JPH07147667A - Photographed image reproducing player - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To output the image signals in forms accordant with the characteristic of each of various connected output devices and also to properly and selectively output the photographing information and the music to only the necessary output devices. CONSTITUTION:A player 1 is provided with an image pickup part 8 which photographs a loaded film F, a signal processing part 9 which applies the necessary processing to the film image, an information recording/reproducing part 11 which reads the photographing information, a microcomputer COM 16 which discriminates the type of an output device 50, and a representation deciding part 12 which selects the music to be represented based on the photographing information and also decides an image reproducing method. Furthermore the terminals PC1 and PC2 and an interface 15 are added to output the image signals, the photographing information and the music respectively. Then a signal processing is applied to the film image based on the discrimination result of the device 30, and the processed film image is outputted. Meanwhile the presence or absence is set for selection of the music and furthermore the propriety is decided for output of the music and the photographing information.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a player for reproducing photographed images, for example, which takes in a developed film image as an image signal and performs image processing so as to output it in a form suitable for various kinds of connectable output devices. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a reproducing apparatus for reproducing a film image on a screen of a TV monitor has been proposed, and music is automatically set as a background music or manually set according to the image reproduction. It is known to have been made.

There is also proposed a method in which a film image is once loaded on an optical disc to create an electronic album or a search is performed by using photographing information.

[0004]

Since the above-mentioned conventional reproducing apparatus and the like are composed of the film image reading section and the reproducing section in a pair, the expression form of the reproduced image follows the characteristics of the output apparatus. It was fixed, and there were restrictions in terms of versatility.

The present invention has been made in view of the above,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a captured image reproducing player which enables connection of various types of output devices and image reproduction in a form suitable for the characteristics of the connected output devices.

[0006]

The present invention is a player for reproducing photographed images, to which a plurality of types of output devices can be connected.
An image reading means for reading a photographed image of each frame, a reading means for reading photographing information for the photographed image of each frame, a music determining means for selecting at least the effect music using the photographing information, and a connected output device. A discriminating means for discriminating the type, a signal processing means for performing signal processing on the image signal read by the image reading means in accordance with the discrimination result, and an image signal subjected to the required processing is output to the connected output device. First output means, second output means for enabling the shooting information and the music selection music to be output to the respective connected output devices, and for each of the shooting information and the music selection music according to the determination result. And a selection means for determining whether to output.

[0007]

According to the present invention, the photographed image of each frame read by the image reading means is processed so as to be converted into an image signal of a form suitable for the characteristics of the type of the connected output device, and the output device is processed. Is output to. On the other hand, the shooting information corresponding to the shot image of each frame is also read, and the effect music is determined based on this. Further, depending on the result of the determination of the type of the connected output device, whether or not the shooting information and the music selection music can be output is determined and output. If the music output is unnecessary, the music may not be output if the music is not determined.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An example in which the photographed image reproducing player according to the present invention is applied to a film image reproducing player will be described below. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a system showing a player for reproducing a film image and an output device connectable to the player. In the figure, 1 is a player for reproducing a film image,
Details will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3. As the output device 30, a television (TV) 31, a video tape recorder (VT)
R) 32, a mini disk (MD) 33 as a recording medium,
A personal computer (PC) 34, a printer 35,
Copying machine (COPY) 36, facsimile (FAX) 37
Therefore, the film image reproducing player 1 can be connected to each of the output devices and can communicate image signals and model information. The above T
For V31 and VTR32, only signal output from the film image reproducing player 1 is performed, as described later.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing a connection state between the film image reproducing player 1 and the TV 31 as an example of the output device 30. The film image reproducing player 1 is
On the front part thereof, in addition to the reproduction start key, an operation unit 2 including various keys such as a reproduction mode setting key and a performance music setting key, if necessary, display of the contents of the reproduction mode and the type of output device, etc. are displayed. For example, a film cartridge F accommodating a display unit 3 including an LCD and a developed film
A loading unit 4 for loading C is provided.

The film cartridge FC has a rotatable spool inside, and the film F is wound and stored with the base end of the film F fixed to the spool. Also,
The upper end of the spool is exposed or protrudes on the upper side surface of the film cartridge FC, and this portion can be rotationally engaged with another drive source by, for example, a groove or a protrusion formed in the radial direction.

Cables C1 and C2 connected to the TV 31 are wired on the rear surface. The cable C1 outputs an image signal and the cable C2 outputs a music signal. When an output device other than the TV 31 and the VTR 32 is connected, the cable C1 is used for outputting the image signal and for capturing the model information.

The loading section 4 has an insertion opening that can be pulled out, and a film feeding section 5 (see FIG. 1) for feeding and rewinding the film to and from the film cartridge FC loaded through the insertion opening. Are to be engaged.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a player 1 for reproducing a film image. The film feeding section 5 outputs a drive signal to the motor 5a as a rotary drive source. The drive mechanism is configured such that the motor 5a and a driven rotating member 5b are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance via a gear system (not shown) for transmitting a driving force, and the driven rotating member is driven by the normal rotation of the drive motor 5a. 5b is rotated to feed the film F, and at the time of rewinding, the drive motor 5a is reversely rotated to rewind the film F.

The film F is stably fed by being guided between the motor 5a and the driven rotary member 5b, and the film image of each frame of the film F being fed is in the middle of feeding, for example. It is possible to project light at the central projection position. That is, the light source unit 6 uses the film F being fed.
The film image of each frame is irradiated with predetermined illumination light. Further, across the film F, an image pickup section 8 is arranged on the side facing the light source section 6 via a photographing lens section 7 including a zooming lens and a prism for image rotation. The image pickup unit 8 is formed by arranging CCD elements in a matrix, is set at the image forming position of the photographing lens unit 7, picks up a projected film image, and outputs it as an image signal of an electric signal. . The signal processing unit 9 performs a white balance process for the color temperature of the illumination light source, a γ correction process for RGB color correction, a matrix process, and a photometric AE process on the film image signal input from the imaging unit 8. The memory 10 stores the signal-processed film image signal and has a storage capacity for the required number of frames.

The information recording / reproducing section 11 reads photographing information and the like from the film F, and writes necessary information on the film F as necessary. A magnetic recording medium such as a magnetic tape is attached to the upper and lower ends of the photosensitive area of the film F corresponding to each frame, and information can be recorded / reproduced between the film F and the magnetic recording medium via the recording head 11a. It is like this. The shooting information includes shooting date and time, image magnification, vertical and horizontal positions, shooting details (eg, “climbing”, “adult ceremony”, etc.). Such shooting information can be manually or automatically written in the shooting camera. Alternatively, data can be created during development.

The effect determining unit 12 determines an image reproducing method (normal reproduction, zooming, panning, scrolling (tilting), rotation, fade-in, fade-out, etc.) of the film image by using the photographing information.
And a music determination unit 12 that has a music storage unit inside and determines the music and the playing time of the background music that gives an effect suitable for the image reproduction method from the shooting information.
2 and. Then, the film image signal is read from the memory 10 via the signal processing unit 9 in accordance with the determined reproduction method, and along with the reproduction operation of the film image,
The determined music is output. The encoder 13 converts the film image signal from the signal processing unit 9 into an NTSC signal, and the terminal P _C1 outputs the NTSC signal to the video circuit unit of, for example, the TV 31 or the VTR 32 via the cable C1. On the other hand, the terminal P _C2 amplifies the music signal by the audio amplifier 14 and outputs the amplified signal to, for example, the speaker of the TV 31 or the VTR 32 via the cable C2.

Here, an example of the operation of the image reproduction method determining section 121 will be described. In the normal reproduction, the image signal is output as it is. On the other hand, of the reproducing methods, zooming is performed by driving the zooming lens of the photographing lens unit 7, panning and scrolling (tilting) drive control of the film feeding unit 5, and rotation is performed according to the vertical and horizontal position data. Image by using an image rotation prism (not shown).
° Do as if rotating. The signal processing unit 9 may perform processing according to each of the above reproduction methods on the image signal captured by the image capturing unit 8.

Further, the music determination section 122 determines the number of frames of the film and the total reproduction time, as well as the reproduction method and the shooting content. That is, the music determination unit 122 has a means for calculating the total playing time determined from the playing time data of the built-in music and the number of playback frames and the playing method, and also has a playing time commensurate with the obtained total playing time. It has a means to select music. Also, in relation to the shooting content, it is possible for the operator to perform key operation to set music that matches the image of the image to be played back. Should be selected.

The interface 15 (I / F) uses the player 1 as an output device 30 other than the TV 31 and VTR 32.
The model information regarding the output device 30 is fetched from the internal microcomputer (μCOM 130) of the output device 30, and the film image signal processed in a form according to the model of the output device and the music Necessary information is output from the shooting information to the output device 30.

Control unit (hereinafter referred to as microcomputer μCOM)
Reference numeral 16 controls the overall operation of the player 1 according to operation data input from various keys of the operation unit 2. In addition, the output device 30 other than the TV 31 and the VTR 32
Is capable of outputting unique model information from each microcomputer μCOM130 in response to an instruction from the microcomputer μCOM16. The microcomputer μCOM16 fetches these unique model information and identifies them to identify which output device. To determine if is connected.

Next, the procedure of image reproduction of this player will be described using the main flowchart shown in FIG. 4 and the flowchart of mode 1.

When the power is turned on and the reproduction start key is operated, the microcomputer μCOM16 of the player 1 transmits the required data to confirm whether or not the output device 30 is connected, and in response thereto, the output device. 30 microcomputers μCOM
It is determined whether there is a response from 130 (# 2, #
4). If there is no communication (NO in # 4), it is considered that the TV 31 or the VTR 32 is connected as the output device 30, and the mode 1 is executed. On the other hand, if there is communication (Y in # 4
ES), MD33, PC34, printer 35, COPY
A model determination as to which of 36 and FAX 37 is connected is performed (# 6). If the MD 33 is connected (YES in # 8), the mode 2 is executed, if the PC 34 is connected (YES in # 10), the mode 3 is executed, and the printer 35 or the COPY 36 is connected. (YES in # 12 and # 14), if mode 4 is executed and COPY 37 is connected (N in # 14, N
O), mode 5 is executed.

First, the mode 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The film F is fed, and the shooting information of each frame is read by the information recording / reproducing section 11 (# 16). Next, film F
After rewinding once, the light source unit 6 is turned on,
Film feeding is started again, film images of all frames or frames desired to be reproduced are picked up (# 18), and signal processing is performed (# 20). The film feeding may be controlled so that the shooting information and the image signal are captured for each frame. Further, when a frame desired to be reproduced is designated, the designation is made prior to the reproduction.

Subsequently, signal processing such as γ correction is applied to the film image in a form along with the reproduction on the TV 31 or the VTR 32, and the effect is produced from the photographed information of each frame read and the number of frames of the film image. Music to be decided (#
20, # 22). Then, the reproduction method of the film image is determined (# 24), and the film image signal and the music signal according to the determined reproduction method are TV31 or VTR.
It is output to 32 (# 26, # 28).

Next, the mode 2 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the processing of # 40 and # 42 is the same as that of # 16 and # 18, the description thereof will be omitted. Next, the film image is subjected to a predetermined process, for example, RGB data as it is in a form in conformity with the reproduction to the MD 33 (# 44). Then, the effect determination unit 12 determines the music and image reproduction method based on the shooting information and the like (# 46, # 48). Then, the determined music and the film image signal are transmitted through the interface 15 to the M
Along with the output to D33, the shooting information is also output (# 50 to # 54). By recording the shooting information together in the MD 33 as described above, the shooting information can be used as needed when creating an electronic album or the like, which is convenient.

Next, the mode 3 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the processing of # 60 and # 62 is the same as that of # 16 and # 18, the description thereof will be omitted. Then, like # 44, PC
Signal processing for 34, for example, RGB data is directly passed through (# 64). Further, as in the case of # 46, # 50, and # 52, music is determined and the music and film image signal are output to the PC 34 (# 66 to # 70). Further, the shooting information is output to the PC 34 (# 72). By recording the shooting information in the PC 34, it can be used for the convenience of creating an electronic album and can also be used for data management such as search and storage, which enables a wide range of data utilization. In addition, in this mode 3, generally, the PC 34 can process and edit the image, and if the reproduction method is determined and fixed in advance, the work on the PC 34 may be restricted. , I have not decided the image playback method.

Next, the mode 4 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the processing of # 80 and # 82 is the same as that of # 16 and # 18, the description thereof will be omitted. Next, the printer 35, CO
Signal processing for the PY 36, such as γ correction, is performed (#
84). Further, similarly to # 50 in the mode 2, the film image signal is output to the printer 35 or the COPY 36 (# 86). Further, the photographing information is output to the printer 35 or the COPY 36 (# 88). The shooting information is output to the printer 35 or the COPY 36 so that the shooting information can be printed corresponding to the hard-copy film image. In this mode 4, music is essentially unnecessary for hard copy,
In addition, since this type of output device performs hard copy on a frame-by-frame basis and does not require a relationship between successive frames, such as a method of switching between film images of each frame, it is not necessary to determine music. The image reproduction method has not been decided.

Next, the mode 5 will be described with reference to FIG. The processing of # 100 and # 102 is the same as that of # 16 and # 18.
The description is omitted because it is the same as. Then, the image signal is subjected to signal processing for FAX 37, for example, γ correction (# 104), and the image signal after this processing is transmitted to the FAX 37 of the other party using the public line. The reason why the music and the image reproducing method are not determined in the mode 4 is the same as in the case of the mode 4. Also,
The reason why the shooting information is not output is the function provided in the FAX 37 (automatic print function such as date and time of transmission and destination).
Is to use.

Furthermore, the player for reproducing a captured image according to the present invention can take the following modes. (1) Each of the above modes 1 to 5 is automatically determined according to the respective flow charts, but regardless of the type of output device, the operation section 2 is provided with the necessary operation keys and manually set. You may allow it.

(2) When the output device to be connected is fixed, the model information received from the output device can be recorded on the magnetic recording medium of the film F by using the information recording / reproducing unit 11. If you leave it, you can automatically determine the mode from the next time without communication.

(3) Mode 5 above (output device is FAX 37
In the above case), the shooting information is not output at all, but it may be selectable so that any information among the shooting information including other output devices can be output.
For example, if the recording order or recording position of the information on the magnetic recording medium of the film F is specified and the type of the information can be identified according to the order of the captured information, desired information is extracted and output. You can

(4) The reproduction method of each frame determined on the output device side is reversed, and the reproduction method can be recorded on the magnetic recording medium of the film F by using the cable C1. Since this information can be used in the reproduction operation, the time required for preparation for reproduction can be shortened accordingly.

(5) In the above embodiment, the music determination process and the image reproduction method determination process are omitted depending on each mode. However, the process is not limited to the mode, and these processes are executed uniformly. It may be possible to determine whether the output is possible at the time of output. By doing so, the load on the software up to the output processing can be reduced.

(6) In the present embodiment, an example of a film image has been described, but the same can be applied to the case where a photographed image is stored in a magnetic floppy disk or the like. In this case, a disk drive control unit may be provided instead of the film feeding unit 5, and a magnetic head and its drive control unit may be used instead of the imaging unit 8.

[0035]

As described above, according to the present invention, the type of the connected output device is discriminated, and the image signal read by the image reading means is subjected to signal processing according to the discrimination result, and the first processing is performed. In addition to outputting from the output means, it is determined whether or not to output from the second output means with respect to each of the above-mentioned shooting information and music selection music according to the determination result, so that it is suitable for the characteristics of the output device to be connected. The image signal can be output in this form, and the shooting information and music can be appropriately selected and output only to the necessary output device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a film image reproducing player to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a system showing a player for reproducing a film image and an output device connectable to the player.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing a connection state between a film image reproducing player and a TV as an example of an output device.

4A and 4B are a main flowchart for explaining an image reproducing procedure of a film image reproducing player and a flowchart for explaining a process of mode 1.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of mode 2;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating processing in mode 3;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of mode 4;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a process of mode 5;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Film Image Playback Player 2 Operation Section 3 Display Section 4 Loading Section 5 Film Feeding Section 6 Light Source Section 7 Photographing Lens 8 Imaging Means 9 Signal Processing Section 10 Memory 11 Information Recording / Reproducing Section 11a Recording Head 12 Performance Determining Section 121 Image Reproduction Method determination unit 122 Music determination unit 13 Encoder 14 Audio amplifier 15 Interface 16 Control unit (μCOM) 30 Output device 130 Control unit (μCOM) 31 Television (TV) 32 Video tape recorder (VTR) 33 Mini disk (MD) 34 Personal computer (PC) 35 Printer 36 Copy (COPY) 37 Facsimile (FAX) FC Film Cartridge F Film P _C1 , P _C2 Terminal C1, C2 Cable

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A player for reproducing a photographed image, to which a plurality of types of output devices can be connected, at least image reading means for reading the photographed image of each frame, and reading means for reading photographing information for the photographed image of each frame. Music determining means for selecting effect music by using the shooting information, determining means for determining the type of the connected output device, and signal processing of the image signal read by the image reading means according to the determination result. A signal processing means, a first output means for outputting an image signal subjected to a required process to an output device connected thereto, and the shooting information and the music selection music can be output to the output device connected respectively. Playback of photographed image, comprising second output means and selection means for determining whether or not to output each of the above-mentioned photography information and music selection music according to the determination result For player.