JP2005191991A - Information processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

【Task】
Provided is an information processing apparatus that reduces the possibility of missing a photo opportunity and is easy to use. An information processing device with high utility value is provided by immediately starting shooting in various states and displaying a screen according to the state before shooting.
[Solution]
In an information processing apparatus including a camera unit that captures a shooting target, an input unit that instructs shooting, and a memory unit that stores a captured image, a shooting mode that is an operation mode for shooting the shooting target, An information processing apparatus having a non-shooting mode that is an operation mode, and shooting a shooting target when shooting is instructed from the input unit when the operation mode is the non-shooting mode.
[Selection] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, for example, a portable terminal apparatus equipped with a moving image or still image shooting function.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a mobile terminal device equipped with a photographing function, a device that transitions from a normal operation state to a state in which photographing can be performed by pressing a specific key for a certain time or more has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-141978 (FIG. 3)

  However, in the portable terminal device in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, even if a dedicated key for transitioning to a state where photographing can be performed is pressed and held, the state only transitions to a state where photographing is possible. Furthermore, it is necessary to press and hold a dedicated key corresponding to the start of shooting, and it is necessary to take two steps before starting shooting. For this reason, it is necessary to check at least one screen state on the display unit, and at least one internal state needs to be transitioned before shooting is started, so that the possibility of missing a photo opportunity can be reduced. Was desired.

  In addition, if you want to start shooting immediately after the power is turned off, if you want to start shooting immediately from the communication / call state, or if you want to start shooting immediately after the application is started, etc. In the same manner as described above, there has been a demand for a portable terminal device that can reduce the risk of missing a photo opportunity.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus that is easy to use by reducing the possibility of missing a photo opportunity.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention shoots an imaging target in an information processing apparatus including a camera unit that captures an imaging target, an input unit that instructs imaging, and a memory unit that stores the captured image. A shooting mode that is an operation mode to be operated, and a non-shooting mode that is a normal operation mode. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a user-friendly information processing apparatus that reduces the possibility of missing a photo opportunity.

  First, a block diagram and a flowchart at the time of shooting in a conventional information processing apparatus will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. Here, a mobile phone equipped with a photographing function will be described as an example.

  101 is a key input unit for inputting shooting start or confirmation, 102 is a camera unit for shooting a shooting target, 103 is a display unit for displaying an imaging screen, 104 is a memory unit for holding data after shooting, A control unit 105 performs management of the internal state of the terminal and control when a key is pressed.

  First, as an initial state, an initial screen such as a standby screen is displayed on the display unit 103 (S101). Therefore, when the key corresponding to the shooting mode is pressed in the key input unit 101 (S102), the control unit 105 changes the internal state of the terminal to the shooting mode and displays the video captured from the camera unit 102 as a display unit. Display is performed on 103 (S103). Next, pre-shooting preparations necessary for shooting such as camera activation and focus adjustment are performed (S104). This preparation may be performed by the operator operating the key input unit 101 or may be performed automatically. Next, if the operator recognizes the subject displayed on the display unit 103 and wants to take a picture, if the key corresponding to the picture is pressed (S105), the picture is taken (S106). . When recognizing the subject, if the desired video is not displayed, the desired subject is displayed on the display unit 103 by moving the camera unit 102 or the terminal itself.

  As described above, in the conventional photographing function terminal, it is necessary to take at least two steps of S102 and S105. For this reason, it is necessary to press down the key corresponding to the shooting mode of the key input unit 101 and further press down the key corresponding to the start of shooting, which requires a large number of keys. In addition, before pressing the key corresponding to the start of shooting in S105, the operator has to wait for preparation before shooting (S104) such as the start time of the camera.

  Furthermore, in the conventional flowchart, it is necessary to go through a flow such as S103 or S104 when the operator wants to immediately press a key corresponding to the start of shooting in S105 in a situation where a sudden scene is desired to be shot. , There was a case where a photo opportunity was missed.

  As described above, when it is not a shooting mode that is an operation mode for shooting an object to be shot, that is, a non-shooting mode that is a normal operation mode (for example, when in a standby state, a mode for performing communication / calling) In the case of a mode in which an application such as a game is activated), the image cannot be shot unless the operation mode is switched to the shooting mode. In addition, when the power is off, it is not possible to take a picture unless the power is turned on and the mode is switched to the photographing mode.

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

  Recent terminals equipped with shooting functions are equipped with game functions and other applications, and the terminal is often in a state of such functions at a photo opportunity. An application may be a function setting specific to the terminal, an e-mail function, a web browsing function, a game such as Java (registered trademark), a music recording / playback function, or an address. You can edit the book. Therefore, a first embodiment of the present invention corresponding to a state in which an arbitrary application is activated will be described.

  A flowchart for realizing the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as an initial state, an application such as a game is activated, and the screen of the application is displayed on the display unit 103 (S401). Therefore, when a key corresponding to shooting is pressed in the key input unit 101 (S402), the processing unit inside the terminal forcibly terminates the activated application, and further performs a camera activation process, etc. Preparation before photographing is performed (S403). Here, in the case of a game or the like, a process for saving a score or the like may be executed, or other similar processes may be performed. Thereafter, shooting is started (S404), and if necessary, adjustment during shooting such as focus and white balance adjustment is performed (S405). This adjustment may be performed by the operator operating the key input unit 101 or may be performed automatically.

  Here, as a key corresponding to photographing, an arbitrary key may be assigned, or simultaneous pressing of a plurality of keys may be assigned. For example, if this function is executed by simultaneously pressing the 1 key and the 2 key, it is possible to prevent malfunction in a bag or the like.

  As described above, conventionally, it is necessary to terminate the activated application with the dedicated key. In the present invention, in the present invention, it is only necessary to press the key corresponding to the start of photographing in S402. End, save and start of shooting can be executed at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to solve the problem that the key operation is complicated and a photo opportunity is missed at the start of photographing when an arbitrary application is activated. In addition, it is possible to prevent malfunctions in a bag or the like by assigning to this function the simultaneous pressing of a plurality of keys that are easy for the operator to press.

  In the first embodiment, the contents of an application such as a game that has been activated are saved and forcibly terminated. However, the application may be continued after shooting with the camera instead of forcibly terminating it. A possible second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  A flowchart for realizing the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as an initial state, an application such as a game is activated, and the screen of the application is displayed on the display unit 103 (S501). Therefore, when a key corresponding to shooting is pressed in the key input unit 101 (S502), the processing unit inside the terminal stores the state of the running application in the memory unit 104 and forcibly terminates it. In addition, pre-shooting preparations such as camera activation processing are performed (S503). Thereafter, shooting is started (S504), and if necessary, adjustment during shooting such as adjustment of focus and white balance is performed (S505). This adjustment may be performed by an operator operating the key input unit 101 or may be performed automatically. Thereafter, when shooting is finished (S506), the internal state stored in the memory unit 104 is read (S507), and the application started in S501 is started again (S508).

  As described above, in a situation where an arbitrary application is activated, it is possible to execute the interruption and termination of the activated application and the start of photographing at the same time only by pressing the key corresponding to the photographing start in S502. it can. Also, by restarting the interrupted application at the end of shooting, a highly convenient terminal can be provided.

  When holding a terminal equipped with a shooting function, there is often a chance to miss a photo opportunity when the camera is turned off and the camera is turned on or when the camera function is activated. Therefore, a third embodiment of the present invention corresponding to a situation where the power is not turned on will be described.

  A flowchart for realizing the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as an initial state, power is not supplied to the terminal (S601). Therefore, when a key corresponding to shooting is pressed in the key input unit 101 (S602), processing corresponding to power-on is executed, and then pre-shooting preparation such as camera activation processing is performed (S603). . The subsequent flow is the same as in FIG.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of turning on the power source, complicated key operations, and missing a photo opportunity.

  In a shooting function terminal equipped with a communication function, it is often the case that a photo opportunity is missed during a call on-hook or the like, and the camera function cannot be activated and the photo opportunity is missed. Therefore, a fourth embodiment of the present invention that realizes a shooting function while continuing a call function during a call will be described.

  A block diagram and a flowchart for realizing the present invention are shown in FIG. 7 and FIG.

  In FIG. 7, 700 is a transmission / reception antenna, 701 is a radio unit that converts transmission / reception data and radio signals, 702 is a code decoding processing unit that converts transmission / reception data into audio signals, 703 is a microphone, 704 is a receiver, and 705 is a post-shooting unit. A memory unit for holding data, 706 is a control unit that manages the internal state of the terminal and controls when a key is pressed, 707 is a display unit that displays an imaging screen, 708 is a key input unit, and 709 is a camera unit. Show.

  First, as an initial state, a call is made on-hook or the like (S801). Therefore, when a key corresponding to shooting is pressed in the key input unit 708 (S802), pre-shooting preparation such as camera activation processing is performed while the function that is making a call is continued (S803). Thereafter, shooting is started in the voice suppression mode or the like (S804), and if necessary, adjustments during shooting such as focus and white balance adjustment are performed (S805). This adjustment may be performed by the operator operating the key input unit 101 or may be performed automatically.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to solve the problem of missing a photo opportunity because the camera function cannot be activated because a photo opportunity is reached during a call on hook or the like.

  In the fourth embodiment, during a normal call that is not on-hook, a photo opportunity is reached, the display cannot be seen, the camera function cannot be activated, and the call is continued, resulting in a photo opportunity. There are many cases where you miss out. Therefore, a fifth embodiment of the present invention that realizes a function for forcibly terminating a call and automatically sending a specific message to a call partner will be described.

  In the description of the present invention, FIGS. 7 and 8 used in the description of the fourth practical example are used.

  The initial state is not on-hook and the display unit cannot be seen (S801). Therefore, when a key corresponding to shooting is pressed in the key input unit 708 (S802), a message to the other party of call stored in the memory unit 705 is sent to the other party, and the call is forcibly terminated. The Here, the message to the other party is “I just hanged up because I was urgent. I will hang it later. ] May be used. Thereafter, pre-shooting preparations such as camera activation processing are performed (S803), and shooting is started (S804). At this time, if necessary, adjustment at the time of shooting such as adjustment of focus and white balance is performed (S805). This adjustment may be performed by the operator operating the key input unit 101 or may be performed automatically.

  In this operation, since it can be considered that the call processing as the telephone function is canceled by the operator, the internal state may be set so that subsequent incoming calls are not accepted. In such a case, it is necessary to explicitly indicate that the call cannot be received by the operator by applying an unusual color such as red around the display frame at the time of shooting. It may be possible to grasp. By displaying in this way, it is possible to prevent the operator from forgetting that the incoming call is rejected and photographing too much.

  To change the incoming call rejection state to an incoming call ready state, the user may press the power key during shooting, press the key corresponding to saving, or press the cancel key. If the terminal is foldable and open and you are shooting, you can close the case.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to solve the problem of missing a photo opportunity because the camera function cannot be activated during a call, and suddenly forcibly terminate the call, causing discomfort to the other party. It is possible to provide a terminal that takes into account such considerations. Further, by displaying an incoming call rejection mark or the like, it is possible to provide a terminal that allows the operator to easily grasp that the incoming call is rejected.

  In the functions described above, shooting is started by pressing a key corresponding to the start of shooting during a game, during a call, or during mail creation. Then, it is expected that the operator cannot grasp the state before photographing, and the return destination when the photographing function is completed becomes unknown. Therefore, a sixth embodiment of the present invention in which the color of the frame or the like is changed according to the state before activation will be described.

  In the description of the present invention, FIG. 7 and FIG. 3 used in the description of the fourth actual example are used. In FIG. 7, in addition to what has been described above, the memory unit 705 holds frame data such as red and blue. Further, the display unit 707 may hold a mode for displaying a frame such as red or blue. Further, the control unit 706 performs management of the internal state of the terminal, management of the corresponding color, control when the key is pressed, and the like. Other than that, it is the same as the description of FIG.

  The initial state includes a power-off state, a mail creation state, a game state, a call state, and the like (S301). Other than that, for example, the date may be set or the mode of the still image to be shot may be changed. Therefore, when a key corresponding to shooting is pressed in the key input unit 708 (S302), a screen display change process according to the state before activation is performed (S303). First, the state before activation is determined as a transition according to the state before photographing (S304). For example, in the case of “power OFF” (S305), the frame color at the time of photographing is set to black (S306). At this time, the control unit 706 may read and display the black frame data from the memory unit 705, or may display the frame on the display unit 707 so as to draw the frame in the black mode. Similarly, when the state before activation is “mail creation”, “game”, or “call”, the colors of the respective display frames are green, blue, and yellow.

  Thereafter, pre-shooting preparations such as camera activation processing are performed (S307), and shooting is started (S308). A shooting start mark or the like may be displayed (S309) so that the operator can clearly know that shooting has actually started. Thereafter, if necessary, adjustments such as focus and white balance adjustment are performed (S310). This adjustment may be performed by the operator operating the key input unit 101 or may be performed automatically. When the adjustment is automatically performed, a mark after completion of the adjustment may be displayed although not shown in the drawing.

  Further, the screen display change process (S303) according to the state before activation may be included in the pre-shooting preparation (S307), or after the start of shooting (S308) and before the adjustment at shooting (S310). Alternatively, it may be at the same time as the photographing start mark display (S309), or may be performed several seconds after the photographing adjustment (S310) is completed.

  According to the present invention, the operator can grasp the state before photographing only by looking at the color of the frame at the time of photographing, and can predict the return destination when the photographing function is completed. In addition, as described in the previous embodiment, when a call is in progress before shooting and the call is forcibly terminated, the incoming call can be easily rejected by setting the frame color to a conspicuous color such as yellow. Can understand.

  The shooting function described above may be for shooting a moving image, may be for shooting a still image, or may be for recording.

  When a moving image is to be captured, time-sequential image data is captured from the camera and stored in the memory unit when the key corresponding to the start of shooting is pressed. As described above, since the focus and white balance are adjusted after shooting is started, moving image data that is not in focus may come to the top. In such a case, the problem can be solved by cutting out only the necessary moving image portion after shooting.

  When a still image is to be taken, when a key corresponding to the start of shooting is pressed, a still image is taken every several hundreds of milliseconds for about several seconds. As in the case of moving images, the first still image data may not be in focus, but since a plurality of images are taken, only necessary items are held.

The block diagram of the conventional imaging function loading terminal. The flowchart of the conventional imaging | photography function. The flowchart which implement | achieves the function to change the screen display according to the state before starting. The flowchart which implement | achieves the imaging | photography function at the time of application starting. The flowchart which implement | achieves the imaging | photography function (return function) at the time of application starting. The flowchart which realizes the photographing function when the power is off. Configuration diagram of a terminal equipped with a photographing function having a call function. The flowchart which implement | achieves the imaging | photography function of a telephone call.

Explanation of symbols

700: Transmission / reception antenna, 701: Radio unit, 702 ... Code decoding processing unit, 703 ... Microphone, 704 ... Receiver, 104, 705 ... Memory unit, 105, 706 ... Control unit, 103, 707 ... Display unit, 101, 708 ... Key input part, 102, 709 ... Camera part.

Claims (13)

A camera unit for shooting a shooting target;
An input unit for instructing shooting;
In an information processing apparatus comprising a memory unit for storing captured images,
It has a shooting mode that is an operation mode for shooting a shooting target and a non-shooting mode that is a normal operation mode,
When the operation mode is the non-photographing mode, the information processing apparatus is characterized by photographing a photographing target when photographing is instructed from the input unit. A camera unit for shooting a shooting target;
An input unit for instructing shooting;
In an information processing apparatus comprising a memory unit for storing captured images,
An information processing apparatus for photographing a photographing object when photographing is instructed from the input unit when the power is turned off. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,
The non-photographing mode is a mode for performing a call or communication. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The input unit comprises a plurality of input keys,
An information processing apparatus for photographing an object to be photographed by pressing a specific input key among a plurality of input keys for a certain period of time or by pressing a plurality of specific keys. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The information processing apparatus is a mobile phone.   On a terminal equipped with a shooting function, when an application is running, pressing the specified key for a long time or pressing the specified key multiple times ends the running application and starts shooting. A terminal with a shooting function.   In a terminal equipped with a shooting function, with any application running, pressing the specified key for a long time or pressing multiple specified keys simultaneously interrupts the running application, starts shooting, and shooting A terminal equipped with a shooting function, where the interrupted application can be restored and continued after is finished.   In a terminal equipped with a shooting function, when the power is not supplied, pressing the specified key for a long time or pressing multiple specified keys simultaneously turns the power on and transitions to an internal state that allows shooting, and then automatically A terminal equipped with a shooting function, characterized in that shooting starts automatically.   In a terminal equipped with a communication function and a shooting function, shooting is started while a call is continued by long-pressing a specific key or simultaneously pressing multiple specific keys during a call. Functional device.   In a terminal equipped with a communication function and a shooting function, a preset message is sent to the other party by pressing and holding a specific key or pressing multiple specific keys simultaneously during a call, and the call ends and shooting starts. This is a terminal equipped with a shooting function.   11. The terminal with built-in photographing function according to claim 10, wherein an incoming call cannot be accepted during photographing and an incoming call rejection mark is displayed.   In the photographing function-equipped terminal according to any one of claims 6 to 11, a screen display method during photographing is set for each state before photographing such as a state where power is not supplied or a call. A terminal equipped with a photographing function, wherein the screen display method is determined when the photographing function is executed. The terminal equipped with a photographing function according to any one of claims 6 to 12, wherein the photographing function includes photographing of a moving image or photographing of a still image, and in the case of a still image, photographs a plurality of still images. A terminal equipped with a shooting function.

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