JPH10336497A - Image pickup device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the image pickup device with excellent convenience for antenna handling. SOLUTION: Each of an image input section and a main body that are mutually separated or combined is provided with a signal transmission reception section including an antenna 111 (211) and they are mutually communicated in 2-way with each other via the antennas 111, 211. Each of them is provided with a means 113 (213) that detects a contained state of the antenna 111 (211) of the signal transmission reception section. When the antenna 111 (211) is not contained, the interruption of power is inhibited. A disadvantage of switching off a power switch 190 in mistake without containing the antennas 111, 211 is prevented by detecting the contained state of the antennas 111, 211 and inhibiting the interruption of the main power supply with an output from the detection means 113, 213.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an imaging device,
In particular, the present invention relates to an imaging device in which an image input unit, a display unit, and a recording / reproducing unit can be separated and combined, and can be wirelessly communicated with each other.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 13 shows a schematic view of a conventional wireless imaging apparatus. FIG. 13A shows a state where the apparatuses are combined, and FIG. 13B shows a state where the apparatuses are separated. In the figure, reference numeral 501 denotes a wireless camera, which includes an imaging lens, a CCD, an imaging circuit, and the like. A recording and display device 502 records and displays an image captured by a wireless camera, and includes a VTR mechanism, a signal processing circuit, a display unit, and the like. In addition, wireless camera 501
The recording and imaging device 502 is equipped with a wireless circuit, and can convert various signals such as image signals into radio waves.

[0003] Antennas 511 and 512 are for transmitting and receiving signals wirelessly, and are extendable and contractible. 5
13 is a connection terminal, and 514 is a coupling part. The wireless camera main unit and the main unit that receives signals wirelessly can be combined with each other.
Communicate through. When separated, the antennas 511 and 512 are pulled out as shown in the figure, so that signals can be transmitted and received wirelessly.

[0004]

However, in the conventional wireless imaging apparatus, the antennas 511 and 512 are pulled out and communicated by radio waves when in the separated state. When used in this way, the antenna 51
There is a case where the power of the apparatus is turned off without storing 1,512. Then, the antennas 511 and 512 remain out of the way and hinder handling. As described above, in the conventional apparatus, there is a point to be improved particularly in relation to the handling of the antenna.

[0005] In view of such circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide an imaging apparatus which is excellent in handling of an antenna.

[0006]

An image pickup apparatus according to the present invention is provided with a signal transmitting / receiving section including an antenna in each of an image input section and a main body which can be separated and combined with each other, so that bidirectional communication can be performed via each antenna. In the imaging apparatus having the above structure, the imaging apparatus has means for detecting a storage state of the antenna of the signal transmission / reception unit, and when the antenna is not stored, shutting off the power is prohibited.

Further, the image pickup apparatus of the present invention is provided with a signal transmitting / receiving section including an antenna in each of an image input section and a main body which can be separated and combined with each other, and is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication via each antenna. The apparatus has means for detecting a storage state of the antenna of the signal transmitting / receiving unit, and issues a warning when an attempt is made to cut off power when the antenna is not stored.

Further, the image pickup apparatus of the present invention is provided with a signal transmitting / receiving section including an antenna in each of an image input section and a main body which can be separated and combined with each other, and is configured to be capable of two-way communication via each antenna. In the apparatus, the image input unit and the main body are separated from each other by a detection unit for detecting a separated united state. At the time of uniting, the extension of the antenna is prohibited, and the extension of the antenna is permitted only at the time of separation.

In the image pickup apparatus of the present invention, when the antenna is not housed, the image input unit and the main unit are prohibited from being combined. Further, in the imaging apparatus according to the present invention, when the image input unit and the main body are separated, the antenna is automatically extended. Further, in the imaging apparatus according to the present invention, when the image input unit and the main body which are separated from each other are to be united, the antenna is automatically housed.

[0010] The image pickup apparatus of the present invention includes a signal transmitting / receiving section including an antenna in each of an image input section and a main body which can be separated and combined with each other, and is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication via each antenna. The apparatus has means for detecting a stored state of the antenna of the signal transmitting / receiving unit, and the main power is turned on when the antenna is pulled out.

Further, the image pickup apparatus of the present invention has a signal transmitting / receiving section including an antenna in each of an image input section and a main body which can be separated and combined with each other, and is configured to be capable of two-way communication via each antenna. In the apparatus, there is provided means for detecting a stored state of the antenna of the signal transmitting / receiving section, and power is supplied to a wireless circuit when the antenna is extended. Further, in the imaging apparatus according to the present invention, when the antenna is not extended, starting of the wireless circuit is prohibited.

According to the present invention, there are provided a means for detecting a stored state of the antenna and a means for prohibiting interruption of the main power supply. By detecting the storage state of the antenna and prohibiting the main power supply from being shut off by the output of the detection means, it is possible to prevent inconvenience such as accidentally turning off the power switch without storing the antenna.

Further, according to the present invention, there are provided means for detecting the stored state of the antenna and means for issuing a warning. Detects the storage state of the antenna and issues a warning if you try to turn off the power switch without storing the antenna.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of an image pickup apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment. An overall main configuration will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The imaging device includes an image input unit (FIG. 1A) and a main body (FIG. 1B), and both can be freely combined and separated from each other.

In FIG. 1A, reference numeral 190 denotes a power switch (hereinafter abbreviated as "SW") which turns on (ON) / off (OFF) power from a battery (not shown) to each electric circuit of the image input unit. )I do. 191 is power supply S
The power supply SW 190 does not operate when the power supply SW 190 is fixed by the fixing means 191.

Reference numeral 101 denotes an image pickup unit, which comprises an image pickup lens and an image pickup device such as a CCD. Reference numeral 102 denotes a camera signal processing unit for performing various kinds of signal processing on a captured image. Reference numeral 103 denotes an audio input unit including a microphone and an audio processing circuit. 110 is a wireless circuit. Signals output from the camera signal processing unit 102 and the audio processing circuit 103 are modulated into radio waves by the wireless circuit 110 and sent to the antenna 111. Further, a signal input from the antenna 111 is demodulated by the wireless circuit 110 and sent to a system control unit of an image input unit described later.

The antenna detecting means 113 detects whether the antenna 111 is stored or pulled out and extended. Here, the antenna detection in the image input unit will be described. 2A and 2B show the vicinity of the antenna unit. FIG. 2A shows a state where the antenna 111 is housed, and FIG. 2B shows a state where the antenna 111 is protruded. In FIG. 2, an antenna detecting means 113 is arranged at a position very close to the antenna 111. Antenna detecting means 113
Is preferably constituted by a photo sensor or the like, and the antenna 111
It can be detected whether or not is pulled out or stored.

Reference numeral 122 denotes a terminal for communicating with each other when the image input unit and the main body are in a united state, and reference numeral 123 denotes a terminal cover for hiding the terminal 122 when the two are separated. The terminal cover 123 is opened and closed by an electromagnet (not shown). Reference numeral 124 denotes a united state detecting unit which can determine whether or not the image input unit and the main body are in a united state by a magnetic sensor or the like.

Reference numeral 150 denotes a system control unit of the image input unit, which manages the entire system of the image input unit according to a flowchart described later.

In FIG. 1B, reference numeral 290 denotes a power supply switch for turning on / off the power supply from a battery (not shown) to each electric circuit of the main body. Reference numeral 291 denotes a power SW fixing means. When the power SW 290 is fixed by the fixing means 291, the power SW 290 does not operate.

Reference numeral 211 denotes an antenna, 213 denotes an antenna 21
1 is an antenna detecting means for detecting whether it is in a retracted state or a pulled-out state, and its function is substantially the same as that of the antenna detecting means 113 of the image input unit.

Reference numeral 210 denotes a radio circuit, and an antenna 211
Are demodulated by the radio circuit 210, and are recorded by the recorder circuit 202, the display circuit 203, and the audio output unit 20.
Sent to 5. The signal processed by the recorder circuit 202 is recorded by the VTR mechanism 201. Similarly, the signal processed by the display circuit 203 is transmitted to the liquid crystal device 204.
The sound is output from a speaker (not shown) of the sound output unit 205. A control signal output from a system control unit of the main body, which will be described later, is modulated by the wireless circuit 210 and transmitted from the antenna 211.

Reference numeral 222 denotes a terminal for communicating with each other when the image input unit and the main body are in a united state, and reference numeral 223 denotes a terminal cover for hiding the terminal 222 when the two are separated. The terminal cover 223 is opened and closed by an electromagnet (not shown). Reference numeral 224 denotes a united state detecting unit that determines whether the image input unit and the main body are in a united state by a magnetic sensor or the like. A coupling cover 221 covers the coupling hole of the main body at the time of separation. The coupling cover 221 is opened and closed by an electromagnet (not shown).

Reference numeral 250 denotes a system control unit of the main body, which manages the entire system of the main body according to a flowchart described later.

Next, a description will be given of the coupling section between the image input section and the main body. FIG. 3 shows the vicinity of the coupling portion between the image input unit and the main body. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 120 denotes a coupling claw;
0 is a coupling hole. When the image input unit and the main body are connected to each other, the connecting claw 120 is inserted into the connecting hole 220, whereby the two are engaged. A magnetic sensor (not shown) is embedded in the tip of the coupling claw 120 of the image input unit and the coupling hole 220 of the main body. With this magnetic sensor, the state when the coupling claw 120 enters the coupling hole 220 of the main body can be detected.

Reference numeral 221 denotes a cover provided at the coupling portion. The cover 221 is provided with an electromagnet and a spring. When the cover 221 is closed, it cannot be connected to the image input unit. Cover 2
The opening / closing 21 is automatically opened / closed by a command from a system control unit described later.

Reference numeral 121 denotes a coupling release button for releasing the state in which the coupling claw 120 is engaged with the coupling portion of the main body.
Reference numeral 222 denotes a terminal for contacting and exchanging signals when the image input unit and the main body are connected to each other, and 123 and 223 denote terminal covers, which are terminals 122 and 22 when separated.
2 is covered. This allows terminal 1 to be
22 and 222 can be prevented from being short-circuited.

Next, the flow of the system which is a feature of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this embodiment, the system control unit 1 of the image input unit is used.
The operation of the system control means 250 of the main body 50 is substantially the same as that of the main body. First, when the power is turned on, the system control means checks whether the antenna is housed or pulled out (step S).
1). Power switch when the antenna is retracted
Is made free (step S2). In this state, the power is immediately turned off by pressing the power switch (step S).
4). If the power switch is not operated, the process returns to the beginning of the flowchart.

When the antenna is in the state of being pulled out, the system control means fixes the power switch (step S5). In this state, even if the power switch is pressed, the power switch does not operate, so that the power cannot be turned off in this state.

As described above, in the image pickup apparatus according to the present embodiment, the switch cannot be pressed unless the antenna is housed, so that it is possible to prevent the switch from being turned off by mistake. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the antenna from being pulled out when not in use. Further, it is possible to prevent the switch from being inadvertently turned off when the apparatus is used in a separated state, thereby realizing an imaging apparatus excellent in usability.

Next, a description will be given of a second embodiment of the imaging apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an imaging device according to the second embodiment. The basic configuration of the second embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment. As is clear from FIG. 5, in the second embodiment, the warning means 19 is used instead of the power supply SW fixing means 191 and 291 (see FIG. 1).
3,293. These warning means 193, 2
A warning 93 can be issued when the power switch is pressed in a predetermined case as described later.

Further, the power switch of the second embodiment does not turn off immediately when it is pressed, and a signal reaches the system control means when it is pressed. When the system control means detects the signal, it determines the state of the system under its control and then determines whether to turn off the power. If it is determined that the power should be turned off, turn off the power.

Next, the flow of the system which is a feature of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this embodiment, the system control unit 1 of the image input unit is used.
The operation of the system control means 250 of the main body 50 is substantially the same as that of the main body. First, when the power is turned on, the system control means checks whether the antenna is housed or pulled out (step S1).
1). Power switch when the antenna is retracted
If is not pressed, the process returns to the beginning of the flowchart. If the power switch is pressed by the photographer, the system control means turns off the power (step S13).

If the power switch is not pressed while the antenna is being pulled out, the process returns to the beginning of the flowchart. When the power switch is pressed while the antenna is being pulled out, the system control means detects this and sounds a buzzer as a warning means (step S15). At this time, do not turn off the power.

With the antenna pulled out as described above, S
If W is to be turned off, the warning means can call the photographer's attention.

Next, a third embodiment of the image pickup apparatus of the present invention will be described. By the way, in the above-described conventional imaging apparatus (FIG. 13), when the camera unit and the main body are in a united state, they can communicate with each other by contacting terminals provided respectively. However, there is a case where the antenna is pulled out while it is in the united state, or united in a state where the antenna is pulled out. In such a case, unnecessary radio waves are emitted from the antenna,
There were problems such as the addition of extra noise. Furthermore, in the separated state, the antenna cannot be used unless the antenna is pulled out manually, and there is an operational trouble such that the antenna must be manually stored when the antenna is combined.

Therefore, in the third embodiment, the operation of the antenna is appropriately regulated according to whether the camera section and the main body are in a united or separated state, and the operability and the like are improved.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an imaging apparatus according to the third embodiment. The basic configuration of the third embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, in the image input unit, as shown in FIG.
Camera signal processing unit 102, audio input unit 103, wireless circuit 110, antenna 111, antenna detecting unit 113, terminal 122, terminal cover 123, and uniting detecting unit 124
Etc. are provided. These components function in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

Here, the configuration of the image input unit, particularly around the antenna unit, will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8A shows a state in which the antenna 111 is housed, and FIG.
1 is in a state of being protruded. In FIG. 8, the antenna 11
The antenna detecting means 113 is disposed at the closest position of the antenna 1.
The antenna detecting means 113 is preferably composed of a photo sensor or the like, and can detect whether the antenna 111 is pulled out or stored.

In FIG. 8, reference numeral 112 denotes an antenna cover. When the antenna cover 112 is closed, the antenna 111 cannot be extended. The antenna cover 112 has an electromagnet (not shown), and is opened and closed by a command from the system control unit 150. An antenna driving unit 114 includes a wire 116 and a wire winding motor 115. The antenna 111 can be projected and housed by the antenna driving means 114.

As shown in FIG. 7B, in the main body, the VTR mechanism 201 and the recorder circuit 20
2. Display circuit 203, liquid crystal device 204, audio output unit 20
5, a wireless circuit 210, an antenna 211, an antenna detecting means 213, a coupling cover 221, a terminal 222, a terminal cover 223, a uniting detecting means 224, and the like. These components function in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

Here, the antenna cover 212 and the antenna driving means 214, which are substantially constructed as in the case of the image input section, are included around the antenna section of the main body. The antenna cover 212 or the antenna driving unit 214 functions similarly to the antenna cover 112 and the antenna driving unit 114 (FIG. 7A) of the image input unit.

Next, the flow of the system which is a feature of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The operation of the system control means 150 of the image input unit is represented by "S", and the operation of the system control means 250 of the main body is performed.
Is represented by "s". Further, the operations of both the system control means 150 and 250 of the image input unit and the main body are represented as "ss".

First, it is assumed that the main body and both image input units are in a united state. That is, the antennas 111 and 211 are housed, and in this case, they communicate with each other through the terminals. Therefore, the antenna covers 112 and 212 are closed, and the connection covers of the respective terminal covers and the main body are open.

When the power is turned on, the system control means of the image input unit and the main unit set the flag f to "0" (step ss0), and then determine whether the image input unit and the main unit are combined or separated (step ss0). Step ss1). Here, if it is determined that they are united, the process proceeds to step ss2, and it is determined whether the image input unit and the main body are to be separated by pressing the union release button. If not, return to the beginning of the flow without doing anything.

If it is determined in step ss2 that separation is to be performed, the nail of the image input unit is set free (step S3). At this time, the operator separates the image input unit and the main body. The system control means closes the terminal cover (step ss4), closes the coupling cover of the main body (step s5), opens each antenna cover (step ss6), and protrudes the antenna (step ss7).
Complete the separation operation. Then, the process returns to step ss1.

Since it is determined in step ss1 that they are separated, the flow advances to step ss11 to check the value of the flag f. If the flag is f = 0, the next step ss12
Determines the strength of the received radio wave. If no signal indicating that the radio wave intensity is strong is sent from the wireless circuit, the process returns to the beginning of the flow without doing anything.

If it is determined in step ss1 that they are separated, if f = 0 in step ss11 and if the intensity of the received radio wave is greater than a predetermined value in step ss12, the antenna is housed (step s13), and the antenna is retracted. The cover is closed (step ss14). Further, the connection cover of the main body is opened (step s15), the connection claws of the image input unit are set free (step S16), the terminal cover is opened (step ss17), and the unit is prepared, and the flag is set to f = 1. Here the operator can be combined.

Returning to the beginning of the flow, when step ss11 is reached via step ss1, the process proceeds to step ss20 because f = 1. Here, it is determined whether the value of the time t is greater than 5. If t ≦ 5, the process returns to step ss1. If t> 5 in step ss20, it is determined in step ss21 whether or not the terminals are electrically connected, that is, whether or not the merging is completed. Return to the beginning. If there is no continuity in step ss21, it is determined that the combining operation has been interrupted, and the terminal cover is closed again (step ss2).
2) Close the coupling cover of the main body (step s23), open each antenna cover (step s24).
The antenna is protruded (step ss25), and the flag is set to f = 0 (step ss26). Then, the process returns to the beginning of the flow.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the antenna is automatically moved in and out, and there is no need to manually pull out or store the antenna, so that the operation is extremely simple. Further, when the image input unit and the main unit are combined, the antenna does not come out too much, and no unnecessary radio waves are emitted and no noise is picked up.
In addition, since the image input unit and the main unit cannot be combined with the antenna pulled out, unnecessary radio waves are not emitted or noise is not picked up.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the imaging apparatus according to the present invention will be described. By the way, in the above-described conventional imaging apparatus (FIG. 13), when the camera section and the main body are to be used separately, the operation cannot be performed unless the antenna is further pulled out after the power switch is turned on. Therefore, it cannot be said that the device is easy to use in terms of operability.
In addition, the wireless circuit sometimes works even when the antenna is housed, which is wasteful.

Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the power supply SW or the radio circuit is controlled in conjunction with the pulling out / storing operation of the antenna.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an imaging apparatus according to the fourth embodiment. The basic configuration of the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, in the image input unit, as shown in FIG.
Camera signal processing unit 102, audio input unit 103, wireless circuit 110, antenna 111, antenna detecting unit 113, terminal 122, terminal cover 123, and uniting detecting unit 124
Etc. are provided. These components function in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

Here, the configuration of the image input unit, particularly around the antenna unit, will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG.
(A) shows a state where the antenna 111 is housed, and (B) shows a state where the antenna 111 is protruded. In FIG. 11, an antenna detecting unit 113 is arranged at a position very close to the antenna 111. The antenna detecting means 113 is preferably composed of a photo sensor or the like, and can detect whether the antenna 111 is pulled out or stored.

In FIG. 11, reference numeral 195 denotes an antenna power supply SW provided at a position where the antenna 111 is in contact with the root end of the antenna 111 when the antenna 111 is stored.
This antenna power switch 195 is used to house the antenna 111,
ON / OFF switching is performed in conjunction with the drawer. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the antenna power supply SW 195 is connected in parallel with the main power supply SW 190. Therefore, power can be supplied / interrupted by either one of the main power supply SW 190 and the antenna power supply SW 195.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the VTR mechanism 201 and the recorder
2. Display circuit 203, liquid crystal device 204, audio output unit 20
5, a wireless circuit 210, an antenna 211, an antenna detecting means 213, a coupling cover 221, a terminal 222, a terminal cover 223, a uniting detecting means 224, and the like. These components function in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

Here, an antenna power supply SW 295 substantially constituted as in the case of the image input section is included around the main body, particularly around the antenna section. This antenna power supply S
W295 functions in the same manner as the antenna power switch 195 (FIG. 10A) of the image input unit.

In this embodiment, as described above, the antenna power supply S which operates in conjunction with the extraction and storage of the antenna is described.
W is provided. With this antenna power supply SW, the operation is simplified because the main power supply is turned on by pulling out the antenna.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the imaging apparatus according to the present invention will be described. The configuration of the fifth embodiment is almost the same as the configuration of the fourth embodiment. In particular, in the imaging apparatus according to the fifth embodiment, the above-described antenna power supply SW is not provided, but the system control means works effectively as described below.

FIG. 12 shows the flow of the system control means. When the power switch of the main body is turned on, it is determined whether the main body is integrated with or separated from the image input unit (step S1). If they are separated, it is determined whether the antenna is out or stored (step S2). When the antenna is out, power is supplied to the circuit of the recording / reproducing unit (step S3), and power is supplied to the wireless circuit (step S4). When the antenna is housed, power is supplied to the circuit of the recording / reproducing unit (step S5), but power is not supplied to the wireless circuit (step S6).

If it is determined in step S1 that the unit is integrated with the image input unit, the circuit of the recording / reproducing unit is energized (step S10), and the wireless circuit is not energized (step S11). Further, a signal is sent to the system control means of the image input unit (step S12) to energize the circuit of the image input unit.

As described above, according to the imaging apparatus of the present embodiment, at the time of separation, power is supplied to the wireless circuit based on the result of determination as to whether or not the antenna is out, so that there is no waste. Also,
At the time of union, regardless of whether the antenna is pulled out or stored, the radio circuit is not energized,
There is no waste and no unnecessary radio wave emission or noise pickup.

[0063]

As described above, according to the present invention, this type of imaging apparatus has a storage state detecting means for the antenna or a means for detecting the separated and combined state of the image input section and the main body. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the antenna from being pulled out especially when not in use, and to prevent inadvertently turning off the SW when the antenna is used in a separated state. It has advantages such as realizing an excellent and easy-to-handle imaging device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a first embodiment of an imaging apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example around an antenna unit according to the first embodiment of the imaging apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the vicinity of a coupling unit between an image input unit and a main body according to the first embodiment of the imaging apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a second embodiment of the imaging apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram in a third embodiment of the imaging device of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example around an antenna unit according to a third embodiment of the imaging apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the imaging device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an imaging device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example around an antenna unit according to a fourth embodiment of the imaging apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the imaging device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a conventional imaging device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 101 imaging unit 102 camera signal processing unit 103 audio input unit 110 wireless circuit 111 antenna 113 antenna detection means 122 terminal 123 terminal cover 124 unity detection means 201 VTR mechanism 202 recorder circuit 203 display circuit 204 liquid crystal device 205 audio output unit 210 wireless circuit 211 Antenna 213 Antenna detecting means 221 Coupling cover 222 Terminal 223 Terminal cover 224 Coupling detecting means

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. An image pickup apparatus comprising: a signal transmitting / receiving section including an antenna in each of an image input section and a main body which can be separated and united with each other, and configured to be capable of bidirectional communication via each antenna; An image pickup apparatus, comprising: means for detecting a storage state of an antenna, wherein when the antenna is not stored, power cutoff is prohibited. 2. An image pickup apparatus comprising: a signal transmitting / receiving unit including an antenna in each of an image input unit and a main body which can be separated and united with each other, and configured to be capable of two-way communication via each antenna; An imaging apparatus comprising: means for detecting a storage state of an antenna, wherein a warning is issued when power is cut off when the antenna is not stored. 3. An image pickup apparatus comprising a signal transmitting / receiving section including an antenna in each of an image input section and a main body which can be separated and combined with each other, and configured to be capable of bidirectional communication via each antenna. And an image pickup apparatus, wherein the antenna waits for a detection unit for detecting the separated and combined state of the main body, prohibits the antenna from being extended at the time of uniting, and permits the antenna to be extended only at the time of separation. 4. When the antenna is not housed,
4. The imaging apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the image input unit and the main body are prohibited from being united. 5. The imaging device according to claim 3, wherein the antenna is automatically extended when the image input unit and the main body are separated. 6. The antenna according to claim 4, wherein when the image input unit and the main body separated from each other are to be combined, the antenna is automatically stored.
An imaging device according to claim 1. 7. An image pickup apparatus comprising a signal transmitting / receiving section including an antenna in each of an image input section and a main body which can be separated and combined with each other, and configured to be capable of bidirectional communication via each antenna. An imaging apparatus comprising means for detecting a storage state of an antenna, wherein a main power is turned on when the antenna is pulled out. 8. An image pickup apparatus comprising a signal transmitting / receiving section including an antenna in each of an image input section and a main body which can be separated and united with each other, and configured to be capable of bidirectional communication via each antenna. An imaging apparatus comprising: means for detecting a stored state of an antenna, wherein power is supplied to a wireless circuit when the antenna is extended. 9. When the antenna is not extended,
The imaging apparatus according to claim 7, wherein starting of the wireless circuit is prohibited. 10. A signal transmitting / receiving unit including an antenna is provided in each of an image input unit and a main body which can be separated and united with each other,
In the imaging device configured to be capable of two-way communication via each antenna, the image input unit and the detection unit for detecting the separated united state of the main body are in contact with each other during transmission and reception of signals between the image input unit and the main unit. Wherein the contact is hidden when the image pickup device is separated. 11. The imaging apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the contact is exposed when the imaging apparatus in the separated state is brought within a predetermined distance.