Information processing device, information processing method and program

Abstract

To enable a user to identify whether a pan-tilt zoom position is a registered preset.SOLUTION: An information processing device comprises: preset registration information acquisition means for acquiring from a camera preset registration information which is registered information regarding a preset of the camera; thumbnail acquisition means for acquiring a preset thumbnail image which is an image corresponding to the preset; thumbnail display means which displays the preset thumbnail image; angle-of-view change determination means for determining whether or not a setting value to change an angle of view is included in the preset registration information; and angle-of-view change information display means for displaying information corresponding to a result which is determined by the angle-of-view change determination means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is a function called preset that allows a specific pan tilt zoom (PTZ) position and image quality setting of a remote camera to be registered in the remote camera body and the registered contents to be read and executed. This function allows the user of the remote camera to easily switch to a pre-registered PTZ position and image quality setting. In addition, multiple presets of PTZ positions and image quality settings can be registered. In addition, there is a function called preset thumbnail display to improve the distinction between presets. Preset thumbnail display is a function that saves an image captured by the camera when a preset is registered in the camera, and retrieves the image via the network with a control device such as a WebUI or controller application, and displays it as a thumbnail. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2013-198136 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned preset, it is also possible to register only the image quality setting without registering the PTZ position. However, in the conventional technology shown in Patent Document 1, a user cannot determine whether a PTZ position is registered in a preset just by looking at a thumbnail image of the preset. Therefore, after the preset is executed, there is a problem that the user cannot determine whether the preset is one in which the PTZ position moves to the angle of view displayed in the thumbnail image or one in which the PTZ position does not move to the angle of view displayed in the thumbnail image.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program that enable a user to identify whether a pan-tilt-zoom position is a registered preset. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the information processing device of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a preset registration information acquisition means for acquiring from the camera preset registration information, which is information registered regarding the presets of the camera; a thumbnail acquisition means for acquiring a preset thumbnail image, which is an image corresponding to the preset; a thumbnail display means for displaying the preset thumbnail image; an angle of view change determination means for determining whether the preset registration information includes a setting value that changes an angle of view; and an angle of view change information display means for displaying information corresponding to the result determined by the angle of view change determination means. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to enable a user to identify whether a pan / tilt / zoom position is a registered preset. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration. [Diagram 2]1 is a diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of an information processing device 100 and an imaging device 110. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of an information processing device 100 and an imaging device 110. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a system control unit 301 included in the information processing device 100. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a GUI for displaying thumbnails on information processing device 100. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a GUI for displaying thumbnails on information processing device 100. [Figure 7] 13 is a flowchart showing a process flow for displaying thumbnails in the information processing device 100. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a GUI for changing the display of a thumbnail list on information processing device 100. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a GUI for displaying thumbnails on information processing device 100. [Figure 10] 13 is a flowchart showing a process flow for displaying thumbnails in the information processing device 100. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the configurations shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not limited to the configurations shown in the drawings.

[0010] First embodiment 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration. The system according to the first embodiment includes an information processing device 100, an imaging device 110, and a network 120. The information processing device 100 and the imaging device 110 are connected to each other via the network 120. The network 120 is realized by a plurality of routers, switches, cables, etc. that comply with a communication standard such as Ethernet (registered trademark). Note that the network 120 may be realized by the Internet, a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN, a WAN (Wide Area Network), etc.

[0011] Next, the hardware configuration of the information processing device 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 2(A). Fig. 2(A) is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing device 100.

[0012] A network I / F (Interface) 201 communicates with an external device via the network 120 in accordance with TCP / IP, HTTP, etc. An input I / F 202 receives commands from an input device such as a mouse or keyboard via a USB, etc. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 203 is a central processing unit that controls the information processing device 100.

[0013] The RAM 204 (Random Access Memory) temporarily stores computer programs executed by the CPU 203. The RAM 204 also provides a work area used when the CPU 203 executes processes. The RAM 204 can also function as, for example, a frame memory or a buffer memory. The ROM (Read Only Memory) 205 stores programs and the like for the CPU 203 to control the information processing device 100. The HDD 206 is a storage device that records image data and the like.

[0014] The display 207 is configured with an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and displays an image transmitted from the imaging device 110, a user interface (UI) window (described later), and the like. Note that, in the first embodiment, an example in which the information processing device 100 includes the display 207 will be described, but this is not limiting, and the information processing device 100 and the display 207 may each be in a separate housing. In this case, the information processing device 100 and the display 207 are connected via a cable such as an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (registered trademark) or SDI (Serial Digital Interface).

[0015] Next, the hardware configuration of the imaging device 110 will be described with reference to Fig. 2(B). Fig. 2(B) is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the imaging device 110.

[0016] The imaging unit 211 captures an image. Specifically, the imaging unit 211 has an imaging element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor, and generates an electric signal by photoelectrically converting an image of a subject formed through a lens of the imaging device 110. Then, the imaging unit 211 generates an image through a process of converting the photoelectrically converted electric signal into a predetermined digital signal.

[0017] The pan / tilt driving unit 212 is composed of a mechanical driving system and a driving motor capable of operating the imaging device 110 in the pan direction and tilt direction. The lens driving unit 213 is composed of a driving system for a focus lens and a zoom lens, and can control the zoom and focus of the imaging device 110. In addition, the network I / F 214 communicates with external devices via the network 120 in accordance with TCP / IP, HTTP, etc.

[0018] The CPU 215 is a central processing unit that controls the imaging device 110. The RAM 216 temporarily stores computer programs executed by the CPU 215. The RAM 216 also provides a work area used when the CPU 215 executes processes. The RAM 216 can also function as a frame memory or a buffer memory, for example. The ROM 217 stores programs and the like for the CPU 215 to control the imaging device 100. The HDD 218 is a storage device that records image data and the like.

[0019] Next, functions of the information processing device 100 and the imaging device 110 will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the information processing device 100 and the imaging device 110. Note that each function of the system control unit 301 and the storage unit 302 of the information processing device 100 shown in Fig. 3 is realized, for example, by the CPU 203 executing a computer program stored in the ROM 205 of the information processing device 100.

[0020] First, the functions of the information processing device 100 will be described. A system control unit 301 of the information processing device 100 controls the entire information processing device 100. The system control unit 301 also generates control commands for controlling pan tilt zoom, auto focus, and the like of the imaging device 110 in response to a user operation via the input I / F 202, and transmits the control commands to the imaging device 110 via the network I / F 201. The system control unit 301 also acquires an image transmitted from the imaging device 110 via the network I / F 201, and displays the image on the display 207. A storage unit 302 stores preset registration information and thumbnail images, which will be described later.

[0021] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a system control unit 301 included in the information processing device 100. As shown in Fig. 4, the system control unit 301 includes a preset registration information acquisition unit 3011, a thumbnail acquisition unit 3012, a thumbnail display unit 3013, a view angle change determination unit 3014, and a view angle change information display unit 3015.

[0022] The preset registration information acquisition unit 3011 acquires preset registration information, which is information registered regarding the preset of the camera, from the camera. The thumbnail acquisition unit 3012 acquires a preset thumbnail image, which is an image corresponding to the preset. That is, the preset is executed, and an image of an area captured by the preset execution is acquired as a preset thumbnail image. Note that the preset thumbnail image does not necessarily have to be an image captured when the preset is registered. It is sufficient that the image corresponds to at least the preset. For example, it may be a map image or an icon image indicating a position captured by the preset. The thumbnail display unit 3013 displays the preset thumbnail image. The angle of view change determination unit 3014 determines whether the preset registration information includes a setting value that changes the angle of view. The angle of view change information display unit 3015 displays information corresponding to the result determined by the angle of view change determination unit 3014. Note that the camera is, for example, the imaging device 110.

[0023] Furthermore, the angle of view change information display unit 3015 may cause information indicating that a setting value for changing the angle of view is included in the preset registration information to be displayed in the thumbnail display unit 3013. Furthermore, the angle of view change information display unit 3015 may cause information indicating that a setting value for changing the angle of view is not included in the preset registration information to be displayed in the thumbnail display unit 3013.

[0024] 4, the system control unit 301 includes a first sorting execution unit 3016 and a first extraction display execution unit 3017. The first sorting execution unit 3016 extracts presets including a setting value that changes the angle of view from among the multiple presets, and executes sorting so that the extracted presets are preferentially displayed. The first extraction display execution unit 3017 extracts only presets including a setting value that changes the angle of view from among the multiple presets, and displays only the extracted presets.

[0025] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the system control unit 301 includes an image quality change determination unit 3018 , an image quality change information display unit 3019 , a second sorting execution unit 3020 , and a second extraction and display execution unit 3021 .

[0026] The image quality change determination unit 3018 determines whether the preset registration information includes a setting value that changes the image quality. The image quality change information display unit 3019 displays information corresponding to the result determined by the image quality change determination unit 3018. The image quality change information display unit 3019 may also display information indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value that changes the image quality in the thumbnail display unit 3013. The image quality change information display unit 3019 may also display information indicating that the preset registration information does not include a setting value that changes the image quality in the thumbnail display unit 3013.

[0027] The second sorting execution unit 3020 extracts presets including setting values ​​that change image quality from among the multiple presets, and sorts the presets so that the extracted presets are displayed with priority.

[0028] The second extraction and display execution unit 3021 extracts only presets that include a setting value that changes the image quality from among a plurality of presets, and displays only the extracted presets.

[0029] A specific example of the processing executed by system control unit 301 will be described later.

[0030] The following describes functions of the imaging device 110. Note that the functions of the system control unit 303 and the storage unit 304 of the imaging device 110 shown in FIG.

[0031] The system control unit 303 analyzes a control command received from the information processing device 100 and performs processing according to the control command. For example, when the system control unit 303 receives a control command for adjusting image quality, the system control unit 303 controls image quality adjustment of the imaging unit 211. Note that image quality settings include settings for exposure, white balance, noise reduction, blur correction, sharpness, and the like.

[0032] Furthermore, when the system control unit 303 receives a control command for controlling pan and tilt, it controls the pan and tilt driving unit 212 to control the pan and tilt of the imaging device 110. Furthermore, when the system control unit 303 receives a control command for controlling zoom or a control command for controlling focus, it controls the lens driving unit 213 to control the zoom and focus of the imaging device 110. Furthermore, when the system control unit 303 receives a preset registration command, it stores in the storage unit 304 the current pan and tilt zoom position, the image quality setting, and the image captured when the preset registration command was received as a thumbnail.

[0033] In addition, the preset registration command can specify whether or not to register the pan-tilt-zoom and image quality setting. When the system control unit 303 receives a preset execution command, it executes the following process. In this case, the system control unit 303 reads the preset information stored in the storage unit 304, reads the registered pan-tilt-zoom value or image quality setting, and controls the imaging unit 211 and pan-tilt driving unit 212 to reflect the setting values ​​stored in the preset.

[0034] Furthermore, when the system control unit 303 receives an image acquisition command, it acquires image data generated by the imaging unit 211 and transmits the image data to the information processing device 100 via the network I / F 214. Furthermore, when the system control unit 303 receives a thumbnail image acquisition command, it acquires thumbnail image data stored in the storage unit 304 and transmits the image data to the information processing device 100 via the network I / F 214. Furthermore, when the system control unit 303 receives a preset information acquisition command, it acquires preset information stored in the storage unit 304 and transmits the preset information to the information processing device 100 via the network I / F 214. The storage unit 304 stores preset information and preset thumbnail images. Note that, in the first embodiment, it is assumed that 100 types of presets can be saved. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, each preset is referred to as, for example, preset No. 1 and preset No. 2.

[0035] Next, the thumbnail display function in the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 6. Figs. 5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for displaying thumbnails in the information processing device 100. Fig. 5 shows an example of a GUI displayed on the display 207 by the system control unit 301 of the information processing device 100. Fig. 5 is an example of a GUI for displaying thumbnails from preset number 1 to preset number 100 in a list. Note that Fig. 4 does not actually show 100 thumbnails, and some thumbnails are omitted from the illustration. As shown in Fig. 5, the control device 100 can display a list of thumbnail images of presets acquired from the imaging device 110.

[0036] Figures 6(A), 6(B), and 6(C) show only the display of preset No. 1 excerpted from the GUI shown in Figure 5. The preset number 401, thumbnail image 402, pan / tilt / zoom icon 403, and image quality setting icon 404 shown in Figures 6(A), 6(B), and 6(C) will be described below.

[0037] The preset number 401 indicates the number of the preset. The thumbnail image 402 is a thumbnail image of the preset acquired from the imaging device 110. The pan-tilt-zoom icon 403 is an icon indicating whether or not pan-tilt-zoom is registered in the preset. If pan-tilt-zoom is registered in the preset, the pan-tilt-zoom icon 403 is displayed as shown in FIG. 6(A) and FIG. 6(B). If pan-tilt-zoom is not registered in the preset, the icon is not displayed as shown in FIG. 6(C). In this way, the user can determine whether or not pan-tilt-zoom is registered in the preset based on the display state of the pan-tilt-zoom icon 403. The image quality setting icon 404 is an icon indicating whether or not an image quality setting is registered in the preset. If an image quality setting is registered, the image quality setting icon 404 is displayed as shown in FIG. 6(A) and FIG. 6(C). If an image quality setting is not registered, the image quality setting icon 404 is not displayed as shown in FIG. In this way, the user can determine whether or not an image quality setting is registered in the preset based on the display state of the image quality setting icon 404. The pan-tilt-zoom icon 403 and the image quality setting icon 404 may be displayed superimposed on the thumbnail image 402 .

[0038] Next, the processing of the thumbnail display function of the information processing device 100 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing for displaying thumbnails in the information processing device 100. Note that the processing shown in Fig. 7 is realized by the CPU 203 of the information processing device 100 executing a computer program stored in the ROM 205 of the information processing device 100.

[0039] In step S500, the system control unit 301 transmits a preset information acquisition command to the imaging device 110 to acquire preset registration information. Note that the preset registration information includes information regarding whether or not each of presets 1 to 100 is registered, information regarding whether or not pan / tilt / zoom is registered, and information regarding whether or not image quality settings are registered.

[0040] In step S501, the system control unit 301 prepares a variable n and assigns 1 to the variable n.

[0041] In step S502, the system control unit 301 determines whether the variable n is equal to or less than the maximum preset number. If the system control unit 301 determines that the variable n is equal to or less than the maximum preset number, the process proceeds to step S503. The processes from step S502 to step S508 form a loop. On the other hand, if the system control unit 301 determines in step S502 that the variable n is not equal to or less than the maximum preset number, the system control unit 301 ends the loop and ends the process shown in FIG. 7. In the first embodiment, since there are up to 100 presets, the maximum preset number is 100.

[0042] In step S503, the system control unit 301 determines whether the n-th preset is registered. If the system control unit 301 determines that the n-th preset is registered, the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if the system control unit 301 determines that the n-th preset is not registered, the process proceeds to step S509.

[0043] In step S504, the system control unit 301 transmits a thumbnail image acquisition command for the n-th preset to the imaging device 110, acquires a thumbnail image, and displays it in the GUI for thumbnail display.

[0044] In step S505, the system control unit 301 determines whether a pan / tilt / zoom position is registered in the nth preset. If the system control unit 301 determines that a pan / tilt / zoom position is registered, the process proceeds to step S506. On the other hand, if the system control unit 301 determines that a pan / tilt / zoom position is not registered, the process proceeds to step S507.

[0045] In step S506, the system control unit 301 displays the pan-tilt-zoom icon 403 on the GUI displaying thumbnails.

[0046] In step S507, the system control unit 301 determines whether or not an image quality setting is registered in the n-th preset. If the system control unit 301 determines that an image quality setting is registered, the process proceeds to step S508. On the other hand, if the system control unit 301 determines that an image quality setting is not registered, the process proceeds to step S509.

[0047] In step S508, the system control unit 301 displays the image quality setting icon 404 in the thumbnail display GUI.

[0048] In step S509, the system control unit 301 adds 1 to the variable n and assigns the result to the variable n.

[0049] Next, the system control unit 301 returns the process to the beginning of the loop, S502, and determines whether the variable n is equal to or less than the maximum preset number as described above. If the variable n is equal to or less than the maximum preset number, the system control unit 301 continues the loop, and if the variable n is not equal to or less than the maximum preset number, the system control unit 301 ends the process shown in FIG.

[0050] 7, it is possible to display thumbnails, pan / tilt / zoom icons, and image quality setting icons for each preset. This allows the user to identify whether pan / tilt / zoom and image quality settings are registered in a preset just by looking at the thumbnail display.

[0051] In addition, the GUI shown in FIG. 5 that displays thumbnails of multiple presets on the same screen may have a function that allows extraction and display of only presets for which either the pan / tilt zoom position or image quality setting is registered.

[0052] Next, a function of extracting and displaying only presets in which pan-tilt-zoom or image quality settings are registered, and a function of rearranging the display order based on whether pan-tilt-zoom or image quality settings are registered will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a diagram for explaining a GUI for changing the display of the thumbnail list in the information processing device 100.

[0053] The GUI shown in Fig. 8(A) is a GUI for executing extraction. Check box 601 is a check box for selecting whether or not to extract a preset in which a pan-tilt-zoom position is registered. If the check box 601 is checked, a preset in which a pan-tilt-zoom position is registered is extracted and displayed. On the other hand, if the check box 601 is not checked, a preset in which a pan-tilt-zoom position is not registered is not displayed.

[0054] Check box 602 is a check box for selecting whether to extract presets in which image quality settings are registered. If check box 602 is checked, presets in which image quality settings are registered are extracted and displayed. On the other hand, if check box 602 is not checked, presets in which image quality settings are not registered are not displayed. In this manner, information processing device 100 can extract and display only presets that are of particular interest.

[0055] The GUI shown in FIG. 8(B) is a GUI for executing rearrangement. Selection button 603 is a button for determining the display order based on the preset number. When selection button 603 is selected, presets with smaller preset numbers are displayed first. Selection button 604 is a button for determining the display order based on whether or not a pan-tilt-zoom position is registered. When selection button 604 is selected, presets with registered pan-tilt-zoom positions are displayed first. Selection button 605 is a button for determining the display order based on whether or not an image quality setting is registered. When selection button 605 is selected, presets with registered image quality settings are displayed first. In this way, the user can display presets that he or she wants to pay more attention to first.

[0056] Second Embodiment In the first embodiment, a process for displaying an icon to indicate that pan-tilt-zoom and image quality settings are registered is described. In the second embodiment, a process for displaying an icon to indicate that pan-tilt-zoom is not registered is described. Hereinafter, the process of the information processing device 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 9 and 10. Note that in the second embodiment, the parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same reference numerals will be used to denote the same or equivalent components and processes as in the first embodiment, and a description of the contents that overlap with those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0057] Fig. 9 is a diagram for explaining a GUI for displaying thumbnails in the information processing device 100. Fig. 9 shows only the display of preset No. 1 from the GUI of the thumbnail display function in the second embodiment. A warning icon 701 is an icon indicating that a pan-tilt-zoom position is not registered in a preset. When a pan-tilt-zoom position is not registered in a preset, the warning icon 701 shown in Fig. 9 is displayed. On the other hand, when a pan-tilt-zoom position is not registered, no icon is displayed. In this way, the user can determine whether or not a pan-tilt-zoom position is registered in a preset based on the display state of the warning icon 701.

[0058] Next, the process of the thumbnail display function of the information processing device 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 10. Fig. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the process of displaying thumbnails in the information processing device 100. Note that the process shown in Fig. 10 is realized by the CPU 203 of the information processing device 100 executing a computer program stored in the ROM 205 of the information processing device 100.

[0059] In step S800, the system control unit 301 transmits a preset information acquisition command to the imaging device 110 to acquire preset registration information. Note that the preset registration information includes information regarding whether presets 1 to 100 are registered, whether the pan / tilt / zoom positions are registered, and whether image quality settings are registered.

[0060] In step S801, the system control unit 301 prepares a variable n and assigns 1 to the variable n.

[0061] In step S802, the system control unit 301 determines whether the variable n is equal to or less than the maximum preset number. If the system control unit 301 determines that the variable n is equal to or less than the maximum preset number, the process proceeds to step S803. Note that the processes from step S802 to step S806 are loop processes. If the system control unit 301 determines in step S802 that the variable n is not equal to or less than the maximum preset number, the system control unit 301 ends the loop and ends the process shown in FIG. 10. In this embodiment, the number of presets is up to 100, so the maximum preset number is 100.

[0062] In step S803, the system control unit 301 determines whether the n-th preset is registered. If the system control unit 301 determines that the n-th preset is registered, the process proceeds to step S804. On the other hand, if the system control unit 301 determines that the n-th preset is not registered, the process proceeds to step S807.

[0063] In step S804, the system control unit 301 transmits a thumbnail image acquisition command for the n-th preset to the imaging device 110, acquires a thumbnail image, and displays it in the thumbnail display GUI.

[0064] In step S805, the system control unit 301 determines whether or not a pan-tilt-zoom position is registered in the n-th preset. If the system control unit 301 determines that a pan-tilt-zoom position is not registered, the process proceeds to step S806. On the other hand, if the system control unit 301 determines that a pan-tilt-zoom position is registered, the process proceeds to step S807.

[0065] In step S806, the system control unit 301 displays a warning icon 700 in the thumbnail display GUI.

[0066] In step S807, the system control unit 301 adds 1 to the variable n and assigns the result to the change n.

[0067] Next, the system control unit 301 returns to step S802, which is the beginning of the loop, and determines whether the variable n is equal to or less than the maximum preset number as described above. If the variable n is equal to or less than the maximum preset number, the system control unit 301 continues the loop, and if the variable n is not equal to or less than the maximum preset number, the system control unit 301 ends the process shown in FIG.

[0068] As described above, by executing the process shown in Fig. 10, it is possible to display thumbnails and warning icons for each preset. In this way, the user can identify information regarding the registration of a preset just by looking at the thumbnail display.

[0069] (Other embodiments) The present invention can also be realized by a process in which one or more processors read and execute a program that realizes one or more functions of the above-mentioned embodiments. The program may be supplied to a system or device having a processor via a network or a storage medium. The present invention can also be realized by a circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) that realizes one or more functions of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0070] In addition, although the embodiments of the present invention have been described, the above-mentioned embodiments merely show examples of the implementation of the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited by these. In other words, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from its technical concept or main features. For example, combinations of the respective embodiments are also included in the disclosure of this specification.

[0071] The present invention includes the following inventions that appropriately combine the above-mentioned features.

[0072] (Configuration 1) an information processing apparatus comprising: a preset registration information acquisition means for acquiring, from a camera, preset registration information which is information registered regarding presets of the camera; a thumbnail acquisition means for acquiring a preset thumbnail image which is an image corresponding to the preset; a thumbnail display means for displaying the preset thumbnail image; an angle of view change determination means for determining whether the preset registration information includes a setting value for changing an angle of view; and an angle of view change information display means for displaying information corresponding to a result determined by the angle of view change determination means.

[0073] (Configuration 2) 2. The information processing device according to configuration 1, wherein the angle of view change information display means causes the thumbnail display means to display information indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value for changing the angle of view.

[0074] (Configuration 3) The information processing device according to the first or second configuration, further comprising a first sorting execution means for extracting a preset including a setting value for changing an angle of view from among a plurality of the presets, and sorting the presets so that the extracted presets are preferentially displayed.

[0075] (Configuration 4) The information processing device according to any one of configurations 1 to 3, further comprising a first extraction display execution means for extracting only the presets including a setting value for changing an angle of view from among a plurality of the presets, and extracting only the extracted presets.

[0076] (Configuration 5) The information processing device according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein the angle of view change information display means causes the thumbnail display means to display information indicating that the preset registration information does not include a setting value for changing the angle of view.

[0077] (Configuration 6) An information processing device according to any one of configurations 1 to 5, further comprising: an image quality change determination means for determining whether the preset registration information includes a setting value that changes image quality; and an image quality change information display means for displaying information corresponding to the result determined by the image quality change determination means.

[0078] (Configuration 7) The information processing device according to any one of configurations 1 to 6, characterized in that the image quality change information display means causes the thumbnail display means to display information indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value that changes the image quality.

[0079] (Configuration 8) The information processing device according to any one of configurations 1 to 7, further comprising a second sorting execution means for extracting a preset including a setting value for changing image quality from among a plurality of the presets, and sorting the presets so that the extracted presets are preferentially displayed.

[0080] (Configuration 9) The information processing device according to any one of configurations 1 to 8, further comprising a second extraction display execution means for extracting only the presets including a setting value that changes image quality from among the plurality of presets, and displaying only the extracted presets.

[0081] (Configuration 10) The information processing device described in any one of configurations 1 to 9, characterized in that the image quality change information display means causes the thumbnail display means to display information indicating that the preset registration information does not include a setting value that changes the image quality.

[0082] (Method 1) An information processing method comprising: acquiring preset registration information, which is information registered regarding presets of a camera, from the camera; acquiring a preset thumbnail image, which is an image corresponding to the preset; displaying the preset thumbnail image; determining whether the preset registration information includes a setting value that changes an angle of view; and displaying information corresponding to the result determined by the angle of view change determination means.

[0083] (Program 1) A program that acquires preset registration information, which is information registered regarding presets of a camera, from the camera, acquires a preset thumbnail image, which is an image corresponding to the preset, displays the preset thumbnail image, determines whether the preset registration information includes a setting value that changes an angle of view, and displays information corresponding to the result determined by the angle of view change determination means.

[0084] <Other embodiments> The present invention can also be realized by a process in which a program for implementing one or more of the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to a system or device via a network or a recording medium, and one or more processors in a computer of the system or device read and execute the program. The present invention can also be realized by a circuit for implementing one or more of the functions, such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

[0085] The above describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. In other words, the present invention includes embodiments in which various modifications have been made based on the gist of the present invention, and these embodiments are not excluded from the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0086] 100 Information processing device 110 Imaging device 301 System Control Unit

Claims

1. a preset registration information acquisition means for acquiring preset registration information, which is information registered regarding presets of a camera, from the camera; a thumbnail acquisition means for acquiring a preset thumbnail image which is an image corresponding to the preset; a thumbnail display means for displaying the preset thumbnail image; a field of view change determination means for determining whether the preset registration information includes a setting value for changing the field of view; a view angle change information display means for displaying information corresponding to the result determined by the view angle change determination means; An information processing device comprising:

2. the angle-of-view change information display means displays, on the thumbnail display means, information indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value for changing the angle of view; 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

3. a first sorting execution means for extracting a preset including a setting value for changing an angle of view from among the plurality of presets, and sorting the presets so that the extracted presets are preferentially displayed; 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

4. a first extraction display execution unit that extracts only the presets including a setting value for changing an angle of view from among the plurality of presets, and extracts only the extracted presets; 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

5. the view angle change information display means displays, on the thumbnail display means, information indicating that the preset registration information does not include a setting value for changing the view angle; 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

6. an image quality change determination means for determining whether the preset registration information includes a setting value that changes image quality; an image quality change information display means for displaying information corresponding to the result of the judgment made by the image quality change judgment means; 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:

7. the image quality change information display means displays, on the thumbnail display means, information indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value for changing image quality; 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

8. a second sorting execution means for extracting a preset including a setting value for changing image quality from among the plurality of presets, and sorting the presets so that the extracted presets are preferentially displayed; 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

9. A second extraction display execution unit is further provided for extracting only the presets including a setting value that changes image quality from the plurality of presets, and extracting only the extracted presets.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

10. the image quality change information display means causes the thumbnail display means to display information indicating that the preset registration information does not include a setting value that changes image quality.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

11. Acquire preset registration information from the camera, the preset registration information being information registered regarding the presets of the camera; obtaining a preset thumbnail image that corresponds to the preset; Displaying the preset thumbnail image; determining whether the preset registration information includes a setting value for changing an angle of view; displaying information corresponding to the result determined by the angle of view change determination means; Information processing methods.

12. Acquire preset registration information from the camera, the preset registration information being information registered regarding the presets of the camera; obtaining a preset thumbnail image that corresponds to the preset; Displaying the preset thumbnail image; determining whether the preset registration information includes a setting value for changing an angle of view; displaying information corresponding to the result determined by the angle of view change determination means; program.

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