JPH08223520A - Electronic camera device, recording method, and recording / reproducing method - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide an electronic camera device capable of reproducing an easy-to-see image having a normal orientation at all times regardless of the orientation of the equipment itself at the time of image capturing. . In an electronic camera device for recording a captured image, an image capturing means (14) for capturing the image and an orientation information input means (4) for inputting orientation information of the electronic camera device body.
1, 42) and changing means (1) for changing the orientation of the image captured by the image capturing means (14) based on the orientation information input by the orientation information input means (41, 42).
And a recording means (8) for recording the image whose orientation has been changed by the changing means (1).

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic camera device for picking up a subject image with an image pickup device and recording the picked-up image in a recording device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional electronic camera device, a subject image is displayed on a C image.
An image is picked up by an image pickup device such as a CD, and corresponding image information is recorded in a recording device such as a magnetic tape, a disk, or a semiconductor memory. In such an electronic camera device, the scanning direction of the image pickup device is always a fixed direction, and the subject image captured by the image pickup device is recorded as it is regardless of the orientation of the electronic camera device itself at the time of image pickup.

For example, it is assumed that the electronic camera device main body is horizontally oriented as shown in FIG. 10A as a standard imaging direction. The scanning direction of the image sensor is the lateral direction as indicated by the arrow in FIG. Then, the recording direction in the recording device is the lateral direction as shown by the arrow in (c) of FIG. 10, and the scanning direction and the recording direction coincide with each other. In this way, the image is recorded in the recording device in the direction shown by the arrow in FIG. 1C (the image is actually compressed and recorded, but for the sake of explanation, it is expressed as shown in the same figure).

It is also assumed that the electronic camera device main body is imaged in a non-standard orientation as shown in FIG. 11 (a). In this case, the scanning direction of the image sensor is the vertical direction as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11B because the main body of the electronic camera device is the vertical direction. However, even when the electronic camera device main body is imaged vertically, the recording direction in the recording device is the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. 11C, as indicated by the arrow in FIG. . Therefore, the scanning direction and the recording direction do not match, and the image is recorded on the recording device in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG.

[0005]

However, when the image thus recorded in the recording device is reproduced on the display device, the image is read out and reproduced in the same direction as the recording direction shown by the arrow in FIG. 11 (c). As a result, the display image on the display device is rotated by 90 ° with respect to the standard orientation of the electronic camera device, as shown in FIG. In order to see the displayed image normally, the user needs to rotate the electronic camera device shown in FIG. 11 (d) by 90 ° to the direction shown in FIG. 11 (a). . In this way, it is extremely troublesome to consider the orientation of the electronic camera device at each reproduction,
If the user does not notice that the orientation of the electronic camera device is wrong with respect to the image displayed during reproduction, the reproduced image will be erroneously recognized. Therefore, there has been a need for an electronic camera device that can always reproduce an image that is in a normal direction and is easy to see with respect to the standard direction of the electronic camera device.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic camera device, a recording method and a recording method capable of reproducing an easy-to-see image having a normal orientation with respect to the standard orientation of the apparatus itself, regardless of the orientation of the apparatus itself at the time of image pickup. It is to provide a recording and reproducing method.

[0007]

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the object, the electronic camera device of the present invention is constructed as follows. (1) The electronic camera device of the present invention is an electronic camera device for recording a captured image, wherein the image capturing means for capturing the image and the orientation of the image captured by the image capturing means are used as the orientation information of the electronic camera device body. It is composed of changing means for changing the direction based on the changing means and recording means for recording the image of which the direction is changed by the changing means. (2) The electronic camera device of the present invention is an electronic camera device for recording a captured image, an image capturing means for capturing an image, a direction information input means for inputting direction information of the electronic camera device body, and the image capturing means. The changing means changes the direction of the image picked up according to the direction information input by the direction information inputting means, and the recording means records the image whose direction is changed by the changing means. . (3) The electronic camera device of the present invention is, in an electronic camera device for recording a captured image, an image pickup means for picking up an image, a direction information input means for inputting direction information of the electronic camera device body, and the image pickup means. Recording means for recording the orientation information input by the orientation information input means together with the image captured in the above, and a change for changing the orientation of the image reproduced by the recording means based on the orientation information recorded in the recording means. And an output unit for outputting the image whose orientation has been changed by the changing unit. (4) The electronic camera device of the present invention is an electronic camera device for recording a captured image, and an image capturing unit for capturing an image, and orientation information for detecting an angle of the electronic camera device body with respect to a predetermined reference axis as orientation information. Detecting means, changing means for changing the orientation of the image captured by the image capturing means based on the orientation information detected by the orientation information detecting means, and recording for recording the image whose orientation is changed by the changing means. And means. (5) The electronic camera device of the present invention is an electronic camera device for recording a captured image, and image capturing means for capturing an image, and orientation information for detecting an angle of the electronic camera device body with respect to a predetermined reference axis as orientation information. Detecting means, recording means for recording the orientation information detected by the orientation information detecting means together with the image captured by the imaging means, and the orientation of the image reproduced by the recording means is the orientation recorded in the recording means. It is composed of a changing unit that changes based on the information and an output unit that outputs the image whose orientation has been changed by the changing unit. (6) According to the recording method of the electronic camera device of the present invention, in the electronic camera device for recording the photographed image, the photographed image is recorded in the orientation corresponding to the orientation of the camera body. (7) According to the recording / reproducing method of the electronic camera device of the present invention, in the electronic camera device for recording the photographed image, the photographed and recorded image is reproduced in an orientation corresponding to the orientation of the camera device main body at the time of photographing. I am trying.

[0008]

As a result of taking the above-mentioned measures (1) to (7), the following effects will occur. (1) In the electronic camera device of the present invention, the orientation of the imaged image is changed and recorded based on the orientation information of the device body, so an image corresponding to the orientation information is recorded. Can be recorded in the normal orientation. (2) In the electronic camera device of the present invention, the orientation of the imaged image is changed and recorded based on the input orientation information. Therefore, since the image corresponding to the orientation information is recorded, the image is recorded. You can record in the normal orientation. (3) In the electronic camera device of the present invention, the orientation information input together with the captured image is recorded, and the orientation of the image to be reproduced is changed and output based on the orientation information. Since the image corresponding to the information is output, the image can be reproduced in the normal orientation. (4) In the electronic camera device of the present invention, the orientation of the captured image is changed and recorded based on the angle with respect to the predetermined reference axis, so the image is changed and recorded so as to match the reference axis. This allows the image to be recorded in the normal orientation. (5) In the electronic camera device of the present invention, the angle with respect to a predetermined reference axis is recorded together with the captured image, and the orientation of the image to be reproduced is changed based on the angle and output. By changing the image so that it matches the axis and outputting the image, the image can be reproduced in the normal orientation. (6) In the recording method of the electronic camera device of the present invention,
Since the photographed image is recorded in the orientation corresponding to the orientation of the camera body, the image can be recorded in the normal orientation. (7) In the recording / reproducing method of the electronic camera device of the present invention, since the image recorded and recorded is reproduced in the direction corresponding to the direction of the camera device main body at the time of image capturing, the image is reproduced in the normal direction. You can play with.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an electronic camera device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is C
PU, CPU1 is ROM2, RAM3, key unit 4
And I / O port 5 are connected. Also CPU1
Via the bus 6, DRAM 7, flash memory 8,
Compression / expansion part 9, TG (Timing Genera)
ter) 10 and SG (Signal Genera)
ter) 11 is connected.

The CPU 1 operates based on an operation program stored in the ROM 2. Also C
The PU 1 uses the RAM 3 as a work RAM and controls each unit based on the input from the key unit 4. Key part 4
Includes various keys for operating the electronic camera device, for example, a video capture key (shutter key) for starting imaging, and a horizontal key 41 and a vertical key 42 as orientation setting keys for setting the orientation of the electronic camera device at the time of imaging. It also has a video playback key for playing back the recorded video. Here, the horizontal key 41 is a key operated when the electronic camera device is imaged in the horizontal direction, that is, the standard direction, and the vertical key 42 is operated when the electronic camera device is imaged in the vertical direction. Is the key to do. Also, I / O
The port 5 is connected to the serial I / O terminal 12. I
The / O port 5 is an interface for inputting and outputting a video signal or the like converted into a serial signal via the serial I / O terminal 12.

The DRAM 7 is a memory for temporarily storing the captured digital video signal, and the flash memory 8 is a memory for storing the compressed video signal. The compression / decompression unit 9 encodes / captures the captured digital video signal.
By decoding, compression / decompression processing is performed.

The TG 10 is a CCD via a drive circuit 13.
14 are connected. The TG 10 generates a timing signal that controls the drive circuit 13 that drives the CCD 14. The drive circuit 13 drives the CCD 14 based on the timing signal from the TG 10. In addition, CCD14
Connects the TG 10 via the buffer 15 and the A / D 16. The CCD 14 outputs the captured analog video signal to the A / D 16 via the buffer 15. A /
The D16 converts the analog signal taken in from the CCD 14 via the buffer 15 into a digital signal and outputs the digital signal to the TG 10.

On the other hand, SG11 includes VRAM 17 and D / A1.
8 is connected. The SG 11 is for adding a synchronizing signal or the like to the digital video signal to create a digital video signal, and the digital video signal created in SG 11 is stored in the VRAM 17. Also, D / A18 is SG
It converts the digital video signal taken in from 11 into an analog video signal. D / A18 is buffer 1
LCD (Liquid Crystal D)
isplay) 20 is connected and buffer 1
The video output terminal 21 is connected via 9. LCD
Reference numeral 20 drives the liquid crystal based on the analog video signal input from the D / A 18 via the buffer 19 to display an image.

Next, the operation of the electronic camera device configured as described above will be described based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, it is assumed that the user operates either the horizontal key 41 or the horizontal key 42 in the key unit 4, and subsequently operates the image capturing key in the key unit 4.

Then, in step S101, the CPU 1 generates a video capture signal to the TG 10 via the bus 6. This causes the TG 10 to instruct the drive circuit 13 to capture an image. Then, the drive circuit 13 drives the CCD 14 based on the timing signal from the TG 10, and C
The CD 14 captures the image. The CCD 14 converts the captured video signal into an electrical signal, and the A
Output to / D16. The A / D 16 converts the input electric signal (analog signal) into a digital video signal, and
Output to bus 6 via 0. The CPU 1 temporarily stores the digital video signal in the DRAM 7.

Next, in step S102, the CPU 1 sets D
Color calculation processing is performed on the video signal once stored in the RAM 7, and a luminance signal and a color signal are created from the video signal.
Subsequently, in step S103, the CPU 1 detects which of the horizontal key 41 and the vertical key 42 is operated by the user in the key unit 4, and when it is detected that the vertical key 42 is operated, Step S104
Then, the luminance signal and the color signal are rotated by 90 degrees. As a result, the electronic camera device is imaged vertically, and the image A stored in the horizontal direction in the DRAM 7 as shown in FIG. 4A is changed to the normal vertical direction as shown in FIG. 4B. Become. At this time, reduction processing is performed so that the image A fits on the screen, and the blank area B is set to the black level.

Then, the CPU 1 executes the step S104.
The video signal subjected to the 90-degree rotation process, that is, the luminance signal and the color signal subjected to the 90-degree rotation process are transferred to the compression / expansion unit 9 via the bus 6. Then, step S105.
Then, in the compression / expansion unit 9, the luminance signal and the color signal are data-compressed. Next, in step S106, the CPU 1 stores in the flash memory 8 the luminance signal and the color signal compressed by the compression / expansion unit 9. When it is detected in step S103 that the horizontal key 41 is operated, the rotation process of step S104 is not performed, but the compression process of step S105 is performed.

Thereafter, it is assumed that the user operates the image reproduction key in the key portion 4 in order to reproduce the image stored as described above. First, in step S107, the CP
U1 reads the corresponding compressed video signal, that is, the compressed luminance signal and color signal from the flash memory 8,
Transfer to the compression / decompression unit 9 via the bus 6. Then, the compression / expansion unit 9 expands the luminance signal and the color signal. Succeedingly, in a step S108, the CPU 1 transfers the luminance signal and the chrominance signal expanded by the compression / expansion unit 9 to the SG 11 via the bus 6. The SG 11 adds a synchronizing signal or the like to the transferred luminance signal and chrominance signal, that is, a digital video signal to create a digital video signal. This digital video signal is stored in the VRAM 17 and output to the D / A 18. D / A
The digital video signal input to 18 is converted into an analog video signal and output to the LCD 20 via the buffer 19. The LCD 20 drives the liquid crystal based on the input analog video signal and displays a corresponding image. It is also possible to output the analog video signal output from the D / A 18 to the video output terminal 21 via the buffer 19.

(Second Embodiment) The configuration of an electronic camera device according to the second embodiment is also shown in FIG. 1, and its operation will be described below with reference to the flow charts shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

First, it is assumed that the user operates either the horizontal key 41 or the vertical key 42 in the key section 4, and subsequently operates the image capturing key in the key section 4.

Then, in step S201, the CPU 1 fetches the video signal from the CCD 14 as in step S101 of the first embodiment, and temporarily stores the converted digital video signal in the DRAM 7.

Next, in step S202, the CPU 1 sets D
Color calculation processing is performed on the video signal once stored in the RAM 7, and a luminance signal and a color signal are created from the video signal.
Subsequently, in step S203, the CPU 1 transfers the luminance signal and the color signal to the compression / expansion unit 9 via the bus 6.
In the compression / expansion unit 9, the luminance signal and the color signal are data-compressed.

Next, in step S204, the CPU 1 detects which of the horizontal key 41 and the vertical key 42 is operated by the user in the key section 4. Then, when it is detected that the horizontal key 41 is operated, in step S205, the compressed image information data-compressed by the compression / decompression unit 9 described above and the horizontal direction indicating that this image information is a horizontal image. Information and information are written in the flash memory 8 via the bus 6.

In step S204, the vertical key 4 is pressed.
When it is detected that 2 is operated, step S2
In 06, the CPU 1 writes the compressed image information data-compressed by the compression / decompression unit 9 described above and the portrait information indicating that the image information is a portrait image to the flash memory 8 via the bus 6. .

After that, it is assumed that the user operates the image reproduction key in the key portion 4 in order to reproduce the image stored as described above. First, in step S207, the CP
U1 reads the corresponding compressed video signal, that is, the compressed luminance signal and color signal from the flash memory 8,
Transfer to the compression / decompression unit 9 via the bus 6. Then, the compression / expansion unit 9 expands the luminance signal and the color signal, and the expanded image information is temporarily stored in the DRAM 7.

Subsequently, in step S208, the CPU 1 determines whether the orientation information stored in the flash memory 8 is portrait orientation information or landscape orientation information.
When it is determined that the information is portrait orientation, step S2
At 09, the CPU 1 reads the image information stored in the DRAM 7 and performs a 90-degree rotation process.

Next, in step S210, the CPU 1 transfers the image information subjected to the 90-degree rotation processing to the SG 11 via the bus 6. Hereinafter, step S of the first embodiment
The same processing as shown by 108 is performed, and the corresponding image is displayed on the LCD 20 or output to the video output terminal. When it is determined in step S208 that the information is the landscape information, the rotation process of step S209 is not performed and the process of step S210 is performed.

(Third Embodiment) The configuration of the electronic camera device according to the third embodiment is also shown in FIG. 1, and the angle with respect to a predetermined reference axis indicating the standard orientation of the electronic camera device body is detected. It is assumed that the angle sensor 22 is provided and connected to the CPU 1. The operation will be described below based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, it is assumed that the user operates the image capturing key in the key section 4. Then, in step S301, the CPU 1 executes step S10 of the first embodiment.
As in the case of 1, the video signal is fetched from the CCD 14 and the converted digital video signal is temporarily stored in the DRAM 7.

Next, in step S302, the CPU 1 sets D
Color calculation processing is performed on the video signal once stored in the RAM 7, and a luminance signal and a color signal are created from the video signal.
Then, in step S303, the angle with respect to a predetermined reference axis of the electronic camera device body detected by an angle sensor (not shown) is fetched. Then, in step S304, the CP
U1 performs a rotation process on the luminance signal and the color signal so that the orientation of the corresponding image matches the reference axis according to the angle detected by the angle sensor. At this time, the horizontally oriented image A as shown in FIG.
As shown in (b) of FIG. At this time,
The image A is reduced to fit on the screen, and the blank area B is set to the black level.

Subsequently, in step S305, the CPU 1 compresses the rotated image information via the bus 6
Transfer to the decompression unit 9. In the compression / expansion unit 9, the luminance signal and the color signal are data-compressed. And step S3
At 06, the CPU 1 writes the compressed image information, which has been data-compressed by the compression / expansion unit 9, into the flash memory 8 via the bus 6.

Subsequent reproduction processing for reproducing the image stored as described above is the same as that described in the first embodiment with reference to FIG. (Fourth Embodiment) It is assumed that the electronic camera device according to the fourth embodiment also has the configuration shown in FIG. 1, and that an angle sensor 22 similar to that of the third embodiment is provided and connected to the CPU 1. . The operation will be described below with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

First, it is assumed that the user operates the image capturing key in the key section 4. Then, in step S401, the CPU 1 executes step S10 of the first embodiment.
Similar to 1, the video signal is taken in from the CCD 14 and the converted digital signal is temporarily stored in the DRAM 7.

Next, in step S402, the CPU 1 sets D
Color calculation processing is performed on the video signal once stored in the RAM 7, and in step S403, the CPU 1 transfers the rotated image information to the compression / expansion unit 9 via the bus 6. In the compression / expansion unit 9, the luminance signal and the color signal are data-compressed. Then, in step S404, the CPU 1
Captures the angle with respect to a predetermined reference axis of the electronic camera device body detected by an angle sensor (not shown).

Then, in step S405, the CPU 1 stores in the flash memory 5 the luminance signal and the color signal compressed by the compression / expansion unit 9 and the angle information detected by the angle sensor.

After that, it is assumed that the user operates the image reproduction key in the key portion 4 in order to reproduce the image stored as described above. First, in step S406, the CP
U1 reads the corresponding compressed video signal, that is, the compressed luminance signal and color signal from the flash memory 8,
Transfer to the compression / decompression unit 9 via the bus 6. Then, the compression / expansion unit 9 expands the luminance signal and the color signal, and the expanded image information is temporarily stored in the DRAM 7.

Subsequently, in step S407, the CPU 1 reads the angle information stored in the flash memory 8 and rotates it according to the angle indicated by the angle information so that the orientation of the corresponding image matches the reference axis. Apply processing.

Next, in step S408, the CPU 1 outputs the image information subjected to the rotation processing to the SG1 via the bus 6.
Transfer to 1. Hereinafter, the same processing as that shown in step S108 of the first embodiment is performed, and the corresponding image is displayed on the LCD 2.
It is displayed at 0 or output to the video output terminal 21.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, but can be carried out by appropriately modifying it within the scope of the invention. (Summary of Examples) The configurations and operational effects shown in the examples are summarized as follows. [1] The electronic camera device shown in the embodiment has an image capturing means (14) for capturing an image and an orientation of the image captured by the image capturing means (14) in the electronic camera device for recording the captured image. Changing means (1) for changing based on the orientation information of the electronic camera device body, and this changing means (1)
And a recording means (8) for recording the image whose orientation has been changed.

Therefore, in the above electronic camera device, the orientation of the imaged image is changed and recorded based on the orientation information of the apparatus body, so that the image corresponding to the orientation information is recorded. Can be recorded in the normal orientation. [2] The electronic camera device shown in the embodiment is an electronic camera device for recording a captured image, and an image capturing means (14) for capturing an image and an orientation information input for inputting orientation information of the electronic camera device body. Means (41, 42) and a changing means (1) for changing the orientation of the image captured by the imaging means (14) based on the orientation information input by the orientation information input means (41, 42). The recording means (8) records the image whose orientation has been changed by the changing means (1).

Therefore, in the above electronic camera device, the orientation of the imaged image is changed and recorded based on the input orientation information. Therefore, the image corresponding to the orientation information is recorded, so that the image is recorded. You can record in the normal orientation. [3] The electronic camera device shown in the embodiment is an electronic camera device for recording a captured image. An image capturing means (14) for capturing an image and an orientation information input for inputting orientation information of the electronic camera device body. Means (41, 42), a recording means (8) for recording the orientation information input from the orientation information input means (41, 42) together with the image captured by the imaging means (14), and the recording means ( 8) A changing means (1) for changing the orientation of the image reproduced based on the orientation information recorded in the recording means, and an output means for outputting the image whose orientation is changed by the changing means (1). (20, 21) and.

Therefore, in the electronic camera device, the orientation information input together with the captured image is recorded, and the orientation of the image to be reproduced is changed based on the orientation information and output. Since the image corresponding to the information is output, the image can be reproduced in the normal orientation. [4] In the electronic camera device shown in the embodiment, in an electronic camera device for recording a captured image, an angle is formed between the imaging means (14) for capturing an image and a predetermined reference axis of the electronic camera device body. Orientation information detecting means (22) for detecting as information, and changing means (1) for changing the orientation of the image captured by the image capturing means (14) based on the orientation information detected by the orientation information detecting means (22). )
And a recording means (8) for recording the image whose orientation has been changed by the changing means (1).

Therefore, in the above electronic camera device, since the orientation of the imaged image is changed and recorded based on the angle with respect to the predetermined reference axis, the image is changed and recorded so as to match the reference axis. This allows the image to be recorded in the normal orientation. [5] In the electronic camera device shown in the embodiment, in the electronic camera device for recording the captured image, the image pickup means (14) for capturing the image and the angle with respect to a predetermined reference axis of the electronic camera device body are oriented. Orientation information detecting means (22) for detecting as information, recording means (8) for recording the orientation information detected by the orientation information detecting means (22) together with the image captured by the imaging means (14), The changing means (1) for changing the orientation of the image reproduced by the recording means (8) based on the orientation information recorded in the recording means (8), and the orientation changed by the changing means (1). It is composed of output means (20, 21) for outputting an image.

Therefore, in the electronic camera device, the angle with respect to the predetermined reference axis is recorded together with the captured image, and the orientation of the image to be reproduced is changed and output based on the angle. By changing the image so that it matches the axis and outputting the image, the image can be reproduced in the normal orientation. [6] The recording method of the electronic camera device shown in the embodiment is
In an electronic camera device that records a captured image, the captured image is recorded in an orientation corresponding to the orientation of the camera device body.

Therefore, in the recording method of the electronic camera device, the photographed image is recorded in the direction corresponding to the direction of the camera device body, so that the image can be recorded in the normal direction. [7] The recording / reproducing method of the electronic camera device according to the embodiment is the same as the recording / reproducing method of an electronic camera device for recording captured images.
An image recorded and recorded is reproduced in an orientation corresponding to the orientation of the camera device body at the time of capturing.

Therefore, in the recording / reproducing method of the electronic camera device, since the image recorded and recorded is reproduced in the direction corresponding to the direction of the camera device main body at the time of photographing, the image is reproduced in the normal direction. You can play with.

[0047]

According to the present invention, regardless of the orientation of the device itself at the time of image capturing, an electronic camera device capable of reproducing an easy-to-see image having a normal orientation with respect to the standard orientation of the device itself, and recording. A method and a recording / reproducing method can be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electronic camera device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electronic camera device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electronic camera device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an image captured and recorded by the electronic camera device according to the embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electronic camera device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electronic camera device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electronic camera device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electronic camera device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electronic camera device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an image captured, scanned, and recorded by an electronic camera device according to a conventional example.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an image captured, scanned, and recorded by an electronic camera device according to a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... CPU, 2 ... ROM, 3 ... RAM, 4 ... Key section, 4
1 ... landscape key, 42 ... portrait key, 5 ... I / O port, 6 ... bus, 7 ... DRAM, 8 ... flash memory,
9 ... Compression / decompression section, 10 ... TG, 11 ... SG, 12 ... Serial I / O terminal, 13 ... Drive circuit, 14 ... CCD, 1
5 ... buffer, 16 ... A / D, 17 ... VRAM, 18 ...
D / A, 19 ... Buffer, 20 ... LCD, 21 ... Video output terminal, 22 ... Angle sensor.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An electronic camera device for recording a picked-up image, and an image pickup device for picking up the image, and a changing device for changing the orientation of the image picked up by the image pickup device based on the orientation information of the electronic camera device body. An electronic camera device comprising: a recording unit that records an image whose orientation is changed by the changing unit. 2. An electronic camera device for recording a picked-up image, an image pickup means for picking up an image, a direction information input means for inputting direction information of the electronic camera device body, and an image picked up by the image pickup means. An electronic camera comprising: a changing unit that changes the direction based on the direction information input by the direction information inputting unit; and a recording unit that records the image of which the direction is changed by the changing unit. apparatus. 3. An electronic camera device for recording a captured image, together with an image capturing means for capturing the image, an orientation information inputting means for inputting orientation information of the electronic camera device body, and an image captured by the image capturing means. Recording means for recording the orientation information input from the orientation information input means, changing means for changing the orientation of an image reproduced by the recording means based on the orientation information recorded in the recording means, and the changing means. An electronic camera device comprising: an output unit that outputs an image whose orientation has been changed. 4. An electronic camera device for recording a captured image, an image capturing device for capturing the image, an orientation information detecting device for detecting an angle of the electronic camera device body with respect to a predetermined reference axis as orientation information, and the image capturing device. A changing means for changing the orientation of the image picked up by the means based on the orientation information detected by the orientation information detecting means; and a recording means for recording the image whose orientation is changed by the changing means. An electronic camera device characterized by the above. 5. An electronic camera device for recording a captured image, an image capturing device for capturing the image, an orientation information detecting device for detecting an angle of the electronic camera device body with respect to a predetermined reference axis as orientation information, and the image capturing device. Recording means for recording the orientation information detected by the orientation information detecting means together with the image captured by the means, and the orientation of the image reproduced by the recording means is changed based on the orientation information recorded in the recording means. An electronic camera device comprising: a changing unit; and an output unit that outputs an image whose orientation is changed by the changing unit. 6. A recording method for an electronic camera device, comprising: recording the captured image in an orientation corresponding to the orientation of the camera device body. 7. An electronic camera device for recording a photographed image, wherein the photographed and recorded image is reproduced in a direction corresponding to a direction of the camera device body at the time of photographing. How to play.