JPH04133244U - camera display device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Eliminate the need for installation space for mode setting switches, display a large amount of shooting information in a large and easy-to-see manner even in limited space, and improve camera operability. . [Structure] A photographing information display means 100 is formed by stacking a plurality of display elements 100a having a pattern for displaying photographing information, and the display element 100a in the uppermost layer of the display means 100 is
A transparent touch switch 200 having a selection switch section 200a and a mode setting switch section 200b of the display element 100a is laminated thereon, and a selection control means 300 is operated by a signal from the selection switch section 200a to select at least one of the display elements. The layer is selected and displayed, and the display control means 400 is operated by a signal from the mode setting switch section 200b to display the selected display element 10.
The pattern of photographic information displayed on 0a is driven and controlled.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention displays various shooting information using numerical values and symbolic marks. The present invention relates to a camera display device.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, the camera's shooting mode, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture value, and feed mode Settings such as the code are made using buttons, dials, etc. on the camera body. The information for these photographs can be expressed as letters, numbers, or symbolic marks. The information is displayed on a liquid crystal display mounted on the camera body. In addition, the LCD display The display segments for each shooting information displayed on the screen are arranged in the same plane, and the lighting , each shooting information was displayed when the lights were off.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, in such conventional camera display devices, the same display segment such as self-timer marks, backlight compensation marks, and portrait marks that cannot be shared. Marks such as graphic symbols cannot be displayed in the same position. Therefore, space for these marks should also be secured within the same display unit. As a result, each display becomes smaller within the limited display space, making it difficult to see. It ends up. In addition, increasing the size of each display increases the size of the display and requires less space for its installation. The problem is that the space also gets larger. In addition, buttons and dials on the camera body can be used to input shooting information. Because of this, there was a problem that camera operations were complicated.

0004 The purpose of this invention is to eliminate the need for installation space for mode setting switches, and , displays a lot of shooting information in a large and easy-to-read manner even with limited display space. An object of the present invention is to provide a camera display device that can improve the operability of the camera.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention will be explained with reference to FIG. 1, which is a complaint correspondence diagram. It is formed by stacking a plurality of display elements 100a each having a pattern to be displayed. photographing information display means 100 and the display element 10 in the uppermost layer of the photographing information display means 100. At least one layer of the multi-layer display element 100a stacked on the display element 100a is selected. It outputs a selection signal for displaying on the display element 100a of the selected layer. At least one of various shooting conditions including the shooting mode corresponding to the pattern of shooting information to be used. A transparent touch switch 200 outputs a mode setting signal for setting one The display element 100a is selected based on the selection signal output from the switch 200. A selection control means 300 for selecting and displaying at least one layer, and a touch switch. Based on the mode setting signal output from 200, the display element 10 of the selected layer Display control means 400 for driving and controlling the pattern of photographic information displayed on 0a. This can be achieved by being prepared. Further, the present invention provides an arrangement in which the touch switch 200 selects the display element 100a having multiple layers. and the photographing information displayed on the selected display element 100a. By comprising the mode setting switch section 200b facing the pattern, The above objectives can be achieved. Furthermore, the present invention provides a photographing information pattern displayed on the photographing information display means 100. The display element 100a may be constructed by overlapping patterns provided on a plurality of layers of display elements 100a. With this, the above purpose can be achieved.

[0006]

[Effect]

Transparent touch switch 20 with display element selection and mode setting functions 0 on the photographing information display means 100, mode setting switches etc. No installation space required. Then, the selection switch section 2 of the touch switch 200 00a and selection control means 300 to select at least one layer of the display element 100a. In addition to selecting and displaying, the setting switch section 200b of the touch switch 200 and the photographing information displayed on the display element 100a selected by the display control means 400. By controlling the information pattern, different shooting information can be displayed in the same display area. It is now possible to display a lot of shooting information even with limited display space. You can make the pattern bigger. In addition, touch switches and shooting information patterns and tags displayed on the display element are also available. The setting switch section 200b of the switch switch 200 may be configured to overlap with the setting switch section 200b. This makes it easier to operate when setting the camera mode.

[0007]

【Example】

FIG. 2 is an overall configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a display device according to the present invention. In FIG. 2, 10 is a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as M) that controls the entire camera. (referred to as CU), 11 is camera shooting and other mode settings and display panel selection 12 is the first liquid crystal display that displays the pattern of shooting information. The display panel 13 is a second liquid crystal panel that displays a pattern of photographic information different from that of the first liquid crystal panel. The liquid crystal display panels 14 and 15 correspond to the first and second liquid crystal display panels 12 and 13. These drive circuits 12 and 13 drive the MCU. It is controlled by a display control signal from 10. 16 is the film's DX code or record. This is an input circuit that reads lens information, etc., and the read information of this input circuit 16 is M. It is input to CU10. 17 is a photometry circuit that detects brightness information regarding the brightness of the subject; The brightness information from this photometric circuit 17 is input to the MCU 10. 18 is This is a release switch that is turned on by pressing the release button. The on/off signal of the switch 18 is input to the MCU 10. 19 is connected to MCU10 20 is a motor drive circuit connected to the MCU 10, which controls the exposure. The control circuit 19 is an MC that is obtained based on input information, brightness information, etc. from the input circuit 16. The aperture 21 and shutter 22 are controlled by commands from U10. Also, motor drive The circuit 20 performs a focusing mode in response to a focusing signal from the MCU 10. The feed motor 23 is controlled in response to a feed signal from the MCU 10. Control 4.

[0008] The touch panel 11 is used for display panel selection and camera mode, as shown in FIG. Equipped with transparent touch switches SW1 to SW5 for setting the The switches SW1 to SW5 are arranged in a line, and the terminals P1 to P of the MCU10 5.

[0009] FIG. 4 shows an example of the photographing information pattern displayed on the first liquid crystal display panel 12. vinegar. The liquid crystal display panel 12 is molded to have a similar area to the touch panel 11, and the overall size is It is divided into seven display blocks 12A to 12G. Display block 12A is exposed. The display block 12B has a segment for displaying the mode, and a segment for displaying the photometry mode. However, the display block 12C has a feeding mode display segment, and the display block 12C has a feeding mode display segment. 2D has a segment for displaying a backlight correction mark, and display block 12E has a self-taper. The segment for displaying the now mark is on the display block 12F, and the segment for displaying the shutter speed is on display block 12F. In addition, the display block 12G has a segment for displaying the aperture value. It is formed.

0010 The segment display of display blocks 12A to 12C is used to switch camera modes. Correspondingly, changes are made as shown in FIGS. 5-7. That is, the display block 12A is shown in FIG. As shown, the normal program setting mode (this is called setting mode ``1'') is displayed. "P" and shooting genre program setting mode (this is called setting mode "2"). ). Display block 12B As shown in FIG. 6, the multi-pattern photometry mark 12Ba and center-weighted photometry 12Bb. Furthermore, the display block 12C is shown in FIG. As shown in 7, it switches to the single frame shooting mark 12Ca and the continuous shooting mark 12Cb. It is configured. In addition, the backlight correction marks and cells of display blocks 12D and 12E are The timer mark is structured to switch between lighting and flashing in response to camera mode switching. It has become a reality.

[0011] FIG. 8 shows an example of the photographing information pattern displayed on the second liquid crystal display panel 13. vinegar. The liquid crystal display panel 13 is a surface corresponding to the touch switch portion of the touch panel 11. The entire display block is divided into five display blocks 13A to 13E. Display block The lock 13B has a segment for displaying a portrait mark on the display block 13. C has a segment for displaying close-up marks, and display block 13D has a segment for displaying moving objects. A segment for displaying a railway photo mark indicating the genre is in display block 13E. Each segment has an aerial photography mark displaying the type of shooting of fast-moving objects. is formed. The display segments of these display blocks 13B to 13E The light switches between lit and blinking depending on the camera mode selection. Note that no display segment is formed in the display block 13A.

0012 FIG. 9 shows the relationship between the touch panel 11 and the first and second liquid crystal display panels 12 and 13. This is a schematic perspective view showing the positional relationship, and each panel is superimposed in the state shown in Figure 9. be done. As a result, display blocks 12A and 13A are displayed on touch switch SW1. , touch switch SW2 has display blocks 12B and 13B; touch switch SW2 has display blocks 12B and 13B; W3 has display blocks 12C and 13C, and touch switch SW4 has a display block. The touch switch SW5 has display blocks 12E and 13E. Corresponds to each. Then, set mode "1" which is the normal program setting mode. At this time, only the first liquid crystal display panel 12 is set to display operation state, and also when shooting When in setting mode "2", which is program setting by genre, the first LCD panel A portion of the screen 12 and the second liquid crystal display panel 13 are set to a display operating state. Na In addition, when displaying on the second liquid crystal display panel 13, the first liquid crystal display panel 12 is off and in a transparent state.

[0013] Next, the operation of this embodiment configured as described above will be explained. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the basic sequence of the camera. May When the MCU 10 starts by turning on the power switch, first, it goes to step S11. Then, by calling the setting routine as a subroutine, the touch panel 11 input information from the input circuit 16 and the status of the touch switches SW1 to SW5. and set various parameters necessary for photographing within the MCU 10 accordingly. Next In step S12, the photometry routine is subroutine called and the photometry circuit 17 Detects brightness information regarding the brightness of the subject. In the next step S13, by calling the calculation routine as a subroutine, , based on the setting information obtained in step S11 and the brightness information obtained in step S12. APEX calculation is executed to calculate exposure and other control values. Next step S1 In step 4, the setting information obtained in step S11 and the control calculated in step S13 are used. Obtain display data corresponding to the control value and send this data to the drive circuit 14 or 15. By outputting the output, the liquid crystal display panel 12 or 13 is driven to perform the necessary display. .

[0014] In step S15, the state of the release switch 18 is imported into the MCU 10, When it is determined that the switch 18 is on, the process advances to step S16 and the switch 18 is turned off. If so, the process returns to step S11. In step S16, the The setting information and the control values obtained in step S13, that is, the aperture and shutter speed commands, Then, the exposure control circuit 19 is operated to perform exposure. Then, in the next step S17 , the MCU 10 gives a command to the motor drive circuit 20, thereby causing the feeding motor 24 is driven to wind the film and charge the shutter. Below are the steps Return to S11 and repeat the above processing.

[0015] 11 and 12 show the subroutine call in step S11 of FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a setting routine. First, in step S21, it is determined whether the current setting mode is "1" or "2". do. Here, if it is determined that the setting mode is "1", the process advances to step S22. Also, if it is determined that the setting mode is "2", step S41 in FIG. Proceed to.

[0016] In step S22, it is determined whether the touch switch SW1 is on. here , if it is on, the process moves to step S23, and if the current setting mode is "1" , changes the exposure mode display mark from P to Ps, and returns. Also, Touches If the switch SW1 is off, the process moves to step S24 and the touch switch SW2 is turned off. Determine whether or not is on. In step S24, if it is determined that the Proceed to step S25 and set the metering mode to multi-pattern metering or center-weighted metering. Switch to one and return. Also, if it is determined to be off in step S24, If so, the process advances to step S26, and it is determined whether the touch switch SW3 is on.

[0017] If it is determined in step S26 that it is on, the process advances to step S27. , switch the feeding mode to continuous shooting or single frame shooting, and return. . Further, in step S26, if it is determined that it is off, step S2 8, it is determined whether the touch switch SW4 is on. Be on here The process then proceeds to step S29, sets the backlight correction mode, and returns. Also off If so, proceed to step S30 and determine whether the touch switch SW5 is on. Ru. In step S30, when it is determined that the touch switch SW5 is on, the touch switch SW5 is turned on. The process advances to step S31, sets the self-timer mode, and returns. Also, Ste. The process also returns when it is determined to be off in step S30.

[0018] Referring to FIG. 12, the processing procedure when the setting mode is "2" in step S21 is as follows. state First, in step S41, it is determined whether the touch switch SW1 is on. Ru. Here, if it is on, the process moves to step S42 and the exposure mode display mark is set to P. Change s to P and return. Moreover, if it is off, the process moves to step S43. Then, it is determined whether the touch switch SW2 is on or not. In step S43, the If it is determined that the After setting the mode, return. Also, if it is determined to be off in step S43, If so, the process advances to step S45, and it is determined whether the touch switch SW3 is on.

[0019] If it is determined in step S45 that it is on, the process advances to step S46. , set the program mode to close-up mode, and then return. Also, off If it is determined that the touch switch SW4 is on, the process advances to step S47. Determine whether or not. If it is on, the process advances to step S48 and the program mode is turned on. Return after setting the mode to railway photo mode. Also, if it is off, step Proceeding to S49, it is determined whether the touch switch SW5 is on. Here, tap If it is determined that the switch SW5 is on, the process advances to step S50, and the switch SW5 is turned on. Return after setting the program mode to aerial photography mode. Also, step If it is determined in S49 that it is off, the process returns.

[0020] FIG. 13 shows the display routine that calls the subroutine in step S14 of FIG. This is a flowchart of Chin. First, in step S61, the shutter calculated in step S13 of FIG. The speed data is output from the MCU 10 to the drive circuit 14, which causes the first liquid crystal The shutter speed display segment of the display block 12F on the display panel 12 Drive to display shutter speed. In the next step S62, calculate in the same way. Outputs the aperture value data to the drive circuit 14 and displays the display block in the liquid crystal panel 12. The aperture value is displayed by driving the 12G aperture value display segment. Next step S 63, the setting mode "1" or "2" set in step S11 of FIG. A display pattern corresponding to is displayed on the panel screen of the entire device.

[0021] Here, if setting mode "1" is set, only the liquid crystal display panel 12 is set. The display pattern shown in FIG. 14 is displayed using the display pattern shown in FIG. Also, setting mode "2" is set. , the display blocks 12A, 12F, 12G and The table shown in FIG. display pattern. Then, when the setting mode is "1", press the touch switch SW. When 1 is pressed, the setting mode is set to "1" in steps S21 to S23 shown in FIG. At the same time, the display block 12A of the liquid crystal display panel 12 changes from The exposure mode display mark Ps is displayed, and the overall display pattern is as shown in Figure 15. become. Also, if you press touch switch SW1 in setting mode "2", The settings are made in step S21 shown in FIG. 1 and steps S41 and S42 shown in FIG. The fixed mode switches from "2" to "1", and at the same time the display button on the liquid crystal display panel 12 changes. The exposure mode display mark P is displayed on the lock 12A, and the overall display pattern is shown in Figure 1. 4.

[0022] In step S64 of FIG. 13, it is determined whether the setting mode is "1" or "2", If the determination result is "1", proceed to step S65; if the determination result is "2", proceed to step S65. Proceed to S70. In step S65, based on the determination of the setting mode "1", the liquid crystal display panel 13 The display is turned off and only the liquid crystal display panel 12 is placed in a display operation state. Next step S At 66, the photometry mode set at step S25 of FIG. 11 is displayed. here, When touch switch SW2 corresponding to display block 12B is pressed, each press operation is Then, the segment display of display block 12B shows the multi-pattern measurement as shown in FIG. Cyclic switching to optical mark 12Ba or center-weighted metering mark 12Bb At the same time, the metering mode also switches to a display compatible mode.

[0023] In the next step S67, the feeding mode set in step S27 of FIG. 11 is displayed. Show. Here, if you press the touch switch SW3 corresponding to the display block 12C, , the segment display of the display block 12C changes as shown in FIG. 7 for each pressing operation. Cyclically switches to single frame shooting mark 12Ca or continuous shooting mark 12Cb Waru.

[0024] In the next step S68, the backlight correction marks and and the self-timer mark remain lit. Here, in display block 12D When you press the corresponding touch switch SW4, the backlight compensation mode is set and at the same time In step S69, the display of the backlight correction mark is made to blink. Also, the display block Press the touch switch SW5 corresponding to 12E to set the self-timer mode. At the same time, the self-timer mark is made to blink in step S69. .

[0025] In step S70, based on the determination of the setting mode "2", the liquid crystal display panel 1 2 display blocks 12A, 12F, 12G are activated and the remaining display blocks is turned off, and the liquid crystal display panel 13 is turned on. After that, the next step S7 1, each mark of display blocks 13B to 13E is kept lit. child Now, if you press the touch switch SW2 corresponding to the display block 13B, portrait photography will start. At the same time, Portrait mode is selected, which combines the optimal aperture and shutter speed. Then, in the next step S72, the portrait mark display blinks. Also, Ideal for close-up photography by pressing touch switch SW3 corresponding to display block 13C At the same time as the close-up mode with a combination of aperture and shutter speed is selected, step S7 The process moves to step 2, and the close-up mark display blinks. Similarly, display block 13D Press the corresponding touch switch SW4 to select the optimal aperture and shutter speed for railway photography. A railway photo mode combining The road photo mark flashes. In addition, the touch screen corresponding to the display block 13E Press switch SW5 to take an aerial photo with the optimal aperture and shutter speed combination for aerial photography. The mode is selected, and in the next step S72, the aerial photograph mark is displayed. The indicator flashes.

[0026] In this embodiment, the display panel selection switch function and mode setting are A transparent touch panel 11 having a constant switch function is connected to the laminated first and second Since the structure is stacked on the liquid crystal panels 12 and 13 of the This eliminates the need for installation space for switches and simplifies the camera body. Also, The shooting information display section has a two-layer structure with the first and second liquid crystal display panels 12 and 13. Then, select one of the liquid crystal display panels 12 and 13 to display various patterns of shooting information. This allows different shooting information patterns to be displayed in the same display area. In addition to displaying various The pattern can be displayed in a larger size, making it easier to view the display of photographic information. In addition, each LCD display panel selection of channels 12 and 13 and the normal program displayed on the liquid crystal display panel, Is the mode setting according to the program for each shooting genre performed using the touch panel 11? This makes it easier to operate the camera mode settings and improves the operability of the camera. Sara In addition, by making the touch panel 11 transparent, it is possible to stack it on the liquid crystal panel. In addition to making it easier to use touch switches, the functions of touch switches can also be transferred to LCD panels. It can be indexed by the shooting information pattern displayed on the panel.

[0027] Note that in the above embodiment, the photographing information display section is a two-layer liquid crystal display panel 12, 1. 3 has been described, but the structure is not limited to this, and may include a structure of two or more layers. It can also be done. Also, the pattern of the shooting information displayed on the display section is As shown in the examples, it is not limited to those formed with one layer of liquid crystal panels, but also those formed with two or more layers. The shooting information patterns displayed on the display panel can be displayed in an overlapping manner. Good too. Furthermore, display panels are not limited to liquid crystals, but also include electrochromic elements. I don't care.

[0028] In the above embodiment, the MCU 10 includes the selection control means 300 and the display control means. 400, the liquid crystal display panels 12 and 13 display the display element 100a, and the touch panel 11 is the touch switch 200, and touch switches SW1 to SW5 are the selection switches 20. 0a and a mode setting switch section 200b, respectively.

[0029]

[Effect of the idea]

As explained above, according to the present invention, a display element that displays a pattern of photographic information It has a display element selection function and a mode setting function on the display section, which is made by laminating multiple layers. The structure is made up of layered transparent touch switches, so mode setting switches can be easily No installation space required. and selecting at least one layer of the display element. The configuration is configured to display various patterns of shooting information, so you can display each other in the same display area. Different shooting information patterns can be displayed, and even with limited display space, many images can be displayed. In addition to being able to display various patterns in a larger size, the display of shooting information becomes easier to see. Also, The mode setting switches are touch-sensitive, and the functions of these switches are displayed on the display element. By using the displayed shooting information pattern as an index, mode setting operations become easier. This improves the operability of the camera.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a display device of a camera that corresponds to a claim.

FIG. 2 is an overall configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a camera display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the touch panel in this embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the first liquid crystal display panel in this example.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the switching state of the shooting program setting display in the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing switching states of photometry mode setting display in this embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing switching states of feeding mode setting display in this embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a second liquid crystal display panel in this example.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the touch panel and the liquid crystal display panel in this embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operating procedure of the main routine of the MCU in this embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a partial flowchart showing the operating procedure of a setting routine using the touch panel of the present embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a partial flowchart showing the operating procedure of a setting routine using the touch panel according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operating procedure of the display routine of this embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a plan view showing an actual display example in this embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a plan view showing an actual display example in this embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 MCUs 11 Touch panel 12 First liquid crystal display panel 13 Second liquid crystal display panel 14,15 Drive circuit 16 Input circuit 17 Photometry circuit SW1~SW5 Touch switch 100 Display means 100a display element 200 touch switch 200a Selection switch section 200b Mode setting switch section 300 Selection control means 400 Display control means

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. Photographic information display means formed by laminating a plurality of display elements having a pattern for displaying photographic information; outputting a selection signal for selecting at least one layer of the display element, and at least one of various photographing conditions including a photographing mode corresponding to the pattern of the photographing information displayed on the display element of the selected layer;
a transparent touch switch that outputs a mode setting signal for setting one of the layers; a selection control means for selecting and displaying at least one layer of the display element based on a selection signal output from the touch switch; A display device for a camera, comprising: a display control means for driving and controlling a pattern of photographic information displayed on a display element of the selected layer based on a mode setting signal output from the display device. 2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the touch switch includes a switch section for selecting a plurality of layers of display elements, and a mode setting switch section facing a photographing information pattern displayed on the selected display element. A camera display device comprising: 3. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the photographing information pattern displayed on the photographing information display means is constituted by superimposing patterns provided on a plurality of layers of display elements. camera display device.