JPH06178178A - Image processing system and information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] An image pickup apparatus having an image pickup means is attachable to and detachable from an information processing apparatus having a keyboard, a display, a control means, and a power supply means, and power is supplied from the power supply means to the image pickup apparatus. The image processing system is characterized by further comprising control means for changing a so-called battery check voltage for detecting a power supply state of the power supply means according to a detection output of the means for detecting attachment / detachment of the image pickup device.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image system and an information processing apparatus for taking an image.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a memory having a solid-state memory device
Electronic still cameras capable of recording still images using cards as recording media are already on the market, and electronic notebooks, portable computers, etc., which can use memory cards are also on the market. When an image is input to a portable computer or the like, the image taken by the electronic still camera is recorded on a memory card, and the card is inserted into the portable computer to read the image.

[0003]

However, in a method of recording an image taken by such an electronic still camera in a memory card and inserting the card into a portable computer to read the image, There are many steps to do this, and it is inconvenient because I have to carry an electronic still camera and a portable computer together.

Therefore, the applicant has proposed a system in which an electronic still camera can be attached to and detached from a portable computer.

Therefore, the present invention aims to further improve such a system.

[0006]

To achieve the above object, the first invention of the present application is to attach and detach an image pickup device having an image pickup device to an information processing device having an operation device, a display device, a control device, and a power supply device. It is possible to supply the electric power to the image pickup device from the power supply means.

Further, it is characterized by further comprising an image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means and means for detecting a power supply state of the power supply means in accordance with a detection output of the detection means.

Further, when the mounting of the image pickup device is detected, the first detection threshold value and the second detection threshold value in the detecting means are set, and the function of the image pickup device is operated / stopped by the first detection threshold value, It is characterized in that the function of the information processing device is operated / stopped by the second detection threshold.

Further, the image pickup device has a program storage means, and has a function of setting a detection threshold value of the power supply state detection means in accordance with the data stored in the storage means.

Further, the data stored in the storage means is
It is characterized by a plurality of detection thresholds corresponding to a plurality of modes necessary for the operation of the image pickup apparatus.

Further, the image pickup apparatus having the image pickup means and the power source means is attachable to and detachable from the information processing apparatus having the operation means, the display means, the control means, the power source means, the power source state detection means and the image pickup apparatus attachment / detachment detection means. The power supply of the image pickup apparatus is supplied from the power supply of the information processing apparatus according to the detection output of the state detection means.

An information processing apparatus having an operating means, a display means, and a power supply means, wherein the image pickup device having the image pickup means is detachable, and the power supply means is means for supplying power to the mounted image pickup device. Is characterized by.

Further, it is characterized by further comprising an image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means and a power supply state detection means for setting a detection threshold value in accordance with a detection output of the means.

Further, the present invention is an information processing apparatus having an operating means, a display means, and a protection means for protecting the mounted image pickup device, wherein the image pickup device having the image pickup means is detachable.

Further, it is characterized by further comprising control means for controlling the operation / stop of the image pickup apparatus according to the operation of the image pickup apparatus protection means.

Further, the information processing apparatus is detachable from the information processing apparatus having the operation means and the display means, and is characterized by including an image pickup means and a protection means for protecting the image pickup means.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the image pickup device having the image pickup means can be attached to and detached from the information processing device having the operation means, the display means, and the housing attitude detection means.

Further, it is characterized by further comprising control means for controlling the operation / stop of the image pickup means in accordance with the output of the housing posture detection means.

Further, the information processing apparatus has a housing having two parts, and the two parts are hinge-connected at the central part, and the output of the housing attitude detecting means detects the opening angle of the housing hinge part. It is characterized by being

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 200 denotes an image pickup device, and 300
Is an information processing device.

The image pickup device 200 includes an image pickup means 202, a program storage means 50, an interface 52, and a connector 5.
It is composed of 4.

Reference numeral 50 is a program storage means for storing a program for performing image pickup by the image pickup means 202, and the stored program is executed by the information processing apparatus 300. Reference numeral 52 is an interface with the information processing apparatus 300, and 54 is a connector for exchanging data signals and control signals with the information processing apparatus 300 and for supplying power to the interface 52 and the program storage means 50.

The structure of the image pickup means 202 will be described.

Reference numeral 10 is a photographing lens, 12 is a shutter having a diaphragm function, 14 is an image pickup device for converting an optical image into an electric signal, and 16 is an A / D converter for converting the analog output of 14 into a digital signal. Reference numeral 18 denotes a clock circuit that supplies a clock signal and a control signal to the image sensor 14, the A / D converter 16, the memory control circuit 20, and the D / A converter 36.
It is controlled by the memory control circuit 20 and the imaging control circuit 40. Reference numeral 22 is an image compression / expansion circuit for compressing / expanding data by adaptive discrete cosine transform (ADCT) or the like, and 24 is an image memory. Reference numeral 20 is a memory control circuit that controls the clock circuit 18, the image compression / expansion circuit 22, and the image memory 24. Data of the A / D converter 16 is stored in the memory control circuit 2.
It is written in the image memory 24 via 0. When compressing an image, the data is read from the image memory 24, compressed by the image compression / expansion circuit 22, and then the image memory 2
Write data to 4. When decompressing an image, the data is read from the image memory 24 and the image compression / decompression circuit 22 is read.
After decompressing the data with, the data is written into the image memory 24.

Reference numeral 30 is a shutter drive circuit for driving the shutter 12, 32 is a lens drive circuit for driving the focusing lens of the taking lens 10, 34 is a distance measuring circuit for measuring the distance to the subject, and 36 is the brightness of the subject. A photometric circuit for measurement, 38 is a flash. An image pickup control circuit 40 controls the entire image pickup means.

Reference numeral 42 is a power supply control circuit, and 44 is a battery.
The power supply control circuit 42 is composed of a battery mounting detection circuit, a battery voltage detection circuit, a DC-DC converter, a switch for switching blocks to be energized, and the like, and detects whether or not the battery 44 is mounted, the type of the battery, and the remaining battery level. Then, the DC-DC converter is controlled based on the detection result and the instruction from the imaging control circuit 40, and a required voltage is supplied to each unit of the imaging apparatus 200 for a required period. In addition, the power supply control circuit 42 receives the information processing device 300 via the connectors 54 and 74.
Is connected to the power supply control circuit 68, and control signals, various voltages, various currents, and the like are exchanged between the power supply control circuit 42 and the power supply control circuit 68. The battery 44 is composed of a rechargeable secondary battery or the like, and is charged by current supply from the information processing device 300 side via the connector 54. Conversely, from the battery 44 to the information processing device side, the connector 54
It is also possible to supply current via. Battery 44
Is configured to sufficiently cope with the peak current for charging the flash 38 of the image pickup apparatus 200, driving the shutter driving circuit 30, the lens driving circuit 32, and the like. The battery 44 may be a primary battery, a secondary battery, or both may be used together. It may be a replaceable form, a form fixed to the imaging device 200, or a form in which a part is fixed and the rest are replaceable.

The image pickup control circuit 40 drives the focusing lens of the taking lens 10 by the lens driving circuit 32 according to the measurement result of the distance measuring circuit 34 to control the taking lens 10 to the in-focus state. The imaging control circuit 40 also determines the opening time of the shutter 12 by the shutter drive circuit 30 based on the measurement result of the photometric circuit 36 so that the optimal exposure amount is obtained.

The configuration of the information processing device 300 will be described.

Reference numeral 60 denotes a control means for controlling the information processing apparatus 300 as a whole, which is composed of a CPU. 62 is control means 60
ROM, 64 is a storage means for storing a program, variables and the like for the operation of the control means 62, and displays necessary characters, images, sounds, etc. according to the execution of the program by the control means 62, for example, a liquid crystal display device, a speaker, etc. The display means 66 is an operation means such as a keyboard for inputting various operation instructions to the control means 60.

Reference numeral 84 is a detachable power source, 68 is a power source control circuit, and 70 is a battery. The power supply control circuit 68 is composed of a battery mounting detection circuit, a battery voltage detection circuit, a DC-DC converter, a switch for switching blocks to be energized, and the like, and whether or not the power supply 84 is mounted, the type of the battery 70, and the remaining battery capacity. Detection is performed, and the detection result and control means 60
The DC-DC converter is controlled on the basis of the instruction, and a required voltage is supplied to each unit for a required period. Further, the power supply control circuit 68 is connected to the power supply control circuit 42 of the image pickup apparatus 200 via the connectors 74 and 54, and control signals, various voltages, various currents, etc. are supplied to the power supply control circuit 68 and the power supply control circuit. 42 are exchanged with each other. 86,
Reference numeral 88 is a connector that connects the power supply 84 and the information processing apparatus 300 to exchange control signals, various voltages, various currents, and the like.

Reference numeral 72 is an interface with the image pickup apparatus 200, and 74 is a connector for exchanging data signals and control signals with the image pickup apparatus 200 and for supplying power to the interface 52 and the program storage means 50.

Reference numeral 76 is an interface with a recording medium 90 such as a hard disk or a memory card, or the communication means 100. Reference numeral 78 denotes a connector for exchanging data signals and control signals with the recording medium 90 and supplying power to the recording medium 90. Reference numeral 80 is a connector for exchanging data signals and control signals with the communication means 100 and supplying power to the communication means 100.

Reference numeral 82 denotes the information processing device 30 of the image pickup device 200.
It is an image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means for detecting the attachment / detachment state to / from 0 by a mechanical, electrical, optical, or other method.

Reference numeral 90 is a recording medium such as a hard disk or a memory card. Reference numeral 92 is a connector for exchanging data signals and control signals with the information processing apparatus 300 and receiving power supply, 94 is an interface with the information processing apparatus 300, and 96 is a recording area.

Reference numeral 100 is a communication means for communicating with an external device or communication line. Reference numeral 102 denotes a connector for exchanging data signals and control signals with the information processing apparatus 300 and being supplied with power, 104 denotes an interface with the information processing apparatus 300, and 106 denotes a communication control circuit for controlling communication with an external device. According to the program, communication control according to the protocol of the layer to be connected, conversion / inverse conversion of data, modulation / demodulation, etc. are performed. Reference numeral 108 denotes a connector for exchanging data signals and control signals with external devices and communication lines. By using 108, communication such as electric transmission can be performed with an external device directly or via a communication line.

78, 80, 92, 102 and 108 can transmit various signals such as mechanical, optical and acoustic as well as electrical signals. The interface 76,
Even if the connector 78, the connector 80, the recording medium 90, and the communication means 100 are provided in a plurality, or the recording medium 90 and / or the communication means 100 are integrated with the information processing apparatus 300, there is a problem. Needless to say

The operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. FIG. 2 shows a flowchart of the main routine of this embodiment.

When the information processing apparatus 300 is turned on by replacing the battery or the like, the control means 60 initializes flags and control variables, and executes a control program such as an operating system stored in a part of the area of the storage means 62. Run.
Also, a threshold level for voltage detection is initialized (S1).

The control means 60 uses the power supply control circuit 68 to determine whether the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 to operate (S2). In addition, the detection of the voltage,
The control means 60 may set a threshold level for voltage detection in the power supply control circuit 68 and judge by looking at the detection result of the power supply control circuit 68. Alternatively, the voltage measurement data of the power supply control circuit 68 may be controlled by the control means. 60 may make a determination by comparing with threshold level data.

When the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient (S2) and the main switch included in the operating means 66 is on (S3), the control means 60 sets the power supply control circuit 68 to the power on state ( S4).

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is not sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 to operate (S2), the display means 64.
A warning is issued by (S5), and necessary termination processing is performed in each part of the information processing apparatus 300 such as ending the display by the display means 64, and the power control circuit 68 is set to the power-off state (S6), and S2 is set. Return. When the main switch included in the operation unit 66 is off (S3), necessary end processing is performed in each unit of the information processing apparatus 300, such as ending the display by the display unit 64, and the power control circuit 68 is set to power. It is turned off (S6) and the process returns to S2.

The control means 60 comprises the image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means 8
2, it is determined whether the image pickup apparatus 200 is connected to the information processing apparatus 300 (S7), and the threshold level for voltage detection is set in the image pickup mode (S8) according to the connection state. Is the information processing mode (S1
7). This threshold level is stored in an internal register of the control means 60 or a part of the storage means 62.

If the image pickup switch included in the operation means 66 is off (S9) or if the threshold level for voltage detection is set to the information processing mode (S17), the control means 60 displays. By means of means 64, an image such as letters / numbers or icons is displayed and necessary display is performed.
It is set so as to receive an input from the operating means 66.

When a command is input from the operating means 66 (S18), a predetermined process is executed by the information processing device 300 according to the command (S19), and when the predetermined process is completed, the display means 64 is displayed. The necessary predetermined display is made by images such as letters / numbers and icons, setting is made so as to accept the input by the operating means 66, and the process returns to S2.

If the image pickup switch included in the operating means 66 is turned on (S9), the control means 60 controls the power supply control circuit 68.
Determines whether the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 and the imaging apparatus 200 to operate (S1).
0).

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is not sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 and the image pickup apparatus 200 to operate (S
10), the display means 64 gives a warning (S16), and S
Proceed to 15.

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient to operate the information processing device 300 and the image pickup device 200 (S10),
The control unit 60 reads out a program for operating the image pickup apparatus 200 from the program storage unit 50, and stores the program in a part of the area of the storage unit 62 via the interface 52, the connector 54, the connector 74, and the interface 72 ( S11).

The control means 60 sets the threshold level for voltage detection by the power supply control circuit 42 according to the data unique to the image pickup apparatus 200 read together with the program (S12). This threshold level is data for determining whether or not the voltage of the power supply 44 is sufficient for the imaging device 200 to operate in various modes for imaging, and a plurality of threshold levels are set according to the type of mode. .

The control means 60 sets the power supply control circuit 42 of the image pickup apparatus 200 to the power-on state (S13),
A program for operating the imaging device 200 is read from the storage unit 62 and executed (S14). By executing the program, the control unit 60 displays a predetermined image necessary for image pickup on the display unit 64, and sequentially operates each unit of the image pickup apparatus 200 according to an input command from the operation unit 66.
Take an image.

When all the image pickup operations have been completed, the control means 60 ends the execution of the image pickup mode, and sets the power supply control circuit 42 of the image pickup apparatus 200 to the power off state (S1).
5) The necessary predetermined display is made on the display means 64 with images such as letters / numbers and icons, setting is made so that the input by the operation means 66 is accepted, and the process returns to S2.

FIG. 3 shows a detailed flowchart of the execution of the image pickup program in S14 of FIG. In the description, the exchange of the data signal and the control signal between the control unit 60 and the photographing control circuit 40 will be described in the interface 72,
It shall be performed via the connector 74, the connector 54, and the interface 52.

The control means 60 performs a predetermined display required for image pickup by the display means 64, and also instructs the image pickup control circuit 40 to set each part of the image pickup means 202 to an initial state. Start processing is performed (S21).

The "predetermined display required for image pickup" by the display means 64 is, for example, an operation mode of the image pickup apparatus 200 such as single shooting, continuous shooting, self-timer shooting, distance measuring / photometric information, and flash. 38 operating state, remaining amount of battery 44, shutter speed value, aperture value, exposure correction value, gain up operating state for increasing sensitivity of image sensor, use state of image memory 24, operating state of compression / expansion circuit 22 Then, the recording operation state of the recording medium 90, the number of shots, the shot capacity, the remaining number, the remaining capacity, etc. are displayed on the display means 64 using images such as letters / numbers and icons. Further, the function of the image pickup apparatus 200 may be displayed on the display unit 64 as an image of a general camera operation unit such as a release button, an electronic dial, and a mode select dial. Furthermore, the image of the operation unit of the camera displayed on the display unit 64 may be selected by a pointing device such as a pen, a mouse, a trackball, a touch panel, or a line-of-sight detection to be input to the operation unit 66. Also,
In the display means 64, a finder for performing through mode display in which signals from the image sensor are continuously displayed and monitor mode display in which captured images and recorded images are displayed in parallel or by switching. Set up. As a result, even in the information processing apparatus 300, it is possible to perform the same image capturing operation as that of the camera without a sense of discomfort.

If the image pickup switch included in the operating means 66 is off (S22), the control means 60 controls the image pickup control circuit 4.
Command 0 to perform the required end processing in the image pickup apparatus 200 (S35), and display and display the image on the display unit 64.
Exit the viewfinder display and execute the imaging program (S1
4) is ended.

If the image pickup switch included in the operation means 66 is turned on (S22), the control means 60 controls the image pickup control circuit 4.
Command 0 to detect voltage. The imaging control circuit 40 checks by the power supply control circuit 42 whether the voltage of the battery 44 is sufficient for the imaging device 200 to operate, and notifies the control means 60 (S23). It is necessary to at least determine whether the voltage detection in S23 is sufficient for the distance measurement / photometry operation (S25) described later.

If the voltage of the battery 44 is not sufficient to operate the image pickup apparatus 200 (S23), the control means 60
Warns the display means 64 (S34), instructs the image pickup control circuit 40 to perform a predetermined end process necessary in the image pickup apparatus 200 (S35), and ends the image pickup display / finder display by the display means 64. Then, the imaging program execution (S14) ends.

If the voltage of the battery 44 is sufficient for the image pickup device 200 to operate (S23) and the distance measuring / photometric switch (SW1) is set by the operating means 66 (S24), the control means 60 determines. Distance measurement for the imaging control circuit 40
Order photometric operation. The image pickup control circuit 40 includes the distance measuring circuit 34.
Then, the photometric circuit 36 performs distance measurement and photometry, focuses the photographing lens 10 on the subject, and determines the shutter time (S25). Details of the distance measuring / photometric operation will be described later.

In the control means 60, the distance measuring / photometry switch (SW1) is set by the operating means 66, the voltage of the battery 44 is sufficient for the operation of the image pickup apparatus 200 (S26), and the operating means 66 operates the photographing switch (SW2). ) Is set (S27), the distance measurement / photometry operation (S25) is repeated.
The voltage detection in S26 is performed by the shooting operation (S2
At least it is necessary to judge whether 9) is sufficient.
Further, in the voltage detection in S26, the control unit 60 commands the image pickup control circuit 40 to perform a voltage detection operation, and the image pickup control circuit 40 causes the power supply control circuit 42 to change the voltage of the power supply 44 to the image pickup apparatus 200.
Is sufficient to operate and informs the control means 60.

If the voltage of the battery 44 is not sufficient for the image pickup apparatus 200 to operate (S26), the control means 60.
Warns the display means 64 (S34), instructs the image pickup control circuit 40 to perform a predetermined end process necessary in the image pickup apparatus 200 (S35), and ends the image pickup display / finder display by the display means 64. Then, the imaging program execution (S14) ends.

The control means 60 controls the operating means 6 so that the voltage of the battery 44 is sufficient for the image pickup apparatus 200 to operate (S26).
If the photographing switch (SW2) is set by 6 (S27), it is judged whether or not the image data captured by the image capturing apparatus 200 can be recorded in the storage unit 62 or the recording medium 90 (S28), and the recording is possible. If recording cannot be performed because the free space is exhausted or the recording medium is removed, a warning is given by the display means 64 (S33), and the operation of the image pickup switch included in the operation means 66 is waited (S2).
2).

If there is a recordable area (S28), the control means 60 commands the image pickup control circuit 40 to perform a shooting operation. The photographing control circuit 40 executes the photographing operation and writes the image data in the image memory 24 (S29). Details of this shooting operation will be described later.

When the next photographing is to be performed (S30), if the voltage of the battery 44 is sufficient for the operation of the image pickup apparatus 200 (S31), the process returns to S26 and the same processing is repeated. The voltage detection in S31 is performed by the recording operation (S3
At least it is necessary to judge whether 2) is sufficient.
Further, in the voltage detection in S31, the control unit 60 commands the image pickup control circuit 40 to perform a voltage detection operation, and the image pickup control circuit 40 causes the power supply control circuit 42 to change the voltage of the power supply 44 to the image pickup apparatus 200.
Is sufficient to operate and informs the control means 60.

When continuous shooting is not performed, or the next memory is not continuously shot because the image memory 24 is full (S3)
0) or if the voltage of the battery 44 is not sufficient for the operation of the image pickup apparatus 200 (S31), the control means 60 instructs the image pickup control circuit 40 to perform the recording operation. Imaging control circuit 40
Reads the image data from the image memory 24, and sends the image data to the information processing apparatus 300 via the memory control circuit 20, the interface 52, and the connector 54. The control means 60 receives the received image data from the connector 74,
To the storage means 62 via the interface 72, or to the recording medium 9 via the interface 76 and the connector 78.
Write 0 (S32) and return to S26.

If the distance measuring / photometering switch (SW1) is released by the operating means 66, the control means 60 releases the setting (S
24), and waits for the operation of the image pickup switch included in the operation means 66 (S22).

FIG. 4 shows a detailed flow chart of distance measurement / photometry in S25 of FIG. The imaging control circuit 40 is
The distance measuring circuit 34 measures the distance to the subject, and the measured data is stored in the internal memory of the image pickup control circuit 40 (S4).
1), the brightness of the subject is measured by the photometric circuit 36,
The measurement data is stored in the internal memory of the imaging control circuit 40 (S42). Whether or not a flash is required is determined based on the photometric value obtained by the photometric circuit 36 (S43), and if necessary, the flash flag is set and the flash 38 is charged (S44).

FIG. 5 shows a detailed flow chart of photographing in S29 of FIG. The imaging control circuit 40 reads the distance data to the subject stored in the internal memory of the imaging control circuit 40, and drives the focusing lens of the taking lens 10 by the lens drive circuit 32 to focus on the subject (S51). ). Further, according to the photometric data stored in the internal memory of the image pickup control circuit 40, the shutter drive circuit 30 opens the shutter 12 to expose the image pickup element 14 (S52, S53). It is determined whether or not the flash 38 is necessary by the flash flag (S54), and if necessary, the flash 38 is caused to emit light (S55).
The shutter 1 waits for the exposure of the image sensor 14 to end (S56).
2 is closed (S57), the charge signal is read from the image sensor 14, and the data of the captured image is written in the image memory 24 via the A / D converter 16 and the memory control circuit 20.
(S58).

FIG. 6 shows a detailed flowchart of the information processing execution in S19 of FIG.

The control means 60 performs a start process such as predetermined initialization necessary for executing the instructed information processing (S61), and the power supply control circuit 68 causes the information processing apparatus 300 to detect the voltage of the power supply 84. It is determined whether the processing operation is sufficient (S62). The voltage may be detected by the control means 60 by setting a threshold level for voltage detection in the power supply control circuit 68 and judging the result of detection by the power supply control circuit 68. Alternatively, the control means 60 may compare the voltage measurement data with the threshold level data to make a determination.

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is not sufficient to execute the commanded information processing, the control means 60 (S6).
2), the information processing apparatus 300 for giving a warning by the display means 64 (S66) and ending the display by the display means 64, etc.
The required end processing is performed in each part of (S65), and the information processing execution (S19) ends.

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient to execute the instructed information processing (S62), the control means 60 executes the instructed information processing (S63). If the information processing is to be continued (S64), the process returns to S62.

If the information processing is not to be continued (S64), the control means 60 performs necessary termination processing in each part of the information processing apparatus 300 such as ending the display by the display means 64 (S65) and executes the information processing (S65). S19) is ended.

(Other Embodiments) The second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. FIG. 8 is the second
7 is a flowchart of a main routine of the embodiment.

When the information processing apparatus 300 is turned on such as by replacing the battery, the control means 60 initializes flags and control variables, and executes a control program such as an operating system stored in a part of the area of the storage means 62. Run.
Further, a threshold level for voltage detection is initialized (S81).

The control means 60 uses the power supply control circuit 68 to determine whether the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 to operate (S82). For the voltage detection, the control means 60 sets a threshold level for voltage detection in the power supply control circuit 68 and the power supply control circuit 6
The determination may be made by looking at the detection result of No. 8, or the power supply control circuit 6
The voltage measurement data of No. 8 may be judged by the control means 60 by comparing with the threshold level data.

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient (S82) and the main switch included in the operating means 66 is on (S83), the control means 60 sets the power supply control circuit 68 to the power on state ( S84).

If the voltage of the power source 84 is not sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 to operate (S8), the display means 64.
A warning is issued (S85), and necessary end processing is performed in each part of the information processing apparatus 300 such as ending the display by the display unit 64, and the power control circuit 68 is set to the power off state (S86), and the process proceeds to S82. Return. When the main switch included in the operation means 66 is off (S83), necessary end processing is performed in each part of the information processing apparatus 300 such as ending the display by the display means 64, and the power control circuit 68 is set to power-on. It is turned off (S86) and the process returns to S82.

The control means 60 comprises the image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means 8
2 determines that the image pickup apparatus 200 is connected to the information processing apparatus 300 (S87), and if the image pickup switch included in the operation unit 66 is turned on (S88), the threshold level for voltage detection is set. To the imaging mode (S89). This threshold level is stored in an internal register of the control means 60 or a part of the storage means 62.

The control means 60 comprises the image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means 8
If the image pickup device 200 is not connected to the information processing device 300 by S2 (S87) or the image pickup switch included in the operation unit 66 is OFF (S88), the display unit 6 is displayed.
4, necessary images are displayed by using images such as letters / numbers, icons, etc., and the input by the operating means 66 is set.

When the communication switch is input by the operating means 66 (S97), the control means 60 sets the threshold level for voltage detection to the communication mode (S98), and the information processing apparatus 300 sets a predetermined level. When the predetermined communication processing is completed (S99) and the predetermined communication processing is completed, a necessary predetermined display is made on the display means 64 with images of characters, numbers, icons, etc., and the input by the operation means 66 is accepted. , And the process returns to S82. Details of this communication processing execution operation will be described later.

If the communication switch is not input by the operating means 66 (S97), the control means 60 sets the threshold level for voltage detection to the information processing mode (S100), and the operating means 66 issues a command. If input (S101), the information processing device 300 according to the command.
When the predetermined processing is completed (S102) and the predetermined processing is completed, the display means 64 displays necessary predetermined images such as images of characters, numbers and icons, and the operating means 6
Setting is made so that the input by 6 is accepted, and the process returns to S82.

When the threshold level for voltage detection is set to the image pickup mode (S89), the control means 60 causes the power supply control circuit 68 to operate the information processing device 300 and the image pickup device 200 when the voltage of the power supply 84 is reached. (S90).

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is not sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 and the image pickup apparatus 200 to operate (S
90), a warning is given by the display means 64 (S96), S
Proceed to 95. The control means 60 is the program storage means 5
A program for operating the image pickup apparatus 200 is read from 0 and stored in a part of the area of the storage unit 62 via the interface 52, the connector 54, the connector 74, and the interface 72 (S91).

The control means 60 sets the threshold level for voltage detection by the power supply control circuit 42 according to the data unique to the image pickup device 200 read together with the program (S92). This threshold level is data for determining whether or not the voltage of the power supply 44 is sufficient for the imaging device 200 to operate in various modes for imaging, and a plurality of threshold levels are set according to the type of mode. .

The control means 60 sets the power supply control circuit 42 of the image pickup apparatus 200 to the power-on state (S93),
A program for operating the image pickup apparatus 200 is read from the storage unit 62 and executed (S94). By executing the program, the control unit 60 displays a predetermined image necessary for image pickup on the display unit 64, and sequentially operates each unit of the image pickup apparatus 200 according to an input command from the operation unit 66.
Take an image.

When all the image pickup operations are completed, the control means 60 finishes the execution of the image pickup mode and sets the power supply control circuit 42 of the image pickup apparatus 200 to the power off state (S9).
5) The necessary predetermined display is made on the display means 64 by using images such as letters / numbers and icons, setting is made so as to accept input from the operating means 66, and the process returns to S82.

Since the detailed flow charts of the image pickup program execution in S94, the communication processing execution in S99, and the information processing execution in S102 of FIG. 8 have been described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 6 in the first embodiment, they will not be described here. Omit it.

The detailed flow chart of the distance measurement / photometry in S88 and the photographing in S91 in FIG.
As described in the embodiment of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5,
It is omitted here.

FIG. 7 shows a detailed flowchart of the communication process execution in S99 of FIG.

The control means 60 sets the setting of the power supply control circuit 68 to the communication power-on state, and supplies the required voltage and current to the communication means 100 (S71).

The control means 60 performs a start process such as a predetermined initialization necessary for executing the communication process (S72),
The power supply control circuit 68 determines whether the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 to perform the communication processing operation (S73). The voltage detection is performed by the control means 60 by the power supply control circuit 68.
The determination may be made by setting the level and looking at the detection result of the power supply control circuit 68, or by making a comparison between the voltage measurement data of the power supply control circuit 68 and the threshold level data by the control means 60. .

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is not sufficient to execute the communication process (S73), the control means 60 gives a warning by the display means 64 (S78), and terminates the display by the display means 64. Necessary end processing is performed in each unit of the information processing device 300 (S77), and communication processing is executed (S9).
9) is ended.

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient to execute the communication process (S73), the control means 60 executes the communication process (S74). If the execution of the communication process is to be continued (S75), the process returns to S73.

If the communication processing is not continued (S75), the control means 60 performs necessary termination processing in each part of the information processing apparatus 300 such as ending the display by the display means 64,
The setting of the power supply control circuit 68 is set to the communication power off state to stop the supply of the voltage / current to the communication means 100 (S
77), and the communication process execution (S99) ends.

A third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 9 and FIG.
The operation of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9 and 10 show a flowchart of the main routine of the third embodiment as a whole.

When power is turned on in the information processing apparatus 300 such as battery replacement, the control means 60 initializes flags and control variables, and executes a control program such as an operating system stored in a part of the area of the storage means 62. Run.
In addition, a threshold level for voltage detection is initialized (S111).

The control means 60 determines by the power control circuit 68 whether the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 to operate (S112). For the voltage detection, the control means 60 sets a threshold level for voltage detection in the power supply control circuit 68 and the power supply control circuit 6
The determination may be made by looking at the detection result of No. 8, or the power supply control circuit 6
The voltage measurement data of No. 8 may be judged by the control means 60 by comparing with the threshold level data.

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 to operate (S112), the process proceeds to S116.

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is not sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 to operate (S1).
12), the imaging device 20 is detected by the imaging device attachment / detachment detection means 82.
It is determined whether 0 is connected to the information processing device 300 (S113), and if it is determined that it is connected,
The power supply control circuit 42 detects the voltage of the battery 44 (S
114).

If the voltage of the power source 44 is sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 to operate (S114), the control means 60 causes the battery 44 to pass through the power source control circuit 42, the connector 54, the connector 74, and the power source control circuit 68. Information processing device 300
The power source switching setting is performed so as to supply the required predetermined voltage / current to each unit (S115).

If the image pickup apparatus 200 is not connected to the information processing apparatus 300 (S113), or if the voltage of the power supply 44 is not sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 to operate (S113).
114) and a warning is given by the display means 64 (S11).
5), necessary termination processing is performed in each part of the information processing apparatus 300 such as ending the display by the display means 64, and the power control circuit 68 and the power control circuit 42 are set to the power-off state (S119), and S112 is executed. Return.

If the voltage of the power source 84 is sufficient (S112) or the power source switching is set (S115), the control means 60 waits for the input of the main switch included in the operating means 66 (S116). ).

If the main switch included in the operating means 66 is on (S116), the control means 60 sets the power supply control circuit 68 to the power-on state (S11).
7). On the other hand, if the main switch included in the operation means 66 is off (S116), the control means 60 sets the power supply control circuit 68 to the power off state (S119),
Return to S112.

When the control means 60 determines that the voltage of the power source 84 is sufficient and the setting for switching the power source to the battery 44 is not made (S120), the image pickup apparatus attachment / detachment detection means 82 causes the image pickup apparatus 200 to operate. It is determined whether or not it is connected to the information processing device 300 (S121).

When the image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means 82 determines that the image pickup device 200 is connected to the information processing device 300 (S121), and the image pickup switch included in the operation means 66 is on (S122), the control means 60 determines The threshold level for voltage detection is set to the imaging mode (S123).

When the image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means 82 determines that the image pickup device 200 is not connected to the information processing device 300 (S121), or when the image pickup switch included in the operation means 66 is off (S122). Control means 6
0 sets the threshold level for voltage detection to the information processing mode (S130).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the voltage of the power supply 84 is not sufficient and the setting of the power supply to the battery 44 is set (S120), the control means 60 sets the threshold level for voltage detection. To the power switching mode (S131).

These threshold levels are stored in an internal register of the control means 60 or a part of the storage means 62.

The control means 60 sets the threshold level for voltage detection to the information processing mode (S130) or the power supply switching mode (S131),
The display unit 64 displays necessary images such as images of characters, numbers, icons, etc., and is set to accept the input from the operation unit 66. Then, if a command is input from the operating means 66 (S133), a predetermined process is performed by the information processing device 300 according to the command (S1).
34) When the predetermined processing is completed, a necessary predetermined display is made on the display means 64 by using images such as letters / numbers and icons, setting is made to accept the input by the operation means 66, and the process returns to S112.

When the threshold level for voltage detection is set to the image pickup mode (S123), the control means 60 causes the power supply control circuit 68 to operate the information processing device 300 and the image pickup device 200 when the voltage of the power supply 84 is reached. (S124).

If the voltage of the power supply 84 is not sufficient for the information processing apparatus 300 and the image pickup apparatus 200 to operate (S
124) and a warning is given by the display means 64 (S13).
2), the process proceeds to S129. The control unit 60 reads out a program for operating the image pickup apparatus 200 from the program storage unit 50, and then the interface 52 and the connector 5
4, through the connector 74 and the interface 72, it is stored in a part of the area of the storage unit 62 (S125).

The control means 60 sets the threshold level for voltage detection by the power supply control circuit 42 according to the data unique to the image pickup apparatus 200 read together with the program (S126). This threshold level is data for determining whether or not the voltage of the power supply 44 is sufficient for the imaging device 200 to operate in various modes for imaging, and a plurality of threshold levels are set according to the type of mode. .

The control means 60 sets the power supply control circuit 42 of the image pickup apparatus 200 to the power-on state (S12).
7) The program for operating the image pickup apparatus 200 is read from the storage means 62 and executed (S128). By executing the program, the control means 60 causes the display means 64
A predetermined display necessary for capturing an image is displayed on the operation unit 66.
The respective units of the image pickup apparatus 200 are sequentially operated in accordance with the input command to pick up an image.

When all the image pickup operations are finished, the control means 60 finishes the execution of the image pickup mode, and sets the power supply control circuit 42 of the image pickup apparatus 200 to the power off state (S1).
29), necessary display is made on the display means 64 with images such as characters / numbers and icons, setting is made so as to accept input from the operation means 66, and the process returns to S112.

The detailed flow charts of the image pickup program execution in S128 and the information processing execution in S134 of FIG. 10 have been described in the first embodiment with reference to FIGS.

The detailed flow chart of distance measurement / photometry in S88 and photographing in S91 of FIG.
As described in the embodiment of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5,
It is omitted here.

FIG. 11 shows an embodiment of the image pickup apparatus 200 of the present invention.

In the image pickup apparatus 200, the connector 54
On the side opposite to the above, the components necessary for imaging by the imaging means 202, for example, the lens 10, the distance measuring circuit 34, the photometric circuit 36, the white balance measuring circuit 46, the flash 38 and the like are arranged. As described above, according to the present invention, when the image pickup apparatus 200 is mounted on the information processing apparatus 300, the lens 10, the distance measuring circuit 34, the photometric circuit 36, the white balance measuring circuit 46, the flash 38, and the like are necessary for image pickup. The feature is that the elements are arranged so as to be exposed from the information processing apparatus 300.

12 and 13 show an embodiment of the image pickup system of the present invention.

FIG. 12 shows an example in which a portable computer is used as the information processing device 300.

On the display means 64, a display showing the state and operating method of the image pickup means 202 and a finder display in the through mode and / or the memory mode are displayed. The image pickup means 20 is operated separately from the display means 64 or by the same operation means 66.
The operation of 2 is performed to capture an image. The input by the operation means 66 is generally performed by a key or a switch, but the display by the display means 64 is selected by a pointing device such as a pen, a mouse, a trackball, a touch panel, or a line-of-sight detection operation means. It may be input as 66.

FIG. 13 shows an example in which a portable radio telephone is used as the information processing device 300.

On the display means 64, a display showing the state and operating method of the image pickup means 202 and a viewfinder display in the through mode and / or the memory mode are displayed. In this example, the display showing the state and the operation method is shown in the lower window, and the finder display is shown in the upper window. A window may be further added to these two windows to display both the through mode and the memory mode. Display means 6
The operation means 66 which is separate from or the same as the operation means 4 operates the image pickup means 202 to pick up an image. The input by the operation means 66 is generally performed by a key or a switch, but the display by the display means 64 is selected by a pointing device such as a pen, a mouse, a trackball, a touch panel, or a line-of-sight detection operation means. It may be input as 66.

Further, if the state of the information processing device 300 is set to a form suitable for image pickup, the image pickup switch is set, and if it is set to a form suitable for communication such as a telephone, the image pickup switch is released. May be. For example, in FIG.
In this case, if the opening angle of the information processing device 300 is considerably larger than 90 degrees and it is set to the face so that it is easy to talk on the face, it is determined that the information processing device 300 is used for a telephone and the image pickup switch is released. On the other hand, if the opening angle of the information processing device 300 is set to about 90 degrees and it is set to a form in which it is easy to take an image while viewing the finder display, it is determined to be used for imaging, and the imaging switch is set. The image pickup switch may be arranged, for example, in the vicinity of the hinge portion of the information processing device 300 and configured to be set / released according to the opening angle. In this way, the present invention can be used more effectively.

Further, the information processing device 300 is provided with the image pickup device 2.
It is also possible to provide a cover for covering the exposed portion of the image pickup apparatus 200 when the 00 is attached, and set the image pickup switch when the cover is opened, and release the image pickup switch when the cover is closed. This cover is used by the information processing device 3
00 side, the imaging device 200 side, or both sides. Further, this cover is a component necessary for taking an image by the image pickup means 202, for example, the lens 10, the distance measuring circuit 34, the photometric circuit 3.
6, white balance measuring circuit 46, flash 38
Etc. may be all covered or only some of them may be covered. However, it is desirable to cover the lens 10 with a cover for protection.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG. 1, the recording medium 90 may be any of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, a micro DAT, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk and the like. Of course no problem.

There is no problem if the recording medium 90 is a composite medium in which a semiconductor memory and a magnetic disk are integrated. There is no problem even if the semiconductor memory portion is separated from the composite medium and can be arbitrarily connected to the main body of the composite medium. On the contrary, there is no problem even if the magnetic disk portion is separated from the composite medium and can be arbitrarily connected to the main body of the composite medium. Of course, the composite medium is not limited to a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, etc., and may have a configuration in which two or more of them are combined, including a micro DAT, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk, etc.

In the description of the embodiment, the recording medium 9
Although 0 is described as being separated from the information processing apparatus body and can be arbitrarily connected, it does not matter if it is fixed to the information processing apparatus body.

Then, the recording medium 90 is loaded into the information processing device.
There is no problem even with a configuration in which one or more are connected. There is no problem even if one or more recording media 90 are fixed to the information processing apparatus main body and one or more recording media 90 can be arbitrarily connected.

Further, although the communication means 100 has been described as being separated from the information processing apparatus main body and capable of being arbitrarily connected, there is no problem if it remains fixed to the information processing apparatus main body.

There is no problem even if two or more communication means 100 are connected to the information processing apparatus. There is no problem even if one or more communication means 100 are fixed to the information processing apparatus main body and one or more communication means 100 can be arbitrarily connected.

The image pickup apparatus 200 is provided with the image pickup means 20.
2. It has been described that the program is constituted by the program storing means 50 for storing the program for performing the image capturing by the image capturing means 202, but the configuration including the recording means and the program storing means for storing the program for performing the recording is also possible. no problem. In this case, when the program for image pickup is read from the program storage means 50, the program for recording is also read, and both are read together.
It may be executed at 0, and imaging and recording may be performed. The same applies to the imaging devices 400 and 500.

As can be easily understood from the above description,
According to the embodiment, the image pickup device having the image pickup unit and the program storage unit is attached to and detached from the information processing apparatus having the operation unit, the display unit, the storage unit, the control unit, the power supply unit, the power supply state detection unit and the image pickup device attachment / detachment detection unit. By making it possible, it is possible to provide an imaging system that is excellent in portability and that is easy to perform a shooting operation.

By having the function of setting the detection threshold value of the power supply state detection means according to the detection output of the image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means, it is possible to provide an image pickup system which is excellent in portability and in which the photographing operation can be easily performed. Becomes

When the mounting of the image pickup device is detected, the first detection threshold value and the second detection threshold value are set, the function of the image pickup device is operated / stopped by the first detection threshold value, and the second detection threshold value is set. By operating and stopping the function of the information processing device with
It is possible to provide an imaging system that is excellent in portability and that can easily perform a shooting operation.

Further, by having the function of setting the detection threshold of the power supply state detection means in accordance with the data stored in the program storage means, it is possible to provide an image pickup system which is excellent in portability and in which the photographing operation can be easily performed. It will be possible.

Since the stored data is a plurality of detection threshold values corresponding to a plurality of modes required for the operation of the image pickup apparatus, it is possible to provide an image pickup system which is excellent in portability and which is easy to perform a photographing operation. Becomes

Then, operating means, display means, storage means,
Since the image pickup device having the image pickup device, the power supply device and the program storage device can be attached to and detached from the information processing device having the control device, the power supply device, the power supply state detection device and the image pickup device attachment / detachment detection device, excellent portability is achieved. It is possible to provide an imaging system that is easy to operate.

By using the power source of the image pickup apparatus as the power source of the information processing apparatus in accordance with the detection output of the power state detection means of the information processing apparatus, it is possible to provide an image pickup system which is excellent in portability and in which photographing operation can be easily performed. It becomes possible.

Then, operating means, display means, storage means,
Since the image pickup device having the image pickup means and the program storage means can be attached to and detached from the information processing device having the control means, the communication means, the power supply means, the power supply state detection means, and the image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means, excellent portability is achieved. It is possible to provide an imaging system that is easy to operate.

By having the function of setting the detection threshold of the power supply state detection means in accordance with the input of the operation means and the detection output of the image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means, it is possible to realize an image pickup system which is excellent in portability and in which shooting operation can be easily performed. It becomes possible to provide.

Further, the first detection threshold value, the second detection threshold value and the third detection threshold value are set, the function of the image pickup device is operated / stopped at the first detection threshold value, and the information processing is performed at the second detection threshold value. By operating / stopping the function of the device and operating / stopping the function of the communication means by the third detection threshold value, excellent portability,
It is possible to provide an imaging system that facilitates shooting operations.

The operating means, display means, storage means,
By making the image pickup device having the image pickup means and the program storage means attachable to and detachable from the information processing device having the control means and the image pickup device protection means, it is possible to provide an image pickup system which is excellent in portability and is easy to perform a shooting operation. Becomes

By setting the operation / stop of the image pickup device according to the operation of the image pickup device protection means, it is possible to provide an image pickup system which is excellent in portability and in which the photographing operation can be easily performed.

Further, since the image pickup device having the image pickup means, the program storage means and the image pickup device protection means can be attached to and detached from the information processing device having the operation means, the display means, the storage means and the control means, the portability is excellent. Thus, it is possible to provide an imaging system that facilitates shooting operations.

By setting the operation / stop of the image pickup device in accordance with the operation of the image pickup device protection means, it is possible to provide an image pickup system which is excellent in portability and in which the photographing operation can be easily performed.

The operating means, display means, storage means,
By providing an image pickup device having an image pickup unit and a program storage unit to an information processing device having a control unit, a communication unit, and a housing attitude detection unit, it is possible to provide an image pickup system excellent in portability and easy to perform a shooting operation. It becomes possible to do.

By setting the operation / stop of the communication means and the image pickup means in accordance with the output of the housing posture detection means, it becomes possible to provide an image pickup system which is excellent in portability and in which the photographing operation can be easily performed. .

Further, the shape of the case of the information processing apparatus is composed of two parts, the two parts are hinge-connected at the center part, and the output of the case attitude detecting means detects the opening angle of the case hinge part. Therefore, it is possible to provide an imaging system which is excellent in portability and which is easy to perform a shooting operation.

[0152]

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an easy-to-use image processing system with reduced power consumption.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a main routine of this embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of an imaging program execution routine of this embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a distance measuring / photometric routine of the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a shooting routine of this embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an information processing execution routine of this embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a communication process execution routine of this embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a main routine of another embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a part of a flowchart of a main routine of another embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a part of a flowchart of a main routine of another embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an image pickup apparatus 200 of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an embodiment of an image pickup system of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an embodiment of an image pickup system of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Photographic lens 12 Shutter 14 Image sensor 16 A / D converter 18 Clock circuit 20 Memory control circuit 22 Image compression / expansion circuit 24 Image memory 30 Shutter drive circuit 32 Lens drive circuit 34 Distance measuring circuit 36 Photometric circuit 38 Flash 40 System control circuit 42 power supply control circuit 44 battery 46 white balance measurement circuit 50 program storage means 52 interface 54 connector 60 control means 62 storage means 64 display means 66 operation means 68 power supply control circuit 70 battery 72 interface 74 connector 76 interface 78 connector 80 connector 82 imaging Device attachment / detachment detection means 84 Power supply 86 Connector 88 Connector 90 Recording medium 92 Connector 94 Interface 96 Recording area 100 Communication means 102 Connector 104 Interface 106 Communication control circuit 108 Connector 200 Imaging device 202 Imaging means 300 Information processing device 400 Imaging device 402 Imaging means 410 Imaging lens 412 Shutter 414 Imaging device 416 A / D converter 418 Clock circuit 420 Memory control circuit 422 Image compression / expansion circuit 424 Image memory 426 Recording medium 430 Shutter drive circuit 432 Lens drive circuit 434 Distance measurement circuit 436 Photometric circuit 438 Flash 440 System control circuit 442 Power supply circuit 444 Battery 446 White balance measurement circuit 450 Program storage means 452 Interface 454 Connector 500 Imaging device 502 Imaging Means 510 Photographing lens 512 Shutter 514 Image sensor 516 A / D converter 518 Clock circuit 520 Memory control Circuit 522 Image compression / expansion circuit 524 Image memory 526 Recording medium 530 Shutter drive circuit 532 Lens drive circuit 534 Distance measurement circuit 536 Photometric circuit 538 Flash 540 System control circuit 542 Power supply circuit 544 Battery 546 White balance measurement circuit 550 Program storage means 552 interface 554 connector 556 interface 558 recording area

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. An image pickup device having an image pickup device is attachable to and detachable from an information processing device having an operation device, a display device, a control device, and a power supply device, and power is supplied from the power supply device to the image pickup device. Image processing system. 2. The image processing system according to claim 1, further comprising an image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means and a means for detecting a power supply state of the power supply means according to a detection output of the detection means. 3. When the mounting of the image pickup device is detected, a first detection threshold value and a second detection threshold value in the detecting means are set, and the function of the image pickup device is operated / stopped by the first detection threshold value, The image processing system according to claim 2, wherein the function of the information processing device is operated / stopped by the second detection threshold. 4. The image pickup device has a program storage means, and has a function of setting a detection threshold value of the power supply state detection means in accordance with data stored in the storage means. Image processing system. 5. The image processing system according to claim 4, wherein the data stored in the storage means is a plurality of detection thresholds corresponding to a plurality of modes required for the operation of the image pickup apparatus. 6. An image pickup apparatus having an image pickup means and a power source means is attachable to and detachable from an information processing apparatus having an operation means, a display means, a control means, a power supply means, a power supply state detection means and an image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means. An image processing system, characterized in that power of an imaging device is supplied from a power supply of the information processing device according to a detection output of a state detection means. 7. An information processing apparatus having an operation means, a display means, and a power supply means, wherein the image pickup device having the image pickup means is detachable, and the power supply means is means for supplying power to the mounted image pickup apparatus. An information processing device characterized by: 8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising an image pickup device attachment / detachment detection means and a power supply state detection means for setting a detection threshold value according to a detection output of the means. 9. An information processing apparatus having an operation means, a display means, and a protection means for protecting the mounted image pickup device, wherein the image pickup device having the image pickup means is detachable. apparatus. 10. The information processing apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising control means for controlling the operation / stop of the image pickup apparatus according to the operation of the image pickup apparatus protection means. 11. An information processing apparatus which is attachable to and detachable from an information processing apparatus having an operation means and a display means, the information processing apparatus comprising an image pickup means and a protection means for protecting the image pickup means. 12. An image processing system, wherein an image pickup device having an image pickup device is attachable to and detachable from an information processing device having an operation device, a display device, and a housing attitude detection device. 13. The image processing system according to claim 12, further comprising control means for controlling the operation / stop of the image pickup means according to the output of the housing posture detection means. 14. The information processing apparatus has a housing shape of two parts, and the two parts are hinge-connected at a central part, and an output of the housing attitude detecting means detects an opening angle of the housing hinge part. 14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that
Image processing system.