JPH08205014A - Electronic still camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To allow the user to delete an image even at a visiting place while simply confirming the image and to surely prevent accidental erasure of a required image by providing an operation key to a same case as that for a display section. CONSTITUTION: An image pickup section, a storage means storing image data picked up by the image pickup section and a display section displaying image based on the image data stored in the storage means are integrated and an operation section of a key means provided to a same case as that of the display section is used to select an image to be displayed on the display section. That is, a still camera 101 with LCD is made up of two blocks being a main body section 102 and a camera section 103 and an LCD 106 is provided in a case 104 of the main body section 102. When an image having been picked up is erased, a key means provided to the same case is operated to display selectively a reproduced image on the LCD 106 integrated to the camera 101 and to find out an image desired to be erased and the erasure is executed while confirming the displayed image.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic still camera for recording a still image on a recording medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, an electronic still camera in which an optical still image captured by a lens is converted into an electric signal by a CCD and the electric signal is recorded in a recording medium such as a semiconductor memory or a floppy disk has been put into practical use. There is.

However, in such an electronic still camera, the number of images that can be photographed and recorded has greatly increased due to the increase in capacity of recording media and the progress of image compression technology. Therefore,
One method is to take a large number of images on the go, delete unnecessary images one by one, and then take more images.

[0004]

However, in the conventional electronic still camera, it is necessary to connect a monitor to the outside to reproduce an image and then delete the image.
It was very troublesome. Further, since the operation is troublesome, there is a possibility that the image may be erased if necessary.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and by providing an operation key in the same housing as the display unit, it is possible to easily perform an erasing operation while confirming an image on the go. An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic still camera which can surely prevent necessary erroneous deletion of images and has an easy-to-see screen display mode.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
An electronic still camera comprising an image pickup unit, a storage unit that stores image data captured by the image pickup unit, and a display unit that displays an image based on the image data stored in the storage unit. A selection unit for selecting an image to be displayed on the display unit and moving a page of the display image forward or backward by operating a key unit provided in the same housing as the display unit; A page of the image data stored in the storage means corresponding to the image selected by the selection means and displayed on the display section is operated by operating a key means provided in the same housing as the first section. The erasing means 1 and the second erasing means for erasing all pages of the image data stored in the storage means by operating a key means provided in the same housing as the display unit, Same by operating the key unit provided in the housing, thereby enabling erasure of the image data while confirming the image to be erased.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image pickup section, a storage section for storing the image data picked up by the image pickup section, and a display section for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the storage section. An electronic still camera provided integrally, wherein an image to be displayed on the display unit is selected by operating a key means provided in the same housing as the display unit, and a page of the display image is displayed forward or backward. By a movable selection means and a key means provided in the same housing as the display section, the storage means corresponding to the image selected by the selection means and displayed on the display section is stored. Erase protect setting means for setting on / off of the erase protector of the image data stored therein, and by operating key means provided in the same housing as the display section, the erase protect is set. Thereby enabling the on-off setting of the erase protection of image data while confirming the image you want.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, storage means for storing the image data taken, a display portion for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the storage means, and an image to be displayed on this display portion. Selecting means, an erasing protect setting means for setting on / off of erasing protection for the image data of the storage means corresponding to the image selected by the selecting means, and erasing protection set by the erasing protection setting means. And a display selection means for selecting whether or not to display the ON / OFF state as auxiliary information together with the image displayed on the display section.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided additional information erasing means for erasing the additional information after a lapse of a predetermined time by selecting not to display the additional information by the display selecting means.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a storage means for storing the captured image data, a display portion for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the storage means, and an image to be displayed on this display portion. Selecting means, an erasing protect setting means for setting on / off of the erasing protection for the image data of the storage means corresponding to the image selected by the selecting means, and erasing protection setting by the erasing protection setting means. And a skip execution means for skipping the display of the displayed image on the display unit.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in an electronic still camera capable of storing and reproducing a plurality of picked-up images, erasing the stored images on a sheet-by-sheet basis and setting erasure protection on a sheet-by-sheet basis, an erasing mode is provided. At this time, it comprises means for sequentially reproducing stored images while skipping images for which erasure protection has been set, and means for erasing reproduced images.

[0012]

As a result, according to the first aspect of the invention, the image pickup section, the storage section for storing the image data picked up by the image pickup section, and the display for displaying the image based on the image data stored in the storage section. This unit is integrated with the display unit, and an image to be displayed on the display unit is selected by operating key means provided on the same housing as the display unit, and the page of the display image can be moved forward and backward. By making it possible to erase one page or all pages of the image data of the storage means corresponding to the selected image, while the reproduced image is selectively displayed on the display unit, the image to be erased is found, and while confirming this. , Page erase can be performed.

According to the second aspect of the invention, an image pickup section, a storage section for storing the image data picked up by the image pickup section, and a display section for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the storage section are provided. The image which should be displayed on the display unit is selected by operating the key means provided in the same housing as the display unit, and the page of the display image can be moved back and forth. Since the erase protector of the image data stored in the storage means corresponding to the image displayed on the display unit can be set ON / OFF, the erase protect can be set ON / OFF for each stored image, and the important image Accidental erasure can be prevented.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the display unit has a display unit for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the storage unit, and the image to be displayed on the display unit is selected by the selection unit. The erasure protection setting means can set ON / OFF of the erasure protection for the image data of the storage means corresponding to the selected image, and the ON / OFF state of the erasure protection set is displayed on the display unit as additional information. Since the display selection means selects whether or not to display the image together with the image, if the additional information is not required to be displayed, it can be easily excluded from the display screen according to the intention of the user.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, when the display selecting means selects not to display the supplementary information, the supplementary information is erased by the supplementary information erasing means after a predetermined time has elapsed. Even when the supplementary information is not displayed, the on / off state of the erasure protection can be checked for a while.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the display unit has a display unit for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the storage unit, and the image to be displayed on the display unit is selected by the selection unit. The erasure protection setting means sets on / off of the erasure protection for the image data of the storage means corresponding to the selected image, and the display on the display section for the image for which the erasure protection is set is skipped by the execution means. I'm trying to skip it,
When selecting an image when erasing a page, this can be automatically skipped for an image for which erasure protection is set to ON.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, in the erasing mode, the stored images are sequentially reproduced while skipping the images for which erasure protection is set, and the reproduced images can be arbitrarily erased. .

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) In the first embodiment, the recorded images are displayed one by one on the LCD so that they can be erased while being checked.

1 to 5 show the appearance of an electronic still camera according to the present invention. In this case, FIG. 1 shows a digital still camera with an LCD as an example of an electronic still camera, FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, and FIGS. 3A and 3B are a plan view and a bottom view.

As shown in the figure, a digital still camera with LCD 101 is composed of two blocks divided into a main body section 102 and a camera section 103. And
An LCD 106 is provided in the case 104 of the main body 102, and the LCD 106 faces the rear surface side of the case 104.

An image pickup lens 107 is provided in the upper part of the case 105 of the camera unit 103, and the image pickup lens 107 is directed to the front side of the case 105.

The main body 102 has a power switch 108, a shutter button 109,
Delete key 110, plus key 111, minus key 112, mode key 113, display key 114,
A zoom key 115 and a self-timer key 116 are provided, and an open / close lid 117 has an external power supply terminal (not shown).
It has a video output terminal and a digital terminal.

Further, a function switching key 118 is provided on the front surface of the case 104, and a tripod hole 119 is provided on the lower surface of the case 104. Main body 1 above
The case 104 of No. 02 is a grip portion 120 having a swelled grip shape portion so that the photographer's right-hand operation side can be easily grasped by the hand, and an openable battery lid 121 is provided on the lower surface corresponding to the grip portion 120. It is provided. The shutter button 109 is located on the upper surface of the grip portion 120.

The camera unit 103 also has a focus changeover switch 122 on the side surface of the case 105. The camera unit 103 is arranged on the side surface of the main body unit 102 on the left hand operation side by the photographer, and is 90 ° forward and 180 ° rearward with respect to the main body unit 102 as shown in FIGS. ° It is assembled so that it can rotate.

FIG. 6 shows a circuit configuration of such an electronic still camera. In the figure, 1 is a CCD, and this CCD 1 is adapted to convert a still image formed through a lens (not shown) into an electric signal.

Then, the electric signal from the CCD 1 is given to the buffer 2, where it is amplified to a predetermined level and then A /
It is supplied to the D conversion unit 3. The A / D converter 3 converts a still video signal into digital data (hereinafter referred to as a video signal), and the video signal is TG (Timing Ge).
Nerater) 4 is supplied.

The TG 4 is a drive circuit 4 for driving the CCD 1.
A timing signal for controlling the control signal is generated. The timing signal is supplied to the drive circuit 5, and the video signal is taken in according to the timing signal.

A DRAM (dynamic memory) 6, a compression / expansion unit 7 and a flash memory (image memory) 8 are connected to the TG 4. The DRAM 6 is a storage medium that temporarily stores a video signal taken in according to the timing signal of the TG 4. Further, in the DRAM 6, the video signal is read out by the control of the CPU 9 described later at the time when the photographing for one screen is completed, and the color calculation processing for separating the luminance signal and the color signal is performed. .

The compression / expansion unit 7 receives the luminance signal and the color signal separated by the color calculation processing from, for example, JPEG (Join).
t Photographic Coding Exp
The compression process such as the erts group) is performed while the process of expanding the compressed compressed video signal is performed. The flash memory 8 stores the compressed video signal (luminance signal and color signal).

On the other hand, 9 is a CPU.
In addition to the TC4, DRAM 6, compression / expansion unit 7, and flash memory 8 described above, a key input unit 10, ROM 11, RA
M12 and SG (Sinal Generator:
A video signal generator) 13 is connected.

The CPU 9 controls the operation of each section according to the program in the ROM 11 and the state of the switch of the key input section 10. The key input unit 10 is composed of a switch for setting an operation mode (video capture key or reproduction key) and various setting values, and the state of the key input unit 10 is captured by the CPU 9. RAM1
2 is used as a working area of the CPU 9. Further, the SG 13 superimposes a color signal on the luminance signal expanded by the compression / expansion unit 7 and adds a synchronization signal to create a digital video signal.

SG13 has a VRAM (video RAM).
14 and the D / A converter 15 are connected, and the D / A converter 1
5, output terminal 17 and LCD via buffer 16
(Liquid crystal display) 18 is connected.

The VRAM 14 is a storage medium for storing digital video signals. Further, the D / A converter 15 has an S
The digital video signal output by G13 is converted into an analog signal (hereinafter referred to as an analog video signal), which is output from the output terminal 17 via the buffer 16 and supplied to the LCD 18. LCD18
Displays an image in accordance with an analog video signal supplied via the buffer 16.

A serial I / O 20 is connected to the CPU 9 via an I / O port 19. The I / O port 19 functions as an interface for inputting and outputting a video signal converted into a serial signal.

In the electronic still camera thus constructed, when the erase mode is set by the key input unit 10, the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is executed.
In this case, when the erase mode is set by the key input unit 10 from the state where the normal reproduced image is displayed on the LCD 18 as shown in a in FIG. 9, the page erase “PAGE DEL” is set as shown in b in FIG. ", All erase" ALL DE
"L" and mode release "EXIT" are displayed on the menu, and an instruction from any of these menus is prompted.

Here, when the page erasure is instructed, YES is determined in step 201, and the process proceeds to step 202,
Display page deletion. In this case, the display on the LCD 18 is executed with "YES" and cancel "EXI" together with the display of page deletion as shown in FIG. 8 in which c in FIG. 9 is enlarged.
Each menu of "T" and +/- selection "SELECT" is displayed.

Here, if the "+" key is operated, YES is determined in the step 203, the process proceeds to the step 204, the reproduced image of the next page is displayed, and if the "-" key is operated, the step 205 is executed. When YES is determined, the process proceeds to step 206, and the reproduction screen of the previous page is displayed.

When the "+" key or the "-" key is operated in this manner, reproduced images as shown by d in FIG. 9 are sequentially displayed on the LCD 18, and the image to be erased is selected while watching this. Then, when the execute key is operated after the image to be deleted is found on the LCD 18 and confirmed, YES is determined in step 207, the corresponding page is deleted in step 208, and in step 209, as shown by e in FIG. The image on the next page of the page is displayed on the LCD 18.

Here, if the image to be erased is not found, the release key is operated, and in step 210 YES
Then, the erase mode is canceled, and step 211
Then, the normal mode shown by a in FIG. 9 is restored.

On the other hand, when "ALL DEL" is instructed from the display screen shown in b in FIG. 9, confirmation of all deletion is confirmed on the LCD 18 as shown in f in FIG.
If “S” is instructed, YES is determined in step 212, the process proceeds to step 213, all pages are erased, and “NO ME ME” is displayed on the LCD 18 as indicated by g in FIG.
"MORY" is displayed and the normal mode of step 211 is restored.

Further, when an instruction to cancel the erase mode "EXIT" is issued from the display screen shown in FIG. 9B, step 214
Then, it is determined to be YES, and in step 211, the normal mode shown in a in FIG. 9 is restored.

Therefore, according to such a first embodiment,
When deleting the photographed image, the integrated LC
It is possible to find the image you want to delete while selectively displaying the reproduced image on D18 and execute the deletion while confirming this, so prepare an external monitor and connect it as before. Compared to the one described above, it does not require troublesome work such as connecting an external monitor, and even if you can not prepare an external monitor for outdoor use, you can easily and surely check the erase screen. Page erasure can be realized. Further, since desired page deletion can be obtained only by key operation on the key input unit 10 according to various instructions on the screen of the LCD 18, good operability can be realized. (Second Embodiment) In the second embodiment, an erasing protector can be applied to each recorded image.

In this case, the schematic structure of the electronic still camera is the same as that of FIG. 6 described above, and this figure is incorporated herein by reference. The flash memory 8 has header data 81, 82, ... 8n corresponding to each page image as a header table as shown in FIG. 10, and these header data 81, 82 ,.
Stores a memory address 8a in which corresponding image data is stored and an erase protect flag 8b.

In the electronic still camera constructed as described above, first, in the case where the protect is ON for erasure protection, the desired image is selected while looking at the image displayed on the LCD 18. Then, when the protect key is operated from the key input unit 10 when the corresponding image is found, the flowchart shown in FIG. 11A is executed.

In this case, in step 601, the header data 8 of the header table stored in the flash memory 8 is stored.
8n are read out onto the DRAM 6. And
In step 602, the header of the image data currently displayed on the LCD 18 is searched. For example, LCD 1
If the image data of the page is displayed,
The header data 81 will be searched.

Then, the process proceeds to step 603, the erase protect flag in the searched header data is set, the header table of the flash memory 8 is erased at step 604, and the process proceeds to step 605, where the header table on the DRAM 6 is flash memory. The data is written back to 8, and the process is terminated.

In this case, in the case of the image data in the protect ON state which is erase-protected, for example, in the case of the image data of the 8th page, as shown in FIG. 12B, "8P" is attached to the upper right corner of the screen. Information is displayed.

On the other hand, in the case of the protection OFF for canceling the erase protection, the desired image is selected while looking at the image displayed on the LCD 18. When the corresponding image is found and the protect cancel key is operated from the key input unit 10, the flowchart shown in FIG. 11B is executed.

In this case, in step 606, the header data 8 of the header table stored in the flash memory 8 is stored.
8n are read out onto the DRAM 6. And
In step 607, the header of the image data currently displayed on the LCD 18 is searched. For example, LCD 1
If the image data of the page is displayed,
The header data 81 will be searched.

Then, in step 608, the erase protect flag in the searched header data is lowered, in step 604, the header table of the flash memory 8 is erased, and in step 605, the header table on the DRAM 6 is flash memory. The data is written back to 8, and the process is terminated.

In this case, with respect to the image data in the protect OFF state in which the erase protect is released, for example, in the case of the image data of the 8th page, the normal "8" is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen as shown in FIG. The supplementary information of is displayed.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment as described above,
Turn on / off erasure protection for each recorded image
Since OFF can be set, it is possible to reliably prevent accidental erasure by setting erasure protection ON for important image data. (Third Embodiment) In the third embodiment, it is possible to select whether or not additional information such as the page number of an image and erase protection information is displayed together with a reproduced image, and further erase protection is performed with the additional information display OFF. Even when the processing is performed, the user can easily determine whether the erase protection is ON or OFF.

In this case as well, the schematic structure of the electronic still camera is the same as that of FIG. 6 described above, and this figure is incorporated herein by reference. As for the flash memory 8 here, header data 81, 82, ... Corresponding to each page image as a header table as shown in FIG.
8n, and these header data 81, 82, ... 8n
The memory address 8a and the erase protect flag 8b in which the corresponding image data are stored are stored.

In the electronic still camera constructed as described above, first, in the case of the protect ON for erasing protection, the desired image is selected while looking at the image displayed on the LCD 18, and when the corresponding image is found, the key is pressed. When you operate the protect key from the input section 10,
The flowchart shown in FIG. 13A is executed.

In this case, in step 801, the erase protect process of the image memory is executed. The erase protection process here is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

Next, in step 802, an instruction to turn on the display of the incidental information is prompted. Here, when the display ON is instructed from the key input unit 10, step 803
, The page number and “P” are displayed as supplementary information. In FIG. 14, a indicates that the corresponding image is the eighth page, and the additional information “8P” is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

On the other hand, in step 802, the key input unit 10
When the display OFF is instructed, the process proceeds to step 804, and first, the page number and “P” are displayed as the supplementary information. In FIG. 14, b is the case where the corresponding image is the 8th page,
The additional information of "8P" is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. Then, after waiting for 1 second in step 805, step 80
Going to step 6, the page number and "P" as supplementary information are erased. FIG. 14C shows a state in which the display of the incidental information at the upper right corner of the relevant screen has been deleted.

Next, even in the case of the protect OFF for canceling the erase protect, the desired image is selected while looking at the image displayed on the LCD 18, and when the corresponding image is found, the protect key is operated from the key input unit 10. , The flowchart shown in FIG. 13B is executed.

In this case, in step 807, erase protection processing of the image memory is executed. The erase protection process here is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

Then, in step 808, an instruction to turn on the display of the incidental information is prompted. Here, when the display ON is instructed from the key input unit 10, step 809
Proceeding to 1, only the page number is displayed as additional information. In FIG. 14, d is the case where the corresponding image is the 8th page, and additional information “8” is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

On the other hand, in step 808, the key input unit 10
When the display OFF is instructed, the process proceeds to step 809, and first, only the page number is displayed as the supplementary information. In FIG. 14, e indicates the case where the corresponding image is the eighth page, and the additional information “8” is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. Then, after waiting for one second in step 810, step 811
Go to and turn off the display of page numbers as supplementary information. In FIG. 14, c indicates a state in which the display of the incidental information at the upper right corner of the relevant screen is erased.

Therefore, according to such a third embodiment,
Turn on / off erasure protection for each recorded image
The LCD 1 can be set to OFF, and the ON / OFF state of the erase protection to be set is used as additional information.
Since it is possible to select whether or not to display it together with the display image of No. 8, if the display of the incidental information is not necessary, it can be easily excluded from the screen of the LCD 18 according to the intention of the user. Moreover, when the supplementary information is not displayed, the supplementary information is erased after a predetermined time elapses. Therefore, even if the supplementary information is not displayed, the ON / OFF state of the erase protection can be temporarily checked. . (Fourth Embodiment) In the fourth embodiment, page erasure is realized when there is an image protected by erasure in a recorded image.

In this case, the schematic structure of the electronic still camera is the same as that of FIG. 6 described above, and this figure is incorporated herein by reference. In this case, when the erase mode is set by the key input unit 10, the flowchart shown in FIG. 15 is executed.

First, when the erase mode is set by the key input unit 10 from the state where the normal reproduced image is displayed, the page erase is displayed in step 1001. In this case, the display on the LCD 18 is the same as the display of page deletion as shown in FIG.
The respective menus of release "EXIT" and +/- selection "SELECT" are displayed.

If the "+" key is operated here, YES is determined in the step 1002, and the step 1003 is executed.
Then, it is determined whether the erase protect of the next page is in the ON state. In this case, if NO, step 1004
Then, the reproduced image on the next page is displayed. Also, YE
If S, in step 1005, the next page is skipped, the process returns to step 1003, and it is further determined whether the erase protect of the next page is in the ON state. In this case, N
If it is O, the process proceeds to step 1004, and the reproduced image of the next page is displayed.

On the other hand, if the "-" key is operated, YES is determined in the step 1006, the process proceeds to a step 1007, and it is determined whether the erase protect of the previous page is in the ON state. In this case, if NO, the process proceeds to step 1008, and the reproduced image of the previous page is displayed. If YES, in step 1009, the previous page is skipped,
Returning to step 1007, it is further determined whether the erase protect of the previous page is in the ON state. In this case, if NO, the process proceeds to step 1008, and the reproduced image of the previous page is displayed.

That is, in this case, assuming that the images a, b and c are recorded in the order of FIG. 16 and the second image b is erase-protected, the above "+" key is operated. 17 (a) to FIG. 17 (b), image selection as shown in FIG. 17 (a) is performed, and conversely, if the above-mentioned “-” key is operated, FIG. 17 (b) to FIG. Image selection as shown in (a) is performed.

When an image to be erased is selected by operating the "+" key or "-" key and the image to be erased is found and confirmed on the LCD 18, if the execute key is operated, YES is determined in step 1010. It is determined that the corresponding page is erased in step 1011 and the image of the next page of the erased page is displayed in the LCD in step 1012.
18 will be displayed.

Here, if the image to be erased is not found, the release key is operated, and in step 1013 YE
If it is determined to be S, the erase mode is canceled, and step 101
At 4, the normal mode is restored.

Therefore, according to such a fourth embodiment,
Erase protection is ON when selecting an image when erasing a page
For images set to, the images that are not set to erase protect ON are automatically skipped and LC
Since it can be displayed on D18, efficient page erasing can be realized.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and can be carried out by appropriately modifying it without changing the gist. Although the expression "electronic still camera" is used in the present invention, it goes without saying that it also includes an image input device of a computer, for example.

[0072]

As described above, according to the present invention, an image to be erased is found while selectively displaying an image on the display section integrally provided, and the image is erased while confirming the image. Since it can be executed, compared to the conventional one that prepared an external monitor and connected it, it does not require troublesome work such as connecting an external monitor, and the external monitor can be used when used outdoors. Even if you can't prepare it, you can easily erase pages while surely confirming the erase screen.

Since it is possible to set the erase protect on / off for each stored image in units of one sheet, it is possible to surely erase the important image data by setting the erase protect ON. Can be prevented.

Further, when the additional information is not required to be displayed, it can be easily excluded from the display screen according to the user's intention. Moreover, even if the additional information is not displayed, the erasure protection is temporarily turned on and off. You can check.

Furthermore, when selecting an image when erasing a page,
For an image for which erasure protection is set to ON, it can be automatically skipped, so that efficient page erasure can be realized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a digital still camera with an LCD according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the digital still camera with LCD according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan view and a bottom view of the digital still camera with an LCD according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 shows the LCD of the main body of the digital still camera with LCD according to the first embodiment in a state where the camera unit is rotated forward by 90 °.
Rear view from the side,

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the main body of the digital still camera with LCD according to the first embodiment as viewed from the upper side in a state where the camera is rotated forward by 90 °.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of a digital still camera with an LCD according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of display transition of the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a header table of a flash memory used in the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example of the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display example of the third embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display example of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display example of the fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

101 ... Digital still camera with LCD, 102 ... Main body section, 103 ... Camera section, 104 ... Case, 105 ... Case, 106 ... LCD, 107 ... Imaging lens, 108 ...
Power switch, 109 ... Shutter button, 110 ... Delete key, 111 ... Plus key, 112 ... Minus key, 113 ... Mode key, 114 ... Display key,
115 ... Zoom key, 116 ... Self-timer key, 1
17 ... Open / close lid, 118 ... Function switching key, 1
19 ... Tripod hole, 120 ... Grip part, 121 ... Battery cover, 1 ... CCD, 2 ... Buffer, 3 ... A / D conversion part, 4
... TG, 5 ... Drive circuit, 6 ... DRAM, 7 ... Compression / decompression section, 8 ... Flash memory, 9 ... CPU, 10 ... Key input section, 11 ... ROM, 12 ... RAM, 13 ... SG, 14
... VRAM, 15 ... D / A converter, 16 ... buffer, 1
7 ... Output terminal, 18 ... LCD, 19 ... I / O port, 2
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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An electronic device integrally provided with an image pickup section, a storage section for storing image data picked up by the image pickup section, and a display section for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the storage section. A still camera, in which an image to be displayed on the display unit can be selected and a page of the display image can be moved back and forth by operating key means provided in the same housing as the display unit. And image data stored in the storage unit corresponding to the image selected by the selection unit and displayed on the display unit by operating a key unit provided in the same housing as the display unit. First erasing means for erasing one page, and second erasing means for erasing all pages of the image data stored in the storage means by operating a key means provided in the same housing as the display section. To An electronic still camera, characterized in that it is possible to delete an image and data while confirming an image to be deleted by operating a key means provided in the same housing as the display unit. 2. An electronic device integrally provided with an image pickup section, a storage section for storing image data picked up by the image pickup section, and a display section for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the storage section. A still camera, in which an image to be displayed on the display unit can be selected and a page of the display image can be moved back and forth by operating key means provided in the same housing as the display unit. Means and an image data stored in the storage means corresponding to an image selected by the selection means and displayed on the display portion by operating a key means provided in the same housing as the display portion. An erase protect setting means for setting on / off of the erase protector is provided, and an image to be erase-protected cannot be confirmed by operating a key means provided in the same housing as the display section. The electronic still camera is characterized by enabling the erase protection of image data to be turned on and off. 3. Storage means for storing captured image data, a display section for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the storage means, and selection means for selecting an image to be displayed on this display section. The erase protection setting means for setting on / off of the erase protection for the image data of the storage means corresponding to the image selected by the selecting means, and the on / off state of the erase protection set by the erase protection setting means are attached. An electronic still camera, comprising: a display selecting unit that selects whether or not to display as information together with an image displayed on the display unit. 4. The electronic device according to claim 3, further comprising an incidental information erasing unit that erases the incidental information after a predetermined time has elapsed by selecting not to display the incidental information by the display selecting unit. Still camera. 5. Storage means for storing photographed image data, a display section for displaying an image based on the image data stored in the storage means, and selection means for selecting an image to be displayed on the display section. An erasure protection setting means for setting erasure protection ON / OFF for the image data in the storage means corresponding to the image selected by the selection means, and an image for which erasure protection ON is set by the erasure protection setting means An electronic still camera, comprising: a skip execution unit that skips display on the display unit. 6. An electronic still camera capable of storing and reproducing a plurality of picked-up images, erasing the stored images one by one, and setting erasure protection for each one, and erasure protection is set in the erasure mode. An electronic still camera comprising: means for sequentially reproducing stored images while skipping reproduced images; and means for erasing reproduced images.