JP2000287110A - Digital camera device control system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To enable easy reference and editing of files stored in a digital camera device without mounting a special application on a PC side. SOLUTION: A thumbnail H is automatically converted from a JPEG file in a memory built in a digital camera device 30.
Create a TML document. The JPEG display portion and the file name are linked to an HTML document to be displayed at the original resolution. An index HTML document is automatically created from the JPEG file name in the memory, and an HTML document of an operation that enables basic operations on the file in the memory is created.
HGI for CGI that can perform various operations as operations
Insert inline in L document, H in thumbnail display, index display, and operation display
Display the TML document at once as a multi-frame display.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a control system for a digital camera device, and more particularly, to a digital camera device and a personal computer connected via a network, and a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. The present invention relates to a control system for a digital camera device having a server function that can be controlled through a browser.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art One of the important uses of a computer is to transfer information over a network. The largest computer network that currently exists is the Internet (In
ternet). The Internet is a worldwide network of computer networks that communicate using a common protocol. Various computers are connected to the Internet, from low-end personal computers to high-end supercomputers.

For example, communication between any two computers (nodes) can be performed on the Internet as long as both are connected to the Internet somewhere. The most common protocol used for data communication on the Internet is TCP / IP
(Transport Control / Internet Protocol)
Various communication protocols exist in the layer on the TCP / IP.

For example, FTP (File Transport Protocol)
l) is a protocol used to transfer files from one computer to another. A typical FTP client displays a list of files, allowing them to navigate through directory structures, etc.
Has an interface similar to a file manager.

In addition, HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Pr
otocol), most of the documents are WWW (World
If the document is a Wide Web document, this is the protocol used to transfer the document between nodes.
Typical HTTP is used between a web server and a web browser client. A document transferred using HTTP is composed of several components such as graphic elements and forms. The document is typically a standard HT
It is configured by encoding in ML (hyperlink text markup language) format. Also,
A web browser can display a document to show the end user a document or a graphic document, an audio document, or the like, and can jump from one reference document to another. HTT
It can be recognized that a document provided using P forms a document network. Therefore, W
The WW is used when indicating a collection of documents that links a plurality of documents available on the Internet using HTTP.

[0006] Basically, HTTP is a document transport protocol. In the current HTTP system, an HTTP client (usually a browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer) sends an HTTP request for requesting a document to an HTTP server, and the HTTP server side reads the document by a user. If you have permission, return the document. If the document is a compound document, the HTTP client reads the returned document to find a reference to the embedded document (typically a graphic image). When the web client receives enough data to form a document image, it displays the document image.

As described above, the reason why the WWW has spread worldwide is largely due to the simple construction that the user can view the contents of the document simply by requesting the document.

In recent years, there has been a demand for more than simply transmitting existing documents. For example,
Instead of a fixed document, the user may wish to receive a dynamically generated document when the document request is accepted. One mechanism for generating this dynamic document is CGI (Comm.
on Gateway Interface) script. The client sends the URL using the CGI script.
Request a document in the form of (Uniform Resource Locator). In this case, the URL refers to a server program, not a document on the server. The server generates a document according to the program, and returns the generated document to the client browser. As a result, the browser set to request and receive the document is allowed to display the result of the code execution on the server side. CGI
Scripts are used to interface the browser to the server-side database, which sends the search request as a URL to the server and returns the results as a document. Since they run on the server side and do not identify the browser at all, the user has no control over when and how to use the CGI.

If the program processing is transmitted with the document, such as a Java applet written in the Java language used to write client-side code, the user has more control over the execution of the program. Can have. For example,
By executing the code on the client side, the client requests the document, and the returned document contains the program code embedded in the document. The client browser
You must know the code on the client side, but execute the code upon receipt. in this way,
Executing the code on the client side is the best use for performing simple operations such as animated image elements of a document. If not, the communication rate required for transmission may increase due to the execution on the server.

As described above, Java applet and C
Although the GI script is executed in a different place, there is no great difference in the function to be realized.

In recent years, there has been a function called a cookie for exchanging information between a web server and a web client. The cookie enables, for example, information set using the CGI on the web browser or other information to be stored as a file on the web client side. Thus, in the next communication between the web server and the web client, the web server can perform appropriate processing with reference to the file stored in the web client. For example, a display such as “You are the fifth access today!” Is made possible by giving information to the web client.

Recently, embedded devices such as copiers, facsimile machines, printers and digital cameras have been connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) using the WWW technology of the Internet.
k) and a technology that controls embedded devices through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer on a personal computer by connecting to a Wide Area Network (WAN) (direction).
Is coming out. Such a technique is disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No.
There are "Method and Apparatus for Controlling Peripheral Devices" of JP-A-325925 and "Document Agency System" of JP-A-10-116295.

[0013]

However, in such a conventional system, built-in devices such as a copier, a facsimile, a printer, and a digital camera connected via a network are installed on a personal computer. The technology of controlling embedded devices through web browsers is being developed.However, since it is necessary to install an application corresponding to the content of control on the personal computer side, various files stored in the above-described embedded devices are required. There is a problem that it is not possible to easily refer to or edit a document.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has no special application installed on a personal computer side, so that a JPEG file stored in a memory in a digital camera device can be referenced and edited. It is intended to provide a control system for a digital camera device that can easily perform the control.

[0015]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a digital camera device and a personal computer operated by a user are connected via a network and can be controlled through a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. A control system for a digital camera device having a server function, wherein a thumbnail HT is automatically generated from a JPEG file in a memory of the digital camera device.
Means for creating an ML document; means for displaying, as information of the JPEG file, a sequence number for editing, the number of recording pixels, a recording mode, an image quality mode, a shooting mode, a file name, a file size, or a shooting date and time; Means for automatically creating an HTML document of the index from the JPEG file name in the memory, means for creating an HTML document of an operation enabling basic operations on the file in the memory, and deleting the file as the operation.
The CTM that can operate such as file name change, file copy, thumbnail display method, etc.
Means for inserting inline in the L document, and means for displaying the thumbnail-displayed HTML document, index-displayed HTML document, or operation-displayed HTML document at a time as a multi-frame display.

According to this, a thumbnail HTML document is automatically created from the JPEG file in the memory, and the information of the JPEG file includes the sequence number for editing, the number of recording pixels such as 1600 × 1200 and 640 × 480, and the like. , Recording modes such as the presence or absence of an audio file, image quality modes such as fine, normal, economy, etc., shooting modes such as normal shooting, macro shooting, continuous shooting, interval shooting, and split shooting, file names, file sizes, Display the shooting date and time. An HTML document of an index is automatically created from the JPEG file name in the memory. H for operations that enable basic operations on files in memory
It has means for creating a TML document. As an operation, a CGI or the like capable of performing operations such as file deletion, file name change, file copy, and thumbnail display method is inserted inline in the HTML document. The thumbnail display HTML document, the index display HTML document, and the operation display HTML document are displayed at a time as a multiplex frame display. Therefore, without installing a special application on the personal computer side,
Through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer, it is possible to easily refer to and edit a JPEG file stored in the memory of the digital camera device.

Further, the invention described in claim 2 is the first invention.
In the control system of the digital camera device described in
When performing the thumbnail display, when displaying a JPEG file shot in a shooting mode such as continuous shooting or interval shooting, a means for displaying a JPEG image in a superimposed manner, and a method for displaying the superimposed JPEG image for an appropriate time Means of switching and displaying at intervals, and JP shot in shooting modes such as continuous shooting and interval shooting
Means for automatically inserting a Java applet for realizing superimposed display and switching display from an EG file inline in an HTML document.

According to this, when displaying a thumbnail, when displaying a JPEG file shot in a shooting mode such as continuous shooting or interval shooting, a JPEG file is displayed.
Display images superimposed. And
The superimposed JPEG images are switched and displayed at an appropriate time interval. Ja that realizes superimposition and switching display from JPEG files shot in shooting modes such as continuous shooting and interval shooting
Automatically insert va applets inline in HTML documents. For this reason, it is easy to visually group and recognize the pictures taken in the continuous shooting or interval shooting in the shooting mode of the digital camera device.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the digital camera device is connected to a personal computer operated by a user via a network, and has a server function that can be controlled through a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. Control system for a digital camera device, comprising: a JPE in a memory of the digital camera device.
2. A means for automatically creating an HTML document from a G file based on a basic template for HTML editing, a means for sequentially inserting the JPEG file selected in claim 1 into a photograph portion of the HTML document, Means for sequentially assigning an editing number to photo information and document information displayed in the document; means for creating an HTML document that allows selection of a plurality of HTML editing templates; HTM including CGI etc. that can be operated to edit document information
Means for creating an L document and H for HTML editing
Means for displaying a TML document, an HTML document for selecting a template, and an HTML document for an editing operation at a time as a multi-frame display.

According to this, an HTML document is automatically created from a JPEG file in the memory based on a basic template for HTML editing. This HTML
The photograph selected in claim 1 is sequentially inserted into the photograph portion of the document, and an editing number is sequentially assigned to the photograph information and the document information displayed in the HTML document. And multiple HTML
Creates an HTML document that enables selection of a template for editing, creates an HTML document including CGI and the like that can be operated to edit photo information and document information in the HTML document, and creates an HTML document for HTML editing , HTML for template selection
The document and the HTML document for the editing operation are displayed at once as a multi-frame display. For this reason, without installing a special application on the personal computer side, it is possible to use a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.
Through a browser, it is possible to easily refer to and edit a JPEG file stored in a memory of the digital camera device.

The invention described in claim 4 is the same as the claim 3.
In the control system of the digital camera device described in
Means for displaying a link that can refer to an HTML template stored in another server or a personal computer when the HTML document for selecting the template is created; Means for automatically acquiring a previously stored template document by file transfer such as FTP, and creating an HTML document that enables selection of a plurality of HTML editing templates. .

According to this, HT for template selection
When creating an ML document, a link that allows reference to an HTML template stored in another server or a personal computer is displayed. When a link destination is specified, a template document stored in the reference destination is automatically obtained by file transfer such as FTP, and an HTML document that enables selection of a plurality of HTML editing templates is created. Therefore, in addition to the templates registered in advance in the digital camera device, the template resources can be freely referenced from a server connected to the network.

Further, the invention described in claim 5 is the same as the invention described in claim 3.
In the control system of the digital camera device described in
When creating the HTML document for selecting a template, the user can arbitrarily specify a storage destination of an HTML template stored in another server or a personal computer, and refer to when the storage destination is specified. Means for automatically acquiring a previously stored template document by file transfer such as FTP, and creating an HTML document that enables selection of a plurality of HTML editing templates. .

According to this, HT for template selection
When creating an ML document, a user arbitrarily designates a storage destination of an HTML template stored in another server or a personal computer. When the storage destination is specified, the template document stored in the reference destination is automatically obtained by file transfer such as FTP, and an HTML document that enables selection of a plurality of HTML editing templates is created. For this reason,
In addition to templates registered in advance in the digital camera device, template resources can be freely referenced from a server connected to the network.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a digital camera device and a personal computer operated by a user are connected via a network, and have a server function that can be controlled through a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. Means for creating and displaying an HTML document for inputting a password or ID for identifying the user when accessing the digital camera device for the first time; Means for storing the default value of the display method in claim 1, the default value of the template in claim 3, the data of the reference destination in claims 4 and 5, and the like on the digital camera device side; Use user data corresponding to passwords and IDs The default value of the display method in claim 1, the default value of the template in claim 3, in which and a means for example, displaying data referenced in the claims 4 and 5.

According to this, when the digital camera device is accessed for the first time, the password or ID for identifying the user is used.
Create and display an HTML document for inputting D.
The default value of the display method in the first aspect, the default value of the template in the third aspect, and the fourth and fifth aspects for the password and the ID.
Is stored on the digital camera device side. Then, using the user data corresponding to the password and the ID, the default value of the display method in claim 1, the default value of the template in claim 3, the reference destination data in claim 4 and claim 5, etc. Is displayed. Therefore, without installing a special application on the personal computer side,
HTM displayed through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer
HTML documents can be customized for each user accessing the L document, and different HTML
Can create documents.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the digital camera device is connected to a personal computer operated by a user via a network, and has a server function that can be controlled through a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. A digital camera device control system, wherein the default value of the display method in claim 1, the default value of the template in claim 3, the data of the reference destination in claims 4 and 5, etc., using a cookie technology. 4. A default value of a display method according to claim 1, wherein a means for creating and storing user data on a client side of the web browser and the user data created on the client side, a template according to claim 3, The default value of Means for displaying a kick referenced data, and has a.

According to this, the default value of the display method in the first aspect, the default value of the template in the third aspect, the data of the reference destination in the fourth and fifth aspects, and the like are stored in a technology such as cookie. To create and store user data on the client side. Then, using the user data created on the client side, the default value of the display method in claim 1, the default value of the template in claim 3, and the data of the reference destination in claim 4 and claim 5 And so on. Therefore, HTML displayed through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer without installing a special application on the personal computer side.
The document can be customized for each user accessing the document, and a different HTML document can be created for each user.

The invention according to claim 8 has a server function in which a digital camera device and a personal computer operated by a user are connected via a network and can be controlled through a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. A digital camera device control system, wherein when accessing the digital camera device for the first time, the IP address of the client side of the web browser
Means for storing the default value of the display method in claim 1, the default value of the template in claim 3, the data of the reference destination in claims 4 and 5, etc. on the digital camera device side with respect to the address. ,
Means for displaying, using user data corresponding to the IP address, a default value of the display method in claim 1, a default value of the template in claim 3, data of a reference destination in claims 4 and 5, and the like. , Is provided.

According to this, when the digital camera device is accessed for the first time, the default value of the display method in the first aspect, the default value of the template in the third aspect, and the In the digital camera device, the reference data and the like in claims 4 and 5 are stored. Then, using the user data corresponding to the IP address, the default value of the display method in claim 1, the default value of the template in claim 3, the reference destination data in claim 4 and claim 5, and the like. Is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to customize for each user accessing an HTML document displayed through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer without installing a special application on the personal computer side. Different HTML documents can be created.

[0031]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. First, a network configuration and a system configuration common to the embodiments of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a network configuration according to the present invention. The network configuration shown in FIG. 1 includes a network 10, a mobile phone 28, and a digital camera device 1.
6, 20, 26 and a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as P
C) 18, 22, 24, and local area networks (hereinafter, LAN) 12, 14, and the like.

The digital camera devices 16, 2
0 and 26 are equipped with an HTTP server function and a communication function, and the PCs 18, 22 and 24 have
It is assumed that a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer is installed.

The digital camera device 26 includes a mobile phone 28
And is connected to a network (here, the Internet) 10. The digital camera device 16 and the PC 18 are connected to the LAN 12 respectively.
To the network 10 via the LAN 12
It is connected to the. Further, the digital camera device 20, the PC 22, and the PC 24 are connected to the LAN 14, respectively, and are connected to the network 10 via the LAN 14.

According to the present invention, the Internet WWW (Wo
rld Wide Web) technology, PC18,22,24
The digital camera devices 16, 20, and 26 are controlled through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.

As an example of the basic platform mounted on the digital camera devices 16, 20, and 26, a method for controlling peripheral devices and its device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-325925, or −116
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 295/295, for example, discloses a document agency system. However, in the present invention, a digital camera device using the technology described in JP-A-9-325925 or JP-A-10-116295 as a basic platform is disclosed. It provides an application or service.

The PCs 18, 22, and 24 control the digital camera devices 16, 20, and 26 through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer without installing special application software for controlling the digital camera devices. be able to. From the PCs 18, 22, and 24, the digital camera devices 16, 2 are connected via the Internet.
It is possible to access any of the devices 0, 26.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the present invention. The system of the present invention includes a digital camera device 30,
It comprises a network (here, the Internet) 32, a PC 34, and the like. In the digital camera device 30, data 301 and a web server 302 having a web server function are mounted. The data 301 includes HTML format data and CGI
, A Java applet, a photographed JPEG (photograph) file, and other management data. On the web server 302, the above-described functions such as the CGI function, the Java function, and the cookie function are appropriately mounted in a form corresponding to the embedded device.

A web browser 341 is mounted on the PC 34, and executes a Java applet and implements a cookie function. The user 36 is an operator of the PC 34.

In the present invention, by having the system configuration as described above, the user 36 starts the web browser 341 of the PC 34, and the HTML file or the program file stored in the data 301 of the digital camera device 30. Can be accessed by designating the URL.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 3 shows Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an HTML document configuration diagram in FIG. In the first embodiment, a system configuration as shown in FIG. 2 is provided under the network configuration as shown in FIG.
An HTML document as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed through a general-purpose web browser of C. This HTML document automatically creates a thumbnail HTML document from a JPEG (photograph) file in a memory attached to or incorporated in the digital camera device 30. Each JPEG display portion and file name are linked to an HTML document that is displayed at the original resolution.

As the information of the JPEG file, for example, a sequence number for editing, 1600 × 1200 or 6
The number of recording pixels such as 40 × 480, the recording mode such as the presence or absence of an audio file, the image quality mode such as fine, normal, economy, etc., the shooting mode such as normal shooting, macro shooting, continuous shooting, interval shooting, split shooting, the file name, Display the file size or date and time of shooting. An HTML document of an index is automatically created from the JPEG file name in the memory. Therefore, when the index is accessed, the thumbnail display is automatically scrolled so that the JPEG file corresponding to the file name is located at the upper right position.

An HTML document of an operation that enables a basic operation on a file in the memory is created. As an operation, CGI or the like that can perform operations such as file deletion, file name change, file copy, and thumbnail display method is inserted inline in the HTML document.

To delete a file or copy a file, a sequence number assigned in thumbnail display is designated. For example, if "1" is input, the file with the number 1 is specified, and if "1-5" is input, the file with the number 1-5 is specified. If "A" is input, all files are designated. To change the file name, enter the current file name and the new file name. The display format is specified by clicking any one of TYPE1 to TYPE4.

After performing the above operation input on the user 36 side, when "execute" is selected, the corresponding processing is performed, and a new HTML document in thumbnail display is created. When "cancel" is selected, the data input by the operation is cleared. The HTML document in the thumbnail display, the HTML document in the index display, and the HTML document in the operation display are displayed at once as a multiplex frame.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, by performing the processing described above, a digital application can be transmitted through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer without installing a special application on the PC side. Reference and editing of a JPEG file stored in a memory in the camera device can be easily performed.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 4 shows Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an HTML document configuration diagram in FIG. In the second embodiment, a system configuration as shown in FIG. 2 is provided under the network configuration as shown in FIG.
An HTML document as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed through a general-purpose web browser of C. Embodiment 2
In the case of displaying a JPEG file shot in a shooting mode such as continuous shooting or interval shooting in the thumbnail display according to the first embodiment, a JPEG image is superimposed and displayed on a portion indicated by A in FIG. To do. Then, the superimposed JPEG images are switched and displayed at an appropriate time interval. As described above, a Java applet that realizes superposition and switching display is automatically converted from a JPEG file shot in a shooting mode such as continuous shooting or interval shooting by an HT.
Insert inline in ML document.

The index display is also laid out so that the grouping of continuous shooting and interval shooting can be recognized.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, by performing the above-described processing, visual grouping of photographs taken in the continuous shooting, interval shooting, or the like in the shooting mode of the digital camera device is performed. Can be easily recognized.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 5 shows Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an HTML document configuration diagram in FIG. In the third embodiment, a system configuration shown in FIG. 2 is provided under the network configuration shown in FIG.
An HTML document as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed through a general-purpose web browser of C. Embodiment 3
, The JP in the memory of the digital camera device 30
An HTML document is automatically created from an EG file based on a basic template for HTML editing.

The photos selected in the first embodiment are sequentially inserted into the photos of the HTML document. Then, an editing number is sequentially assigned to the photograph information and the document information displayed in the HTML document, and an HTML document that enables selection of a plurality of HTML editing templates is created.

When an arbitrary template is selected from the HTML document template selection screen shown in FIG.
The display for HTML creation is automatically replaced with the selected template, and the HTML document is created again.
For example, an HTML document including a CGI script or the like that can be operated to edit the photo information and the document information in the HTML document is created.

When a document is to be input, the number of the insertion part is designated in the document number column of FIG. 5, and the document is written in the document input column. When the display image is to be replaced, the number of the image to be replaced is designated in the replacement image number field, and the file name of the replacement image is written in the replacement image name field. When a document or image is to be deleted, the document number or image number of the deleted portion is written and specified in the deleted document column or the deleted image column, respectively.

When "execute" is selected after the user 36 has performed the above-mentioned input work, an HTML document is created in such a manner that the data in which the display of the HTML editing is input is automatically reflected. HTML document for HTML editing, HTML document for template selection,
Alternatively, an HTML document for editing operation is displayed at a time as a multi-frame display.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, by performing the above-described processing, a special application software is not installed on the PC side, and a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer can be used. HTML editing using a JPEG file stored in the memory of the digital camera device can be easily performed.

(Embodiment 4) Embodiment 4 will be described with reference to FIG. 5 of the HTML document configuration diagram in Embodiment 3 above. In the fourth embodiment, under the network configuration as shown in FIG. 1, the system configuration as shown in FIG. 2 is provided, and the part shown by B in FIG. Such a display is performed.

In the fourth embodiment, when creating an HTML document for selecting a template according to the third embodiment, the HTML document stored in the other server and the PC is used.
A link for referring to the L template is displayed. When such a link destination is specified, an HTM that automatically obtains the template document stored in the reference destination by file transfer such as FTP, and allows a plurality of HTML editing templates to be selected.
An L document is created.

As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, by performing the above-described processing, a template resource can be freely provided from a server connected to the network in addition to a template registered in advance in the digital camera device. Can be referred to.

(Fifth Embodiment) A fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 5 of the HTML document configuration diagram in the third embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, a system configuration as shown in FIG. 2 is provided under the network configuration as shown in FIG. 1, and a part indicated by C in FIG. 5 is provided through a general-purpose web browser of a PC. Such a display is performed.

In the fifth embodiment, when creating an HTML document for selecting a template according to the third embodiment, the HTML stored in another server and the PC is used.
The user specifies the storage location of the template arbitrarily. When the storage destination is specified, the template document stored in the reference destination is automatically obtained by file transfer such as FTP, and an HTML document is created which enables selection of a plurality of HTML editing templates.

As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, by performing the above-described processing, a template resource can be freely transmitted from a server connected to a network in addition to a template registered in advance in a digital camera device. Can be referred to.

(Sixth Embodiment) In the sixth embodiment, a system configuration as shown in FIG. 2 is provided under the network configuration as shown in FIG. 1 and controlled through a general-purpose web browser of a PC. The digital camera device has a possible server function. When the user 36 accesses the digital camera device from the PC 34 for the first time, an HTML document for inputting a password or ID for identifying the user is created and displayed. Such passwords and I
For D, the default value of the display method in the first embodiment, the default value of the template in the third embodiment, the data of the reference destination in the fourth and fifth embodiments, and the like are stored on the digital camera device 30 side. Remember. By using the user data corresponding to the password and the ID, the default value of the display method in the first embodiment, the default value of the template in the third embodiment, the reference destination data in the fourth and fifth embodiments, and the like are used. To be displayed.

As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, by performing the above-described processing, display can be performed through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer without installing special application software on the PC side. HTML documents can be customized for each user accessing the document, and different HTML documents can be created for each user.

(Seventh Embodiment) In the seventh embodiment, a system configuration as shown in FIG. 2 is provided under the network configuration as shown in FIG. 1 and controlled through a general-purpose web browser of a PC. The digital camera device has a possible server function. The default value of the display method in the first embodiment, the default value of the template in the third embodiment, or the data of the reference destination in the fourth and fifth embodiments is transmitted to the client side by using a technique such as a cookie. Create and store data. The user 36 uses the user data created on the client side to set the default value of the display method in the first embodiment, the default value of the template in the third embodiment, or the reference in the fourth and fifth embodiments. Display the previous data.

As described above, according to the seventh embodiment, by performing the above-described processing, display can be performed through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer without installing special application software on the PC side. HTML documents can be customized for each user accessing the document, and different HTML documents can be created for each user.

(Eighth Embodiment) In the eighth embodiment, a system configuration as shown in FIG. 2 is provided under the network configuration as shown in FIG. 1 and controlled through a general-purpose web browser of a PC. The digital camera device has a possible server function. When the user 36 first accesses the digital camera device from the PC 34, the default value of the display method in the first embodiment, the default value of the template in the third embodiment, The data of the reference destination and the like in the fourth and fifth embodiments are stored on the digital camera device 30 side. Then, by using the user data corresponding to the IP address, the default value of the display method in the first embodiment, the default value of the template in the third embodiment, the reference destination data in the fourth and fifth embodiments, and the like are used. To be displayed.

As described above, according to the eighth embodiment, by performing the above-described processing, display can be performed through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer without installing special application software on the PC side. HTML documents can be customized for each user accessing the document, and different HTML documents can be created for each user.

[0067]

As described above, according to the control system of the digital camera device of the present invention (claim 1), a web application such as a netscape navigator or an internet explorer can be used without installing a special application on the personal computer side.・ Through a browser,
JPE stored in memory in digital camera device
Reference and editing of the G file can be easily performed.

Further, according to the control system of the digital camera device of the present invention (claim 2), it is easy to visually group and recognize the photos taken in the continuous shooting or interval shooting in the shooting mode of the digital camera device. Become.

Further, according to the control system of the digital camera device of the present invention (claim 3), the digital camera can be transmitted through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer without installing a special application on the personal computer side. Reference and editing of JPEG files stored in the memory of the apparatus can be easily performed.

According to the digital camera device control system of the present invention (claim 4), in addition to the templates registered in advance in the digital camera device, the template resources can be freely referenced from a server connected to the network. can do.

According to the control system for a digital camera device of the present invention (claim 5), a template resource can be freely referenced from a server connected to a network other than a template registered in advance in the digital camera device. be able to.

Further, according to the control system of the digital camera device of the present invention (claim 6), it is displayed through a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer without installing a special application on the personal computer side. HTML
The document can be customized for each user accessing the document, and a different HTML document can be created for each user.

Further, according to the control system of the digital camera device of the present invention (claim 7), it is displayed through a web browser such as a netscape navigator or an internet explorer without installing a special application on the personal computer side. HTML
The document can be customized for each user accessing the document, and a different HTML document can be created for each user.

Further, according to the control system of the digital camera device of the present invention (claim 8), the image is displayed through a web browser such as a netscape navigator or internet explorer without installing a special application on the personal computer side. HTML
The document can be customized for each user accessing the document, and a different HTML document can be created for each user.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a network configuration according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an HTML document configuration diagram according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an HTML document configuration diagram according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of an HTML document according to the third embodiment.

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 Reference Signs List 10 network 12, 14 LAN (local area network) 16, 20, 26 digital camera device 18, 22, 24 PC (personal computer) 28 mobile phone 30 digital camera device 301 data 302 web server 32 network 34 PC (personal computer) 341 Web Browser

Claims (8)

[Claims] A digital camera device is connected to a personal computer operated by a user via a network, and has a server function controllable through a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. Means for automatically creating a thumbnail HTML document from a JPEG file in the memory of the digital camera device; and information on the JPEG file as a sequence number for editing, a recording pixel number, a recording mode, an image quality mode, and a photographing mode. Means for displaying a mode, a file name, a file size, or a shooting date and time; means for automatically creating an HTML document of an index from the JPEG file name in the memory; and enabling basic operations on files in the memory. Do A means for creating an HTML document of the operation, and a means for inserting inline in the HTML document a CGI or the like capable of performing operations such as file deletion, file name change, file copy, or thumbnail display method as the operation. And a means for displaying the thumbnail-displayed HTML document, index-displayed HTML document, or operation-displayed HTML document at a time as a multiplexed frame display, and a control system for the digital camera device. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the thumbnail display is performed by superimposing and displaying a JPEG image when displaying a JPEG file captured in a shooting mode such as continuous shooting or interval shooting.
A means for switching and displaying an image at an appropriate time interval and a Java applet for realizing a superimposed display or a switching display from a JPEG file shot in a shooting mode such as continuous shooting or interval shooting are automatically HT.
2. The control system for a digital camera device according to claim 1, further comprising: means for inserting inline in the ML document. 3. A control system for a digital camera device, wherein the digital camera device and a personal computer operated by a user are connected via a network and have a server function controllable through a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. Means for automatically creating an HTML document from a JPEG file in a memory of the digital camera device based on a basic template for HTML editing, wherein a photograph portion of the HTML document includes the photograph portion.
Means for sequentially inserting the JPEG file selected in step 1, means for sequentially assigning an editing number to the photo information and document information displayed in the HTML document, and enabling selection of a plurality of HTML editing templates A means for creating an HTML document; a means for creating an HTML document including a CGI or the like which can be operated to edit photograph information and document information in the HTML document; an HTML document for editing the HTML, and a means for selecting a template. HTML documents and H for editing operations
Means for displaying a TML document as a multi-frame display at a time, a control system for a digital camera device. 4. When creating an HTML document for selecting a template, means for displaying a link that can refer to an HTML template stored in another server or a personal computer, and the link destination are specified. Means for automatically acquiring a template document stored in a reference destination by file transfer such as FTP, and creating an HTML document that enables selection of a plurality of HTML editing templates. 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein
3. The control system for a digital camera device according to claim 1. 5. When the user creates an HTML document for selecting a template, the user arbitrarily specifies a storage destination of an HTML template stored in another server or a personal computer, and specifies the storage destination. Means for automatically acquiring a template document stored in a reference destination by file transfer such as FTP, and creating an HTML document that enables selection of a plurality of HTML editing templates. The control system for a digital camera device according to claim 3, wherein 6. A control system for a digital camera device having a server function, wherein the digital camera device and a personal computer operated by a user are connected via a network and can be controlled through a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. HTM for inputting a password or ID for identifying the user when accessing the digital camera device for the first time
Means for creating and displaying an L document; a default value of a display method in claim 1; a default value of a template in claim 3; Means for storing data or the like on the digital camera device side, a default value of the display method in claim 1, a default value of the template in claim 3, using user data corresponding to the password or ID, 6. A control system for a digital camera device, comprising: means for displaying data of a reference destination according to claim 4 or 5. 7. A control system for a digital camera device having a server function, wherein the digital camera device and a personal computer operated by a user are connected via a network and can be controlled through a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. The default value of the display method in the first aspect, the default value of the template in the third aspect, the data of the reference destination in the fourth and fifth aspects, and the like are stored on the client side of the web browser by using a cookie technique. Means for creating and storing data; and a default value of the display method according to claim 1, using the user data created on the client side.
A control system for a digital camera device, comprising: means for displaying a default value of the template according to claim 3 and data of a reference destination according to claims 4 and 5. 8. A control system for a digital camera device having a server function in which a digital camera device and a personal computer operated by a user are connected via a network and can be controlled through a general-purpose web browser of the personal computer. The default value of the display method according to claim 1, the default value of the template according to claim 3, and the default value of the template according to claim 3, when the digital camera device is first accessed, with respect to the IP address of the client side of the web browser. 4. A means for storing reference data and the like in the items 4 and 5 on the digital camera device side, and a default value of the display method in the claim 1 using user data corresponding to the IP address. Default value of the template in the above The control system of the digital camera device for a means for displaying the referenced data in Motomeko 4 and 5, comprising the.