Information processing device, information processing method, information processing program, and imaging device

Abstract

The present invention provides an information processing device, an information processing method, an information processing program, and an imaging device that can generate a list of thumbnail images of image data included in a group of imaging data, with a consistent appearance regardless of the number of images captured. [Solution] The information processing device 100 generates a list image data which is a list of thumbnail images 105 of the image data included in the image data group 101 captured in film camera mode. The list image data is set using a template 103 based on the maximum number of shots taken in film camera mode. The thumbnail images 105 are arranged in the template 103 in the order they were taken.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, an information processing program, and an imaging apparatus.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes that when arranging image data in a layout, the position of the image data in the layout is specified according to the number of pieces of image data allocated to a predetermined page, and the image data is arranged according to the specified position.

[0003] Patent Document 2 describes generating and displaying an image list in which a blank image is arranged in a column of a file not including a thumbnail image and the read thumbnail image is arranged in a column of a file including a thumbnail image.

[0004] Patent Document 3 describes displaying shooting conditions and the like of a selection image candidate at the position where the cursor has stopped when the cursor stops.

[0005] Patent Document 4 describes that the size, number of pages, layout, background, etc. of a photo book can be selected, the layout selection can specify the number of images arranged per page and the allocation position of the images, etc., and the background selection can specify the color, pattern, etc. of the background.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Patent Document 4

[0007] The present invention aims to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, an information processing program, and an imaging device that can generate a list of thumbnail images of image data included in a group of imaging data, with a consistent appearance regardless of the number of images captured. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention relates to an information processing device having a processor, wherein the processor acquires a group of image data captured in a first shooting mode with a limited number of shots, generates a list of image data which is a list of thumbnail images of the image data included in the group of image data, the list of image data which is set up with a template based on the number of shots limited, and the thumbnail images which are arranged in the template in an order based on information about the image data.

[0009] The number of thumbnail images that can be placed in a template is determined based on the limit on the number of photos that can be taken, and it is preferable that the thumbnail images placed in the template are arranged in an order based on the information about the image data, filling in from the edges.

[0010] The template preferably has multiple frames for arranging thumbnail images in a first direction, with each frame preferably arranged in a second direction. It is preferable that the thumbnail images are packed into the frames from one end in an order based on information about the image data.

[0011] The frame has a first frame in which thumbnail images are arranged in a first number and a second frame in which thumbnail images are arranged in a second number smaller than the first number, and the template preferably consists of a first frame arranged in a third number in a second direction and a second frame positioned at one end in the second direction.

[0012] It is preferable that the shapes of the first and second frames are different. It is preferable that the thumbnail images are arranged in the first and / or second frames, packed from one end, in an order based on the information regarding the image data.

[0013] When placing fewer thumbnail images than the number of images allowed in the template, it is preferable that the thumbnail images be placed in the first or second frame, packed tightly from one end in an order based on the image data information, and that the portion of the first or second frame other than where the thumbnail images are placed be left blank.

[0014] If at least one image data is deleted from the image data, the processor preferably makes the portion of the list image data where the deleted image data was located blank. If at least one image data is no longer associated with the first shooting mode, the processor preferably makes the portion of the list image data where the irrelevant image data was located blank.

[0015] The processor preferably superimposes the shooting conditions set in the first shooting mode onto the list image data. The shooting conditions are preferably data linked to a management file included in the image data group. The processor preferably superimposes the shooting conditions onto each thumbnail image.

[0016] Preferably, the list image data consists of a first layer which is the background data layer, a second layer which is the data related to the shooting conditions layer, and a third layer which is the image data layer.

[0017] In addition to limiting the number of shots taken, the first shooting mode preferably imposes at least two of the following restrictions: limiting the image format, limiting the output of live view, limiting saving a series of image data obtained by shooting in the first shooting mode in a format other than the format of a single unit, and limiting the second shooting operation following the first shooting operation.

[0018] The number related to the limit on the number of shots is preferably the maximum number of shots. The order based on the information regarding each image data is preferably the shooting order.

[0019] The imaging device of the present invention is used as the information processing device described above.

[0020] In the information processing method of the present invention, a processor of an information processing device acquires an imaging data group imaged in a first shooting mode with a limit on the number of shots, generates list image data in which thumbnail images of the image data included in the imaging data group are listed, the list image data is set with a template based on a number related to the limit on the number of shots, and the thumbnail images are arranged in the template in an order based on the information regarding the image data.

[0021] The information processing program of the present invention causes a processor of an information processing device to execute a function of acquiring an imaging data group imaged in a first shooting mode with a limit on the number of shots and a function of generating list image data in which thumbnail images of the image data included in the imaging data group are listed, the list image data is set with a template based on a number related to the limit on the number of shots, and the thumbnail images are arranged in the template in an order based on the information regarding the image data.

Advantages of the Invention

[0022] According to the present invention, when listing thumbnail images of the image data included in an imaging data group, it is possible to generate list image data having a sense of unity regardless of the number of shots of the image data.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] [Figure 1] It is a front-side perspective view of the imaging device. [Figure 2] It is a back-side perspective view of the imaging device. [Figure 3] (A) shows the position of the lever when the power is off, (B) shows the correct position of the lever when the power is on, and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the maximum rotational position of the lever during the winding-up operation. [Figure 4] This is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the imaging device. [Figure 5] (A) is an image of the display screen showing the normal mode screen, and (B) is an image of the display screen showing the film camera mode screen. [Figure 6] This is an image of the display screen showing the details screen for the film camera mode. [Figure 7] (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the screen immediately after activating film camera mode, (B) is shown during winding operation, and (C) is shown in the non-touchable area after the shooting operation is completed. [Figure 8] This is a rear view of the imaging device when a shooting operation is performed while the shooting operation lock is active. [Figure 9] This is an image of the front display when a shooting operation is performed while the shooting operation is locked. [Figure 10] (A) is an image of the display screen during film camera mode, (B) is the screen for selecting to exit film camera mode, and (C) is an image of the display screen showing the normal screen. [Figure 11] (A) is an image of the display screen during film camera mode, (B) is the screen displayed when exiting film camera mode, and (C) is an image of the display screen showing the normal screen. [Figure 12] This is an explanatory diagram showing a thumbnail image. [Figure 13] This is a table showing the film camera modes 1 through 10. [Figure 14] This is an explanatory diagram showing an information processing device that communicates with an imaging device. [Figure 15] This is a front view of an information processing device that displays a template with 72 thumbnail images arranged on it. [Figure 16] This is a schematic diagram of the template. [Figure 17] This is a front view of an information processing device that displays a template with 54 thumbnail images arranged on it. [Figure 18] This is a front view of an information processing device that displays a template with 36 thumbnail images arranged on it. [Figure 19] This is a front view of an information processing device that displays a template for when image data is deleted. [Figure 20] (A) to (E) are explanatory diagrams showing parts of a template in which imaging conditions are superimposed. [Figure 21] (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the first level, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the second level, and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the third level. [Figure 22] This is a rear view of the imaging device that displays templates. [Figure 23] This is a flowchart that shows a series of steps in an information processing method. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0024] As shown in Figure 1, the imaging device 10 comprises a camera body 11 and a lens barrel 12. The camera body 11 is a horizontally elongated box shape, with its left-right dimension being longer than its vertical dimension when viewed from the front. Preferably, the imaging device 10 is a digital camera or the like.

[0025] The camera body 11 has a grip 11A at its left end when viewed from the front. The grip 11A is semi-cylindrical and connects to the front and back of the camera body 11, making it easy for the user to grip. The lens barrel 12 is located on the front of the camera body 11 and is equipped with an imaging optical system 13. The imaging optical system 13 forms an image of the subject light onto the image sensor 21, which is located on the optical axis OA.

[0026] The top surface of the camera body 11 is equipped with a mode dial 14, a release switch 15, a power switch 16, and a lever 17, etc. The mode dial 14 is used to switch exposure levels in steps. On the front of the camera body 11, in addition to the lens barrel 12, a flash device 18 and an illumination device 19 are provided. The flash device 18 illuminates the subject with illumination light in conjunction with the shutter release when the imaging device 10 is in still image capture mode and the subject's exposure value is below a certain level, or forcibly. On the other hand, the illumination device 19 constantly illuminates the subject with illumination light when the imaging device 10 is in video capture mode.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, the lever 17 is located above the grip 11A. The lever 17 is mounted in a stacked configuration with the mode dial 14 and the release switch 15. The lever 17 is rotatably mounted around the central axis CL of the mode dial 14. The lever 17 can be rotated by the user, and details of the rotation operation will be described later.

[0028] The power switch 16 is a push-button switch located near the mode dial 14 and lever 17. The power on / off state of the imaging device 10 alternately switches depending on the pressure applied to the power switch 16.

[0029] The camera body 11 has a built-in image sensor 21 (see Figure 3). The image sensor 21 is held in a holder (not shown) and fixed to the image plane side of the lens barrel 12. The image sensor 21 has still image and video capture functions and is, for example, a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, or an organic thin-film image sensor. The image sensor 21 is positioned horizontally, that is, when the top surface of the camera body 11 is facing vertically upward, its vertical length is shorter than its horizontal length. However, it is not limited to this, and the image sensor 21 may also be a sensor in which the vertical length when positioned horizontally, that is, when the top surface of the camera body 11 is facing vertically upward, is longer than its horizontal length.

[0030] The rear of the camera body 11 is equipped with a display 22 (monitor), an electronic viewfinder 23, and a sub-display 24. The display 22 is an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or OLED (Organic Electroluminescent Display), and consists of a touchscreen that allows user touch operation. The display 22 is used for live view display, recorded image display, and setting menu display. In live view display, the recorded image of the subject captured by the image sensor 21 is displayed on the display 22 in real time.

[0031] The sub-display 24 displays information related to image quality, such as color, and, like the main display 22, is a touchscreen that allows user touch operation.

[0032] The electronic viewfinder 23 is located on the top of the camera body 11. The electronic viewfinder 23 displays a live view, showing the recorded image captured by the image sensor 21 of the subject in real time. The electronic viewfinder 23 can be turned on or off as needed, and the display can be switched to the display screen 22.

[0033] The rotation operation of lever 17 will be explained below. As shown in Figure 3(A), when the power switch 16 is off, the rotation of lever 17 is restricted by a locking mechanism (not shown) and it is locked in a position along the back of the camera body 11. The position along the back of the camera body 11 means that, when viewed from above the camera body 11, lever 17 does not protrude from the back of the camera body 11.

[0034] As shown in Figure 3(B), when the power switch 16 is switched from off to on, the rotation restriction on the lever 17 is released, and the lever 17 is set to the correct position, rotated slightly counterclockwise from the back of the camera body 11. The lever 17 remains in the correct position unless operated by the user. Then, as shown in Figure 3(C), the lever 17 can be used to perform a winding operation by rotating it counterclockwise from the correct position. This rotation operation is used to unlock the shooting operation in film camera mode (unlocking the shooting operation will be described later).

[0035] Specifically, the winding operation of lever 17 involves the user placing their finger on lever 17 and moving it counterclockwise, causing lever 17 to rotate. When lever 17 has rotated a certain angle, the user releases their finger from lever 17, and the lever 17, biased by a spring or other mechanism, automatically rotates counterclockwise back to its original position. This completes the winding operation.

[0036] The electrical configuration of the imaging device 10 will be described below. As shown in Figure 4, the control unit 31 consists of a microcomputer equipped with a CPU, a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores programs and parameters used by the CPU, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) (none of which are shown) used as the CPU's work memory, and functions as a processor that controls each part of the imaging device 10.

[0037] When the lever 17 is rotated, a signal to detect the amount of rotation is sent to the control unit 31. The control unit 31 also receives a mode switching signal from the mode dial 14, a release signal from the release switch 15, and a power on / off signal from the power switch 16.

[0038] The shutter unit 32 is, for example, a focal-plane shutter and is positioned between the imaging optical system 13 and the image sensor 21. The shutter unit 32 is provided so as to be able to block the optical path between the imaging optical system 13 and the image sensor 21, and changes between an open state and a closed state. This shutter unit 32 is driven by a shutter motor 33. A motor driver 34 controls the driving of the shutter motor 33.

[0039] The shutter unit 32 is in the open state when capturing live view images and videos. When capturing still images, the shutter unit 32 changes from the open state to the closed state if the release switch 15 is not operated, while it changes from the closed state to the open state if the release switch 15 is operated. When capturing a preview image in video capture mode, the shutter unit 32 operates in the same way as when capturing a video, and when capturing a preview image in still image capture mode, the shutter unit 32 operates in the same way as when capturing a still image.

[0040] The image sensor 21 is driven and controlled by the control unit 31. The image sensor 21 has a light-receiving surface composed of multiple pixels (not shown) arranged in a two-dimensional matrix. Each pixel includes a photoelectric conversion element, which generates an imaging signal by photoelectrically converting the subject image formed on the light-receiving surface by the imaging optical system 13.

[0041] The image sensor 21 also includes signal processing circuits (not shown) such as a noise reduction circuit, an auto gain controller, and an A / D conversion circuit. The noise reduction circuit applies noise reduction processing to the imaging signal. The auto gain controller amplifies the level of the imaging signal to an optimal value. The A / D conversion circuit converts the imaging signal into a digital signal and outputs it from the image sensor 21 to the bus line 36. The output signal from the image sensor 21 is image data (so-called RAW data) with one color signal for each pixel.

[0042] The image memory 35 stores the image data for one frame output to the bus line 36. The image data processing unit 37 reads the image data for one frame from the image memory 35 and performs known image processing such as matrix calculation, demosaicing, gamma correction, luminance / chrominance conversion, and resizing.

[0043] The display driver 38 sequentially inputs image data for one frame, processed by the image data processing unit 37, to the display 22 or electronic viewfinder 23. The display 22, for example, sequentially displays live view images at regular intervals. The display 22 is touch-operable, and operations and selections corresponding to operation icons (not shown) displayed on the display 22 are performed by touching the icons.

[0044] The card interface (I / F) 41 is incorporated into a card slot (not shown) provided in the camera body 11 and is electrically connected to the memory card 42 inserted into the card slot. The memory card 42 can be inserted into and removed from the card slot by the user. Specifically, the card interface 41 stores the image data processed by the image data processing unit 37 into the memory card 42. When playing back and displaying the image data stored in the memory card 42, the card interface 41 reads the image data from the memory card 42. Note that the image recording unit is not limited to a configuration that records to a recording medium such as a memory card, but may also be a recording device such as an SSD (Solid State Drive).

[0045] The imaging device 10 has multiple shooting modes, including a normal mode (second shooting mode) and a film camera mode (first shooting mode). The normal mode includes still image shooting mode and video shooting mode. The film camera mode is a mode in which the image format is restricted, and it is a mode that allows users to experience and reproduce the analog feel of a film camera. To switch from normal mode to film camera mode, as shown in Figure 5, the display screen 22 switches from the normal mode screen shown in (A) to the film camera mode screen shown in (B) by touching the sub-display display 24. To switch from film camera mode to normal mode, the user selects to exit film camera mode, or when the number of shots taken in film camera mode reaches a predetermined number, etc.

[0046] When film camera mode is selected, the control unit 31 outputs user interface information related to shooting to the display 22, and the output to the live view display 22 is restricted. Specifically, as shown in Figure 6, the display area of ​​the display 22 shows user interface information related to shooting, including a non-touchable area 50 where user touch operation is not possible, such as the number of shots taken, and a touchable area 51 where user touch operation is possible, such as manual focus. Furthermore, the restriction on output to the live view display 22 includes not displaying the live view image on the display 22 while in film mode, as in normal mode. In addition, in film mode, it is preferable to restrict video image formats and not display them on the display 22.

[0047] The "PROVIA" displayed on the sub-display 24 is one of the film simulations, a function that allows you to change the color and contrast to match your shooting intentions, much like changing the film in a camera. By touching the sub-display 24, you can switch to other film simulations (for example, "VELVIA").

[0048] The touch-disabled area 50 displays the battery level indicator 53, aperture value indicator 54, number of shots indicator 55, number of remaining shots indicator 56, lever status indicator 57, flash on / off indicator 58, and date indicator 59. The battery level indicator 53 represents the battery level with vertical lines within a battery shape. The more vertical lines, the higher the battery level. The aperture value indicator 54 displays the aperture value numerically. The number of shots indicator 55 displays the current number of shots. The number of remaining shots indicator 56 displays the number of remaining shots, which is a predetermined number of shots at the start of film camera mode. Preferably, the number of remaining shots is set to 72, 36, or 24, corresponding to the number of shots possible with camera film.

[0049] The lever status indicator 57 shows whether the winding operation of the lever 17 has been performed in film camera mode. Details of the lever status indicator 57 will be described later. The flash presence / absence indicator 58 displays ON when the flash device 18 is turned on and OFF when the flash device 18 is turned off. The date display 59 displays the current date, and in film camera mode, the displayed date is superimposed on the image.

[0050] The touch-operable area 51 displays the AF / MF switch 60, the date ON / OFF switch 61, and the MF focus distance control 62. The AF / MF switch 60 allows the round button 60a to be slid left or right. Sliding the round button 60a to the left switches to AF (Auto Focus), and sliding it to the right switches to MF (Manual Focus). Switching to MF enables operation of the MF focus distance control 62.

[0051] The date ON / OFF switching unit 61 allows for pressing the round button 61a, which switches between date ON and date OFF. When date is ON, the center of the round button 61a lights up, and the date currently displayed on the date display unit 59 is superimposed on the image after each shot. On the other hand, when date is OFF, the center of the round button 61a turns off. In this case, the date is not superimposed even when a picture is taken.

[0052] The MF focus distance control unit 62 has a slider 62a, and the focus distance is set by sliding the slider 62a left or right. The MF focus distance control unit 62 allows setting the focus distance to "0.3m", "1m", "3m", and "5m". When "0.3m" is set, a logo is displayed showing an example of focusing on the face of one person; when "1m" is set, a logo is displayed showing an example of focusing on the upper body of one person; when "3m" is set, a logo is displayed showing an example of focusing on the upper bodies of two people; and when "5m" is set, an example of focusing on a landscape is displayed. The corresponding focus distance can be set by setting the slider 62a to the respective positions of "0.3m", "1m", "3m", and "5m".

[0053] In film camera mode, the control unit 31 locks the shooting operation using the release switch 15 (first component) and releases the lock based on the operation of the lever 17 (second component). When the lock is released, the control unit 31 outputs information as user interface information indicating that the shooting operation using the release switch 15 is valid. Furthermore, when a shooting operation is performed using the release switch 15, the control unit 31 outputs information regarding the number of shots taken as user interface information. In addition, the control unit 31 restricts the output of image data after shooting to the display 22.

[0054] Specifically, as shown in Figure 7(A), when switching from normal mode to film camera mode, the lever status indicator 57 displays "--" to indicate that the winding operation of lever 17 has not been performed. In addition, the number of shots indicator 55 displays that the current number of shots is "0". In this state, the shooting operation using the release switch 15 is locked, and even if the release switch 15 is operated, still images will not be acquired or saved to the memory card 42.

[0055] Then, as shown in Figure 7(B), when the lever 17 is wound up, the lever status indicator 57 displays "OK" to indicate that the lever 17 has been wound up. The "OK" display on the lever status indicator 57 indicates that the shooting operation using the release switch 15 is valid. In this state, the lock on the shooting operation using the release switch 15 is released, and by operating the release switch 15, a still image is acquired and saved to the memory card 42. When the shooting operation is completed, as shown in Figure 7(C), the number of shots display unit 55 changes the current number of shots from "0" to "1", and the lever status indicator 57 returns to displaying "--" as the winding operation is reset. Note that when the shooting operation is completed, the display 22 maintains the display of the film camera mode user interface information (touch-disabled area and touch-enabled area), and the image data after shooting is not displayed.

[0056] Furthermore, it is preferable that the control unit 31 outputs information indicating that the shooting operation is invalid if a shooting operation is performed while the shooting operation is locked. Specifically, as shown in Figure 8, it is preferable to flash the warning LED 65 (Light Emitting Diode) located on the left side of the electronic viewfinder 23 as information indicating that the shooting operation is invalid. Also, as shown in Figure 9, it is preferable to flash the "--" on the lever status display unit 57 as information indicating that the shooting operation is invalid.

[0057] When the termination of the film camera mode is selected, the control unit 31 preferably saves the series of image data obtained by shooting as a group of image data in a single unit format to the memory card 42 (recording medium). Also, when the film camera mode is terminated, the control unit 31 switches to normal mode, in which the restriction on output to the display 22 is released.

[0058] Specifically, as shown in Figure 10(A), to terminate the film camera mode midway, a predetermined touch operation is performed on the sub-display 24 to switch to the film camera mode termination screen. As a result, as shown in Figure 10(B), the film camera mode termination selection screen 66 is displayed on the display 22. The film camera mode termination selection screen 66 displays a cartridge image 67 indicating that the series of image data obtained by shooting will be saved as a single unit of image data, and an termination selection button 68. By touching the termination selection button 68, the film camera mode is terminated, and the series of image data obtained by shooting is saved to the memory card 42 in a single unit format. As a result, as shown in Figure 10(C), the system switches to normal mode, the live view on the display 22 is disabled, and the live view is displayed on the display 22.

[0059] In film camera mode, it is preferable that the control unit 31 disables the release switch 15 and the unlocking of the shutter release lever 17 when the number of shots reaches a predetermined number. Furthermore, in film camera mode, it is preferable that the control unit 31 saves the series of image data obtained by shooting as a single unit of image data to the memory card 42 when the number of shots reaches a predetermined number. Also, when film camera mode is terminated, the control unit 31 switches to normal mode, where the restriction on output to the display 22 is removed. The predetermined number mentioned above is output to the display 22 as the number of shots that can be taken, which is one of the user interface information items.

[0060] Specifically, as shown in Figure 11(A), when the number of shots reaches the maximum number of shots, "72", the lever status indicator 57 displays "OFF" to indicate that shooting operations by winding the lever 17 are disabled. Accordingly, shooting operations by the release switch 15 are also disabled. After a certain period of time, as shown in Figure 11(B), the display 22 shows the film camera mode termination screen 70. The film camera mode termination screen 70 displays a cartridge image 67 indicating that the series of image data obtained by shooting will be saved as a group of image data in a single unit format, and a message 71 indicating that the film camera mode has ended. With this, the film camera mode ends, and the series of image data obtained by shooting is saved to the memory card 42 as a group of image data in a single unit format. Then, by tapping the display 22, as shown in Figure 11(C), the system switches to normal mode, the live view on the display 22 is disabled, and the live view becomes visible on the display 22.

[0061] In film camera mode, it is preferable to save a series of image data obtained through shooting as a single unit of image data in the memory card 42, with display restrictions applied to the display screen 22. For example, as shown in Figure 12, the series of image data is saved to the memory card 42 as a group of thumbnail images 73, each representing a thumbnail of the image data for the number of shots taken up to that point. During film camera mode, the thumbnail image group 73 is restricted from being displayed on the display screen 22, so it will not be displayed on the display screen 22 even if the playback button (not shown) is operated. On the other hand, when film camera mode ends, the display restriction on the thumbnail image group 73 is removed, and the thumbnail image group 73 can be displayed on the display screen 22.

[0062] Preferably, the film camera mode is a mode that imposes restrictions on the digital functions of the imaging device 10. Preferably, the control unit 31 imposes at least two of the following restrictions on digital functions: restrictions on the image format, restrictions on output to the live view display 22, restrictions on saving a series of image data obtained by shooting in film camera mode in a format other than a single unit format (image data group), restrictions on the number of shots, and restrictions on the second shooting operation following the first shooting operation. In this embodiment, although saving in a format other than a single unit format (cartridge image unit) is restricted in film camera mode, if the camera is retaken in film camera mode again, the subsequent image data of the retake may be added to the single-unit format saved data obtained in the previous film camera mode.

[0063] Specifically, regarding the image format restriction, it is preferable to allow still images and restrict videos. Regarding the output restriction to the live view display 22, it is preferable not to display the live view on the display 22. Regarding the restriction on saving a series of image data obtained by shooting in film camera mode in a format other than a single unit format (image data group), it is preferable to prohibit saving in a format other than the thumbnail image group 73. Regarding the restriction on the number of shots, it is preferable to prohibit shooting more shots than the number of shots that can be taken set at the start of film camera mode. Regarding the restriction on the second shooting operation following the first shooting operation, for shooting operations using the release switch 15, it is preferable to prohibit continuous shooting operations of the release switch 15, and after performing the first shooting operation, to release the lock on the shooting operation by winding with the lever 17 before allowing the second operation.

[0064] As shown in Figure 13, there are 10 possible settings for the film camera mode, from Mode 1 to Mode 10. Mode 1 of the film camera mode has two limitations: image format restriction and output restriction to the live view display 22 (monitor output restriction). Mode 2 of the film camera mode has two limitations: image format restriction and restriction to saving in a format other than the format of a single unit of image data obtained by shooting in film camera mode (image data group) (save restriction). Preferably, Mode 3 of the film camera mode has two limitations: image format restriction and restriction to the second shooting operation following the first shooting operation (shooting operation restriction).

[0065] In film camera mode, mode 4 preferably implements two restrictions: monitor output restriction and save restriction. In film camera mode, mode 5 preferably implements two restrictions: monitor output restriction and shooting operation restriction. In film camera mode, mode 6 preferably implements two restrictions: save restriction and shooting operation restriction. In film camera mode, mode 7 preferably implements three restrictions: image format restriction, monitor output restriction, and save restriction. In film camera mode, mode 8 preferably implements three restrictions: image format restriction, monitor output restriction, and shooting operation restriction. In film camera mode, mode 9 preferably implements three restrictions: monitor output restriction, save restriction, and shooting operation restriction. In film camera mode, mode 10 preferably implements four restrictions: image format restriction, monitor output restriction, save restriction, and shooting operation restriction.

[0066] As shown in Figure 14, image data obtained in film camera mode by the imaging device 10 is transferred to the information processing device 100 so that it can be viewed as a list of image data. The information processing device 100 has a processor (not shown) and is a portable information processing device such as a smartphone, and can be connected to the imaging device 10 by wire or wireless. The processor of the information processing device 100 issues an instruction to the imaging device 10 to acquire the image data group obtained in film camera mode. In response to the instruction to acquire the image data group, the imaging device 10 transmits the image data group 101, which was taken in film camera mode, to the information processing device 100. The information processing device 100 acquires the image data group 101 transmitted from the imaging device 10. The information processing device 100 may be a PC such as a laptop computer. In addition to image data, the image data group 101 includes a management file in which various conditions related to each image data are recorded. The image data group may also be acquired from a memory card such as an SD card.

[0067] The information processing device 100 generates a list image data which is a list of thumbnail images of the image data included in the imaging data group 101. In the information processing device 100, the generated list image data is set using a template 103 based on the number of images limited, as shown in Figure 15. On the display 104 of the information processing device 100, the thumbnail images 105 are arranged in the template 103 in an order based on the information about the image data. Note that in Figure 15, some thumbnail images are labeled with reference numeral 150 (the same applies in Figures 16, 17, 18, and 19).

[0068] As described above, in template 103, the number of images is set based on the limit on the number of shots taken in film camera mode, and the images are arranged in an order based on the image data information included in the image data group 101. This allows for a consistent look and feel as a template 103 for placing thumbnail images 105, regardless of the number of images taken in the image data group 101.

[0069] The number of thumbnail images 105 that can be placed in template 103 is determined based on the number of limits on the number of images that can be taken. In this embodiment, the number of limits on the number of images that can be taken is 72, so the number of thumbnail images 105 that can be placed in template 103 is 72. The thumbnail images 105 that can be placed in template 103 are arranged in an order based on the image data information, filling in from the edges. In this embodiment, the order based on the image data information is the order in which the images were taken, so the thumbnail images 105 are arranged in template 103 in the order in which they were taken, filling in from the edges, which are the top and left edges. Note that the edges include not only the complete ends but also their vicinity.

[0070] Specifically, as shown in Figure 16, the template 103 has multiple frames 106 in which thumbnail images 105 are arranged in the horizontal direction H (first direction) in a plan view, and each frame 106 is arranged along the vertical direction V (second direction) in a plan view. Frame 106 has a first frame 106a in which thumbnail images 105 are arranged in a first number, and a second frame 106b in which thumbnail images 105 are arranged in a number of 2, which is smaller than the first number. The template 103 is composed of a first frame 106a arranged in a third number along the vertical direction V, and a second frame 106b arranged at one end along the vertical direction V. Note that "one end" includes not only the complete end but also its vicinity (the same applies below).

[0071] In this embodiment, in order to arrange 72 thumbnail images 105 in template 103, the first number of thumbnail images 105 to be placed in the first frame 106a is set to 10, the third number of first frames 106a arranged in the vertical direction V is set to 7, and the second number of thumbnail images 105 to be placed in the second frame 106b is set to 2 (see Figure 15). The second frame 106b is placed at the lower end of template 103, which is one end along the vertical direction V.

[0072] It is preferable that the shapes of the first frame 106a and the second frame 106b are different. The template 103 reproduces the film after development, and the right end 106c of the second frame 106b reproduces the film end tab. In addition, the perforation marks 103d (only some of which are labeled) provided at regular intervals at the upper and lower ends of the first frame 106a and the second frame 106b reproduce the perforations of the film.

[0073] Furthermore, the thumbnail images 105 are arranged in the first frame 106a and / or the second frame 106b, filling in the gaps from one end according to the order in which they were taken. In this embodiment, of the 72 thumbnail images 105, the 72nd to 63rd thumbnail images 105 are arranged in the first frame 106a at the top, with the later-taken images aligned to the left (see Figure 15). Similarly, the 62nd to 63rd thumbnail images 105 are arranged in 10 each of the 6 first frames 106a, with the later-taken images aligned to the top and left. Then, in the second frame 106b at the bottom, the 2nd and 1st thumbnail images 105 are arranged with the 2nd image to the left.

[0074] Furthermore, if the number of thumbnail images in the template is less than the limit on the number of images that can be taken, the thumbnail images 105 will be placed in the first frame 106a or the second frame 106b, filling in the order based on the information about the image data, and the portion of the first frame 106a or the second frame 106b other than where the thumbnail images 105 are placed will be left blank.

[0075] For example, if the number of thumbnail images included in the imaging data group 101 is 54, which is less than the maximum number of images taken (72), then, as shown in Figure 17, in a template 103 that can accommodate 72 thumbnail images 105, the 54 thumbnail images 105 are placed in six first frames 106a, aligned to the top and left. The remaining one first frame 106a and the second frame 106b are left blank 108.

[0076] Furthermore, if the number of thumbnail images included in the imaging data group 101 is 36, which is less than the maximum number of images (72), then, as shown in Figure 18, the 36 thumbnail images 105 are placed in four first frames 106a, aligned to the top and left, in a template 103 that can accommodate 72 thumbnail images 105. The remaining three first frames 106a and the second frame 106b are left blank 108.

[0077] As described above, even if the number of shots taken in film camera mode is less than the maximum number of 72 shots, such as 54 or 36 shots, by using a template 103 based on the maximum number of shots and arranging the thumbnail images 105 in the order they were taken in the template 103, a sense of uniformity in the arrangement of the thumbnail images 105 can be achieved regardless of the number of shots. This is because even if the number of shots taken in film camera mode is not reached before the predetermined number of shots is reached, the same template 103 is used and the thumbnail images 105 are arranged in the same way, thus ensuring a sense of uniformity even if the number of shots is not predetermined.

[0078] The information processing device 100 can delete at least one image data from the image data included in the imaging data group 101. Image data deletion is performed by touching the touch panel display 104. When image data is deleted, the list image data is updated. In this case, the information processing device 100 makes the portion of the list image data where the deleted image data was located blank. For example, as shown in Figure 19, if the image data corresponding to the thumbnail image 105a is deleted as the image data to be deleted in the template 103 before image data deletion, then in the template 103 after image data deletion, the portion where the deleted image data was located will be blank 110.

[0079] In addition to cases where image data is deleted, if at least one image data is no longer associated with shooting in film camera mode, the area where the image data that is no longer associated with shooting in film camera mode is located may be left blank. Cases where the image data is no longer associated with shooting in film camera mode include cases where the image data is moved from the directory where the image data group 101 is stored to another directory. In this case, the image data moved to another directory can be displayed individually, not limited to display in template 103.

[0080] The information processing device 100 overlays the shooting conditions set in film camera mode onto the list image data. As a result, the shooting conditions are displayed superimposed on the template 103. The shooting conditions are data linked to a management file (see Figure 14) included in the imaging data group 101. For example, as shown in Figure 20(A), the photo number indicating which shot it is (72, 71 in Figure 20(A)) is superimposed on each thumbnail image 105 as a shooting condition. Also, as shown in Figure 20(B), the type of film simulation (VELVIA) selected when film camera mode was started is superimposed as a shooting condition. Also, as shown in Figure 20(C), the sensitivity (ISO 400) set by the user is superimposed as a shooting condition. Also, as shown in Figure 20(D), the unique ID (HF10-100D) of the imaging device 10 that executed film camera mode is superimposed as a shooting condition. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 20(E), the date when the date ON / OFF switch 61 of the imaging device 10 is turned ON is superimposed as a shooting condition.

[0081] In the information processing device 100, the color, format, etc., of the template 103 can be changed. Therefore, the list image data for generating the template 103 consists of a first layer 112, which is the background data layer, as shown in Figure 21(A); a second layer 113, which is the data layer related to imaging conditions, as shown in Figure 21(B); and a third layer 114, which is the image data layer, as shown in Figure 21(C). The first layer 112 is provided with a first frame 106a and a second frame 106b for a background image 112a of a predetermined color. The color of the background image 112a can be changed in the layout setting menu of the information processing device 100 (for example, black, white, etc.). The shape, etc., of the first frame 106a and the second frame 106b can also be changed in the layout setting menu of the information processing device 100, within the range that can reproduce the shape of the film, etc. Note that in template 103, the layers are stacked in the order of the first layer 112, the second layer 113, and the third layer 114, but they may also be stacked in other orders.

[0082] In the second layer 113, the management file is changed each time an image data group 101 is acquired, and the data related to the imaging conditions is also changed. The data related to the imaging conditions is displayed in the second layer 113 using characters 116 (with codes attached to only some of them). The image data in the third layer 114 is changed each time an image data group 101 is acquired. Furthermore, in the case of the third layer 114, if a specific image data is deleted from the image data, or if a specific image data is moved to a directory other than the storage directory of the image data group 101, the image data in the third layer 114 is changed in accordance with that deletion or move.

[0083] The imaging device 10 may also be used as an information processing device 100. In this case, the imaging device 10 also has a function to generate list image data based on the image data group captured in film camera mode. After the film camera mode ends, the imaging device 10 selects to display the list image, and displays a template 103 set based on the list image data on the display display 22, as shown in Figure 22. The template 103 displayed on the display display 22 is a reproduction of the film and is different from the thumbnail image group 73 (see Figure 12) also displayed on the display display 22.

[0084] Next, the information processing method of the present invention will be explained in accordance with the flowchart in Figure 23. The information processing device 100 is configured such that the processor issues an instruction to the imaging device 10 to acquire a group of image data obtained in film camera mode. In response to the instruction to acquire the group of image data, the imaging device 10 transmits the group of image data 101, which was captured in film camera mode, to the information processing device 100. The information processing device 100 acquires the group of image data 101 transmitted from the imaging device 10.

[0085] The information processing device 100 then generates a list of image data, which is a list of thumbnail images of the image data included in the imaging data group 101. The list of image data is set using a template 103 based on the number of images that can be captured. The template 103 is displayed on the display 104 of the information processing device 100. The thumbnail images 105 are arranged in the template 103 in an order based on the information about the image data.

[0086] The information processing program of the present invention is stored in the program memory (not shown) of the information processing device 100. The information processing program of the present invention causes the processor of the information processing device 100 to execute a function to acquire a group of image data 101 captured in film camera mode, and a function to generate list image data which is a list of thumbnail images of the image data included in the group of image data, and sets the list image data in a template based on the number related to the limit on the number of shots, and arranges the thumbnail images in the template in an order based on the information about the image data.

[0087] In this embodiment, each process is performed on any computer. Furthermore, any computer may perform these processes using a processor, a program, or a combination thereof. Any computer may be a general-purpose computer, a computer designed for a specific purpose, a workstation, or any other hardware element capable of running a program.

[0088] A processor may consist of one or more hardware components, and the type of hardware is not limited. For example, a processor may consist of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a programmable logic device such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), a dedicated circuit for executing specific processing such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit), or an NPU (Neural Processing Unit). Furthermore, the processor has various units or means that execute the various processes described in this embodiment. The type of hardware may also be a combination of different types of hardware. When multiple hardware components are configured to execute one or more processes of a processor, these components may reside in physically separate devices or in the same device. Also, in any embodiment, the order of the processes performed by the processor is not limited to the order described above and may be changed as appropriate. The hardware is composed of electrical circuits (circuitry) combining circuit elements such as semiconductor elements.

[0089] Furthermore, this embodiment may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, microcode, or a combination thereof. The software, firmware, and microcode are composed of a program. The program may also be, for example, a group of program modules, each of which may be implemented by a processor configured to perform its respective function. The program may be program code or multiple code segments stored on one or more non-temporary computer-readable media (e.g., recording media or other storage). The program may be divided and stored on multiple non-temporary computer-readable media located on devices that are physically separated from each other. The program code or code segment may represent any combination of procedures, functions, subprograms, routines, subroutines, modules, software packages, classes, or instructions, data structures, or program statements. The program code or code segment may be connected to other code segments or hardware circuits by sending and receiving information, data, arguments, parameters, or memory contents.

[0090] In the above embodiments, a digital camera in which the imaging optical system 13 is fixed to the camera body 11 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this and may also be applied to interchangeable-lens digital cameras in which the imaging optical system is interchangeable to the camera body. In addition, in the above embodiments, a lens barrel 12 without a zoom lens is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this and may include a zoom lens in the imaging optical system 13. Furthermore, the present invention is applicable to cameras other than the above-mentioned digital cameras, such as smartphones and video cameras. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0091] 10 Imaging device 11 Camera Body 11A Grip 12 Lens barrel 13. Imaging optical system 14 Mode Dial 15. Release switch 16 Power switch 17 Lever 18 Flash device 19 Lighting equipment 21 Image sensor 22 Display 23 Electronic Viewfinder 24 Sub-display 31 Control Unit 32 Shutter Units 33 Shutter motor 34 Motor Drivers 35 Image memory 36 Bus Line 37 Image Data Processing Unit 38 Display Driver 41 Card Interface 42 memory cards 50 Non-touchable areas 51 Touch-operable area 53 Battery level indicator 54 Aperture value display section 55. Display section for the number of shots taken. 56 Display section for the number of photos that can be taken 57 Lever status display unit 58 Flash Presence / Absence Indicator 59 Date display section 60 AF / MF Switching Section 60a Round button section 61 Date ON / OFF switch 61a Round button section 62 MF Focusing Distance Control Section 62a Slider 65 Warning LED 66 Film Camera Mode Exit Selection Screen 67. Cartridge images 68 Exit Selection Button 70 Film camera mode exit screen 71 Message 73 thumbnail images 100 Information Processing Devices 101 Image data group 103 Template 104 displays 105 thumbnail images 106th slot 106a Slot 1 106b Slot 2 106c Right end 106d perforation marks 108 Blank 110 Blank 112 1st layer 113 2nd layer 114 3rd layer 116 characters CL center axis H Horizontal OA optical axis V vertical direction

Claims

1. An information processing device having a processor, The aforementioned processor, The image data set captured in the first shooting mode, which has a limit on the number of shots, is acquired. A list of image data is generated, which is a list of thumbnail images of the image data included in the aforementioned imaging data set. The aforementioned list image data is set using a template based on the number of images limited by the aforementioned limit. The thumbnail images are arranged in the template in an order based on the information regarding the image data. Information processing device.

2. The number of thumbnail images that can be placed in the template is determined based on the number of images that can be photographed. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the thumbnail images placed on the template are arranged in an order based on information about the image data, packed from the edges.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the template has a plurality of frames for arranging the thumbnail images in a first direction, and each frame is arranged in a second direction.

4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the thumbnail images are arranged in the frame in an order based on information about the image data, packed from one end to the other.

5. The frame comprises a first frame in which the thumbnail images are arranged in a first number, and a second frame in which the thumbnail images are arranged in a second number smaller than the first number. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the template comprises a first frame arranged in a third number in the second direction and a second frame arranged at one end in the second direction.

6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the shapes of the first frame and the second frame are different.

7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the thumbnail images are arranged in the first frame and / or the second frame in an order based on the information relating to the image data, starting from one end.

8. When placing a number of thumbnail images less than the number of images to be photographed in the template, The thumbnail images are arranged in the first frame or the second frame in an order based on the information regarding the image data, filling in space from one end. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the portion of the first frame or the second frame other than the portion on which the thumbnail image is placed is left blank.

9. If at least one image data in the aforementioned image data is deleted, The aforementioned processor, The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the portion of the list image data in which the deleted image data was placed is made blank.

10. If at least one image data in the aforementioned image data is no longer associated with the shooting in the first shooting mode, The aforementioned processor, The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the portion of the list image data in which the associated image data is located is left blank.

11. The aforementioned processor, The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the shooting conditions set in the first shooting mode are superimposed on the list image data.

12. The information processing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the shooting conditions are data linked to a management file included in the image data group.

13. The aforementioned processor, The information processing device according to claim 11, wherein the aforementioned shooting conditions are superimposed for each of the thumbnail images.

14. The aforementioned list image data is The first layer is the hierarchy of background data, The second layer is a hierarchy of data related to the aforementioned shooting conditions, The information processing apparatus according to claim 11, comprising a third layer which is a layer of the aforementioned image data.

15. The first shooting mode is, The information processing device according to claim 1, which, in addition to the limitation on the number of images taken, performs at least two of the following: limitation on the image format, limitation on the output of live view, limitation on saving a series of image data obtained by shooting in the first shooting mode in a format other than the format of a single unit, and limitation on a second shooting operation following a first shooting operation.

16. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the number relating to the limit on the number of images to be taken is the maximum number of images to be taken.

17. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the order based on the information of each of the aforementioned image data is the order in which they were taken.

18. An imaging device used as an information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 17.

19. The processor of the information processing device, The image data set captured in the first shooting mode, which has a limit on the number of shots, is acquired. A list of image data is generated, which is a list of thumbnail images of the image data included in the aforementioned imaging data set. The aforementioned list image data is set in a template based on the number related to the limit on the number of photos taken. An information processing method comprising arranging the aforementioned thumbnail images in the template in an order based on information regarding the image data.

20. In the processor of the information processing device, A function to acquire a group of image data captured in the first shooting mode, which has a limit on the number of shots, The system executes a function that generates a list of image data, which is a list of thumbnail images of the image data included in the aforementioned imaging data group. The aforementioned list image data is set in a template based on the number related to the limit on the number of photos taken. An information processing program in which the aforementioned thumbnail images are arranged in the template in an order based on information about the aforementioned image data.

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