JPH1066005A - Recording and reproducing system for recorder with built-in video camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a recording and reproducing system for recorder with a built-in video camera which improves convenience so as to simultaneously and easily perform recording and editing through a simple operation and so as to utilize a recorder with a built-in video camera as a guide book when carrying it to the destination of travel. SOLUTION: This device is provided with a built-in video camera part 1 for picking up a still picture or a moving image, memory means 6 for storing image data, image editing means for writing the image data picked up by the video camera part 1 into the memory means 6, and image display means 8. In this case, a random access type disk storage medium or semiconductor memory previously storing guide information corresponding to the destination or an event, etc., is used as the memory means 6 and the direct-read-after-write to any desired part in the guide information stored in the memory means 6 is performed by the image editing means in place of the image data picked up by the video camera part 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording / reproducing method of a recording apparatus with a video camera, and more particularly to a recording / editing method using a random access disk-shaped storage medium or a semiconductor memory as a memory means for storing image data. The present invention relates to a recording / reproducing method for a recording device with a video camera which can perform the recording and reproducing simultaneously.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a recording device with a video camera for home use, a VTR-integrated camera is the most popular and widely used. Since an image photographed (taken) by the VTR integrated camera is recorded on a magnetic tape, the work of editing and organizing the recorded contents into desired contents must be performed after the recording. That is, for example, the record at the travel destination is V
When editing with a TR integrated camera and recording data at this travel destination, it was necessary to carry out editing work after bringing home.

[0003]

As described above, the VT
When an R-integrated camera is used, recording and editing must be performed separately, and the editing operation after recording is a cumbersome and time-consuming operation for inexperienced users. It was pointed out that it was bad.

[0004] In addition, when the user goes on a trip, if the user carries the recording device with a video camera to the destination, the guide information corresponding to the destination is stored in advance in the image memory means of the recording device with the video camera. In addition, by displaying the stored guide information on the display device of the recording device with a video camera, it is desired to use the recording device with a video camera instead of a guidebook.
It seems that there is also a request.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above points,
Its purpose is to make it easy to record and edit at the same time and with a simple operation, and to use it as a guidebook, for example, when carrying a recording device with a video camera on a trip. Another object of the present invention is to realize a highly convenient recording / reproducing method for a recording device with a video camera.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a video camera unit for capturing a still image or a moving image, a memory unit for storing image data, and a device for storing image data captured by the video camera unit. In a recording device with a video camera having an image editing means to be written into a memory means and an image display means, as a memory means, a random access type disk-shaped storage in which guide information corresponding to a destination or an event is stored in advance. Using a medium or a semiconductor memory, the desired portion of the guide information stored in the memory means is replaced by the image editing means with the image data picked up by the video camera unit, and additionally written.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing functional blocks of a recording device with a video camera to which a recording and reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, 1
Is a video camera unit (hereinafter, referred to as a camera unit) capable of shooting (imaging) moving images and still images, 2 is a microphone for audio input,
An external input terminal 3 is connected to a telephone line or the like via a personal computer or a modem, for example. Reference numeral 4 denotes an input system audio / image integration processing unit which appropriately processes and outputs image data and audio data input from the camera unit 1, microphone 2, and external input terminal 3 based on a command from the CPU 5. Reference numeral 5 denotes a CPU that controls the entire recording apparatus with a video camera.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a rewritable memory means for storing image data and audio data, which is a semiconductor memory such as a random access disk storage medium, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a large-capacity flash memory. A memory is used. In the case where the memory means 6 is a disk-shaped storage medium, its drive device is naturally mounted on a recording device with a video camera, though not shown. Reference numeral 7 denotes a temporary storage memory for temporarily storing image data and audio data, and a RAM or the like is used. If the memory means 6 is a semiconductor memory, the temporary storage memory 7 may use a predetermined area in the memory means (semiconductor memory) 6.

Reference numeral 8 denotes an image display means composed of a liquid crystal display, which functions as a monitor display when a reproduction (viewer) mode is set, and functions as an electronic viewfinder when a shooting mode is set. Reference numeral 9 denotes a speaker for audio output, and reference numeral 10 denotes an external output terminal to which a telephone line or the like is connected via, for example, a personal computer or a modem. Reference numeral 11 denotes an output system audio / image integration processing unit which appropriately processes input image data and audio data based on a command from the CPU 5 and outputs the processed image data and audio data to the image display means 8, the speaker 9, and the external output terminal 10.

A clock section 12 having a calendar function outputs calendar information and time information. 13 is the position
An orientation information input unit outputs position information and orientation information. The input of the position information to the position / direction information input unit 13 is as follows.
The recording may be performed manually by a user or automatically by incorporating a azimuth detecting unit in a recording device with a video camera. Alternatively, the position information may be input using GPS, or may be input using PHS position registration operation.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a recording apparatus with a video camera to which the recording / reproducing method according to the present embodiment is applied, with a visor standing, and FIG. 3 is an application of the recording / reproducing method according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a recording device with a video camera, in which a visor is folded.
Is shown as a perspective view from the opposite side to FIG.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 14 denotes a main body of a recording apparatus with a video camera, which is made thin and easy to carry, as is apparent from the figures. Reference numeral 15 denotes a visor mounted on the upper surface of the main body 14, which is a folded position (the state shown in FIG. 3) for covering the image display means (liquid crystal display) 8, and a sunshade position which is extended in the direction of the arrow in FIG. (The state shown in FIG. 2). By making the visor 15 take the above-mentioned shade position at the time of photographing outdoors or at the time of playback monitoring, the visual display of the image display means 8 becomes easy. It is configured so that

In FIG. 2, the camera unit 1 is provided at the right rear corner of the main body 14.
It is attached so that it can swing in the direction shown by the arrow. Note that reference numeral 1a in FIG. 3 denotes a photographing lens unit of the camera unit 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the microphone 2 is built in the camera unit 1.

In FIG. 2, the speaker 9 is buried on the left side of the image display means 8 on the upper surface of the main body 14. On the right side of the image display means 8 on the upper surface of the main body 14, operation knobs and operation buttons are arranged. Has been established. In FIG. 2, the memory means 6 is shown on the near side, and here is a removable disk-shaped recording medium (for example, a magneto-optical disk).
It is shown as

In FIG. 3, an input / output terminal section 16 is provided on the right side of the front of the main body 14 in combination with the external input terminal 3 and the external output terminal 10. In FIG. A door 17 of a battery storage unit that stores a battery (not shown) is detachably attached to the surface.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operation knobs and operation buttons are provided with a mode operation knob 18 for switching power off / still image / moving image / playback (viewer), and a recording button 19.
Two zoom buttons 20, a delete button 21, a clock set button 22, a return button 23, a record button (save button) 24, four cursor buttons (cursor keys) 25, a stop button 26, Play button 27
And a fast forward button 28 and a reverse button 29.

The present invention is based on the premise that the memory means 6 uses guide information suitable for a destination, an event, or the like, which is written in advance as image data and audio data. For example, the guide information for travel includes a map of a travel destination (destination), a commentary on the highlights of each sightseeing spot, a commentary on history, a commentary on nature and animals, a commentary on famous products, and the like. The guide information includes maps of the theme parks (destinations), descriptions of the locations and contents of the show shows, descriptions of the locations and contents of vehicles for recreational vehicles, and information on restaurants and restaurants. Guidance of places and their contents is given. In the present invention, the memory means 6 in which such guide information is pre-written is purchased and used, or the memory means 6 in which guide information is pre-written through information communication means such as the Internet is used. It is assumed that.

Therefore, if the memory means 6 in which the guide information is written in advance as described above is mounted on a recording device with a video camera and is carried with a travel destination or the like, the guide information can be reproduced by reproducing the guide information. Can be obtained as image data and audio data. For this reason,
A recording device with a video camera can be used instead of a guidebook, greatly improving convenience.

FIG. 4 schematically shows an example of guide information written in the memory means 6 in advance. Here, guide information for travel is taken as an example. In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the guide information includes index image data (here, map image data) 31 (A1 to An) and detailed guide image data 32 (details of predetermined points in the index image data 31). B1 to Bn), each index image data 31 is composed of one piece of still image data, and detailed guide image data 32 corresponding to each index image data 31 is composed of a plurality of pieces of still image data or a short-time moving image. Consists of data. When the image of the index image data 31 is displayed on the image display means 8, the point (position on the map) corresponding to the detailed guide image data 32 is indicated by a predetermined symbol (in this case, ☆). Is represented by Further, when the image of the index image data 31 is displayed on the image display means 8, the top screen of the corresponding detailed guide image data 32 is displayed as a window.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, one index image data 31 corresponds to one detailed guide image data 32, that is, one index image data 31 corresponds to a detailed guide image. Only one predetermined point corresponding to the data 32 is set.
In FIG. 4, index image data 31 indicated by A1 (1) to A1 (4) are the same map image data, but have different points corresponding to the detailed guide image data 32, and index image data 31 of A1 (1). Has B
The detailed guide image data 32 of 1-1 to B1-n corresponds to the index image data 31 of A1 (2).
-1 to B2-n correspond to detailed guide image data 32,
The index image data 31 of A1 (3) has B3-1
~ B3-n corresponding to detailed guide image data 32, A1
The index image data 31 in (4) includes B4-1 to B4-1.
4-n corresponds to detailed guide image data 32. Similarly, index image data 31 indicated by A2 (1), A2 (2)... Are the same map image data, respectively, and the points corresponding to the detailed guide image data 32 are different.
B5-1 is included in the index image data 31 of A2 (1).
~ B5-n detailed guide image data 32, A2
The index image data 31 of (2) contains B6-1 to B6-1.
6-n corresponds to the detailed guide image data 32.

In this embodiment, a desired portion in the guide information written in the memory means 6 in advance is stored in the camera unit 1.
The data area unit that can be replaced and additionally recorded can be replaced with the image data captured in step 1.
One index image data 31 or one detailed guide image data 32 (a plurality of still image data or short-time moving image data).

FIG. 5 schematically shows a state in which part of the guide information previously written in the memory means 6 is replaced with image data picked up by the camera unit 1 and additionally written.
In FIG. 5, reference numeral 33 denotes captured image data. In this case, the detailed guide image data 32 of B1-1 to B1-n in FIG. 4 is converted into the captured image data 33 of X1-1 to X1-n of the same capacity. An example of rewriting is shown.

FIG. 6 also schematically shows a state in which part of the guide information previously written in the memory means 6 is replaced with image data picked up by the camera unit 1 and additionally written. The detailed guide image data 32 of B1-1 to B1-n in FIG.
An example is shown in which the captured image data 33 of 1-1 to X1-m is rewritten. In the present invention, it is also possible to delete all the contents of the data area unit specified by the user before the replacement and additional writing operation. In such a case, in the example of FIG. -N Detailed guide image data 3
An empty area 34 is created in the area where 2 has been erased. The empty area 34 can be programmed so as to be automatically added as a rewritable spare area at the time of the next replacement and additional writing operation.
When an empty area 34 is generated for each replacement and additional operation,
The rewritable spare area increases. Note that a spare free area may be reserved in the memory means 6 in advance, and this free area may be automatically added as a rewritable spare area.

As shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6, the detailed guide image data 32 of the guide information previously written in the
3 and can be used as a header screen of the destination where the index image data 31 has been visited, and the captured image data 33 captured by the user is the user's own album recording content accompanying this header screen. be able to. Therefore, recording and editing can be performed easily and simultaneously with a simple operation, greatly improving the convenience. Further, by utilizing the function of the clock unit 12, it is possible to automatically add information such as the photographing date and time and the date of the trip to the index image data 31 or the photographed image data 33 and write the information. . As described above, by sequentially replacing the guide information written in advance in the memory unit 6 with the image data captured by the camera unit 1 and additionally writing, the memory unit 6 is filled with the captured image data 33 of the individual user. Will be transformed into a recorded album.

FIG. 7 schematically shows another example of the guide information written in the memory means 6 in advance. In the example shown in FIG. 7, one index image data 31 includes:
A plurality of detailed guide image data 32 are associated with each other. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 7, one index image data 31 is provided with a plurality of points corresponding to the detailed guide image data 32, and different detailed guide image data 32 is stored in association with each point. I have. In FIG. 7, index image data 31 indicated by A1, A2, A3... Are different map image data, and four detailed guide image data 32 (B1-1 to B1-n, B2) are included in the index image data 31 of A1. -1
~ B2-n, B3-1 ~ B3-n, B4-1 ~ B4-
n), and five detailed guide image data 32 (B5-1 to B5-
n, B6-1 to B6-n, B7-1 to B7-n, B8-
1 to B8-n, B9-1 to B9-n), and three detailed guide image data 32
(B10-1 to B10-n, B11-1 to B11-n,
B12-1 to B12-n) correspond.

The index image data 3 shown in FIG.
When 1 is displayed on the image display means 8, each point (position on the map) corresponding to the plurality of detailed guide image data 32 is represented by a predetermined symbol (here, for example, a mark). It has become. Then, by designating one of the marks by an appropriate key operation and changing the mark to a mark, the top screen of the detailed guide image data 32 corresponding to the point of the mark is displayed in a window. I have.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the data area unit that can be additionally written and replaced is one index image data 31 or one detailed guide image data 32 (a plurality of still image data or short-time moving image data). ). As described above, a rewritable spare area can be generated from a vacant area or a previously secured vacant area as necessary.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the data length of the detailed guide image data 32 is fixed, but the data length of the detailed guide image data 32 may of course be variable. .

Next, the operation of the recording apparatus with a video camera to which the recording / reproducing method according to the present embodiment is applied will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to the processing flow shown in FIG. 14 and the display screen on the image display means 8 shown in FIGS. The numbers with parentheses in FIGS. 8 to 14 correspond to the numbers with parentheses on the display screens in FIGS.

When the mode switch 18 for switching off / still image / moving image / playback (viewer) is selected to the playback position, the power is turned on (step ST1), and the CPU is turned on.
5 retrieves data in the memory means 6 and activates a monitor screen (playback) mode (step ST).
2, ST3). If there is no data in the memory means 6 (No in Step ST4), the process proceeds to Step ST5, and if there is data (Yes in Step ST4), the process proceeds to Step ST9.

In step ST5, "viewer screen no file display (1)" shown in FIG. 15 is displayed, and in the next step ST6, it is inquired whether or not to take an image. The process proceeds to the flow indicated by arrow C. In step ST7, it is asked whether the image is a still image or a moving image. If the image is a still image, the mode operation dial 18 is selected in the still image mode in step ST8. Then, the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by arrow I. .

In step ST9, it is inquired whether or not there is index data added at the time of the previous photographing recording. If No, the process proceeds to step ST10, and if Yes, the process proceeds to step ST11.

In step ST10, the first data in the memory means 6 is displayed, that is, for example, "Travel guide screen (4)" as shown in FIG. 16 (here, the index image data A1 shown in FIG. 4). (Image data corresponding to (1)) is displayed. In this “Travel guide screen (4)”, points corresponding to detailed guide image data (here, detailed guide image data corresponding to the above-described B1-1 to B1-n in FIG. 4) are indicated by ☆ marks. In addition to the above, the first screen of the detailed guide image data (here, B1-1 in FIG.
Are simultaneously displayed.

In step ST11, the last index data added last time is searched, and the image data to which the index data is added is called. In the next step ST12, the called image data is read as shown in FIG. This is displayed as “Travel guide + Shooting screen screen (16)”. The screen shown in FIG. 17 uses, for example, image data corresponding to the above-described index image data A1 (3) in FIG.
This corresponds to a composite display of the detailed guide image data area corresponding to 3-n and the additionally displayed image obtained by replacing the area of the detailed guide image data with the captured image data and the window display of the top screen of the captured image data. In the screen shown in FIG.
Although the points corresponding to detailed guide image data corresponding to .about.B3-n are shown, here, the points corresponding to the above-described captured image data are shown.

As shown in FIG. 17 and the like, according to the present embodiment, when the index image data in the image data stored in the memory means 6 is reproduced, the displayed index image data is displayed on the screen. The display is performed with leftward and rightward arrows indicating that the previous page index image data or the next page index image exists. Further, the leftward and rightward arrows correspond to the previous page index image data or the next page index image data in the detailed guide image data 32, or the detailed guide image data 32 corresponds to the captured image data 33. It is also used as a display to indicate whether or not it has been added and replaced. That is, when the detailed guide image data 32 corresponds to the previous page index image data or the next page index image data,
The leftward or rightward arrow is displayed in blue, for example, and in the case of the captured image data 33, the leftward or rightward arrow is displayed in red, for example. Therefore, the user can confirm at a glance whether the detailed guide image data 32 or the picked-up image data 33 corresponds to the previous page index image data or the next page index image data. Increase. In addition, all the still images at the time of reproduction are displayed with the left and right arrows color-coded as described above, and the presence or absence of the previous or next still image data of this still image data and the previous or next still image data are displayed. , Or whether the image data is pre-recorded or rewritten image data.

Step ST10 or step ST
In a step ST13 following the step S12, it is asked whether or not to end the reproduction (viewer) mode.
The process proceeds to T14. If No, the process proceeds to the flow indicated by the arrow A, G, or H.

In step ST14, mode operation dial 1
8, the power is turned off, and the operation proceeds to step ST15.
Proceed to. In step ST15, index data is added to the rewritten corresponding data file only in the process after rewriting the captured image data.
In step 6, "display (2) when power is turned off" as shown in FIG. 18 is displayed. When the index data addition process is completed, the power is turned off (step ST
17).

At step ST18 proceeding from the arrow A, an initial screen, a screen corresponding to the last index data added last time, or a screen selected and operated by the user is displayed. At the next step ST19, another page is viewed. If Yes, in Step ST20, the page is selected with the left / right keys of the cursor button 25, and then the process returns to Step ST18. If No, Step S20 is performed.
Proceed to T21. Note that the initial screen (“Travel guide screen (4)” in FIG. 16) is initially displayed in step ST18, and when the next page is selected in step ST20, the screen shown in FIG.
"Travel guide screen (3)" (here,
The image data (the image data corresponding to the index image data A1 (2) shown in FIG. 4) is displayed. 19, detailed guide image data (here, detailed guide image data corresponding to B2-1 to B2-n in FIG. 4) is indicated by the asterisk.
And the top screen of the detailed guide image data (here, the image data corresponding to B2-1 in FIG. 4) is simultaneously displayed by window display.

In step ST21, it is asked whether or not to take a picture. If yes, the process proceeds to step ST23, and if no, the process proceeds to step ST22. In step ST22, it is asked whether or not to end the reproduction (viewer) mode.
If it is, the process proceeds to the flow indicated by arrow C, and if No, the process proceeds to the flow indicated by arrow G or H.

In step ST23, the data to be rewritten is selected with the up / down key of the cursor button 25 (here, whether the index image data is rewritten or not).
It is selected whether to rewrite the detailed guide image data), and in the next step ST24, a “screen (7) indicating that the contents of the guide are to be erased” as shown in FIG. 21 is displayed, or a “screen (7) indicating that the contents of the guide are to be deleted” as shown in FIG. 21 (here, the contents of the index image data). Is displayed in the range indicated by the bold frame). Note that, on the screen indicating that the contents of the detailed guide image data are to be erased in FIG. 20, the number of images that can be shot or the time that can be shot by deleting the information are displayed together.

Step ST25 following step ST24
Then, erasing (rewriting) of data in the range selected by the erasing button 21 is designated, and the next step ST26 is performed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 22, "screen (24) indicating that the user has instructed to erase the contents of the guide" (here, the fact that the instruction to erase the contents of the detailed guide image data in the thick frame is indicated by hatching Is displayed. In the next step ST27, it is asked whether to change the designation of erasure,
If Yes, the return button 23 is pressed in step ST28 to return to the flow indicated by arrow A, and if No, step S
Proceed to T29.

In step ST29, it is inquired whether the image is a moving image or a still image. If the image is a moving image, the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by arrow D. If the image is a still image, in step ST30, a still image is selected by the mode operation dial 18 and the next operation is performed. In step ST31, the mode is shifted from the reproduction (viewer) mode to a mode in which a still image can be captured, and then the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by arrow B.

In step ST32 proceeding from the arrow B, the image from the camera unit 1 is input, and in the next step ST33, "display of image from camera unit (8)" as shown in FIG. 23 is displayed. . In the following step ST34, it is asked whether or not to switch the zoom.
Proceed to 35, and if No, jump to step ST37. In step ST35, a zoom operation is performed by the zoom button 20, and in the next step ST36, FIG.
A “screen (9) when zoom operation is performed” as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step ST37. Step ST37
Then, it asks whether or not to record, and if Yes, step S
The process proceeds to T41, and if No, the process proceeds to step ST38.

In step ST38, it is inquired whether or not to end the photographing mode. If Yes, the process proceeds to step ST39. If No, the process returns to the flow indicated by arrow B. Step ST
At 39, the mode operation dial 18 is selected as the playback position,
In the next step ST40, after the mode is shifted from the photographable mode to the reproduction (viewer) mode, the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by the arrow A, G or H.

On the other hand, in step ST41, the recording button 19 is pressed, and in the next step ST42, the video image picked up by the camera unit 1 is loaded into the temporary storage memory 7, and the "still image" as shown in FIG. Screen (10) during recording ”(at this time, the number of the still image is also displayed). In the next step ST43, the temporarily stored video is displayed as a “screen (11) in which a still image is being recorded” as shown in FIG. 26 (in this case, whether or not to rewrite and store in the memory means 6) Are also displayed), and the process proceeds to the next step ST44.

In step ST44, it is asked whether or not the temporarily stored video is to be rewritten and stored in the memory means 6.
If Yes, the process proceeds to Step ST45, and if No, the process returns to the flow indicated by the arrow B. In step ST45, the record button (save button) 24 is pressed, and step ST46 is performed.
Proceed to. In step ST46, it is inquired whether or not the remaining data area that can be stored by the current still image shooting has become one image. If Yes, the process proceeds to step 47, and if No, the process proceeds to step ST48. In step ST48, FIG.
Is displayed, and a warning that there is only one remaining is warned, and then the process proceeds to step ST48.

In step ST48, it is inquired whether or not there is no remaining data area which can be stored by the current photographing. If Yes, the process proceeds to step ST54.
If o, the process proceeds to step ST49.

In step ST49, the video data temporarily stored in the temporary storage memory 7 is overwritten on the area designated for rewriting in the memory means 6, and the next step ST49 is executed.
At step 50, a “screen (12) after recording a still image” as shown in FIG. 27 is displayed (at this time, the end of storage and the remaining number of recordable images are displayed together).

Step ST51 following step ST50
Then, it is asked whether or not to continue the recording. If No, the process proceeds to step ST52, and if Yes, the process returns to the flow indicated by the arrow B. In step ST52, the mode operation dial 18 is selected as the playback position. In step ST53, the mode shifts from the photographable mode to the playback (viewer) mode, and then the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by the arrow A, G, or H.

In step ST54, as shown in FIG. 29, "display when completely filled (still image) as shown in FIG. (25) "is displayed (at this time, the fact that the memory is full, and when the still image is to be saved, that the re-operation of FIGS. 20 and 22 is necessary is displayed). In the next step ST55, the video data temporarily stored in the temporary storage memory 7 is overwritten on the rewrite-designated area in the memory means 6, and then the state shifts to the standby state. Then, in the next step ST56, the mode operation dial 18 is selected as the reproduction position, and in the subsequent step ST57, the mode is changed from the photographable mode to the reproduction (viewer) mode, and then the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by the arrow A, G, or H.

Step ST58 which proceeds from the above-mentioned arrow D
Then, the mode operation dial 18 is selected for the moving image mode, and in the next step ST59, the mode is shifted from the reproduction (viewer) mode to a mode in which a moving image can be captured.
Proceed to. In step ST60, an image from the camera unit 1 is input, and in the next step ST61, "display of image from camera unit (17)" as shown in FIG. 30 is displayed.
In the following step ST62, it is asked whether or not to switch the zoom. If Yes, the process proceeds to step ST63, and if No, the process jumps to step ST65. In step ST63, the zoom operation is performed by the zoom button 20, and in the next step ST64, the "screen (18) at the time of the zoom operation" is displayed as shown in FIG.
Go to 5. In step ST65, it is asked whether or not to perform recording. If No, the process proceeds to step ST66; if Yes, the process proceeds to step ST69.

In step ST66, it is asked whether to end the photographing mode. If No, the process returns to step ST60; if Yes, the process proceeds to step ST67. Step ST
At 67, the mode operation dial 18 is selected as the playback position,
In the next step ST68, after the mode is changed from the photographable mode to the reproduction (viewer) mode, the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by the arrow A, G or H.

In step ST69, the recording button 19 is kept depressed. In the next step ST70, the video of the moving picture taken while the recording button 19 is depressed is taken into the temporary storage memory 7. In step ST71 following step ST70, it is asked whether or not the capacity of the remaining memory area that can be stored by this moving image shooting has become one minute. If Yes, the flow of arrow N (that is, step S71) is performed.
The process proceeds to T72), and if No, the process proceeds to the flow of arrow M (that is, the process of step ST73).

In step ST72, a "moving picture recording screen (19)" as shown in FIG. 32 is displayed (at the same time, the remaining memory area that can be saved by this moving picture shooting is reduced And a countdown is displayed in seconds), and the process proceeds to step ST74. Step ST7
In FIG. 3, "display when remaining amount is 1 minute (22)" as shown in FIG. 35 is displayed in order to recognize that the capacity of the remaining storable memory area has become 1 minute, Proceed to step ST74.

In step ST74, it is asked whether or not the recording of the moving image is to be paused.
If the answer is No, the process advances to the flow indicated by the arrow L. Step ST
At 75, the push of the recording button 19 is released, and the process proceeds to step ST76. In step ST76, FIG.
Is displayed as shown in (2), and it is asked whether or not to store the temporarily saved video of the moving image in the memory unit 6. If Yes, the process proceeds to step ST77.
If No, the process proceeds to the flow of arrow K.

In step ST78, the record button (save button) 24 is pressed, and the process proceeds to step ST78. In step ST78, the video data of the moving image temporarily stored in the temporary storage memory 7 is overwritten on the area designated to be rewritten in the memory means 6, and in the next step ST79,
A “screen (21) after recording a moving image” as shown in FIG. 34 is displayed (at this time, a message indicating the end of storage and the remaining photographable time are displayed together).

Step ST80 following step ST79
Then, it is asked whether or not to continue the recording. If Yes, the process proceeds to a flow indicated by an arrow K, and if No, the process proceeds to Step ST81.
In step ST81, the mode operation dial 18 is selected as the playback position. In the next step ST82, after the mode is changed from the photographable mode to the playback (viewer) mode, the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by the arrow A, G, or H.

In step ST83, which proceeds from the arrow L, it is asked whether or not there is no remaining memory area that can be stored by the current moving image shooting.
Proceed to 84, and if No, proceed to the flow of arrow N. In step ST84, the recording is stopped, and in the next step ST85,
In order to recognize that there is no remaining memory area that can be saved by shooting the moving image at this time, “display (moving image) (23) when completely filled” as shown in FIG.
(At this time, a message indicating that the memory is full and, if the moving image is to be further stored, a message indicating that the operations shown in FIGS. 20 and 22 need to be performed again) are displayed. Next step ST86
Then, it is asked whether or not the video data temporarily stored in the temporary storage memory 7 is to be rewritten and stored in the memory means 6.
If Yes, the process proceeds to step ST87, and if No, the process proceeds to the flow of arrow K.

In step ST87, the record button (save button) 24 is pressed, and the process proceeds to step ST88. In step ST88, after the video data temporarily stored in the temporary storage memory 7 is overwritten on the area designated to be rewritten in the memory means 6, the process shifts to the standby state in step ST89. Then, in the next step ST90,
After the mode operation dial 18 is selected as the reproduction position, and in the subsequent step ST91, the mode is changed from the photographable mode to the reproduction (viewer) mode, the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by the arrow A, G, or H.

In step ST92 proceeding from the arrow G, a screen corresponding to the last index data added last time or a screen selected and operated by the user is displayed. For example, a screen as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed. In the next step ST93, it is asked whether or not to view another page. If Yes, a page is selected in step ST94 with the left / right key of the cursor button 25, and then in step ST9.
2 and if No, the process proceeds to step ST95. In step ST95, it is asked whether or not to take an image. If Yes, the process proceeds to a flow indicated by an arrow F, and if No, the process proceeds to step ST96. In step ST96, the displayed main screen is the screen of the index image data 31 stored in advance (or the screen of the captured image data 33 obtained by rewriting the index image data 31), and the window is displayed. In the case of the screen of the captured image data 33, it is asked whether or not to see the screen of the captured image data 33,
If yes, the process proceeds to step ST98, and if no, the process proceeds to step ST97. In step ST97, it is asked whether to end the reproduction (viewer). If Yes, the process proceeds to a flow indicated by an arrow C, and if No, the process proceeds to a flow indicated by an arrow A or H.

At step ST98, the cursor button 2
The item to be enlarged is selected with the up / down key 5 (here, the screen of the captured image data 33 displayed in the window is mainly selected), and in the next step ST99, for example, a “travel guide” as shown in FIG. Screen (26) of the shooting screen (screen shot and saved) "(at this time, the screen items to be enlarged are indicated by a thick frame, and the number or time of the screen items to be enlarged is also displayed. Do). In the next step ST100, it is asked whether or not to change the screen item to be reproduced.
After pressing the return button 23 at 01, the process proceeds to the flow indicated by the arrow G, and if No, the process proceeds to step ST102.

In step ST102, the reproduction button 27 is pressed, and in step ST103, the image data designated to be reproduced is called from the memory means 6, the image data called in step ST104 is output, and in the next step ST105, 38, a “screen at the time of reproduction (15)” as shown in FIG. 38 is displayed. Hereinafter, when a reproduction operation equivalent to that of the video tape recorder is performed, and all the selected items have been reproduced in step ST106, the process returns to the beginning of the screen selected in step ST107, and then proceeds to the flow indicated by the arrow O (return to step ST99). ).

In step ST92 proceeding from the arrow H, the initial screen, the screen corresponding to the last index data added last time, or the screen selected and operated by the user is displayed, as in step ST18. In step ST109, it is asked whether another page is to be viewed. If Yes, in step ST110, a page is selected with the left / right key of the cursor button 25, and the process returns to step ST108. If No, the process proceeds to step ST111. In step ST111, when the displayed main screen is the screen of the index image data 31 in the guide information stored in advance and the window is the screen of the detailed guide image data 32,
Inquiring whether or not to see the screen of the detailed guide image data 32, the process proceeds to step ST113 if Yes, and proceeds to step ST112 if No. In step ST112, it is asked whether to end the reproduction (viewer). If Yes, the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by arrow C, and if No, the flow proceeds to the flow indicated by arrow A or H.

In step ST113, an item to be enlarged is selected with the up / down key of the cursor button 25 (here, the detailed guide image data 32 displayed mainly in the window).
Is selected), the next step ST11
In step 4, a “Travel guide screen (5)” as shown in FIG. 39 is displayed (at this time, the screen of the detailed guide image data 32 to be enlarged is surrounded by a bold frame, and the number of screens to be enlarged is displayed. Or display time etc.).
In the next step ST115, it is asked whether or not to change the screen item to be reproduced. If Yes, the user presses the return button 23 in step ST116, and then proceeds to the flow indicated by the arrow H, and if No, proceeds to step ST117.

In step ST117, the reproduction button 27 is pressed, and in step ST118, the image data designated to be reproduced is called from the memory means 6, the image data called in next step ST1119 is output, and in the next step ST120. 40, a "screen during playback of travel guide (6)" as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the same playback operation as that of the video tape recorder is performed, and step ST11 is performed.
When all of the selected items have been reproduced in step 2, step ST12
After returning to the beginning of the screen selected in step 3, the process proceeds to the flow indicated by arrow P (return to step ST114).

It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the detailed guide image data 32 and the stored captured image data 33 can be displayed in the same manner as described above even when the data structure shown in FIG. 7 is employed. It is.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated embodiment, it goes without saying that the above-described processing flow and display screens can be variously modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0068]

As described above, according to the present invention, recording and editing can be performed simultaneously and easily by simple operations. For example, when a recording device with a video camera is carried on a travel destination, Can be used instead of a guidebook, and a highly convenient recording / reproducing method of a recording device with a video camera can be realized, and its value is great.

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FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing functional blocks of a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a recording device with a video camera to which the recording / reproducing method according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied, with a visor standing up;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a recording device with a video camera to which the recording / reproducing method according to one embodiment of the present invention is applied in a state where a visor is folded.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing an example of guide information previously written in a memory means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a state in which a part of guide information written in advance in the memory unit of FIG. 4 is replaced with captured image data captured by a camera unit and added.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a state in which a part of guide information written in advance in the memory unit of FIG. 4 is replaced with captured image data captured by a camera unit and additionally written.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing another example of the guide information previously written in the memory means in the recording device with a video camera to which the recording and reproducing method according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording and reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording and reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen on an image display means in a recording device with a video camera to which a recording / reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Camera part (video camera part) 2 Microphone 3 External input terminal 4 Input system audio / image integration processing part 5 CPU 6 Memory means 7 Temporary storage memory 8 Image display means 9 Speaker 10 External output terminal 11 Output system audio / image integration Processing unit 12 Clock unit 13 Position / direction information input unit 14 Main unit of recording device with video camera 15 Visor 16 Input / output terminal unit 17 Battery storage unit door 18 Power off / still image / moving image / playback (viewer) switching mode Operation knob 19 Record button 20 Zoom button 21 Delete button 22 Clock set button 23 Back button 24 Record button 25 Cursor button 26 Stop button 27 Play button 28 Fast forward button 29 Reverse button 31 Index image data 32 Image data 33 Captured image data 34 Free space region

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Atsutoshi Sato 1-280 Higashi Koikekubo, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo Inside the Hitachi, Ltd.Design Research Laboratories Co., Ltd. Inside the Manufacturing Design Laboratory

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[Claims] A video camera unit for capturing a still image or a moving image; a memory unit for storing image data; an image editing unit for writing image data captured by the video camera unit to the memory unit; In the recording and reproducing method of a recording device with a video camera comprising: a guide information corresponding to a destination or an event is stored in the memory means in advance, and a desired portion of the guide information is A recording / reproducing method for a recording device with a video camera, wherein the image editing means replaces and adds to image data captured by the video camera unit. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the guide information stored in the memory means in advance includes index image data and detailed guide image data indicating details of a predetermined point in the index image data. Characteristic recording / reproducing method of recording device with video camera. 3. The recording and reproducing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the detailed guide image data corresponding to one point comprises a plurality of still image data or moving image data. method. 4. The index image data according to claim 3, wherein one index image data is provided with only one point corresponding to the detailed guide image data, and the image display means displays the screen of the index image data. A recording / reproducing method for a recording device with a video camera, wherein a top screen of the detailed guide image data is displayed in a window when displayed. 5. The recording / reproducing method of a recording device with a video camera according to claim 4, wherein the screen of the detailed guide image data displayed in the window can be displayed on the entire surface of the image display means. . 6. The detailed guide image data corresponding to the erased detailed guide image data after the screen of the detailed guide image data is replaced with the captured image data captured by the video camera unit and added. When the index image data screen is displayed,
A recording / reproducing method for a recording apparatus with a video camera, wherein a top screen of the replaced and additionally recorded image data is displayed in a window. 7. The recording / reproducing method according to claim 6, wherein the screen of the captured image data displayed in the window can be displayed on the entire surface of the image display means. 8. The index image data according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of points corresponding to the detailed guide image data are provided in one index image data, and a screen of the index image data is displayed on the image display means. A recording / reproducing method for a recording device with a video camera, wherein a top screen of the detailed guide image data corresponding to the designated point is displayed in a window. 9. The recording / reproducing method of a recording device with a video camera according to claim 8, wherein the screen of the detailed guide image data displayed in the window can be displayed on the entire surface of the image display means. . 10. The system according to claim 3, wherein at least when the index image data in the image data stored in the memory means is reproduced, a previous page index image is displayed on a screen of the displayed index image data. A recording / reproducing method for a recording device with a video camera, wherein a mark indicating that data or next page index image data is present is displayed. 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the mark display corresponds to the previous page index image data or the next page index image data, or the detailed guide image data. A recording / reproducing method for a recording device with a video camera, wherein the recording / reproducing method is also used as a display indicating whether or not the data has been additionally written in place of the captured image data. 12. The recording / reproducing method according to claim 1, wherein said memory means comprises a random access disk-shaped storage medium or a semiconductor memory. 13. The recording apparatus with a video camera according to claim 1, further comprising a temporary storage memory for temporarily storing image data captured by the video camera unit, in addition to the memory unit. Recording and playback method. 14. The recording apparatus with a video camera according to claim 1, further comprising a temporary storage memory area for temporarily storing image data captured by the video camera unit, in the memory means. Recording and playback system. 15. The video camera according to claim 1, wherein index data is added to the memory means when the image data captured by the video camera unit is replaced and added. Recording / reproducing method of a recording device equipped with 16. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein when the reproduction of the image data stored in said memory means is instructed, the image data to which the latest index data is added can be preferentially reproduced. A recording / reproducing method for a recording device with a video camera.