JPH117072A - Camera provided with display function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a user to discriminate his(her) camera from another person's camera according to individual information such as a user's name displayed on the display part of a liquid crystal display device by inputting the individual information such as the user's name by using an operation member as data and displaying the inputted data on the display part. SOLUTION: This camera 100 is provided with a finder ocular part 102, a zoom switch 103 for changing the focal distance of a lens, a switch panel 120 for inputting a character, a numeral and a mark in order to record a title and photographing data in a magnetic recording area on film adaptable to APS, for example, and the liquid crystal display device 130 for displaying a date and the inputted character string on its back surface 101. The panel 120 is constituted of key switches arrayed on the inside of a cover 121 and the back surface 101. By turning on the key switch, the character alotted to the switch is inputted. In a photographing state, the device 130 displays the date 131, the user's name 132 and a graphic 133 showing the use state of a flashing device.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a camera, a digital camera, and a new photo system (Advanced Photo System: APS).
The present invention relates to a camera having a data input switch and a display device such as a video camera.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional camera is not provided with a function for displaying a user name. Therefore, in general,
Users make their own nameplates and name stickers and stick them on the camera. As a user service, a camera manufacturer may have given a nameplate to a camera purchaser.

On the other hand, it is possible to input data relating to the functions of the camera and data relating to photographing, for example, data for instructing photographing conditions, the title of a photographed frame, characters to be imprinted on a film, and the like. Cameras that can do this are also known.

[0004]

However, most users who create their own nameplates and attach them to the camera are some dedicated fans called so-called camera enthusiasts. The camera to which the nameplate was presented was a luxury product for professional photographers, camera enthusiasts, and the like, and was not intended for the majority of general users. Therefore, the general user does not see his name on the purchased camera. Therefore, when multiple people own the same type of camera, it was difficult to distinguish between your own camera and another person's camera, for example, you often bring a camera when traveling, In the case of a group trip or the like, a situation may occur in which a large number of people make mistakes in the camera while traveling. In particular, due to the recent advancement of functions and miniaturization of cameras, the appearance of each company's products tends to be similar, and it is difficult to identify multiple cameras from this point, and the possibility of mistaking the cameras increases. ing.

[0005] On the other hand, since the user name is not displayed on the camera for general users, it is difficult for general users to feel that the camera is their property.

When the camera owner changes or the user name changes, if the name plate is removed,
There has been a problem that the external coating of the camera is peeled off. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides an owner with the satisfaction of own property without adding a new operation member for data input and possesses the property. It is an object of the present invention to provide a camera capable of identifying a person.

[0007]

A camera with a display function according to the present invention displays an operation member for inputting data relating to the function and / or photographing of the camera and other data, and displays data input by the operation member. A display unit to perform, a determination unit that determines whether the data input by the operation unit is data relating to the function and / or shooting of the camera, or other data, and determines that the data is other data by the determination unit. A storage unit for storing the data, and a display control unit for displaying the data stored in the storage unit on a display unit.

In general, APS-compatible cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, and the like include a liquid crystal display device for inputting and displaying data relating to camera functions and photographing, a liquid crystal display device such as a liquid crystal monitor TV, and a data input switch panel. Operation member. Therefore, by using these functions, data other than the data relating to the functions and photographing of the camera, for example, personal information such as a user name is input and displayed on the liquid crystal display device. The user can identify his or her camera and another's camera by data such as personal information displayed on the liquid crystal display device. Also, since the data is electrically input, stored and displayed,
It can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to cope with a case where personal information such as a user name is changed. Furthermore, if the user first inputs personal information such as his / her name into the camera after purchasing the camera, the satisfaction of owning his / her camera can be obtained.

In the above configuration, personal information can be displayed immediately after the power switch is turned on or only when the power switch is turned on. This configuration saves battery power when not in use. This is particularly effective when the display unit is a liquid crystal display device having a backlight, a color liquid crystal display device, or the like.

Alternatively, in the above configuration, personal information can be always displayed regardless of whether the power switch is on or off. In general, in the case of a reflection type monochrome liquid crystal display device, since power consumption is small, displaying personal information as data at all times has an effect of making it difficult to steal psychologically.

Further, in the above configuration, data can be stored in the nonvolatile memory. With this configuration, even if the battery is replaced, the data remains registered, and there is no need to input it again.

Further, in the above configuration, the password can be input by the operating member, and other data can be changed only when the password is input. With this configuration, once personal information is registered as data, it is difficult to change the personal information, and the effect of preventing theft is enhanced.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a camera having a display function according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a camera having a display function according to the present invention in a normal shooting state as viewed from the back, and FIG. 2 shows the appearance of the data input state as viewed from the back.

As shown in each figure, the back 1 of the camera 100
01 is a finder eyepiece 102 and a zoom switch 103 for changing the focal length of the lens, for example, A
A switch panel 120 for inputting characters, numbers, symbols, etc., for recording titles, photographing data, etc. in a magnetic recording area on a PS-compatible film, and a liquid crystal display for displaying dates, input character strings, etc. An apparatus 130 and the like are provided. A shutter release button 104 is provided on the upper surface of the camera 100.

As shown in FIG. 2, the switch panel 120
Is composed of key switches 122 arranged on the inside of the lid 121 and on the back 101 of the camera 100. In the key switch 122, at least a portion arranged inside the lid 121 and a portion arranged on the back surface 101 of the camera 100 are unitized and connected by a connector 123. A plurality of characters and the like are assigned to one key switch 122, and in combination with a character type setting key assigned to any one of the key switches 122, katakana, hiragana, uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet, numerals, etc. Can be entered.

In the photographing state shown in FIG. 1, the lid 121 of the switch panel 120 is closed and each key switch 1 is closed.
Reference numeral 22 denotes an inoperative state. On the other hand, in the data input state shown in FIG. 2, the lid 121 of the switch panel 120 is open, and each key switch 122 is operable.
Therefore, by turning on any one of the key switches 122, characters or the like assigned to the key switch 122 can be input. Switching between the shooting state of the camera 100 and the data input state is performed, for example, by using the lid 1.
This is performed by a switch (not shown) that is linked to the opening and closing of 21.

In the liquid crystal display device 130, for example, the entire display area is constituted by a dot matrix, and in addition to numerals, characters,
Symbols, figures, etc. can be displayed. In the photographing state shown in FIG. 1, the liquid crystal display device 130
A graphic 133 indicating the user name 132 and the use status of the flash is displayed. The data input state shown in FIG. 2 indicates, for example, a process of inputting a user name. In FIG. 2, the character “na” to be input next is input character display area 134 arranged at the lower right of liquid crystal display device 130.
It is displayed enlarged. "Mi" that you have already entered,
Each character 132a of "no", "ru", "blank" and "ta"
Is moved to the lower side of the date 131 and is displayed in a normal size.

Next, FIG. 3 shows a block configuration of a control circuit of the camera 100 of the present embodiment. A power supply circuit 302 connected to the battery 301 applies a predetermined driving voltage to the CPU 300 and the like, converts a direct current of a predetermined voltage into an alternating current of a predetermined frequency and a predetermined voltage, and stores a capacitor (not shown) of the flash light emitting circuit 303. Charge. In the CPU 300,
The above-described switch panel 120, liquid crystal display device 130, shutter release button 104, switch panel 120
A switch 140 and the like for detecting opening and closing of the lid 121 are connected. Further, the CPU 300 includes a distance measuring circuit 304 for detecting whether the lens is focused on the subject, a photometric circuit 305 for measuring the brightness (brightness) of the subject, a lens driving motor M1, and a film. A drive circuit 306 for driving the feed motor M2, the shutter unit 307, and the like, a finder display device 308 provided inside the finder for displaying a focus display, a flash display, a camera shake warning, and the like, and a key switch of the switch panel 120 A non-volatile memory (EEPROM) 310 for storing a character string (especially, a user name) input by the user 122, and for recording shooting data, a title input from the switch panel 120, and the like in a magnetic recording area on the film. The magnetic head 311 and the like are connected. Each key switch 122 of the switch panel 120 is connected to the input port I1 of the CPU 300.
To In.

[0019]

Embodiment 1 Next, Embodiment 1 of the photographing operation of the camera 100
Will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. In the first embodiment, when the power switch of the camera is turned on, the date 131 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 130.
And the user name 132 are displayed. The camera 100
, It is assumed that a film is already loaded, and the description of the film loading operation is omitted.

First, when the power switch (not shown) of the camera 100 is turned on (# 1), the CPU 300 resets the setting state of the camera 100 (# 3),
It is determined whether a user name is registered in 310 (# 5). If the user name is registered, EEPR
The user name is read from the OM 310 (# 7). next,
The CPU 300 turns on / off the switch 140
It is determined whether the lid 121 of the switch panel 120 is open (# 9).

When the cover 121 of the switch panel 120 is closed, the CPU 300 performs a normal photographing operation.
In the case of a normal shooting operation, the CPU 300 displays the date 131, the user name 132, and the like on the liquid crystal display device 130 as shown in FIG. 1 (# 11). Next, the built-in timer is once reset and started (# 13).

Further, the CPU 300 determines whether or not a switch S1 (not shown) which is turned on when the shutter release button 104 is in a so-called half-pressed state is turned on (# 15). When the switch S1 is turned on,
The CPU 300 activates the distance measuring circuit 304 (# 17),
It is detected whether the lens is focused on the subject (# 19). If the lens is not focused on the subject, the CPU 300 drives the lens driving motor M1 via the drive circuit 306 to perform a focusing operation (for example, moving the focal position of the lens from infinity to a close distance side). Do (#
21). The signal from the distance measuring circuit 304 changes with the movement of the lens. When detecting that the lens is focused on the subject based on the signal from the distance measuring circuit 304, the CPU 300 stops driving the lens driving motor M <b> 1 via the driving circuit 306.

In parallel with the focusing operation, the photometric circuit 305
The luminance of the subject is measured (# 23). The CPU 300
Based on a signal from the photometry circuit 305, the aperture value and shutter speed of the lens are determined according to a preset program (# 25). Here, the CPU 30
If it is 0, it is determined whether or not the determined shutter speed is lower than a camera shake limit speed set in advance according to the focal length of the lens or the like (# 27). When the shutter speed is lower than the camera shake limit speed, the CPU 300
Flash emission is selected (# 29). Then, the aperture value and shutter speed of the lens are changed according to the guide number (light emission amount) of the flash (# 31). further,
The CPU 300 displays, on the viewfinder display device 308 and the liquid crystal display device 130, shooting conditions such as focus display, lens aperture value, shutter speed, and flash display (# 3).
3).

Next, the CPU 300 determines whether or not a switch S2 (not shown) which is turned on when the shutter release button 104 is further depressed is turned on (#).
35). When the switch S2 is turned on, the CPU 300 drives the shutter unit 307 at the determined predetermined shutter speed via the drive circuit 306, drives the flash light emission circuit 303 as necessary, and exposes the image of the subject on the film. (# 37).

When the exposure is completed, the CPU 300 drives the film feed motor M2 via the drive circuit 306,
The film is wound up by one frame, and at the same time, the shutter unit 307 is charged (# 39). In parallel with the film winding operation, the CPU 300 sends, via the magnetic head 311, the title, the date of shooting, the direction of the camera at the time of shooting, to the magnetic information recording area provided above or below each frame of the film. Data such as a screen size such as a standard size or a panorama size is recorded (# 41). When the winding of the film is completed, the display of the shooting condition such as the focus display, the lens aperture value, the shutter speed, the flash display, etc. is erased from the viewfinder display device 308 and the liquid crystal display device 130, and the normal display (date, user name) is performed. (Only display) (# 43). Further, the CPU 300 determines whether or not the photographed frame is the last one (# 45), and if it is the last one, rewinds the film to the film cartridge (# 47).

If the switch S2 is not turned on in # 35, that is, if the shutter release button 104 is not pressed down deeply, and if it is not determined in # 45 that the frame is the last frame, the CPU 300 prepares for the next photographing. It is determined whether the switch S1 has been turned on (# 15).

If the CPU 300 determines in step # 15 that the switch S1 is not turned on, the CPU 300 compares the count value of the timer with a predetermined value to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed (# 49). If no operation is performed within a predetermined time after turning on the power switch, or if there is no next ON within a certain time after the switch S1 is once turned on, the CPU 300 turns off the power switch ( # 51).

The power switch (not shown) is a push switch which does not stop when the switch is pressed down and automatically returns elastically, and once turned on, turns on the power supply circuit 302 and once again. The power supply circuit 302 is configured to be turned off when turned on.

In step # 9, when the cover 121 of the switch panel 120 is open, the CPU 300 performs a data input operation. In the case of the data input operation, the CPU 300 brings the liquid crystal display device 130 into the data input display state shown in FIG. 2 (# 101). Next, CPU 300 determines whether or not to register a user name based on an input from key switch 122 (for example, a user name registration switch, a title input switch, etc.) of switch panel 120 (# 10).
3).

If it is determined that the user name is to be registered, the CPU
300 determines whether the user name has already been registered in the EEPROM 310 (# 105). If the user name has already been registered, the user name is changed, so the CPU 300 sets a counter (# 10).
7) The user is requested to input a password (# 10)
9). The password is entered together with the user name when the user name is first registered, for example, in the EEPROM 3.
10 is stored. CPU 300 determines whether or not the input password matches the password stored in EEPROM 310 (# 111).

If an incorrect password is entered, the CP
U300 increments the counter by one (# 113), and determines whether the count value of the counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, three times) (# 115). If the number is equal to or less than a predetermined number, C
The PU 300 requests the user to input a password again (# 109). When the number of incorrect password inputs reaches a predetermined number, the CPU 300
Is displayed (# 117), and the power switch is turned off (# 119). Note that the entered password is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 130.

When it is determined in step # 103 that the user name is not registered, when it is determined in step # 105 that the user name is not registered, and when a correct password is input in step # 111, the CPU 300 sets the liquid crystal display device 130 The display such as the user name is deleted from the display screen of (1), and a state in which newly input characters, numbers, symbols, and the like can be displayed (# 121). Further, since the number of characters that can be input is limited, CPU 300 resets the number-of-characters counter (# 123) and waits for an input from switch panel 120.

When a signal is input from the switch panel 120, the CPU 300 outputs the signal to the switch panel 1
It is determined whether the input signal is the first input signal from # 20 (# 13).
1). If it is the first input signal, CPU 300 determines whether or not the input signal is a signal corresponding to backspace (or clear) (# 133). If nothing is entered, backspace is meaningless,
300 ignores the input (# 135), resets the data number counter, and waits for the next input (# 137).

When the signal from the switch panel 120 is not a signal corresponding to the back space (or clear), C
PU 300 determines whether or not the signal from switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to cursor movement (# 13)
9). In the state where nothing has been input, the cursor movement is meaningless, so the CPU 300 similarly ignores the input (# 135), resets the data number counter, and waits for the next input (# 137).

If the signal from the switch panel 120 is not a signal corresponding to cursor movement, the CPU 30
0 determines whether or not the signal from the switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to the character type setting (selection of kana, alphabet, etc.) (# 141). If the signal from the switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to the character type setting, the CPU 30
0 sets the character type in accordance with the signal from the switch panel 120 (# 143), and thereafter replaces the signal input from the switch panel 120 with a signal corresponding to the selected character type. For example, when Kana is selected, a signal from a specific key switch 122 on the switch panel 120 is replaced with a signal corresponding to “A”. On the other hand, when the alphabet is selected, the same specific key switch 1
Replace the signal from 22 with "A". Then, the data counter is reset and the input of the next signal from the next switch panel 120 is waited (# 137).

If the signal from the switch panel 120 is not a signal corresponding to the character type setting, the CPU 300
Determines whether the signal from the switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to the determination (# 143). Switch panel 1
If the signal from the switch 20 is not a signal corresponding to the determination, the signal from the switch panel 120 corresponds to a normal character, numeral, symbol, or the like. Characters, numbers, symbols, and the like corresponding to the signal input to the character display area 134 are enlarged and displayed (# 145). Here, characters and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 130 for the first time. And the CPU 300
Waits for the next signal input from the switch panel 120.

In the case where the signal from the switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to the determination, if no signal is input,
Since the determination is meaningless, the CPU 300 similarly ignores the input (# 135), resets the data number counter, and waits for the next input (# 137).

Next, if there is an input from the switch panel 120, it is not the first input in # 131, so C
The PU 300 moves the characters and the like displayed in the input character display area 134 of the liquid crystal display device 130 to, for example, a user name display area of the liquid crystal display element 130 and displays them in a normal size (# 147).

Next, CPU 300 determines whether or not the newly input signal is a signal corresponding to the backspace (# 149). When the signal from the switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to the back space, the CPU 300 moves the cursor back by one character, for example, in the character string 132a being input on the liquid crystal display device 130 shown in FIG. The character is deleted (# 151). Also, the data number counter is decremented by one (# 153). Switch panel 1
If the signal from 20 is a signal corresponding to clear, the CPU
300 deletes all the character strings input so far on the liquid crystal display device 130, and returns the cursor to the initial position. Further, the data number counter is reset. Then, CPU 300 waits for the input of the next signal from switch panel 120.

If the signal from the switch panel 120 is not a signal corresponding to the back space (or clear), C
PU 300 determines whether or not the signal from switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to the cursor movement (# 15)
5). If the signal from the switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to the cursor movement, the CPU 300 moves the cursor on the liquid crystal display device 130 in the direction indicated by the signal from the switch panel 120 (# 157). Wait for the next signal input.

Further, if the signal from the switch panel 120 is not a signal corresponding to the cursor movement, the CPU 30
0 determines whether or not the signal from the switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to the character type setting (# 159). If the signal from switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to the character type setting, CPU 300 changes the character type in accordance with the signal from switch panel 120 (# 161), and subsequently changes the signal input from switch panel 120. Replace with a signal corresponding to the character type.

If the signal from the switch panel 120 is not a signal corresponding to the character type setting, the CPU 300
Determines whether the signal from the switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to the determination (# 163). Switch panel 1
If the signal from 20 is not a signal corresponding to confirmation, CP
U300 enlarges and displays the input characters and the like corresponding to the input signal in input character display area 134 on liquid crystal display device 130 (# 165). Wait for the next signal input.

If the signal from the switch panel 120 is a signal corresponding to confirmation, the CPU 300, for example, in the case of user name registration, converts the data input up to that time into an EEPR
The information is stored in the OM 310 (# 167), and the display of the liquid crystal display device 130 is changed so that the newly input user name or the like is displayed (# 169). In the case of title input, the input data is temporarily stored in a RAM or the like until the input title is recorded in the magnetic recording area of the film.

When the cover 121 of the switch panel 120 is closed, the data input state ends, and the normal photographing state (# 13) is returned. In addition, during the data input, without confirming the input data, the cover 12 of the switch panel 120 may be used.
When the number 1 is closed, the CPU 300 cancels the data input so far and ends the data input.

[0045]

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the photographing operation of the camera 100 will be described.
Will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and FIGS. In the second embodiment, the date 131 and the user name 132 are always displayed on the liquid crystal display device 130 regardless of whether the power switch of the camera is on or off. It is assumed that the camera 100 has already been loaded with a film, and the description of the film loading operation is omitted.

FIGS. 10 and 11 show the flow chart of the first embodiment in which the part shown in FIG. 4 is modified so as to be compatible with the second embodiment. FIG. 10 shows the flow when the battery is replaced. FIG. 11 shows a flow when the power switch is turned on. The other operations are the same as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, and the description thereof is omitted.

As is apparent from FIG. 10, in the second embodiment, when the battery is mounted on the camera in # 1-1, the CPU 300 resets the setting state of the camera (# 3) and registers the user name. It is determined whether or not the user name has been registered (# 5). If the user name has been registered, the user name is read out (# 7) and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 130 (# 11). When the switch S1 is not turned on for a certain period of time (# 49), the CPU 300 stops the functions of the camera other than the display of the date and the user name by the liquid crystal display device 130 (# 51-2). In addition, it is referred to as “sleep” to distinguish it from “power switch off” of # 51 in FIG.

As is apparent from FIG. 11, when the power switch is turned on in the "sleep" state (# 1)
-3) Since the date 131 and the user name 132 have already been displayed on the liquid crystal display device 130, it is determined whether or not the user name has been registered (# 5). Display of user name (# 11)
Each step is unnecessary.

In the description of the above embodiments, the input data is determined by inputting a signal corresponding to the determination from the switch panel 120, and the lid 121 of the switch panel 120 is closed without determining the input data. , The data input so far is configured to be canceled, but in conjunction with the operation of closing the lid 121 of the switch panel 120,
You may comprise so that input data may be determined. After the input character string is determined, the switch panel 120
By inputting a signal corresponding to the cancellation from, the input data may be cancelled, and the data may be input again.

The switch panel 120 is used only for inputting characters, numerals, symbols, etc.
0 may be used to input a mode other than data input, such as selection of a mode relating to shooting, such as flash emission or change in film sensitivity (for example, sensitization of a black and white film).

When the cover 121 of the switch panel 120 is opened while the power switch of the camera 100 is off,
The power switch of the camera 100 may be turned on to enter a data input state.

Although the liquid crystal display device 130 has an entire surface formed of a dot matrix, the display such as the date 131 and the flash display 133 may be the same segment display as in the related art.

Further, the key switch 122 of the switch panel 120 is divided and arranged on the back 101 and the lid 121 of the camera 100.
When the displayable portion 30 is large or the area of the back surface 101 of the camera 100 is small, all the key switches 122 of the switch panel 120 may be arranged inside the lid 121. Further, with the cover 121 of the switch panel 120 closed, the cover 121 may be configured to cover at least a portion of the displayable area of the liquid crystal display device 130 except for a date and user name display portion.

When the displayable area of the liquid crystal display device 130 is small, the date display may be deleted in the data input state, and the input character string may be enlarged and displayed in that part.

In the above embodiment, a camera using a film having a magnetic recording area, such as an APS film, has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be applied to any type of camera having a display device, such as a digital camera and a video camera. Furthermore, it is not limited to cameras,
An optical device or an electric device having a display device may be used.

The user name may be displayed only immediately after the power switch of the camera is turned on.
In this case, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power switch was turned on,
Only the user name 131 is deleted from the display state shown in FIG.

[0057]

As described above, the camera with a display function according to the present invention uses an operation member for inputting data relating to the function and / or shooting of the camera and other data, and a data input by the operation member. A display unit to be displayed, a determination unit that determines whether the data input by the operation unit is data relating to a function and / or shooting of the camera, or other data, and other data by the determination unit. When it is determined, the personal information such as a user name is input as data by using an operation member because the storage device includes a storage unit that stores the data and a display control unit that displays the data stored in the storage unit on a display unit. Then, the input data can be displayed on the display unit. As a result, the user can identify his or her camera and another's camera based on personal information such as a user name displayed on a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device. Further, since data such as personal information is electrically input, stored, and displayed, it can be changed. Furthermore, if the user first inputs personal information such as his / her name into the camera after purchasing the camera, the satisfaction of owning his / her camera can be obtained.

Also, by displaying data such as personal information immediately after the power switch is turned on or only when the power switch is turned on, it is possible to save battery consumption when not in use. This is particularly effective when the display unit is a liquid crystal display device having a backlight, a color liquid crystal display device, or the like.

Alternatively, the personal information is always displayed irrespective of whether the power switch is on or off, so that there is an effect that it is difficult to steal psychologically. In particular, it is effective in the case of a reflection type monochrome liquid crystal display device with low power consumption.

Further, by storing data such as personal information in the non-volatile memory, there is an effect that even if the battery is replaced, the data remains registered and there is no need to input it again.

The password can be input by the data input means, and data such as personal information can be changed only when the password is input, so that the personal information once registered can be changed. It becomes difficult and the anti-theft effect becomes high.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an external appearance of a camera having a display function when viewed from the rear in a shooting state.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a data input state in which a cover of a switch panel of the camera shown in FIG. 1 is opened.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a first example of the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a first example of the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a first example of the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a first example of the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a first example of the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a first example of the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a second example of the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a second example of the operation of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 100: camera 101: back of camera 120: switch panel 121: lid 122: key switch 130: liquid crystal display 131: date display 132: user name display 133: graphic indicating use of flash 134: input character display area

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An operation member for inputting data relating to a function and / or photographing of a camera and other data; a display unit for displaying data input by the operation member; Discriminating means for discriminating whether the data is data relating to the function and / or shooting of the camera, or other data; and memory means for storing the data when the discriminating means determines that the data is other data. And a display control means for displaying data stored in the storage means on the display unit. 2. The camera with a display function according to claim 1, wherein the other data is personal information. 3. The camera with a display function according to claim 1, wherein the other data is displayed for a predetermined time only immediately after a power switch is turned on. 4. Only when the power switch is turned on,
The camera with a display function according to claim 1, wherein the other data is displayed. 5. Regardless of on / off of a power switch,
The camera with a display function according to claim 1, wherein the other data is always displayed. 6. The camera with a display function according to claim 1, wherein the other data is stored in a nonvolatile memory. 7. The camera with a display function according to claim 6, wherein a password can be input by the operation member, and the other data can be changed only when the password is input.