Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To enable a user to identify whether a pan / tilt / zoom position is a registered preset.SOLUTION: A display unit configured to display, based on the preset registration information, a preset thumbnail image corresponding to the preset and a first icon image indicating that a setting value of an angle of view is included in the preset registration information when the setting value of the angle of view is included in the preset registration information corresponding to the preset thumbnail image, and display a second icon image indicating that a setting value of image quality is included in the preset registration information when the setting value of the image quality is included in the preset registration information corresponding to the preset thumbnail image, the display means displays a list of a plurality of preset thumbnail images corresponding to a plurality of presets and displays at least one or both of a first icon image and a second icon image for each of the preset thumbnail images.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] Previously, there was a feature called "preset" that allowed users to register specific pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) positions and image quality settings on a remote camera and then retrieve and execute those settings. This feature allowed remote camera users to easily switch between pre-registered PTZ positions and image quality settings. Multiple PTZ position and image quality setting presets can also be registered. To improve the distinction between presets, there was also a feature called "preset thumbnail display." Preset thumbnail display saves images captured by the camera when a preset is registered, and then retrieves and displays thumbnails of those images via the network using a control device such as a Web UI or controller application. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-198136 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-described presets, it is also possible to register only the image quality setting without registering the PTZ position. However, in the conventional technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, a user cannot determine whether a PTZ position is registered in a preset just by looking at the thumbnail image of the preset. This poses a problem in that, after the preset is executed, 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 INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention 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, an information processing device of the present invention includes an acquisition means for acquiring preset registration information including information on whether a camera preset is registered, information on whether a setting value for an angle of view is present, and information on whether a setting value for an image quality is present, and preset thumbnail images which are images corresponding to presets; and a display means for displaying the preset thumbnail image corresponding to a preset based on the preset registration information, and, for the preset thumbnail image, if the setting value for an angle of view is present in the corresponding preset registration information, displaying a first icon image indicating that the setting value for an angle of view is present in the preset registration information, and, if the setting value for image quality is present in the corresponding preset registration information, displaying a second icon image indicating that the setting value for image quality is present in the preset registration information, wherein the display means displays a list of multiple preset thumbnail images corresponding to multiple presets, and displays at least one or both of the first icon image and the second icon image for each preset thumbnail image. [Effects of the Invention]

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

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

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments 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, for example, a plurality of routers, switches, cables, etc. that comply with a communication standard such as Ethernet (registered trademark). Note that the network 120 may also be realized by the Internet, a wired local area network (LAN), a wireless LAN, a wide area network (WAN), 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 external devices via the network 120 in accordance with TCP / IP, HTTP, etc. An input I / F 202 receives commands from input devices such as a mouse or keyboard via a USB or the like. 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 by the CPU 203 when executing processing. 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 used by 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 images transmitted from the imaging device 110, a user interface (UI) window (described later), and the like. Note that, in the first embodiment, an example will be described in which the information processing device 100 is provided with the display 207, but this is not limiting, and the information processing device 100 and the display 207 may be housed in separate housings. 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 an SDI (Serial Digital Interface).

[0015] Next, the hardware configuration of the image capturing device 110 will be described with reference to Fig. 2(B). Fig. 2(B) is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the image capturing 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 the lens of the imaging device 110. Then, the imaging unit 211 generates an image by converting the photoelectrically converted electric signal into a predetermined digital signal.

[0017] The pan / tilt driver 212 is configured with a mechanical drive system and a drive motor that can move the imaging device 110 in the pan and tilt directions. The lens driver 213 is configured with a drive 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 by the CPU 215 when executing processing. The RAM 216 can also function as, for example, a frame memory or a buffer memory. The ROM 217 stores programs and the like used by 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 the functions of the system control unit 301 and the storage unit 302 of the information processing device 100 shown in Fig. 3 are 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, autofocus, and the like of the imaging device 110 in response to user operations 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 images transmitted from the imaging device 110 via the network I / F 201, and displays the images 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 camera presets, from the camera. The thumbnail acquisition unit 3012 acquires a preset thumbnail image, which is an image corresponding to a preset. That is, the preset is executed, and an image of the area captured by the preset execution is acquired as the preset thumbnail image. Note that the preset thumbnail image does not necessarily have to be an image captured when the preset was registered. It is sufficient as long as it is an image corresponding to the preset. For example, it may be a map image or icon image indicating the 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 for changing 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 the preset registration information includes a setting value that changes the angle of view to be displayed in the thumbnail display unit 3013. Furthermore, the angle of view change information display unit 3015 may cause information indicating that the preset registration information does not include a setting value that changes the angle of view to be displayed in the thumbnail display unit 3013.

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

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

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

[0030] The following describes the 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. 3 are realized, for example, by the CPU 215 executing a computer program stored in the ROM 217 of the imaging device 110.

[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, it controls the image quality adjustment of the imaging unit 211. Note that image quality settings include settings for exposure, white balance, noise reduction, image stabilization, 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 the current pan and tilt zoom position, image quality setting, and the image captured when the preset registration command was received in the storage unit 304 as a thumbnail.

[0033] The preset registration command can specify whether or not to register pan / tilt / zoom and image quality settings. Furthermore, 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 values ​​or image quality settings, 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 1, preset 2, etc.

[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) that displays thumbnails on the information processing device 100. Fig. 5 shows an example of a GUI that is 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 that displays a list of thumbnails from preset 1 to preset 100. Note that Fig. 4 does not actually show all 100 thumbnails, and some thumbnails are not shown. As shown in Fig. 5, the control device 100 can display a list of preset thumbnail images acquired from the imaging device 110.

[0036] Figures 6(A), 6(B), and 6(C) show only the display of preset number 1 extracted 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 preset number. The thumbnail image 402 is a thumbnail image of the preset acquired from the imaging device 110. The pan-tilt-zoom icon 403 indicates whether 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 FIGS. 6A and 6B. If pan-tilt-zoom is not registered in the preset, the icon is not displayed as shown in FIG. 6C. In this way, the user can determine whether 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 indicates whether 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 FIGS. 6A and 6C. If an image quality setting is not registered, the image quality setting icon 404 is not displayed as shown in FIG. 6B. In this way, the user can determine whether 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, 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 acquires preset registration information by transmitting a preset information acquisition command to the imaging device 110. 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 an image quality setting is 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 terminates 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 nth preset is registered. If the system control unit 301 determines that the nth preset is registered, the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if the system control unit 301 determines that the nth preset is not registered, the process proceeds to step S509.

[0043] In step S504, the system control unit 301 transmits a command to acquire a thumbnail image of the nth preset to the imaging device 110, acquires a thumbnail image, and displays it in the thumbnail display GUI.

[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 thumbnail display GUI.

[0046] In step S507, the system control unit 301 determines whether an image quality setting is registered in the nth 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 on 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 S502, 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.

[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 determine whether pan / tilt / zoom and image quality settings are registered in a preset just by looking at the thumbnail display.

[0051] 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 the image quality setting is registered.

[0052] Next, a function for extracting and displaying only presets for which pan-tilt-zoom or image quality settings are registered, and a function for 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 on 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 presets in which pan-tilt-zoom positions are registered. If check box 601 is checked, presets in which pan-tilt-zoom positions are registered are extracted and displayed. On the other hand, if check box 601 is not checked, presets in which pan-tilt-zoom positions are not registered are not displayed.

[0054] Check box 602 is a check box for selecting whether to extract presets with registered image quality settings. If check box 602 is checked, presets with registered image quality settings are extracted and displayed. On the other hand, if check box 602 is not checked, presets without registered image quality settings are not displayed. In this way, 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 performing 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 they particularly want to pay 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 has been described. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, a process for displaying an icon to indicate that pan-tilt-zoom is not registered will be 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, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and components and processes that are the same as or equivalent to those in the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals, and descriptions of content that overlaps with the first embodiment will be omitted.

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

[0058] Next, processing 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 processing for displaying thumbnails in the information processing device 100. Note that the processing 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 acquires preset registration information by transmitting a preset information acquisition command to the imaging device 110. The preset registration information includes information on whether presets 1 to 100 are registered, whether 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 form a loop. 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 terminates the process shown in FIG. 10. In this embodiment, there are up to 100 presets, so the maximum preset number is 100.

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

[0063] In step S804, the system control unit 301 transmits a command to acquire a thumbnail image of the nth preset to the image capture 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 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 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 the warning icon 700 on 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. If the variable n is not equal to or less than the maximum preset number, the system control unit 301 ends the processing 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, allowing the user to identify information related to preset registration 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 implements one or more of the functions of the above-described 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 implements one or more of the functions of the above-described embodiments.

[0070] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described, the above-described embodiments merely illustrate specific examples of how the present invention can be implemented, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by these embodiments. In other words, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical concept or main features of the present invention. For example, combinations of the 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 that is information registered regarding presets of the camera; a thumbnail acquisition means for acquiring preset thumbnail images that are images corresponding to the presets; a thumbnail display means for displaying the preset thumbnail images; 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 a result determined by the angle of view change determination means.

[0073] (Configuration 2) The information processing device according to configuration 1, wherein 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.

[0074] (Configuration 3) 3. The information processing device according to configuration 1 or 2, further comprising a first sorting execution means for extracting a preset from a plurality of the presets, the preset including a setting value for changing an angle of view, and sorting the presets so that the extracted preset is displayed with priority.

[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 that include a setting value for changing an angle of view from among the plurality of presets, and for 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) The 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, wherein the image quality change information display means displays, on the thumbnail display means, 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 from a plurality of the presets, the preset including a setting value that changes image quality, and sorting the presets so that the extracted presets are displayed preferentially.

[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 that include a setting value that changes image quality from the plurality of presets and displaying only the extracted presets.

[0081] (Configuration 10) The information processing device according to any one of configurations 1 to 9, wherein 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 camera presets, from the camera; acquiring preset thumbnail images, which are images corresponding to the presets; displaying the preset thumbnail images; determining whether the preset registration information includes a setting value for changing 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 camera presets, from the camera, acquires preset thumbnail images, which are images corresponding to the presets, displays the preset thumbnail images, 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 supplying a program that realizes one or more of the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or device via a network or a recording medium, and having one or more processors in the computer of the system or device read and execute the program.The present invention can also be realized by a circuit that realizes one or more of the functions, such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

[0085] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. 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 spirit 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. an acquisition means for acquiring preset registration information including information on whether or not a camera preset is registered, information on whether or not a setting value for the angle of view is present, and information on whether or not a setting value for the image quality is present, and a preset thumbnail image which is an image corresponding to the preset; a display means for displaying the preset thumbnail image corresponding to a preset based on the preset registration information, and a first icon image indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value for an angle of view when the corresponding preset registration information includes a setting value for an angle of view, and for displaying a second icon image indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value for image quality when the corresponding preset registration information includes a setting value for image quality; Equipped with The display means displays a list of a plurality of preset thumbnail images corresponding to a plurality of presets, and displays at least one or both of the first icon image and the second icon image for each of the preset thumbnail images.

2. a first sorting execution unit that extracts the preset including a setting value of the angle of view from the plurality of presets and sorts the presets so that the extracted preset is displayed with priority, 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

3. The apparatus further includes a first extraction display execution means for extracting only the presets including a setting value of an angle of view from the plurality of presets, and for extracting only the extracted presets.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

4. the display means does not display the first icon image on the corresponding preset thumbnail image when the preset registration information does not include a setting value for the angle of view; 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

5. a second sorting execution unit that extracts the preset including the image quality setting value from the plurality of presets and sorts the presets so that the extracted presets are displayed with priority; 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

6. The image processing device further includes a second extraction display execution means for extracting only the presets including the image quality setting value from the plurality of presets, and extracting only the extracted presets.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

7. the display means does not display the second icon image on the corresponding preset thumbnail image when the preset registration information does not include a setting value for image quality.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

8. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first icon image indicates that the setting values ​​of the pan-tilt-zoom of the camera are included.

9. 2 . The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second icon image indicates that the setting values ​​of the camera are included, such as exposure, white balance, noise reduction, image stabilization, and sharpness.

10. Acquire preset registration information including information on whether or not a camera preset is registered, information on whether or not a setting value for the angle of view is present, and information on whether or not a setting value for image quality is present, and a preset thumbnail image which is an image corresponding to the preset; based on the preset registration information, displaying the preset thumbnail image corresponding to a preset, and, when the corresponding preset registration information for the preset thumbnail image includes a setting value for an angle of view, displaying a first icon image indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value for an angle of view, and when the corresponding preset registration information includes a setting value for image quality, displaying a second icon image indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value for image quality; moreover, An information processing method characterized by displaying a list of multiple preset thumbnail images corresponding to multiple presets, and displaying at least one or both of the first icon image and the second icon image for each of the preset thumbnail images.

11. Acquire preset registration information including information on whether or not a camera preset is registered, information on whether or not a setting value for the angle of view is present, and information on whether or not a setting value for image quality is present, and a preset thumbnail image which is an image corresponding to the preset; based on the preset registration information, displaying the preset thumbnail image corresponding to a preset, and, when the corresponding preset registration information for the preset thumbnail image includes a setting value for an angle of view, displaying a first icon image indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value for an angle of view, and when the corresponding preset registration information includes a setting value for image quality, displaying a second icon image indicating that the preset registration information includes a setting value for image quality; moreover, A program for causing a computer to execute an information processing method characterized by displaying a list of multiple preset thumbnail images corresponding to multiple presets, and displaying at least one or both of the first icon image and the second icon image for each of the preset thumbnail images.

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