JPH05127246A - Copyright recording device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically record a copyright mark and a photographer's name, etc., on an original film itself with a video only in the case that it can be recognized that the person himself who registers the copyright mark performs photographing. CONSTITUTION:Finger print information obtained by a finger print detecting sensor 38 is inputted in a CPU 36 through an interface circuit 37, mode setting conditions by use of plural operation buttons is inputted from a switch detection circuit 39 to the CPU 36 and an imprinting timing signal is inputted through a contact 31. Meanwhile, the setting condition is displayed by driving an LCD 40, data on the copyright is imprinted by emitting the light emitting means 41, and the mode signal of a recording frame is transferred to the camera 1 through a contact 30.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a copyright recording device for a camera.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Professional photographers are always aware of copyright in the images they shoot, and a copyright mark (circle C) is placed on the back of printed paper to insist that it is a unique work. Be sure to write down your name and other information. This makes it possible to assert the identity of the photographer and the whereabouts of the copyright, and further protect it, and forbids copying by others. On the other hand, conventionally, a device for recording the date and the like on a film as a camera accessory has been called a data bag. This is an LED
The desired alphanumeric characters are optically recorded inside and outside the photographing screen on the film by (light emitting diode) or the like. This device automatically records the shooting date and time in addition to the subject image, which is convenient for rearranging later. The present inventor has already applied for a method of connecting the above two elements and automatically recording a copyright mark or the like on the film.

[0003]

The above-mentioned application only discloses that a copyright mark or the like can be automatically imprinted on a film, and regarding the reference relating to the conditions enabling the imprinting, It wasn't done. For example, even if you can record a copyright mark,
Since it is possible to always imprint, there is a problem that the copyright mark is imprinted even if the photographer who actually presses the shutter is different from the copyright registrant, and the original role is not fulfilled. It was

Therefore, the present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and the purpose thereof is only when the person who registered the copyright mark can confirm that the original film is to be photographed. Another object of the present invention is to provide a copyright recording device capable of automatically recording the copyright mark and the photographer's name on the image together with the image.

[0005]

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention provides a recording means for recording a light emitting pattern in the form of a symbol mark relating to copyright, an identifying means for identifying a user, and an identifying means. And a control means for operating the recording means according to the output.

[0006]

In the present invention, the symbol mark-shaped light emission pattern relating to copyright is recorded on the film photographing frame only when the user who has registered the copyright mark recognizes that the photographing is performed. ..

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an outer appearance of a data back 5 mounted on a camera 1 for explaining an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the subject image that has passed through the lens 2 mounted on the camera 1 can be visually recognized by the finder 3, and when the shutter button 4 is pressed, it is exposed on the loaded film. The data bag 5 has a plurality of operation buttons 8 which will be described in detail later, a confirmation display section 7, and a fingerprint detection section 6.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the data back 5 of FIG. 1 in an open state. In the figure,
A film cartridge (not shown) is loaded in the film chamber 10, and the drawn film passes through the aperture 11 and is wound around the spool 12. The subject light that has passed through the lens 2 is projected onto the aperture 11. Here, a pressure plate 14 having a role of bringing the film into close contact with the aperture 11 is fixedly provided on the back surface of the data back 5. A hole 15 is provided in a part of the pressure plate 14, and the data to be imprinted through the hole 15 is optically projected on the film. An imprinting signal for instructing imprinting is transmitted and received via a plurality of contact points 13 and 16 provided in pairs on the outer periphery of the aperture 11 and the lower portion of the pressure plate 14.

FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 show the above-mentioned camera 1,
It is a top view which shows the example of 3 types of the film image | photographed by the data back 5 and developed. In these drawings, the first frame to the seventh frame of the films 45, 52, 58 are partially shown, and the numbers 48, 55, 61 corresponding to the frames are also displayed below the photographing screen. Further, as shown in the drawing, data relating to the copyright is imprinted between the photographing screens according to the respective modes.

FIG. 3 shows a film 45 according to the first mode.
Is an example of. The first mode is an imprinting method that can be applied to any storage method, and data imprinting is executed on all photographing screens. In other words, the data 49 is printed in front of the first frame 46, the data 50 is printed in front of the second frame 47, and the copyright data is printed in front of all the frames. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to the case of storing without cutting, the case of cutting into pieces, and the case of cutting into pieces and storing. Here first
The mode is a mode that faithfully executes the above-mentioned conventional example, and has the above-mentioned problems.

FIG. 4 shows a film 52 according to the second mode.
Is an example of. In the second mode, the film 52 is not cut and 1
This is an imprinting method when the book is stored in a roll form as it is, and the data 56 is imprinted only immediately before the first frame 53. As shown in the drawing, at the front of the frame other than this portion, at least data regarding the copyright is not imprinted and is blank.

FIG. 5 is an example of a film according to the third mode. The third mode is an imprinting method corresponding to, for example, cutting the film 58 with scissors every four frames and storing the film 58 in a negative holder (not shown), in front of the first frame 59 and in front of the fifth frame 60. Data 62 and data 63 are respectively imprinted. Although not shown, the following portions are the 9th piece, the 13th piece, the 17th piece, the 21st piece, and the 25th piece.
Imprinting is executed in front of each of the frame, the 29th frame, and the 33rd frame. Negative holders are available for every 4 frames and every 6 frames, so if you select it as described below,
Data imprinting that can deal with any of these is possible. In the case of 6 frames, the imprinting positions are 1st frame, 7th frame and 13th frame.
It is the front part of the piece, the 19th piece, the 25th piece, and the 31st piece.
As an application of this, if the operation of selecting one is bothersome, a solution satisfying both is provided as the first piece, the fifth piece, the seventh piece, the ninth piece, the thirteenth piece, the seventeenth piece, the nineteenth piece, the twenty-first piece. Piece, second
It suffices that the 5th frame, the 29th frame, the 3rd frame 1, and the 33rd frame can be imprinted.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment in which the camera 1 and the data back 5 of the present invention are combined. In the figure, the left side from the contacts 30, 31, 32 corresponds to the camera 1 and the right side corresponds to the data back 5. First, the circuit portion of the camera 1 will be described. The operation of the circuit is entirely powered by the battery 20. The control of the camera 1 is executed mainly by the CPU 24. As is well known, the subject brightness signal from the photometric circuit 21, the film sensitivity signal from the film sensitivity detection circuit 22 and the status signal from the switch detection circuit 23 for detecting the status of various switches are input to the CPU 24. Here, the switch detection circuit 23 also includes a power switch interlocked with the shutter button 4, the release switch, and a sequence switch for detecting a camera operation. Then, the CPU 24 displays the exposure conditions on the LCD 25 installed in the viewfinder, opens and closes the shutter 26 to expose for a predetermined time, and changes the aperture diameter of the diaphragm 27 to control the amount of transmitted light and the motor 2.
8 is rotated to wind and rewind the film.
Further, the mode signal of the recording frame is input from the data back 5 via the contact 30, and the transistor 29 is driven to the data back 5 to output the imprinting signal via the contact 31.

The circuit of the data bag 5 operates as follows. The battery 35 supplies power to each part including the CPU 36. The CPU 36 is supplied with fingerprint information obtained from the fingerprint detection sensor 38 via the interface circuit 37, mode setting conditions of the plurality of buttons 8 described above from the switch detection circuit 39, and an imprinting timing signal via the contacts 31. On the other hand, the LCD 40 is driven to display the setting conditions, the light emitting means 41 is caused to emit light, the data relating to the copyright is imprinted, and the mode signal of the recording frame is transmitted to the camera 1 via the contact 30.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the segment pattern of the LCD 40 used for the data back 5. In the figure, the segment 70 is a copyright mark (circle C) and is a copyright mark together with the following segment 71 (year number) and segment 72 (initial). As described below, the segment 71,
72 can select arbitrary alphanumeric characters for each digit. A segment 79 is a segment expressing a fingerprint, and is a display requesting that the photographer's fingerprint be pressed against the fingerprint detection unit when the photographer's fingerprint pattern is registered and data is imprinted as described later. The segments 73, 74, 75, and 76 are for displaying the recording mode, and are lit when data recording is selected for every frame, every four frames, every six frames, or only the first frame. The segments 77 and 78 light up when the data imprinting execution mode is selected and the fingerprint registration mode is selected.

FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show an example of a flowchart of the CPU 24 of the camera 1. In these figures, the process is repeated when the power switch interlocking with the shutter button 4 is turned on and the CPU 24 is being supplied with power. Step 80: Confirm the presence or absence of the film cartridge. Step 81: Since no film cartridge is loaded, a message to that effect is displayed, and the process returns to step 80. Step 82: It is judged whether the loading is completed after the loading of the film. Here, loading means an operation of winding the leading end of the film around the spool 12 in FIG. Step 83: Perform a loading operation. Step 84: Since loading is completed, CPU2
The film number counter in the storage means in 4 is set to 1. Step 85: Receive the subject brightness signal from the photometry circuit 21. Step 86: The subject brightness signal and the film sensitivity signal from the film sensitivity detection circuit 22 are calculated to calculate the proper exposure condition. Step 87: The exposure condition is displayed on the LCD 25. Step 88: It is judged whether or not the release switch in the switch detection circuit 23 has been pressed. Step 89: Enter the release sequence and first avoid the mirror from the optical path. Step 90: Set the diaphragm 27 to the diaphragm aperture calculated in step 86.

Step 91: Data back 5 to contact 3
The state of the data recording mode transmitted via 0 is determined. First, it is determined whether or not it is the mode in which only the first frame is printed. Step 92: It is judged whether or not the value of the film counter is 1. Step 93: It is judged whether or not the mode is the one in which all the frames are printed. Step 94: It is judged whether or not the mode is one in which the image is printed every four frames. Step 95: The value of the film counter is an integer multiple of 4 and is 1.
It is determined whether or not it is a numerical value obtained by adding. Step 96: The film counter value is an integer multiple of 6 and is 1.
It is determined whether or not it is a numerical value obtained by adding. Step 97: The transistor 29 is turned on for a certain period of time, and an imprinting signal is transmitted to the data back 5 via the contact 31. Step 98: The shutter 26 is opened for the time calculated in step 86 to expose the film. Step 99: The motor 28 is rotated to wind up the film, and the diaphragm 27 and a mirror (not shown) are returned to their original states. Step 100: After adding 1 to the value of the film counter, the process returns to step 80 and the above processing is repeated.

10 and 11 show the CP of the data back 5.
It is an example of a flowchart of U36. In these figures, the process is repeated when the battery 35 is loaded. Step 105: Judge the mode selected by the switch 39. Step 106: Since the mode is for registering copyright data, first the year set previously is displayed. This is the setting of the segment 71 in the LCD 40 of FIG. Step 107: Select the digit to be changed in the segment 71. Step 108: Change the value of that digit. Actually, the switch 8 is operated to repeat steps 107 and 108, but since it is known, it will not be described in detail. Step 109: Display the previously set initials in segment 72. Step 110: Select the digit to be changed in the segment 72. Step 111: Change the display value of that digit. Actually, the switch 8 is operated to operate steps 109 and 110.
However, since it is known, it will not be described in detail. Step 113: request that the thumb is pressed against the fingerprint detection sensor 38. Specifically, the segment 79 blinks. Note that sound display may be used. Step 114: The signal from the fingerprint detection sensor 38 through the interface circuit 37 is read to determine whether the fingerprint pattern has been correctly detected. Step 115: The year / initial and the fingerprint pattern set in the above step are paired and stored in the storage circuit in the CPU 36. Step 116: Display that the fingerprint pattern has been read. For details, it depends on the continuous lighting of the segment 79.
Further, the display may be performed by sound. Step 117: Step 105 after a certain time delay
Return to and repeat the above steps. This delay is for the user to recognize the display by step 116. Step 118: Since the mode is not for registering imprint data, first, the imprint mode that has been set previously is displayed. Here, the imprint mode is shown in FIGS.
It is a mode for deciding which one of the imprinting modes shown in FIG. Specifically, segment 7
Any one of 3,74,75,76 segments is displayed. Step 119: It is judged from the output of SW39 whether or not the mode for changing the imprint mode is selected. Step 120: Change the imprinting mode. Specifically, any one of the segments 73, 74, 75, 76 is displayed in place of the current display segment. Step 121: The type of the selected imprinting mode is stored. Step 122: Request that the finger is pressed against the fingerprint detection sensor 38. Specifically, the segment 79 blinks. Note that sound display may be used. Step 123: Read the signal from the fingerprint detection sensor 38 via the interface circuit 37. Step 124: The registered fingerprint pattern stored in Step 115 is reproduced. Step 125: Judge whether the registered fingerprint pattern matches the fingerprint pattern read in step 123. Step 126: Reproduce the registered year and registration initials stored in step 115. Step 127: Display them in segments 71, 72. Step 128: Set a predetermined value in the timer in the CPU 36, and start counting time. Step 129: It is judged whether the imprinting signal is input through the contact 31. Step 130: Since the imprinting signal is not inputted, it is judged whether or not the time counting of the timer started at step 128 is completed. If the time measurement is completed, the process returns to step 105. This means that the registration year and registration initials are displayed forever and the registration is terminated to prevent misuse by a photographer other than the registered person. If the timer has not finished counting, the process returns to step 129. Step 131: Driving the light emitting means 41, as shown in FIGS.
Data imprinting is performed as in any one of FIG.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of another embodiment in which the camera 1 of the present invention and the data back 5 are combined. In the camera 1, the CPU 24 and the battery 2 are provided.
0, photometric circuit 21, film sensitivity detection circuit 22, switch detection circuit 23, LCD 25, shutter 26, diaphragm 2
7, the relationship between the motor 28 and the transistor 29 is shown in FIG.
Since it is the same as that of FIG. 6 is different from FIG. 6 in that the transistor 3
3 is a point at which the data select signal is transmitted to the data back 5 via the contact 30. This data select signal allows the type of imprinted data to be selected from the camera 1 side, and can be controlled by turning on or off the transistor 33. There are two types of imprinted data prepared here: date data and copyright-related data. Data back 5
6, the battery 35, the CPU 36, and the switch detection circuit 39 are common to those in FIG. 6 is different from that shown in FIG. 6 in that an oscillator 44 for supplying an accurate original oscillation frequency is connected to the CPU 36 so that the timekeeping of the date is always executed and the display LCD 4 is provided.
2 and the light emitting means 43 have a pattern as shown.

FIG. 13 shows an example of the film 145 which is actually photographed by the combination of the camera 1 and the data back 5 having the above-mentioned structure. For example, the number 149 is printed below the first frame 146 as in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5. Further, similar to FIG. 5, the first piece 146, the fifth piece 148
The imprinting data 150 regarding the copyright is executed in front of. The difference is that the first piece 146, the fifth piece 14
Data 151 such as the date is imprinted on the part other than 8. To put it the other way around, although the standard date and time imprinting is set to be executed for all frames, the copyright data imprinting is automatically performed instead of the date and time data at key points. It is to be recorded on a regular basis. In this case, the imprint data is changed every four frames such as the first frame 146 and the fifth frame 148 in anticipation that the film 145 is cut every four frames. Needless to say, it may be executed only for the first piece 146.

FIG. 14 shows an example of detailed segments of the display LCD 42 of FIG. In the figure, the segment 70 is a copyright mark (circle C) and is a copyright mark together with the following segment 71 (year number) and segment 72 (initial). As will be described later, the segments 71 and 72 can select arbitrary alphanumeric characters for each digit. The segment 140 represents a date, and an arbitrary numerical value can be selected for each digit. Here, the segments 141 and 142 are classification display marks that light up when the copyright data is imprinted and when the date data is imprinted.

FIG. 15 is an example of a program showing the processing of the CPU 24 of FIG. In the figure, the power switch interlocking with the shutter button 4 is turned on, and the CPU 24
It is repeatedly executed when power is being supplied to. Step 155: Confirm the presence / absence of the film cartridge. Step 156: Since no film cartridge is loaded, a message to that effect is displayed, and the process returns to step 155. Step 157: It is judged whether or not the loading is completed following the loading of the film. Here, loading means an operation of winding the leading end of the film around the spool 12 in FIG. Step 158: Perform a loading operation. Step 159: Since loading is completed, the CPU
The film number counter in the storage means in 24 is set to 1
Set to. Step 160: Receive a subject brightness signal from the photometric circuit 21. Step 161: The subject brightness signal and the film sensitivity signal from the film sensitivity detection circuit 22 are calculated to calculate the proper exposure condition. Step 162: The exposure condition is displayed on the LCD 25. Step 163: It is judged whether or not the film counter value is a value obtained by adding 1 to an integer multiple of 4. Step 164: The transistor 33 is activated so as to copy the date data, and the data back 5 is transferred via the contact 30.
To send a type signal to. Step 165: The transistor 33 is activated to copy the copyright data, and the type signal is transmitted to the data back 5 via the contact 30. Step 166: It is judged whether or not the release switch in the switch detection circuit 23 is pressed. Step 167: Enter the release sequence and first avoid the mirror from the optical path. Step 168: The diaphragm 27 is set to the diaphragm aperture calculated in step 161. Step 169: Turn on the transistor 29 for a certain time,
The imprinting signal is transmitted to the data back 5 via the contact 31. Step 170: The shutter 26 is opened for the time period calculated in Step 161, and the film is exposed. Step 171: The motor 28 is rotated to wind up the film, and the diaphragm 27 and the mirror are returned to their original states. Step 172: After adding 1 to the value of the film counter, the process returns to step 80 and the above processing is repeated.

FIG. 16 is an example of a flowchart of the CPU 36 of the data back 5. In the figure, a battery 35
Is repeatedly executed when is loaded. Step 175: Judge the mode selected by the switch 39. Step 176: a mode for changing and registering various imprinted data. First, setting of the segment 71 in the LCD 2 is performed. Display the previously set era. Step 177: Select the digit to be changed in the segment 71. Step 178: Change the value of that digit. In practice, the switch 8 is operated to repeat steps 177 and 178, but this is well known and will not be described in detail. Step 179: Display the previously set initials in segment 72. Step 180: Select the digit to be changed in the segment 72. Step 181: Change the display value of the digit. Actually, the switch 8 is operated to perform steps 179 and 180.
However, since it is known, it will not be described in detail. Step 182: The date previously set in the segment 140 is displayed. Step 183: Select the digit to be changed in the segment 140. Step 184: Change the numerical value of the digit. Actually, the switch 8 is operated to repeat steps 183 and 184, but this is well known and will not be described in detail. Step 185: Determine which data is the mode to be imprinted. Step 186: Since the mode is the date imprinting mode, the mark 142 is turned on so that the photographer can recognize it. Step 187: Prepare to drive the light emitting means 43 with a predetermined date signal. Step 188: Since the mode is the copyright imprinting mode, the mark 141 is turned on so that the photographer can recognize it. Step 189: Prepare to drive the light emitting means 43 with a predetermined copyright signal. Step 190: It is judged whether or not the imprinting signal is output from the camera 1 via the contact 31. Step 191: The light emitting means is driven to execute imprinting.

In the present embodiment, the switching between the registration mode and the imprint mode is performed by the output of SW39, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the registration operation is completed in the registration mode, the imprint mode is automatically performed. It is also possible to switch to the embedded mode.

In the above-described embodiment, since it is confirmed that the photographer is the person himself / herself, the fingerprint detecting section 6 is provided at a position just touching the thumb of the right hand when the camera 1 is held as shown in FIG. , It is possible to confirm naturally when shooting.
Further, although not shown, the same effect can be obtained by providing a fingerprint detection unit on the upper surface of the shutter button 4. Further, even when the camera 1 is held vertically, it is possible to easily provide the camera 1 at a position where it can be easily confirmed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the identification of the photographer himself may be confirmed by fingerprints of other fingers in addition to the fingerprints of thumbs, fingerprints by a combination of a plurality of fingers, and further by voice. The physical characteristics of the photographer such as confirmation of a voiceprint or a password may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the combination of the copyright mark and the confirmation combination of the photographer himself / herself may be inserted into the slot in the camera and recorded when using the IC card camera.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, if a plurality of copyright mark and the combination for confirming the identity of the photographer can be registered, the same applies to the situation where the photographing equipment is shared, such as a newspaper company. The effect can be achieved.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to the camera using the silver salt film has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is applied to a still video camera and the like. It goes without saying that it is possible.

[0030]

As described above, according to the present invention, an important original film itself, such as a copyright mark and a photographer's name, is automatically recorded together with an image.
Moreover, such recording of the copyright mark is effective only when the person who registered the copyright mark can confirm that he / she will shoot. This can prevent a camera lent to another person from recording an incorrect copyright mark, and can achieve the original function of the copyright mark completely, which is an extremely excellent effect.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a state in which a data back is attached to a camera for explaining an embodiment of a copyright recording apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an appearance showing a state in which a data bag in FIG. 1 is opened.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a film photographed and developed by a combination of a camera and a data bag.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example of a film photographed and developed by a combination of a camera and a data bag.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing still another example of a film photographed and developed by a combination of a camera and a data bag.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration according to an embodiment of a copyright recording apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a segment pattern of an LCD used for data back.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a CPU of the camera.

9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the CPU of the camera following FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a data back CPU.

11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the CPU of the data back following FIG.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of another embodiment of the copyright recording apparatus according to the present invention.

13 is a diagram showing an example of a film photographed and developed by the combination of the camera and the data bag of FIG.

14 is a diagram showing an example of a segment pattern of the display LCD of FIG.

15 is a diagram showing a processing program of the CPU of FIG.

16 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the CPU of the data back of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Camera 2 Lens 3 Finder 4 Shutter Button 5 Data Back 6 Fingerprint Detector 7 Confirmation Display 8 Operation Button 10 Film Chamber 11 Aperture 12 Spool 13 Contact 14 Pressure Plate 15 Hole 16 Contact 20 Battery 21 Photometric Circuit 22 Film Sensitivity Detection Circuit 23 Switch detection circuit 24 CPU 25 LED 26 Shutter 27 Aperture 28 Motor 29 Transistor 30 Contact 31 Contact 32 Contact 33 Transistor 35 Battery 36 CPU 37 Interface circuit 38 Fingerprint detection sensor 39 Switch circuit 40 LCD 41 Light emitting means 42 Display LCD 43 Light emitting means 44 Oscillator 45 Film 46 First frame 47 Second frame 48 Number 49 Imprinted data 50 Imprinted data 52 Film 53 First frame 54 Second frame 55 Number 56 Imprinted 58 film 59 first frame 60 fifth frame 61 number 62 imprinted data 63 imprinted data 70 segment 71 segment 72 segment 73 segment 74 segment 75 segment 76 segment 77 segment 78 segment 140 segment 141 segment 142 segment 145 film 146 fourth 1 piece 147 2nd piece 148 5th piece 149 number 150 imprinted data 151 imprinted data

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A recording means for recording a light emission pattern in the form of a symbol mark relating to copyright, an identification means for identifying a user, and a control means for activating the recording means according to an output of the identification means. A copyright recording apparatus characterized by the above. 2. A copyright recording apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising timer means for identifying the user and for inhibiting the operation of the recording means after a lapse of a predetermined time. 3. The copyright recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the identification means is provided at a location where the user can easily identify the camera when the user holds the camera. 4. The copyright recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the identifying means is means for detecting a physical characteristic of the user. 5. The copyright recording apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the identifying means is means for detecting a fingerprint of a user. 6. The copyright recording apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the identifying means is means for detecting a voice of a user.