JPH10336576A - Image recording system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a image recording system in which image information desired by the user is automatically recorded without imposing a load of recording onto the user itself. SOLUTION: This image recording system is provided with a recording means 1 that records an image, and an operation control means 10 that controls the operation of the recording means 1, the operation control means 10 is provided with a recognition means 13 that recognizes the preference of the user based on the recording state of the image by the user and with a means 11, that operates the recording means 1 by using the preference of the user recognized at least by the recognition means 13 as the evaluation reference, and the control means 10 operates the recording means 1 automatically matching with the preference of the user at least for the recording.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image recording system for automatically recording an image, and more particularly to an image recording system for automatically recording an image based on a user's preference.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of recording devices for recording images, such as cameras and video cameras, have been manufactured and sold, and users have liked these devices, for example, while traveling. He shoots landscapes, and photographs himself with landscapes and famous buildings to keep his own records.

[0003]

However, most of the above-mentioned recording apparatuses are configured to record an image by selecting and operating a person or a scene to be recorded by the user himself. Must always pay attention to the background, location, angle, etc. in order to keep a record, some people always look at the scenery through the viewfinder of the video camera, However, there is a problem that it becomes a trip to leave a record someday and I regret later. On the contrary, there is a problem that, even though the user has the recording device, the selection and operation of the recording place is troublesome, and he / she regrets that there is almost no recording even though he / she really wants to leave the recording as a memory. Further, in the case of a camera or the like, for example, even if photographing is frequently performed, the organization of the photograph after development is poor, and there is also a problem that the photographing date and time can be known when viewed later, but the photographing place cannot be remembered by all means. The present invention solves the above-described problems of the conventional recording apparatus, and provides an image recording system that can automatically record image information required by a user without imposing a burden on the user himself / herself. It is intended to provide.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, an image recording system according to the present invention comprises recording means for recording an image and control means for controlling the operation of the recording means, wherein the control means Recognizing means for recognizing the user's preference based on the recording state of the image by the user, and means for operating the recording means at least based on the user's preference recognized by the recognizing means as an evaluation criterion, by the control means, At least the recording means is automatically operated in accordance with the user's preference to perform recording.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of an image recording system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to an embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an image recording system and a data processing system.
As shown in the drawing, the image recording system displays an image storage unit 1, an operation control unit 10 for controlling the operation of the image storage unit 1, and an image obtained from the operation control unit 10,
Also, a display / voice output unit for outputting voice information as necessary is provided. The image storage means 1 has a CCD camera 2, a microphone 3, and a GPS 4 for detecting a recording situation, and information on the recording situation obtained from these recording situation detecting means (that is, image information, audio information, position / date and time). ) Is input to the composite data generating means 5.
The composite data generation unit 4 generates composite data in which information obtained from the recording state detection units 2 to 4 is composited, and outputs the composite data to the automatic collection determination unit 11 in the operation control unit 10. Further, the composite data generating means 4 inputs the operation switch 12 in the operation control means 10 and the operation signal from the automatic collection judging unit 11, and outputs and records the composite data to the data recording means 6 according to these input signals. Let it.
The operation control unit 10 includes a preference recognition unit 13, a data processing unit 14, and a data extraction / collection unit 15 in addition to the operation switch 12 and the automatic collection determination unit 11. The preference recognition unit 13 inputs the composite data that the user actively records in the data recording unit 6 using the operation switch 12, and learns the user's preference regarding the recording state based on the composite data. recognize. As the recording state, for example,
Landscape of recorded image (nature, city, etc.), position where image was recorded, recording object (person, animal, scenery, etc.), color of recorded image, color balance of recorded image, brightness of recorded image, recording object And the background, the recording angle, the size of the recording object, and the like. The preference recognition unit 13 recognizes the user's preference from the composite data based on these items, and outputs the recognition information. Output to the automatic collection determination unit 11. The automatic collection determination unit 11 evaluates the composite data input from the composite data generation unit 5 based on the user's preference obtained from the preference recognition unit 13, and when the evaluation value exceeds a predetermined threshold, That is, when it is determined that the input composite data matches the user's preference, an automatic collection signal is output to the composite data generation means 5 and the data recording means 6 records the composite data. Note that the automatic collection determination unit 11 basically evaluates the composite data based on the user's preference. Preferably, the automatic collection determination unit 11 determines whether the composite data is within a preset position range, whether the image or sound matches, or not. A quasi-evaluation criterion such as whether or not there is a special reaction of the user (for example, a surprised voice, a laughing voice) is provided, and the quasi-evaluation criterion can be used to correct the evaluation value based on the preference of the user. The data extraction / collection unit 15 inputs information about the user's preference from the preference recognition unit 13 and extracts and collects information that matches the user's preference from an external network or the like using, for example, a telephone line. , And these information to the data processing unit 1
4 is output. Preferably, the data extraction / collection unit 15 includes an operation switch 12 as shown by a broken line in the drawing.
From the user, and can be configured so that the user can actively search for information that he or she needs. Data processing unit 1
Reference numeral 4 denotes input of the composite data recorded by the data recording means 6, input of recognition information from the preference recognition unit 13 and external information from the data extraction / collection unit 15, and outputs images, sounds,
The composite data including the recording position and the recording date and time is stored in association with the user's preference and external information. The data processing unit 14 receives a signal related to a display method from the operation switch 12 and displays the composite data together with external information and the like as necessary based on the signal.
And transfers the data to an external processing device such as the data processing system 30.

The data processing system 30 records the composite data input from the image recording system in the transfer data recording section, and extracts and organizes the recorded composite data in accordance with the setting input by the user via the user setting means. It is configured so that it can be edited. This editing result, for example,
It can be recorded on a recording device as an album of digital data and watched through a display / audio output means such as a television monitor as necessary, or printed out via a printer and output as a paper album, or to an external network. It can be used in various ways, such as being output. For example, when creating an album of digital data, a method of automatically extracting data to create an album according to the daily user's preference, a method of automatically extracting and editing according to the user's settings, Various methods can be considered, such as a method of creating an album by manual extraction of a user, and these methods can be achieved not by a dedicated device but by commercially available software. In the case of automatically extracting data according to the setting of the user, it is preferable to classify the composite data into several items such as time series, event, person, region, time, and image type. The user may set an album to be created by assigning priorities to the items in advance. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a digital data album. In this way, in addition to the image data, if the location, date and time, and voice memo, etc. where the data was recorded are edited so that they can be displayed at the same time, the recorded content can be understood at a glance. By displaying the data at the same time, related data can be easily searched.

If the image recording system described above is provided in, for example, a motorcycle, the place, scenery, memo, and the like performed while traveling during touring or the like are automatically recorded from various angles as a record of touring. Can be left. Since the automatically recorded information is automatically determined and recorded by the image recording system according to the user's preference, a record of tooling that meets the user's preference from an unexpected angle of the user is left. The user can look at the recorded information after touring and make new discoveries such as overlooked scenery and tourist attractions. In addition, since the image recording system learns the information recorded manually by the user using the operation switches at any time, it can sufficiently follow the user's preference that changes with age, and the user changes. In this case, it is possible to follow a new user's preference. Preferably, the preference recognizing unit 13 also inputs information from other than the data recording means, such as inputting information related to record information and the like frequently viewed by the user from the data processing unit 14 so that the user's preference can be further deeply recognized. Can be configured. Further, since the above-described image recording system includes a data extraction / collection unit that can be used as an interface with the GPS and an external network, it is possible to extract position information, sightseeing information, and the like as needed. Preferably, the microphone can be used not only for detecting the recording state, but also as an interface that can be used as a substitute for the operation switch while moving. Further, in the above-described embodiment, a CCD camera is used as the image recording means. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, a commercially available video camera, digital camera, or the like can be used.
Also, since various related information such as GPS position information and audio information are recorded in association with the recording information recorded by the above-described image recording system, it can be easily edited at home using an external processing device such as a personal computer. It is also possible to exchange travel information with friends using communication technology.

[0008]

According to the image recording system of the present invention configured as described above, there are provided recording means for recording an image and operation control means for controlling the operation of the recording means. Recognizing means for recognizing the user's preference based on the recording state of the image by the user, and means for operating the recording means at least based on the user's preference recognized by the recognizing means as an evaluation criterion, by the control means, Since it is configured to automatically activate the recording means and record at least according to the user's preference,
The image information desired by the user can be left as a record without imposing an extra burden on the user. Further, according to the image recording system of the present invention, it is possible to detect information relating to the recording state of the image and store the information in association with the recording image. The problems associated with the conventional recording apparatus, such as the fact that the user cannot understand the problem, are eliminated. Further, according to the image recording system according to the third aspect, since the image can be recorded together with the sound, the position, and the time, the recorded information is information with a large sense of presence. According to the image recording system of the fourth aspect,
Since the recognition means learns the recognition algorithm based on the recording state of the new image, it is possible to sufficiently follow a change in user preference, a change in user, and the like. Furthermore, according to the image recording system of the fifth aspect, the recorded image and the recorded state can be simultaneously displayed and / or output, so that editing after recording is simplified.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an image recording system and a data processing system.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a digital data album.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image recording means 2 CCD camera 3 Microphone 4 GPS 5 Composite data generation means 6 Data recording means 10 Operation control means 11 Automatic collection judgment part 12 Operation switch 13 Preference recognition part 14 Data processing part 15 Data extraction / collection part 20 Display / voice Output means 30 Data processing system

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A recording device for recording an image, and an operation control device for controlling an operation of the recording device, wherein the operation control device recognizes a user's preference based on a recording state of the image by the user. And means for activating the recording means using at least the user's preference recognized by the recognition means as an evaluation criterion, wherein the control means automatically activates the recording means in accordance with at least the user's preference to record. An image recording system characterized in that the image recording system is configured to perform the operation. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said operation control means includes means for detecting information relating to a recording state of an image, and means for storing a recording image in association with information relating to said recording state. Item 2. The image recording system according to Item 1. 3. The image recording system according to claim 2, wherein the information on the recording state includes at least a sound, a position, and a time at the time of recording. 4. The image recording system according to claim 1, wherein said recognizing means learns a recognition algorithm based on a recording state of a new image. 5. The image according to claim 1, wherein the control unit includes a unit that can simultaneously display and / or output a recorded image and information relating to a recording state. Recording system.