST (YES at #236), the process moves to #237, and on the other hand, when the access button SW is turned off or remains on, or is turned off from on. (No in #236), move to #240.

In #237, it is determined that the access button SW has been pressed, and the frame number is incremented by 1 and displayed, and at the same time, the address controller 421 inputs the address data corresponding to the frame number in order to reproduce the image corresponding to this frame number. Output (#238). , Next, as described above, the image information corresponding to the current frame number is displayed on the TV monitor (#23
9). Then, the process returns to #236, and the process of decrementing the frame number by 1 each time the access button SW is pressed and displaying the image corresponding to the frame number on the TV is repeated.

On the other hand, in #240, it is determined whether the access button SW is on, and if it is on (YES in a240),
Return to #236, if it is off (No in #240>,
Proceed to #252.

In #252, it is determined whether the erase switch SE is turned on. When this erase switch SE is turned on (#
252: YES>, erase the image displayed on the TV monitor from the IC card 2 or internal memory 405 (#253>, return to #203, and if the erase memory SE is not turned on (#252: NO) , as is #203
Return to

Steps after #241 are a routine for determining access IIIST and SW when photographing, that is, when not printing or playing on TV. When access button ST is turned on (YES in #241), switch the prefecture lens 102 to the tele side (#2
42), when the access button SW is turned on (Y in #243)
ES), the till lens 102 is switched to the wide side (#244). When access buttons ST and SW are both off, lens switching is not performed. And this INT
At the end of the process, it is determined whether the unfilled flag is "1"(#245>. If the unfilled flag is "1", an INT occurred during charging, so the charging is interrupted in an uncharged state. After restarting the charging operation (#246), the process returns, and if the incomplete charging flag is "0", the process returns directly.

Next, FIGS. 18 to 32 show the data from the IC power cord 2 to the CRT
7 (hereinafter referred to as Tv7), from IC power code 2 to CD
- To ROM4, from IC card 2 to TV phone 11 and I
The blocks that guide stored image data from the C card 2 to the FAX 10 are shown.

Note that in Figures 18 to 21, the stored image data is NTSC.
In the case of signals, Figures 22 to 25 show that the stored image data is
In the case of RGB signals, Figs. 26 to 29 show cases in which the stored image data is a color difference signal, and Figs. 30 and 31 show cases in which the stored image data is stored using the ADCT compression method instead of the CD-1 compression method. If so, Figure 32 shows TVff
It is a diagram when i-talk and FAX are integrated.

First, FIG. 18 is a block diagram for reproducing image data stored in the IC card 2 on the TV 7. In the figure, 50A is a conversion unit having an expander 501A, which adds a previous value to the differentially compressed image data to restore the original image data.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed NTSC signals. The differentially compressed data output from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the decompressor 501A and output.

Since this output signal has been converted to an NTSC signal, it is directly output to the TV 7 and reproduced.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram for transferring image data stored in the IC card 2 to the CD-ROM 4. Reference numeral 60A denotes a conversion unit that restores the differentially compressed image data to the original image data and performs CD-I processing, and includes an expander 601A, a color difference modification circuit 602A, and a differential compression circuit 603A.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed NTSC signals. The differentially compressed data output from the tC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the decompressor 601A. Next, by the color difference changing circuit 602A,
The luminance aY signal and the color difference C signal are separated from this expanded image data, and the next stage compression circuit 603A differentially compresses the luminance Y signal and the color difference C signal, respectively.
The data is processed and written to the CD-ROM 4.

FIG. 20 shows i! stored in the IC card 2! FIG. 2 is a block diagram of outputting ii image data by a video telephone 11. FIG.

70A is a conversion unit that returns the differentially compressed image data to the original image data and performs thinning processing;
, and a thinning circuit 702A.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed NTSC signals. The differentially compressed data output from this IC card 2 is converted to the original ii! by the decompressor 701A.
It is returned to i-image data. Since the image data is an NTSC signal, it can be input directly for TV use, but it is output to the TV phone 11 after being subjected to a predetermined thinning process by the thinning circuit 702A in consideration of the transmission capacity of the telephone line.

Note that when using ISDN (digital communication m>) as the telephone line, the thinning circuit 702A may be removed.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram for outputting image data stored in the IC card 2 using the FAX 10. 80A
is a converting unit that restores the differentially compressed image data to the original image data, performs RGB conversion, and further performs compression processing, and includes an expander 801A1, an RGB conversion circuit 802A, and an ADCT compression circuit 803A.

The MPLJ808A performs general control υ1 of communication control, network control, etc., as well as managing the flow of illm and image information for the entire block. RGB conversion circuit 8
02A converts the expanded original image data into RGB color signals. The ADCT compression circuit 803A is a type of transform encoding based on the 180/JTC1/SC2/WG8 and N800 standards, and performs orthogonal transform on an image signal to extract multiple signals from low frequency to high frequency, and converts these extracted signals into Generally, data is compressed by reducing the number of sampling bits for signals with higher frequency components, focusing on the fact that the higher the frequency component, the lower the correlation with the original signal. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of sampling bits not only for high frequency components but also for components of a certain constant frequency. Then, the screen is divided into blocks of an appropriate number of pixels, and the numerical string consisting of sample values is orthogonally transformed for each block. That is, in this embodiment, ADCT compression transforms the image signal into 8×8
! After blocking each i element, two-dimensional DCT (t+
+screte cosine Trar+sfors
) performs orthogonal transformation. Each transformed ring becomes more independent (more unrelated) than the original sample values, thereby suppressing redundant information.

Memory 804A is used as a transmission buffer. The communication 1hljll1 unit 805A performs a predetermined facsimile transmission to transmit image data to the other station.
It executes the @ procedure. The modem 806A modulates digital data so that a public telephone line, which is an analog network, can be used for transmission. In this embodiment, the modem 806A performs signal modulation to transmit an ADCT compressed signal onto a TV telephone line. Furthermore, when using ISDN, a modem for that purpose is used. NCIJ807
A is for connecting the FAX 10 to the public telephone line network during transmission, and N1810A is for connecting the FAX 10 to the public telephone line network during reception.

Modem 811A converts analog signals into digital data II
It is in the key of I. The communication control unit 812A is as described above.
It executes a predetermined facsimile reception control procedure in order to transmit image data to the other party's station. memory 81
3A is used as a receiving buffer. The decompression circuit 814A restores the input image data that has been subjected to ADCT compression conversion to the original image data by inverse conversion.

Printer 815A prints the received facsimile image. The operation display section 809A includes various operation keys and a display, and is used to display operation guidance and perform key operations. Note that the memories 804A and 804A
1 3A, communication system m section 805A and 812A, modem 8
Although 06A and 811A and NCU 807A and 81OA are shown separately for convenience of explanation, they can be used in common in the same device.

In the above blocks, the operations will be explained separately during transmission and reception.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed NTSC signals. The differentially compressed data output from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the decompressor 801A. Next, RGB color signals are formed from this expanded image data by an RGB conversion circuit 802A, subjected to compression processing by a next-stage ADCT compression circuit 803A, and stored into a memory 804A. And correspondence system m part 8
05A, the image data in the memory 804A is transferred to the NCU.
807A to the other party's station.

On the other hand, when the communication control unit 812A detects a calling signal from the other station, it controls the NCIJ 810A to connect the line. As a result, the ADCT-converted image data that has been transmitted passes through the NCtJ810A and is sent to the modem 811.
After being demodulated by A, it is taken into memory 813A. Next, the image data in the memory 813A is sequentially read out and inversely converted by the decompressor 814A to return to the original image data.
An image is printed by a blotter 815.

Next, FIG. 22 is a block diagram for reproducing the West image data stored in the IC card 2 on a TV.

In the figure, 50B is a conversion unit that restores differentially compressed image data and performs NTSC conversion;
1B, matrix circuit 502B and NTSC conversion circuit 5
It has 03B.

The matrix circuit 503B is shown in FIG. 7 (#13 to #19).
The matrix processing shown in FIG.

NTSC conversion 001503B converts RGBI number to N for TV
This is used to convert the signal into an engineering SC signal.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed RGB signals. The differentially compressed data output from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the decompressor 501B and output. This output signal is subjected to matrix processing and NTSC conversion, then guided to the TV 7 and reproduced.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram for transferring image data stored in the IC card 2 to the CD-ROM 4. Reference numeral 60B denotes a conversion unit that returns the differentially compressed image data to the original image data and performs CD-1 processing, and includes an expander 601B, a color difference modification circuit 602B, and a differential compression circuit 603B.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed RGB signals. The differentially compressed data output from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the decompressor 601B. Next, a color difference conversion circuit 602B separates a luminance aY signal and a color difference C signal from this expanded image data, and a next-stage compression circuit 603B differentially compresses the luminance Y signal and color difference C signal. -I processing is performed and written to the CD-ROM 4.

The 24th factor is a block diagram for outputting the image data stored in the IC card 2 through the TV'IR channel 11. 7
0B is a conversion unit that restores the differentially compressed image data to the original image data, converts it to an NTSG signal, and then performs thinning processing, and includes an expander 701B and a matrix circuit 702B1.
It has an NTSC conversion circuit 703B and a thinning circuit 704B.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed RGB signals. The differentially compressed data output from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the decompressor 701B. The output signal from the expander 701B is subjected to matrix processing and NTSC conversion in order to convert it for TV use, and is further sent to the next stage thinning circuit 704B, where the luminance signal is thinned out, and then transmitted by TVI11. be done. Note that, as described above, when using ISDN, the thinning circuit 704B may be removed.

FIG. 25 is a block diagram for outputting image data stored in the IC card 2 using FAXIO. 80B
1 is a conversion unit that restores the differentially compressed data to the original data and performs compression processing, and includes an expander 801B and an ADCT compression circuit 803B.

This block is obtained by removing the RGB conversion circuit 802A from the block shown in FIG. 21, and the operation of each circuit section is the same as described above.

Next, the operation of this block diagram will be briefly explained.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed RGB signals. The differentially compressed data output from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the decompressor 801B. Next, this RGB signal is subjected to compression processing in the next stage ADCT compression circuit 803B and written into the memory 804B.

Then, the communication control unit 805B transmits the image data in the memory 804 to the partner station via the NCU 807B.

On the other hand, when the communication control unit 812B detects a calling signal from the other station, it controls the NCU 810B to connect the line.

As a result, the transmitted ADCT-converted R
GB image data passes through NCU 810B and is sent to modem 81
After being tallied at 1B, it is taken into memory 813B. Next, the image data in the memory 813B is sequentially read out, inversely converted by the decompressor 814B to return to the original image data, and printed by the blotter 815B.

Next, FIG. 26 is a block diagram for reproducing image data stored in the IC card 2 on the TV 7.

In the figure, 50G is a conversion unit that restores the differentially compressed data to the original image data and converts it into NTSG, and includes an expander 501C and an NTSC conversion circuit 502G.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed color difference signals. The differentially compressed data output from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the decompressor 501C and output. Since this output signal has already been converted into a color difference signal, it is subjected to NTSC conversion and then sent to the TV for reproduction.

FIG. 27 is a block diagram for transferring image data stored in the IC card 2 to the CD-ROM 4.

In this block diagram, the image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed color difference signals;
The differential compressed data output from CD-2 is directly transferred to CD-
Written to ROM4.

FIG. 28 is a block diagram in which image data stored in the IC card 2 is outputted by the TV IIt story 11. 7
0C is a conversion unit that restores the differentially compressed image data to the original image data, converts it to an NTSC signal, and then performs thinning processing, and includes an expander 701C and an NTSC conversion circuit 703C.
and a thinning circuit path 704G.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed color difference signals. The differentially compressed data outputted from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the decompressor 7o1C. The output signal from the expander 701C is converted into a TV signal (NTSC conversion is performed, and then sent to the next stage darkening circuit 704C where the luminance signal is thinned out). transmitted. Note that, as described above, when using ISDN, the thinning circuit 704C may be removed.

FIG. 29 is a block diagram for outputting image data stored in the IC card 2 using the FAX 10. 80C
1 is a conversion unit that restores the differentially compressed image data to the original image data, performs RGB conversion, and further performs compression processing, and includes an expander 801C, an RGB conversion circuit 802C, and an ADCT compression circuit 803C.

This block diagram is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG.

The operation of this block diagram will be briefly explained.

Image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed color difference signals. The compressed differential data output from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the expander 801C, and is converted from a color difference signal to an RGB signal by an RGB conversion circuit 802C. Next, this RGB signal is subjected to compression processing in the next stage ADCT compression circuit 803C and written into the memory 804C. And communication control section 80
5C, the image data in the memory 804C is transferred to the NCU 8.
It is transmitted to the other station via 07C.

On the other hand, when the communication iI 1160 section 812C detects a calling signal from the partner station, it connects the line to the NCLI 810C@ilJtll. As a result, the transmitted ADCT
*The RGB image data being detected passes through the NCU 810C, is demodulated by the modem 811C, and then is stored in the memory 813C.
be taken into account. Next, the image data in the memory 813C is sequentially read out and inversely converted by an expander 814G to return to the original image data, and then printed by a blotter 815C.

Figure 30 corresponds to Figure 19, and the IC card 2
Image data stored in ADCT compression format on CD
- It is a block diagram of transferring to ROM4.

Note that, as mentioned above, the ADCT compression method is based on j! i
The signal is orthogonally transformed to extract multiple signals from low frequency to high frequency, and considering that the higher the frequency component of these extracted signals, the lower the correlation with the original signal, the signal of the high frequency component is extracted. Data is compressed by reducing the number of sampling pits.

600 returns differentially compressed image data to the original image data using the ADCT compression method, and CD-! The processing conversion unit includes an expander 601D, a color difference conversion circuit 6020, and a difference compression circuit 603D.

The image data in the IC card 2 is stored in the form of differentially compressed NTSC signals. The differentially compressed data output from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data by the decompressor 601D. Next, the color difference conversion circuit 602D performs
The luminance Y signal and the color difference C signal are separated from this expanded image data, and then the luminance Y signal and the color difference signal are separated in the next stage difference compression circuit 603D. ! So-called CD-, which differentially compresses the C signal.
1 processing is performed and 1 is written into the CD-ROM 4.

FIG. 31 corresponds to FIG. 25, and the IC card 2
The image data stored in the ADCT compression method is
It is a block diagram of output using X10.

In this block diagram, the image data in the IC card 2 is stored in a form in which RGB signals are differentially compressed using the ADCT compression method, so a converter is not necessary. That is, I
Image data from the C card 2 is directly sent to and written into the memory 804D. Then, the communication control unit 8050 transfers the image data in the memory 804D to the NCtJ807.
It is transmitted to the other station via D.

On the other hand, when the communication control unit 812D detects a calling signal from the other station, it controls the NCu 810D to connect the line. As a result, the transmitted RGBIII image data that has been ADCT-converted passes through the NCU 810D, is modulated by the modem 811D''T''m, and is then taken into the memory 813D. Next, the image data in the memory 813D is sequentially read out and inversely converted by an expander 814D to return to the original data, which is then printed on a plotter 815D.

As mentioned above, if the IC card 2 is recorded using the ADCT compression method, when it is played back and displayed on the TV 7,
Corresponding to Fig. 18》, when outputting to the video telephone 11 (second
0), when outputting by FAXIO (corresponding to Figure 21)
(corresponding to the figure) is also applicable. Furthermore, it can be applied not only to the case of NTSC signals but also to the case of RGB signals (corresponding to Figs. 22 to 25), the case of color difference signals (corresponding to Figs. 26 to 29), and Fig. 32 described later. Also, F.A.
Except when outputting by XIO, the expansion circuit is ADCT.
What is used is one that restores compressed data to the original image data.

FIG. 32 is a block diagram when a video telephone and a FAX are integrated.

First, TVI! Explain when it functions as a story.

In some cases, the image signal from the CCD 900 built into the TV phone 11 is transmitted, and in some cases, the image data stored in the IC card 2 is transmitted. These two image signals are switched and outputted by a gate 902 controlled by a control unit (not shown) that controls the entire block.

When transmitting an image signal from the CCD 900, this image signal is converted into digital data by an A/D converter 901 and guided to a gate 902. This digital data is subjected to a predetermined thinning process in a thinning circuit 903 and is temporarily written to a memory 904 functioning as a transmission buffer. Output data from memory 904 is sent to D/A converter 905
The signal is converted into an analog signal by the modem 909, and then modulated into a telephone line signal and sent to the line via the NCU 910, which controls the network. In addition, when transmitting image data from the IG card 2, after decompressing the differentially compressed image data with the decompressor 906 and returning it to the original image data,
Lead to gate 902.

Then, as described above, this image data is subjected to a predetermined thinning process and is temporarily taken into the memory 904. Output data from memory 904 is converted to an analog signal,
Furthermore, the NCU is modulated into telephone line signals and performs network control.
910 to the line.

On the other hand, when receiving, the received signal that has passed through the NCtJ 910 is demodulated by the modem 909, further converted into digital data by the A/D converter 913, and temporarily taken into the memory 914 which functions as a reception buffer. The digital data from the memory 914 is sequentially subjected to various image processing in consideration of expansion, screen size, etc. in an image control unit 915, and then guided to an interface 916. Then, the output data of the interface 916 is transmitted to T as necessary.
The inserted IC card 2 is played back by the V7 or differentially compressed by the CD-1 compression circuit 918.
will be written to. In this way, by temporarily storing the received image in the IC card 2 as necessary, it becomes possible to reproduce the received image on TV, print it out, or transfer it to another recording medium when necessary.

Next, when functioning as a FAX, the gate 902 does not work, and the image data from the IC input 2 passes through the ADCT compression circuit 907 and memory 908 line to NCLJ9.
Sent to 10. That is, the differentially compressed image data from the IC card 2 is returned to the original image data in the decompression circuit 906, then compressed for FAX in the ADCT compression circuit 907, and temporarily stored in the memory 908. It will be done.

In this case, if the image data stored in the IC card 2 has been ADCT compressed, the decompression circuit 906 and ADCT compression circuit 907 may be omitted as described above. Then, this memory 908 is outputted to the modem 909 as a transmission buffer, modulated for the line, and sent to the NCU 9.
10 to the line.

On the other hand, when receiving, the received signal that has passed through the NCIJ 910 is demodulated by the modem 909 and temporarily taken into the memory 911 which functions as a receiving buffer. Since this image data has been differentially compressed, it is returned to the original image data by the decompression circuit 912. interface 916
guided by. Then, the output data of the interface 916 is printed by a blotter 917 or differentially compressed by a CD-1 compression circuit 918 as required, and then written to the attached IC card 2. in this way,
By temporarily storing the received image in the IC card 2 as necessary, it becomes possible to reproduce it on TV, print it out, or transfer it to another recording medium when necessary.

Next, FIG. 33 shows the CD-ROM driver 3 shown in FIG.
FIG.

350a and 350b respectively take in image information from the IC card or write image information to the IC card when the IC power cards 2a and 2b are MWed by the CD-ROM driver 3, and also transfer image information between the IC cards. This is a connector and interface section for performing transfer. 351 is a CD
- Store image information in ROM4 or CD-ROM
CD-ROM for reading image information stored in 4.
It is the drive unit and interface.

352 is the image information in the IC card 2a or 2b.
Compression of data for transfer and recording to D-ROM4,
This is a conversion unit that performs decompression processing. In addition, this conversion unit 352
Conversely, it also performs signal processing when transferring image information from the CD-ROM 4 to the IC card. 353 is a microcomputer (
Hereinafter, it will be referred to as MPU. 354 is an image memory in which image information is temporarily written. 355 is a playback device (TV telephone,
This is an image processor that creates a playback screen and a menu screen (to be described later) during playback of image information via FAX, etc. 356, in the reproduction of image information by TV7,
This is an interface that processes image information and outputs it to the TV 7 so that it can be played back in accordance with the TV 7.

Reference numeral 357 is a transmission interface that performs image processing such as compression and expansion in order to transfer the image information to the line 9, and 358 is a printer interface that also performs uniform processing so that the printer 8 can print output. The above transmission interface 357 and printer interface 358
may be added to the CD-ROM driver 3 as a function expansion unit to further upgrade the system, or may be built into the CD-ROM driver 3 in advance.

Reference numeral 359 denotes an operation input section for inputting information from the operation switches provided on the front surface of the CD-ROM driver 3, the remote controller 5, and the keyboard 6, and transmitting the operation status to the MPtJ 353. Furthermore, by operating this operation input section 359,
By controlling the connectors and interface sections 350a and 350b, it is also possible to copy images between the IC cards 2a and 2b as described above. Each of the above blocks exchanges image information via an image data bus 360 and is controlled by a control data bus 361.

FIG. 34 shows the operation panel of the operation input section 359 provided on the front surface of the CD-ROM driver 3.

In the figure, when 370 is turned on, the CD-ROM
This is a power switch that supplies power to the entire driver 3.

Reference numeral 371 denotes a function key used for playback on a TV7 or the like, search, etc., and includes a cursor key 3718, an enter key 371b, and a clear key 3710. 37
Reference numeral 2 denotes a display unit that displays the operation status during playback, printing, etc. 373a and 373b are IC cards 2a,
In the insertion slot of 2b, 374a and 374b are ICs respectively.
This is a switch for taking out the cards 2a and 2b. 375 is an insertion slot for the CD-ROM 4, and 376 is a switch for ejecting the CD-ROM 4.

FIG. 35 shows the operation panel of the remote controller 5. In the figure, 380 is the [1 switch, 381 is a function key that performs the same function as the function key 371 shown in FIG.
81b and a clear key 381c.

FIG. 36 shows the operation panel of the keyboard 6.

In the figure, 390 is the ta switch, 391 is the third
This function key performs the same function as the function key 371 shown in FIG.

392 records the captured images on CD-ROM4 and creates an album for each block.
This is a character key for inputting search data such as shooting locations.

FIG. 37 shows image retrieval by the CD-ROM driver 3,
3 is a flowchart for explaining image editing such as playback.

When the power source 370 is turned on, first, the MPu 353, image memory 354, and other blocks shown in FIG. 33 are initialized (S1). Next, CD-ROM driver 3
, a process for determining the presence or absence of an operation input from the operation panel of the remote controller 5 or the keyboard 6 is executed <<S2>>. When this operation input process is completed, a display mode setting process is executed to set the content to be displayed on the monitor on the TV 7 (83).
．． Next, image transfer processing is executed to transfer the set contents to be displayed to the image memory 354 (S4).
). When the image transfer is completed, the image processor 355 creates an image screen according to each display mode <<S5>>. And video interface 3
Image <lm image> data is sent to 56 and displayed (S6).

Furthermore, image data transmission or printing processing is executed (87, S8), and the process returns to S2, and this procedure is repeated thereafter.

Each process will be explained below.

First, operation input section 1! ! Regarding (Fig. 37, S2),
This will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

Function keys 371 and 3 can be pressed using either the CD-ROM driver 3, the remote control 5, or the keyboard 6.
Determine whether there is input by 81 or 391 (8
11). If there is an input (YES in S11), a function code indicating that there has been an input using a function key is set (812) and the process returns. Conversely, if there is no input using a function key, the process moves to 813. Then, it is determined whether there is any input using the character keys on the keyboard 6. If the character key is strong enough (YES in S13), set a character code indicating that there was an input using the character key (81
4) Return and if there is no input by either the function key or character key, proceed to 815, reset the function code and character code, and return.

Next, the display mode setting (Fig. 37, 83) will be explained with reference to the flowcharts of Figs. 39 to 45.

First, in FIG. 39, it is determined at 821 whether a function code is set, and if it is set (YES at S21), a subroutine for function processing shown at 822 (described later in FIG. 40) is executed.
to move to. Conversely, if the character code is not set, it is determined in 823 whether the character code is set. If the character code is set in 823 (YES in S23) and the data input mode is set (YES in S24), then in 825 the data input processing subroutine (described later in FIG. 45) is executed. On the other hand, even if the character code is set, if the data input mode is not set (S25
If the code is No) and neither code is set (No in #23 and #24), the process returns as is.

Next, FIG. 40 shows a subroutine for function processing indicated at 822 above.

At 831, it is determined whether the display screen of the TV 7 is in menu mode. If the menu mode is selected (YES in S31), the menu processing subroutine (fourth
(described later in Figure 1) and returns. If it is not the menu mode, it is determined in S33 whether the mode is the standard screen mode.

This standard screen mode refers to a mode in which one image is displayed on the screen of the TV 7. In standard screen mode (Y in S33)
ES), 834 is the subroutine for screen processing (fourth
(described later in Figure 2) and returns. If the mode is not the standard screen mode, it is determined in S35 whether the mode is the multi-screen mode.

This multi-screen mode refers to a mode in which the screen of the TV 7 is divided to display a plurality of images, in this embodiment 20 images as will be described later. In the case of multi-screen mode (S35
(YES), the process moves to 836, executes a subroutine for multi-screen processing (described in FIG. 43), and returns. If it is not the multi-screen mode, it is determined in 837 whether it is the data input mode. If the data input mode is selected (S37t'YES), the subroutine of S38F data processing is executed and the process returns. If the mode is not data input mode, the process returns directly.

FIG. 41 shows the menu processing subroutine indicated by 832 above.

This subroutine will be explained below with reference to examples of menu screens shown in FIGS. 48 to 52.

First, FIGS. 48 to 51 will be explained.

In FIG. 48, (a) is the menu mode as the initial screen. On the screen, the white area indicates the selected position of the cursor key. (a) When "playback" is selected on the screen, playback is displayed on the TV 7. That is, when the enter key is turned on (selection 3f1) for "playback", a screen showing the type of recording medium in which the image to be played back is stored appears, as shown in screen (b). Here, for example, when "disc" is selected on the screen (b), the album number corresponding to the recording block in the disc (compatible with CD-ROM 4) is displayed as shown on the screen (c1). Then, on the (C1) screen, click “
When you select "Album 1", a screen showing the playback display format, etc. as shown in the (C2) screen appears, and if you press the enter key again, the recorded images of Album 1 will be played back from within the recording area of the disc. On the other hand, on the (b) screen, “
When you select "Card 1", as shown in screen (C2), the power -
A screen for displaying the playback display form of the pictures stored in the card 1 or whether or not to search appears. Each screen returns to the previous screen in sequence by turning on the return key. For example, (C1)
The screen returns to the (b) screen, and when the return key is pressed again, the screen returns to the <<a>> screen.

FIG. 49 shows a case where "copy" is selected in the menu mode. (a) Select "Copy" on the screen and the type of image transfer will be displayed. Here, on the (b) screen, click “Card 1 →
When "Disk" is selected, an album number indicating a block in which images transferred from the IC card 1 are recorded is displayed as shown in screen (C). Then, on the (C) screen, select “
If you select "Album 1", the IIM transfer format will be displayed.

Then, when you press the enter key on the <<d>> screen,
The pictures in the C card 2 are transferred and recorded in the album in the disc in the form of a standard screen. Note that, as described above, when the return key is turned on, the screen returns to the previous screen in sequence.

Figure 50 shows the case where "Erase" is selected in the menu mode. When "Erase" is selected on the screen (a), the type of recording medium to be erased is displayed as shown on the screen (b).

Here, when you select "Card 1" on screen (b),
1], the form of the Li plane to be erased is displayed. On the other hand, if you select "Disk" on the (b) screen, (02)
The album number that will be deleted from the disc will be displayed as shown on the screen. Then, on the (C2) screen, select “Album 1”
When you select , the format of the screen to be deleted will be displayed. Then, when the "standard screen" or "multi-screen" screen (d2) is selected, the images in album 1 are deleted.

On the other hand, when "Screen designation" is selected, a designation screen (not shown) is further displayed to allow individual image designation, and after playing back and confirming the images, it is possible to erase each designated image.

Note that, as described above, when the return key is turned on, the screen returns to the previous screen sequentially.

FIG. 51 shows a case where "auxiliary function" is selected in the menu mode. When "auxiliary function" is selected on the (a) screen, titles of "data input" and other functions to be described later are displayed as shown on the (b) screen.

Note that, as described above, when the return key is turned on, the screen returns to the previous screen sequentially.

Now, in FIG. 41, the CD-ROM driver 3,
The determination is made using the remote controller 5 or the function keys on the keyboard 6. That is, if the cursor key is pressed (turned on) (S41: YES), the menu to be selected is changed at 842. For example, Fig. 48(a)l
When you turn on the cursor key on plane m, the white area moves to "copy" and this "copy" becomes selectable. Furthermore, when you turn on the cursor key, the white area moves to "erase". If the cursor key is not pressed, it is determined in S43 whether the enter key has been pressed. If the enter key is turned on (S43: YES), the process moves from the next menu or the menu mode to the screen mode at 844.

For example, when the enter key is pressed on the screen of FIG. 48 (a), the screen moves to the <<b) I screen, and when the enter key is turned on again, the screen moves to the (C1) screen. Furthermore, when the enter key is turned on on the <<C2>> screen in the figure, the image data in the IC input card 1 is displayed on the TV 7 on a standard screen. If the enter key is not pressed, it is determined in S45 whether the clear key has been turned on. If the clear key is turned on (Y in S45)
ES), return to the previous menu screen in S46. for example,
When you turn on the clear key on the screen shown in Figure 48 (C1), (b
) Return to the screen and press the clear key again to return to the (a) front page.

FIG. 42 shows the standard screen processing subroutine indicated by 834 above.

In this process as well, determination is made using the CD-ROM driver 3, remote control 5, or function key of the keyboard 6. That is, if the cursor key is pressed (turned on) (YES in S51), the image currently being played back on the TV 7 is changed to the next or previous image in 852. If the cursor key is not pressed, it is determined in S53 whether the enter key has been turned on. If the enter key is turned on (S53: YES), in step 854, a timer for automatically advancing the playback screen sequentially is started or conversely stopped, and image advancing is returned to using the cursor keys. .

If the enter key is not pressed, it is determined in S55 whether the clear key has been turned on. If the clear key is turned on (YES in S55), the process returns to the menu mode screen or multi-screen in 856. For example, TV7
When the clear key is turned on while an image is being played back, the screen returns to the menu mode such as the screen shown in FIG. 48 (C2).

Also, if you are transitioning from multi-screen to standard screen,
Turn on the clear key to return to the multi screen again.

The above multi-screen will now be explained using FIG. 52.

The multi-screen displays on the TV screen, for example, a display section D1 that reproduces 2o frames of images, and a display section D that displays the type of recording medium in which the reproduced images are stored, for example, "Card 1 →" as shown in the figure.
Display section D2 displayed below 1, the previous 20 frames of images,
Or "previous group" to select the next 20 frames of images.
, "next group" display sections D3 and 04. Also,
SFi is a selection frame that can be moved to each image area within the display section D1 or to each of the display sections D2 to D4 by operating a cursor key. Then, when the enter key is turned on, the processing described later with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44 is executed.

FIG. 43 shows the multi-screen mode subroutine indicated by 836 above.

In this process as well, determination is made using the CD-ROM driver 3, remote control 5, or function key of the keyboard 6. In other words, if the cursor key is pressed (YES in S61), the selection frame SF1 is moved vertically and horizontally in the multi-screen currently being played on the TV7 in 862, and the selected image or each display section is moved. Change the selection of D2 to D4. If no cursor key is pressed, $6
In step 3, it is determined whether the enter key has been turned on.

If the enter key is turned on (YES in S63)
, 864, a subroutine for enter processing in the multi-screen mode (explained in FIG. 44) is executed. If the enter key is not pressed, it is determined in S65 whether the clear key has been turned on. If the clear key is turned on (YES in S65), the process returns to the menu mode screen in S66. For example, if the clear key is turned on when a multi-picture is being played back on the TV 7, the screen returns to the menu mode such as the screen shown in FIG. 48 (C2).

FIG. 44 shows a subroutine for enter processing in the multi-screen mode described above.

First, in 871, it is determined whether the display sections D3 and D4 shown in FIG. 52 are selected by the selection frame SFt.
If display sections D3 and D4 are selected (YES in S71)
S), in S72, 1E of 20 frames of the previous group or 20 frames of the next group of images are reproduced.

If display sections D3 and D4 are not selected, S73
to determine whether it is in multi-screen playback mode.

If it is in the playback mode (YES in S73), the image selected in the selection frame SFt is displayed on the standard screen in S74 (42nd
Figure, S62). If it is not the reproduction mode, it is determined in S75 whether it is the coby mode. If it is in the copy mode (YES in S75), the image selected in the selection frame SF1 is copied to the designated recording medium in S76, for example, "card→disc". If it is not the copy mode, it is determined in step 377 whether it is the erase mode. If in erase mode (YES in S77), 878
Delete the selected image.

FIG. 45 shows the data input processing subroutine indicated by 338 above.

In this process, discrimination is performed using the CD-ROM driver 3, the remote control 5, or the function key of the keyboard 6 and the character key 392 of the keyboard 6. In other words, if the cursor key is pressed (turned on), (S
(YES at 81), move the Kanle display position at S82,
Next, when the enter key is turned on (YES in S83)
, 884 to register the input search data. On the other hand, when the clear key is turned on (YES in S85), $86
to clear the search data at the cursor position. Next, if the character key is pressed (YES in step S87), search data is input at the cursor position in step 888. This data input is performed using the character key 39 when recording on the CD-ROM4.
2, the photographing location, date, and additional items are input as search headings for each album as a block. You can also re-enter the information after erasing it.

FIG. 46 shows the image transfer subroutine indicated by $4 above.

Once the display mode is set through the processes up to FIG. 45, the process moves to this image transfer subroutine. That is,
If you want to play the screen for $91 (YES for $91), 8
92 transfers the image to be played back to the image memory 354,
Prepare for image playback.

In the case of copy mode (YES in S93), the image to be copied is written to the recording medium to be copied in 894. In addition, in the case of erase mode (YES in S95>, 89
In step 6, the target image is erased from the recording medium. When this image transfer process is completed, image creation process is executed next.

FIG. 47 shows the image creation subroutine shown in S5 above.

First, it is determined whether or not to display the menu mode.

To display the menu mode (YES at 8101)
, 8102, the image processor 355 creates a menu screen. On the other hand, when playing in standard screen mode (YES in 8103), the image memory 3
54 is played back. If playback is to be performed in multi-screen mode (YES in 8104), in 8105 the image processor 355 performs a predetermined thinning process on the images in the image memory 354 to create a multi-screen. Also, if data input mode is selected (8
106: YES), 3107: Image processor 35
5 to create a screen for data input. After each of these processes is executed, the process returns.

The screen data created in the processes from 82 to S5 in FIG.
6 and is played or displayed on TV 7. Furthermore, after the processes of S7 and S8 described above are executed as necessary, the process returns to S2, and thereafter this process is sequentially repeated.

In this embodiment, a separate keyboard is used as a means for inputting search information, but it may be integrated with the CD-ROM driver 3.

In the above explanation, TV1TV telephone, CD-ROM
In the reproduction using the Handycopy 12 shown in FIG. That is, the image stored in the IC card 2 is printed. The printing method (including signal processing) is the same as that explained in FIG.

Further, in this embodiment, a digital memory is used as the recording medium, but an analog memory may also be used. For example, I
Using a floppy disk instead of a C card, CD-R
An optical disc that performs analog recording may be used instead of the OM. Furthermore, instead of CD-ROM, magneto-optical disks and P
A DAT capable of recording CM signals may also be used.

Also, in this example, a thermal transfer type is used as the printing method, but a thermal transfer type, a sublimation type, etc. It may be any type of 1l@ type, and may also be an inkjet method or a bubble jet method. Furthermore, it may be a black and white printout instead of a color printout.

Further, the print unit provided in the camera body 1 may have recording paper and a paper feeding mechanism inside, and instead of having a built-in printer in the camera, the printer unit may be provided as a separate unit and an external printer. You can also print it out.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the present invention, it is possible to transfer an image between a first recording medium and a second recording medium and to reproduce an image from either one. Multiple blocks with search information that can rewrite the transferred image during transfer (
Since the data is divided into albums and recorded, and each block is played back, searchability during playback is excellent, and since this search information can be rewritten as appropriate, it is highly versatile and practical.

According to the second aspect of the invention, since the first recording medium is an IC card, it is excellent in portability and storability, and is suitable for use.

According to the invention of claim 3, the second recording medium is a CD-RO.
Since it is M, it is possible to record a large number of images due to its large capacity.

According to the invention of claim 4, since various search information is provided,
You can search for each content, improving search performance.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a system configuration diagram of an image information recording and reproducing system according to the present invention, Fig. 2 (A) is a perspective view of the camera 1, and Fig. 2 (B) shows the state in which the movable part 101a of the camera 1 is pulled out. 3 is a block diagram of the camera 1, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration from the COD to the IC card in the block 302 shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the printer section. Figure 6 is a block diagram of TV playback, Figure 7 is a flowchart explaining image processing, and Figure 8 is a COD.
Memory map showing the storage status of signals from FIG. 9 (A
) is a schematic diagram of the printing section before printing, FIG. 9(B) is a schematic diagram of the printing section during printing, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the transfer ink film, and FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the printing section. FIG. 12 is a block diagram for performing monitor display on the display unit 106, FIGS. 13 to 17 are flowcharts explaining operations on the camera side, and FIG. 18 is an NTSC
Figure 19 is a block diagram for monitoring and reproducing signals from an IC card to a TV.
Block diagram of transferring to M, Figure 20 shows the NTSC signal!
Figure 21 is a block diagram for outputting an NTSC signal from an IC card to a FAX, Figure 22 is a block diagram for monitoring and reproducing an RGB signal from an IC card to a TV, Figure 23 is a block diagram for outputting an NTSC signal from an IC card to a TV phone. The figure shows RGB signals
Block diagram of transferring from C card to CD-ROM, 2nd
Figure 4 is a block diagram for outputting RGB signals from an IC card to TVW1 episode, Figure 25 is a block diagram for outputting RGB signals from an IC card to a FAX, and Figure 26 is a block diagram for outputting a color difference signal from an IC card to a TVW1 episode.
Block diagram for monitor playback from C card to TV, No. 27
The figure is a block diagram for transferring color difference signals from an IC card to a CD-ROM, and Figure 28 is a block diagram for transferring color difference signals from an IC card to a TV.
The block diagram for outputting to the telephone, Figure 29, shows the color difference signal output to the IC.
A block diagram of outputting from a computer to a fax machine, Figure 30 is A.
DCT compressed NTSC signal from IC card to CD-
Fig. 31 is a block diagram for outputting ADCT-compressed RGB signals from an IC card to a FAX, Fig. 32 is a block diagram for integrating a video phone and a FAX, and Fig. 33 is a block diagram for transferring to ROM. CD-ROM driver 3
34 is a block diagram of the operation panel provided on the front of the CD-ROM driver 3, FIG. 35 is the operation panel of the remote control 5, FIG. 36 is the operation panel of the keyboard 6, and FIG.
The figure is a flowchart for explaining image editing such as image search and playback by the CD-ROM driver 3, FIGS. 38 to 47 are flowcharts of subroutines executed in the flowchart of FIG. )~
(C2) is T when playback is selected in menu mode.
V screen, Figures 49(a) to (d) are TV screens when copy is selected in menu mode, and Figures 50(a) to (d).
d1) is the TV when erase is selected in menu mode
51(a) and 51(b) show the TV screen when the auxiliary function is selected in the menu mode, and FIG. 52 shows the TV screen in the multi-screen mode. 1...Camera, 2...IC card, 3...CD-
ROM driver, 4...CD-ROM, 5...remote control, 6...keyboard, 7...TV (CRT)
, 8... Printer, 9... Line, 10... FA
X, 1 1...TV telephone, 12...Handycoby, 106...Display section, 301-c p u, 4 0
5... Internal mail E- 1, J, 5o1A~501C
and 601A-601B. 701A~6010.801A
~801G...Extension circuit, 602A, 602B...
Color difference conversion circuit, 603A. 603B...Differential compression circuit, 5038.7038.502G. 703 C・N
TSC conversion circuit, 802A, 802C...RG
B conversion circuit, 803A to 803C - A D C T compression circuit, 350a, 350b... Connector and interface section, 352... Conversion section, 353... MPU
, 354... image memory, 355 image processor, 356... video interface, 371a
．． 381a, 391a...cursor key, 37lb,
38lb. 39lb...Enter key, 371C, 3
81C. 391C...Clear key, 392...Character key Patent applicant Minolta Camera Co., Ltd. Agent
Patent Attorney Etsushi Kotani Patent Attorney Nagata
(a) (b) (C1) (C2) (a) (b) (C1) (C2) (d) (1111 v111no

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of photographed images recorded on a first recording medium are
An image information recording and reproducing system that transfers a recorded image to a recording medium and reproduces a recorded image from at least one of the first and second recording media, the image information recording and reproducing system comprising: dividing the transferred image to be recorded on the second recording medium into a plurality of blocks. A setting means for dividing, an input means for inputting rewritable search information for each block, and a reproduction means for reproducing an image recorded in a block selected by either the setting means or the input means. An image information recording and reproducing system equipped with 2. The image information recording and reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the first recording medium is an IC card. 3. The image information recording and reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the second recording medium is a CD-ROM. 4. The image information recording and reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the search information includes a photographing location, date and time, photographer, and image content.