JP2000275753A - Imaging device and printer - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) Abstract: A captured still image and a voice code image recorded and formed on the same print medium as the print medium on which the still image is recorded and formed can be reliably and easily associated. To be. SOLUTION: Speech data obtained by processing a speech to be converted into a speech code image inputted from a speech input unit 10 in a digital conversion unit 11 and a speech compression unit 12 is stored in a storage unit 13, and associated data generation is performed. The unit 14 generates data for associating the photographed still image recorded and formed on the same print medium with the audio code image, and stores the generated association data in the storage unit 13 with the associated audio. It is stored in association with the data. Then, the output unit 16 outputs the audio data and the association data stored in the storage unit 13 to an external system that records and forms a still image and an audio code image on the print medium.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photographic film type camera used in a photographic image processing system capable of recording an optically readable voice code image on a print medium on which a photographic still image is recorded and formed. The present invention relates to a photographing device such as a camera and an electronic still camera, and a printer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a photographed image processing system capable of recording and forming an audio code image including an optically readable one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode on a print medium on which a photographed still image is recorded and formed is known. Various are known.

[0003] For example, JP-A-60-244146, JP-A-5-224320 and JP-A-6-23146.
No. 6, No. 7-64215, No. 7-12083
No. 2, No. 7-181606, and the like.

According to the photographed image processing systems disclosed in these publications, an optically readable voice code image is recorded and formed on a print medium, so that any of these systems can be used for paper or the like. By integrating the photographed still image and the voice on the print medium, the voice code image can be read by a dedicated reader, etc.
You can easily and easily listen to audio while watching photos.

[0005] Therefore, it is expected that the way of viewing images and sounds is a little different from the way of watching a video movie camera or the like that magnetically records video and audio signals on a tape-shaped magnetic recording medium. You can do it.

[0006] In particular, in the above-mentioned JP-A-6-231466 and JP-A-7-181606, a dot code is picked up as an audio code image that can be optically read by manual scanning on a print medium such as paper. An image recorded and formed together with a still image is disclosed.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a format configuration of the dot code 1. As shown in FIG.

That is, a plurality of blocks 2 are arranged two-dimensionally adjacently to form a dot code 1. Each block 2 has a predetermined arrangement form as a dot image of white dots or black dots corresponding to the value “0” or “1” of the data divided for each block of the data corresponding to the sound. It has an existing data area 3 and a constant number of black continuations arranged at the four corners of each block 2 used to find a reference point for detecting each dot (data dot 4) of that data area 3 Marker 5,
And a block address pattern 6 including an error detection or error correction code arranged between the markers 5 so that the plurality of different blocks 2 can be identified at the time of reading.

Thus, according to the dot code 1, even if the size of the entire dot code is larger than the imaging field 7 of the reading means (not shown), the reading means manually scans the dot code. By sequentially capturing images while dividing the area, the reading can be performed. In other words, even if the dot code 1 cannot be imaged in one shot, if the address given to the block 2 can be read and recognized, the original data is re-read from the data of each block by the address. It is possible to build.

Therefore, the above-mentioned dot code makes it possible to practically record and form audio information on paper or the like which cannot be realized by a conventional one-dimensional or two-dimensional bar code. Is expected to be used as a code image that can be used very suitably.

[0011]

However, the photographing apparatus used in this kind of photographed image processing system still needs to be improved.

That is, in an actual shooting situation, the captured still image and the voice code image recorded and formed on the same print medium as the print medium on which the still image is recorded and formed surely correspond to each other. The point is that it needs to be done.

If this point is not solved satisfactorily, it becomes impossible to associate the photographed still image with the audio code image, and finally, the desired photographed still image and the audio code image are placed on the same print medium. This leads to a disadvantage that recording cannot be performed.

[0014] The above-mentioned publication does not disclose specific measures regarding the above points.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has been made in consideration of a photographed still image and an audio code image recorded and formed on the same print medium as the print medium on which the still image is recorded and formed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a photographing apparatus and a printer used in a photographed image processing system, which can surely and easily correspond to each other.

[0016]

In order to achieve the above object, a photographing apparatus according to the present invention records an optically readable voice code image on a print medium on which a photographed still image is recorded. A voice input unit for inputting voice corresponding to the voice code image, and a digital converter for converting the voice input by the voice input unit into digital voice data Unit, an audio data memory for storing digital audio data converted by the digital conversion unit, and an association for generating data for associating a photographed still image recorded and formed on the same print medium with an audio code image. A data generation unit, and the audio data memory stores the association data generated by the association data generation unit. Enter the data, and to store in association with the correspondence voice data.

That is, according to the photographing apparatus of the present invention, the audio data memory inputs the association data for associating the photographed still image recorded and formed on the same print medium with the audio code image, and It is configured to be stored in association with the associated audio data. Therefore, in an actual shooting situation, the shot still image can be reliably and easily associated with the voice code image recorded and formed on the same print medium as the print medium on which the still image is recorded and formed.

Further, the printer according to the present invention is used in a photographed image processing system capable of recording and forming an optically readable voice code image on a print medium on which a photographed still image is recorded and formed. An input unit for inputting image data corresponding to the photographed still image, and the image data input by the input unit are recorded and formed as the audio code image on the same print medium together with the photographed still image based on the image data. A determining unit for determining whether or not the audio data is associated with the image data; an instruction unit for instructing whether or not to record and form the audio code image on the print medium; and It is determined that the audio data is associated with the audio data, and the instruction unit causes the audio data to be printed on the print medium. Characterized by comprising a control unit for recording form and the photographing still images and the audio code image on the same printing medium when the selection instruction to record form code images have been made.

That is, according to the printer of the present invention, since the audio data is associated with the image data, the photographed still image and the corresponding audio code image are always uniquely defined on the same print medium. Can be prevented from being recorded and formed, and the photographed still image and the audio code image can be selectively recorded and formed on the same print medium as desired. Therefore, the user can easily obtain a print medium of a desired form in which the voice code image is recorded or formed, or in which the voice code image is not recorded.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Before describing embodiments of the present invention in detail, the concept of the present invention will be described first.

The photographing apparatus of the present invention, as shown in FIG.
Voice input unit 10, digital conversion unit 11, voice compression unit 1
2, storage unit 13, association data generation unit 14, imaging unit 1
5, an output unit 16, and a system controller 17.

That is, in the photographing apparatus of the present invention, the voice corresponding to the voice code image input from the voice input unit 10 is converted into digital voice data by the digital conversion unit 11 and compressed by the voice compression unit 12. It is stored in the storage unit 13 as audio data. Further, the association data generation unit 14
Then, data for associating the photographed still image recorded and formed on the same print medium with the audio code image is generated, and the generated association data is stored in the storage unit 1.
3 is stored in association with the associated audio data.

As shown in FIG. 2A or 2B, the photographing apparatus of the present invention converts an optically readable audio code image 18 onto a print medium 20 on which a photographed still image 19 is recorded and formed. This is used in a photographed image processing system that can record and form images. Here, FIG.
Shows a case where the audio code image 18 and the association data are recorded and formed in the photographed still image 19. FIG. 2B shows a case where the photographed still image 19 has a margin 21 outside the photographed still image 19, or a photographed still image 19 recorded and formed so as to form the margin 21. 21 shows a case where the voice code image 18 and the association data are recorded and formed.

The above association data is a voice code image 1 recorded and formed on the same print medium 20.
8 is associated with the photographed still image 19, and is recorded and formed in the association data recording and forming section 22 together with information relating to the association data. In other words, “No. 2” of “98.10 No. 2 Piglet's bouquet” written in the association data recording and forming unit 22 in (A) of FIG. 2 and (B) of FIG. This is attached data, which indicates the frame number of the photographed still image 19. Further, the date “98.9.10” and the character comment “Sweet pig's bouquet” are information related to the association data. In this case, the latter character comment can be arbitrarily set by the association data generation unit 14, such as a place name of a travel destination. Further, the association data generation unit 1
4 also generates, as information related to the association data, recording formation position information indicating an arbitrarily designated recording position of the audio code image 18 and the association data recording formation unit 22, and stores the information in the storage unit 13.

The image pickup section 15 is a photographing mechanism similar to a known silver halide photographic film camera or an electronic still camera called a digital camera (digital camera). When the photographing device of the present invention is applied to a silver halide photographic film camera, the storage unit 13 is configured as an audio data memory 13A that can be fixed or detached in the camera. When the photographing device of the present invention is applied to an electronic still camera, the storage unit 13 uses a fixed or detachable image data memory normally provided in the electronic still camera. Alternatively, in addition to the audio data memory 13A or the image data memory, a program memory storing an operation program of the system controller 17 which is a microcomputer can be used.

The output unit 16 is a data output terminal for outputting the audio data and the association data stored in the storage unit 13 and information related to the association data to the outside, and for outputting audio data. Audio output speaker or terminal. The output unit 16 is connected to a display unit 16A.
In order for the user to arbitrarily designate a recording position so that the user can arbitrarily designate a recording position in order to generate image photographing information such as an in-focus display and the above-described recording formation position information in the association data generation unit 14. ing.

In the present invention, the audio compression unit 12 in FIG. 1 may be omitted, and the storage unit 13 may directly store the digital audio data converted by the digital conversion unit 11.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment of Imaging Apparatus] FIG. 3 is a view showing a configuration of a silver halide photographic film camera 100 as a first embodiment of the imaging apparatus of the present invention.

That is, an audio input circuit 101 including a microphone, an automatic gain control (AGC) amplifier, and the like.
An analog audio signal which has been input by the (corresponding to the audio input unit 10) and has been subjected to known signal processing is converted into digital data by an A / D conversion circuit 102 corresponding to the digital conversion unit 11, and then converted to the audio data. The signal is input to an audio compression / expansion circuit 103 constituted by a digital signal processor (DSP) corresponding to the compression section 12, and is subjected to audio compression processing. The compressed digital audio data is read by a system controller 104 constituted by a microcomputer (microcomputer) corresponding to the system controller 17, and written to an audio data memory 105 corresponding to the audio data memory 13A.

Here, the audio data memory 105 may be fixed inside the camera, or may be configured as a removable memory card or the like. Therefore, in FIG. 3, this detachable state is indicated by a broken line.

In this embodiment, there is provided a means for reproducing the contents of the digital audio data stored in the audio data memory 105 so that the user can confirm it. That is, when performing playback confirmation, the system controller 104 accesses the audio data memory 105, reads out digital audio data stored therein, and performs expansion processing in the audio compression / expansion circuit 103. Thereafter, the D / A conversion circuit 106 returns the signal to an analog audio signal. After being amplified by a power amplifier or the like in a sound output circuit 107 corresponding to a part of the output unit 16, the sound is output as a reproduced sound by a speaker or an earphone that converts electricity into sound pressure.

The system controller 104 includes:
A program memory 108 storing an operation program of the system controller 104 and a work data memory 109 used when executing various processes are connected.

Further, the system controller 104
Is connected to an operation mode setting unit 110 and an association data setting unit 111.

That is, the operation mode setting section 110 is a switch for the user to specify various operation modes.
Here, the operation mode indicates, for example, a setting mode indicating whether setting of association data is performed manually or automatically, and which one of audio data and association data stored in the audio data memory 105 is output. There are output modes and the like.

The association data setting section 111 is actually constituted by a switch or the like, and inputs information such as association data and comments relating to the association data. For example, when the mode for manually setting the association data is set by the operation mode setting unit 110,
When the audio data is stored in the audio data memory 105 as described above, a frame number indicating the number of the frame number to be associated with the audio data is set here. When the switch is input, the system controller 104 associates the switch-inputted frame number by an association data generation unit 104A (corresponding to the association data generation unit 14) as its internal function. It is generated as data and stored in the audio data memory 105 in association with the audio data.

The system controller 104 has an exposure level detection / control unit 112 and a focus detection / control unit.
Control unit 113, date data recording unit 114, clock circuit 11
5, frame number detecting section 116, image photographing information display section 117,
And an image recording medium feeding unit 118 are connected. These are the same as those provided in the known silver halide photographic film type camera, and the image photographing information display section 117 corresponds to a part of the display section 16A, and the others correspond to the imaging section 15 described above. I do.

That is, the AE operation is performed by the exposure level detection / control section 112, and the AE operation is performed by the focus detection / control section 113.
F operation is performed, and in accordance with the result, the system controller 104 operates the image photographing information display unit 117 such as a finder.
Then, an exposure warning and an in-focus display are performed. Also, the clock circuit 115
The date data recorded in step (1) is read, and the date is recorded on the film as the image recording medium 119 by the date data recording unit 114. Then, the film is wound up by the image recording medium feeding unit 118 for each photographing, and the frame number detecting unit 116
Increments the number of frames by "1" with the winding.

When the mode for automatically setting the association data is set by the operation mode setting unit 110,
The associating data generation unit 104A uses the frame number detection unit 1
The frame number detected at 16 is generated as association data and stored in the audio data memory 105. Note that the frame number detection unit 116 may be configured in the system controller 104.

The system controller 104 is connected to a recording position setting section 120 and a recording position display section 121 corresponding to a part of the display section 16A. That is, the recording forming position setting unit 120 outputs the audio code image 18 as shown in FIGS.
And the associating data recording and forming unit 22
The recording formation position display section 121 is a display section for confirming which position has been set by the user.

Further, a data output terminal 122 corresponding to a part of the output unit 16 is connected to the system controller 104.

That is, since the photographing apparatus in this embodiment is a silver halide photographic film camera, the image recording medium 1
The image information recorded on the film 19 and the audio data stored in the audio data memory 105 are transmitted to the photographic laboratory system (photo lab system) 200, where the audio code image 18 and the photographed still image are actually transmitted. 19 must undergo processing to be recorded and formed on the print medium 20. Therefore, the audio data stored in the audio data memory 105, the association data, and information on the association data are read out by the system controller 104, and the data output terminal 1
22 to the photo lab system 200 via, for example, a connection cable. Further, the image recording medium (film) 119 is physically brought into the photo lab system 200 as conventionally.

When the audio data memory 105 is fixed, the camera is directly connected to the photo lab system 2.
00, but if it is removable, such as a memory card, this audio data memory 10
All that is necessary is to set two of the film 5 and the film and bring it into the photo lab system 200.

Thus, in the photo lab system 200,
Since the audio data and the association data are brought in a pair, in the photo lab system 200, the external control device 201 detects the data, generates the audio code image 18, and outputs the frame number of the film. At the same time, the external printing device 202 performs a process of printing on a print medium.

The silver halide photographic film camera 10
0 may be provided with an association data recording unit 123. That is, what has been described so far is the recording and formation of the audio code image 18 and the association data on the photographic paper as the print medium 20, but the association data is stored on the film as the image recording medium 119. Direct baking is also possible. For example, the date data recording unit 11
As in FIG. 4, using an exposure system for optically focusing a backlit dot matrix liquid crystal panel, as shown in FIG. 4, the association data and the related information are directly transferred to an image recording medium (film). Exposure on 119 is performed. In this case, in order to secure an area for recording and generating the audio code image 18, the area may be exposed white.

The association data generated by the association data generation unit 104A is temporarily stored in the data memory 109, and when the association data is recorded on a film, the above association data is used. The data recording unit 123 reads and records the contents of the memory temporarily saved in the data memory 109. Finally, the association data temporarily saved in the data memory 109 is stored in the audio data memory 105 in association with the audio data.

Next, the appearance of the silver halide photographic film camera 100 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, a lens 124, a finder 125, and an exposure level detector 112 are provided on the front surface of the camera body 100A as shown in FIG.
A, a focus detection unit 113A, a self-timer lamp 126, and the like are arranged. In addition, a shooting start button 127 is provided on the upper surface.

As a feature of the present invention, a microphone 101A for inputting audio is provided on the front of the camera body 100A, and a manual for instructing start of audio recording at an arbitrary timing is provided on the upper surface. A recording start button 128 is provided. On the side, an audio data memory (memory card if removable) 105 for storing audio data and an earphone 107A for audio confirmation are provided. The self-timer lamp 126 also functions as a lamp for displaying the recording time. The recording time is set to an arbitrary time by the operation mode setting unit 110 or is inevitably determined according to the setting of the recording formation length of the audio code image.

Although the microphone 101A is provided on the front side, that is, on the lens side, it is needless to say that the microphone 101A may be provided on the back side. For example, if it is provided on the lens side, you can record the voice of the person who is the subject,
When provided on the back side, it is possible to record what the photographer felt himself. Of course, in an omnidirectional microphone, the same applies to either side.

On the other hand, on the back side of the camera body 100A,
As shown in FIG. 5B, a normal finder 117A
In addition, the data output terminal 122 and the information display liquid crystal panel 121A as the recording formation position display section 121
And various buttons. Here, various buttons include an operation mode setting button 110A as the operation mode setting unit 110, an association data setting button 111A as the association data setting unit 111, and a recording formation position setting as the recording formation position setting unit 120. Button 1
20A, an audio selection / reproduction button 129 for instructing selection and reproduction of audio data stored in the audio data memory 105, an image select button 130 for specifying an image to be associated with the audio data, and the like. Note that the audio select / play button 129 and the image select button 13
0 can be shared by one.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the information display liquid crystal panel 121A has four recording position display sections 131 for displaying the recording position of the audio code image 18, and
An association data content display unit 132 for displaying the association data and information related to the association data,
It comprises a recordable time display section 133 and a designated registration number / recorded number display section 134.

Here, the recording formation position display section 131 indicates that the voice code image 18 is recorded and formed at a position corresponding to the lit position. The arbitrarily designated position is lit. Here, when the amount of audio data is large, for example, it is conceivable to record and form the audio code image 18 in the lower row of the print medium 20. In such a case, both the lower right and left recording and forming are performed. The position display section 131 is turned on. In addition, voice code image 18
Is in the form of a dot code of a block address type that can be divided as shown in FIG. 22, even if the code is divided vertically, the original audio data can be reproduced by reading all the data. Lit up, upper one, lower one
The code may be divided into two stages, such as stages.

The associated data content display section 132
Is the association data (frame number “No. 24” in the figure) set by the association data setting button 111A or automatically generated, and information related to the association data (date in the figure). The data "98.10" and the comment "FUJISAN" are displayed.

The recordable time display section 133 displays the recordable time which is set by the operation mode setting section 110 to an arbitrary time or which is inevitably determined according to the setting of the recording length of the voice code image. . Then, the designated registration number / recorded number display section 134 displays the number of recorded voice data stored in the voice data memory 105 and the corresponding shooting in the recorded voice data designated by the voice selection / play button 129. The audio data to be associated with the still image or the audio data to be reproduced is displayed.

The finder 117A is an optical finder. As shown in FIG. 6B, an optical image for observing a subject image via an optical system (not shown) is provided in the finder 117A. A total of six LEDs 136 are provided above and below the display unit 135 for displaying the recording formation position of the audio code image / association data.

The LED 136 is used to display both the recording position of the audio code image 18 and the recording position of the association data recording section 22. It can be identified by brightness. For example, as shown in the figure, turning off the upper three LEDs 136 indicates that neither the voice code image 18 nor the association data is recorded and formed above. On the other hand, by lighting the two LEDs 136 at the lower center and the right side in the first color, it indicates that the voice code image 18 is recorded and formed there. The LED 136 indicated by hatching at the lower left is lit in the second color or lit in the first color but in a slightly darker lighting state, indicating that the association data is recorded and formed.

Note that the finder 117A does not display the contents of the association data because its area is small, but of course it may be displayed.

Next, the storage format of the audio data memory 105 will be described with reference to FIG.

The audio data memory 105 is large,
It is divided into an audio data header section 137 and an audio data storage section 138. Here, the audio data storage section 138 stores each audio data input from the microphone 101A, and the audio data header section 137 stores
The registration information of each of these audio data is stored.

That is, the audio data header section 137 stores, as one record for each audio data, an audio registration number, a photographed frame number, an audio code recording position, a date, a time, an input time, a start address, a data size, and a compression method. , Comments, and the like.

Here, the voice registration number is used to identify the corresponding voice data, and is indicated by a numeral in FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto. The photographed frame number corresponds to the above association data. Note that the photographed frame number “0” means that no association is made, and “5, 6” means that it is assigned to a plurality of images. The voice code recording formation position is associated with a position indicating where the voice code image is to be allocated by a numeral.

Next, the operation of the silver halide photographic film camera 100 having the above configuration will be described with reference to a flowchart showing an operation program stored in the program memory 108 executed by the system controller 104.

FIG. 8 is a main flowchart. When the power is turned on, first, the camera is initialized (step S1).

Thereafter, the manual recording start button 128 is turned on.
It is determined whether or not the operation has been performed (step S2).
When N operations have been performed, a recording start process, which will be described in detail later, is performed (step S3), and the process returns to step S2.

If it is determined that the manual recording start button 128 has not been turned ON, it is next determined whether or not the association data setting button 111A has been turned ON (step S4). Then, when it is turned ON, after performing the association data setting process described later in detail (step S5), the process returns to step S2.

Further, the association data setting button 111A
If it is determined that has not been turned ON, it is next determined whether or not the operation mode setting button 110A has been turned ON (step S6). Then, when it is turned on, an operation mode setting process, which will be described in detail later, is performed (step S7), and the process returns to step S2.

When the operation mode setting button 110A is
If it is determined that the N operation has not been performed, it is next determined whether or not the audio code recording formation position setting button 120A has been turned ON (step S8). And that is O
When N operations have been performed, a voice code recording formation position setting process, which will be described in detail later, is performed (step S9), and the process returns to step S2.

If it is determined that the audio code recording position setting button 120A has not been turned ON,
Next, it is determined whether the first switch (SW) of the shooting start button 127, the so-called first release switch, has been turned ON (step S10). Then, when it is turned ON, after performing a shooting start process described later in detail (step S11), the process returns to step S2.

If it is determined that the first switch of the photographing start button 127 has not been turned ON, then,
It is determined whether or not a data output request has been given from the external control device 201 of the photo lab system 200 via the data output terminal 122 (step S12). Then, when it is given, after performing a data output process described later in detail (step S13), the above-described step S2
Return to If no data output request is given, the process returns to step S2.

FIG. 9A is a flowchart of the operation mode setting process executed in step S7. This operation mode setting process is a process for setting the mode of the entire system.

That is, first, the operation mode setting button 110
It is determined whether or not the operation A is a setting operation of the voice code recording mode (step S21). And
If so, the voice code recording / forming mode is set to “present” or “absent” according to the operation (step S2).
2). Thereafter, or if it is determined in step S21 that the operation is not a setting operation of the audio code recording mode, it is determined whether or not the operation by the operation mode setting button 110A is a setting operation of the association mode (step S23). Then, when it is determined that the operation is not the setting operation of the association mode, the operation mode setting process ends, and the process returns to the upper routine. On the other hand, if the operation is a setting operation of the association mode, the association mode is set to “automatic” or “manual” according to the operation (step S24), and then the process returns to the upper routine.

FIG. 9B is a flow chart of the above step S9.
6 is a flowchart of a voice code recording position setting process executed in step (a). This voice code recording formation position setting processing is processing for storing a default recording formation position.

That is, first, an audio code recording position is designated according to the operation of the audio code recording position setting button 120A (step S31). Next, the audio time that can be input is determined by the specified audio code recording formation position, which is calculated (step S32). Then, the designated voice code recording position is displayed on the information display liquid crystal panel 121A and the finder 117A, and the calculated voice input available time is displayed on the information display liquid crystal panel 121A (step S33).

Then, as a result of viewing the display by the user, it is determined whether a predetermined storage instruction operation has been performed (step S34). If there is no such storage instruction operation, that is, if the setting is redone, the process returns to step S31. On the other hand, if there is a storage instruction operation, the specified voice code recording position is temporarily stored in the data memory 109 as a default voice code recording position (step S35), and then the upper routine is executed. Return to

The association data setting process executed in step S5 is performed as shown in FIG. This means that "manual"
This is the operation when the mode is set.

That is, the association data setting button 111A
When this association data setting process is called in response to the operation of (1), first, the voice selection /
When the play button 129 is operated, the audio data memory 10
5, the voice registration number of the voice data already registered is designated (step S41). At this time, if necessary, the audio data may be reproduced for confirmation.

Then, it is determined whether or not the audio data corresponding to the specified audio registration number is associated with the image to be shot next (step S42).

To make it correspond to the next photographed image,
The voice code recording position is designated by operating the recording position setting button 120A, and the designated position is displayed on the information display liquid crystal panel 121A and the finder 117A (step S43). Then, after temporarily storing the specified voice registration number and voice code recording position in the data memory 109 (step S44), the process returns to the upper routine.

If it is determined in step S42 that the voice data corresponding to the specified voice registration number does not correspond to the next photographed image, the process proceeds to step S42.
It is determined whether or not audio data is to be assigned to the captured image (step S45). If not, the process returns to the upper routine.

On the other hand, when assigning audio data to a captured image, the image select button 1
The photographed frame number as the association data is designated by the operation of 30, and the designated photographed frame number is displayed on the information display liquid crystal panel 121A (step S46). The voice code recording position is designated by operating the recording position setting button 120A, and the designated position is displayed on the information display liquid crystal panel 121A and the finder 117A (step S47). Then, the specified photographed frame number and voice code recording position are registered in a record of the voice data header section 137 of the voice data memory 105 corresponding to the specified voice registration number, that is, the voice data header section 137 is registered. After rewriting (step S4
8) Return to the upper routine.

Next, the recording start process executed in step S3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

That is, first, the audio input possible time is set from the default audio code recording position set in the audio code recording position setting process (step S51). Further, the input voice data is stored in the voice data storage unit 13 of the voice data memory 105.
8 is set (Step S5).
2). After that, audio data input from the microphone 101A and compression processing by the audio compression / expansion circuit 103,
That is, a sound recording process is performed, and the sound data is stored in the set storage position of the sound data memory 105 (step S53). Then, a voice registration number is assigned to the input voice data, and thereby a record in the voice data header section 137 of the voice data memory 105 is added (step S5).
4). Next, information relating to the audio data, that is, date, time, input time, and the like are registered in the record of the audio data header section 137 (step S55). And
The allocated voice registration number and the default voice code recording position are temporarily stored in the data memory 109 (step S56). That is, at this stage, the association with the image has not been performed yet. Then, the recording start process ends, and the process returns to the higher-level routine.

Next, the photographing start processing executed in step S11 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

That is, when this processing is called by turning on the first SW of the photographing start button 127, first, a known pre-processing such as AE and AF is executed (step S6).
1). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the voice code recording / forming mode set in the operation mode setting process is "present" (step S62).

Here, when the voice code recording and formation mode is the mode of “absence”, the shooting start button 127
Waiting for the second switch, the so-called second release switch, to be turned on (step S63). Then, when it is turned ON, after performing a known photographing process (step S64),
Return to the upper routine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S62 that the voice code recording mode is the "presence" mode, the association mode set in the operation mode setting process becomes "auto". It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S65). If the association mode is "automatic", a recording start process similar to that in step S3 is executed (step S66). On the other hand, "manual"
If so, the process of step S66 is skipped. That is, in the case of "manual", the voice registration number and the voice recording formation position are temporarily stored in the data memory 109 by the above-described association data setting processing. When the processing is completed, they are temporarily stored in the data memory 109.

Therefore, a record in the audio data header section 137 of the audio data memory 105 is selected from the audio registration numbers temporarily stored in the data memory 109 (step S67). Similarly, the data memory 10
9, a voice code record formation position temporarily stored in
The photographed frame number which is "the photographed frame number + 1" is registered in the selected record (step S68). Thereafter, a setting process for recording the association data on the film as the image recording medium 119 at the time of actual photographing is performed (step S69). Then, the process proceeds to step S63, where the second SW of the shooting start button 127 is turned on.
In step S64, a known photographing process is performed.
However, in this case, by the association data recording unit 123,
The association data set in step S69 is recorded on the film.

The data output processing in step S13 is performed by the audio data storage unit 138 of the audio data memory 105 as shown in the flowchart of FIG.
Is output from the data output terminal 122 (step S71).

[Second Embodiment of Imaging Apparatus] Next, an electronic still camera will be described as a second embodiment of the imaging apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the structure of the camera. Parts similar to those of the structure of the silver halide photographic film camera described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG. is there. Therefore, description of those parts will be omitted, and only different parts will be described below.

That is, in the case of the electronic still camera 300,
Image data memory 301 for storing captured images
Originally. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the image data memory 301 is also used as such an audio data memory 13A instead of separately providing the audio data memory 13A for storing the audio data, the association data, and the information related thereto. It is assumed. Of course,
The image data memory 301 may be fixed or detachable.

Further, since a film is not used, of course, there is no photographing mechanism and film feeding mechanism for the film. Instead, an image pickup device 302 for picking up image data, and A video signal processing circuit 303 that processes the output video signal, converts it into a color signal and a luminance signal or a signal such as RGB, and provides the digital signal to the system controller 104, and an image sensor driving device that drives the image sensor 302 A circuit 304 is provided.

Further, instead of the image shooting information display section 117 (finder 117A) and the recording formation position display section 121 (information display liquid crystal panel 121A), a recording formation position / image shooting information display section comprising one large liquid crystal viewfinder. 305 is provided. However, this is the same as in the first embodiment, except that the image photographing information display section 117 (viewfinder 1) is used.
17A) and the recording formation position display section 121 (information display liquid crystal panel 121A) may be used as it is.

Further, in this embodiment, as a function of the system controller 104, there is provided a frame number generating unit 306 for generating a photographed frame number used as association data. This is to generate a frame number in accordance with a photographing operation by the image sensor 302.

Note that, regarding an external system for printing image information and voice code images, since the electronic still camera 300 is normally used personally, an external control device 40 such as a personal computer (personal computer) is used.
1 connected to a printer or image data memory 30
1 is a home external recording system 400 including an external printing device 402 such as a dedicated printer to which the printer 1 can be directly mounted. However, recently, the number of digital lab systems and the like have been increasing.
It may be a digital photo lab system.

FIG. 13A is an external view of a liquid crystal viewfinder 305A as the recording formation position / image photographing information display section 305.

The liquid crystal viewfinder 305A is composed of a color liquid crystal or the like, and is entirely an image display unit 307 for displaying a subject image. The position 309 is displayed. In this case, the recording position 308 of the audio code image is displayed in white,
A frame is formed in a predetermined color at the recording formation position 309 of the association data, in which the association data and information related to the association data are displayed.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a storage format of the image data memory 301. The image data memory 301 is roughly divided into an audio data header section 310 and an audio data storage section 311, and an image data header section 312 and an image data storage section 313. Here, the audio data header section 310 and the audio data storage section 311 are the same as the audio data header section 137 and the audio data storage section 138 in the audio data memory 105 shown in FIG.

The image data header section 312 stores a photographed frame number, date,
Time, resolution, color, start address, data size, compression method, and the like are stored. Therefore, according to the shooting frame number,
Image data and audio data can be associated with each other.

Next, the operation of the electronic still camera 300 according to the second embodiment having such a configuration will be described.

The main flowchart of the electronic still camera 300 is the same as that of the silver halide photographic film type camera according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 8, and the recording start processing and operation in the main flowchart. The same applies to the mode setting process and the audio code recording formation position setting process. Therefore, only the association data setting process, the photographing start process, and the data output process, which are different from the first embodiment, will be described below.

First, in the association data setting processing, as shown in FIG. 13B, the processing in step S46 is replaced with the following step S46 '. This is the same as the first embodiment. That is, in step S46 ', when assigning audio data to a captured image, the photographing frame number as the association data is designated by operating the image select button 130, and the designated photographing frame number and its LCD viewfinder 305A
To be displayed.

There are two types of photographing start processing, namely, a case where association data is generated before photographing and a case where association data is generated after photographing.

FIG. 15A is a flowchart in the case of generating association data before photographing. That is,
Pre-shooting processing such as known AE and AF is executed (step S81), and thereafter, it is determined whether or not the voice code recording formation mode set in the operation mode setting processing is "present" (step S82). If the audio code recording mode is the mode of "absence", the CPU waits for the second SW of the shooting start button 127 to be turned on (step S8).
3). Then, when it is turned ON, a known photographing process is performed (step S84), and the process returns to a higher-level routine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S82 that the audio code recording mode is the "present" mode, the association mode set in the operation mode setting process is further changed to "automatic". It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S85). If the association mode is “automatic”, a recording start process is executed (step S8).
6). On the other hand, if it is “manual”, the step S
Step 86 is skipped.

Thereafter, the number of the photographed frame of the image to be photographed is set (step S87), and the record of the audio data header section 310 of the image data memory 301 is stored in the data memory 1
09 is selected from the voice registration number temporarily stored in step S88 (step S88). Similarly, the voice code recording formation position temporarily stored in the data memory 109 and the set photographed frame number are stored in the selected record. Register (step S89). Then, the process proceeds to step S83, and a known photographing process is performed in step S84 according to the ON of the second SW of the photographing start button 127. In addition,
The photographing frame number set in step S87 can be arbitrarily set by the user, as is known by the electronic still camera.

In the case where the association data is generated after photographing, the processing is as shown in the flowchart of FIG. That is, first, after performing known pre-shooting processes such as AE and AF (step S81), the shooting start button 12
Waiting for ON of the second SW of No. 7 (step S83). Then, when it is turned ON, the frame number generation unit 306 generates and sets the photographed frame number of the image to be photographed (step S8).
7), a known photographing process is performed (step S84). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the voice code recording / forming mode set in the operation mode setting process is "present" (step S82). If the voice code recording / forming mode is "absent", the upper routine is executed. Return to

On the other hand, if it is determined that the audio code recording mode is the “present” mode,
It is determined whether the association mode set in the operation mode setting process is “automatic” (step S8)
5). If the association mode is "automatic", a recording start process is executed (step S86), and if "manual", the process of step S86 is skipped. After that, the audio data header section 31 of the image data memory 301
The record of 0 is selected from the voice registration number temporarily stored in the data memory 109 (step S88). Similarly, the voice code recording position temporarily stored in the data memory 109, the designated photographing frame number and Is registered in the selected record (step S89), and the process returns to the higher-level routine.

Further, the data output process is the same as that shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, similarly to the first embodiment, first, data in the audio data storage unit 311 of the image data memory 301 is output from the data output terminal 122 (step S7).
1). Thereafter, in the second embodiment, the data in the image data storage unit 313 of the image data memory 301 is further output from the data output terminal 122 (step S7).
2) Return to the upper routine.

As described above, in the silver halide photographic film camera described in the first embodiment and the electronic still camera described in the second embodiment, the sound on the print medium described in each of the embodiments is described. As a recording formation position setting means for setting a recording formation position of a code image, a configuration described below can be adopted.

That is, in the program memory 108 shown in FIGS. 3 and 12, for example, the photographed still image 1 on the print medium 20 as shown in FIGS.
Information about various templates defining the layout of each area for the association data recording / forming unit 22, such as the comment code 9, the voice code image 18, and the comment, is stored in advance. Then, information about this template,
The information is read from the program memory 108 and displayed on the information display liquid crystal panel 121A. Thus, the user
When a desired template is selected from the displayed templates with the recording position setting button 120A, the identification information of the selected template is stored in the audio data memory 13A as information relating to the recording position of the audio code image.

Thus, the user can easily select the layout of each area of the correspondence data including the photographed still image, the voice code image, and the comment on the print medium from various layouts on the camera side. Can decide.

Here, the program memory 108
Further, the information on the template may be stored for each model of a printer for recording and forming a photographed still image or a voice code image on the print medium 20 or for each print resolution.

[One Embodiment of Printer] Next, a still image photographed by an electronic still camera and an audio code image based on audio data associated with the still image are recorded and formed on the same print medium. An embodiment of a printer for performing the above will be described. Note that the printer according to the present embodiment is not only connected to the external control device 401 as in the external printing device 402 shown in FIG. 12, but is also directly connected to an electronic still camera or a memory card. It may be done.

FIG. 17A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the printer, and FIG. 17B is a perspective view showing the appearance of the printer.

That is, the printer 500 includes an online I / F controller 501, an offline I / F controller 502, a microphone 503, and an A / D converter 504.
A microcomputer (microcomputer) 505, a printer unit 506, an operation switch 507, an external I / F 508 for operation, an information display LCD 509, an image display color LCD 510, an audio reproduction circuit 511, and a speaker 512. At least configured.

Here, the online I / F controller 5
01 is an electronic still camera 300 as shown in FIG.
The image data corresponding to the still image photographed in the above, the audio data associated with the image data, and the like are transmitted to the online connection I / F connector 501A by the cable 1
The data is input on-line such as 22A or a public line, and these data are supplied to the microcomputer 505. In addition, the offline I / F controller 502 also
A medium such as a memory card 301A that stores image data corresponding to a still image captured by the electronic still camera 300 and audio data associated with the image data is inserted into a predetermined slot 502A and input offline, These data are supplied to the microcomputer 505.

The microphone 503 and the A / D converter 504
This is for inputting voice to the printer 500.
The audio data input from the microphone 503 and converted by the A / D converter 504 is supplied to the microcomputer 505.

The microcomputer 505 temporarily receives image data and audio data supplied from the A / D converter 504 via the online I / F controller 501, the offline I / F controller 502, or the microphone 503. Internal memory (not shown)
After performing a predetermined process, the printer unit 506, the audio reproduction circuit 511, or the image display color LC
In addition to outputting the data in a predetermined format to D510, it also controls the sequence and the like of the entire printer 500.

More specifically, the microcomputer 505
If the data input to the printer is image data, the image data is converted into image data suitable for recording by a printer and output to the printer unit 506, or the image data is converted to a color LCD display. The image data is converted into image data of the form and output to the image display color LCD 510.

When the input data is audio data, the audio data is encoded to generate audio code image data and output to the printer unit 506, or the audio data is reproduced. The signal is output to the circuit 511 and output to the outside via the speaker 512.

The encoding process of the audio data is described in detail in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 6-231466, and will not be described here.

The microcomputer 505 also includes a ROM (not shown). This ROM
A plurality of types of predetermined audio data are stored so as to be individually selectable, and audio to be recorded and formed together with a still image on the same print medium is stored in the online I / F controller 501 and the offline I / F. The data can also be generated inside the printer without input from the outside via the / F controller 502.

The printer unit 506 is a part for inputting image data and voice code image data processed by the microcomputer 505 and printing the data as a corresponding still image or voice code image on the print medium 20 such as paper. is there. Specifically, this is constituted by a thermal printer, an ink jet printer, or the like. In addition,
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17B, unprinted print media 20A stacked on the upper surface of the printer 500 are loaded one by one to record a still image or an audio code image, and record the image. The formed print medium 20B is configured to be discharged from the side.

Image display color LCD 510 receives image data output from microcomputer 505 and visualizes and displays a still image corresponding to the image data. Further, it also has a function as a monitor for confirming a recording formation position of a still image or a voice code image to be described later on a print medium.

The audio reproduction circuit 511 is for inputting the audio data output from the microcomputer 505 and outputting it to the outside via the speaker 512.
This is to confirm the sound input from the microphone 503, the sound based on the sound data input from the online I / F controller 501 or the offline I / F controller 502, and the sound stored in the ROM. Used for

The operation switch 507 is used for the printer 500.
To select the frame number of the still image to be recorded and formed,
It instructs editing of still images and audio, sets the recording formation position of still images and audio code images on a print medium (layout setting), and instructs whether to record and form audio code images. And various instructions such as an instruction to start recording and forming a still image or a voice code image, and the like.
Supplied to Such an operation switch 507 includes a plurality of switches for performing each of these input instructions.
As shown in FIG. 7 (B), they are put together in one operation switch panel 507A and arranged on the upper surface of the printer. That is, the operation switch panel 507A includes:
As shown in FIG. 18A, the image display color LCD 5
A cursor position moving switch 507A1 in four directions for moving the position of the cursor displayed on 10, a selection content determination switch 507A for instructing the determination of the selection content
2, a processing step moving switch 507A3 including two buttons of “return” and “next”, “YES” and “N”
Switch 507A including two buttons "O"
4, and a processing control switch 507A5 including two buttons of “start” and “stop”.

The operation external I / F 508 is configured to be able to input various control signals and data supplied to the printer via an external personal computer or a public line. The data is output to the microcomputer 505.

The information display LCD 509 is connected to the printer 50.
This is for displaying the operation setting status for 0, or performing various notifications and warnings. Specifically, whether or not audio data is associated with the input image data, or a recording formation position that defines a recording formation position of a still image and an audio code image on a print medium with the input image data The status such as whether or not the information is associated is displayed.

Hereinafter, the operation of the printer shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B will be described with reference to a series of flowcharts shown in FIGS.

After the power is turned on, the microcomputer 505
First, an initial setting of each section of the printer 500 and a check of a data input means as a source are performed (step S101). In other words, the microcomputer 505 checks whether the input unit is stored in an external device connected online in which the storage destination of the image data and the association data is stored.
A connection response check is performed to determine whether the device is connected offline, and a data input means serving as a source is selected. However, in the case where a manual setting unit is provided, the input unit may be selected by the user's intention other than the determination by the microcomputer 505.

[0133] Here, the device connected online means a device having a data transfer control function, such as a digital camera or a computer. The device connected offline refers to a storage medium that does not have a data transfer control function, such as a card-type memory.

Next, the microcomputer 505 reads out the stored image data from the selected input means and inputs it to the built-in memory of the microcomputer 505 (step S102).

Then, the microcomputer 505
The input image data is converted into displayable image data, and an image for the user to select a still image to be recorded and formed on the print medium 20 is displayed on the image display color LCD 5.
And information on the information display LCD 509 (step S103).

At this time, on the information display LCD 509, “frame number selection” is displayed in the “operation mode / input instruction” column 509A, for example, as shown in FIG. The display of this "operation mode / input instruction" column 509A is switched for each operation mode. In addition to the "frame number selection", "audio code image printer selection", "recording", "audio" “Edit”, “voice code image print position setting”, “image editing”, “image recording / forming position setting”, “print”, “OK?”, And the like.

The information display LCD 509 includes a "memory card / external connector" display 509B for displaying the input means determined in step S101.
That is, if the acquisition source of the image data is offline, the “memory card” is identified, and if it is online, the “external connector” is identified and displayed. Furthermore, a display frame number column 509D
Next, the frame number of the image displayed on the image display color LCD 510 is displayed.

The user selects the frame number of the photographed still image to be recorded and formed by using the operation switch 507 (step S104). That is, the microcomputer 5
In step 05, the image data of the selected frame number is read and displayed on the image display color LCD 510. The user finally determines the frame number of the photographed still image to be recorded and formed on the print medium 20 with the operation switch 507 while checking the photographed still image. The image selection screen displayed on the image display color LCD 510 may be for each frame or for a plurality of frames. In this embodiment, since image data is input and displayed for each frame, the user is required to input a cursor when the photographed still image displayed on the image selection screen is not a desired image to be recorded and formed on a print medium. By operating the position shift switch 507A1, the display frame number column 509D is activated, and the "next" button of the processing step shift switch 507A3 is operated. Microcomputer 505
Responds by inputting image data for the next frame,
After instructing the input means to change the input image data, that is, inputting the next frame number (step S105),
The process returns to the image data input in step S102.

The designation of the output of the frame number is determined by the input means. In the case of an online connection, the address to be accessed is determined by incrementing a parameter included in the communication protocol. It is done by changing.

When a plurality of frames are displayed and a desired frame is selected from among the frames, a jump from step S104 to step S105 is performed in steps S104 to S102 for each frame of image data to be displayed.

If the capacity of the built-in memory of the microcomputer 505 is larger than the image data capacity of the input means, all the image data may be read at once from the input means. Just jump to.

Thus, the desired image is displayed in the image display color LC.
When displayed on D510, the user operates selection content determination switch 507A2. As a result, it is determined in step S104 that the frame number of the captured image to be recorded and formed on the print medium has been determined. In this case, audio data association determination is performed to check whether audio data is associated with the image data of the frame (step S106). Since the association information of the audio data with the image data as the source is stored in the header information of the audio data, the determination is made with reference to the header information.

Next, the process proceeds to the step of notifying the result of the voice data association determination (step S107). That is, if it is determined in step S106 that the audio data is associated, an audio data association mark 509E on the information display LCD 509 is displayed, and if it is determined that the audio data is not associated, the audio data is displayed. By not displaying the data association mark, the user is notified of the voice data association determination result.

Next, when it is determined in step S106 that the audio data is associated with the image data,
The voice data is input (step S108). At this time, the acquisition source of the audio data is notified by the “memory card / external connector” display 509C. The input audio data is read out to the audio reproduction circuit 511, and is subjected to D / A conversion processing, amplification processing, and the like, and is reproduced by the speaker 512 as audio that can be heard by the ear.

The storage location of the audio data may be the same as or different from the storage location of the image data. For example, when the image data is stored in an external device connected online and the associated audio data is stored in a card-type memory connected offline, or in a ROM built in the microcomputer 505 of the apparatus. May be designated as one of a plurality of types of predetermined audio data stored in the.

Next, referring to the header information of the audio data,
It is determined whether or not the recording formation position information of the audio code image is associated (step S109). If it is determined that the recording formation position information of the audio code image is associated, the recording formation position information association mark 509 of the audio code image on the information display LCD 509 is determined.
F is displayed, and when it is determined that the recording formation position information is not associated, the recording formation position information association mark 509 of the audio code image on the information display LCD 509 is displayed.
By not displaying F, the user is notified of the recording formation position information association determination result (step S110).

If it is determined that the recording position information of the audio code image is associated with the recording information, the recording position information is input with reference to the header information of the audio data (step S111). If it is determined that the recording position information of the audio code image is not associated, step S111 is a through process.

In order to notify the user of the recording position of the voice code image, the microcomputer 50 is used.
5 may display the recording formation position display mark on the image display color LCD.

The processing of steps S101 to S111 is a stage in which the user confirms information stored in the outside relating to image data and audio data.

Next, when the audio data is associated with the photographed still image, the audio code image is recorded on the print medium, and when the audio data is not associated, the newly generated audio data is recorded on the print medium. An instruction to select the recording of the voice code image is made (step S11).
2). The above-mentioned newly generated audio data is the microphone 5
03 and R inside microcomputer 505
This shows a case where predetermined audio data stored in the OM is specified.

The user uses the operation switch 507 to input a voice code image recording formation selection instruction as to whether or not to record and form a voice code image. That is, the cursor position switch 507A1 is operated to select "Yes / No" 509G of "Print voice code image".

The microcomputer 505 judges this voice code image recording formation selection instruction input (step S113), and when recording and forming a voice code image, branches according to the voice data association determination result of the next step S114. Move on to processing. If it is determined that the recording of the audio code image is not to be performed, it is not necessary to perform the processing related to the audio data. Since it is good, the process jumps to the image editing step of step S126 described later.

That is, when recording and forming an audio code image, a branching process is performed based on the audio data association determination result (step S114), and it is determined that the audio data is not associated with the already selected image data. If the result is a result, a warning display field 509 of the information display LCD 509 is displayed in order to warn the user that voice data as a source of the voice code image to be recorded and formed does not yet exist.
After the recording formation warning is issued to H (step S115), the process proceeds to the next step S116, in which the user selects whether or not to perform voice input (recording). In the warning display column 509H, in addition to the recording formation warning, various warnings such as an audio data non-correspondence warning, a voice code image recording formation position change warning, and an image recording formation position change warning are switched and displayed. . It is preferable that the warning display be a display that draws the user's attention, such as a blinking display.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S114 is associated with the sound data as the source of the audio code image to be recorded already exists, a recording formation warning is issued. Without step S
The process proceeds to a process of selecting whether or not to perform voice input (recording) by the user at 116. The user is forced to select whether or not to perform voice input (recording) in spite of the presence of the associated voice data, even if the associated voice data already exists. This is because the audio data is not recorded and formed as it is, but an editing operation such as adding a post-recording is enabled.

Thus, the user makes a selection as to whether or not to perform voice input (recording) (step S116). If the voice input is selected, the voice input (recording) of the next step S117 is performed. Proceeding to the process, if the voice input is not selected, the process of confirming the recording result from the voice input (step S1)
17 to S119) to jump to the audio editing process (step S120).

That is, when performing voice input (recording),
The audio signal from the microphone 503 spoken by the user is converted into audio data by the A / D converter 504 and stored in the memory inside the microcomputer 505 (step S117).

Next, the sound input by the sound input means is output (reproduced), and the user is notified of the recorded contents (step S118). The voice input means includes not only the microphone 503 and the A / D converter 504 but also an online I / F controller 501 and an offline I / F controller 502.

By listening to this voice output, the user determines whether or not the recorded content is in a desired state (step S11).
9) If the recording is to be redone, the process returns to the voice input (recording) process in step S117.

On the other hand, if the content of the recording is satisfactory, the user selects and executes a desired process of voice editing with the operation switch 507, whereby the voice editing process is performed (step S120). The audio editing process includes
Selects the associated audio data or audio data that has been input (recorded), cuts out or copies part or all of the audio data, pastes it at a specified time, and selects the frequency. Includes equalizer processing for changing characteristics and special processing such as applying echo. The microcomputer 505 performs the selected audio editing process on the audio data stored in the internal memory, and stores the result in the internal memory.

The sound editing process is performed by the information display LCD 509.
The user selects a desired process from the menu 509I of the audio editing process displayed by the operation switch 507. Note that the display contents of the edit processing menu 509I are switched and displayed during audio editing and image editing.

When it is necessary to input processing parameters for designating the position (time) during the audio editing work, the operation switch 507 is used to input the parameters. Further, the audio data may be used as it is without performing the audio editing process other than the selection of the audio data.

After the voice editing process is executed, the microcomputer 505 reads the voice edited voice data from the internal memory so that the user can confirm the voice edited voice data. Is converted into an audio signal via the audio reproduction circuit 511,
2 is reproduced (step S121).

By listening to the sound of the reproduced output, the user determines whether or not the content is a desired sound editing processing result, and inputs the operation switch 507 according to the result (step S122). ).

If the reproduced output contents are not the desired ones,
"NO" selection instruction switch 507A4 (or
The "return" processing step move switch 507A3 (may be used) is operated. In this case, the process returns to the step S120 to repeat the audio editing processing.
On the other hand, if the playback output content is the desired one,
"YES" selection instruction switch 507A4 (or
(The selection content determination switch 507A2 may be used.) In this case, a series of processes related to audio editing is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next step.

That is, if the reproduced output contents are desired, the recording position of the audio code image is set (step S123). In this step, the microcomputer 505 controls the image display color LCD 5
As shown in FIG. 21B, an area cursor 510 for setting the recording position of the audio code image is displayed on the area 10.
A is displayed. If it is determined in step S109 that the recording position information of the audio code image is associated with the recording position information of the audio code image, it is determined that the recording position information is associated with the recording position. The position is based on the position information. If it is determined that the recording position information of the audio code image is not associated, the area cursor 510A for setting the recording position of the audio code image is moved to the default position in the lower part of the image display area. Is displayed. Thus, the user operates the cursor position movement switch 507A1 to move the area cursor 510A up, down, left, and right.
A position for recording and forming a voice code image is set at a desired position on the image display area.

Even though it is determined that the recording position information of the voice code image is associated with the area cursor 510A, the user can set the recording position of the voice code image in this way. Is moved to set the recording position of the voice code image, the microcomputer 505 displays a voice code recording position change warning in a warning display column 509H of the information display LCD 509, and changes to the user. It warns that the operation is being performed (step S124).

After the operation for setting the recording position of the audio code image, if it is determined that the recording position information of the audio code image is associated with the information, the microcomputer 505 operates the information display LCD 509.
In the display, the user is prompted to select whether to select the recording formation position information of the audio code image already associated with the image data or to select the recording formation position information changed later. The selection setting input is performed by the operation switch 507 (step S125).

Steps S112 to S125 up to this point
In the processing up to this point, a series of processing relating to the audio data and its recording formation position has been executed. Next, a series of processes regarding image data is performed.

That is, first, the user selects a desired process from the menu of the image editing process displayed on the information display LCD 509 with the operation switch 507, whereby the image editing process is performed (step S126). During this image editing operation, if it is necessary to input a parameter for processing for designating a position or the like, the operation switch 507 is used to input the parameter. Image editing here means, for example, trimming processing that cuts out only part of the image, resizing of enlargement and reduction, color table change processing such as solarization and posterization generally used as special effects, and brightness and tone. This is processing for changing the color gradation characteristics to be adjusted.

The result of the image editing process is visualized and displayed on the image display color LCD 510 (step S127).

The user looks at this display and inputs an instruction to select whether or not the image editing result is satisfactory, that is, whether or not to end the image editing (step S128). If the image editing result is not OK, the microcomputer 505 returns to the image editing process of step S126 again, and
In the case of, the flow shifts to the image recording formation position setting selection input processing in the next step S129.

That is, the microcomputer 505 displays an area cursor 510B for setting an image recording formation position on the image display color LCD 510 (step S1).
29). In the present embodiment, the area cursor 51
0B indicates the positions of the four corners of the outer frame of the captured still image displayed on the display screen of the image display color LCD 510 and the midpoints of the four line segments forming the outer frame. May be only the four corner positions.

If it is determined in step S109 that the recording position information of the audio code image is associated with the information, the recording position is determined based on the information. . If it is determined that the information is not associated, the area cursor 510 for setting the image recording formation position is set.
B is displayed at a default position shifted to the upper left corner of the image display area. The user moves the area cursor 510B up, down, left, and right with the operation switch 507 to set a position where an image is recorded and formed at a desired position on the image display area.

The user moves the area cursor 510B for setting the image recording position, even though it is determined that the recording position information is associated with the image recording position information. If you have made the settings,
The microcomputer 505 includes an information display LCD 509.
Is displayed in the warning display column 509H, to warn the user that the change operation is being performed (step S130).

If it is determined that the recording formation position information is associated after the image recording formation position setting operation, the microcomputer 505 causes the information display LCD 509 to change the recording formation information that has already been associated. The user is prompted to input whether to select the position information or to select the changed recording formation position information later, and the user performs the selection setting input using the operation switch 507 (step S131).

Finally, the recording and formation of the photographed still image and the audio code image are performed (step S132). In this recording formation step, the microcomputer 505
Converts the image data and / or audio code image input and generated in the previous steps (S101 to S131) into data suitable for printing by the printer unit 506 according to the information or setting of the recording formation position. After the processing, the print formation on the print medium 20 is performed while controlling the head feed and the paper feed of the printer unit 506.

Although the present invention has been described based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible within the scope of the present invention. Here, the summary of the present invention is as follows.

(1) A photographing apparatus used in a photographed image processing system capable of recording and forming an optically readable audio code image on a print medium on which a photographed still image is recorded and formed. A voice input unit for inputting voice to be input, a digital conversion unit for converting the voice input by the voice input unit into digital voice data, and a voice data memory for storing the digital voice data converted by the digital conversion unit And an associating data generating unit for generating data for associating the photographed still image recorded and formed on the same print medium with the audio code image. The association data generated by the section is input and recorded in association with the associated audio data. An imaging device characterized by remembering.

That is, the audio data memory inputs the association data for associating the photographed still image recorded and formed on the same print medium with the audio code image, and associates it with the associated audio data. It is configured to memorize. Therefore, it is possible to reliably and easily associate a captured still image with an audio code image recorded and formed on the same print medium as the print medium on which the still image is recorded and formed under actual shooting conditions. It works.

(2) It further comprises an audio compression section for compressing the digital audio data converted by the digital conversion section, wherein the audio data memory stores the audio data compressed by the audio compression section. The imaging device according to (1).

That is, compressed audio data is stored in the audio data memory. Therefore, the capacity of the audio data memory can be reduced. Further, since the compression unit is provided on the camera side, the compression method can be changed for each camera.

(3) The photographing apparatus prints and records the photographed still image exposed on the photographic film on the photographic paper as the print medium, and records and forms the voice code image on the photographic paper. A photographic film camera used in a processing system, wherein the photographic film camera externally stores audio data stored in the audio data memory and the association data stored in association with the audio data. The imaging device according to (1) or (2), further comprising a data output terminal that outputs the data to the camera.

That is, when the photographing device is a photographic film camera, the medium in which the photographed still image information and the sound information are stored is physically different (film and sound data memory).
Transmission of information to a photographic lab system (a photographic image processing system capable of recording and forming a photographed still image exposed on photographic film on photographic paper as the print medium and recording and forming the voice code image on the photographic paper) In this case, it is easy to cause a problem that the correspondence between the photographed still image and the audio code image is not maintained, but the audio data stored in the audio data memory and the audio data stored in association with the audio data are stored. Since a data output terminal for outputting both the association data and the external data is further provided, even in a configuration in which the audio data memory cannot be detached from the camera body,
Since the association data can be transmitted from the data output terminal to the photo lab system via a cable or a telephone line, the photographed still image and the recorded image are formed on the same print medium as the print medium on which the still image is recorded and formed. This has the effect of making it possible to reliably and easily associate the audio code image to be performed.

(4) The photographing apparatus records and forms a photographed still image exposed on a photographic film on photographic paper as the print medium, and records and forms the voice code image on the photographic paper. A photographic film type camera used in a processing system, wherein the photographic film type camera is provided with the audio data memory in a detachable manner, wherein the photographing device according to (1) or (2). .

That is, in the photographic film type camera, the audio data memory is detachably provided so that when transmitting information to the photographic lab system, accessories such as a connection cable and a telephone line transmission circuit are provided. Since no additional circuit is required, the camera system can be made inexpensive, lightweight, and low in power consumption, and the captured still image is recorded and formed on the same print medium as the print medium on which the static image is recorded and formed. This makes it possible to reliably and easily associate the audio code image with the audio code image.

(5) The photographic film camera records and displays the association data generated by the association data generation section or information relating to the association data at a predetermined location on the photographic film. The imaging device according to (3) or (4), which is configured as described above.

That is, the photographic film camera records and displays the association data generated by the association data generation unit or information relating to the association data at a predetermined location on the photographic film. After developing the photographic film in the photographic lab system and before recording and forming the audio code image, the associating data recorded or displayed on the photographic film or the information related to the associating data is read, and the By comparing the data and the associated data transmitted with the data, the captured still image and the audio code image recorded and formed on the same print medium as the print medium on which the still image is recorded and formed are compared. Can be confirmed, and it is possible to more reliably and easily associate them.

(6) The photographing apparatus outputs a photographed still image exposed on the light receiving surface of the solid-state image pickup device as an image signal, and stores an image memory for storing image data obtained by digitizing the output image signal. An electronic still camera used in a photographed image processing system capable of recording and forming an image based on image data stored in the image memory on the print medium and recording and forming the audio code image on the print medium. In the electronic still camera, the image memory also functions as the audio data memory, and the image memory stores the image data, the audio data, and the association data in association with each other (1). Or the imaging device according to (2).

That is, in the electronic still camera, the image memory also serves as the audio data memory, and the image memory stores the image data, the audio data, and the association data in association with each other. As compared with the case where the image memory and the audio data memory are configured independently, the camera system is inexpensive, lightweight,
Since low power consumption can be achieved and photographed still image information and recorded audio information can be stored and managed in one and the same medium,
There is an effect that the still image and the audio code image can be more reliably and easily associated.

(7) The electronic still camera further includes a data output terminal for outputting the image data, the audio data, and the association data stored in the image memory together. The imaging device according to (6).

That is, the electronic still camera further includes a data output terminal for outputting the image data, the audio data, and the association data stored in the image memory to the outside. Even if the image data memory is not removable from the camera body, the above-mentioned correspondence data can be transmitted from a data output terminal to an external printing system (including a digital photo lab system) via a cable or a telephone line. There is an effect that the voice code image recorded and formed on the same print medium as the print medium on which the still image is recorded and formed can be surely and easily associated with the image.

(8) The photographing apparatus according to (6), wherein the electronic still camera has the image memory detachably provided.

That is, in the electronic still camera, since the image memory is detachably provided, an external printing system (including a digital photo lab system) is provided.
When transmitting information to the camera, accessories such as connection cables and telephone line transmission circuits, and additional circuits are not required, so that the camera system can be made inexpensive, lightweight, and low in power consumption. This has the effect that the print medium on which the still image is recorded and formed and the voice code image recorded and formed on the same print medium can be reliably and easily associated.

(9) The association data generation section is characterized in that it is configured to automatically generate the association data based on a predetermined operation before or after photographing (1). ) Or (2).

That is, since the associating data generator is configured to automatically generate the associating data based on a predetermined operation before or after photographing, the associating data and the audio code image can be obtained. There is an effect that the user can be set more reliably and easily without associating with the user by mistake.

(10) The association data includes a photographed frame number of a photographed still image (9).
An imaging device according to item 1.

That is, since the association data includes the photographed frame number of the photographed still image, it is directly associated with the still image, so that there is an effect that the association can be performed more reliably and easily. .

(11) The association data generation unit
The imaging device according to (1) or (2), wherein the association data is configured to be generated based on a manual input operation before or after imaging.

That is, since the association data generating section is configured to generate the association data based on a manual input operation before or after photographing, a photographed still image is generated according to the user's will. And the audio code image can be set, so that the association and editing can be performed more flexibly. For example, one recorded audio data can be selectively associated with a plurality of photographed still images in common.

(12) The photographing apparatus further includes a recording position setting unit for setting a recording position of the audio code image on the print medium, and the audio data memory stores the recording position setting. (1) or (2), wherein information relating to the recording formation position of the audio code image set by the section is stored in association with the audio data and the association data. The imaging device according to the above.

That is, when an audio code image is recorded and formed on a photographed still image, if the position of the recording formation area in the photographed still image in which the audio code image is recorded and formed is not determined, the main object or Adversely affect the composition,
In addition to the fact that the photographer does not intend to take a picture at all, the voice code image is inadvertently recorded and formed on the photographed still image, and the background has various patterns and colors based on the original image Is present, the voice code image is forced to change unexpectedly as an image, and thus may sometimes become unreadable. For example, in the above-described dot code format configuration, markers cannot be extracted, and each dot in the data area cannot be read.

Therefore, if the information on the recording position of the audio code image set by the recording position setting means is stored in the audio data memory in association with the audio data and the association data, By determining the adverse effect of the still image on the picture as determined by the user's intention, it is possible to eliminate or reduce the adverse effect, and it is possible to ensure the stable code reading performance.

(13) The photographing apparatus according to (12), wherein the photographing apparatus further comprises a display section for displaying a recording formation position of the voice code image set by the recording formation position setting section. .

That is, the photographing apparatus further includes a display unit for displaying the recording position of the voice code image set by the recording position setting unit, so that the user can easily understand when setting the recording position. Can be determined after confirmation.

(14) The photographing apparatus according to (13), wherein the display section is provided in a photographing finder.

That is, by providing the display section in the photographing finder, the user can determine the composition including the recording area of the voice code image while looking at the finder in a series of image photographing operations. This has the effect that the movement of the line of sight is small and the setting is easy.

(15) In a printer used in a photographed image processing system capable of recording and forming an optically readable voice code image on a print medium on which a photographed still image is recorded and formed, the printer corresponds to the photographed still image. An input unit for inputting image data is associated with audio data recorded and formed as the audio code image on the same print medium together with a photographed still image based on the image data for the image data input at the input unit. A determination unit for determining whether or not the audio data is recorded on the print medium; an instruction unit for instructing whether or not to record and form the audio code image on the print medium; and the determination unit associates the audio data with the image data. Is determined to have been
A control unit for recording and forming the photographed still image and the audio code image on the same print medium when a selection instruction for recording and forming the audio code image on the print medium is issued by the instruction unit; ,
A printer comprising:

That is, just because the audio data is associated with the image data, the audio data is always stored on the same print medium.
It is possible to prevent the recorded still image and the corresponding voice code image from being uniquely recorded and formed, and selectively record and form the captured still image and the voice code image on the same print medium as desired. it can. Therefore, the user can easily obtain a print medium of a desired form in which the voice code image is recorded or formed, or in which the voice code image is not recorded.

(16) The printer according to (15), further comprising a photographed still image selecting section for selecting the photographed still image recorded and formed on the print medium.

That is, the user can arbitrarily select and designate a photographed still image to be recorded and formed on a print medium, for example, by a photographed frame number, and obtains a print medium on which a desired photographed still image is recorded and formed. be able to.

(17) The information processing apparatus according to (15), further comprising a notifying section for notifying a result of the determination when the determining section determines that the audio data is associated with the image data. Printer.

That is, since the user can reliably grasp that the audio data is associated with the input image data, the user can record and form the photographed still image and the audio code image on the same print medium. Instructions can be given without worry.

(18) The determination section determines that the audio data is not associated with the image data, and the instruction section selects and issues a selection instruction for recording and forming the audio code image on the print medium. (15) The printer according to (15), further comprising a warning unit that performs a predetermined warning when the operation is performed.

That is, when the instruction to record and form the photographed still image and the audio code image on the same print medium is given even though the audio data is not associated with the input image data, Since the user can be warned that the instruction is useless, the user can be prevented from erroneously recognizing that the printer is out of order, for example, based on the fact that the voice code image is not recorded and formed on the print medium.

(19) The printer according to (15), further comprising an image editing unit for editing the photographed still image corresponding to the image data input by the input unit.

That is, since the user can edit (change) the input photographed still image as desired by the user, it is possible to obtain a print medium with further ingenuity.

(20) The printer according to (15), further comprising an image recording formation position setting unit for setting a recording formation position of the photographed still image recorded and formed on the print medium.

That is, since the recording formation position of the photographed still image recorded and formed on the print medium can be set (changed) to the recording formation position desired by the user, a print with further ingenuity is provided. Medium can be obtained.

(21) The printer according to (15), further comprising an audio editing unit for editing the audio associated with the image data.

That is, since the editing (change) desired by the user can be added to the sound associated with the image data, the print medium with the sound code image which has been further ingeniously designed. Can be obtained.

(22) The printer according to (15), further comprising an audio recording formation position setting unit for setting a recording formation position of the audio code image recorded and formed on the print medium.

That is, the recording position of the audio code image recorded and formed on the print medium can be set (changed) to the recording position desired by the user. A print medium with a code image can be obtained.

(23) In addition to the audio data, the determination unit further determines a recording formation position of the audio code image on the same print medium with respect to the image data input by the input unit. An association determining unit that determines whether or not the information is associated, and, when the association determining unit determines that the recording formation position information is associated, notifies the determination result The printer according to (15), further comprising a notifying unit.

That is, the user can surely grasp that the image data is associated with the recording data position information that defines the recording position of the audio code image on the print medium together with the audio data. The photographed still image and the audio code image can be recorded and formed in accordance with the layout without worrying about the layout of the image and the audio code image on the print medium.

(24) An image recording formation position setting unit for setting a recording formation position of the photographed still image recorded and formed on the print medium, wherein the notifying unit is configured to determine the image data by the determination unit A predetermined warning is issued when it is determined that the recording forming position information is associated with the image forming position and the recording forming position of the photographed still image is set by the image recording forming position setting unit. (23) The printer according to (23).

That is, when the printer gives an instruction to set the recording formation position of a photographed still image, despite the fact that the recording formation position information is associated with the image data, this is notified by the user. , The user can take appropriate measures regarding the method of setting the recording formation position of the photographed still image and the audio code image on the print medium.

(25) In setting the recording formation position of the photographed still image, a selection unit for selecting one of the setting by the image recording formation position setting unit and the setting based on the recording formation position information is provided. The printer according to (24), further comprising:

That is, the layout of the photographed still image and the audio code image based on the recording formation position information defining the recording formation position on the print medium of the photographed still image and the audio code image given by the external device such as the imaging device. Is determined, or the layout of the photographed still image is determined based on the instruction given from the printer side to set the recording formation position of the photographed still image on the print medium. You can choose any.

(26) An audio recording formation position setting unit for setting a recording formation position of the audio code image recorded and formed on the print medium, wherein the notifying unit is provided with the image data by the determination unit A predetermined warning is issued when it is determined that the recording formation position information is associated with the audio code image and the recording formation position of the audio code image is set by the audio recording formation position setting unit. (23) The printer according to (23).

That is, in the case where the instruction is given by the input from the printer side to set the recording position of the audio code image even though the recording position information is associated with the image data. Since this can be warned to the user, the user can take appropriate measures regarding the method of setting the recording formation position of the photographed still image and the audio code image on the print medium.

(27) In setting the recording position of the audio code image, a selection unit for selecting one of the setting by the audio recording position setting unit and the setting based on the recording position information is provided. The printer according to (26), further comprising:

That is, the layout of the photographed still image and the voice code image based on the recording formation position information defining the recording formation position on the print medium of the photographed still image and the voice code image given by the external device such as the photographing device. Is determined, or the layout of the voice code image is determined based on the instruction given from the printer side to set the recording position of the voice code image on the print medium. You can choose any.

(28) The printer according to (15), further comprising an image display unit for visualizing and displaying the photographed still image based on the image data input by the input unit.

That is, the user can easily confirm the photographed still image based on the input image data by visual observation.
A selection determination as to whether or not to record and form the photographed still image on a print medium can be made in advance.

(29) An audio input unit for inputting audio recorded as the audio code image on the print medium is further provided (1).
The printer according to 5).

That is, even if the user does not associate the voice data with the input image data, the user can input a new voice on the printer side to create a voice code image. However, the photographed still image and the audio code image can be recorded and formed on the same print medium.

(30) The printer according to (29), further comprising an audio editing unit for editing the audio input by the audio input unit.

That is, since the user can edit (change) the voice input by the printer, it is possible to obtain a print medium with a voice code image with further ingenuity. Can be.

(31) The printer according to (29), further comprising an audio recording formation position setting section for setting a recording formation position of the audio code image recorded and formed on the print medium.

In other words, the recording position on the print medium can be set (changed) to the recording position desired by the user even for the voice code image based on the voice input on the printer side. It is possible to obtain a print medium with a voice code image that has been further devised.

(32) The apparatus according to (29), further comprising an audio output section for outputting audio input from the audio input section or audio based on audio data associated with the image data. The printer described.

That is, since the content of the voice input on the printer side or the content of the voice based on the voice data associated with the input image data can be directly confirmed by the speaker, the voice can be recognized by voice. A determination as to whether or not to record and form a single image on a print medium can be made in advance.

[0243]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
This kind of photographed image processing is capable of reliably and easily associating a photographed still image with a voice code image recorded and formed on the same print medium as the print medium on which the still image is recorded and formed. An imaging device and a printer used in the system can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the concept of a photographing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a diagram showing a form of recording and forming an audio code image and association data on a print medium on which a photographed still image is recorded and formed; FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating another recording and forming form of a voice code image and association data on a print medium.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a silver halide photographic film camera as a first embodiment of the photographing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a film as an image recording medium on which association data and information related thereto are recorded and formed.

FIG. 5A is a diagram showing the appearance of the front side of a silver halide photographic film camera as a first embodiment, and FIG.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of the rear side of a silver halide photographic film camera as a first embodiment.

FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an information display liquid crystal panel,
(B) is a figure which shows the display in a finder.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a storage format of an audio data memory.

FIG. 8 is a main flowchart of the silver halide photographic film camera as the first embodiment.

9A is a flowchart of an operation mode setting process in the flowchart of FIG. 8, and FIG. 9B is a flowchart of a voice code recording position setting process in the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an association data setting process in the flowchart of FIG. 8;

11A is a flowchart of a recording start process in the flowchart of FIG. 8, FIG. 11B is a flowchart of a photographing start process in the flowchart of FIG. 8, and FIG. 11C is a data output in the flowchart of FIG. It is a flowchart of a process.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of an electronic still camera as a second embodiment of the photographing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 13A is an external view of a liquid crystal viewfinder.
FIG. 8B is a diagram extracting and showing a characteristic portion of a flowchart of the association data setting process in the second embodiment;
(C) is a flowchart of a data output process in the second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a storage format of an image data memory.

FIG. 15A is a flowchart of a shooting start process in a case where association data is generated before shooting in the second embodiment, and FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating an example in which association data is generated after shooting in the second embodiment. 11 is a flowchart for explaining another example of a shooting start process in the case of performing the shooting.

FIGS. 16A to 16D are diagrams illustrating layouts of respective areas on a print medium for explaining examples of templates that define layouts of respective areas on a print medium.

FIG. 17A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a printer according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17B is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of the printer of FIG.

18A is an external view of an operation switch panel, and FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating a first part of a series of flowcharts for explaining the operation of the printer in FIG. 17A.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a second part of a series of flowcharts for explaining the operation of the printer in FIG. 17A.

20 is a diagram illustrating a third part of a series of flowcharts for describing the operation of the printer in FIG. 17A.

21A is a diagram showing a display example of an information display LCD, and FIG. 21B is a diagram showing a display example of an image display color LCD.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a format configuration of a dot code as an audio code image.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 audio input unit 11 digital conversion unit 12 audio compression unit 13 storage unit 13A audio data memory 14, 104A association data generation unit 15 imaging unit 16 output unit 16A display unit 17, 104 system controller 18 audio code image 19 photographed still image 20 , 20A Print medium 21 Margin 22 Data recording forming unit 100 Silver halide photographic film camera 101A Microphone 105 Audio data memory 107A Earphone 109 Data memory 110A Operation mode setting button 111A Corresponding data setting button 114 Date data recording unit 115 Clock circuit 116 Frame number detection section 117A Viewfinder 119 Image recording medium (film) 120A Audio code recording formation position setting button 121A Information display liquid crystal panel 122 Data output terminal 22A cable 123 associated data recording unit 126 self-timer lamp 128 manual recording start button 129 audio selection / playback button 130 image select button 137, 310 audio data header unit 138, 311 audio data storage unit 200 photo laboratory system 300 electronic still camera 301 Image data memory 301A Memory card 305A Liquid crystal viewfinder 306 Frame number generator 312 Image data header 313 Image data storage 400 External recording system 500 Printer 501 Online I / F controller 501A I / F connector for online connection 502 Offline I / F Controller 502A Slot 503 Microphone 504 A / D converter 505 Microcomputer 506 Printer unit 507 Operation Switch 507A Operation switch panel 508 External I / F for operation 509 Information display LCD 510 Image display color LCD 511 Audio reproduction circuit 512 Speaker

Claims (32)

[Claims] 1. A photographing apparatus used in a photographing image processing system capable of recording and forming an optically readable audio code image on a print medium on which a photographed still image is recorded and formed, wherein the audio code image corresponds to the audio code image. A voice input unit for inputting voice, a digital conversion unit for converting the voice input by the voice input unit into digital voice data, and a voice data memory for storing the digital voice data converted by the digital conversion unit An association data generation unit that generates data for associating the photographed still image recorded and formed on the same print medium with the audio code image; and wherein the audio data memory includes the association data generation unit Inputting the association data generated in the above, and storing it in association with the associated audio data An imaging device characterized in that: 2. An audio compression unit for compressing digital audio data converted by the digital conversion unit, wherein the audio data memory stores the audio data compressed by the audio compression unit. The photographing device according to claim 1. 3. The photographing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the photographing apparatus records and forms a photographed still image exposed on a photographic film on a photographic paper as the print medium, and records and forms the voice code image on the photographic paper. A photographic film camera used in the system, wherein the photographic film camera externally transmits both the audio data stored in the audio data memory and the association data stored in association with the audio data. 2. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a data output terminal for outputting.
Or the imaging device according to 2. 4. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the photographing apparatus records and forms a photographed still image exposed on a photographic film on photographic paper as the print medium, and records and forms the voice code image on the photographic paper. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the photographing film camera is used in the system, and the sound data memory is detachably provided in the photographing film camera. 5. The photographic film camera records and displays, at a predetermined location on the photographic film, the association data generated by the association data generation unit or information relating to the association data. The photographing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the photographing apparatus is configured as follows. 6. The photographing device outputs a photographed still image exposed on a light receiving surface of a solid-state image sensor as an image signal,
An image memory that stores image data obtained by digitizing the output image signal; an image based on the image data stored in the image memory is recorded and formed on the print medium; and the voice code image is stored in the print medium. An electronic still camera used in a captured image processing system capable of recording and forming on the electronic still camera, wherein the image memory also serves as the audio data memory, and the image memory includes the image data and the audio data. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the photographing apparatus stores the association data and the association data. 7. The electronic still camera according to claim 1, further comprising a data output terminal for outputting the image data, the audio data, and the association data stored in the image memory together. Item 7. An imaging device according to Item 6. 8. The photographing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the electronic still camera has the image memory detachably provided. 9. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the association data generation unit is configured to automatically generate the association data based on a predetermined operation before or after photographing. Or the imaging device according to 2. 10. The photographing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the association data includes a photographed frame number of a photographed still image. 11. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the association data generation unit is configured to generate the association data based on a manual input operation before or after photographing. 3. The imaging device according to 2. 12. The recording apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising: a recording position setting unit configured to set a recording position of the audio code image on the print medium. 3. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information on the recording formation position of the audio code image set in the step (b) is stored in association with the audio data and the association data. 4. apparatus. 13. The photographing apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the photographing apparatus further includes a display unit that displays a recording formation position of the audio code image set by the recording formation position setting unit. 14. The photographing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the display unit is provided in a photographing finder. 15. A printer used in a photographed image processing system capable of recording and forming an optically readable voice code image on a print medium on which a photographed still image is recorded and formed, wherein the image corresponding to the photographed still image is provided. An input unit for inputting data, and for the image data input at the input unit, audio data recorded and formed as the audio code image on the same print medium together with a photographed still image based on the image data are associated with each other. A determination unit for determining whether or not the audio data is recorded on the print medium; an instruction unit for instructing whether to record or form the audio code image on the print medium; and the image data is associated with the audio data by the determination unit. And the instruction unit writes the voice code image on the print medium. Printer characterized by comprising a control unit for recording form and with the captured still image on the same printing medium the audio code image when the selection instruction for causing formation was made. 16. The printer according to claim 15, further comprising a photographed still image selection unit for selecting the photographed still image recorded and formed on the print medium. 17. The information processing apparatus according to claim 15, further comprising: a notifying unit that notifies a result of the determination when the determining unit determines that the audio data is associated with the image data. Printer. 18. The image processing apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the determining unit determines that the audio data is not associated with the image data, and the instruction unit causes the selection instruction to record and form the audio code image on the print medium. The printer according to claim 15, further comprising a warning unit that issues a predetermined warning when performed. 19. The printer according to claim 15, further comprising an image editing unit for editing the photographed still image corresponding to the image data input by the input unit. 20. The printer according to claim 15, further comprising an image recording formation position setting unit that sets a recording formation position of the photographed still image recorded and formed on the print medium. 21. The printer according to claim 15, further comprising an audio editing unit for editing the audio associated with the image data. 22. The printer according to claim 15, further comprising an audio recording formation position setting unit for setting a recording formation position of the audio code image recorded and formed on the print medium. 23. The image processing apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the image data input by the input unit includes:
An association determination unit that determines whether or not recording formation position information that defines the recording formation position of the audio code image on the same print medium is associated with the recording code formation position; 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a notifying unit that notifies a result of the determination when it is determined that the position information is associated with the position information.
5. The printer according to 5. 24. An image recording / forming position setting unit for setting a recording / forming position of the photographed still image recorded and formed on the print medium, wherein the notifying unit sets the image data by the determination unit. It is determined that the recording formation position information is associated,
24. The printer according to claim 23, wherein a predetermined warning is issued when the recording formation position of the photographed still image is set by the image recording formation position setting unit. 25. A method for setting a recording formation position of the photographed still image, comprising: setting by the image recording formation position setting unit;
25. The printer according to claim 24, further comprising a selection unit that selects any one of settings based on the recording formation position information. 26. An audio recording position setting unit for setting a recording position of the audio code image recorded on the print medium, wherein the notifying unit transmits the image data to the image data by the determining unit. It is determined that the recording formation position information is associated,
24. The printer according to claim 23, wherein a predetermined warning is issued when the recording position of the audio code image is set by the audio recording position setting unit. 27. When setting the recording position of the audio code image, a selection unit for selecting any one of a setting based on the recording position information and a setting based on the recording position information is further provided. 27. The printer according to claim 26, comprising: 28. The printer according to claim 15, further comprising an image display unit that visualizes and displays the photographed still image based on the image data input by the input unit. 29. The printer according to claim 15, further comprising an audio input unit for inputting audio recorded and formed as the audio code image on the print medium. 30. The printer according to claim 29, further comprising an audio editing unit for editing audio input by the audio input unit. 31. The printer according to claim 29, further comprising an audio recording formation position setting unit for setting a recording formation position of the audio code image recorded and formed on the print medium. 32. The apparatus according to claim 29, further comprising an audio output unit configured to output audio input by the audio input unit or audio based on audio data associated with the image data. Printer.