CN1703082A - Photographing and recording system - Google Patents

Abstract

A photographing and recording system including electronic equipment with a photographing function has a transmitter, a receiver, a sound data processor, an imaging device, an image data processor, and an image and sound recorder. The transmitter has one microphone provided for one target, and transmits the sound signal picked up by the microphone. The receiver receives the wireless sound signal sent from the transmitter. The sound data processor generates sound data based on the sound signal. The imaging device generates image-pixel signals corresponding to the target image. The image data processor generates image data based on image-pixel signals. The image and sound recorder records the sound data corresponding to the object and the image data of the object while associating the image data and the sound data with each other so that the sound data is read in accordance with the reading of the image data.

Description

Shooting and Recording System

technical field

The present invention relates to an electronic device with a shooting function, such as a digital still camera/digital video camera, a cellular phone with a camera, and the like. In particular it relates to a recording process of sound and images such as speech.

Background technique

In a digital still camera (digital still camera), movie images can be taken in addition to still images. In addition, sounds such as voices can be recorded when taking still pictures and movie pictures. A microphone is installed in the camera body. When recording a sound and film image, the sound is converted into an electrical signal by a microphone installed in the camera body. The sound data is then generated by the signal processor and stored together with the image data in a memory. The microphone collects sounds in an area close to the camera, such as the voice of the user (photographer), or the voice of someone close to the camera.

Contents of the invention

An object of the present invention is to provide a photographing and recording system included in an electronic device having a photographing function, which can record the sound of an object far away from the electronic device (such as a camera), and when using the recorded image and When audio data is generated, the image data and corresponding audio data are generated. The electronic device is, for example, a mobile electronic device such as a digital still camera/digital video camera, a cellular phone with a camera, and the like. The photographing and recording system according to the invention has a remote transmitter, a receiver, an audio data processor, an imaging device, an image data processor, and an image and audio recorder. For example, electronic equipment has an imaging device, an image data processor, an audio data processor, and an image and audio recorder.

The transmitter has a remote microphone and transmits the sound signal picked up by the microphone. For example, sound signals are transmitted via FM, or signals are defined by the wireless standard "Bluetooth". The receiver receives the audio signal transmitted by wireless transmission from the remote transmitter. The sound data processor generates sound data based on the sound signal. The imaging device generates image-pixel signals corresponding to an object image. The image data processor generates image data based on image-pixel signals. Then, the picture and sound recorder records the picture data and sound data in the memory. At this point, the image and sound recorder records the image data and the sound file while associating the image data and the sound data with each other so that the sound data is read in accordance with the reading of the image data.

The receiver may be provided in the electronic device, or may be connected to the electronic device. The electronic device may have a recording jack having an input terminal for a sound signal, and the receiver may have a sound signal cable inserted into the input terminal to connect the receiver to the input terminal. Electronic equipment.

For example, the image and sound recorder generates an image file of the image data and assigns a file name to the image file. Then, the image and sound recorder generates the sound file of the sound data and assigns it a file name correlated with the file name of the image file. A file name identical to that of the image file can be assigned to the sound file as long as the extensions are different.

As for the start of recording, a sound recording starter can be provided. The sound recording activator has a sound recording button provided on the electronic device and starts the recording of the sound. The image and sound recorder records sound data when the sound recording button is operated. In another aspect, the recording process can be performed automatically. The system may include a record button provided on the electronic device for initiating an image recording process. The image and sound recorder records sound data during a sound recording interval that includes the time interval that the record button is pressed. The sound recording time interval also includes a previous time interval before the record button is pressed and a subsequent time interval after the record button is released.

In order to activate a remote microphone placed close to the target, a microphone activator may be provided on the electronic device. In order to start the recording process with a remote microphone close to the target, a recording enabler can be provided on the remote transmitter which initiates the recording of sound.

An electronic device with a photographing function according to another aspect of the present invention has: a receiver, a sound data processor, an imaging device, and an image data processor. The receiver receives an audio signal transmitted by wireless communication and picked up by a remote microphone. The sound data processor generates sound data based on the sound signal. The imaging device generates image-pixel signals corresponding to an object image. The image data processor generates image data based on the image-pixel signal. The image and sound recorder records the image data and the sound data in a memory while associating the image data and the sound data with each other so that the sound data is read in accordance with the reading of the image data.

An electronic device with a photographing function according to another aspect of the present invention has: an imaging device, an image data processor, a recording jack, an audio data processor, and an image and audio recorder. The imaging device generates image-pixel signals corresponding to an object image. The image data processor generates image data based on image-pixel signals. The recording jack has an input terminal for connecting a signal cable, and the signal circuit transmits the sound signal obtained by the remote microphone and wirelessly transmitted by the remote transmitter to a receiver connected to the signal cable. The sound data processor generates sound data based on the sound signal. The image and sound recorder records the image data and the sound data in the memory while associating the image data and the sound signal with each other so that the sound data is read in accordance with the reading of the image data.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the method of using an electronic device for recording images and sounds includes: i) preparing two cellular phones; ii) connecting a cellular phone for receiving audio signals to the electronic device; Another cellular phone of sound signal provides to a target or object; iv) operate two cellular phones so that contact each other; The image data of the target or object, so that the sound data is read in accordance with the reading of the image data.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for recording images and sounds using a cellular phone with an electronic device includes: i) providing a cellular phone for transmitting a sound signal to an object or object; ii) activating a communication between the two cellular phones and iii) recording the sound data corresponding to the object and the image data of the object or object while associating the image data and the sound data with each other, so that the sound data is read according to the reading of the image data.

Description of drawings

The invention will be better understood from the description of preferred embodiments of the invention set forth below together with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a digital camera according to a first embodiment;

Fig. 2 is a block diagram of a digital camera;

3 is a block diagram of a digital camera according to a second embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a view showing a digital camera according to a third embodiment;

5 is a block diagram of a digital camera according to a third embodiment;

6 is a block diagram of a digital camera of a fourth embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a view showing a pair of cellular phones according to the fifth embodiment;

FIG. 8 is a view showing a method for using a digital camera and a cellular phone according to a fifth embodiment;

Fig. 9 is a view showing a pair of cellular phones according to the sixth embodiment; and

FIG. 10 is a view showing a method for using the cellular phone according to the sixth embodiment.

Detailed ways

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a digital camera according to a first embodiment.

The digital camera 10 is a digital still camera capable of receiving wireless signals and capable of recording images and sounds such as voice or voice. A remote transmitter 20 with a microphone 20A attached to a person or an object transmits analog sound signals to the digital camera 10 . Sound such as voice or the like from the target OB or human body is converted into an electronic signal, and the remote transmitter 20 transmits the sound signal to the camera 10 through wireless communication such as FM. On the front surface of the digital camera 10, a photographing lens 80 and a receiving window 30 are provided. The sound signal is received by the camera via the receiving window 30 . A release button 40 and a sound-record button 50 are provided on the upper surface of the digital camera 10, and an earphone 60 is connected to the side surface of the camera 10. A card slot is formed on a side surface of the camera 10, and a memory card 70 for recording image data and sound data is separately installed in the card slot.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the digital camera 10 . A receiver 11 receives the sound signal transmitted from the transmitter 20 . An audio monitor 12 outputs an audio signal to an earphone 60 via an earphone jack 13 . Headphones 60 are used if listening to recorded voices while viewing captured images.

A sound data processor 14 generates digital sound data on the basis of the received sound signal, and generates a sound file composed of the sound data, and assigns a file name to the generated sound file. A file name processor 15 generates a sound file name on the basis of shooting data and picture numbers indicating a shooting order. The sound files generated at the sound data processor 14 are stored in a sound file memory 16 . The sound file memory 16 operates according to the operation of the sound-record button 50 . That is, the sound file memory 16 stores the sound file when the sound-record button 50 is turned on. A sound file is generated and stored in the sound file memory 16 each time the sound-record button is turned on. When the release button 40 is not pressed in the position where the sound-record button 50 is on, only the sound file is stored in the sound file memory 16 .

An imaging device 21 has a CCD (not shown). Light reflected from the object OB passes through the photographing lens 80 to form an object image on the light receiving area of the CCD. In the imaging device 21, image-pixel signals are generated by the photoelectric effect and subjected to various signal processing such as amplification, white balance adjustment, and the like. Accordingly, an analog image signal is generated. The image signal is fed to an image data processor 24 and an image display 22 . The image display 22 displays an object image on the basis of an image signal fed from the image processor 21 . On the other hand, the image data processor 24 converts the image signal into digital image data. In addition, the image data processor 24 generates an image file and assigns a file name fed from the file name processor 15 to the image file.

Image files are stored in the image file memory 26 . The image file memory 26 acts according to the operation of the release button. That is, the sound file memory 26 stores the sound file when the release button 40 is pressed. In the digital camera 10, the shooting mode can be changed from a still image mode to a movie image mode by operating a mode button (not shown). Therefore, when the release button 40 is pressed, one image file corresponding to a still image is stored in the image file memory 26, or a series of image files corresponding to movie images is stored in the image file memory 26.

The file name processor 15 names the sound file and the image file so that the sound file name and the image file name are related to each other. Specifically, the file name processor 15 assigns a file name of a sound file corresponding to the current sound recording to the image file. Here, a sound file name composed of a recording number and a pointer indicating sound data is assigned to the sound file. The image file name is composed of a serial number and an indicator indicating the image data so that the serial number coincides with that of the corresponding sound file obtained from the current recording. For example, a file name of an image file is set to "04010101.jpg", and a file name of a sound file is set to "04010101.wav".

When movie mode is selected, a series of sequential image files are generated from a series of images. Here, a branch number or alphabet indicating the recording order of a series of images is added to the image file name, ie, the serial number. For example, the file name of the sound file is set to "04010101.wav", and the file names of a series of image files are set to "04010101a.jpg", "04010101b.jpg", . . . accordingly.

A memory controller 17 connects voice files in the sound file memory 16 to corresponding image files in the image file memory 26, and records the image files and the sound files on the memory card 70. The memory card 70 is separated from the camera 10 and installed in a computer (not shown). When reading the image file in the memory card 70, if a sound file name (serial number) is consistent with the image file name (serial number), then this corresponding sound file can be read out from the memory card 70 simultaneously.

Thus, in the first embodiment, the voice of the object OB standing away from the camera 10 is collected by the microphone 20A and transmitted from the transmitter to the digital camera 10 . In the digital camera 10, sound files and image files are generated and associated with each other.

Referring to Fig. 3, a second embodiment is explained. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the sound recording process is automatically performed. Other configurations are similar to those of the first embodiment. The same configurations as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.

Fig. 3 is a block diagram of a digital camera according to a second embodiment.

The digital camera 10 has a recording timing controller 19 that controls the storage timing of audio files. Here, the recording timing controller 19, the audio data processor 14a, and the audio file memory 16a are constituted by a first-in-first-out (FIFO) circuit. While the data camera is turned on, digital sound data is continuously generated in the sound data processor 14a. Thereafter, the sound file is generated in the sound data processor 14a and stored in the sound file memory 16a. The recording time controller controls the recording time so that the audio file composed of the audio data generated in the predetermined time interval "T1" is continuously generated by being updated every time the predetermined time "T1" passes. A previous sound file is stored in the memory 16a until the time "T1" elapses, and when the time "T1" elapses, the previous sound file is automatically deleted and a new sound file is rewritten in the sound file memory 16a. While shooting is not being performed, the time "T1" value of the sound file is stored and updated in the sound file memory 16a.

When the release button 50 is released, the recording time controller 19 stops deleting the time "T1" value of the sound file "V1" generated in the sound data processor 14a. On the other hand, sound data is generated when the release button 40 is pressed (here, the release button 50 is pressed during the time interval "T2"). In addition, after the release button 50 is released, a time interval "T3" value of sound data is generated. The sound data processor 14a generates a sound file consisting of the time "T1" value of the sound data, the time "T2" value of the sound data and the time "T3" value of the sound data, and stores the sound file in the sound file memory 16a middle.

Similar to the first embodiment, image data is generated based on image-pixel signals read from the CCD in the imaging device 21 , and named image files are stored in the image file memory 26 . A filename processor 15a assigns a filename to the sound file for the time interval "T1"+"T2"+"T3" which is consistent with or associated with the image file generated when the release button 40 was pressed.

Referring to Figs. 4 and 5, a third embodiment is explained. The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a receiver is connected to the camera and a sound signal is input via the jack. Other configurations are similar to those of the first embodiment. The same configurations as those in other embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a digital camera according to a third embodiment.

A transmitter 20a having a microphone 20B is held by a subject, and transmits a sound signal to the digital camera 10b in a wireless form such as FM. The digital camera 10b is connected to a receiver arrangement 60a comprising headphones 60b. The receiver arrangement 60a receives the sound signal transmitted from the transmitter 20a, and the sound signal is input to the digital camera 10b via the record jack 27. The microphone 28 provided on the camera 10b is used to record the sound of an object approaching the camera 10b.

Transmitter 20a has a record button 120A and a transmitting circuit (not shown) that transmits infrared light for initiating photography. The digital camera 10b has an infrared light receiver 120B for receiving infrared light. In addition, the digital camera 10b has a microphone button 130B for turning on the microphone 20B, and the transmitter 20a has a recording detector (not shown) which detects a signal transmitted from the camera 10b by pressing the microphone button 130B.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the digital camera 10b. When the receiver kit 60a is connected to the recording jack 27, the sound signal is input to the sound data processor 14 in which digital sound data is generated. On the other hand, when the receiver kit 60 a is separated from the recording jack 27 , the sound signal transmitted from the microphone 28 is input to the sound data processor 14 . The photographer can hear the sound transmitted from the subject through the earphone 60b as shown in FIG. 4 .

When the microphone button 130B is pressed, the transmitter 130C transmits a signal to the transmitter 20a to turn on the microphone 20B. On the other hand, when the record button 120A is pressed, the infrared light receiver 120B receives infrared light, and outputs detection signals to the sound data processor 14 , the file name processor 15 and the image data processor 16 . Accordingly, the sound recording process is started. Similar to the first embodiment, a sound file and image file are generated and stored. Associated filenames are then assigned to the sound and image files.

Referring to Fig. 6, a fourth embodiment is explained. Fig. 6 is a block diagram of a digital camera according to a fourth embodiment. Similar to the second embodiment, in the fourth embodiment, sound data is generated when the digital camera 10c is turned on, and a sound file corresponding to the time interval "T1"+"T2"+"T3" is generated. Other configurations are similar to those of the third embodiment.

Referring to Figs. 7 and 8, a fifth embodiment is explained. The fifth embodiment differs from the third embodiment in that a cellular phone is used. Other configurations are similar to those of the third embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a view showing a digital camera and a pair of cellular phones according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 8 is a view showing a method for using a digital camera and a cellular phone.

A recording adapter 34a having a connection cable 39, a microphone 38a and an earphone 40a is connected to the digital camera 10b. Recording adapter 34a is forked at microphone 28 . One end 37 of the cable 39 is connected to the headphone-microphone jack 32a of the cell phone 40a, while the cable 35 extends from the microphone 38a and one end 36 of the cable 35 is connected to the recording jack 27 on the digital camera 10 . A microphone assembly 34b having a headset 40b and a microphone 38b is connected to the headset-microphone jack 32b on the cell phone 30b. The microphone pin 42 is connected to the outer garment of the target 110 .

Cellular phone 30b is turned on and set to automatic phone call mode. Accordingly, a phone call is automatically set and the photographer 100 can hear the voice of the subject 110 by using the cellular phone 30a. When the target 110 speaks, a voice signal is wirelessly transmitted from the cell phone 30b to the cell phone 30a. Then, the voice signal is input to the camera 10b via the recording adapter 34a. The recording process of image files and sound files is the same as that of the third embodiment.

Thus, in the fifth embodiment, the cellular phones 30a and 30b are used so that voices can be clearly recorded. Note: The camera according to the second embodiment (see FIG. 3 ) may be applied in place of the camera 10b.

Referring to Figs. 9 and 10, a sixth embodiment is explained. The sixth embodiment differs from the fifth embodiment in that a cellular phone with a camera is applied.

Fig. 9 is a view showing a pair of cellular phones. FIG. 10 is a view showing a method for using a cellular phone.

The cellular phone 30a' includes a camera with a zoom function. A headset 34a' is connected to a cell phone 30a', and a headset 34b' is connected to another cell phone 30b'. The configurations of the cellular phone 30a' related to the photographing function are basically the same as those of the camera of the third embodiment.

Finally, those skilled in the art should appreciate that the foregoing description is of a preferred embodiment of the device, and that various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims (12)

1. a shooting and register system that comprises the electronic equipment with shoot function comprises:

A transmitter, it has a microphone, and wirelessly launches the voice signal that is obtained by described microphone;

A receiver, it receives the wireless sound signals by described transmitter emission;

An ADP, it generates voice data on the basis of voice signal;

An imaging device, it produces the image-picture element signal corresponding to a target image;

An image data processor, it generates view data on the basis of image-picture element signal; And

Image and audio recorders, it is recorded in view data and voice data in the memory when view data and voice data is associated with each other, so that according to the voice data that reads of view data.

2. shooting as claimed in claim 1 and register system further comprise: a microphone starter, it is provided in the described electronic equipment and starts the unlatching of described microphone.

3. shooting as claimed in claim 1 and register system further comprise: a record starter, the record that it is provided in described transmitter place and starts sound.

4. shooting as claimed in claim 1 and register system, wherein: described image and audio recorders generate the image file of this view data and specify a filename to give this image file,

Wherein, described image generates an audio files of this voice data with audio recorders and specifies a filename that is associated with the filename of image file to give this audio files.

5. shooting as claimed in claim 1 and register system further comprise: a SoundRec starter, and it has SoundRec button that is provided on the described electronic equipment and the record that starts sound,

Wherein, described image and audio recorders recording voice data when described SoundRec button is operated.

6. shooting as claimed in claim 1 and register system further comprise: a record button, and it is provided on the described electronic equipment and starts an image capture process,

Wherein, SoundRec interim recording voice data in described image and the audio recorders time interval when comprising that described record button is pressed, SoundRec further are included at interval the previous time of described record button before being pressed at interval and after described record button is released time interval subsequently.

7. shooting as claimed in claim 1 and register system, wherein: described receiver provides in described electronic equipment.

8. shooting as claimed in claim 1 and register system, wherein: described electronic equipment has a record socket, and described record socket has an input terminal that is used for voice signal,

Wherein, described receiver has a voice signal cable, and it is inserted into described input terminal so that described receiver is connected to described electronic equipment.

9. electronic equipment with shoot function comprises:

A receiver, it receives by external microphone and obtains the also voice signal of a target of wireless transmission;

An ADP, it generates voice data on the basis of voice signal;

An imaging device, it produces the image-picture element signal corresponding to target image;

An image data processor, it generates view data on the basis of image-picture element signal; With

Image and audio recorders, it is recorded in view data and voice data in the memory when view data and voice data is associated with each other, so that according to the voice data that reads of view data.

10. electronic equipment with shoot function comprises:

An imaging device, it produces the image-picture element signal corresponding to target image;

An image data processor, it generates view data on the basis of image-picture element signal;

A record socket, it has the input terminal that is used to connect a signal cable, the emission of described signal cable by external microphone obtain, from outside transmitter wireless transmission and be connected to the voice signal of the target that receiver received of described signal cable;

An ADP, it generates voice data on the basis of voice signal; With

Image and audio recorders, it is recorded in view data and voice data in the memory when view data and voice data is associated with each other, so that according to the voice data that reads of view data.

11. an electronic equipment document image and a sound method of using claim 10 comprises:

Prepare two cell phones;

A cell phone that is used for receiving voice signal is connected to electronic equipment;

Another cell phone that is used for sending voice signal is offered a target;

Two cell phones are set to telephone call state; And

When view data and voice data were relative to each other, record was corresponding to the voice data of this target and the view data of this target, so that according to the voice data that reads of view data.

12. one kind is used the described electronic equipment of claim 9 and a cell phone to come document image and sound method, comprising:

Provide one to be used for sending the cell phone of voice signal to a target;

Two cell phones are set to telephone call state; And

When view data and voice data is associated with each other, record was corresponding to the voice data of this target and the view data of this target, so that according to the voice data that reads of view data.

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