KR101235689B1 - Combination A/V apparatus with multi function and method for providing UI - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a multifunctional composite imaging apparatus and a method of providing a UI thereof. The UI providing method of the composite image apparatus includes displaying a plurality of selectable shortcut icons by using a plurality of shortcut buttons provided on the exterior of the composite image apparatus, and corresponding to the operated shortcut buttons among the plurality of shortcut buttons. And performing a function of the composite image device indicated by the shortcut icon. This makes it easy for the user to operate the composite video apparatus that can operate in many modes and provide many functions.

DMB, photo, video, music, voice

Description

Multi-function composite imaging device and its method of providing video {Combination A / V apparatus with multi function and method for providing UI}

1 to 3 is an external perspective view of the composite image device;

4 to 6 are views provided for explaining the initial operation of the composite imaging apparatus;

7 to 22 are views provided to explain the UI provided by the composite video apparatus viewed in the setting mode;

23 to 25 are views provided to explain the UI provided by the composite video apparatus viewed in the DMB mode;

26 to 55 are views for explaining a UI provided by the composite video apparatus viewed in the photo mode;

56 to 73 are views provided to explain the UI provided by the composite video apparatus viewed in the video mode;

74 to 78 are views provided to explain the UI provided by the composite video apparatus viewed in the music mode;

79 to 86 are views for explaining the UI provided by the composite video apparatus viewed in the voice mode;

FIG. 87 is a view for explaining the UI provided by the composite imaging apparatus in the direct print mode; FIG.

88 is a view provided to explain a method for connecting a video with a composite video device; and

89 is an internal block diagram of a composite imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a multi-function composite video device and a method for providing a UI (User Interface), and more particularly, has various functions such as a digital camera, an MP3 player, a voice recorder, a DMB receiver, and compresses and stores video and audio signals. The present invention relates to a multifunctional composite video device capable of playing and reproducing and a method for providing the same.

Multifunctional composite imaging device refers to a device in which various imaging devices are integrated into one. Such a multi-functional composite imaging device can be implemented by incorporating notable digital technologies into imaging equipment.

Since the multi-function composite video device has many functions, the method of use becomes very complicated.

Therefore, there is an urgent need for a UI that is easy for the user to operate and provides excellent visual effects.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional composite image device and a UI thereof that can simplify the operation of the multi-functional composite image device is complicated and provide excellent visual effects In providing a method.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a UI of a composite video device, the method comprising: displaying a plurality of shortcut icons, each selectable by using a plurality of shortcut buttons provided on an exterior of the composite video device; And performing a function of the composite image apparatus indicated by the shortcut icon corresponding to the operated shortcut button among the plurality of shortcut buttons.

In the displaying step, it is preferable to display a plurality of shortcut icons indicating different functions according to the mode of the composite video apparatus.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the present invention in more detail.

This 'multi-function composite video device' (hereinafter referred to as 'composite video device') is a setting function, DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) function, photo (still image) recording / playback function, video recording / playback function, music playback Function, voice recording / playback function, PC camera function, direct print function, and USB transfer function. Detailed descriptions of the respective functions, the operation of the composite video apparatus in the mode for performing each function, and the UI provided to the user will be described later.

1 is an external perspective view of the main body of the composite image device viewed from the back and the left side. As shown in FIG. 1, the main body of the composite image device includes shortcut buttons 110-1 to 110-4, a menu button 112, a joystick 114, earphones and a video / audio terminal 116, and a mode. Dial 118, USB connector 120, DC power terminal 122, connector cover 124, recording / charging indicator 126, built-in speaker 128, display button 130, LCD screen ( 132, and a DMB antenna 134 is provided.

A total of four shortcut buttons 110-1 to 110-4 are provided in the composite image device. Each shortcut button is a button used to select a shortcut icon displayed on the right side of the LCD screen 132. The shortcut icons appearing on the LCD screen 132 are icons used to input a call command of a frequently used menu or a command to perform a frequently used function. The shortcut icons displayed on the LCD screen 132 are different depending on the mode of the composite video device. A detailed description thereof will be described later.

The menu button 112 is a button used to input a command for calling a menu on the LCD screen 132.

The joystick 114 is a physical user interface (PUI) that a user can push or push up / down / left / right. The joystick 114 is used to move to a desired menu among the menus displayed on the LCD screen 132, and to move to and select a desired subitem of the subordinate items subordinate to the moved menu.

The menu move command is input by the user pushing the joystick 114 left / right, and the detail move command is input by the user pushing the joystick 114 up / down. And the detail selection command is input by the user pressing the joystick 114.

On the other hand, the joystick 114 is also used to adjust the volume in the video playback mode, music playback mode, voice playback mode.

The mode dial 118 is a PUI for selecting a mode (i.e., a function of the composite video apparatus) of the composite video apparatus. The mode dial 118 is displayed with icons for guiding the respective modes, and the user can input a selection command for a desired mode while rotating the mode dial 118 with reference to this icon.

In addition, the mode dial 118 is provided with a wrist strap connection ring. The wrist strap connecting ring, as shown in the right side of Figure 1 can be connected to the wrist strap. As shown in FIG. 1, in the composite imaging apparatus, a wrist strap is connected to the middle of the left side of the main body. More specifically, the wrist strap is connectable to a central portion of the mode dial 118 provided in the middle of the left side of the main body, in which the mode guide icon is not displayed. In addition, the wrist strap connecting ring protrudes to the outermost side of the left side of the main body, so that the wrist strap does not fall to the front of the main body, to facilitate the user's convenience.

The display button 130 is a button used to input a command to display or disappear icons on the LCD screen 132. For example, in the photo mode, 1) when the display button 130 is pressed once, the composite image device leaves only the shortcut icon on the LCD screen 132, and 2) when the display button 130 is pressed twice. The composite image device is such that only the autofocus mark remains on the LCD screen 132, and 3) when the display button 130 is pressed three times, the composite image device returns the icons that have disappeared from the LCD screen 132. It is possible to do As another example, in the DMB mode, 1) when the display button 130 is pressed once, the composite image device causes the icons to disappear on the LCD screen 132, and 2) when the display button 130 is pressed twice, The imaging device may be implemented to return an icon that has disappeared from the LCD screen 132.

2 is an external perspective view of the main body of the composite image device as viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 2, the main body of the composite image device includes a zoom switch 136, a recording start / stop button 138, a power button 140, a built-in microphone 142, a lens 144, and a built-in flash. 146 is provided.

3 is an external perspective view of the main body of the composite image device as viewed from the bottom. As shown in FIG. 3, the main body of the composite image device includes a tripod fixture 148, an OPEN switch 150, a battery insertion unit 152, a memory card insertion unit 154, and a battery locking lever 156. Prepared.

The battery mounted in the battery insertion unit 152 of the composite imaging apparatus may be charged using a power supply (adapter) or a USB cable. When charging the battery using the power supply, as shown in the upper side of Figure 4, the power supply must be connected to the DC power terminal 122 and the outlet provided in the composite image device, respectively. And, when charging the battery using a USB cable, as shown in the lower side of Figure 4, the USB cable must be connected to the USB connector 120 provided in the composite video device and the USB connector provided in the PC, respectively. do.

The composite image device is provided with an internal memory. In addition, a memory card may be mounted in the memory card insertion unit 154 of the composite image device. Thus, the composite imaging apparatus may be provided with two memories at the same time.

When no memory card is mounted in the memory card insertion unit 154, the composite video apparatus sets the internal memory as the basic memory. Here, the basic memory is a memory in which a file generated by itself or a file received from an external device is recorded. In addition, even during the playback operation, the composite video apparatus reproduces the files recorded in the basic memory.

On the other hand, when a memory card is newly installed in the memory card insertion unit 154 (that is, when no memory card is mounted in the memory card insertion unit 154), a menu for setting the basic memory is displayed on the LCD screen ( 132). In this case, the basic memory setting menu screen displayed on the LCD screen 132 is illustrated in FIG. 5. When the user selects "Yes" in the menu screen shown in FIG. 5, the memory card is set as the default memory, and when the user selects "no", the internal memory is set as the basic memory.

The file / folder structure of the internal memory and the memory card is shown in FIG. Among the folders shown in Fig. 6, 1) "DCIM" folder is a picture folder in which picture files are recorded, 2) "SSMOV" folder is a video folder in which video files are recorded, and 3) "VOICE" folder is a voice file. 4) The "MP3" folder is a music folder in which music files are recorded.

In the subfolders "MUSIC1" to "MUSIC4" of the "MP3" folder, a user can arbitrarily create a subfolder for it.

Modes of this composite video device include 1) setup mode, 2) DMB mode, 3) photo mode, 4) video mode, 5) music playback mode, 6) audio mode, 7) PC camera mode, and 8) direct print mode. Can be classified as

Hereinafter, the case where the composite video device operates in the 1) setting mode will be described in detail. The setting mode is a mode for setting an operating environment of the composite video apparatus.

In operation of the composite imaging apparatus in the setting mode, icons, menus, and details that can be displayed on the LCD screen 132 are illustrated in FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 7, the LCD screen 132 of the composite image device in the setting mode includes: 1) a current mode guide icon 210, and 2) icons 212 corresponding to menus provided in the setting mode. , 3) a menu 214 corresponding to the selected icon, 4) details 216 subordinate to the selected menu, and 5) an operation guide icon 218 are displayed.

In the setup mode, the composite image device is equipped with: 1) recording memory selection, 2) file number setting, 3) memory format, 4) memory information provision, 5) LCD brightness adjustment, 8) date & time setting, 9), Date format setting, 10) date / time display setting, 11) NTSC / PAL setting, 12) beep sound setting, 13) shutter sound setting, 14) language selection, 15) mode display setting, 16) auto power off setting, And 17) initial setting. Each will be described in detail below.

FIG. 8 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu of " recording memory selection " is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 8, when " internal memory " is selected, the composite video apparatus is set so that the picture / video / music / audio file is recorded in the internal memory. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 8, when " memory card " is selected, the composite video apparatus is set such that the photo / video / music / audio file is recorded on the memory card.

9 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "file number setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown on the left of Fig. 9, when " initialization " is selected, the composite video apparatus sets the file number to start with a default initial value when the recording memory is initialized. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 9, when " continuous " is selected, the composite video apparatus sets the file number to be consecutively numbered after the existing number when the memory card is newly installed.

FIG. 10 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "memory format" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 10, when " internal memory " is selected, the composite video apparatus formats the internal memory. On the other hand, as shown in the middle of Fig. 10, when " memory card " is selected, the composite video apparatus formats the memory card. On the other hand, before formatting the selected memory, the composite video apparatus warns that "selected memory" and "all files recorded when formatting the memory are erased" as shown on the right side of FIG. And a confirmation sentence that asks again whether or not to perform the format, may be displayed on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 11 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "provide memory information" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 11, the composite image display device displays memory capacity and total memory capacity used for the liquid crystal display 132, thereby providing memory information to the user.

FIG. 12 illustrates a liquid crystal screen 132 in which a menu of “LCD brightness adjustment” is selected and details thereof are displayed. When the brightness of the LCD screen is adjusted through the displayed details, the composite image device adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the "LCD screen brightness" is adjusted from "14" to "10", the composite image device adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen 132 from "14" to "10". Adjust LCD brightness adjustment is possible by pushing the joystick 114 up and down, and adjusted brightness selection is possible by pressing the joystick (114).

FIG. 13 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu item "Set Date & Time" is selected and details thereof are displayed. When the date & time is input through the displayed detailed items, the composite video apparatus sets the date & time according to the input date & time. Date & time input is possible via joystick 114.

FIG. 14 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu item "Set Date Format" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown on the left side of FIG. 14, when "year / month / day" is selected, the composite image device displays the date on the LCD screen 132 in order of year, month, and day. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Figure 14, when "day / month / year" is selected, the composite image device displays the date on the LCD screen 132, in the order of day, month, year. On the other hand, when "month / day / year" is selected, the composite image device displays the date on the LCD screen 132, in the order of month, day, year.

FIG. 15 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu “date / time display setting” is selected and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of FIG. 15, when "OFF" is selected, the composite image display device does not display both the date and the time on the LCD screen 132. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 15, when "date & time" is selected, the composite image display device displays both the date and the time on the LCD screen 132. On the other hand, when "date" is selected, the composite image device displays only the date on the LCD screen 132, and when "time" is selected, the composite image device displays only the time on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 16 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "NTSC / PAL setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 16, when "NTSC" is selected, the composite video image outputs the image in the NTSC method. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 16, when "PAL" is selected, the composite image device outputs the image in the PAL method.

FIG. 17 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "beep sound setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 17, when " setting " is selected, the composite video apparatus sets to output a beep sound (sound of button operation). On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 17, when "off" is selected, the composite image device is set so that the beep sound is not output.

FIG. 18 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "Shutter sound setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 18, when " setting " is selected, the composite video apparatus sets to output a shutter sound (sound of pressing the shutter in the photo mode). On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 18, when "OFF" is selected, the composite video apparatus sets so that the shutter sound is not output.

19 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "language selection" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 19, when " Korean " is selected, the composite video apparatus displays a menu or a message appearing on the LCD screen 132 in Korean. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 19, when "English" is selected, the composite image display device displays a menu or a message appearing on the LCD screen 132 in English.

20 illustrates the LCD screen 132 in which the "mode screen display setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the middle of Fig. 20, when " setting " is selected, the composite video apparatus displays a mode screen on the LCD screen 132 for guiding the changed mode when the mode is changed. 20 shows a mode screen displayed on the LCD screen 132 when the composite video apparatus changes the mode to the setting mode. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 20, when "OFF" is selected, the composite video apparatus does not display the mode screen on the LCD screen 132 even if the mode is changed.

FIG. 21 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which the menu item "Auto power off setting" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 21, when " three minutes later " is selected, the composite video apparatus automatically shuts off the power at three minutes elapse without any button operation. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 21, when " OFF " is selected, the composite video apparatus does not turn off the power even if the state without any button operation continues for a long time. On the other hand, if " 5 minutes later " is selected, the composite video apparatus automatically shuts off the power when 5 minutes have elapsed without any button operation.

FIG. 22 illustrates the LCD screen 132 in which the "Initialization setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. If "Yes" is selected in the initialization execution confirmation message as shown on the right side of FIG. 22 provided through the LCD screen 132 when "start" is selected as shown on the left side of FIG. The device sets all operating environments as initial environments.

Hereinafter, the case where the composite video device operates in 2) DMB mode will be described in detail. The DMB mode is a mode in which the composite video apparatus receives / reproduces a DMB or DAB and displays the same on the LCD screen 132.

When the composite image device operates in the DMB mode, the icons and the channel list that can be displayed on the LCD screen 132 are illustrated in FIG. 23. As shown in FIG. 23, on the LCD screen 132 of the composite video device viewed in the DMB mode, 1) the current mode guide icon / viewing channel guide character 310, 2) channel list 312, 3) operation guide Icon 314, 4) Sensitivity Icon 316, 5) Battery Status Icon 318, 6) Favorite Channel 3 Shortcut Icon 320, 7) Favorite Channel 2 Shortcut Icon 322, 8) Favorite Channel 1 Shortcut icon 324, 9) Channel list shortcut 326 is displayed.

When the DMB mode is selected for the first time, the composite video apparatus automatically searches for available channels and generates a channel list. On the other hand, when the DMB mode is selected later, the composite video apparatus receives / reproduces the DMB service provided by the channel that was finally viewed and displays it on the LCD screen 132.

On the other hand, if the shortcut button 1 (110-1) used to select the channel list shortcut icon 326 is pressed, the composite video apparatus displays 1) all channel lists, 2) video channel list displays, 3 each time it is pressed. 4) Repeatedly display the audio channel list, 4) Not display the channel list (that is, display the DMB service provided by the viewing channel).

Here, the all channel list is a list of receivable channels of all broadcasting stations providing DMB service, the video channel list is a list of video channels among all channels, and the audio channel list is a list of audio channels among all channels.

24 shows a result of displaying a list of all channels on the LCD screen 132 by pressing the shortcut button 1 110-1 once. On the right side of FIG. 24, the shortcut button 1 110-1 is displayed. Once again, the result of displaying the video channel list on the LCD screen 132 is shown.

When the channel list is displayed on the LCD screen 132, when the channel desired by the user is selected through the up / down operation of the joystick 114, the composite image device receives / reproduces the DMB service provided by the selected channel. (132). Then, the composite image device disappears from the displayed channel list LCD screen 132.

Channel selection is possible using the joystick 114 even when the DMB service is displayed on the liquid crystal display 132. Specifically, when the joystick 114 is operated left / right while the DMB service is displayed on the LCD screen 132, the composite image device receives / reproduces the DMB service provided by the previous / receivable channel. (132).

On the other hand, when the shortcut button 2 (110-2) used to select the favorite channel 1 shortcut icon 324 is pressed briefly, the composite video apparatus displays the DMB service provided by the preferred channel 1 on the LCD screen 132. . When the short cut button 3 (110-3) used to select the favorite channel 2 shortcut icon 322 is pressed briefly, the composite video apparatus displays the DMB service provided by the preferred channel 2 on the LCD screen 132. . In addition, when the shortcut button 4 (110-4) used to select the favorite channel 3 shortcut icon 320 is pressed briefly, the composite video apparatus displays the DMB service provided by the preferred channel 3 on the LCD screen 132. .

On the other hand, the preference channels can be changed. Specifically, when the shortcut button is pressed for a long time, the composite video apparatus registers the current viewing channel as the preferred channel for the shortcut button. For example, when the short cut button 2 (110-2) is pressed while watching the channel "A", the composite video apparatus registers the "A" channel as a favorite channel for the short cut button 2 (110-2). When the preferred channel is registered, the composite video apparatus displays a message on the LCD screen 132 indicating that the current viewing channel is registered in the preferred channel.

In the DMB mode, the composite video apparatus may perform channel searching. FIG. 25 illustrates a LCD screen 132 in which a "channel search" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 25, when " current channel " is selected, the composite video apparatus searches for receivable channels among channels of a broadcasting station currently being received. On the other hand, when "all channels" is selected, the composite video apparatus searches for receivable channels of all broadcasting stations providing DMB services.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with respect to the case in which the composite image device operates in 3) photo mode. The picture mode includes 1) a picture recording mode in which the compound video device records a picture file created by taking a picture in a memory (internal memory or a memory card), and 2) a picture file recorded in the memory by the compound video device. The display is divided into photo reproduction modes displayed on the LCD screen 132. Hereinafter, the respective modes will be described in detail.

26 shows the icons that can be displayed on the LCD screen 132 when the composite image device operates in the photographing mode. As shown in FIG. 26, the LCD screen 132 of the composite image device in the picture capturing mode includes: 1) current mode guide icon 410, 2) photo size guide icon 412, and 3) picture quality guide icon. (414), 4) Still life guidance icon (416), 5) White balance guidance icon (418), 6) EV guidance icon (420), 7) ISO photosensitivity guidance icon (422), 8) Continuous shooting mode guidance icon ( 424), 9) Sharpness guidance icon (426), 10) Digital effect guidance icon (428), 11) Date / time guidance icon (430), 12) Zoom in / out guidance icon (432), 13) Shake warning guidance Icon (434), 14) digital zoom guide icon (436), 15) auto timer setting shortcut (438), 16) macro setting shortcut (440), 17) flash setting shortcut (442), 18) shooting / Playback switch shortcuts (444), 19) Battery status guide icon (446), 20) Record memory guide icon (448), 21) Focus guide icon (450), 22) Take a picture Function number of guide icons 452, 23), side light guide icons 454, and 24) the Scene Description mode icon 456 are displayed.

In the picture taking mode, when the recording start / stop button 138 is lightly pressed, the composite image device automatically sets focus and exposure. When the focus and exposure are matched, the composite image display device changes the autofocus mark on the LCD screen 132 from red to green.

Then, when the recording start / stop button 138 is pressed to the end, the composite imaging apparatus operates the shutter to take a picture.

On the other hand, when the zoom switch 136 is pushed in the wide direction, the composite image device performs zoom out to zoom in and out. On the other hand, when the zoom switch is pushed in the Tele direction, the composite image device zooms in and zooms in and displays the subject.

In the picture-taking mode, this composite image device is set to 1) Scene mode setting, 2) Photo size setting, 3) Photo quality setting, 4) Metering setting, 5) Auto timer setting, 6) Continuous shooting mode setting, 7) Digital effect setting , 8) manual exposure setting, 9) ISO sensitivity setting, 10) white balance setting, 11) macro setting, 12) flash setting, 13) sharpness setting, 14) focus setting, 15) still life setting, 16) digital zoom setting , And 17) date time recording setting can be performed. Each will be described in detail below.

FIG. 27 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu of “scene mode setting” is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in Fig. 27, when " portrait " is selected, the composite video apparatus sets the portrait mode. Portrait mode is suitable for capturing portraits or scenery at the same time. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon for guiding the set scene mode on the LCD screen 132.

In addition, Scene mode includes 1) Auto Mode, 2) Manual Mode to deselect Scene Mode, 3) Evening Mode for evening and dark surroundings, and 4) Children Mode for capturing moments of high-motion children. , 5) landscape mode suitable for taking pictures of green trees or blue skies, 6) close-up mode for close-ups of flowers, insects, and small subjects, and 7) red evening glow. Sunset mode suitable for shooting, 8) dawn mode suitable for shooting the dawn of the dawn, 9) backlight mode suitable for shooting portraits without shadows, and 10) beautiful fireworks, etc. Suitable flame mode, 11) Beach / Snow mode, suitable for taking pictures of the clear sea, lakes, sandy beaches and snowy landscapes. When the manual mode is set, the composite image device does not display the guide icon on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 28 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "photo size setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 28, when " 5M " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the photo size to 2592. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 28, when "4M" is selected, the composite image device sets the photo size to 2272. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set photo size on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 29 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a “photo quality setting” menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 29, when " best image quality " is selected, the composite video image device sets the picture quality of the photographed picture to the highest quality. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 29, when " high quality " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the picture quality of the photographed picture to high quality. On the other hand, when " standard picture quality " is selected, the composite video image device sets the picture quality of the photographed picture as a standard. On the other hand, when the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set picture quality on the LCD screen 132.

30 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "metering setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 30, when " center " is selected, the composite image display device is set so that only the area seen in the square of the center portion of the LCD screen is metered. This is suitable when the subject in the center is exposed correctly regardless of the background lighting. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 30, when "multiple" is selected, the composite image device divides the screen into several parts and determines a balanced exposure value centered on the center part based on brightness information of each part. . This is a suitable approach in most cases. On the other hand, "spot" is a method suitable for accurately metering the subject when the illumination around the subject is bright. When the setting is completed, the composite image display device displays an icon for guiding the set metering on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 31 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which an “automatic timer setting” menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 31, when " OFF " is selected, the composite video apparatus releases the automatic timer function. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 31, when " after 2 seconds " is selected, the composite image display device takes a picture 2 seconds after the recording start / stop button 138 is pressed. On the other hand, if " 10 seconds later " is selected, the composite video image device will take a picture 10 seconds after the recording start / stop button 138 is pressed. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon for guiding the set automatic timer on the LCD screen 132. If it is set to "OFF", no icon is displayed. On the other hand, the automatic timer setting can be set according to the operation frequency when the shortcut button 4 (110-4) is operated.

FIG. 32 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a “Continuous mode setting” menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 32, when "OFF" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus performs shooting in the normal mode. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 32, when " standard continuous shooting " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus performs three shots continuously. On the other hand, when "Auto exposure CS" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus performs three shots with different exposures. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set continuous shooting mode on the LCD screen 132. If it is set to "OFF", no icon is displayed.

FIG. 33 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "digital effect setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of FIG. 33, when "OFF" is selected, the composite image device displays the photographed picture in natural color. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 33, when "sepia" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus displays the photographed picture as a brown monolone. On the other hand, if the "negative" is selected, the composite image device inverts the color in the form of a photographic film to express the photographed picture. On the other hand, when " black and white " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus expresses the picture in which the color image is taken in black and white. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set digital effect on the LCD screen 132. If it is set to "OFF", no icon is displayed.

FIG. 34 shows a liquid crystal display 132 in which the " manual exposure setting " menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 34, when " 0 " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the manual exposure to zero. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 33, when "+0.3" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the manual exposure to +0.3. The manual exposure value you set becomes darker toward the-side and brighter toward the + side. When the setting is completed, the composite image device displays an icon guiding the set manual exposure on the LCD screen 132. If it is set to "0", no icon is displayed.

FIG. 35 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which an "ISO Photosensitive Effect Setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 35, when " automatic " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus automatically sets the ISO according to the brightness of the light. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 35, when "100" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the captured ISO to 100. "100" is a general sensitivity as a standard sensitivity, "200" is a suitable sensitivity in the dark, "400" is a suitable sensitivity in the dark. When the setting is completed, the composite image display device displays an icon guiding the set ISO sensitivity on the LCD screen 132. When set to "Auto", no icon is displayed.

FIG. 36 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "white balance setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 36, when "auto" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus automatically adjusts the white balance according to the shooting environment. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 36, when "cloud" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets a white balance suitable for shooting on a cloudy day.

In addition, the white balance setting mode includes 1) daytime mode suitable for shooting with color corrected based on natural light, 2) fluorescent lamp H mode suitable for shooting with color corrected using three-wavelength fluorescent light such as halogen, and 3) various types. Fluorescent L mode suitable for shooting with corrected color under white fluorescent lighting. 4) Incandescent mode suitable for shooting with corrected color in shooting environments such as incandescent lamps. Mode and so on.

When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set white balance mode on the LCD screen 132. The icon is not displayed when set to "Auto".

FIG. 37 illustrates the LCD screen 132 in which the menu " macro setting " is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown on the left side of FIG. 37, when "OFF" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the shooting distance to suit 50 cm to infinity. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 37, when " macro " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the shooting distance to suit 10 cm to infinity. On the other hand, if "super macro" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the shooting distance to suit 1 cm to 10 cm. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon for guiding the set macro on the LCD screen 132. If it is set to "OFF", no icon is displayed. On the other hand, the macro setting can be set in accordance with the operation frequency when the shortcut button 3 (110-3) is operated.

38 shows the LCD screen 132 in which the "flash setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of FIG. 38, when "red-eye reduction" is selected, the composite image device operates the built-in flash 146 when the subject or the background is dark, causing a red-eye phenomenon in which a human's eyes appear red. Reduces On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 38, when " auto " is selected, the composite image apparatus automatically operates the built-in flash 146 when the subject or the background is dark. On the other hand, if "OFF" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus does not operate the built-in flash 146. When "forced light emission" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus always operates the built-in flash 146 regardless of the brightness of the subject or the background. In addition, when the "low-speed shutter flash" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus slows down the shutter speed and operates the built-in flash 146 when shooting in a dark background in the evening, so that the subject and the background are photographed brightly. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set flash on the LCD screen 132. On the other hand, the flash setting can be set according to the operation frequency when the shortcut button 2 (110-2) is operated.

FIG. 39 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "clarity setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 39, when " standard " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sharply represents the edge portion of the image. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 39, when "sharp" is selected, the composite image device emphasizes the edge portion of the image to make it appear clear. On the other hand, when "soft" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus smoothly expresses the edge of the image. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set sharpness on the LCD screen 132. When set to "Standard", no icon is displayed.

40 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "focus setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 40, when " center focus " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the focus to the center. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 40, when "multi-focus" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the focus to the multi-focus. On the other hand, when "spot focus" is selected, the composite video apparatus sets focus to spot focus. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set sharpness on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 41 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a " still life correction setting " menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of FIG. 40, when "OFF" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus performs normal photography. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 41, when " setting " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus takes three pictures and automatically combines the pictures to obtain one stable picture. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon for guiding the set still life on the LCD screen 132. If it is set to "OFF", no icon is displayed.

FIG. 42 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "digital zoom setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 42, when "off" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus does not perform digital zoom. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 42, when "setting" is selected, the composite image device performs digital zoom when necessary.

FIG. 43 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu item "date time recording setting" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 43, when " off " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus does not record the date and time when recording the photographed picture. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 43, when "date & time" is selected, the composite video device records the date and time together with the recorded picture. On the other hand, when "date" is selected, the composite image recording device records only the date when recording the photographed picture.

In the picture taking mode, when the shortcut button 1 110-1 is pressed, the composite video device switches to the picture playing mode. In the photo reproducing mode, when the shortcut button 1110-1 is pressed, the composite video apparatus switches to the photo capturing mode. Hereinafter, the picture reproduction mode will be described in detail.

44 illustrates the icons displayed on the LCD screen 132 when the composite image device operates in the photo playback mode. As shown in FIG. 44, the LCD screen 132 of the composite image display device in the photo playback mode includes: 1) current mode guide icon 510, 2) photo size guide icon 512, and 3) DPOF guide icon ( 514), 4) Photo number guide icon (516), 5) Delete shortcut (518), 6) Lock shortcut (520), 7) Slide shortcut (522), 8) Shooting / playback switching shortcut (524) ), 9) Battery status guide icon (526), 10) Record memory guide icon (528), 11) Current copy / total number guide icon (530), 12) Currently selected file guide icon (532), 13) Operation guide Icons 534 and 536 are displayed.

In the picture reproducing mode, the composite image display device displays the picture recorded in the memory (memory selected from the internal memory and the memory card) on the liquid crystal display 132. At this time, when the joystick 114 is pushed left / right, the composite image display device displays the previous / next picture of the currently displayed picture among the pictures recorded in the memory on the LCD screen 132. Then, when the joystick 114 is pushed left or right for more than 1 second, the composite image device displays the previous / next picture sequentially and rapidly.

In the picture reproducing mode, when the zoom switch is pushed in the wide direction, the composite video device displays a plurality of pictures on the LCD screen 132 as a multi-screen as shown below in FIG. 44. On the other hand, when the zoom switch is pushed in the Tele direction, the composite image device displays only one picture on the LCD screen 132 as shown in FIG. 44. Here, when the zoom switch is further pushed in the Tele direction, the composite image device enlarges and displays the picture displayed on the LCD screen 132.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45, when the displayed picture is enlarged and moved to a specific part and selected, and the segmentation confirmation is input, the composite image device cuts out only the part currently displayed on the LCD screen 132 and stores it as a new file. do. The magnification command of the displayed picture is input through the zoom switch 136, and the movement and selection, and the division confirmation command are input through the joystick 114.

In photo playback mode, this composite image device can be configured to: 1) delete photo files, 2) lock photo files, 3) rotate pictures, 4) change picture sizes, 5) slide settings, 6) set photo files DPOF, and 7) pictures. You can copy files. Each will be described in detail below.

46 illustrates the LCD screen 132 in which the "Delete Photo File" menu is selected and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in Fig. 46, i) when " selection " is selected, ii) the composite image device displays a multi-screen on the LCD screen 132, and iii) a picture file selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. Delete by going through the confirmation process. At this time, as shown in the middle of Fig. 46, the composite video device displays a delete icon on the picture file selected by the user on the multi-screen. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus deletes all the picture files recorded in the memory through a deletion confirmation procedure.

On the other hand, the photo file can be deleted through the operation of the shortcut button 4 (110-4). FIG. 47 illustrates a liquid crystal screen 132 in which a shortcut button 4 (110-4) is operated while a photo reproduction screen is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 132, and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 47, when "delete" is selected, the composite image device deletes the picture file displayed on the LCD screen 132 through a deletion confirmation procedure.

48 illustrates the LCD screen 132 in which the shortcut button 4 110-4 is operated while the multi-screen is displayed on the LCD screen 132, and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 47, when i) "Select" is selected, ii) the composite image device deletes the photo file selected by the user using the joystick 114 through a deletion confirmation procedure. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus deletes all the picture files recorded in the memory through a deletion confirmation procedure.

FIG. 49 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu item "picture file lock setting" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 49, when i) "Selection" is selected, ii) the composite image device displays a multi-screen on the LCD screen 132, and iii) a picture file selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. After confirming, set the lock. The locked picture file is not deleted until the memory format or the lock setting is released. In this case, as shown in the middle of FIG. 49, the composite video apparatus displays a lock icon on the picture file selected by the user on the multi-screen. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video device locks all the picture files recorded in the memory through a confirmation procedure.

On the other hand, the picture file lock can be set through the operation of the shortcut button 3 (110-3). Specifically, when the shortcut button 3 (110-3) is pressed while the picture playback screen is displayed on the LCD screen 132, the composite video device locks the picture file displayed on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 50 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a shortcut button 3 (110-3) is operated in a state in which a multi-screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 132, and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 50, when i) "Selection" is selected, ii) the composite image device locks the photo file selected by the user using the joystick 114 through a confirmation procedure, and iii) sets the lock. The lock icon is displayed on the picture file. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video device locks all the picture files recorded in the memory through a confirmation procedure.

FIG. 51 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "photo rotation" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of FIG. 51, when "right side (90 degree)" is selected, the composite image display device rotates the picture displayed on the LCD screen 132 by 90 degrees clockwise (right side). On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 51, when "up and down (180 degrees)" is selected, the composite image device rotates and displays the picture displayed on the LCD screen 132 by 180 degrees. On the other hand, when "left (90 °)" is selected, the composite image display rotates the picture displayed on the LCD screen 132 by 90 degrees counterclockwise (left).

FIG. 52 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu of "photo size change" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 52, when " 4M " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the photo size to 2272. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 52, when "3M" is selected, the composite image device sets the photo size to 2048. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set photo size on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 53 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "slide setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 53, when a photo slide interval (time interval for reproducing a picture) is input through the " interval " sub-item, the composite video apparatus sets the slide interval according to the input contents. As shown in the middle of Fig. 53, when " setting " which is a sub-item of " repeat " is selected, the composite video apparatus sets to repeat the photo slide. On the other hand, if "OFF" is selected, the composite video apparatus sets so that the photo slide is not repeated. On the other hand, when "start" is selected, the composite image device starts the photo slide and displays a slide guide icon for guiding that the current photo slide is performed on the LCD screen 132 as shown in the right side of FIG. do.

FIG. 54 shows the LCD screen 132 in which the menu item "Picture File DPOF Settings" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in Fig. 54, i) when " selection " is selected, ii) the composite image device displays a multi-screen on the LCD screen 132, and iii) a picture file selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. After confirming, set DPOF. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function of storing photo output information on a memory card so that the information can be selected and the number of prints can be selected using this information. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus sets all the picture files recorded on the memory card to DPOF after checking.

FIG. 55 illustrates a LCD screen 132 in which a "copy picture file" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. Photo file copy is a function to copy photo files recorded in the memory set as the current recording memory to another memory. As shown in FIG. 55, i) when " selection " is selected, ii) the composite image device displays a multi-screen on the LCD screen 132, and iii) a picture file selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. After confirming, copy the photo file. In this case, as shown in the middle of FIG. 55, the composite video apparatus displays a copy target icon on the photo file selected by the user on the multi-screen. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus performs a copying process for all the photo files recorded in the memory through a confirmation procedure.

Hereinafter, the case in which the composite video device operates in 4) video mode will be described in detail. The movie mode includes 1) a movie recording mode in which the composite video device records movie files created by movie recording in a memory (internal memory or memory card), and 2) a movie file recorded in the memory by the composite video device. As shown in FIG. 1, the video playback mode displayed on the LCD screen 132 will be described in detail.

56 shows the icons displayed on the LCD screen 132 when the composite image device operates in the moving image capturing mode. As shown in FIG. 56, the LCD screen 132 of the composite video device viewed in the video recording mode includes: 1) current mode guide icon 610, 2) video size guide icon 612, and 3) video quality guide icon. (614), 4) Macro guide icon (616), 5) Auto timer guide icon (618), 6) Wind noise removal guide icon (620), 7) Date / time guide icon (622), 8) Zoom in / Out icon (624), 9) Digital effect setting shortcut (626), 10) White balance setting shortcut (628), 11) Program AE setting shortcut (630), 12) Shooting / playback switching shortcut (632) ), 13) Battery status guide icon (634), 14) Record memory guide icon (636), 15) Elapsed shooting time guide icon (638), 16) Record / standby guide icon (640), and 17) The shooting time guide icon 642 is displayed.

In the moving picture shooting mode, when the recording start / stop button 138 is pressed, the composite video image device starts shooting a moving picture. If the recording start / stop button 138 is pressed during motion picture shooting, the composite video image device stops motion picture shooting.

On the other hand, when the zoom switch 136 is pushed in the wide direction, the composite image device zooms out and gradually reduces and displays the photographed object. On the other hand, when the zoom switch is pushed in the Tele direction, the composite image device zooms in and zooms in and displays the subject.

In the movie shooting mode, the composite image device is set to 1) Program AE settings, 2) White balance settings, 3) Digital effects settings, 4) Macro settings, 5) Movie quality settings, 6) Movie size settings, 7) Automatic timer settings , And 8) wind noise reduction settings can be performed. Each will be described in detail below.

FIG. 57 illustrates the LCD screen 132 in which the "Program AE setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 57, when " automatic " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus automatically sets the exposure in accordance with the shooting environment. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 57, when "sport" is selected, the composite video device sets the exposure to be suitable for shooting a video with a lot of motion, such as athletic games. In addition, when "spotlight" is selected, the composite video apparatus sets the exposure appropriate for capturing a subject that is strongly illuminated, such as a theatrical performance. Then, when "beach / snow scene" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the exposure to be suitable for shooting in a place reflecting strong light such as a beach or a ski resort. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays the icon guiding the set program AE on the LCD screen 132. If it is set to "OFF", no icon is displayed. On the other hand, the program AE setting can be set according to the operation frequency when the shortcut button 2 (110-2) is operated.

FIG. 58 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "white balance setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 58, when " auto " is selected, the composite imaging apparatus automatically adjusts the white balance according to the shooting environment. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 58, when "day" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets a white balance suitable for photographing with color corrected based on natural light.

In addition, the white balance setting mode includes 1) a cloud mode suitable for shooting on a cloudy day, 2) a fluorescent lamp H mode suitable for shooting with a color corrected using a three-wavelength fluorescent light such as halogen, and 3) a correction under various white fluorescent lamps. Fluorescent L mode suitable for shooting with color, and 4) incandescent mode suitable for shooting with corrected color in a shooting environment such as an incandescent lamp. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set white balance on the LCD screen 132. On the other hand, the white balance setting can be set according to the operation frequency when the shortcut button 3 (110-3) is operated.

FIG. 59 illustrates the LCD screen 132 in which the menu item "Digital Effect Settings" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of FIG. 59, when "OFF" is selected, the composite image apparatus displays the captured video in a natural color. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of FIG. 59, when "sepia" is selected, the composite image device displays the captured video as a brown monolone. On the other hand, if the "negative" is selected, the composite image device inverts the color in the form of a moving picture to express the video taken. On the other hand, when " black and white " is selected, the composite image device expresses the moving image in which the color image is captured in black and white. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon for guiding digital effects on the LCD screen 132. On the other hand, the white balance setting can be set according to the number of operations when the shortcut button 4 (110-4) is operated.

FIG. 60 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which the menu " macro setting " is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 60, when "OFF" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus sets the shooting distance to be suitable for 50 cm to infinity. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 60, when "macro" is selected, the composite imaging apparatus is set so that the shooting distance is suitable for 10cm ~ infinity. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set macro on the LCD screen 132. If it is set to "OFF", no icon is displayed.

FIG. 61 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu of "Video quality setting" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the right side of Fig. 61, when " best image quality " is selected, the composite video image device sets the picture quality of the video clip to the highest quality. On the other hand, as shown in the left side of Fig. 61, when " high quality " is selected, the composite video apparatus sets the quality of the video clip to be advanced. On the other hand, when " standard picture quality " is selected, the composite video device sets the picture quality of the video clip to be taken as a standard. On the other hand, when the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set video quality on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 62 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which the menu item "Movie size setting" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of FIG. 62, when "640x840" is selected, the composite video apparatus sets the video size to 640x840. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 62, when "320 x 240" is selected, the composite video device sets the video size to 320 x 240. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon guiding the set video size on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 63 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which an “automatic timer setting” menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 63, when "OFF" is selected, the composite video apparatus releases the automatic timer function. On the other hand, as shown on the right side of Fig. 63, when " after 2 seconds " is selected, the composite video apparatus performs motion picture recording 2 seconds after the recording start / stop button 138 is pressed. On the other hand, if " 10 seconds later " is selected, the composite image device performs video recording 10 seconds after the recording start / stop button 138 is pressed. When the setting is completed, the composite video apparatus displays an icon for guiding the set automatic timer on the LCD screen 132. If it is set to "OFF", no icon is displayed.

FIG. 64 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu for selecting “wind noise removal” is selected and detailed items thereof are displayed. Wind noise removal is a function to prevent the sound of wind from being recorded louder than voice in the place where the wind is severely blown around the beach or high rise buildings. As shown in the left side of FIG. 64, when "OFF" is selected, the composite video apparatus cancels the wind noise removing function. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 64, when "setting" is selected, the composite video image device sets the wind noise removing function. When the setting is completed, the composite video device displays an icon on the LCD screen 132 for guiding the set wind noise. If it is set to "OFF", no icon is displayed.

In the video shooting mode, when the shortcut button 1 110-1 is pressed, the composite video device switches to the video playback mode. In the video playback mode, when the shortcut button 1110-1 is pressed, the composite video apparatus switches to the video recording mode. Hereinafter, the video playback mode will be described in detail.

65 shows the icons that can be displayed on the LCD screen 132 when the composite image device operates in the moving picture reproducing mode. As shown in FIG. 65, the LCD screen 132 of the composite video apparatus viewed in the video playback mode includes: 1) current mode guide icon 710, 2) video size guide icon 712, and 3) video number guide icon. (714), 4) Playback progress guide icon (716), 5) Recorded time guide icon (718), 6) Volume size guide icon (720), 7) Delete shortcut (722), 8) Lock shortcut ( 724), 9) All Playback Shortcut Icon (726), 10) Shooting / Playback Switching Shortcut Icon (728), 11) Battery Status Guide Icon (730), 12) Record Memory Guide Icon (732), 13) Current Movie Number / Total video number guidance icon 734, and 14) stop / playback / pause guidance icon 736 is displayed.

In the moving picture reproducing mode, the composite video image device reproduces the moving picture recorded in the memory (memory selected from the internal memory and the memory card) and displays it on the LCD screen 132. At this time, when the joystick 114 is pushed to the left / right, the composite image device displays the previous / next video of the currently displayed video among the videos recorded in the memory on the LCD screen 132. When the joystick 114 is pressed briefly, the composite video device pauses playback of the moving picture. On the other hand, when the joystick 114 is pressed for a long time, the composite video apparatus stops playing the video. On the other hand, when the joystick 114 is pushed up / down, the composite image device increases / decreases the volume level.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 66, when the composite video apparatus and the TV are connected with a video / audio cable, a video played in the composite video apparatus is displayed on the TV.

In the video playback mode, the composite video device can perform 1) video file deletion, 2) video file lock setting, 3) video full playback setting, and 4) video file copying. Each will be described in detail below.

FIG. 67 illustrates the LCD screen 132 in which the "Delete Video File" menu is selected and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 67, when i) "Selection" is selected, ii) the composite image device displays the multi-screen on the LCD screen 132, and iii) the video file selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. Delete by going through the confirmation process. In this case, as shown in the middle of FIG. 67, the composite video apparatus displays a delete icon on the video file selected by the user on the multi-screen. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus deletes all video files recorded in the memory through a deletion confirmation procedure.

On the other hand, the video file can be deleted through the operation of the shortcut button 4 (110-4). FIG. 68 illustrates the LCD screen 132 in which the shortcut button 4 110-4 is operated while the moving image playback screen is displayed on the LCD screen 132, and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 47, when "delete" is selected, the composite video apparatus deletes the video file displayed on the LCD screen 132 through a deletion confirmation procedure.

FIG. 69 illustrates a liquid crystal screen 132 in which a shortcut button 4 (110-4) is operated in a state in which a multi-screen is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 132, and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 69, when i) "Select" is selected, ii) the composite video apparatus deletes the video file selected by the user using the joystick 114 through a deletion confirmation procedure. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus deletes all video files recorded in the memory through a deletion confirmation procedure.

FIG. 70 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a "movie file lock setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 70, when i) "Selection" is selected, ii) the composite image device displays the multi-screen on the LCD screen 132, and iii) the video selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. Lock the file after verifying it. The locked video file is not deleted until the memory format or the lock setting is released. In this case, as shown in the middle of FIG. 70, the composite video apparatus displays a lock icon on the video file selected by the user on the multi-screen. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus locks all video files recorded in the memory through a confirmation procedure.

On the other hand, the video file lock can be set through the operation of the shortcut button 3 (110-3). Specifically, when the shortcut button 3 (110-3) is pressed while the video playback screen is displayed on the LCD screen 132, the composite video device locks and deletes the video file displayed on the LCD screen 132.

FIG. 71 illustrates a liquid crystal screen 132 in which a shortcut button 3 (110-3) is operated while a multi-screen is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 132, and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 71, when i) "Selection" is selected, ii) the composite image device locks the selected video file using a joystick 114 through a confirmation procedure, and iii) sets the lock. The lock icon is displayed on the video file. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus locks all video files recorded in the memory through a confirmation procedure.

FIG. 72 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu of "All video playback setting" is selected and details thereof are displayed. Play all videos is a function to play all videos recorded in memory sequentially. As shown in the left side of FIG. 72, when "set", which is a sub-item of "repeat", is selected, the composite video apparatus repeatedly plays the entire video. On the other hand, when "OFF" is selected, the composite video apparatus sets such that the entire video playback is not repeated. On the other hand, when " start " is selected, the composite video apparatus starts playing the entire video. On the other hand, even when the shortcut button 2 (110-2) is operated, the composite video device performs the entire video playback.

FIG. 73 illustrates a LCD screen 132 in which a "copy video file" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. Movie file copy is a function to copy video files recorded in the memory set as the current recording memory to another memory. As shown in FIG. 73, when i) "Selection" is selected, ii) the composite image device displays the multi-screen on the LCD screen 132, and iii) the video file selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. Copy the video file after checking the procedure. In this case, as shown in the middle of FIG. 73, the composite video apparatus displays a copy target icon on a video file selected by a user on a multi-screen. On the other hand, if " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus performs a video file copy on all video files recorded in the memory through a confirmation procedure.

Hereinafter, the case where the composite video device operates in 5) music playback mode will be described in detail. The music play mode is a function of playing a music file recorded in the memory and outputting it to a speaker or an audio output terminal.

74 illustrates the icons displayed on the LCD screen 132 when the composite image device operates in the music playback mode. As shown in FIG. 74, the LCD screen 132 of the composite video apparatus in the music playback mode includes: 1) file information guide icon 810, 2) playback progress bar guide icon 812, 3) Time / recording time guide icon (814), 4) navigation guide icon (816), 5) play / pause guide icon (818), 6) volume control guide icon (820), 7) equalizer shortcut (822), 8) Volume guide icon (824), 9) Mode guide icon (826), 10) Current folder name guide icon (828), 11) Music title guide icon (830), 12) Lock guide icon (832), 13 ) Move guide icon (834), 14) Folder guide icon (836), 15) Play guide icon (838), 16) Delete shortcut icon (840), 17) Play lock shortcut (842), 18) Repeat play shortcut Icons (844), 19) file list display shortcuts (846), 20) battery status guidance icons (848), 21) recording memory guidance icons (850), and 22) current file number / full wave This can guide icon 852 is displayed.

When the music playback mode is selected, the composite video apparatus displays the previously played music file on the LCD screen 132. At this time, if the joystick 114 is briefly pushed left / right, the composite video apparatus displays the previous / next music file of the currently displayed music file among the music files recorded in the memory on the LCD screen 132. Then, when the joystick 114 is pressed, the composite video apparatus starts playing the music file. When the joystick 114 is pressed while playing a music file, the composite video device temporarily stops playing the music file. When the joystick 114 is pressed for a long time, the composite video device stops playing the music file. On the other hand, if the joystick 114 is pushed left / right long, the composite video device fast-forwards backward / forward the currently displayed music file among the music files recorded in the memory. When the joystick 114 is pushed up / down, the composite image device increases / decreases the volume level.

In the music playback mode, when the shortcut button 1110-1 is pressed, the composite video apparatus displays a music file list on the LCD screen 132 as shown in the lower part of FIG. When the list of music files is displayed, the user can move to a desired music folder and a music file by operating the joystick 114 and select it. The composite video apparatus plays the selected music file.

On the other hand, when the shortcut button 3 (110-3) is pressed in the music playback mode, the composite video device sets all the buttons except the mode dial 118.

In the music play mode, the composite image device can perform 1) music file repeat play setting, 2) equalizer setting, 3) music file deletion, and 4) music file lock setting. Each will be described in detail below.

FIG. 75 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu for repetition of music file selection is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 75, when " off " is selected, the composite video apparatus plays once in order from the currently selected music file to the end of the current folder, and then plays the first music file of the current folder. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 75, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus repeatedly plays back all music files stored in all folders MUSIC1 to MUSIC4. On the other hand, 1) when "one song" is selected, the composite video apparatus repeatedly plays one selected song, and 2) when "group" is selected, the composite video device repeatedly plays the selected group, and 3) "shuffle". When this is selected, the composite video apparatus plays all the music files stored in the current folder once in any order. On the other hand, the repeat setting of the music file can be set according to the number of operations when the shortcut button 2 (110-2) is operated.

FIG. 76 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which an "equalizer setting" menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 76, when " standard " is selected, the composite video apparatus sets a standard equalizer. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 76, when " jazz " is selected, the composite video apparatus sets the equalizer suitable for the jazz. On the other hand, when 1) "pop" is selected, the composite video device sets an equalizer suitable for pop, and 2) when "classic" is selected, the composite video device sets an equalizer suitable for classic. On the other hand, the equalizer setting can be set according to the operation frequency when the shortcut button 4 (110-4) is operated.

FIG. 77 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu item "Delete music file" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 77, when i) "Selection" is selected, ii) the composite image device displays a list of music files on the LCD screen 132, and iii) the music selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. Delete the file after confirming the deletion. In this case, as shown in the middle of FIG. 77, the composite video apparatus displays a delete icon on the music file selected by the user in the music file list. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus deletes all the music files recorded in the memory through the deletion confirmation procedure.

FIG. 78 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu of "music file lock setting" is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 78, when i) "Selection" is selected, ii) the composite image device displays a list of music files on the LCD screen 132, and iii) the music selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. Lock the file after verifying it. The locked music file is not deleted until the memory format or the lock setting is released. In this case, as shown in the middle of FIG. 78, the composite video apparatus displays a lock icon on the music file selected by the user on the multi-screen. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus locks all the music files recorded in the memory through a confirmation procedure.

Hereinafter, the case where the composite video device operates in the 6) audio mode will be described in detail. The audio mode includes 1) a voice recording mode in which the composite video device records voice files created by voice recording in a memory (internal memory or memory card), and 2) a voice file recorded in the memory by the composite video device. Thus, it is divided into a voice reproduction mode output to a speaker or an audio output terminal. Hereinafter, each mode will be described in detail.

79 illustrates the icons that may be displayed on the LCD screen 132 when the composite image device operates in the voice recording mode. As shown in FIG. 79, 1) the current mode guide icon 910, 2) the file guide icon 912 to be recorded, and 3) the file information guide on the LCD screen 132 of the composite video device in the voice recording mode. Icon (914), 4) standby / recording guide icon (916), 5) recorded / remaining time guide icon (918), 6) recording / playback switch shortcut (920), 7) battery status guide icon (922) And 8) a recording memory guide icon 924 is displayed.

In the voice recording mode, when the recording start / stop button 138 is pressed, the composite video apparatus starts recording voice. If the recording start / stop button 138 is pressed during audio recording, the composite video image device stops audio recording. Each time the voice recording stops, the composite video recording device records the voice recorded up to that time as a voice file in the memory.

In the voice recording mode, when the shortcut button 1110-1 is pressed, the composite video apparatus switches to the voice playback mode. Then, in the voice play mode, when the shortcut button 1110-1 is pressed, the composite video device switches to the voice record mode. In the following, the voice reproduction mode will be described in detail.

80 illustrates the icons displayed on the LCD screen 132 when the composite image device operates in the voice playback mode. As shown in FIG. 80, on the LCD screen 132 of the composite video apparatus in the audio playback mode, 1) the current voice file number / total number of audio files guide icon 1010, 2) the playback progress bar guide icon 1012 ), 3) Play time / recorded time guide icon (1014), 4) File search guide icon (1016), 5) Play / pause guide icon (1018), 6) Lock guide icon (1020), 7) Volume control guide icon (1022), 8) Volume size guide icon (1024), 9) Delete shortcut icon (1026), 10) Repeat playback shortcut icon (1028), 11) Voice file list display shortcut icon (1030), and 12) The recording / playback switching shortcut icon 1032 is displayed.

When the audio playback mode is selected, the composite video apparatus displays the previously recorded audio file on the LCD screen 132. At this time, if the joystick 114 is briefly pushed to the left / right, the composite video apparatus displays the previous / next audio file of the currently displayed audio file among the audio files recorded in the memory on the LCD screen 132. Then, when the joystick 114 is pressed, the composite video apparatus starts playing back the audio file. If the joystick 114 is briefly pressed during the playback of the audio file, the composite video device temporarily stops playback of the audio file. If the joystick 114 is pressed for a long time, the composite video device stops the playback of the audio file. On the other hand, if the joystick 114 is pushed long left / right, the composite video device quickly winds backward / forward the currently displayed voice file among the voice files recorded in the memory. When the joystick 114 is pushed up / down, the composite image device increases / decreases the volume level.

On the other hand, when the shortcut button 2 (110-2) is pressed while the audio file is displayed on the LCD screen 132 as shown on the left side of FIG. 81, the composite image device displays the liquid crystal as shown on the right side of FIG. The voice file list is displayed on the screen 132. When the list of audio files is displayed, the user can operate the joystick 114 to move to the desired music file and select it. The composite video apparatus plays the selected audio file.

In the audio playback mode, the composite video device can perform 1) repeated playback of an audio file, 2) deletion of an audio file, 3) lock of an audio file, and 4) copying an audio file. Each will be described in detail below.

FIG. 82 shows a liquid crystal display 132 in which the " sound file repeat play " menu is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in the left side of Fig. 82, when " OFF " is selected, the composite video apparatus plays back the currently selected audio file once. On the other hand, as shown in the right side of Fig. 82, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus repeatedly plays back all audio files. On the other hand, when 1) "one file" is selected, the composite video apparatus repeatedly plays one selected audio file, and 2) when "shuffle" is selected, the composite video image apparatus stores the stored audio files in an arbitrary order. Play it all times. On the other hand, the audio file repeat playback setting can be set according to the number of operations when the shortcut button 3 (110-3) is operated.

FIG. 83 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu for deleting a voice file is selected and details thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 83, when i) "Selection" is selected, ii) the composite image device displays a list of audio files on the LCD screen 132, and iii) a voice selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. Delete the file after confirming the deletion. In this case, as shown in the middle of FIG. 83, the composite video apparatus displays a delete icon on the voice file selected by the user in the voice file list. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus deletes all audio files recorded in the memory through a deletion confirmation procedure.

On the other hand, the voice file can be deleted through the operation of the shortcut button 4 (110-4). FIG. 84 illustrates the LCD screen 132 in which the shortcut button 4110-4 is operated while the audio file playback screen is displayed on the LCD screen 132, and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 84, when " delete " is selected, the composite video apparatus deletes the audio file displayed on the LCD screen 132 through a deletion confirmation procedure.

FIG. 85 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu for selecting a “voice file lock setting” is selected and detailed items thereof are displayed. As shown in FIG. 85, i) when " selection " is selected, ii) the composite video device displays a list of audio files on the LCD screen 132, and iii) a voice selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. Lock the file after verifying it. The locked voice file is not deleted until the memory format or the lock setting is released. In this case, as shown in the middle of FIG. 85, the composite video apparatus displays a lock icon on the voice file selected by the user on the multi-screen. On the other hand, if " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus locks all audio files recorded in the memory through a confirmation procedure.

FIG. 86 illustrates a liquid crystal display 132 in which a menu for copying a voice file is selected and details thereof are displayed. Voice file copy is a function to copy a voice file recorded in the memory set as the current recording memory to another memory. As shown in FIG. 86, when i) "Selection" is selected, ii) the composite image device displays a multi-screen on the LCD screen 132, and iii) an audio file selected by the user using the joystick 114. FIG. After confirming, copy the audio file. At this time, as shown in the middle of FIG. 86, the composite video apparatus displays a copy target icon on the audio file selected by the user on the multi-screen. On the other hand, when " all " is selected, the composite video apparatus performs audio file copying for all audio files recorded in the memory through a confirmation procedure.

On the other hand, the composite image device can be operated in 7) PC camera mode. PC camera mode is a function to transfer a video created by video recording to a PC connected to the composite video device. The PC camera function can be performed through USB communication between the composite video device and a PC.

In addition, the composite imaging apparatus can operate in 8) direct print mode. As shown in FIG. 87, the direct print mode is a function of directly outputting a photo file recorded in the composite image device and a memory in a printer supporting PictBridge. Here, "direct output" means that the photo output is performed on the printing paper through the USB communication between the composite video device and the PictBridge-printer connected thereto "without any additional equipment (for example, a PC) other than the USB cable". do.

In the direct print mode, 1) printing date / time can be set by using shortcut buttons 2 (110-2), and 2) printing quantity can be set by using shortcut buttons 3,4 (110-3,4). And 3) output / release can be input by using shortcut button 1 (110-1).

In addition, the composite video apparatus provides a USB transfer function. USB transfer function is a function to directly transfer files recorded in memory to PC. Here, "direct transmission" means that the transmission is performed through the USB communication between the composite video device and the PC connected thereto "without additional equipment other than the USB cable."

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 88, the composite image device can be connected to a VCR.

89 is an internal block diagram of the composite image device described so far. As shown in FIG. 89, the composite imaging apparatus includes an operation unit 1110, a controller 1120, a photographing unit 1130, a signal processing unit 1140, a DMB receiver 1150, an output unit 1160, and a storage unit. 1170.

The operation unit 1110 receives an operation command of the user and transmits it to the control unit 1120 to be described later. The above-mentioned shortcut buttons 110-1 to 110-4, the menu button 112, the joystick 114, the mode dial 118, the display button 130, the zoom switch 136, the recording start / stop button ( 138, the power button 140, and the like.

The controller 1120 controls the operations of the photographing unit 1130, the signal processing unit 1140, and the DMB receiving unit 1150 so that an operation according to a user's operation command input through the operation unit 1110 is performed.

The photographing unit 1130 transfers the photograph / video generated by taking a photograph / video to the signal processor 1140 which will be described later.

The DMB receiver 1150 receives the DMB and transmits it to the signal processor 1140.

The signal processor 1140 stores the photo, video, DMB, music, voice, and the like in the storage 1170 after signal processing. The internal memory and the memory card described above correspond to the storage unit 1170.

As well as. The signal processor 1140 plays back the photo, video, DMB, music, voice, etc. stored in the storage 1170 and transmits the same to the output unit 1160.

The output unit 1160 outputs a picture, a video, a DMB, music, a voice, etc., transmitted from the signal processor 1140, and provides the same to the user. The earphone and the video / audio terminal 116 described above, the LCD screen 132, and the built-in speaker 128 correspond to this.

Video apparatuses other than the above may be added to the composite video apparatus, and of course, the composite video apparatus may be implemented to receive broadcasts other than DMB / MAB.

As described above, according to the present invention, in using a composite image device that operates in many modes and provides many functions, the user can use the composite image device through simple operation and receive excellent visual effects. It becomes possible.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims (2)

Displaying a plurality of selectable shortcut icons on a display screen using a plurality of shortcut buttons provided on an exterior of the composite image device; And And performing a function of a composite video device indicated by a shortcut icon corresponding to the operated shortcut button among the plurality of shortcut buttons. The step of performing, When a first shortcut button of the plurality of shortcut buttons is operated, a first list including a plurality of items is displayed on the display screen, and when the first shortcut button is operated again, a plurality of shortcut buttons included in the first list are displayed. And displaying a second list including some of the items on the display screen. The method of claim 1, The display step, And displaying a plurality of shortcut icons indicating different functions on the display screen according to the mode of the composite image device.

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