WO2006093225A1

WO2006093225A1 - Portable telephone with camera and image device

Info

Publication number: WO2006093225A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/303982
Authority: WO
Inventors: Masahide Tanaka; Tetsushi Nomoto
Original assignee: Nikon Corporation
Priority date: 2005-03-03
Filing date: 2006-03-02
Publication date: 2006-09-08

Abstract

A portable telephone (100) with a camera gives a warning to capture an image in a lateral position when a specific imaging mode is selected. A television (400) capable of simultaneously displaying images according to the signals from two different signal sources sets its display mode to a two-screen display mode and displays the image according to the input signal inputted into an external signal input section on one of the two screens.

Description

Specification

Mobile phone with camera and imaging equipment

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a camera-equipped mobile phone and an imaging device for viewing images taken with the camera of the camera-equipped mobile phone.

Background art

[0002] Images taken with a camera-equipped mobile phone can be displayed on an external device such as a personal computer or a television in addition to being displayed on a display portion provided in the camera-equipped mobile phone. In Patent Document 1, image data corresponding to an image displayed on a mobile phone display is converted into data that can be displayed on a television receiver and transmitted to the television receiver. A technique for processing data received from a TV into a video signal and displaying it on a screen is disclosed.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-244289

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] An image taken with a camera-equipped mobile phone is usually a vertically long image. When viewing the image on a mobile phone with a camera, there is no problem with the vertically long image, but there is a problem when displaying the image on a landscape screen such as a personal computer or television that can display a high pixel image.

[0005] In addition, in order to view an image taken with a camera-equipped mobile phone on a television, many complicated operations are required on both the cellular phone and the television. In addition, when viewing an ordinary television broadcast on a television, viewing the television broadcast is interrupted if an image taken with a camera-equipped mobile phone is displayed.

Means for solving the problem

[0006] The camera-equipped mobile phone according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a camera unit that captures an image of a subject, a shooting mode selection unit that selects a shooting mode, and a shooting mode selection unit that has selected a specific shooting mode. And a warning section that warns the user to take a horizontal image. In the camera-equipped mobile phone according to the first aspect, in a specific shooting mode, an image with a high pixel number may be taken.

In addition, a display unit that displays an image captured by the camera unit may be further provided, and a horizontally long rectangular shape may be displayed on the display unit as a warning. This rectangular shape can be displayed in one of a frame line and an image shape.

The camera-equipped mobile phone according to the first aspect may further include a setting unit that sets an image shape to be displayed on the television, and the rectangular shape may be the image shape set in the setting unit. Can further be provided. In this case, the output unit may output a rectangular image to the outside in response to a predetermined operation on the camera-equipped mobile phone.

In addition, a recording unit that records an image captured by the camera unit may be further provided. In this case, when shooting is performed by the camera unit while the warning unit is warning, the recording unit can record a rectangular image.

Furthermore, a recording unit that records an image captured by the camera unit and a reproduction unit that reproduces the image recorded in the recording unit and displays the image on the display unit can be further provided. In this case, the playback unit displays the same display as the warning when playing back an image shot by the camera unit and recorded in the recording unit while the warning unit is warning.

The camera-equipped mobile phone may have a structure that can be switched between a first state where the display portion is visible from the outside and a second state where the display portion is not visible from the outside. In this case, the warning performed by the warning unit may be different between the first state and the second state. In addition, the warning unit can issue a warning when the camera-equipped mobile phone is in the first state, or can be configured not to issue a warning when in the second state.

The mobile phone with a camera has a first part having a display part and a second part having a camera part. The first part and the second part can be opened and closed by a first shaft. It can also be a connected structure. In this structure, the first state and the second state are switched according to the opening and closing of the first part and the second part. Also, the first part is on the first axis Further rotatable about a vertical second axis, the first state and the second state depending on the opening and closing of the first part and the second part and the rotation of the first part May be switched.

The camera-equipped mobile phone may be further provided with a secondary display portion provided at a position where it can be seen from the outside when the mobile phone is in the second state. In this case, the warning unit can display a warning on the sub display unit when the camera-equipped mobile phone is in the second state.

In addition, an attitude sensor that detects the attitude of the camera-equipped mobile phone can be further provided. In this case, the warning unit can give a warning when the posture sensor detects that the posture of the camera-equipped mobile phone is not a posture suitable for taking a horizontal image. When the shooting mode selection unit selects a specific shooting mode and the posture sensor detects that the posture is not suitable for shooting an image in the horizontal position, a rectangular partial image may be taken as a shooting target. .

The warning performed by the warning unit is preferably a display for instructing to shoot with the camera-equipped mobile phone sideways.

It is connected to an external signal input unit of a television that has a two-screen display function that can display images based on signals from two different signal sources at the same time. The image equipment to be output to John is a first signal generator, a second signal generator, a third signal generator, a first signal output unit, a second signal output unit, and a third signal output unit. And a control unit. The first signal generator generates a one-screen / two-screen switching signal that switches the television display state between single-screen display and double-screen display. The second signal generation unit generates an operation screen switching signal that is one of the two display screens of the two-screen display and alternately switches the operation screen on which the predetermined operation on the display screen is effective on the two screens. The third signal generation unit generates an input signal switching signal for switching the television display between an image based on television broadcasting and an image based on an input signal to the external signal input unit. The first signal output unit outputs a 1-screen Z2 screen switching signal to the television. The second signal output section outputs an operation screen switching signal to the television. The third signal output section outputs an input signal switching signal to the television. The control unit controls each unit and outputs the image signal to the external signal input unit of the television, while the television is in a two-screen display state. In addition, an image based on the input signal to the external signal input unit is displayed on one screen of the two-screen display.

In the imaging device described above, the television outputs an audio signal corresponding to a predetermined screen of the two screens to the speaker, and the control unit displays a screen for displaying an image other than the image based on the image signal. Side screen.

The control unit can finally set the screen that displays an image other than the image based on the image signal as the operation screen.

The first signal generation unit, the second signal generation unit, and the third signal generation unit may be combined with one signal generation unit. Similarly, one signal output unit may serve as the first signal output unit, the second signal output unit, and the third signal output unit.

It is also possible to further include a detection unit that detects whether or not the television is displaying two screens and which screen of the two-screen display is an operation screen. In this case, the control unit can control each signal generation unit and each signal output unit according to the detection result of the detection unit.

A receiving unit that receives a signal from the camera-equipped mobile phone may be further included. In this case, the control unit can perform control in response to the reception of the instruction signal for the mobile phone power with camera that instructs the television to display an image based on the predetermined image data.

A television having a two-screen display function capable of simultaneously displaying images based on signals from two different signal sources has an external signal input unit that receives an image signal as one of two types of signal sources, and a television. Switch between John's display state between 1-screen display and 2-screen display 1-screen / 2-screen switching section, and an operation screen switching section that switches between two screens, which are effective for a given operation on the display screen , The input signal switching unit that switches the television display between the image based on the television broadcast and the image based on the input signal to the external signal input unit, and each unit is controlled so that the television is in a two-screen display state. And a control unit that displays an image based on an input signal to the external signal input unit on one screen of the two-screen display.

An image processing apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention is based on an input unit to which an image is input and information on a display surface shape of a television that displays the image among the images input to the input unit. And an image processing unit that identifies an image portion that conforms to the shape of the display surface of the television, and an output unit that outputs the image identified by the image processing unit to the television.

In this image processing apparatus, the image processing unit can generate a partial image having a predetermined shape from the image input to the input unit in order to identify an image portion that matches the shape of the television display surface.

The image processing unit adds information indicating an image portion having a shape suitable for the television display surface shape to the image in order to identify the image portion suitable for the television display surface shape.

Information regarding the display surface shape of the television is further input to the input unit, and the image processing unit can specify the image portion based on the information regarding the shape of the display surface of the television input to the input unit.

In the input section, images and information about the display surface shape of the TV may be input from the camera phone. The image processing unit can also obtain information about the display surface shape of the television from the television.

A television having at least a display unit that displays a television broadcast is an image that identifies an image portion that conforms to the shape of the display unit based on an input unit that receives an image other than a television broadcast and information on the shape of the display unit. A processing unit; and an output unit that outputs an image specified by the image processing unit. The display unit displays an image output from the output unit.

The shooting mode selection unit, the display unit, the warning unit, the output unit, the recording unit, the playback unit, and the sub display unit are respectively a shooting mode selection unit, a display unit, a warning unit, an output unit, a recording unit, a playback unit, Sub-display means can be replaced. Also, the input unit, processing unit, output unit, image processing unit, first signal generation unit, second signal generation unit, third signal generation unit, first signal output unit, second signal output unit, control unit, detection unit , External signal input unit, 1 screen Z2 screen switching unit, and input signal switching unit are respectively input means, processing means, output means, image processing means, first signal generating means, second signal generating means, third signal generating means The first signal output means, the second signal output means, the control means, the detection means, the external signal input means, the single screen Z2 screen switching means, and the input signal switching means can be replaced.

The invention's effect [0007] According to the camera-equipped mobile phone according to the present invention, an image having a shape matching the shape of the television display screen can be easily taken, so that the entire photographed image can be displayed on the television display screen. it can. In addition, according to the imaging device of the present invention, an image taken with a mobile phone with a camera is displayed on one screen of a television set in a two-screen display state, so that the taken image can be viewed without interrupting the viewing of the television broadcast. Can be displayed. Furthermore, according to the image processing apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to display a photographed image on the television with the performance of the television being active.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration concept of an image display system in a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a camera-equipped mobile phone.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the appearance of a camera-equipped mobile phone.

[FIG. 4] FIG. 4 (A) is an external view of the camera-equipped mobile phone in a folded state, and FIG. 4 (B) is an external view of another state in which the mobile phone with a power camera is folded.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a storage device.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a high-definition / large-screen television.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of operation and processing procedures by the image display system shown in FIG. 1.

[FIG. 8] Menu screen for setting the shape of an image to be displayed on the television.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a holding state when shooting with the camera-equipped mobile phone closed and sideways.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a camera-equipped mobile phone in which a frame indicating the shape of an image displayed on a television is displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process flow of a TV image shooting mode.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a basic flow of operation of a camera-equipped mobile phone.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing playback mode interruption of the camera-equipped mobile phone.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing display interruption to the TV of the camera-equipped mobile phone.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a playback mode end interrupt of the camera-equipped mobile phone.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a display end process on a television. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a basic flow of operations of the storage apparatus.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a display operation in the storage apparatus.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing image processing in the storage apparatus.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart for updating image processing software in a camera-equipped mobile phone.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing handling of new image processing software in the storage apparatus.

FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a storage apparatus according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a concept of a system according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a digital television in the system of FIG.

FIG. 25 is another flow showing a display interruption to the television of the camera-equipped mobile phone.

FIG. 26 is another flow showing a display operation on a television.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an external appearance of a television remote controller.

FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining one-screen display / two-screen display.

FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an operation screen.

FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining switching of the left screen and the right screen in the two-screen display.

FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a storage device for viewing images using the two-screen display function of a digital television.

FIG. 32 is a process flow in the storage device shown in FIG. 31.

FIG. 33 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a digital TV that allows users to view images using the two-screen display function.

FIG. 34 is a processing flow for adapting the image taken by the camera-equipped mobile phone to the shape of the TV display. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(1) First embodiment

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration concept of an image display system according to the first embodiment. The image display system in the first embodiment includes a camera-equipped mobile phone 100, a storage device 200, and a television 300. The mobile phone 100 is obtained by adding a part of the functions of a commercially available camera-equipped mobile phone, and basically has the same function as a commercially available camera-equipped mobile phone. [0010] The camera-equipped mobile phone 100 has a Bluetooth communication function using Bluetooth and an infrared communication function using infrared rays. The storage device 200 has a Bluetooth communication function, and can communicate with the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 having the Bluetooth communication function. The storage device 200 is connected to an external signal input unit of the television 300. The TV 300 has an infrared communication function for receiving a remote control signal and can communicate with the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. The television 300 receives an input switching signal for switching from the normal television broadcast display mode to the external signal display mode from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 by infrared communication.

[0011] The camera-equipped mobile phone 100 records an image taken by itself or an image obtained from another camera-equipped mobile phone, and reproduces and displays the image. When a predetermined operation is performed on the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 in the reproduced display state, the image being reproduced and displayed is transmitted to the storage device 200 through Bluetooth communication. The storage device 200 performs predetermined processing on the image and then sends it to the television 300. The predetermined process is, for example, a process for displaying an image on the television 300 more beautifully. When receiving the input switching signal from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, the television 300 switches to the external signal display mode for displaying the external input signal and displays the received image. The input switching signal is output from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 at a predetermined timing.

Each part will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an appearance of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. The camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is composed of a first portion 101 and a second portion 102. The first part 101 and the second part 102 can be opened and closed by a rotating shaft 103. The camera-equipped mobile phone 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Of the configuration of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, a portion related to the present invention will be mainly described.

[0013] The camera unit 110 includes a photographing unit 111 that includes an image sensor or a photographing lens having 2 to 3 million pixels. The recording unit 140 records and stores an image taken by the camera unit 110. The display unit 120 displays an image taken by the camera unit 110 or an image recorded in the recording unit 140. The display unit 120 is provided in the first part 101 and is a camera. The unit 110 and the operation unit 130 are provided in the second portion 102. The photographing lens 112 of the camera unit 111 is provided outside the second portion 102, and the operation unit 130 is provided inside the second portion 102. That is, the photographing lens 112 is provided on the back side of the operation unit 130. Note that the mobile phone function unit 105 performs call processing and the like.

FIG. 4A is an external view of a state in which the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 in the state shown in FIG. 3 is closed and inverted as a whole. In this state, since the display unit 120 exists inside the folded part, it cannot be confirmed in the drawing. Instead, the taking lens 112 of the camera unit 111 is shown. The first portion 101 including the display unit 120 can be rotated 180 degrees in the left-right direction in FIG. FIG. 4 (B) is an external view of the first part closed by rotating 180 degrees in the left-right direction. In this state, since the display unit 120 exists outside, the screen can be viewed with the cellular phone closed.

[0015] Display unit 120 also displays a menu for using various functions of the camera-equipped mobile phone.

The operation unit 130 includes a push button switch including a numeric keypad 131, a cross key 132, a transmission button 133, and the like. Both the infrared communication unit 150 and the Bluetooth communication unit 160 communicate with an external compatible communication unit. The Bluetooth communication unit 160 can transmit an image captured by the camera unit 110 to a device having a Bluetooth communication function. The infrared communication unit 150 transmits a signal for controlling the television 300. With this function, TV operations such as viewing channel switching of the TV 300 can be performed using the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. Furthermore, the display screen can be switched from a normal television broadcast image to an image based on an external input signal.

The open / close sensor 180 detects the open / close state of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. The rotation sensor 185 detects the rotation state of the first portion 101, that is, whether the display unit 120 is inward (the state in FIG. 3) or outward (the state in FIG. 4 (B)). The display unit 120 performs display according to the detection results of the open / close sensor 180 and the rotation sensor 185. For example, the display direction on the display unit 120 changes according to the detection result of the rotation sensor 185. When the open / close sensor 180 detects that the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is closed and the rotation sensor 185 detects that the display unit 120 is inward, the display on the display unit 120 is OFF. It is said. The posture sensor 190 indicates whether the posture of the mobile phone with camera is in the vertical position or the horizontal position. To detect. Each unit and each sensor constituting the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 are connected to the control unit 170. The control unit 170 controls processing by each unit.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the storage apparatus 200. The storage device 200 includes a Bluetooth communication unit 210, a storage unit 220, an image processing unit 230, a signal conversion processing unit 240, an image signal output unit 250, an Internet connection unit 260, and the like. Each unit 210 to 260 is connected to the control unit 270. The control unit 270 controls processing by the units 210 to 260. The image received from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 by the Bluetooth communication unit 210 is subjected to predetermined image processing by the image processing unit 230 and then output to the signal conversion processing unit 240 and recorded in the storage unit 220. .

[0018] The storage unit 220 outputs the requested image to the signal conversion processing unit 240 in response to a request for outputting the recorded image to the television 300. The signal conversion processing unit 240 converts the input image signal into an analog AV signal for display on the TV 300, or a digital D1 signal or D4 signal, and outputs the AV terminal, D1 terminal, and D4 terminal. The video signal output unit 250 outputs to the TV 300 via any terminal.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a high-definition 'large-screen television 300. The TV 300 is a commercially available high-definition large-screen TV, for example, an HD (High Definition) TV compatible with high-definition broadcasting, and includes a power switch 301, a broadcast receiving unit 310, an external signal input unit 320, a display unit 330, An input switching unit 340, a display processing unit 345, an infrared communication unit 350, and the like are provided. The broadcast receiving unit 310 receives television broadcast radio waves and converts them into television signals. The external signal input unit 320 has an AV terminal, a D1 terminal, and a D4 terminal to which signals from an external apparatus such as a DVD apparatus or a VTR apparatus are input. The display unit 330 displays television broadcast images and images transmitted from external devices. The input switching unit 340 switches the image displayed on the display unit 330 between a television broadcast image and an image from an external device. Display processing unit 345 outputs an image display signal to display unit 330 based on the image switched by input switching unit 340. Each unit described above is connected to the control unit 370. The control unit 370 controls processing by each unit described above.

[0020] Infrared communication unit 350 receives TV control signals such as viewing channel switching, volume control, and display image switching by display control unit 340 from a remote controller attached to the TV. To do. The external signal input unit 320 and the external signal output unit 250 of the storage apparatus 200 are connected by an AV cable, a D1 cable, or a D4 cable, and an image signal output from the storage apparatus 200 is input. The mobile phone 100 outputs an input switching signal for switching the image displayed on the display unit 330 to the image output from the storage device 200 from the infrared communication unit 150 to the input switching unit 340. That is, an image output from the storage device 200 can be displayed on the television 300 using the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. When the input switching unit 340 switches the display image to an image based on an external input signal, the image output from the storage device 200 is displayed on the television 300. Conversely, it is also possible to return to the television broadcast display from the state in which the image output from the storage device 200 is displayed.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of operation and processing procedures from image capturing by the mobile phone 100 with a camera until the captured image is displayed on the television in the image display system shown in FIG. Note that the equipment that is mainly in charge of processing is shown on the right side of the figure, but there are also processes that are performed in cooperation with other equipment that does not indicate that processing is performed only by that equipment.

In step S 1 of FIG. 7, the subject is photographed with the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 in accordance with the operation by the operator. The photographed image is stored in the temporary storage memory, and is recorded in the recording unit 140 in accordance with a saving operation performed as necessary. This operation is usually performed by the operator on the go.

[0023] The processes in the subsequent steps are operations performed in front of the television 300 after the operator returns home. The processing from step S3 to step S7 is actually performed automatically in a very short time (instantaneously or within a few seconds) according to one operation. There may be a few days between Step S1 and Step S2. In any case, step S2 and subsequent steps are not executed until the operator has made a desire to immediately view images taken in the past on the TV screen.

[0024] In step S2, an image recorded in the recording unit 140 is reproduced and displayed on the display unit 120 in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 130 by the operator. This is the image that the operator wants to see on the television. In step S3 following step S2, the captured image displayed on the display unit 120 is transmitted to the storage device 200 in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 130 by the operator. This operation is a single operation such as pressing a predetermined push button. Ste In S3, when the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is displayed on the display unit 120, the related information related to this image is read from the recording unit 140, and is stored in the storage device 200 via the Bluetooth communication unit 160. Send.

[0025] In step S4 following step S3, the Bluetooth communication unit 210 of the storage device 200 receives an image and related information transmitted from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. In step S5, the image processing unit 230 of the storage apparatus 200 performs predetermined image processing on the received image. The predetermined image processing is processing for making an image captured by the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 an image suitable for display on the television 300. Information other than image data is directly input from the Bluetooth communication unit 210 to the storage unit 220.

In step S 6, an image signal based on the image processed in step S 5 is output to the external signal input unit 320 of the high-definition television 300 via the image signal output unit 250. In step S7, an input switching signal output from the infrared communication unit 130 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is received by the infrared communication unit 350 of the television 300. Thereby, the television 300 is switched from the normal television broadcast display mode to the external signal display mode. Note that the mobile phone 100 with a camera can be estimated when the signal indicating that the image processing by the image processing unit 230 has been completed is received from the storage device 200 or when the image processing by the image processing unit 230 has been completed. Sometimes it outputs an input switching signal.

In step S 8, television 300 displays the processed image on display unit 330 based on the image signal input to external signal input unit 320.

With the above procedure, only a single operation on the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is displayed on the high-definition television 300 as a more beautiful image than the image power photographed by the camera unit 110 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. Since it is displayed on a large-sized high-definition television, the effect of the high pixel count of the camera unit 110 is effectively exhibited.

Step S6 force In parallel with step S8, the process of step S61 is performed. In step S 61, the image processed image is recorded in the storage unit 220.

[0030] One shooting one

Details of the processing performed in step S1 of FIG. 7, that is, the photographing processing will be described. The camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is set to the camera mode when a predetermined operation is performed. Immediately after setting to the camera mode, the camera unit 110 can usually shoot the subject with an image size that is suitable for display on the display unit 120 and transmission to other camera-equipped mobile phones. Mode). Images taken in shooting mode are not suitable for viewing on a large-screen display device such as a TV because the resolution is low.

[0031] When the user further performs a predetermined operation in the shooting mode, various settings related to shooting can be performed. For example, you can set the image size and image quality of the shot image, and set continuous shooting or bracket continuous shooting. In addition, an image that has been taken and recorded in the recording unit inside the camera-equipped mobile phone can be displayed on the display unit 120. Various settings are executed by pressing each operation button, for example, a numeric key, to which a function for instructing execution of a process for performing the setting is assigned. Since the details and functions of the operation method are well known in commercially available camera-equipped mobile phones, the explanation is omitted.

[0032] In order to capture a high-resolution image suitable for viewing on a large-screen display device such as a television, an image size with a high pixel count may be set in the image size setting. Images taken with a high pixel size may be the target of processing from step S2 onward in Fig. 7, but for viewing on a high-definition 'large-screen TV, use images taken in a more favorable state. It is preferable. One of the various settings is a setting function to support such shooting. Hereinafter, photographing when the function is used will be described.

When the user performs a predetermined operation, a menu for setting (FIG. 8) is displayed on display unit 120. When the setting is completed, the camera returns to a state where it can be taken. TV image capture mode refers to the state in which shooting is possible and settings suitable for shooting TV images.

The menu shown in FIG. 8 is for setting the shape of an image to be displayed on the television.

When “1. Standard shape” is selected, an image size with an aspect ratio of 3: 4 is set. When “2. Hi-Vision shape” is selected, an image size with an aspect ratio of 9:16 is set.

[0035] When one of the above-described shooting modes is selected and the setting by the menu shown in Fig. 8 is completed, shooting in the TV image shooting mode becomes possible. In the TV image shooting mode, the warning part 1 is set so that the captured image becomes a high-definition image that is suitable for viewing on a large-screen TV. 75 will display a warning. For example, a display is made on the display unit 120 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 to warn the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 so that the captured image is in a landscape orientation (horizontal image). This warning is performed in order to effectively use a horizontally long display unit of the television and to effectively use the resolution of the image sensor of the imaging unit 111.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 3, since the outer shape of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is rectangular and the display unit 120 is also rectangular, the longitudinal directions of both are the same. The captured image captured by the camera unit 110 is also rectangular, but the longitudinal direction is often the same direction. In that case, it is preferable to take a horizontal image with the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 lying sideways. Since the aspect ratio of the image sensor of the image capturing unit 111 is 3: 4 or a value close to it, the entire captured horizontal image is displayed on the TV display unit.

Therefore, a warning “Please shoot with the mobile phone lying down” is displayed on the mobile phone 100 with a camera. When the open / close sensor 180 detects that the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is closed and the rotation sensor 185 detects that the display unit 120 is inward, the display unit 120 Since it cannot be seen from the outside, a warning is displayed on the sub display unit 125 provided on the back side of the display unit 120. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state in which the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is closed and photographed sideways.

A warning is displayed on the display unit 120 when the open / close sensor 180 detects that the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is open. However, when shooting with the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 open, the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is often taken in a vertical position as shown in FIG. In that case, an image in the vertical position is taken.

[0039] Therefore, the following warning may be used. When the open / close sensor 180 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 detects that the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is open, as shown in FIG. 10, the display image set in the menu of FIG. A frame line 121 indicating the shape of the image is displayed on the display unit 120. The shape of the frame line 121 is a rectangle with the aspect ratio selected in the menu shown in FIG. 8, and the longitudinal direction is the horizontal direction. A frame line 121 indicates a range displayed on the television 300 among the images displayed on the display unit 120. Note that the image actually taken is the same as the image taken in the normal shooting mode. However, in order to fully utilize the resolution of HD TV, it is required that the imaging unit 111 has higher pixels. It is Judging from the speed of the increase in the pixel count of mobile phones with cameras, it will be realized in the near future.

[0040] As another method of warning, the image displayed on the display unit 120 may be only the image within the frame 121. According to this display method, the range of images displayed on the television 300 can be grasped more clearly. In any display method, the image in the frame 121 may be recorded in the recording unit 140. Note that the position and shape of the frame 121 in the captured image is one of the related information of the image.

[0041] When the camera-equipped mobile phone has a structure that cannot rotate the first part, the warning to the display unit 120 is given by the open / close sensor 180 that the camera-equipped mobile phone is open. It should be done only when it is detected. In other words, when the display unit 120 is not visible, power consumption can be suppressed by not displaying a warning.

[0042] In any case, when the posture sensor 190 detects that the posture of the mobile phone with camera is in the horizontal position, the posture of the mobile phone is in the vertical position without displaying the warning described above. Only in some cases, a warning may be displayed.

The operator photographs the subject according to the message displayed on the display unit 120 or the sub display unit 125, the display of the frame line 121 displayed on the display unit 120, and the like. When a predetermined operation for setting the camera mode is performed in the TV image shooting mode, the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 ends the TV image shooting mode and enters the normal shooting mode. In addition, when an operation for ending the camera mode is performed, such as operating another function of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, the camera mode is ended after the TV image shooting mode is ended.

[0044] In the following, an example of the processing procedure of the TV image shooting mode will be described with reference to FIG. By performing a predetermined operation for using the function of the TV image shooting mode, the process of step S11 shown in FIG. 11 is started. In step S11, the menu of FIG. 8 is displayed on the display unit 120, and the user selects the shape of the image to be displayed on the television.

In step S12, based on the output of the attitude sensor 190, it is determined whether the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is in the horizontal position or the vertical position. If it is the horizontal position, the process proceeds to step S13, and if it is the vertical position, the process proceeds to step S17.

[0046] In step S13, the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is opened based on the output of the open / close sensor. Determine the force in the closed state. If it is determined to be in the open state, the process proceeds to step S14, and if it is determined to be in the closed state, the process proceeds to step S141.

[0047] In step S14, the display unit 120 displays "Please shoot with the mobile phone lying down".

. Alternatively, as described above, the frame line 121 indicating the image shape selected in step S1 is displayed on the display unit 120. When the display process is performed, the process proceeds to step S15.

On the other hand, in step S141, based on the output of the rotation sensor 185, it is determined whether the display unit 120 is inward or outward. If it is determined that the display unit 120 is inward, the process proceeds to step S142. If it is determined that the display unit 120 is outward, the process proceeds to step 14.

[0049] In step S142, the sub-display unit 125 displays "Please shoot with your mobile phone sideways", and the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, based on the output of the attitude sensor 190, the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 determines again whether it is in the horizontal position or the vertical position force. If it is determined that the position is the horizontal position, the process proceeds to step S16. If it is determined that the position is the vertical position, the process proceeds to step S17.

[0050] In step S16, the warning display displayed on display unit 120 or sub display unit 125 is canceled, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the subject is photographed in accordance with the photographing operation of the operator, and the photographed image data is recorded in the recording unit 140.

[0051] In step S18 following step S17, it is determined whether or not an operation for ending the TV image shooting mode has been performed. If it is determined that the operation for ending the TV image shooting mode has been performed, the process proceeds to step S19. If it is determined that the operation has not been performed, the process returns to step S17 to continue shooting.

[0052] In step S19, the TV image shooting mode is terminated and the process is terminated. Note that the process of step S11 may be omitted as appropriate. In that case, a warning by a message “Please shoot with the mobile phone lying down” or a warning by a predetermined display image shape is given. Further, the processing in step S12 and the processing in step S13 may be omitted as appropriate. In such a case, the above-described warning display related to the posture of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 and the open / closed state is performed.

[0053] Further, when it is determined in step S12 that the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is in the horizontal position, it is determined whether or not the shape of the display image selected in step S11 is the normal shape force V or the Ivision shape. If it is a shape, go to step S17. You may be allowed to proceed to step S14. In that case, in step S14, a high-definition frame line whose longitudinal direction is the horizontal direction is displayed on the display unit 120.

In step S 7 in FIG. 7, an image that the operator wants to see on the television is reproduced and displayed on the display unit 120 for selection from images recorded and recorded by the method described above. At that time, a frame displayed as a warning is displayed on the reproduced image. Thereby, when the image is displayed on the television, the range of the image displayed on the television can be confirmed in advance.

[0055] Next, the operation of each of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, the storage device 200, and the television 300 in the first embodiment will be described individually. 12 to 16 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. FIG. In this embodiment, an external signal input unit 320 (AV input, D1 input, D4 input, etc.) of a normal television 300 and an image signal output unit 250 of the storage apparatus 200 are connected by a cable. Communication using Bluetooth can be performed between the Bluetooth communication unit 210 of the storage device 200 and the Bluetooth communication unit 160 of the mobile phone 100 with the camera.

[0056] The storage device 200 performs image processing for converting image data received from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 via Bluetooth communication into an image to be displayed on the television 300, and also performs the television 300. The signal is converted to a signal conforming to the external input standard and output to the external signal input unit 320. By storing the processed image data in the storage unit 220, once the image is received from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, simply specify the file name of the image data without receiving another transmission from the next time. By simply doing this, it is possible to output the image data stored in the storage unit 220 to the television 300.

FIG. 12 shows a basic flow of operations performed by the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. This flow starts when the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is turned on, and enables the playback mode interruption step S101, the shooting mode interruption step S102, and the image processing software reception interruption step S103, respectively, and enters the standby state. . The playback mode interruption step S101 and the shooting mode interruption step S102 are further performed in the camera mode, which is one of the operation modes of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, respectively. This is an interrupt process that is executed when the user selects a shooting mode or shooting mode. Image processing software reception interrupt step S103 is that the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is a supplier of image processing software. New image processing software (an improved and updated image processing software dedicated to the mobile phone or a new shared image processing software) It is an interrupt process that is executed by receiving it via the.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the playback mode of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. In FIG. 13, when the user operates the operation unit 130 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 to select the playback mode, the flow of FIG. 13 starts to execute the playback mode interrupt process. Since the display on the TV screen is performed in the playback mode, the TV display interrupt is first enabled (step S111). Subsequently, the latest photographed image is displayed on the display unit 120 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 (step S112). Next, the playback mode end interrupt is enabled (step S113). This is for exiting from the playback mode when the user operates the operation unit 130 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 to select the shooting mode or end the camera mode.

[0059] In step S114, it is determined whether there is an image selection operation. If there is an image operation such as selection by thumbnail image or image forwarding, the process proceeds to step S115 to change the playback image. Unless there is an operation to exit the playback mode or an image selection operation, the mobile phone's monitor screen stands by with a certain image displayed.

[0060] In the playback mode, to view the image currently displayed on the display unit 120 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 on the large screen 330 of the television 300, operate the send button 133 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. Instructs the television 300 to display the screen. As a result, the television display flow shown in FIG. 14 is started in order to execute the interrupt processing for television display. This flow is automatically executed without any subsequent operator operation until the image currently displayed on the display unit 120 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is displayed on the screen of the television 300. The time until the display on the screen of the television 300 is realized is an extremely short time of about several seconds within which the operator is not stressed.

FIG. 14 shows a television display interrupt flow. This flow is also performed by the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. Television 300 determines whether its display 330 is on or off. Separately, the determination result can be transmitted to an external device via infrared communication. In addition

The state in which the power of the television 300 is turned off includes a state in which at least the display unit 330 is turned off.

In step S121 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the power source of the television 300 is turned on based on a signal obtained by infrared communication with the television 300. If it is determined that the power of the television 300 is off, the process proceeds to step S122, and an infrared signal for turning on the power is transmitted. The infrared signal for turning on the power is automatically transmitted without any user operation. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power of the television 300 is on, the process proceeds to step S123.

In step S123, it is determined whether or not the image data displayed on display unit 120 of mobile phone 100 with the camera has already been transmitted to television 300. If it is determined that it has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S124. If it is determined that it has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S134.

In step S124, it is determined whether or not the storage apparatus 200 has some software for processing image data by Bluetooth communication with the storage apparatus 200. If it is determined that the storage apparatus 200 has no processing software, the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, the latest image processing software is automatically transmitted to the storage apparatus 200 by Bluetooth communication. The processing in step S125 is performed, for example, when the storage apparatus 200 communicates for the first time with a new camera-equipped mobile phone 100 that has not communicated so far.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S124 that the storage apparatus 200 has some image processing software compatible with the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, even if the software is an older version, Go to step S125 without doing anything at the stage. The reason will be described later.

In step S126, processing for transmitting image data to the storage apparatus 200 is started by Bluetooth communication. In step S127 following step S126, it is determined whether or not the transmission of the image data is completed. If it is determined that the transmission of the image data has not been completed, the process waits in step S127. If it is determined that the data transmission has been completed, the process proceeds to step S128. The storage device 200 that has received the image data starts image processing. The

In step S128, it is determined whether or not image processing has been completed in the storage apparatus 200 by performing Bluetooth communication with the storage apparatus 200. This determination is made based on whether or not an image processing completion signal is received from the storage device 200 by Bluetooth communication. If it is determined that the image processing has not been completed, the process returns to step S127. If it is determined that the image processing has been completed, the process proceeds to step S129. In step S129, a mark of “done” is given to the header information of the transmitted image data stored in the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 itself.

[0068] With the above processing, the storage device 200 is ready to transmit image data to the television 300. Therefore, in step S130, the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 performs normal screen display on the television 300. An infrared signal is automatically sent to switch from the TV broadcast screen to the external input screen.

[0069] Immediately after an instruction to view an image on the television 300 is given from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, and a television display flow shown in FIG. 14 is started, a signal for switching the screen is transmitted to the television 300. Explain why not. If the input to be displayed on the large screen 330 is switched before the storage device 200 is ready for image transmission, there will be a blank moment in which neither the TV broadcast nor the image from the storage device 200 is displayed on the large screen 330. It can happen. Therefore, avoiding a state where nothing is displayed on the large screen 330, it is possible to instantaneously switch from a TV broadcast image to a mobile phone image.

In step S 128, instead of receiving the image processing completion signal from the storage device 200, the camera mobile phone 100 side sets in advance the time required for image processing, and this setting is performed. When the set time has elapsed, an infrared signal for switching the screen of the television 300 may be transmitted. This set time is the time required for processing the image data. However, even if there is a slight discrepancy, viewers rarely feel unnatural when switching screens.

If it is determined in step S123 that the data displayed on the display unit 120 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 has already been transmitted to the storage device 200, the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, a Bluetooth signal specifying the transmitted data is sent to the camera. From the mobile phone 100 to the storage device 200. Then, in step S135, the storage device 200 searches for the image data that has already been sent from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 and decompresses the extracted compressed image data by Bluetooth communication between them. Judgment is made on whether or not it is ready. If it is determined that the playback preparation is completed, the process proceeds to step S130. As described above, in step S130, an infrared signal for switching the screen display from a normal television broadcast screen to an external input screen is automatically transmitted to the television 300.

[0072] Regarding the determination result of step S123, either is acceptable for the operator of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. In other words, at the stage when switching from TV broadcasting to external input is automatically performed, the operator is not aware of the background at all and the image displayed on the display unit 120 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is displayed on the TV. You can enjoy the function of being displayed on the large screen 330 of John 300.

[0073] In step S131 following step S130, it is determined by Bluetooth communication with the storage device 200 whether the image processing software held by the storage device 200 is the latest for the mobile phone. . If the determination in step S131 is negative, the process proceeds to step S132, and the latest image processing software is transmitted to the storage device 200 via Bluetooth communication. Even if the storage device 200 has some image processing software compatible with the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, this processing is finally performed even if the old version of the software displays the display on the television 300 first. This is to give priority to rushing and not to give stress to the operator.

On the other hand, if the determination in step S131 is affirmed, the process proceeds to step S133. In step S133, after enabling interrupt processing to end the television display, the flow enters a standby state.

[0075] In the playback mode, when the operator operates the mobile phone 100 with a camera to select the shooting mode or to end the camera mode, an interrupt for exiting the playback mode is generated, and FIG. The playback mode end flow shown in FIG. In step S141 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, a predetermined reproduction mode end process is performed. As this predetermined processing, for example, a new image reading operation or an image transmission to the television 300 is performed. Among them, there is a process to prevent subsequent processing from being hindered when playback mode interrupt processing is performed.

[0076] In step S142 following step S141, it is determined whether or not interrupt processing is performed. That is, the TV 300 is switched to the external input state and the interrupt process is generated while the image from the storage device 200 is being played, or simply the display unit 120 of the mobile phone 100 with a camera. It is determined whether or not an interrupt processing has occurred in a state where nothing is instructed to the television 300 simply by playing an image. In the former case, the process proceeds to step S143, a predetermined television display end process (details will be described later) is performed, and then a standby state is entered. On the other hand, in the latter case, nothing is done and a standby state is entered.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing detailed processing contents of processing step S143 for ending television display in FIG. Since the television 300 is in the external input state, in step S151, an infrared signal for switching to the normal television broadcast input state is transmitted from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 to the television 300. As a result, the TV automatically returns to the normal state.

[0078] Subsequently, in step S152, the history when the television display flow described above is entered by the operation of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is checked. In other words, whether the TV power is turned on and the TV display flow is entered based on the ON infrared signal transmitted from the mobile phone, or the TV display is interrupted while the TV broadcast is being displayed. Determine if the flow has been entered. In the former case, since it is appropriate to turn off the television power, an infrared signal for turning off the television power is transmitted to the television 300 in step S153. In the latter case, since it is appropriate to return to the normal television broadcast display state, the processing is terminated without turning off the television power.

FIG. 17 is a basic flow showing the contents of processing performed in the storage apparatus 200. It is assumed that the storage apparatus 200 is always in a standby state, and when the main power of the storage apparatus 200 is turned on, the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 17 is started. In step S 1 61, an interruption by a signal from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is enabled, and the apparatus waits for an immediate response to access from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100.

[0080] The storage device 200 constantly communicates with an image processing software provider via the Internet. When a new mobile phone model is released, the company is contracted to provide image processing software that matches that model. This contract has nothing to do with whether the user has purchased a new model.

[0081] In addition, the same applies when a mobile phone user newly purchases another mobile phone of the same manufacturer that is not a new model or a mobile phone of another manufacturer. In addition, it is possible to conclude a contract for providing image processing software. In the following explanation, it is assumed that a contract has been made for a newly released model, but the case of other contracts described above is the same as that for a new model. When a new model of image processing software is supplied from an image processing software provider over the Internet, interrupt processing occurs. Therefore, in step S162, a new model interrupt is enabled so that interrupt processing can be handled.

[0082] Furthermore, even if the storage apparatus 200 already has some image processing software, the image processing software supplier power is also improved version updated image processing software dedicated to mobile phones that have already been released, Information power of new image processing software shared with mobile phones. In order to cope with these interrupt processes, in step S163, a new image processing software reception interrupt is enabled. With the above processing performed, the storage apparatus 200 is in a standby state.

[0083] If there is an access to display an image on the television 300 from the camera-equipped cellular phone 100 through Bluetooth communication, the storage device 200 is interrupted to receive a cellular phone signal, and the storage device 200 is used for television display. The flow starts. The TV display flow will be described with reference to FIG. In step S171 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the Bluetooth signal power from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 specifies image data that has already been received. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S172.

In step S 172, it is determined whether the image processing software has been transmitted by Bluetooth communication. If it is determined that the image processing software has been received, the process proceeds to step S173, and the received image processing software is stored in the storage unit 220. Here, the image processing software has already been sent before, and the image processing software that has been sent is upgraded. There are two types of processing for image processing software. First, if the new image processing software is a new shared software that is not specific to the mobile phone, and a new contract is required to use its functions, store both image processing software. On the other hand, if the software is contracted exclusively for the mobile phone, the old version is overwritten and the new version is stored. If it is determined in step S172 that the image processing software has not been transmitted from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, the process proceeds to step S174 without doing anything.

Thereafter, transmission of image data starts from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 by Bluetooth communication. In step S174, it is determined whether or not the reception of the image data is completed. If it is determined that the reception of the image data has not been completed, the process stands by in step S174. If it is determined that the reception has been completed, the process proceeds to step S175. In step S175, the received image data is subjected to image processing using the latest contracted image processing software. The process of S175 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

In step S 176 following step S 175, it is determined whether or not image processing is completed.

If it is determined that the image processing has not been completed, the process returns to step S174. If it is determined that the image processing has been completed semi-IJ, the process proceeds to step S177. In step S177, the image signal is output to the image signal output unit 250 connected to the television 300, and the process proceeds to step S178.

[0087] Thereafter, when an infrared signal for external input switching is transmitted from the infrared communication unit 150 of the mobile phone 100 with a camera to the infrared communication unit 350 of the television 300, the storage device The image signal output from 200 is displayed on television 300.

On the other hand, in step S171, if the bluetooth signal transmitted from camera-equipped mobile phone 100 designates already received image data, the process proceeds to step S1790. In step S1790, based on the designation, image data that has already been processed by predetermined processing software, further compressed, and stored in the storage unit 220 is searched. In step S 1800 following step S 1790, a process for expanding the searched image data is performed. In step S 1810 following step S 1800, it is determined whether the decompression process is completed. If it is determined that the expansion process has not been completed, the process returns to step S1800. If it is determined that the expansion process has been completed, the process proceeds to step S177, and an image signal is output to the image signal output unit 250. In this case as well, from the infrared communication unit 150 of the camera phone 100, the red When an infrared signal for external input switching is transmitted to the external communication unit 350, the image signal output from the storage device 200 is displayed on the television 300.

If the image data designated from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 has already been transmitted to another storage device, the designated image data has not yet been received by the storage device. In that case, when the image data search process is performed in step S1790, a process for determining the presence or absence of image data may be performed. In the process of determining the presence or absence of image data, if it is determined that there is image data, the process proceeds to step S1800. If it is determined that there is no image data, a process for sending a signal instructing the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 to transmit the image data is performed. Then, go to step S172.

[0090] After performing the above processing, in step S178, it is determined whether or not the latest updated image processing software is received from the mobile phone. If it is determined that the latest updated image processing software has been received, the process advances to step S179 to perform processing for handling the new image processing software. The process of step S179 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the latest updated image processing software has not been received, the process proceeds to step S180.

In step S180, the storage device 200 performs compression processing of the image data output to the television 300, and then stores the compressed image data in the storage unit 220. As a result, the image can be output to the television 300 and displayed thereafter simply by designating the stored image data name. In addition, image data created by a new improved version of image processing software, which will be described later, is compressed and saved over the image data processed by the old processing software. The original image data sent from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 and not subjected to image processing is also stored. This is because, if different image processing software is sent in the future, this original image data is processed. When the image data saving process ends, the storage apparatus 200 enters a standby state. At this time, if no operation is performed on the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, the storage device 200 continues the process of outputting the same image data to the television.

Next, details of the handling process of the new image processing software will be described with reference to FIG.

This is enabled in step S163 of the flowchart shown in FIG. This is the processing content when the interruption of the new image processing software reception processing was strong. This interrupt processing occurs when an image processing software supplier accesses via the Internet and receives new image processing software, and determines how to handle the received new image processing software. Is. Further, as described above, the flowchart processing shown in FIG. 19 is the content of step S179 in the flowchart shown in FIG. In other words, the handling flow of the new image processing software shown in Fig. 19 works even when the mobile phone 100 with a camera receives new image processing software from an image processing software provider and transfers it to the storage device 200. To do.

In step S181, it is determined whether or not the received new image processing software is image processing software for a new model. If it is determined that the received software is not image processing software for a new model, the process proceeds to step S182. If there was a direct access from the new model camera phone 100, even if it was the first access from a cell phone, the new model camera phone 100 in step S173 of the flowchart shown in FIG. Image processing software compatible with is already stored. Therefore, if you proceed to Step S182, you can use the newly updated image processing software or multiple models compatible with the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 that has accessed the storage device 200 so far. This is the case when new shared image processing software is received.

In step S182, it is determined whether or not the new image processing software is within the contract conditions.

If it is determined that the contract condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S183. If it is determined that the contract condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S190.

In step S183, it is determined whether or not the handling flow of the new image processing software is started by the image processing software reception interrupt enabled in step S163 of FIG. If it is determined that the image processing software reception interrupt has started, the process proceeds to step S184. In this case, the TV may not be turned on or may not be switched to the external input, so there is a possibility that the TV is turned on and the external input switching process is performed in step S184. Proceed to step S185. Accordingly, if an image is output from the storage device 200, it can be displayed on a television. On the other hand, if the determination in step S183 is negative, is the TV turned on and switched to external input? Then, the process proceeds to step S185.

[0096] In step S185, a predetermined demo function for processing the received image data with a demonstration function (demonstration function) and outputting the image to the television so as to be comparable with the image processed with the old function. To work. Images processed by the demo function are for display only and cannot be stored.

[0097] In step S186, during the demonstration display, a display asking whether or not a new contract is necessary for whether or not to pay a fee for the new function is performed on the television screen. When the user indicates the intention of the contract, the process proceeds to step S187, and the new contract is processed by the Internet communication between the GUI function on the TV screen and the software provider. When the new contract processing is completed, in step S188, the limitation of the demo function is released, and all the functions of the new software can be used. In step S189 following step S188, the new image processing software is stored in the storage apparatus 200. Therefore, the image processed with the new function can be stored. On the other hand, when the new contract is rejected, the new software is stored in the storage device 200 with the demo functions limited, and unless the processing for rejecting the subsequent execution is performed, the predetermined software is stored. The demo is repeated according to the program.

In step S181, if there is an access from an image processing software supplier through the Internet before access from the first mobile phone, the process proceeds to step S189. Image processing software suppliers are engaged in supplying lenses to mobile phones tied up with image processing software, and image processing software is supplied free of charge in order to popularize new models. Therefore, in this case, all functions are stored in the storage device 200 in a usable state.

[0099] In step S182, if the new image processing software is within the contract conditions, step S182

After the limitation of the demonstration function is automatically canceled at 190, the function is stored in the storage apparatus 200 at step S189.

[0100] As described above, in any case, when the new image processing software is stored, the procedure for handling the new image processing software ends.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the detailed contents of the processing in step S175 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, that is, the image processing performed in the storage device. Figure In step S191, information for determining the image processing software to be used is detected based on the Bluetooth signal from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. This information may be specific information that specifies image processing software, or may simply be information that specifies the type of mobile phone 100 with a camera. The storage device 200 normally stores a plurality of image processing software corresponding to a plurality of mobile phones. Accordingly, in step S192, one software is selected from the plurality of image processing software based on the determined information. In this case, if the storage apparatus 200 stores only one image processing software, that software is selected.

[0102] In step S193, it is determined whether or not shooting information such as a focal length at the time of shooting is included in the header portion of the image information transmitted by Bluetooth communication. Image processing software includes a function to correct various aberrations such as distortion and lateral chromatic aberration of mobile phone lenses, but in the case of a mobile phone with a zoom lens, the aberration varies depending on the focal length. . For this reason, image processing software for zoom lens models has a function of correcting aberrations that vary depending on the focal length. If it is determined in step S193 that the transmission image information includes photographing information such as a focal length, the process proceeds to step S194. In step S194, different image processing is selected and executed according to the photographing information such as the focal length, and the process proceeds to step S195. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S193 that there is no shooting information, the process proceeds to step S195 without performing image processing according to the shooting information.

[0103] Through the above process, after image processing optimum for the transmission image is executed, in step S195, corrections such as distortion and lateral chromatic aberration that have not been corrected by the lens of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 are also executed. In this way, aberrations are corrected by the functions of the storage device 200 with flexibility in space and cost, so that aberrations remain for the optical lens mounted in the camera phone 100 with limited space. It is possible to leave it untouched. In this way, it is possible to reduce the size and cost of the mobile phone itself without damaging the image displayed on the television 300. In addition, by properly balancing aberration correction by optical design on the mobile phone 100 side and aberration correction by image processing on the storage device 200 side, beautiful images can be displayed on the display screen of the TV 300. Can provide the most cost-effective products as one system.

[0104] Now, the image selected in step S2 of Fig. 7 and transmitted in step S3 includes an image shot in the TV display image shooting mode and an image shot in the normal shooting mode. . The image processing in step S5 is performed on both the image shot in the television display image shooting mode and the image shot in the normal shooting mode. This image processing includes processing for adapting the image input to the image processing unit 230 to the shape of the display screen of the television. If this processing is performed prior to the processing in step S195 in FIG. 20, the processing load in step S195 is reduced, which is preferable. Hereinafter, processing for adapting the image input to the image processing unit 230 to the shape of the display screen of the television will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 34 may be performed before force step S191, which is described as being performed between step S194 and step S195.

In step S 1011, it is determined whether the input image is a vertical image power 4-yellow image. This determination is performed based on posture information from the posture sensor 190 or posture information obtained by image analysis of the sky position of the captured image, the direction of the person's face, the landscape, and the like. Posture information is stored as one piece of related information. If it is determined that the image is a vertical image, the process proceeds to step S1012. If it is determined that the image is a horizontal image, the process proceeds to step S1014. If there is no information for determining whether the image is a vertical image or a horizontal image, the image is regarded as a vertical image and the process proceeds to step S1012.

In step S1012, it is determined whether or not the input image is an image captured in the television display image capturing mode. In the image captured in the TV display image capturing mode, information to that effect is recorded as related information at the time of capturing. If it is determined that the image is captured in the television display image capturing mode, the process proceeds to step S1013. If it is determined that the image is not captured in the television display image capturing mode, the process proceeds to step S1014.

In step S 1013, it is determined whether or not the related information includes frame line information including the shape and position of the frame line 121. If it is determined that it is not included, the process proceeds to step S1014. If it is determined that it is included, the process proceeds to step S1016. As described above, when the image recorded with the camera-equipped mobile phone is the image recorded in the recording unit 140 as the image within the frame 121, the related information does not include the frame information, so step S1014. To go to Become.

[0108] In step S1014, the aspect ratio of the display surface 330 of the television 300 obtained in advance from the television 300 and stored in the image processing unit 230 is compared with the aspect ratio of the image. The process proceeds to step S1015. If there is no significant difference, it is determined that there is a match. However, when the aspect ratio of the display surface 330 is 3: 4, even if the aspect ratio of the image is close to 3: 4, it is determined that the horizontal image matches and the vertical image does not match. In step S1015, the maximum rectangular portion of the aspect ratio of the display surface 330 is cut out from the image, and the process proceeds to step S195 in FIG.

On the other hand, in step S1016, based on the frame line information, the portion inside the frame line 121 is cut out, and the process proceeds to step S191 in FIG. Then, after step S6 and step S7 in FIG. 7, in step S8, the clipped image is displayed on the display surface 330-cup of the television 300.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the update interrupt processing of the image processing software in the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. The interrupt processing of FIG. 21 is the same as that shown in FIG. 12 showing the basic flow of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. In step S103, the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 receives image processing software from the vendor and receives new image processing software via the mobile phone line. The image processing software reception interrupt occurs and the software update flow starts.

[0111] Regarding the software that the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 receives from the image processing software provider, the software that is installed and used on the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 itself, and the function that is transferred to the storage device 200 for the first time. There is an image processing software for the storage device 200. Hereinafter, only the latter image processing software described so far will be described. When there is an access from an image processing software provider using the Internet connection function provided in the normal camera-equipped mobile phone 100, the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 first receives new image processing software in step S201. The received image processing software may be update software unique to the mobile phone 100 with its power, or may be software that can be shared by multiple models. Depending on the contract between the image processing software provider and the mobile phone holder, this image processing software can be used as a software within the contract conditions. May be available. In any case But first, it's limited so that only the demo function works.

[0112] In step S202 following step S201, it is determined whether or not the received image processing software is within the contract conditions. If it is determined that it is within the contract conditions, the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, the limitation of the demo functions is automatically canceled, and after all the functions have become available, they are stored in the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 in step S204. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S202 that the contract condition is not satisfied, it is stored in the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 in step S204 while the demonstration function limitation force S is applied.

[0113] When the new image processing software is stored as described above, the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 enters a standby state. The image processing software stored in the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is transferred to the storage device 200 when the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 accesses the storage device 200 next time. As described above, the image processing software for the storage apparatus 200 is basically installed in the storage apparatus 200 finally via the camera-equipped mobile phone 100.

[0114] Second Embodiment

The image display system in the second embodiment is obtained by partially changing the configuration of the storage device 200 of the first embodiment. FIG. 22 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the storage device 200A according to the second embodiment. The storage device 200A is obtained by adding an infrared communication unit 280 to the storage device 200 of the first embodiment. The infrared communication unit 280 outputs an input switching signal to the television 300 in place of the infrared communication unit 150 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 of the first embodiment.

[0115] The operation flow in the second embodiment will be described. Regarding the operation flow of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, in the operation flow of FIG. 14 described above, the step S128 in which the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 confirms the completion of image processing in the storage device 200 and the power mobile phone 100 to the TV 300 On the other hand, step S130 for transmitting the input switching signal of the television 300 becomes unnecessary.

[0116] Regarding the operation flow of the storage device, in the operation flow of FIG. 18 described above, after the end of the image processing is detected in step S176, the image signal is output to the output terminal, whereby the image signal is output to the television 300. In addition to step S177, What is necessary is just to add the step which transmits the signal for television input switching to Bi300.

[0117] Instead of the infrared communication unit 280, an input switching signal is generated and output to the TV 300 via the connection cable, and the input switching signal is received. The TV 300 may be provided with an input switching signal input unit that inputs to the display control unit 340.

[0118] Third Embodiment One

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a conceptual configuration of an image display system according to the third embodiment. The image display system according to the third embodiment is a system in which the Bluetooth communication unit, the image processing unit, the storage unit, etc. of the storage device 200 shown in FIG. Yes. That is, this image display system is composed of a camera-equipped mobile phone 100 and a high-definition large-screen digital broadcast-compatible television (digital television) 400.

[0119] An image transmitted from the mobile phone 100 with a camera by Bluetooth communication is received by the Bluetooth communication unit 461 of the storage unit 460, and then subjected to predetermined image processing by the image processing unit 463, and the external signal display mode. Displayed on digital TV 400 switched to.

[0120] Details of the digital television 400 of the image display system in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The digital television 400 includes a broadcast receiving unit 410 that receives a digital television broadcast, an external signal input unit 420, a display unit 430, an input switching unit 440, an infrared communication unit 450, and the like. The external signal input unit 420 receives a signal from an external device such as a DVD device or a VTR device. Display unit 430 displays images from a television broadcast or an external device. The input switching unit 440 performs a process of switching the display on the display unit 430 between television broadcasting and an image from an external device.

[0121] The digital television 400 further includes a storage unit 460 including a Bluetooth communication unit 461, an image processing unit 463, a storage unit 462, and the like. The Bluetooth communication unit 461 communicates with the Bluetooth communication unit 160 of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 and receives a photographed image from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. The image processing unit 463 performs image processing on the received image and outputs it to the input switching unit 440 and outputs an input switching signal. Image processing The processing unit 463 further outputs the image subjected to the image processing to the storage unit 462. The storage unit 462 records the image received from the image processing unit 463. The storage unit 462 also outputs the requested image to the input switching unit 440 based on a request to output the recorded image to the television 300. The input switching unit 440 handles the image output from the image processing unit 463 and the storage unit 462 in the same manner as the image from the external signal input unit 420.

[0122] The operation flow in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 18 described above. In FIG. 14 illustrating the operation flow of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, in the third embodiment, step S128 for detecting completion of image processing in the image processing unit 463, and input from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 to the TV 300 are performed. The step S130 for transmitting the switching signal to the television 300 becomes unnecessary. Regarding the operation flow of the storage device, in the operation flow of FIG. 18 described above, when the end of the image processing is detected in step S176, the image data that has undergone the image processing is output to the input switching unit 440 in step S177. A step for outputting the input switching signal may be added.

[0123] As a modification of the third embodiment, the input switching signal of the television 300 may be transmitted from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. In that case, instead of step S128 in FIG. 14 describing the operation flow of the camera-equipped mobile phone 100, as described above, the time required for image processing on the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 side is set in advance. When the set time elapses, an infrared signal for switching the screen of the television 300 is transmitted in step S130. Regarding the operation flow of the storage apparatus, in the operation flow of FIG. 18 described above, when the end of the image processing is detected in step S176, the step of outputting the image processed image data to the input switching unit 440 in step S177. Should be added.

[0124] In the method of performing distortion processing after switching the display screen of television 300, no-screen display is performed during the distortion processing. However, in the above-described first to third embodiments, the display screen of the television 300 is turned off for the first time when the predetermined distortion correction processing is completed for the image data transmitted from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. In other words, the viewer of the television 300 can enjoy a comfortable viewing. [0125] Fourth Embodiment

The screen display system in the fourth embodiment is configured to switch the display of the television 300 simultaneously with the display instruction to the television 300 from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. At that time, during the period when the above-described distortion correction processing is performed, a standby screen stored in advance in the television 300 is displayed so that the viewer does not feel uncomfortable.

Also in this case, the system configuration and the operation flow are the same as those in the first to third embodiments described so far, except for some steps in the flow of FIG. 14 and FIG. Here, description will be made with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26 corresponding to FIGS. In FIGS. 25 and 26, steps having the same processing contents as those in FIGS. 14 and 18 are denoted by the same step numbers.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the television display interrupt process corresponding to FIG.

In FIG. 25, step S1221 for newly transmitting a TV input switching infrared signal is inserted between step S122 and step S123. Accordingly, the process of step S130 provided between step S129 and step S131 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, that is, the process of transmitting an infrared signal for television input switching is omitted. As a result, a standby screen output from the force storage device 200, which will be described later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 26 is a flow of signal reception operation from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 in the storage apparatus 200 corresponding to FIG. Similarly to FIG. 18, in FIG. 26, if there is an access for displaying on the television 300 from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 via Bluetooth communication, the storage device 200 will interrupt the reception of the mobile phone signal and The television display flow in the storage device 200 starts. When this flow starts, new standby screen data is immediately output to the output terminal in step S1700. At this time, since the television 300 has been switched to the external input display operation as described in FIG. 25, this standby screen is displayed.

Furthermore, in FIG. 18, the image signal is output for the first time between step S176 and step S178, but in the new step S1770, the standby signal that has been output until then is output. Instead of the display screen, it outputs an image signal for which processing such as distortion correction of image data corresponding to the mobile screen has been completed.

[0130] With the above-described new operation flow, the standby screen can be immediately displayed on the television 300 based on the display instruction from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100. Further, when the correction processing for distortion and the like is completed, the screen after the correction processing can be displayed on the television 300 instead of the standby screen.

[0131] The standby screen display operation corresponding to the first to third embodiments can be easily understood as in the case of the operation of the fourth embodiment.

[0132] First Embodiment 1

By the way, in addition to the normal one-screen display function for displaying the image of the selected channel of the television broadcast or the image input to the external signal input unit on the display unit, the television has the display unit. Some have a two-screen display function that displays two different images side by side at the same time. Two different types of images can be combined with two different types of television broadcasts, television broadcasts and images input to the external signal input unit.

[0133] The normal one-screen display and two-screen display are shown in Fig. 27.

(Hereinafter referred to as the remote control) The 2700's two-screen button 2710 switches each time the button is pressed (see Figure 28). During a two-screen display, one of the two screens can be used to switch channels for TV broadcasts and to switch the input on the display unit to the image input to the external signal input unit. Set on the screen. On the screen where channel switching and input switching are possible, as shown in FIG. 28, a character 2800 “operation” is displayed. Operations such as channel switching, volume adjustment, and input switching on the operation screen are the same as in the normal single screen display. On the other screen that is not the operation screen, channel switching and input switching cannot be performed.

[0134] Each time you press the “Operation screen” button 2720 on the remote control 2700, the operation screen is switched between the right screen and the left screen, and the display “Operation” 2800 is displayed between the left and right screens. Move (see Figure 29). In addition, each time the “Left / Right” button 2730 on the remote control is pressed, the right and left screens are switched (see Fig. 30). However, the setting of the operation screen is not changed. The left screen sound is output to the speaker. The sound on the right screen is the headphone jack Is output.

[0135] Remote control 2700 instruction signals (2 screen switching signal, operation screen switching signal, left / right switching signal, input switching signal, etc.) are transmitted from the remote control 2700's infrared communication section, and the TV's infrared It is transmitted to the communication unit. The TV performs a corresponding switching operation based on the instruction signal received by the infrared communication unit.

[0136] Next, a case will be described in which an image transmitted from the camera-equipped mobile phone 100 is displayed on a television and viewed using the two-screen display function. The storage device in the fifth embodiment is a partial modification of the storage device 200A in the second embodiment. FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage apparatus 200B with partial changes. The storage device 200B generates various instruction signals, such as a two-screen switching signal, an operation screen switching signal, a left / right switching signal, and an input switching signal, in accordance with instructions from the control unit 270, with respect to the storage device 200A in FIG. In addition, an instruction signal generation unit 290 that outputs to the infrared communication unit 280 is added. It should be noted that an internet connection 260 may be provided which is not shown in the drawing. The infrared communication unit 280 transmits various instruction signals from the instruction signal generation unit 290 to the television 300 by infrared communication. Television 300 performs corresponding switching operations based on the instruction signal received by infrared communication unit 350. The television 300 performs each switching operation also based on various instruction signals from the remote controller 2700.

Now, as shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 6, the storage apparatus 200 B is connected to the television 300. Specifically, the external signal input unit 320 of the television 300 is connected.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 32, a flow of processing in the storage device 200B in the case of viewing an image of a camera-equipped mobile phone on the television 300 using the two-screen display function will be described. In the storage device 200B, information indicating whether or not to use the two-screen display function is set, for example, as the setting state of the switching switch or data stored in the storage unit 220.

[0139] In addition, the storage device 200B determines whether or not the TV 300 is displaying two screens and whether the left or right screen is the operation screen by a method such as infrared communication with the TV 300. Can be detected. The process of the flow in FIG. 32 is inserted between step S 176 and step S 178 of the flow in FIG. [0140] In step S1761, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the two-screen display function is used is set in the storage apparatus 200B. If it is determined that the information indicating that the two-screen display function is to be used is set, the process proceeds to step S1762, and if it is determined that the information is not set, it is the same as a normal television having no two-screen display function. Then, the process proceeds to step S177 to perform the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG.

[0141] In step S1762, it is determined whether television 300 is currently displaying two screens. If it is determined that two screens are not displayed, the process proceeds to step S1763. If it is determined that two screens are displayed, the process proceeds to step S1767.

In step S1763, an image signal is output to image signal output section 250. This process is the same as step S177 in FIG. The image signal output to the image signal output unit 250 is input to the external signal input unit 320 of the television 300. In step S1764 following step S1763, the instruction signal generation unit 290 generates a two-screen switching signal and transmits it from the infrared communication unit 280. When the TV 300 receives the two-screen switching signal, it switches to the two-screen display state. At that time, the television broadcast screen is displayed on the left screen. This is to ensure that the sound of the TV broadcast is output to the speakers. Also, change the right screen to the operation screen.

In step S1765 following step S1764, the instruction signal generation unit 290 generates an input switching signal and transmits it from the infrared communication unit 280. When the television 300 receives the input switching signal, the television 300 switches the operation screen display to the image input to the external signal input unit 320. As a result, a television broadcast image is displayed on the left screen, and an image from the storage device 200B is displayed on the right screen.

In step S 1766, the instruction signal generation unit 290 generates the input switching signal again and transmits it from the infrared communication unit 280. As a result, the operation screen is changed to the left screen. This is to make it easy to change the channel and volume of the TV broadcast being displayed on the left screen. As a result of the above, it is possible to view the image specified by the mobile phone with camera 100 on the right screen of the TV 300 in the two-screen display state, and at the same time, it is possible to continue watching TV broadcasts on the left screen.

[0145] If necessary, the screen on the side where the image being viewed is displayed is used as the operation screen. If you press button 2710 to switch TV 300 from two-screen display to single-screen display, the image will be displayed in full screen on TV 300, so you can view the image in detail. To use the screen on which the image being viewed is displayed as the operation screen, use the “Change Left / Right” button 2730 to swap the left and right screens, or use the “Operation Screen” button 2720 to operate the screen. Move the screen settings to the right screen.

Thereafter, the processing after step S178 in FIG. 18 is performed. Note that these processes are performed in parallel with image recognition and TV broadcast viewing.

[0147] Next, in step S1767, the right screen is set as the operation screen with reference to the state of the television 300 being displayed on the two screens. If the operation screen needs to be changed, the instruction signal generation unit 290 generates an input switching signal and transmits it from the infrared communication unit 280. If there is no need to change the operation screen, nothing is done.

In step S 1768, the image signal is output to image signal output section 250. This process is the same as step S177 in FIG. In step S 1769 following step S 1768, the instruction signal generation unit 290 generates an input switching signal and transmits it from the infrared communication unit 280. When the television 300 receives the input switching signal, the television 300 switches to a state in which an image from the storage device is displayed.

In step S 1770, the instruction signal generation unit 290 generates the input switching signal again and transmits it from the infrared communication unit 280. As a result, the operation screen is changed to the left screen. The state after step S1770 is the same as the state after step S1766 described above. Thereafter, the processing after step S178 in FIG. 18 is performed.

In the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 32, the output of the two-screen switching signal (step S1764) and the input switching signal (step S1765 and step S1769) are output to the image signal (step S 1763 and step S 1768). Therefore, the display on the display unit 320 of the television 300 does not become a no-signal state.

[0151] As in the modification of the screen display system in the second embodiment, instead of the infrared communication unit 280, various instruction signals are input to the input switching signal input unit provided on the television 300 using a connection cable. You may make it do.

[0152] In the above description, the image from the storage device 200B is displayed on the display unit of the television 300. It is assumed that the state before starting is a state of watching TV broadcast. However, the external signal input unit 320 of the television 300 has a plurality of external signal input terminals, for example, the external signal input terminal 1 and the external signal input terminal 2, each time an input switching signal is input, The display image is switched to TV broadcast → input to external signal input terminal 1 → input to external signal input terminal 2 → TV broadcast in order, and then the external image other than the external signal input terminal to which the storage device 200B is connected is displayed. Even in a state where an image based on an input signal from an image device connected to the signal input terminal, such as a video tape recorder, is displayed. When switching to the two-screen display, the image based on the signal from the video tape recorder etc. is displayed on the screen that is not the screen that displays the image based on the signal from the two-screen display storage device 200B.

[0153] In this case, in step S1766 or step S1769, the image based on the signal from the storage device 200B is displayed on the screen other than the screen on which the image based on the signal from the video tape recorder or the like is displayed. Generate and output an input switching signal so that is displayed. That is, if a video tape recorder or the like is connected to the external signal input terminal 1 and the storage device 200B is connected to the external signal input terminal 2, the input switching signal is output once. If a video tape recorder or the like is connected to the external signal input terminal 2 and the storage device 200B is connected to the external signal input terminal 1, the input switching signal is output twice.

Note that the configuration for viewing the instruction image from the camera-equipped mobile phone by using the two-screen display function of the television can also be realized by a system similar to FIG. Fig. 33 is a block diagram of the configuration of a high-definition 'large-screen digital television 400A used in that case. The high-definition 'large-screen digital television 400A is a storage unit 460A in which the instruction signal generator 464 is added to the storage unit 460 of the high-definition' large-screen digital television 400 in FIG.

[0155] In response to a command from control unit 470, instruction signal generation unit 464 generates various instruction signals such as a two-screen switching signal, an operation screen switching signal, a left / right switching signal, and an input switching signal, and inputs them. Output to switching unit 440. In response to each instruction signal, the input switching section 440 switches the high-quality 'large-screen digital TV 400A between single-screen display and dual-screen display, Switch on the right screen, switch the right screen and the left screen, and switch the display on the display unit 430 between the TV broadcast image and the image based on the input signal to the external signal input unit 420. The control unit 470 executes necessary processing according to the flow shown in FIG.

[0156] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Other embodiments conceivable within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention are also included in the scope of the present invention.

[0157] This application is based on the following documents, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference: Japanese Patent Application No. 2005-058444 (filed March 3, 2005)

Japanese patent application 2005-165842 (June 2005 application)

Japanese patent application 2005— 165843 (filed June 6, 2005)

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] Camera phones are

A camera unit for taking an image of the subject;

A shooting mode selection section for selecting a shooting mode;

And a warning unit that issues a warning so as to capture a lateral image when the shooting mode selection unit selects a specific shooting mode.

[2] In the camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 1,

When the specific shooting mode is selected, an image with a high pixel count is shot.

[3] In the camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 1,

A display unit for displaying an image captured by the camera unit;

As the warning, a horizontally long rectangular shape is displayed on the display unit.

[4] In the camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 3,

The rectangular shape is displayed in one of a frame line and an image shape.

[5] The camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 3 or 4,

A setting unit for setting an image shape to be displayed on the television;

The rectangular shape is an image shape set in the setting unit.

[6] The camera-equipped mobile phone according to any one of claims 3 to 5,

An output unit that outputs an image captured by the camera unit to the outside;

The output unit outputs the rectangular image to the outside in response to a predetermined operation on the camera-equipped mobile phone.

[7] In the camera-equipped mobile phone according to any one of claims 3 to 5,

A recording unit that records an image captured by the camera unit;

When shooting is performed by the camera unit in a state where the warning unit is warning, the recording unit records the rectangular image.

[8] The camera-equipped mobile phone according to any one of claims 3 to 5,

A recording unit for recording an image captured by the camera unit;

A reproduction unit that reproduces the image recorded in the recording unit and displays the image on the display unit; The reproduction unit according to claim 3, wherein the reproduction unit displays the same display as the warning when reproducing an image shot by the camera unit and recorded in the recording unit in a state where the warning unit performs a warning. In camera phones,

The camera-equipped mobile phone has a structure that can be switched between a first state in which the display unit is visible from the outside and a second state in which the display unit is not visible from the outside. The warning is different between the first state and the second state.

The camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 9,

The warning unit issues a warning when the camera-equipped mobile phone is in the first state.

The camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 9,

The warning unit does not give a warning when the camera-equipped mobile phone is in the second state. The camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 9,

The camera-equipped mobile phone includes a first portion having the display portion and a second partial force having the camera portion, and the first portion and the second portion have a first axis. Is connected to open and close by

The first state and the second state are switched according to opening and closing of the first part and the second part.

The mobile phone with a camera according to claim 12,

The first portion is further rotatable about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis;

The first state and the second state are switched according to opening / closing of the first part and the second part and rotation of the first part.

The camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 9,

A sub-display unit provided at a position that is visible from the outside when the camera-equipped mobile phone is in the second state;

The warning unit displays a warning on the sub-display unit when the camera-equipped mobile phone is in the second state.

The camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 3, It further includes an attitude sensor that detects the attitude of the camera-equipped mobile phone, and the warning unit is not in an attitude suitable for taking an image of the horizontal position of the camera-equipped mobile phone by the attitude sensor. Alert when detected

[16] In the camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 3,

A posture sensor for detecting the posture of the camera-equipped mobile phone;

When the photographing mode selection unit selects the specific photographing mode and the posture sensor detects that the posture is not suitable for photographing a lateral image, the rectangular partial image is displayed. Take a picture.

[17] In the camera-equipped mobile phone according to claim 1,

The warning performed by the warning unit is a display for instructing to take a picture with the camera-equipped mobile phone sideways.

[18] The camera-equipped mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 17,

The specific shooting mode is a mode for shooting an image to be displayed on a television.

[19] Connected to an external signal input unit of a television having a two-screen display function capable of simultaneously displaying images based on signals from two different signal sources. As one of the two different signal sources, An image device that outputs an image signal to the television is:

A first signal generator for generating a one-screen / two-screen switching signal for switching the display state of the television between a one-screen display and a two-screen display;

A second signal generating unit that generates one of the two display screens of the two-screen display, and that generates an operation screen switching signal for alternately switching an operation screen in which a predetermined operation on the display screen is effective between the two screens;

A third signal generation unit for generating an input signal switching signal for switching the television display between an image based on a television broadcast and an image based on an input signal to an external signal input unit;

A first signal output unit for outputting the one-screen / two-screen switching signal to the television; A second signal output unit that outputs the operation screen switching signal to the television; a third signal output unit that outputs the input signal switching signal to the television; and A control unit that outputs to an external signal input unit of the television, sets the television to a two-screen display state, and further displays an image based on an input signal to the external signal input unit on one screen of the two-screen display. Equipped.

[20] The imaging device according to claim 19,

The television outputs an audio signal corresponding to a predetermined screen out of the two screens at once,

The control unit sets a screen on which an image other than the image based on the image signal is displayed as the predetermined screen.

[21] The imaging device according to claim 19,

The control unit finally sets a screen that displays an image other than the image based on the image signal as the operation screen.

[22] In the imaging device according to claim 19,

One signal generator serves as the first signal generator, the second signal generator, and the third signal generator.

[23] In the imaging device according to claim 19,

One signal output unit serves as the first signal output unit, the second signal output unit, and the third signal output unit.

[24] In the imaging device according to any one of claims 19 to 23,

A detector that detects whether or not the television is displaying two screens, and which screen of the two-screen display is an operation screen;

The control unit controls each signal generation unit and each signal output unit according to a detection result of the detection unit.

[25] The imaging device according to any one of claims 19 to 24,

It further includes a receiver for receiving a signal of a mobile phone with camera,

The control unit displays an image based on predetermined image data on the television. The control is performed in response to receiving an instruction signal from the camera-equipped mobile phone.

[26] A television with a two-screen display function that can simultaneously display images based on signals from two different signal sources.

An external signal input unit that receives an image signal as one of the two types of signal sources; a one-screen Z2 screen switching unit that switches the display state of the television between a one-screen display and a two-screen display;

An operation screen switching section for switching an operation screen in which a predetermined operation on the display screen is effective between the two screens;

An input signal switching unit that switches between an image based on a television broadcast and an image based on an input signal to the external signal input unit;

A control unit that controls the respective units to bring the television into a two-screen display state, and displays an image based on an input signal to the external signal input unit on one screen of the two-screen display. .

[27] The image processing device

An input unit for inputting an image;

An image processing unit that identifies an image portion that conforms to the display surface shape of the television based on information about the display surface shape of the television that displays the image among the images input to the input unit;

And an output unit that outputs the image specified by the image processing unit to the television.

[28] In the image processing device according to claim 27,

The image processing unit generates a partial image having a predetermined shape from the image input to the input unit in order to identify an image portion suitable for the shape of the display surface of the television.

[29] The image processing device according to claim 27,

The image processing unit adds information indicating an image portion having a shape suitable for the display surface shape of the television to the image in order to specify an image portion suitable for the shape of the television display surface. [30] The image processing device according to any one of Claims 27 to 29, wherein the input unit is further input with information related to a display surface shape of the television, and the image processing unit is input to the input unit. The image portion is identified based on the input information regarding the display surface shape of the television.

[31] In the image processing device according to claim 30,

The image and information related to the shape of the display surface of the television are input to the input unit by a mobile phone equipped with a camera.

[32] The image processing device according to claim 27,

The image processing unit obtains information regarding the display surface shape of the television from the television.

[33] At least a television having a display for displaying television broadcasts

An input unit for inputting images other than TV broadcasts;

An image processing unit that identifies an image portion suitable for the shape of the display unit based on information on the shape of the display unit;

An output unit that outputs an image specified by the image processing unit, and the display unit displays an image output from the output unit.