JPH11215416A - Image display method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide with a few operation means a method by which demonstration is conducted in an satisfactory manner with a simple means and a desired item is displayed with a simple operation. SOLUTION: A video signal from an image-pickup means 1 is processed by a camera signal processing means 2 and fed to a recording and reproducing means 3. Furthermore, a video signal from the camera signal processing means 2 is fed to a display means 5 via a changeover switch 4. Moreover, a microprocessor 6 that conducts control overall of the system is provided and, for example, a signal from an operation means 7 operating the recording and reproducing means 3 is fed to the microprocessor 6. The microprocessor 6 generates a control signal or the like which is used to generate an explanation image for demonstration. The control signal is fed to an on-screen display circuit 8, and the image for explaining the demonstration or the like is fed to the display means 5 via the changeover switch 4. Then an operation signal from the operation means 7 is fed to the microprocessor 6 for switching an item displayed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image display method suitable for use in, for example, a camera-integrated recording / reproducing apparatus having a demonstration function on any display means.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a recording / reproducing apparatus integrated with a camera, an apparatus having display means such as a liquid crystal display has been realized. In such an apparatus, a so-called sales promotion demonstration image is further displayed on the display means. That is, in such a device, for example, an image describing the function of the device is formed by a built-in microcomputer or the like and is displayed on the above-mentioned display means.

[0003]

However, in recent years, for example, the functions of the above-described recording / reproducing apparatus integrated with a camera have been increasing steadily. In some cases, it takes a lot of time to explain. In this case, for example, if the user wants to see the explanation of the function expected by the customer, the explanation of the above-mentioned function must be seen in order, and it may take a lot of time to see the desired explanation.

[0004] In particular, since the speed of switching the comment is set with reference to a person who has relatively low reading comprehension, the time for switching the comment image of each function is long. Is extremely long. If the reading still does not work, it is necessary to look at the explanations of all functions until the explanation has been completed, and it takes an enormous amount of time to see the desired explanation.

On the other hand, for example, in the above-described recording / reproducing apparatus integrated with a camera, the number of operation means is limited. For example, an operation for directly calling up the explanation of each function is performed by a limited number of these operations. Performing by means may cause the operation to be complicated, and the demonstration itself may not be easily performed.

This application has been made in view of such a point, and the problem to be solved is that the conventional method only describes the functions in order, so that a desired commentary or the like is displayed. There is a possibility that it takes a lot of time before the explanation is made, and if this explanation cannot be read, it will take an enormous amount of time before the same explanation or the like is displayed again.

[0007]

Therefore, in the present invention, a function is provided for changing a plurality of items of the demonstration back and forth by an arbitrary key operation. A desired item can be displayed by a simple operation, and a good demonstration can be displayed by simple means.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS That is, the present invention provides an image display method for displaying an image of a demonstration comprising a plurality of arbitrary items on a display unit by providing a function of changing a plurality of items of the demonstration back and forth by an arbitrary key operation. It becomes.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an example of a camera-integrated recording / reproducing apparatus to which an image display method according to the present invention is applied, for example, provided with display means.

In FIG. 1, a video signal picked up by an image pickup means 1 is signal-processed by a camera signal processing means 2 and supplied to a recording / reproducing means 3. Also, the camera signal processing means 2
Is supplied to the display means 5 through the changeover switch 4 to display the video signal captured by the imaging means 1 or the video signal reproduced by the recording / reproducing means 3.

A microprocessor 6 for controlling the entire apparatus is provided. The control signal from the microprocessor 6 is supplied to, for example, the camera signal processing means 2, and the above-described signal processing of the video signal and the like are performed. Further, a signal from an operating means (key input) 7 for operating the recording / reproducing means 3 is supplied to the microprocessor 6,
Control signals and the like according to these operations are formed and supplied to the recording / reproducing means 3.

At the same time, in the microprocessor 6, for example, a control signal or the like for forming the above-mentioned demonstration image is formed, and the control signal is supplied to the on-screen display circuit 8. Then, the image of the explanation for the demonstration formed by the display circuit 8 and the like are supplied to the display means 5 through the changeover switch 4 and displayed.

In this apparatus, the microprocessor 6 is provided with, for example, processing as shown in the flowchart below. That is, FIG. 2 shows a main process. When the operation is started, a key input process is performed in step [1], and a demonstration process is performed in step [2]. In step [3], on-screen display processing is performed, and in step [4], camera control processing is performed. Further, other processing is performed in step [5], and the process returns to step [1].

Next, FIG. 3 specifically shows the key input processing (step [1]) in the above-mentioned main processing. When the operation is started, first, in step [11], the apparatus is operated. It is determined whether or not a demonstration is being performed. And when not in demonstration (N)
In step [12], a conventionally well-known ordinary key input process is performed, and the operation is terminated.

On the other hand, when the demonstration is being performed in step [11] (Y), the key operated and input in step [13] is determined. Here, step [1
In [3], for example, a "+" key 7a, a "-" key 7b, a "pause" key 7c, and the like, which are used when editing or the like by the above-described recording / reproducing means 3 in a normal state are determined.

If the key determined in step [13] is, for example, the "+" key 7a, the process advances the demonstration item by one in step [14] and the operation ends (END). Is done. When the determined key is the key 7b of "-", step [1]
In [5], the process of returning one item of the demonstration is performed, and the operation is ended (end).

The key determined is, for example, "pause".
In the case of the key 7c, it is further determined at step [16] whether or not the demonstration is temporarily stopped.
If the operation is paused, a process of restarting from the continuation of the demonstration is performed in step [17], and the operation is ended (END). If the demonstration is not paused, the process for temporarily stopping the demonstration is performed in step [18], and the operation is ended (end).

Further, when it is determined in step [13] that there is no key input, the operation is ended (end).

FIG. 4 specifically shows the demonstration processing (step [2]) in the above-mentioned main processing. When the operation is started, the demonstration is first suspended in step [21]. It is determined whether it is inside. Then, during the suspension (Y), it is determined in step [22] whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the suspension, and if not (N), the operation is terminated. If the time has elapsed in step [22] (Y), the temporary stop of the demonstration is canceled in step [23].

Further, when the temporary stop of the demonstration is canceled in step [23], and when step [2]
If the suspension is not being performed in (1) (N), step [2
In [4], it is determined whether or not the item of the demonstration at the time of the display has passed a predetermined time or more from the start of the display. If it has not elapsed (N), the operation is terminated. Also,
When a predetermined time has elapsed in step [24] (Y)
In the step [25], a process to advance the item of the demonstration by one is performed, and the operation is ended.

FIG. 5 specifically shows the process of on-screen display (step [3]) in the above-mentioned main process. When the operation is started, first, in step [31], the apparatus is operated. It is determined whether or not a demonstration is being performed. When the demonstration is not being performed (N), a conventionally well-known normal display process is performed in step [32], and the operation ends.

On the other hand, when the demonstration is being performed in step [31] (Y), a control signal for the display means corresponding to the item of the current demonstration is formed in step [33], and the operation is terminated.

FIG. 6 specifically shows the camera control processing (step [4]) in the above-described main processing. When the operation is started, first, in step [41], the apparatus is demonstrated. It is determined whether it is inside. And when not in demonstration (N)
In step [42], the processing of a conventional well-known camera is performed, and the operation is terminated.

On the other hand, when the demonstration is being performed in step [41] (Y), a control signal of the imaging means corresponding to the current demonstration item is formed in step [43], and the operation is terminated.

That is, when the "+" key 7a is operated during the demonstration, for example, the demonstration item is advanced by one, and the demonstration of the next item is immediately started. When the "-" key 7b is operated, the item of the demonstration is returned by one, and the demonstration of the immediately preceding item is performed again. When the "pause" key 7c is further operated, the demonstration is temporarily stopped.

Therefore, in this device, for example, when a demonstration of a function desired by a customer is to be shown,
By operating the "+" key 7a or the "-" key 7b, a demonstration of a desired function can be displayed in a short time. If, for example, the commentary cannot be read, the demonstration of the immediately preceding item is performed again by operating the “−” key 7b. Alternatively, the demonstration can be temporarily stopped by operating the "pause" key 7c.

By further operating the "pause" key 7c, the temporarily stopped demonstration can be resumed. The paused demonstration may be resumed, for example, when a certain period of time has elapsed after the suspension was performed. In addition, the demonstration can be sequentially advanced to the next item at every elapse of a predetermined time.

Therefore, in this method, by providing a function of changing a plurality of items of the demonstration back and forth by an arbitrary key operation, a desired item can be displayed by a simple operation with a small number of operation means, and a simple operation can be performed. By means, a good demonstration can be displayed.

As a result, in the conventional method, since only the functions are explained in order, it may take a lot of time until a desired explanation is displayed. According to the present invention, it is possible to easily solve those problems that require an enormous amount of time until the same commentary or the like is displayed again. .

According to the above-described image display method, in the method of displaying an image of a demonstration including a plurality of arbitrary items on the display unit, a function of changing a plurality of items of the demonstration back and forth by an arbitrary key operation is provided. A desired item can be displayed by a simple operation with a small number of operation means, and a good demonstration can be displayed by a simple means.

In the above description, the operation means used for switching items is not limited to the keys "+", "-", "pause" and the like used when editing and the like in the recording and reproducing means 3 described above. Alternatively, other operation means may be used. Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described recording / reproducing apparatus integrated with a camera, for example, and can be applied to video equipment provided with other display means.

[0032]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a function for changing a plurality of items of a demonstration back and forth by an arbitrary key operation is provided, so that a desired item can be displayed by a simple operation with a small number of operation means. This makes it possible to display a good demonstration by simple means.

As a result, in the conventional method, since only the functions are explained in order, it may take a lot of time until a desired explanation or the like is displayed. According to the present invention, it is possible to easily solve those problems that require an enormous amount of time until the same commentary or the like is displayed again. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an example of a recording / reproducing apparatus integrated with a camera to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Imaging means, 2 ... Camera signal processing means, 3 ... Recording / reproduction means, 4 ... Changeover switch, 5 ... Display means, 6 ... Microprocessor, 7 ... Operation means (key input), 8 ... On-screen display circuit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An image display method for displaying an image of a demonstration comprising a plurality of arbitrary items on a display unit, wherein a function of changing the items of the demonstration back and forth by an arbitrary key operation is provided. Method. 2. The image display method according to claim 1, wherein the operation means used for the arbitrary key operation is shared between the operation in the demonstration image display mode and the operation in another mode. Characteristic image display method. 3. The image display method according to claim 1, further comprising a function of temporarily stopping said demonstration by said arbitrary key operation. 4. The image display method according to claim 3, further comprising a function of resuming the demonstration by an arbitrary key operation during the pause or resuming the demonstration after a lapse of a predetermined time during the pause. An image display method comprising: