WO2005122172A1

WO2005122172A1 - Recording program and recording device

Info

Publication number: WO2005122172A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/010325
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yutaka Ueda
Original assignee: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc.
Priority date: 2004-06-10
Filing date: 2005-06-06
Publication date: 2005-12-22
Also published as: JP2005353160A

Abstract

A recording device is provided with at least a data inputting means (9) for reading at least image data and identifying information from a plurality of first recording media; a data generating means (10) for generating one or a plurality of data in formats such as Video-CD, DVD-Video and HDTV, which can be reproduced by image reproducing devices such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, HDD recorder and a game machine, based on the read image data; and a data recording means (11) for recording at least data for image reproducing device and the identifying information from the first recording medium in one second recording medium. Even when the image data is separately managed in the plurality of first recording media, the image data can be easily written together in the one second recording medium to be managed together.

Description

Specification

Recording program and recording device

Technical field

The present invention relates to a recording program and a recording device, and particularly to a recording program and a recording device for recording image data recorded on a plurality of recording media on another recording medium.

Background art

[0002] In recent years, various services related to photography have been provided. For example, when a user takes a picture with a digital camera and brings a digital camera or digital camera media recording still image data or moving picture data of the picture to a photo lab such as a mini lab, the photo shop uses a recording device to digitally store the data. There is a service that reads still image data and moving image data and writes the data to recording media such as CD-R and DVD-R (for example, Patent Document 1 below). In addition, still image data and video data obtained by shooting with a digital camera are converted to data in a format such as Video CD or DVD Video that can be played on image playback devices such as DVD players and DVD recorders. There are also services for writing to recording media such as CD-R and DVD-R.

Patent Document 1: JP-A-5-182373 (Pages 4-6, Fig. 3)

[0003] By using the above service, it is possible to obtain a recording medium on which image data recorded on a digital camera, a medium, or the like, image data converted for an image reproducing device, and the like are recorded. However, in the case of users who frequently use the above services, storage of the recording media becomes complicated due to the large number of recording media, and image data distributed and recorded on a large number of recording media is required for viewing. This is inconvenient because the recording medium must be replaced many times.

[0004] In such a case, for example, a method of copying image data recorded on a plurality of recording media to one new recording medium using Windows (registered trademark) Explorer or the like is considered. Now, since image data for computer devices can be copied, data generated for image playback devices cannot be copied, The medium cannot be used in the image reproducing device. Also, with respect to image data for computer equipment, image data is simply copied in order and is not easily managed by a predetermined program and is not recorded in a form, so that image data management is difficult. become.

[0005] In addition, when a new type of computer device or image reproduction device becomes widespread with the advancement of technology, data must be reproduced on a recording medium created for the conventional computer device or image reproduction device. May not be possible. For example, current image players such as DVD players and DVD recorders are capable of reproducing CD-R with data recorded in Video-CD format. In the future, large-capacity recording media such as Blu-ray discs will be used. If image reproduction equipment for the body spreads, there is a possibility that recording media such as DVD-R and CD-R cannot be reproduced.

[0006] Such a problem is not limited to image data, but also occurs in a recording medium on which other types of data such as music data and content data are recorded.

Disclosure of the invention

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a main object of the present invention is to record image data recorded on a plurality of recording media so that the image data can be managed by another single recording medium. It is an object of the present invention to provide a recording program and a recording device that can perform the recording.

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, a recording apparatus of the present invention comprises: means for inputting at least image data and identification information of the first recording medium from each of a plurality of first recording media; Based on a plurality of image data input from a plurality of first recording media, data in a format reproducible by a predetermined image reproducing device is generated in association with identification information of each of the first recording media. Means, and at least means for recording the generated data on one second recording medium.

[0009] Further, the recording apparatus of the present invention includes: a unit configured to input at least image data and identification information of the first recording medium from each of the plurality of first recording media; Means for generating a plurality of pieces of image data input from a plurality of recording media in association with identification information of each of the first recording media to generate reproduction instruction information for reproduction by a predetermined image reproduction device; Image data and the reproduction instruction information in one second recording medium And means for recording the information in the storage device.

[0010] In the present invention, the input unit determines whether the identification information is recorded on the first recording medium, and executes the input when the identification information is recorded. Configuration.

[0011] Further, the recording apparatus of the present invention includes a means for inputting at least image data from each of the plurality of first recording media, and each of the first recording media according to a predetermined rule. Means for generating identification information of the first recording medium, and a predetermined image reproducing device associated with the identification information of each of the first recording media based on the plurality of image data inputted from the plurality of first recording media. And a means for recording at least the generated data on one second recording medium.

[0012] Further, the recording apparatus of the present invention includes a means for inputting at least image data from each of a plurality of first recording media, and a means for inputting each of the first recording media according to a predetermined rule. Means for generating the first identification information, and a plurality of image data input from the plurality of first recording media are reproduced by a predetermined image reproduction device in association with the identification information of each of the first recording media. At least a plurality of image data and a means for recording the plurality of pieces of image data and the reproduction instruction information on one second recording medium.

[0013] In the present invention, the format that can be played back by the predetermined image playback device can be any of a Video-CD format, a DVD-Video format, and an HDTV format. Data in a format that can be reproduced by a reproduction device can be divided by a chapter for each of the first recording media.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the second recording medium has a larger recording capacity than the first recording medium and is a recording medium. Is.

[0015] Further, the recording program of the present invention causes the computer to input at least image data and identification information of the first recording medium from at least each of the plurality of first recording media to the input unit. A plurality of image data input from the plurality of first recording media, and a predetermined image reproduction in association with identification information of each of the first recording media. A means for generating data in a format that can be reproduced by a device, and a function for causing the recording means to function as at least a means for recording the generated data on one second recording medium.

[0016] The recording program of the present invention provides a computer with at least input means for inputting at least image data and identification information of the first recording medium from each of the plurality of first recording media. Generating the reproduction instruction information for reproducing the input plurality of image data in a predetermined image reproduction device in association with the identification information of each of the first recording media. Means for recording at least the plurality of pieces of image data and the reproduction instruction information on one second recording medium.

[0017] Further, the recording program of the present invention is a computer-readable storage medium storing at least input means for inputting at least image data from each of a plurality of first recording media. Means for generating identification information of the first recording medium, based on the plurality of image data input from the plurality of first recording media, and correlating with the identification information of each of the first recording media, a predetermined image reproducing device And a recording means for generating data in a format reproducible on the second recording medium, and a recording means for recording at least the generated data on one second recording medium.

[0018] Further, the recording program of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to input at least image data from each of a plurality of first recording media to at least input means, Means for generating identification information of the first recording medium, and reproducing the plurality of image data input from the plurality of first recording media by a predetermined image reproducing device in association with the identification information of each of the first recording media. And recording means for generating at least one of the plurality of image data and the reproduction instruction information on one second recording medium.

As described above, according to the present invention, with the above configuration, image data distributed and managed on a plurality of recording media can be managed collectively on one recording medium. When generating data or reproduction instruction information for an image reproducing device, data or reproduction instruction information in a format reproducible by a new type of image reproducing device may be generated, or a new type as a second recording medium may be generated. By using such a type of recording medium, image data can be reliably managed even when the type of image reproducing device or the type of recording medium changes with the progress of technology.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a view schematically showing a configuration of a recording apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing another configuration of the recording apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing another configuration of the recording apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing another configuration of the recording apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing another configuration of the recording apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a recording apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a data recording procedure using the recording device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a data recording structure on a first recording medium according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a data recording structure on a first recording medium according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a data recording structure on a second recording medium according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a data recording area in a recording medium according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a structure of a recording medium.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen configuration displayed on a display unit of the image reproducing device. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a screen configuration displayed on a display means of a computer device.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a recording apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a data recording procedure using a recording device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a data recording procedure using a recording device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a data recording structure on a second recording medium according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0021] In a preferred embodiment of the recording apparatus of the present invention, each of a plurality of first recording media on which identification information for identifying itself is recorded, at least the image data and the first recording medium A data input unit for reading the identification information of the medium, and a DVD player, a DVD recorder, an HDD recorder, and the like, from the image data input from the plurality of first recording media in association with the identification information of each of the first recording media. Video—Data generating means for generating data in a format such as CD, DVD-Video, HDTV, etc. that can be played back on an image playback device such as a game machine, and at least one second recording medium for data for the image playback device (Preferably, a single second recording medium having a larger recording capacity than the first recording medium), and image data is distributed to the plurality of first recording media. do it Even if they are physical, easily collectively can write to one of the second recording medium, the image data can be managed collectively. In addition, the data generation means generates data in a format corresponding to a desired type of image reproducing device and reproduction instruction information, or selects a desired type of recording medium as the second recording medium, thereby advancing the technology. Image data can be managed reliably even when the type of image reproducing device or recording medium changes with each step.

Example 1

The above embodiment will be described in detail. The recording program according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gram and the recording device will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 are external views schematically showing a configuration of the recording apparatus according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing functions of the recording apparatus. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a data recording procedure using the recording apparatus of the present embodiment. FIGS. 8 and 9 show examples of a data recording structure on the first recording medium. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data recording structure in a second recording medium. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a data recording area on a recording medium, and FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a recording medium (CD-R). FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen configuration displayed on the display unit of the image reproducing device, and FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen configuration displayed on the display unit of the computer device.

As shown in FIG. 1, the recording device 1 of the present embodiment records image data (still image data, moving image data, and data including image information are collectively referred to as image data). A first recording medium loading unit 2 for loading one recording medium 7; and a second recording medium 8 on which data generated based on image data read from a plurality of first recording media 7 is recorded. And a display means 5 such as an LCD, a CRT, etc. (In the figure, a touch panel having both the operation means 6 and the display means 5 is shown. ).

In the present embodiment, a case is described in which only image data recorded on the first recording medium 7 is used as image data that is the basis of data recorded on the second recording medium 8. As will be described, image data can also be input from other than the first recording medium 7. In such a case, in addition to the first recording medium loading unit 2, for digital cameras such as smart media, compact flash (registered trademark), memory stick (registered trademark), SD memory card, and multimedia card, and for mobile phones with cameras Media loading section for loading media, a device connection section for connecting photographing devices such as digital cameras and camera-equipped mobile phones by wire, wireless, infrared, etc., and data from SANO via a communication network such as the Internet. Other data input means such as a network connection unit for downloading may be provided. Further, the drawing shows a configuration in which both the first recording medium loading section 2 and the second recording medium loading section 4 are provided, one by one. After reading the image data from the Data may be recorded, or a plurality of first recording medium loading units 2 may be provided so that a plurality of first recording media 7 can be loaded. The first recording medium 7 and the second recording medium 8 can be arbitrarily selected from a CD-RZRW, a DVD player RZRW, a DVD-RAM, a Blu-ray disc, and the like. Since the image data of the first recording medium 7 is written on the second recording medium 8, the second recording medium 8 has a larger data recording capacity than the first recording medium 7 (for example, the first When the recording medium 7 is a CD-R, the second recording medium 8 is preferably a DVD-R.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the functions of the recording apparatus 1. That is, from the first recording medium 7 loaded in the plurality of first recording medium loading sections 2, the image data, the identification information of the first recording medium 7, and the first recording medium 7 and the image data Input method 9 for inputting information files, music data, applications, etc. in which information on the information is described, and image data input from a plurality of first recording media in association with each of the first recording media. Video-CD, DVD-Video, HDTV and other formats that can be played on image playback devices such as DVD players, DVD recorders, HDD recorders, and game consoles. Data generation means 10 for generating reduced image data such as thumbnail image data or screen nail image data with a reduced data size, and the second recording medium 8 loaded in the second recording medium loading section 4 include: The apparatus includes a data recording unit 11 for recording data for an image reproducing device and, if necessary, an information file, original image data, reduced image data, and the like, a display unit 5 and an operation unit 6.

Each of the above-described units may be configured as hardware in the recording device 1, or may be configured as a recording program that causes a computer to function as the data input unit 9, the data generation unit 10, the data recording unit 11, and the like. Alternatively, the recording program may be installed in a computer device and executed as the above means. Further, in FIG. 1, as the recording device 1, a kiosk-type recording device 1 that can be installed in a store such as a photo shop or a convenience store is described, and the form of the force recording device 1 is arbitrary. It may be a computer device such as a personal computer as shown in Fig. 2, a dedicated set-top box as shown in Fig. 3, a portable writer as shown in Fig. 4, or a DVD as shown in Fig. 5. It may be a recorder or an HDD recorder, or a car navigation device having an arithmetic processing function.

Next, a procedure for recording image data and the like recorded on the plurality of first recording media 7 on one second recording medium 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the following description, the first recording medium 7 is a CD-R, the second recording medium 8 is a DVD-R, and the image data and the like recorded on the two first recording media 7 are one. It shall be recorded on the second recording medium 8. It is also assumed that the recording apparatus 1 includes one first recording medium loading unit 2 and one second recording medium loading unit 4.

First, in step S 101, the first recording medium 7 is loaded into the first recording medium loading section 2, and the second recording medium 8 is loaded into the second recording medium loading section 4. The second recording medium 8 has data recorded thereon, and may use other media, and other programs such as a management program for managing image data as an electronic album and a slide show program for displaying image data as a slide. , Music data, etc. may be recorded in advance. In addition, the second recording medium 8 is not necessarily loaded in this step, but may be loaded in any step before identification information determination (step S107) or data recording (step S108) is performed. (Same in the following examples) o

Next, image data recorded on the first recording medium 7 is read. At that time, the image data recorded on any of the first recording media 7 may be read, but in order to facilitate management of the image data recorded on the plurality of first recording media 7, It is also possible to read only the image data recorded on the specific type of the first recording medium 7, and in that case, in step S102, the identification information predetermined on the first recording medium 7 is used. Determine if it is recorded. The configuration of the identification information on the first recording medium 7 and the recording location of the identification information are not limited. For example, the identification information is written in an area that cannot be accessed by the computer OS (that is, outside the logical address area). The configuration is as follows.

Here, the structure of a general recording medium will be described with reference to FIG. 12. A CD-R is formed by forming an organic dye layer 101 such as cyanine, phthalocyanine, and azo on a polycarbonate substrate 100 and a silver The reflective layer 102 and the protective layer 103 are laminated to form an organic dye layer 101. A laser beam of a predetermined power is applied to decompose the dye to deform the substrate, thereby forming pits and recording information. The laser power is determined by the laser head method used to irradiate the laser beam. Since the optimum value differs depending on the type of the organic dye layer 101 to be used, the drive side recognizes what kind of dye the CD-R is manufactured with in order to reliably write and read information. There is a need. Therefore, information such as the type of dye used for the CD-R and the name of the manufacturer of the CD-R is written on the innermost periphery of the first recording medium 7 at the manufacturing stage, and the information is read by the drive firmware. The firmware independently controls the laser head and adjusts the laser power. As described above, the innermost area of the disc is used as an area for recording information regarding the characteristics of the CD-R, and is generally inaccessible to the OS, and therefore is located in this area (outside the logical address area). By writing the identification information of the first recording medium 7, the identification information itself is not copied! /, You can do so.

If the predetermined identification information is not recorded on the first recording medium 7, the first recording medium 7 is discharged from the first recording medium loading unit 2, and at step S 101, The first recording medium 7 is loaded. If the predetermined identification information is recorded on the first recording medium 7, the image data recorded on the first recording medium 7 and the identification Information and, if necessary, information files describing various information related to the first recording medium 7 and image data, music data used as background music for reproducing image data as a slide show with music, applications, and the like. read.

Here, the identification information of the first recording medium 7 is read because the image data recorded on one first recording medium 7 is recorded on one second recording medium 8. In this case, the recording source of the image data is not unclear, but the image data recorded on the plurality of first recording media 7 is recorded on one second recording medium 8. This is because it becomes impossible to determine which first recording medium 7 the predetermined image data is the image data recorded on.

The recording structure of data in the first recording medium 7 is not particularly limited, and various data may be recorded without being classified and may be recorded in a predetermined manner. folder May be recorded. In addition, only the original image data is recorded as the image data, or reduced image data such as thumbnail image data or screen nail image data in which the data size of the original image data has been reduced, or image data is stored. Data in a format that can be played on an image playback device (here, Video-CD format) may be recorded.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of types of image data (image data group) such as image data, thumbnail image data, and screen nail image data in the “PS_Roll” folder, Data for computer devices such as an information file (info.txt) that describes various types of information about 7 and image data, "APP files, slideshow programs in folders, slideshow setting files, and autorun files (Autorun.inf)" Files that associate the group with the image data in the “VCD” folder as Video—CD format data, etc., image data displayed on the TV screen in the “SEGME NT” folder, video data in the “MPEGAV” folder, It may be composed of a group of data for image playback equipment such as an application for displaying still image data on the TV screen in the “DAT” folder. In order to facilitate management when the group is recorded on the second recording medium 8, a folder may be configured according to a predetermined rule and a unique name may be given to the folder. Create a folder (ROYYM MDDyyy.XXXXXXAABxxx, here RO03041600U2345601C001) indicating the storage location of image data for each media, device, and film in the lower hierarchy of the folder (PS_Roll) indicating the storage location of YYMMDD: Number specifying the date of writing, yyy: Sequential number for each day, XXXXXX: Random ID number, AA: Manufacturer code (00-ZZ), B: Software, equipment product category (0-Z), XXX : It can also be a sequential number.

Next, in step S104, it is determined whether there is a first recording medium 7 from which data is to be read next. If there is another first recording medium 7, the process returns to step S101, and another If the first recording medium 7 does not exist, the processing from step S105 is performed. Here, since the first recording medium 7 is two, the process returns to step S101, where the second recording medium 7 is loaded into the first recording medium loading unit 2, and the first recording medium 7 is required in step S102. It is determined whether or not the identification information is recorded according to the information. If the identification information is recorded, the image data, the identification information, the information file, Reads data such as music data and applications. The data recording structure on the second first recording medium 7 is also arbitrary, and may be the same as the first recording medium 7 or a different recording structure. Here, it is assumed that the recording structure is the same as that of the first recording medium 7, and various data are recorded in a folder having a name as shown in FIG.

Next, in step S 105, if necessary, reduced image data such as thumbnail image data or screen nail image data obtained by reducing the data size of the image data read by using the data generation unit 10 is obtained. Generate. In the case of the configuration of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to generate reduced image data because reduced image data is recorded in advance on both first recording media 7. When the reduced image data is not recorded on the recording medium 7 of only one type, or when only one type of reduced image data (for example, thumbnail image data) is recorded, the reduced image data is recorded but When the resolution of the monitor is improved and screen nail image data with higher resolution is required, the reduced image data is generated. The reduced image data may be of a smaller data size than the input image data. For example, image data with reduced number of pixels ゃ number of colors, image data with reduced color gamut, etc. can do.

Next, in step S106, by referring to the information on the image data described in the information file and the information obtained by analyzing the image data, the read image data is Based on the data in a format that can be read by image playback devices such as DVD players, DVD recorders, HDD recorders, and game machines (here, since DVD-R is used as the second recording medium 8, the DVD-Video format Data). There is no particular limitation on the method of generating the data for the image reproducing device in the above image data, but, for example, when the still image data is displayed like a slide show, the difference between the still image data and the slide display time is 0. After adding video data to generate MPEG2 format video data, or adding still image data to differential data based on the slide effect set by the slide show program to generate MPEG2 format video data, the DVD-Video format What is necessary is just to convert it into data.

Here, the image data recorded on the plurality of first recording media 7 is simply continuously reproduced. So that you are played! Therefore, it is not possible to determine which first recording medium 7 the image data is recorded on, and therefore, when generating data for an image reproducing device, the image data and each of the first Preferably, it is associated with the identification information of the first recording medium 7. As an associating method, for example, data for an image reproducing device may be data divided by a chapter for each first recording medium 7, and identification information may be used as a title of each chapter. Further, when generating data for an image reproducing apparatus, the identification information of the first recording medium 7 is combined with the image based on each image data so that the identification information is displayed on the screen. Alternatively, the identification information of the first recording medium can be displayed before an image based on the image data of each first recording medium is displayed. The image data can be reliably associated with the first recording medium 7, and the image data recorded on the plurality of first recording media 7 can be easily managed by one second recording medium 8. be able to.

Next, data is recorded on the second recording medium 8. At this time, data may be recorded on an arbitrary second recording medium 8 or a specific second recording medium 8 may be recorded. Data recording may be permitted only on the recording medium 8. In the latter case, for example, in step S107, it is determined whether or not a force has been written in advance at the position with reference to the position information (for example, a physical address) previously stored in the storage means. However, the recording of data can be started only when the identification information has been written.

[0040] In this case, since the identification information is provided to prevent recording of unauthorized data, if the recording location or the content of the identification information is easily known, the identification information itself is copied. As a result, it becomes impossible to prevent the recording of unauthorized data, so that at least a part of the identification information is in an area that cannot be accessed by the computer OS as described above (that is, outside the logical address area), specifically, Is preferably written in an area inside the logical address area of the disk-type recording medium. Although the specific configuration of the identification information is arbitrary, the name of the manufacturer is recorded in advance outside the logical address area of the second recording medium 8 as described above. By using the and the number assigned to the second recording medium 8 as identification information, it is possible to easily and reliably identify whether or not the second recording medium 8 has been properly created. [0041] Then, the data is recorded on the second recording medium 8 on which the identification information is written. However, since the image reproducing device has a limited recording area from which the data can be read, the data is generated in step S108. After transferring the data for the image reproducing device, the associated file, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as an image reproducing device data group) to a predetermined writing folder provided in advance, the folder is recalled. The device data group is read out and recorded inside the logical address area of the second recording medium 8. Here, in the conventional recording device or recording program, the data for the image reproducing device recorded on the first recording medium 7 cannot be copied to the second recording medium 8. Since data for a new image reproducing device is generated from the image data recorded on the plurality of first recording media 7 and recorded on the second recording medium 8, the second recording medium 8 It can be used on playback equipment. After that, in step S109, before recording data for the computer device, the session is temporarily closed, if necessary, to divide the data area usable by the image reproducing device.

[0042] Next, in step S110, if necessary, original image data, reduced image data, information files, applications such as a slide show program, music data, and the like (hereinafter, collectively referred to as computer equipment data group) Is transferred to a predetermined folder for writing provided in advance, the data group for computer equipment is read out, and the data group for image reproduction equipment previously recorded on the second recording medium 8 is read. Is recorded outside the file, and a series of writing processes ends.

Various information is recorded on the second recording medium 8 created by the above procedure as shown in FIG. 10, and outside the innermost logical address area of the second recording medium 8 as necessary. The identification information of the second recording medium 8 in a predetermined format (preferably a data format, not a file format) is recorded, and a data group for an image reproducing device is recorded inside a logical address area outside the second recording medium 8. Further, a computer device data group is recorded on the outside thereof as necessary.

The recording structure of the image data group is arbitrary. If a predetermined folder is formed on the first recording medium 7 in advance, data may be recorded while maintaining the recording structure. If the image data is not classified and recorded on the first recording medium 7, a folder is formed according to a predetermined rule, and a unique name is assigned to the folder. You can also. For example, the recording structure of the second recording medium 8 in which the data for the image reproducing device and the data for the computer device are recorded in the above procedure is as shown in FIG. 10, and one recording medium in the “RO0304 1600U2345601C001” folder An information file including the image data group recorded on the first recording medium 7 of the first and the identification information of the first recording medium 7 and the second file in the “RO03 082000U2345601C001” folder An information file including the image data group recorded on the first recording medium 7 and the identification information of the second recording medium 7, a slide show program in a folder, a slide show setting file in the folder, A group of data for computer devices is composed of a startup file (Autorun.inf), etc., and control data and content data (eg, VIDEO_TS.IFO, VIDEO.TS.VOB, VIDEO—TS.BUP, VTS) in the "VIDEO_TS" folder — ** — O.IFO, VT S— ** — O.BUP, VTS— ** — O.VOB, VTS— ** — 1. ν〇Β · · · ·) constitutes a data group for image playback equipment.

In FIG. 10, the identification information of the first recording medium 7 is described in a text-format information file (info, txt), but the format of the information file is arbitrary. File (for example, ARyyyymmdd_xxxxxxx.pvm). This type of file contains playback instruction information (eg, playback order, slide interval, slide effect, image rotation, background music, etc.) for current and next-generation image playback devices, and image search information (manual input Information, information automatically recognized by applications, image header information recorded at the time of shooting, etc.), data history information (copying and migration information, image data storage path information, etc.), information (disc ID and shop information, etc.) ID, shop URL, etc.) are recorded, so that the image data can be reproduced on a desired image reproducing device.

As described above, in the second recording medium 8 created by the above procedure, the data for the image reproducing device generated in association with the identification information of the first recording medium 7 from which the image data is recorded is recorded. Since it is recorded, the image based on the image data and the identification information of the first recording medium 7 can be displayed on the image reproducing device in association with each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), images recorded on a plurality of first recording media 7 may be divided and displayed for each first recording medium 7 by a chapter, or as shown in FIG. As shown in b), an image based on each image data is combined with identification information (such as “034G00112345601C” or “038K0011 2345601C”) of the first recording medium 7 as a recording source, or a screen shown in FIG. As shown in (c), the first The identification information can be displayed before an image based on the image data recorded on the recording medium 7 is displayed.

When data for a computer device is recorded on the second recording medium 8, an image based on the image data is associated with the identification information of the first recording medium 7 and displayed on the computer device. You can also. For example, using a predetermined management program, as shown in FIG. 14, a tag display field 14 for identifying an image data group and an image based on the image data stored and managed in units of recording media are displayed in a list format. The image display screen 13 is provided with an image display field 15 displayed in, and a work menu field 16 in which processing using image data can be selected, and the second image is displayed in the image display field 15. When an image based on the image data recorded on the first recording medium 7 is displayed, identification information such as “038K00112345601C” can be displayed in the album ID column of the image display column 15.

As described above, in the recording program and the recording device of the present embodiment, at least the image data and the identification information are read from the plurality of first recording media 7 and are associated with the identification information and reproduced by a predetermined image reproducing device. In order to generate data in a possible format and collectively record the generated data and, if necessary, information files, original image data, reduced image data, etc. on the second recording medium 8, a plurality of first recording media The image data recorded in 7 can be easily and reliably managed by one second recording medium 8.

Example 2

Next, a recording program and a recording device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating functions of the recording apparatus according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a data recording procedure using the recording apparatus according to the present embodiment.

[0050] In the first embodiment described above, the identification information of the first recording medium 7 is written in the first recording medium 7 in advance, but in the present embodiment, the first recording medium 7 Even if the identification information is recorded on the second recording medium 8 so that the first recording medium 7 as the recording source and the image data can be associated with each other and recorded on the second recording medium 8 even if the (Or recording program).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the recording apparatus 1 of the present embodiment From the first recording medium 7 loaded in the unit 2, the image data and, if necessary, an information file in which various information relating to the first recording medium 7 and the image data are described, music data, application data, etc. Data input means 9 for inputting, identification information generating means 12 for generating identification information of the first recording medium 7 in accordance with a predetermined rule, and a plurality of first recording mediums associated with each first recording medium. From the image data recorded on the medium, it is possible to generate data in a format such as CD, DVD-Video, HDTV, etc. that can be played back on image playback devices such as DVD players, DVD recorders, HDD recorders, and game consoles. Data generating means 10 for generating reduced image data such as thumbnail image data and screen nail image data in accordance with the image data, and a second recording medium 8 loaded in the second recording medium loading section 4 for image reproduction equipment. Data and includes information files and original image data as required, the data recording means 11 for recording and the reduced image data, and display means 5 and the operating unit 6.

[0052] Each of the above units may be configured as hardware in the recording device 1, and the computer may be configured as a data input unit 9, an identification information generation unit 12, a data generation unit 10, a data recording unit 11, and the like. It may be configured as a recording program to function, and the recording program may be installed in a computer device and executed as the above means.

Next, a procedure for recording image data and the like recorded on the plurality of first recording media 7 on one second recording medium 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the following description, as in the first embodiment, the first recording medium 7 is a CD-R, the second recording medium 8 is a DVD-R, and recording is performed on two first recording media 7. The recorded image data and the like are to be recorded on one second recording medium 8. It is assumed that the recording apparatus 1 includes one first recording medium loading unit 2 and one second recording medium loading unit 4.

First, in step S201, the first recording medium 7 is loaded into the first recording medium loading section 2 of the recording apparatus 1, and the second recording medium 8 is loaded into the second recording medium loading section 4. I do. Next, in step S202, image data recorded on the first recording medium 7 using the data input means 9 and, if necessary, information files and image data as BGM for playing back as a slide show with music. Read music data and applications to be used.

In the present embodiment, the data recording structure of the first recording medium 7 is also special. The present invention is not limited to this, and various data may be listed and recorded without being classified, or various data may be recorded by being classified into a predetermined folder. Also, only original image data may be recorded as image data, or reduced image data such as thumbnail image data or screen nail image data obtained by reducing the data size of original image data, or image data. Data in a format in which data can be reproduced by an image reproducing device (here, Video-CD format) may be recorded. In addition, in order to facilitate management when the image data group is recorded on the second recording medium 8, a folder is configured according to a predetermined rule, and a unique name is given to the folder. Yeah.

Next, in step S 203, the identification information to be given to the first recording medium 7 is generated by using the identification information generating means 12. This identification information may have any configuration as long as it can identify each of the plurality of first recording media 7. However, it is preferable to use a unique name to facilitate management of image data. For example, as in the first embodiment, YYM DyyyXXXXXXAAB, YYMD: a number for specifying the writing date, yyy: a sequential number for each day, XXXXXX: a random ID number, AA: a manufacturer code (00 to ZZ) ), B: Soft-to-air, product category of equipment (0-Z), etc. Then, the generated identification information is described in a predetermined information file (for example, a text file or a pvm format file recommended in the photographic industry) and recorded in association with the input image data.

Next, in step S204, it is determined whether there is a first recording medium 7 from which data is to be read next. If another first recording medium 7 is present, the flow returns to step S201 to return to another step S201. If there is no recording medium 7, the processing from step S205 is performed. Here, since the first recording medium 7 is two, the second recording medium 7 is loaded into the first recording medium loading unit 2 in step S201, and data is input in step S202. The data such as image data, information files, music data, and applications are read using the means 9, and the identification information to be given to the second recording medium 7 using the identification information generating means 12 in step S203. Is generated.

Next, in step S 205, if necessary, reduced image data such as thumbnail image data or screen nail image data obtained by reducing the data size of the image data read by using the data generation unit 10 is obtained. After creation, in step S206, the The image data read using the data generating means 10 is referred to the information on the read image data, the information obtained by analyzing the image data, and the like, to the image of a DVD player, a DVD recorder, an HDD recorder, a game machine, etc. Generates data in a format that can be read by playback devices. At that time, similarly to the first embodiment, the data for the image reproducing device may be data divided by a chapter for each first recording medium 7 or may be converted into an image based on the image data. Image information and the first recording medium are displayed before the image based on the image data of each first recording medium is displayed. It is preferable to associate each first recording medium 7.

Next, if necessary, in order to permit recording of data only on the second recording medium 8 that has been properly created, for example, in step S 207, the position stored in advance in the storage unit may be set. With reference to the information (e.g., physical address), it is determined whether or not specific identification information has been written in the position in advance, and whether or not the identification information has been written is recorded only when the identification information has been written. Start.

Then, in step S208, the generated data for the image reproducing device and the data group for the image reproducing device such as the association file are transferred to a predetermined folder for writing provided in advance. Then, the data group for the image reproducing device is read out and recorded inside the logical address area of the second recording medium 8. Thereafter, in step S209, before recording data for the computer device, the session is closed, if necessary, to divide the data area usable by the image reproducing device.

Next, in step S210, if necessary, an application such as original image data, reduced image data, an information file, a slide show program, a setting file, and a data group for a computer device such as music data are provided in advance. After transferring the data to the predetermined folder for writing, the folder also reads the data group for computer equipment and records it outside the data group for image reproduction equipment previously recorded on the second recording medium 8 to form a series of data. The writing process ends.

As described above, in the recording program and the recording device of the present embodiment, after reading the image data from the plurality of first recording media 7 and generating the identification information for each of the first recording media 7, Generates data in a format that can be played back by a given image playback device in association with the identification information. Information files and original image data if necessary

To collectively record the reduced image data and the like on the second recording medium 8, so that the image data recorded on the plurality of first recording media 7 can be easily and reliably managed on one second recording medium 8. can do.

Example 3

Next, a recording program and a recording device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 17 and FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a data recording procedure using the recording device of the present embodiment, and FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data recording structure in the second recording medium.

In the first and second embodiments described above, the data for the image reproducing device is generated by using the data generating means 10 of the recording device 1 (or the recording program). Some have a function of reading image data directly from the second recording medium 8, performing data conversion in the image reproducing device, and displaying the data on the display means. Therefore, in the present embodiment, image data is recorded on the second recording medium 8 in a form that can be used in such an image reproducing device.

Hereinafter, a procedure for recording image data and the like recorded on the plurality of first recording media 7 on one second recording medium 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the following description, as in the first and second embodiments, the first recording medium 7 is a CD-R, the second recording medium 8 is a DVD-R, and two first recording media are used. It is assumed that the image data and the like recorded in 7 are recorded on one second recording medium 8. It is also assumed that the recording apparatus 1 has one first recording medium loading section 2 and one second recording medium loading section 4.

First, in step S301, the first recording medium 7 is loaded into the first recording medium loading section 2 of the recording apparatus 1, and the second recording medium 8 is loaded into the second recording medium loading section 4. I do. Next, in step S302, it is determined whether or not predetermined identification information is recorded on the first recording medium 7.If the identification information is not recorded, the process returns to step S301, where the identification information is recorded. If so, in step S303, the data input means 9 is used to reproduce the image data and the identification information recorded on the first recording medium 7 and, if necessary, the information file and the image data as a slide show with music. Reads music data and applications used as background music. In this embodiment, the predetermined identification information is recorded, and the data is input only from the first recording medium 7. However, as shown in the second embodiment, the predetermined The configuration may be such that the identification information is generated according to a predetermined rule for the first recording medium 7 on which the identification information is not recorded. Further, similarly to the first and second embodiments, the recording structure of data in the first recording medium 7 is not particularly limited, and various data may be recorded in a row! /. Alternatively, various data may be classified and recorded in a predetermined folder. As the image data, only the original image data may be recorded, thumbnail image data obtained by reducing the data size of the original image data, reduced image data such as screen nail image data, or image data of the image data is reproduced. Data in a format that can be played back on the device (here, Video-CD format) is recorded! Further, in order to facilitate management when the image data group is recorded on the second recording medium 8, a folder may be configured according to a predetermined rule, and a unique name may be given to the folder. Yeah.

Next, in step S 304, it is determined whether there is a first recording medium 7 from which data is to be read next. If there is another first recording medium 7, the process returns to step S 301, and another first recording medium 7 is returned. If there is no such recording medium 7, the processing after step S305 is performed. Here, since there are two first recording media 7, the second recording medium 7 is loaded into the first recording medium loading unit 2 in step S301, and the identification information is recorded in step S302. In step S303, image data, information files, music data, and application data are read.

Next, in step S305, reduced image data such as thumbnail image data or screen nail image data in which the data size of the read image data has been reduced is created as necessary.

Next, in the first and second embodiments described above, the read image data is generated in a format readable by an image reproducing device such as a DVD player, a DVD recorder, an HDD recorder, and a game machine. As described above, since some image reproducing devices can directly read image data and generate data in the image reproducing device, in this embodiment, instead of generating data for the image reproducing device, In step S306, the information file With reference to the information on the image data described in the above, information obtained by analyzing the image data, and the like, the reproduction instruction information for reproducing the image data with the image reproducing device is generated by using the data generation unit 10. . The configuration of the reproduction instruction information is also arbitrary.For example, the configuration may include a file name of image data to be reproduced, information for specifying a recording location of the image data, and information such as a reproduction order. it can.

Next, if necessary, in order to permit recording of data only on the second recording medium 8 that has been properly created, for example, in step S307, the position stored in the storage means in advance is stored. With reference to the information (e.g., physical address), it is determined whether or not specific identification information has been written in the position in advance, and whether or not the identification information has been written is recorded only when the identification information has been written. Start.

Then, in step S 308, a group of image playback device data, such as playback instruction information for playing back image data on the image playback device, is transferred to a predetermined writing folder provided in advance. The data group for the image reproducing device is read out from this and is recorded inside the logical address area of the second recording medium 8. After that, in step S309, before recording data for the computer device, the session is closed, if necessary, to divide the data area usable by the image reproducing device.

[0073] Next, in step S309, an image data and, if necessary, an application file such as an information file, reduced image data, a slide show program, a setting file, and a computer device data group such as music data are provided for writing. After transferring the data to the predetermined folder, the folder group reads the data group for computer equipment, records it outside the data group for image reproduction equipment previously recorded on the second recording medium 8, and performs a series of write processing. To end.

The data recording structure of the second recording medium 8 created by the above procedure is as shown in FIG. 18, for example, and is recorded on the first recording medium 7 in the “RO03041600U2345601C001” folder. Information file including the image data group and the identification information of the first sheet of the first recording medium 7, and the image recorded in the second sheet of the first recording medium 7 in the “RO03082000U2345601C001” folder An information file containing the data group and identification information of the second recording medium 7, a slide show program in the folder “APP, A data group for computer devices is composed of a set file for auto show, an auto-start file (Autorun.inf), etc., and playback instruction information for playing image data on a desired image playback device (for example, xml format MPV compatible) A playback instruction file for a playback device (03082 000112345601C.mpv, 03041600112345601C.mpv) or a playback instruction file for a playback device compatible with the HighMAT standard constitutes a data group for an image playback device.

As described above, in the recording program and the recording device of the present embodiment, at least the image data and the identification information are read from the plurality of first recording media 7 and the reproduction instruction for reproducing the image data by a predetermined image reproducing device is provided. In order to generate information and collectively record the original image data, the reproduction instruction information, and, if necessary, the information file and the reduced image data on the second recording medium 8, the information is recorded on a plurality of first recording media 7. The image data can be easily and reliably managed on one second recording medium 8.

In the above description, the case where image data recorded on a plurality of first recording media 7 is recorded on one second recording medium 8 using the recording device or the recording program of the present invention. Although shown, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.A case where other data such as music data recorded on a plurality of first recording media 7 is recorded on one second recording medium 8 Can be similarly applied.

Industrial applicability

According to the recording program and recording apparatus of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

A first effect of the present invention is that image data distributed and managed on a plurality of first recording media can be collectively managed on one second recording medium. That is.

[0079] A second effect of the present invention is that image data can be reliably managed even when the type of image reproducing device or recording medium changes with the progress of technology.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] reading means for reading at least image data and identification information of the first recording medium from each of the plurality of first recording media;

Based on the plurality of image data read from the plurality of first recording media, data in a format reproducible by a predetermined image reproducing device is generated in association with identification information of each of the first recording media. Means to

Means for recording at least the generated data on one second recording medium.

[2] reading means for reading at least image data and identification information of the first recording medium from each of the plurality of first recording media;

Means for generating reproduction instruction information for reproducing by a predetermined image reproducing device the plurality of image data read from the plurality of first recording media in association with the identification information of each of the first recording media. When,

Means for recording at least the plurality of image data and the reproduction instruction information on one second recording medium.

3. The input unit according to claim 1, wherein the input unit determines whether the identification information is recorded on the first recording medium, and executes the input when the identification information is recorded. Recording device.

[4] reading means for reading image data from each of the plurality of first recording media,

Means for generating identification information of each of the first recording media;

Means for recording at least the generated data on one second recording medium.

[5] reading means for reading image data from each of the plurality of first recording media;

A plurality of the image data read from the plurality of first recording media, Means for generating reproduction instruction information for reproduction by a predetermined image reproduction device in association with the identification information of the first recording medium;

6. The recording device according to claim 1, wherein the format that can be reproduced by the predetermined image reproducing device is any one of a Video-CD format, a DVD-Video format, and an HDTV format.

7. The recording device according to claim 6, wherein the data in a format reproducible by the predetermined image reproducing device is divided by a chapter for each of the first recording media.

[8] The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second recording medium has a larger recording capacity than the first recording medium, and is a recording medium.

[9] computer

Means for inputting at least image data and identification information of the first recording medium from each of the plurality of first recording media,

Means for generating data in a format reproducible by a predetermined image reproducing device in association with the identification information of each of the first recording media based on the plurality of image data input from the plurality of first recording media. ,

A recording program functioning as means for recording the generated data on one second recording medium.

[10] Computer,

Reading means for reading at least image data and identification information of the first recording medium from each of the plurality of first recording media;

Means for generating reproduction instruction information for reproducing by a predetermined image reproducing device the plurality of image data read from the plurality of first recording media in association with the identification information of each of the first recording media. ,

A recording program functioning as means for recording at least the plurality of image data and the reproduction instruction information on one second recording medium.

[11] The input unit determines whether the identification information is recorded on the first recording medium, and executes the input to the input unit when the identification information is recorded. 10. The recording program according to claim 9, which causes the recording program.

[12] Computer,

Reading means for reading image data from each of the plurality of first recording media, means for generating identification information of the first recording medium,

[13] Computer,

14. The recording program according to claim 9, wherein the format reproducible by the predetermined image reproducing device is any one of a Video-CD format, a DVD-Video format, and an HDTV format.

15. The recording program according to claim 14, wherein the data in a format reproducible by the predetermined image reproducing device is divided by a chapter for each of the first recording media.

[16] The recording program according to item 9, wherein the second recording medium has a recording capacity larger than that of the first recording medium.