JPH07154728A - Still picture recorder for sheet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve operability and workability in the case of successively recording the still pictures of a recorded sheet such as a photographed positive film into a storage medium. CONSTITUTION:A deck 3 for recording is set in a recording mode, and a pause state is kept. The recorded sheet is placed on a part 1d of a camera 1 for recording and when a start button 2e of a supporting device 2 is depressed, the pause state is canceled by emitting infrared rays from a light emitting means 2b. On the other hand, a timer 2c is operated simultaneously with the emission of the light emitting means 2b and the light emitting means 2b emits light again after the elapse of a prescribed time so that the deck 3 for recording can be returned to the pause state.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a still image which can be recorded on a storage medium such as a tape or a disk so that a negative film, a positive film, a print photograph or the like can be viewed on a television screen. Recording device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There is known a camera which photographs a negative film, a positive film, a print photograph, and a printed matter (hereinafter collectively referred to as a recording sheet), and outputs the image as a video signal. ing. This camera is usually connectable to a television,
Functions such as positive reversal, color adjustment, brightness adjustment, focus adjustment, and zoom shooting are provided. When recording an image taken by such a camera (hereinafter, referred to as a recording camera) on a VTR tape, first, the recording camera and the VTR deck are connected. Then, the recording sheet is manually set at the photographing position of the recording camera, the photographing by the recording camera is started, and then the recording by the VTR deck is started. The operator waits for a predetermined time until recording is completed, and then presses the pause button to pause the VTR tape. After replacing the recording sheet at the shooting position, press the pause button again to start the next recording.

[0003]

As described above, in the conventional recording / editing method, the operator must be on standby for a predetermined time during recording, and the pause button must be pressed at the end of each recording. Since it does not happen, when recording images of many recorded sheets, their accumulation becomes large,
The work efficiency was extremely poor.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is to provide a start switch means for starting recording and a light emitting means for issuing a temporary stop and its release signal by remote control. And a support device equipped with
It is an object of the present invention to provide a still image recording device for a recorded sheet in which a recording / editing work is streamlined by generating a pause cancellation signal by a timer means.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a still image recording device for a recorded sheet according to the present invention captures a still image of a recorded sheet set at a photographing position, and A recording camera for outputting a video signal of an image, a recording deck having a pause function and a remote control signal receiving means for recording on a recording medium by the video signal, and a start switch means for remote control And a supporting device having a signal generating means for use,
The support device activates the signal generating means by the activation switch means to cause the recording deck to be in a recording state, and causes the timer means to activate the signal generating means again after a predetermined time period to suspend the recording deck. It is done like this.

Further, preferably, an autochanger accommodating a recording sheet is arranged at a photographing position of the recording camera, and when the light emitting means emits light again after the lapse of the predetermined time, the autochanger is actuated, The recording sheet at the shooting position is to be replaced.

[0007]

EXAMPLE An example of the present invention will be described with reference to the explanatory view shown in FIG. Reference numeral 1 is a recording camera, which is a top portion 1a and a stopper portion 1
b, a base portion 1c, and the top portion 1a is equipped with a taking lens (not shown) having a CCD built-in. Also, a light source used for taking a print photograph,
A detection unit is provided for confirming that the recording target sheet is in the position to be captured. The base portion 1c is provided with a portion to be photographed 1d at a position facing the above-mentioned photographing lens, and a light source used for film photographing is built in the base portion 1c although not shown. The adjustment operation surface 1e is provided with operation members for performing color adjustment, brightness adjustment, focus adjustment, zoom adjustment, etc., and the switching operation surface 1f is provided with automatic A,
A switching member for manual M and a switching member for switching the recording sheet between negative film NF, positive film PF and print photograph PP are provided. Further, a connection terminal 1g to a television and a connection terminal 1h to a support device described later are provided on the rear side of the side surface of the base 1c.

Reference numeral 2 is a support device, which is an image memory 2a,
It incorporates a light emitting means 2b having an infrared light emitting portion (not shown), a timer 2c, and a start switch means 2d for the light emitting means 2b. On the front panel of the support device 2, a start button 2e for operating the start switch means 2d, connection terminals 2f and 2g, an operation indicator light 2h, and a timer time setting member 2 are provided.
i, a memory selection member 2j is provided. Incidentally, as will be described later, the start switch means 2d is not operated only by the start button 2e. Reference numeral 3 is a known recording deck, which is provided with a light receiving means 3a having a light receiving portion for infrared rays emitted from the support device 2. Reference numeral 4 is an autochanger, which has a connection terminal 4a, and is provided with an image frame 4 when used.
b is aligned with the part to be imaged 1d and is arranged so as to straddle the base 1c. 5 is a connection terminal 1h. Reference numeral 6 is a cable connecting between 2f, and 6 is a cable connecting the support device 2 and the recording deck 3 via a connection terminal (not shown).

Next, the usage method will be described. The recording deck 3 is always set to a recording state of a pause when used. A television is connected to the connection terminal 1g. The recording time is preset by the timer time setting member 2i. First, the case of manually recording one by one will be described. The switching member provided on the switching operation surface 1f is operated to adjust to the manual position M, and is set to any one of NF, PF, and PP depending on the type of the recording target sheet. The recorded sheet is placed on the imaged portion 1d, and various kinds of operation members provided on the adjustment operation surface 1e are operated while watching the television to perform image adjustment. After that, when the start button 2e is pressed, the start switch means 2d causes the light emitting portion of the light emitting means 2b to emit infrared rays and activates the timer 2c. Light emitting means 3a
Causes the recording deck 3 to perform recording by canceling the pause state by receiving infrared rays. After a predetermined time has passed, timer 2
By c, the light emitting means 2b emits infrared rays again. As a result, the light receiving means 3a puts the recording deck 3 in a suspended state. The operation indicator lamp 2h is lit while the timer 2c is operating, that is, while recording is being performed. When recording a plurality of recorded sheets continuously, after confirming that the operation indicator lamp 2h is turned off, the recorded sheets in the photographed portion 1d are exchanged. Therefore, it is not necessary to manually perform a temporary stop operation each time recording is finished, and the next sheet to be recorded can be prepared, resulting in excellent operability. When recording with such a usage method, the recording camera 1
It does not matter if the recording deck 3 and the recording deck 3 are directly connected by a cable. Further, the remote operation is not limited to that performed by infrared rays, and ultrasonic waves or the like may be used.

Next, description will be made on a case where the automatic changer 4 is used to record the same manual M as described above. In this case, first, the autochanger 4 is installed in the recording camera 1 such that the image frame 4b is aligned with the imaged portion 1d.
Then, the connection terminals 2g and 4a are connected by a cable (not shown). In this case, at the same time as the recording of one sheet is finished and the operation indicator lamp 2h is turned off, the automatic changer 4 is activated and the recording sheet in the imaged portion 1d is automatically replaced. The other operations and operations are the same as in the case of the above-mentioned manual operation M performed without using the autochanger 4.

When it is not necessary to perform color adjustment, brightness adjustment, focus adjustment, etc., an automatic starting method as described below can be selected. In this case, the switching member on the switching operation surface 1f is operated to switch to automatic A mode.
As a result, the detection means (not shown) provided on the top portion 1a of the recording camera 1 is put into use. When the recorded sheet is placed on the imaged portion 1d in such a state, the detection means detects it, and when the detection time continues for a predetermined time, the start switch means 2d of the support device 2 is automatically operated. . The detection means is reset when the recording sheet is removed from the imaged portion 1d. Also, when the detection time is shorter than the predetermined time, it is automatically reset.
By selecting such a usage method, it is not necessary to press the start button 2e each time, and workability is further improved. The detection means may be in the inoperable state for a predetermined time after the end of recording, and in that case, the automatic changer 4 can be used.

Image memory 2a provided in the support device 2
By utilizing, it becomes possible to further improve workability and enhance functions. First, a case where the memory selection means 2j provided in the support device 2 is switched from the conventional position S to the X position will be described. In this case, the video signal transmitted from the recording camera 1 is stored in the image memory 2a regardless of the manual M and the automatic A described above, and then the start switch means 2d is activated by the storage end signal. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to replace the recording target sheet in the capturing target portion 1d immediately after the operation indicator light 2h is turned on, and it is possible to shorten the working time when recording a plurality of continuous recording sheets. Next, when the memory selection member 2j is switched to the Y position, it is possible to record a plurality of recording target sheets on one screen like the album.
In this case, the layout can be freely performed while watching the television, but it is determined in advance by setting the number of recording sheets to be recorded on one screen with the number setting member 2k. It is designed to be recorded in the layout. Although not shown, the situation of this layout can be confirmed each time by connecting the support device 2 and the television. Further, when the memory selection means 2j is switched to the Z position, the number of sheets set by the sheet number setting member 2j is continuously stored in the image memory 2a. Then, when the set number of sheets is reached, the starting switch means 2d is automatically
Is operated, and recording is continuously performed by the recording deck 3.

[0013]

As described above, according to the present invention, when the recording sheet is photographed by the recording camera and the still image is recorded on the tape or the disc loaded in the recording deck by the video signal, Since the recording deck is set to the paused recording state, the start switch means releases the paused state to perform recording, and the timer means sets the paused state again, the switch for ending the recording is Each time, there is no need to operate by hand, which simplifies the operation. Especially, when the support device is equipped with an image memory, it is possible to replace the recording sheet before the recording is completed, and the work time can be shortened. There is an effect that it can be achieved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 recording camera 2 support device 2a image memory 2b light emitting means 2c timer 2d start switch means 2e start button 2h operation indicator lamp 2i timer time setting member 2j memory selection member 2k number setting member 3 recording deck 3a light receiving means 4 autochanger

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A recording camera for photographing a still image of a recording sheet set at a photographing position and outputting a video signal of the image, a pause function and a remote control signal receiving means. It comprises a recording deck for recording on a recording medium by a video signal, and an assisting device having a start switch means and a remote control signal generating means, wherein the assisting device operates the signal generating means by the start switch means. Still image recording apparatus for a recording sheet, characterized in that the recording deck is set in a recording state by a timer means, and the signal generating means is activated again after a lapse of a predetermined time to suspend the recording deck. . 2. The still image recording apparatus for a recorded sheet according to claim 1, wherein an autochanger accommodating the recorded sheet is arranged at a photographing position of the recording camera. 3. When the recording sheet is set in the photographing position while the recording camera is in the photographing enabled state, the recording camera performs photographing, and the start switch means of the support device automatically operates. The still image recording device for a recorded sheet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. 4. The automatic changer is automatically operated to replace the recording sheet at the photographing position when the signal generating unit generates a signal again after the lapse of the predetermined time. A still image recording device for recording a recorded sheet according to claim 2 or 3. 5. The support device has an image storage means capable of storing a video signal of a still image taken by the recording camera, and a signal to the recording deck is sent by the start switch means. The still image recording device for a recorded sheet according to claim 1, wherein the still image recording device supplies the image from the image storage means. 6. When a signal of a still image captured by the recording camera is input to the image storage means, a plurality of still images can be stored so as to be displayed on one screen. The still image recording device for a recorded sheet according to claim 5. 7. The recorded sheet according to claim 5, wherein the storage means is adapted to operate the autochanger in response to a signal indicating that one still image has been stored and to send the recorded sheet. Still image recorder.