WO2006025223A1

WO2006025223A1 - Information recording reproducing device, program and information recording medium

Info

Publication number: WO2006025223A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/015184
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yutaka Ueda
Original assignee: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc.
Priority date: 2004-08-31
Filing date: 2005-08-22
Publication date: 2006-03-09

Abstract

An information recording reproducing device is provided with a reading means for reading original image data recorded in an information recording medium to be edited; an editing means for editing the original image data read by the reading means based on editing instruction data; a converting means for converting the image data edited by the editing means into image data in a signal format which can be reproduced by a reproducing device of a different reproduction format; and a writing means for writing the image data converted by the converting means in other information recording medium with the original image data and the editing instruction data.

Description

Specification

Information recording / reproducing apparatus, program, and information recording medium

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an information recording / reproducing apparatus for recording electronic image data, a program, and an information recording medium on which the program is recorded, and in particular, the electronic image data can be reproduced even by a reproducing apparatus employing different signal formats. The present invention relates to an information recording / reproducing apparatus for an information recording medium, a recording program, and an information recording medium on which the program is recorded.

Background art

[0002] In recent years, digital image data taken with digital photography equipment has been improved by digital technology, and can be loaded into unattended terminals such as storefront terminals and kiosks installed in photo labs for image printing, DVD-R, etc. There is a service to record on other recording discs.

[0003] Such a recording disc can be simply used for image reproduction, for example, using an image editing cache application program to insert characters such as telops, illustrations, monochrome It can also be used to create images that the user creates independently, such as when processing images such as switching the Z color display, or by changing the display order of these images to display slides. As a method for performing such image processing, slide display, and the like, for example, in Patent Document 1, a still image to be slid is extracted from video data such as a moving image recorded on a server computer and converted to slide show image data. A method of conversion is provided.

[0004] Incidentally, in recent years, consumer image playback devices such as DVD players have become popular! Such consumer-use image playback devices can play back high-definition digital images and sounds with simple operations.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-231015

However, since a DVD player or the like employs a recording format such as a DVD-Video format or a Video CD format, it is not possible to reproduce image data that has been compressed and recorded in the JPEG format employed by a personal computer or the like. Generally impossible. Furthermore, it is not only image data that cannot be reproduced due to the difference in the recording format. The same applies to the processed image data such as the character data and the illustration data. Furthermore, patent literature

As in the invention provided in 1 above, a configuration is adopted in which a marker signal serving as a mark is applied to specific image data of the original image data, and a personal computer selects a still image in a predetermined order and uses this signal as a mark for slide display. With a playback format that takes a picture, it is impossible to play a slideshow with a DVD player or the like.

[0006] As a result, there is a problem that one skilled in the personal computer cannot use the recording disk!

Disclosure of the invention

[0007] In the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to reproduce the processed image data even with a reproduction device having a different signal format.

In order to solve the above-described problem, in an embodiment of the present invention, an information recording / reproducing apparatus includes a reading unit that reads original image data recorded on an information recording medium to be edited, and the reading unit described above. Editing means for editing the read original image data based on the editing instruction data, and conversion for converting the image data edited by the editing means into image data of a signal format that can be played back by a playback device of a different playback format Means and writing means for writing the image data converted by the conversion means to another information recording medium together with the editing instruction data.

Here, the original image data is image data indicating an object to be edited by the information recording / reproducing apparatus, and means original image data recorded in advance by a digital photographing apparatus or the like.

[0010] Further, in the information recording / reproducing apparatus, the editing instruction data includes processing instruction data for instructing processing of original image data.

[0011] Note that processing refers to modifying original image data with material data such as illustration data and input character data. The processing instruction data includes original image data path information for associating material data and original image data, instruction data such as material data path information, information such as font and color of input character data, position information such as material parts, Instructs color conversion information and rotation information of the original image.

[0012] In the information recording / reproducing apparatus, the editing instruction data is stored in the original image data. It further includes slide instruction data for slide-displaying the data.

Here, the slide instruction data refers to reproduction order information of the original image data, path information indicating the original image data corresponding to each reproduction order, reproduction interval information, and the like. Also included is BGM data (music, audio data), etc. for playback synchronized with the display of the original image data.

[0014] Further, in the information recording / reproducing apparatus, the reproduction format is any one of a Video CD format, a DV D-Video format, and a DVD Video Recording format.

[0015] In the information recording / reproducing apparatus, the signal format of the original image data is JPEG format.

Here, the JPEG format means a compression format of electronic image data, and includes the JPEG 2000 format in addition to the JPEG format.

Further, in the information recording / reproducing apparatus, the reproducing apparatus having the different reproduction format includes a computer terminal.

[0017] The computer terminal is a reading device that reads information recorded on an information recording medium, an arithmetic device that performs arithmetic processing on the read information, and a device that converts information obtained by the calculation into a signal and outputs the signal Alternatively, it is a playback device including a display unit that displays an image based on this signal, and means a personal computer, a workstation, or the like.

Further, in the information recording / reproducing apparatus, the reproducing apparatus having the different reproduction format includes a DV.

A D player is included.

[0018] Here, the DVD player uses an optical storage device as a reading device to reproduce images, sounds, etc., and is a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,

DVD + RW ゝ DVD— ROM ゝ DVD— RAM ゝ Playback and Z or playback recording device that enables playback of MO (Magneto-Optical disk), Blu-ray disc and HD—DVD (High Definition DVD).

Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the computer records the original image data recorded on the information recording medium to be edited, and the reading means reads the original image data. Editing means for editing the edited original image data based on the editing instruction data, and conversion means for converting the image data edited by the editing means into image data of a signal format reproducible by a playback device of a different playback format And the image data converted by the conversion means function as a writing means for writing to the other information recording medium together with the editing instruction data.

[0020] Further, in the program, the editing instruction data includes processing instruction data for instructing processing of the original image data.

[0021] Note that processing means modifying original image data with material data such as illustration data and input character data. The processing instruction data includes original image data path information for associating material data and original image data, instruction data such as material data path information, information such as font and color of input character data, position information such as material parts, Instructs color conversion information and rotation information of the original image.

In the program, the editing instruction data further includes slide instruction data for slidingly displaying the original image data.

[0023] In the program, the playback format is any one of a Video CD format, a DVD-Video format, and a DVD Video Recording format.

[0024] Further, in the program, the playback device of the different playback format includes a computer terminal.

[0025] The computer terminal is a reading device that reads information recorded on an information recording medium, an arithmetic device that performs arithmetic processing on the read information, and a device that converts information obtained by the calculation into a signal and outputs the signal Alternatively, it is a playback device including a display unit that displays an image based on this signal, and means a personal computer, a workstation, or the like.

[0026] In addition, the above-mentioned program has a! / Characterized in that it includes a keyer.

[0027] Here, the DVD player is a device that reproduces images, sounds, and the like using an optical storage device as a reader, and is a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,

[0028] Further, the present invention is a computer-readable information recording medium on which the program is recorded.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a usage mode of a personal computer 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the personal computer 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a directory structure of a recording disk 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the personal computer 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing how the information recording / reproducing apparatus to which the present invention is applied is used. Information recording / playback devices include personal computers (hereinafter referred to as “PCs”), DVD players, DVD recorders, home servers, game consoles, portable writers, mosques (unmanned terminals), store terminals, HDD recorders, In addition to HDD navigation systems, Blu-ray disc players, HD—DVD (High Definition DVD) players, etc., information recording and playback of digital multifunction devices and DVD players, etc. that include functions such as printing, copying and image capture This includes digital television integrated with the device. In this embodiment, a personal computer 1 is applied.

As shown in FIG. 1, a personal computer 1 receives image data recorded on a recording medium 2, a recording disk 3 or a digital photographing device 4. The original image data, which is the original data that was input, can be played back on PC1. It is also possible to edit not only for reproduction but also for slide display of the original image data. [0033] Edited image data created by such editing is recorded on a recording disc 5 such as a CD-R, and this recording disc 5 is stored on a personal computer 6 such as an acquaintance or friend whose TV is compatible with the recording / playback format. It is possible to view a slide show by playing it on a DVD player 7 connected to the monitor 8.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the personal computer 1. The personal computer 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10, a data input unit 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a data recording unit 14, a storage unit 15, a display unit 16, and an operation unit 17 Are connected by force S bus 9 respectively.

Hereinafter, each component will be described. The data input unit 11 includes a recording disk loading unit 18, a media card loading unit 19, and an external device connection unit 20. When a recording disk 3 is loaded in these, an external connection device such as a digital photographing device 4 is connected, and data such as image data is read out.

[0036] Recording disc 3 includes CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD + RW, MO (Magneto-Optical disk), DVD-ROM, DVD—RAM Blu-ray disc and HD. — Optical storage media such as DVD (High Definition DVD). Flash media such as NOR flash and NAND flash can be used as media cards. More specifically, SmartMedia (registered trademark) and compact flash (registered trademark) can be used. ), Memory Stick (registered trademark), xD Picture Card (registered trademark), SD Memory Card or xD Picture One Card (registered trademark). Examples of the external connection device include a digital still camera, a digital video camera, a mobile phone with a camera, or a digital scanner that are connected by wire or wirelessly.

[0037] In accordance with various instructions input from the operation unit 17, the CPU 10 expands a program designated from various programs recorded in the ROM 12 in the work area of the RAM 13, and performs various processes in cooperation with the above program. Execute. The processing result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAMI 3 and displayed on the display unit 16.

The ROM 12 stores various application programs executed by the CPU 10. The RAM 13 is composed of a rewritable semiconductor element. The RAM 13 is a storage medium for temporarily storing data, and forms a program area for developing a program executed by the CPU 10. The data input from the operation unit 17 forms a data area for storing various processing results by the CPU 10.

[0040] The data recording unit 14 stores image data or information on an information recording medium such as the recording disk 5 loaded in the recording disk loading unit 18, the media force loading unit 19 or the external device connection unit 20 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 10. Data such as unique information is recorded. Recording disc 5 includes CD—R ゝ CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD—RW, DVD + RW, MO (Magneto—Optical disk), DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, Blu-ray Disc or HD—DVD ( Optical storage media such as High Definition DVD). It is also possible to record on a media card. In this case, a multimedia card or the like can be used in the same manner as the recording medium 2.

The display unit 16 is composed of a CRT, LCD, organic EL panel, or the like, and performs screen display based on display data input from the CPU 10. The display unit 16 may adopt a screen projection format such as a projector.

[0042] The operation unit 17 includes various buttons and outputs a press signal generated by button operation to the CPU 10. The operation unit 17 is configured as a touch panel integrated with the display unit 16.

Next, the directory structure of the recording disk 5 on which edited image data created by the personal computer 1 is recorded will be described with reference to FIG.

[0044] The recording disk 5 in the present embodiment records data of two types of recording / playback formats: data for a personal computer and data for a consumer playback device used for playback on a consumer image playback device such as a DVD player. Is.

[0045] In the data area for the personal computer (PS—ASSET to Autrun.inf), data for recognizing and reproducing the data recorded on the recording disk 5 by the personal computer 1 is stored. The PC data area contains the startup information file (Autrun.inif) for automatically playing back image data and the application program storage directory that stores the slideshow program. (Applycation) and an information data storage directory (PS-ASSET).

[0046] In the consumer playback device data area (VCD to MPEGAV), data for recognizing and playing back the data recorded on the recording disk 5 by the consumer image playback device is stored. The playback device data area also contains a folder (CDI) that stores an application program for displaying still image data for TV, and a folder (VCD) that stores files that associate image information data as data for the VideoCD format. ), A directory (Segment) for storing TV image information data, and a directory (MP EGAV) for storing moving image data. Note that the recording / playback format of data recorded in the data area for this playback device is not limited to this, but it must be a data format that conforms to the general-purpose standards used by consumer image playback devices. U prefer.

[0047] In the information data storage directory (PS-ASSET), a directory (AR-20040505, etc.) corresponding to each of a plurality of image groups (role) is stored. Here, a roll means a directory for storing a plurality of image groups, and corresponds to a film in a film camera or the like. For example, a standard such as a shooting date, a planned number of images or a data amount. Units classified according to

[0048] Further, the directory for each roll includes instruction data for each roll (AR20040505.pvm, etc.), material data (MT20040505.opt) and image data (OR20040505001.jpg, etc.) for checking the original image data. Is stored in each file.

[0049] Instruction data for each roll (AR20040505.pvm) records instruction data for instructing display of original image data (AR20040505, etc.), processing instruction data for instructing slide display and processing for the original image data, and the like. Is. Specifically, it is slide instruction data for displaying a slide show in which a plurality of image data is continuously displayed. For example, the reproduction order data of the original image data and the image data corresponding to each reproduction order of this data are designated. Instruction data for enabling posture expression using a plurality of frames, such as path information, is recorded. Also, processing instruction data for associating material data such as illustration data and character data recorded in a material data file (MT20040505.opt, etc.) with the original image data. For example, the material data and the original image data are Matching par Processing information such as position information indicating the position where image data, illustration data, character data, etc. are combined and color conversion data of the original image data are recorded. Furthermore, the original image data and BGM data (music, audio data, etc.) to be reproduced in synchronization with the display of the original image data are recorded.

Next, a procedure until the personal computer 1 records image data having a different original image data recording / playback format on the recording disk 5 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. The CPU 10 reads the original image data recorded in the storage unit 15 (see Fig. 2) of the personal computer 1 (step Sl). Thereafter, the slide display application and the image cache application program for processing the original image stored in the storage unit 15 are read (step S2). When the image processing application program is started, the original image data is displayed on the display unit 16 and is combined with material data such as background illustrations and telops based on input data from the operation unit 17 by the user (step S3). At this time, the original image data path for associating the material data with the original image data, the material data path, the size, color and font data indicating the contents of the characters to be combined, the combined position data of each material data, and the color conversion data Etc. are generated (step S4).

[0051] After that, slide display data is created by starting the slide show application (step S5). Slide display instruction data is generated when the user inputs slide display data from the operation unit 17 (step S6). Specifically, instruction data such as an original image path that associates the reproduction order with the original image data in addition to the reproduction order, slide effect, slide interval, BGM, and other data is generated.

The data conversion format of the data group generated in this way is changed. For example, the data has been changed to a format that can be read by a computer (eg, JPEG, BMP, GIF, etc.) and a format that can be read by a consumer image playback device such as a DVD player (eg, Video CD format). The

At this time, when converting to a format readable by a consumer playback device such as a DVD player, edited image data is created based on the original image data, the processing instruction data, and the slide display instruction data. The created data is converted to Video CD format (step S7). [0054] Thereafter, both the data whose recording / playback format has been converted are recorded on the recording disk 5 by the data recording unit 14 based on an instruction from the CPU 10 (step S8).

[0055] As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the processing instruction data associates the file in which the original image data is recorded with the file in which the material data is recorded, Playback is possible. In addition, since two types of formats, a computer format and a VideoCD format, are recorded on a single recording disc, image data and cache image data can be played back regardless of the environment of the image playback device. Become.

In the present embodiment, the case of a still image and a processed still image has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the generation and recording of a moving image and a processed moving image are performed. It can also be applied to reproduction.

[0057] The power described for the best mode of the present invention has been described above. The present invention is not limited to these.

Industrial applicability

[0058] According to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to record image data having the same content on one information recording medium medium by using a reproducing apparatus having a different reproduction format. For this reason, for example, even if a playback device such as a personal computer is complicated, or a playback device such as a _DVD player is simple to operate, playback of image data with the same content on one information recording medium is possible. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to reproduce the image data with the same contents regardless of the device environment even if the person who is proficient in the personal computer or the like has little knowledge.

[0059] When editing the original image data, the editing means of the information recording / reproducing apparatus edits the original image data based on the editing instruction data. Since the edited image data is generated in advance and then recorded on the information recording medium by the writing means, the edited image data is completely obtained even in a playback device adopting a playback format such as a DVD Video format. Can be played.

[0060] In addition, MPV (Music Photo Video) (registered trademark) standard and HightMAT (registered trademark) standard are adopted because it is recorded in the signal format for editing the original image data based on the editing instruction data! Even in a signal format playback device, the edited image data can be completely played back. Is possible.

[0061] Furthermore, since the original image data is recorded in the information recording medium, any reproduction apparatus that employs a signal format for reproducing image data based on instruction data such as editing instruction data may be used. Thus, both the original image data and the edited image data can be reproduced on one information recording medium.

[0062] Further, since the editing instruction data includes the processing instruction data, character data such as illustration data and telop can be checked based on the cache instruction data. These processed image data can also be played back by playback devices with different signal formats.

[0063] Further, since the edit instruction data includes slide instruction data, slide display can be performed based on the slide instruction data. These slide displays can also be played back by playback devices with different signal formats.

[0064] In addition, different signal opening types are recorded in one of the recording / playback formats of Video CD format, DVD-Video format, or DVD Video Recording format. By recording in such a consumer playback device in a versatile signal format, the edited image data can be played back without being influenced by the user's playback equipment environment.

[0065] Since the original image data is in the JPEG or PEG2000 compression format, the edited image data can be reproduced even by a reproducing apparatus corresponding to the edited image data recorded in these formats.

[0066] In addition, the edited image data can be reproduced on a computer terminal such as a personal computer or a workstation.

[0067] In addition, it is possible to reproduce the edited image data even with a reproducing apparatus using an optical storage device such as a DVD player.

[0068] According to another embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to cause a computer to record image data having the same contents on a single information recording medium medium by using a playback device having a different playback format. For this reason, for example, even if a playback device such as a personal computer is complicated to operate, or a playback device such as a DVD player is simple to operate, image data having the same content can be recorded on one information recording medium. Can be played. Therefore, even those who have little knowledge of personal computers and the like are not affected by the equipment environment, etc. Playback can be made possible.

[0069] When editing the original image data, the editing means of the information recording / reproducing apparatus edits the original image data based on the editing instruction data. Since the edited image data is generated in advance and then recorded on the information recording medium by the writing means, the edited image data is completely obtained even in a playback device adopting a playback format such as a DVD Video format. Can be played.

[0070] Also, MPV (Music Photo Video) (Registered Trademark) and HightMAT (Registered Trademark) standards are used because they are recorded in a signal format based on the editing instruction data! Even in a signal format playback device, it is possible to perform complete playback of edited image data.

[0071] Furthermore, since the original image data is recorded in the information recording medium, any reproduction apparatus that employs a signal format for reproducing image data based on instruction data such as editing instruction data can be used. Thus, both the original image data and the edited image data can be reproduced on one information recording medium.

[0072] Further, since the editing instruction data includes the processing instruction data, character data such as illustration data and telop can be checked based on the cache instruction data. These processed image data can also be played back by playback devices with different signal formats.

[0073] Further, since the edit instruction data includes slide instruction data, slide display can be performed based on the slide instruction data. These slide displays can also be played back by playback devices with different signal formats.

[0074] Also, the different signal opening types are Video CD format, DVD- Video format or DVD Video.

Recording format! /, Recorded in the best recording / playback format! By recording in such a consumer playback device in a versatile signal format, the edited image data can be played back regardless of the playback device environment of the user.

[0075] Further, since the original image data strength is JPEG or PEG2000 compression format, the edited image data can be reproduced even by a reproducing apparatus corresponding to the edited image data recorded in these formats.

[0076] Further, the edited image is displayed on a computer terminal such as a personal computer or a workstation. Image data can be reproduced.

[0077] The edited image data can also be played back by a playback device using an optical storage device such as a DVD player.

[0078] Further, since the computer-readable program is recorded on the information recording medium, it is possible to cause the computer to execute the program. By using such a program, it is possible to cause a computer to record image data having the same content on a single information recording medium using a playback device having a different playback format. For this reason, for example, even if a playback device such as a personal computer is complicated in operation, or a playback device such as a DVD player is simple in operation, image data can be played back. Therefore, even a person who has little knowledge of a personal computer or the like can reproduce image data having the same content without being influenced by the environment of the reproduction device.

[0079] When editing the original image data, the editing unit edits the original image data based on the edit instruction data, generates the edited image data in advance, and records the information. Since the data is recorded on the medium, the edited image data can be completely reproduced even in a reproducing apparatus adopting a reproducing format such as a DVD-Video format.

Furthermore, since the editing instruction data includes the processing instruction data, character data such as illustration data and terrors can be checked based on the processing instruction data. Also

Since the edit instruction data includes slide instruction data, slide display can be performed based on the slide instruction data. These slide displays can also be played back by playback devices with different signal formats.

[0081] In addition, in order to record in the signal format that edits the original image data based on the editing instruction data, the signal format adopts MPV (Music Photo Video) (registered trademark) standard or Hight MAT (registered trademark) standard. This reproduction apparatus can also completely reproduce the edited image data. Further, since the original image data is recorded in the information recording medium, any reproduction apparatus that employs a signal format for reproducing the image data based on the instruction data such as the edit instruction data can be used. Both edited image data can be reproduced on one information recording medium.

[0082] Among the different signal formats, Video CD format, DVD—Video format or DVD Vi Since recording is performed in any one of the recording and playback formats of the deo recording format, the edited image data can be played back by a consumer playback device that supports these formats. In addition, since the original image data is in the JPEG format, it is possible to reproduce the original image data with a playback device that supports the JPEG format.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A reading means for reading the original image data recorded on the information recording medium to be edited, an editing means for editing the original image data read by the reading means based on the editing instruction data,

Conversion means for converting the image data edited by the editing means into image data in a signal format that can be played back by a playback device of a different playback format;

Writing means for writing the image data converted by the converting means to another information recording medium together with the original image data and the editing instruction data;

An information recording / reproducing apparatus comprising:

2. The information recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the editing instruction data includes processing instruction data for instructing processing of original image data.

3. The information recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the editing instruction data further includes slide instruction data for slidingly displaying the original image data.

[4] At least one of the different signal formats is Video CD format, DVD—

Claims that are either Video format or DVD Video Recording format

The information recording / reproducing apparatus according to item 1.

5. The information recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a signal format of the original image data is a JPEG format.

6. The information recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reproducing apparatus having the different reproduction format includes a computer terminal.

7. The information recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reproducing apparatus having a different reproduction format includes a DVD player.

[8] Computer

A reading means for reading the original image data recorded on the information recording medium to be edited;

Editing means for editing the original image data read by the reading means based on editing instruction data;

Image data edited by the editing means can be played back on playback devices of different playback formats. Conversion means for converting into image data of a functional signal format;

A program for causing image data converted by the converting means to function as writing means for writing together with the editing instruction data to another information recording medium.

9. The program according to claim 8, wherein the editing instruction data includes processing instruction data for processing the original image data.

10. The program according to claim 8, wherein the editing instruction data further includes slide instruction data for sliding display of the original image data.

[11] The program according to claim 8, wherein the reproduction format is any one of a Video CD format, a DVD-Video format, and a DVD Video Recording format.

12. The program according to claim 8, wherein the playback device having a different playback format includes a computer terminal.

[13] The program according to claim 8, wherein the playback device of the different playback format includes a DVD player.

[14] A computer-readable information recording medium in which the program according to claim 8 is recorded.