JPH11112918A - Portable information terminal, recording method for the same, and medium recorded with program for the method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To support integration of photographic conditions of an image by providing a GPS sensor for detecting a photographing position, storing photographic condition data in relation to picture data, and reproducing these data at next photographing. SOLUTION: Image data photographed by a digital camera 4 are transferred to a portable information terminal 1 and stored. At that time, position data from a GPS sensor 7 are read in and recorded at the same time. Series of data thus stored will read out the position information simultaneously recorded, when the same point of the image desired to be recorded at next time, and the image previously recorded is specified, and a recording position display, which indicates a position where the image has been previously recorded on a map display of a liquid crystal display equipment 2 of the portable information terminal 1, and a current position are displayed on the same screen, and the previously picture recording position can be reached simply from these displays.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable information terminal for storing image data photographed by a photographing device, a recording method for the portable information terminal, and a medium for storing the program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A portable information terminal for storing image data photographed by a digital camera is disclosed in, for example,
343146 and the like. Such a system may be used for the purpose of periodically recording an image of the same place, such as a patrol terminal.
FIG. 8 shows a conceptual diagram of the work at the time of shooting and recording.
1 is a portable information terminal, 4 is a digital camera, and the recording conditions such as the position at the time of image capturing, the conditions of the image recording device, the recording direction, the size of the subject, etc. Adjustments were made so that they were the same, and the image was recorded.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional system, since there is no function for supporting the setting of the photographing position and the photographing condition, it takes a long time to set the photographing condition and the photographing condition is expected to be much more uniform. Can not. In particular, when the recording time interval is large or when the operator is different, this problem becomes conspicuous.

In the case where images are recorded and inspected periodically, the obtained images cannot be sufficiently compared unless the recording conditions of the images are unified. For this purpose, recording conditions at the time of photographing an image are recorded, and settings are made so as to conform to the conditions at the time of the next image recording. However, it is troublesome to fill them in one by one. An object of the present invention is to provide a portable information terminal and a recording method of the portable information terminal, which can support unification of image capturing conditions.

[0005]

According to one aspect of the present invention, a portable information terminal for storing image data captured by a digital camera is provided with a GPS sensor for detecting a capturing position. The present invention is characterized in that photographing position data and photographing condition data of an image taken by a digital camera are stored in association with image data, so that these data can be reproduced at the next photographing.

With this configuration, the photographing position and the photographing condition of the image photographed in the past can be grasped. In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 2 is provided with a GPS sensor for detecting a photographing position in a portable information terminal that stores image data photographed by a digital camera,
The photographing position data and photographing condition data of the image with the digital camera are stored in association with the image data, and when photographing the same place as the place where the photograph was taken in the past, the past photographing position and photographing condition are displayed on the display screen. , The photographing is performed in accordance with the photographing position and the photographing condition, and photographed image data is stored.

[0007] With this configuration, the photographing position and photographing conditions of the photographed image can be grasped, and the conditions can be easily set. To achieve the above objectives,
According to a third aspect of the present invention, an image recording condition when an image is recorded is recorded as a photographing condition by voice, and when the same image is recorded, the photographing condition is notified by a voice and the condition is set based on the data. Is performed.

With this configuration, the photographing position and photographing condition of the photographed image can be grasped by voice.
It becomes easy to set conditions. In order to achieve the above object, according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a reference panel in which a reference color or shape is recorded is added to a subject, and the reference color or shape is recorded together with the subject at the time of image recording. The recording condition is corrected based on the above.

With this configuration, it is possible to easily set conditions based on a color or shape as a reference, based on a photographing position and photographing conditions of a photographed image. In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 5 is based on GP
A medium storing a program for recording a photographing position from the S sensor and image data photographed by the photographing device in the portable information terminal, wherein a position data capturing function for capturing photographing position data from the GPS sensor; Image data capturing function for capturing the captured image data of the camera, and capturing condition data for capturing the capturing condition data from the capturing device.
A data capturing function, a data recording function of associating the photographing position data and the photographing condition data with image data and recording the data in a recording unit, and a method of recording an image at the same position as an image recorded in the past. A portable information terminal having a reproducing function of reproducing information recorded in a recording means, wherein the recording medium stores a program readable by a portable information terminal.

With such a program, the photographing position and photographing condition of an image photographed in the past can be grasped. In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a portable information terminal storing image data taken by a digital camera has a first display area for displaying previously recorded images and an image to be recorded this time. A display device such as a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying a second display area for displaying the image is provided. The image recorded last time and the image recorded this time are displayed side by side on the display device such as the liquid crystal display device. The photographing conditions are set so that the images of the above-mentioned are photographed under the same conditions, and the photographed image data is recorded in the recording device.

With this configuration, the previously recorded image and the currently recorded image can be displayed side by side, and the conditions can be set so that the photographing conditions of the images are the same while comparing the two images. Become.

[0012] In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 7 is a portable information terminal that stores image data taken by a digital camera, performs image processing of an image recorded in the past, and adds It is characterized in that the image capturing conditions can be set to be the same by overlapping and recognizing the image portions that are easy to recognize. With this configuration, it is possible to easily set the shooting position and the shooting conditions while superimposing the previously shot image and the currently shot image.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes a portable information terminal, which is provided with a display device 2 such as a liquid crystal display and an operation device 3 such as a touch panel, and can perform display and operation. It is. Touch panel 3
It is installed on the liquid crystal display 2 and appears to be integrated on the surface. An image capturing device 4 such as a digital camera for capturing an image, a voice input device 5 such as a microphone for inputting voice, and a device for reproducing recorded voice are provided outside the portable information terminal 1. Voice output device 6 such as a speaker, GPS (Global Positioning) for detecting the position
System) A position detecting device 7 such as a sensor is connected.

The function of notifying the previously recorded position using such a configuration will be described. FIG. 2 is an example of a display of the portable information terminal. Image data captured by the digital camera 4 is transferred to the portable information terminal 1 and stored. At this time, the position data from the GPS sensor 7 is read and recorded at the same time.

The series of data stored in this manner is:
Next time, if the user wants to record an image of the same location, the user designates the previously recorded image, reads out the recorded position information at the same time, and displays the position information on the map display 8 of the liquid crystal display 2 of the portable information terminal 1 as shown in FIG. A recording position display 9 indicating the position where the previous image was recorded and a current position display 10 are displayed on the same screen. Then, it is possible to grasp the positional relationship from these displays and easily reach the previous image recording position.

Next, a function of notifying the photographing conditions of an image will be described. FIG. 3 is an example in which the notification function of the image capturing condition is displayed on the portable information terminal. Image data photographed by the digital camera 4 is transferred to the portable information terminal 1 and stored together with photographing condition data such as exposure, presence / absence of flash, and camera type.

A series of data recorded in this manner is:
Next time, when it is desired to record the same image, the condition of the video recording apparatus at the time of the previous recording is displayed on the recording condition display 11 in FIG. 3, and the recording condition is set according to the condition.

When setting the photographing conditions, the portable information terminal 1 and the digital camera 4 are connected, and if the photographing conditions at the time of recording image data can be read from the portable information terminal 1, the photographing conditions are automatically recorded. I do. In addition, the portable information terminal 1
And the digital camera 4 are connected.
If the setting can be performed from the portable information terminal 1, the previous photographing condition is automatically set.

Next, the function of notifying the recording condition by voice will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a part of a function of notifying a recording condition by voice in the embodiment of the present invention.
When an image is recorded by the digital camera 4, conditions for image recording such as exposure, presence / absence of flash, camera type, etc. are input by voice from a human-powered device 5 such as a microphone by a voice input operation 12, and this data is carried. The information is recorded in the information terminal 1. Then, at the next operation of recording the same image, the condition of the video recording device at the time of the previous recording is reproduced by the speaker 6 by the audio notification operation 13. Based on this audio information, the settings of the digital camera 4 can be adjusted to be the same as the settings recorded last time.

Next, a case where a photograph is taken with a reference color or shape added will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
(A) is a diagram showing a state in which a reference panel 21 that is a reference for determining a shooting condition is attached to a subject 14, and (b) is an example in which the display is displayed on the portable information terminal 1.

A reference panel 21 in which a reference color and shape are recorded is added to the subject 14 and is recorded simultaneously with the recording of the subject. Then, at the next recording, this reference panel 2
An adjustment is made so that the color and shape of one image are the same as the previously recorded image. It is also easy to add other functions to the reference panel 21. For example, erroneous recognition can be prevented by attaching an identification number and a symbol.

Here, it is desirable that the reference panel 21 be a straight line with a clear boundary, which is white for easy adjustment.
Next, about unifying the range of images to be shot,
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows an example in which the image taken last time and the image taken this time are displayed side by side on the portable information terminal 1. When a new image is taken, first, the previously recorded image 16 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 2. Then, the image 17 to be recorded this time is displayed beside the previously recorded image 16.

Then, the two images are compared, and if the difference is not within the allowable range, it is recorded again. By repeating this, an image substantially the same as the previous recorded image-16 can be recorded.

Next, a case of unifying the range of images to be shot will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 shows an example in which the image captured last time and the image captured this time are displayed on the portable information terminal 1 in an overlapping manner. The previously recorded image 16 is subjected to image processing and becomes an image 18 after image processing. The image processing performed here is for easily performing the next superimposition operation, and performs processing for changing a color tone or enhancing an image boundary. Next, the image 18 after the image processing is superimposed on the image 17 recorded this time. Image 1 superimposed in this way
9 is adjusted so that images having the same size and recording angle of the subject can be recorded.

The contents described so far can be executed by a software program stored in a portable information terminal, for example. Such a program is stored in, for example, a floppy disk or CD-ROM, and causes the portable information terminal to perform the following functions. (A) a position data capturing function for capturing a capturing position from a GPS sensor; (b) an image data capturing function for capturing captured image data from a capturing device; and (c) capturing condition data from a capturing device. (D) The photographing position data and the photographing condition data are added to the image data.
(E) a reproduction function for reproducing information recorded in the recording means when an image at the same position as an image recorded in the past is recorded.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (1) The location of the subject to be recorded this time is displayed on the map by the notification function of the previously recorded shooting position.
You can definitely move to the previous recording location.

In particular, when the operator of the current recording is different from the operator of the previous recording, or when a plurality of subjects are similar, the effect is great. Also, since the information is automatically recorded, there is no mistake in recording or forgetting to record. (2) When recording images, if the photographing conditions are different, the obtained images will also be different, so it is necessary to make the photographing conditions uniform.
However, if the information is separately recorded in a notebook or the like, there is a possibility that the setting of the photographing conditions is incorrect and the image does not match the image. On the other hand, in the method of the above-described embodiment, since the image and the photographing conditions are collectively managed by the function of notifying the photographing conditions of the image, there is no mistake. (3) The function of notifying the recording condition by voice can simplify the manual work at the site. In addition, since the notification can be made by voice, it is possible to easily set the photographing conditions while listening to the conditions. (4) By taking a picture with a color / shape serving as a reference, a clear reference for confirming the photographing conditions can be obtained, and the conditions can be adjusted with high accuracy. It is also easy to make corrections by image processing after recording. Then, it is easy to add another function to the reference panel. For example, erroneous recognition can be prevented by attaching an identification number and a symbol. (5) By displaying the previously shot image and the currently shot image side by side and unifying the range of the shot images, images under almost the same conditions can be recorded without using special equipment. . Although individual accuracy cannot be expected very much, since the adjustment is performed for the entire image, it is possible to capture and record the image under the condition that the elements such as brightness, color, and size are well balanced as a whole. (6) The case where the previously shot image and the currently shot image are superimposed and displayed to unify the range of the shot image,
Adjustment with high accuracy is possible. With this function, it is difficult to adjust the brightness and hue, but the size and the recording range can be easily adjusted with high accuracy.

[0028]

As described above, according to the present invention, various settings for unifying image shooting conditions are supported in a portable information terminal that stores image data shot by a shooting device, and the shooting conditions can be easily adjusted. Can be aligned.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a map display according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a display example of recording conditions according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a recording condition voice notification function part according to the embodiment of the present invention.

5A is a diagram illustrating a state where a reference panel 21 is attached to a subject, and FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an example in which the reference panel 21 is displayed on the portable information terminal 1. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example in which a previously taken image and a currently taken image are displayed side by side on a portable information terminal.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a previously captured image and a currently captured image are displayed in a superimposed manner on the portable information terminal.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram of work at the time of image capturing and recording.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A portable information terminal for storing image data photographed by a photographing device, a GPS sensor for detecting a photographing position, photographing position information from the GPS sensor, and photographing condition data of an image from the photographing device. A portable information terminal comprising: a recording unit that records the image data in association with image data photographed by the photographing device; and a reproducing unit that reproduces information recorded in the recording unit. 2. A portable information terminal for storing image data photographed by a photographing device, comprising a GPS sensor for detecting a photographing position, photographing position information from the GPS sensor and photographing condition data of an image from the photographing device. Is recorded in association with image data photographed by the photographing apparatus, and when photographing is performed at the same place as the place previously photographed, the photographing position and the photographing condition of the target past image data are determined. A recording method for a portable information terminal, comprising displaying on a display screen, performing photographing according to the photographing position and photographing conditions, and recording photographed image data in a recording unit. 3. Recording the photographing conditions at the time of recording the image data by voice, and when recording the same image as the previously photographed image, the photographing conditions of the previously photographed image are notified by voice. 3. The recording method for a portable information terminal according to claim 2, wherein the photographing condition is set based on the voice notification. 4. When recording the image data, a reference panel of a color or shape as a reference is added to the subject,
4. The recording method for a portable information terminal according to claim 2, wherein the subject is recorded together with the reference panel, and a recording condition is corrected based on a color or a shape of the reference panel. 5. A medium storing a program for recording a photographing position from a GPS sensor and image data photographed by a photographing device in a portable information terminal, wherein a position data capturing function for capturing a photographing position from the GPS sensor. An image data capturing function for capturing captured image data from the capturing device; a capturing condition data capturing function for capturing capturing condition data from the capturing device; and the capturing position data in the image data. A data recording function for associating data with photographing condition data and recording it in a recording means, and when recording an image at the same position as an image recorded in the past,
And a reproducing function of reproducing the information recorded in the recording means. A recording medium storing a program readable by a portable information terminal. 6. A portable information terminal for storing image data photographed by a photographing device, wherein a first display area for displaying a previously recorded image and a second display area for displaying an image to be recorded this time can be displayed. A display device such as a liquid crystal device, and the first image recorded last time and the second image recorded this time are displayed side by side on the display device such as liquid crystal display, and the first image and the second image are compared. A photographing condition is set so that these images have the same condition, and photographed image data is recorded together with photographing condition data. 7. A portable information terminal for storing image data photographed by a photographing device, wherein the first image recorded in the past is subjected to image processing and superimposed on a second image recorded this time, and the portable information terminal displays the image. It is displayed on a device, and by setting an easily recognizable portion of the first image and the second image to coincide with each other, the photographing conditions of the images are set to be the same. Recording method for the portable information terminal, characterized in that the recording is performed together with the data.