Information processing apparatus, information processing method, program

Abstract

Provided is an information processing device configured to perform: processing of a first connection setting mode for detecting a user input with respect to a plurality of setting items provided on a plurality of setting screens in a process in which the plurality of setting screens are displayed in a predetermined order for setting a communication connection with an imaging device; and processing of a second connection setting mode for displaying a relevant setting screen on the basis of a specific operation with respect to some of the plurality of setting items, and for detecting a user input on the setting screen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program, and particularly relates to a technology for communication setting between an imaging apparatus and an information processing apparatus.

Background Art

[0002] There is a use case where a user who uses an imaging device (also referred to as a "camera") at an event venue, such as a cameraman or a reporter entrusted with photographing an event, transfers an image captured by the imaging device to an information processing device such as a smartphone, a personal computer, or a tablet terminal at the scene and selects or edits the image on the information processing device. For example, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) communication is performed between the imaging device and the information processing device. In that case, it is necessary to perform settings related to the communication between the imaging device and the information processing device. Note that Patent Document 1 discloses a technology related to the transfer of setting information.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, when performing communication connection settings prior to photographing at an event venue, it is desirable to make the settings easy. However, executing all kinds of settings related to communication requires a high level of knowledge and attention from the user. In addition, there may be cases where it is necessary to change the communication connection settings due to various circumstances immediately before or during an event. In that case, it is desired to be able to change the settings efficiently. Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a user interface that can easily perform setting operations for a plurality of setting items and can efficiently respond to setting changes.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The information processing apparatus according to the present technology includes a process of detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens in a process where a plurality of setting screens for communication connection settings with an imaging apparatus are displayed in a predetermined order, and a process of displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen. In the first connection setting mode, the communication connection setting is completed by sequentially performing a plurality of setting items for the communication connection with the imaging apparatus, and communication becomes possible. On the other hand, in the second connection setting mode, some of the setting items can be directly operated and provided to the user.

[0006] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, it is conceivable to include a connection setting management unit that performs communication connection setting in response to the user input detected in the process of the first connection setting mode by the user interface control unit and updates the communication connection setting in response to the user input detected in the process of the second connection setting mode after the process of the first connection setting mode. For example, the connection setting management unit initially performs communication setting according to the process of the first connection setting mode. Thereafter, when a part of the setting items is changed in the second connection setting mode, the communication setting is updated.

[0007] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, it is conceivable that the user interface control unit displays a connection setting start screen in which both the start operation of the first connection setting mode and the designation operation of the setting items of the second connection setting mode are possible. That is, the connection setting start operation by the first connection setting mode and the designation operation of the setting items of the second connection setting mode are made possible on the same screen.

[0008] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, in the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including the information processing apparatus side connection setting and the imaging apparatus side connection setting are sequentially displayed, and in the second connection setting mode, it is conceivable that at least the setting items of the imaging apparatus side connection setting can be specified. In the first connection setting mode, necessary connection settings including the communication connection settings on both the information processing apparatus side and the imaging apparatus side can be executed in the process of a series of image transitions. In the second connection setting mode, the connection settings on the information processing apparatus side can be selected and executed.

[0009] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, in the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including the information processing apparatus side connection setting and the imaging apparatus side connection setting are sequentially displayed, and in the second connection setting mode, it is conceivable that at least the setting items of the imaging apparatus side connection setting can be specified. In the first connection setting mode, necessary connection settings can be executed in the process of a series of image transitions, and in the second connection setting mode, the connection settings on the imaging apparatus side can be selected and executed.

[0010] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, in the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including the information processing apparatus side connection setting, the imaging apparatus side connection setting, and the connection detail setting are sequentially displayed, and in the second connection setting mode, it is conceivable that at least the setting items of the connection detail setting can be specified. In the first connection setting mode, necessary connection settings can be executed in the process of a series of image transitions, and in the second connection setting mode, detailed connection settings can be selected and executed.

[0011] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, in the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including communication connection on / off setting, information processing apparatus side connection setting, and imaging apparatus side connection setting are sequentially displayed, and in the second connection setting mode, it is conceivable that at least the setting item of the communication connection on / off setting can be specified. Enable the necessary connection settings in the first connection setting mode to be executed during a series of image transitions, and in the second connection setting mode, enable the communication connection on / off setting to be selected and executed.

[0012] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, in the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including communication connection on / off setting, information processing apparatus side connection setting, and imaging apparatus side connection setting are sequentially displayed, and in the second connection setting mode, when the setting item of the communication connection on / off setting is on, it is conceivable that the information processing apparatus side connection setting and the imaging apparatus side connection setting can be specified. In the second connection setting mode, the communication connection on / off setting, the information processing apparatus side connection setting, and the imaging apparatus side connection setting can each be specified individually, but the information processing apparatus side connection setting and the imaging apparatus side connection setting can only be operated when the communication connection sound is on.

[0013] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, in the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including the information processing apparatus side connection setting are sequentially displayed, in the second connection setting mode, the information processing apparatus side connection setting can be specified, and the setting screen for the information processing apparatus side connection setting in the first connection setting mode and the setting screen for the information processing apparatus side connection setting in the second connection setting mode are considered to be screens showing the setting contents in the same manner. In both the first connection setting mode and the second connection setting mode, the information processing apparatus side connection setting is possible, but screens showing the setting contents in the same manner are to be displayed respectively.

[0014] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, in the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including the imaging device side connection setting are sequentially displayed. In the second connection setting mode, the imaging device side connection setting can be specified. It is conceivable that the setting screen for the imaging device side connection setting in the first connection setting mode and the setting screen for the imaging device side connection setting in the second connection setting mode are screens that show the setting contents in the same manner. In both the first connection setting mode and the second connection setting mode, it is possible to set the connection on the imaging device side, and screens that show the setting contents in the same manner are displayed.

[0015] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, it is conceivable that when the communication connection setting according to the first connection setting mode is completed, the user interface control unit displays a screen on which an operation for instructing the execution of a communication connection test is possible. When a series of communication connection settings are completed in the first connection setting mode, for example, on the completion screen, provide an interface for proceeding to the actual communication connection test.

[0016] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, it is conceivable that the connection setting start screen enables an operation for instructing the execution of a communication connection test. That is, on the connection setting start screen, in addition to starting the first connection setting mode and specifying the setting items of the second connection setting mode, it is also possible to operate the execution of the connection test.

[0017] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, a communication control unit is provided that controls communication with the imaging device based on the communication connection setting managed by the connection setting management unit. When performing a communication connection test, the communication control unit causes an image transfer from the imaging device to be performed, and it is conceivable that the user interface control unit performs a process of displaying the transferred image. That is, even during the communication connection test, an actual image transfer is performed so that the user can confirm the transfer status. In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, when an error occurs during the test of the communication connection, the user interface control unit may perform a process of causing a display indicating the error content to be executed. Enable the user to check the error status through the communication connection test.

[0018] In the information processing apparatus according to the present technology described above, the communication connection setting with the imaging device may be a communication connection setting of wired communication or short-range wireless communication. Wired communication is, for example, communication via a transmission line such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable. Short-range wireless communication refers to wireless communication with a short communication distance, specifically, communication conforming to standards such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity: registered trademark), NFC (Near Field Communication: registered trademark), and infrared communication.

[0019] The information processing method of the present technology includes a process of a first connection setting mode in which the information processing apparatus detects user input for a plurality of setting items provided on a plurality of setting screens during a process in which the plurality of setting screens for communication connection setting with the imaging device are displayed in a predetermined order, and a process of a second connection setting mode in which the information processing apparatus causes a corresponding setting screen to be displayed based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detects user input for the setting screen. The program according to the present technology is a program that causes the information processing apparatus to execute a process corresponding to such an information processing method. These provide the user with a plurality of modes regarding communication connection settings.

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[0021] The embodiments will be described below in the following order. <1. System configuration and operation procedure for image gallery service> <2. Configuration of information processing device> <3. Pre-setting process> <4. Communication connection settings> <5. Summary and variations>

[0022] <1. System configuration and operation procedure for image gallery service> In the embodiment, it is assumed that a photographer takes still images (photographs) at an event such as a wedding ceremony, generates content as an image collection from the captured images, and provides the content to a client with or without payment. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to still images, and that it is also possible to capture moving images with or without sound and generate an image collection including these moving images, or an image collection made up of multiple moving images.

[0023] For the purpose of explanation, cameramen and their assistants are collectively referred to as camera staff. The term "client" is used to refer not only to the person placing the order, but also to any user who is provided with and can view the image collection. For example, the term "client" refers collectively to the bride and groom, their relatives, friends, and other related parties.

[0024] An image collection broadly refers to content that is a collection of images (still images and videos), such as a photo album, and the form in which it is provided is not important, but in this embodiment, as an example, it is possible to provide an image collection as a web gallery and an image collection of actual delivery.

[0025] The image collection of a web gallery referred to here is an electronic image collection that allows photos of an event, such as a wedding, to be viewed quickly on a website after the event has ended. In the description, an example using a website is given, but this is just an example. For example, it may also be a provision form in which content files as an image collection can be transmitted to the client's terminal device using e-mail, electronic messages, SNS, etc.

[0026] In addition, the delivered image collection is, for example, an image collection of an event that a camera staff will formally produce as a photo album and provide to the client at a later date. The image data captured at the event may be edited into an electronic image collection such as an image album content or a slide show content, or may be, for example, an image collection created on paper media. As the electronic image collection, it may be provided by download, streaming, etc., or may be stored and provided on a portable storage medium such as a disk-shaped storage medium, a card-shaped storage medium, a tape-shaped storage medium, or a flash memory medium.

[0027] In the present embodiment, as an image collection of a web gallery, an image collection that can be quickly browsed by the client is generated before the delivered image collection. Also, the image collection of the web gallery is not simply a collection of a large number of captured images arranged simply, but can be provided with selected images having a quality that viewers can enjoy. On the other hand, the delivered image collection is positioned as something that a camera staff can create by spending time and performing more creative editing.

[0028] FIG. 1 shows terminal devices 1A, 1B, imaging device 2, personal computer 3, server device 4, terminal devices 5A, 5B, and network 6. Note that the terminal devices 1A, 1B indicate terminal devices used by a camera staff, and for the sake of distinction in the description, these are collectively referred to as staff terminal 1. The terminal devices 5A, 5B indicate terminal devices used by the above-described user as a client, and in the description, these are collectively referred to as client terminal 5.

[0029] As the staff terminal 1 and the client terminal 5, portable terminal devices such as smartphones and tablet devices are exemplified here. For example, it is assumed that the terminal device 1A is a smartphone used by a cameraman, and the terminal device 1B is a smartphone used by an assistant. Also, it is assumed that the terminal device 5A is a smartphone used by the bride, and the terminal device 5B is a tablet device used by a friend at the venue. These staff terminals 1 and client terminals 5 may be so-called information processing devices. Specific examples thereof include various devices such as personal computer devices, mobile phone devices, game devices, audio devices, video devices, communication devices, and television devices. That is, any information processing device capable of performing information processing operations, for example, a device incorporating a microcomputer, can be used as the staff terminal 1 and the client terminal 5 of the present disclosure. However, in order to be used at an event venue or the like, it is preferable that it is a portable terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet device.

[0030] As the imaging device 2, various imaging devices such as a video camera and a still camera are assumed. The illustrated imaging device 2 assumes a camera used by a cameraman at a wedding venue.

[0031] Data communication is enabled between the imaging device 2 and the staff terminal 1 (for example, the terminal device 1A). For example, data communication is performed by FTP (File Transfer Protocol) communication. Specifically, it is conceivable that the terminal device 1A becomes an FTP server, and the image files (including image data and metadata) captured by the imaging device 2 are uploaded sequentially or collectively by FTP communication. Therefore, it is assumed that the imaging device 2 is set with FTP for transferring data to the terminal device 1A. The contents of the FTP setting information include the host name of the FTP server, the save destination path, the user name, the password, the connection type, and the like.

[0032] However, the imaging device 2 and the terminal device 1A may use other protocols instead of necessarily limiting to FTP. In addition, as long as the imaging device 2 and the terminal device 1A can transfer images and metadata by some communication method, it is sufficient. For example, short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), WI-FI (Wireless Fidelity: registered trademark), NFC (Near Field Communication: registered trademark), or infrared communication may be used to enable mutual information communication. Furthermore, the imaging device 2 and the terminal device 1A may be able to communicate with each other by wired connection communication such as a wired LAN.

[0033] The personal computer 3 is exemplified as an information processing device used by, for example, a camera staff to create the delivered image collection content. This personal computer 3 acquires data related to the images of the event from the server device 4 and is used for the work of creating the delivered image collection content by an image editing application or the like.

[0034] The server device 4 provides and manages various types of information for the camera staff to create a web gallery or a delivered image collection. For example, the staff terminal 1 installs an application program for an image collection providing service and performs the following-described processing according to the application program. Correspondingly, the server device 4 manages data related to the event and generates a web gallery.

[0035] The staff terminal 1 and the server device 4 are in a constantly connected state, for example, while the above-described application program is running, and event data synchronization is taken. Examples of event data will be described later, and include image data captured at the event and data used for generating a web gallery.

[0036] In the present disclosure, "synchronization" means that at least a part of the contents of the event data stored in the staff terminal 1 and the event data stored in the server device 4 are maintained to have the same data content. The data to be synchronized includes image data, rating information indicating the evaluation given by the camera staff to each image, selection information indicating that an image has been selected as an image to be included in an image collection such as a web gallery, image editing information, and the like.

[0037] The network 6 is assumed to be, for example, the Internet, a home network, a LAN (Local Area Network), a satellite communication network, or various other networks. The staff terminal 1 can upload image data and the like to the server device 4 via the network 6, or transmit information for synchronization. The client terminal 5 can access the web page provided by the server device 4 via the network 6 and view the web gallery. The personal computer 3 can obtain an image file for creating the image collection content of the shipment from the server device 4 via the network 6.

[0038] The general procedure of image collection provision realized by the system as shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 2. This is the work procedure on the staff terminal 1 based on the operations of the camera staff as the service provider.

[0039] Preset is performed as step S1. For example, the camera staff performs communication settings between the staff terminal 1 and the imaging device 2, event settings, image retouch settings, and the like. This preset should be completed before the start of the wedding.

[0040] Imaging / transfer / automatic editing during the wedding is performed as step S2. The image files captured by the cameraman using the imaging device 2 are sequentially transferred to the staff terminal 1 (for example, terminal device 1A). The staff terminal 1 captures image files and transfers image files and the like to the server device 4, and automatically edits images according to pre-settings, etc.

[0041] Step S3 shows operations that can be performed on the same day after the wedding ceremony ends. The camera staff performs a selection operation using the staff terminal 1. Selection includes selecting images to be posted on the web gallery, selecting cover images and highlight images, and further editing images.

[0042] For example, FIG. 3 shows an example of the event screen 120 displayed on the staff terminal 1. On the staff terminal 1, the images transferred from the imaging device 2 are listed in the image area 128 of this event screen 120. Although detailed description is avoided, on the event screen 120, rating settings for each image, selection of images to be adopted in the image collection, filtering of images, etc. are possible. Also, FIG. 4 shows a single-display screen 140. When the user taps a certain image on the event screen 120, the image can be enlarged and viewed in the single-display area 142 of the single-display screen 140 as shown in FIG. 4. Rating settings and selection are also possible on this single-display screen 140, and image editing, etc. is also possible.

[0043] For example, through the event screen 120 and the single-display screen 140 as described above, the camera staff can perform image selection, editing, etc. Furthermore, among the images to be selected, images to be used as covers, highlighted images, etc. can also be set. The image data and information such as selection and editing of the images are synchronously managed in the staff terminal 1 and the server device 4 as event data related to one event such as a wedding ceremony, and are then used for the production of the web gallery and the image collection for final delivery.

[0044] In step S3 of FIG. 2, on the staff terminal 1 as described above, processing on the image transferred from the imaging device 2 becomes possible. The staff terminal 1 performs update processing of event data and the like according to the operation of the camera staff. Processing for synchronization with the server device 4 side of the event data is also sequentially performed. Note that the selection of this step S3 may be performed during the progress of a wedding or the like.

[0045] In step S4, the process of delivering to the web gallery is performed. In the server device 4, a web gallery is created based on the event data. The server device 4 generates page information in HTML (HyperText Markup Language) format or XML (Extensible Markup Language) format as web gallery data. The camera staff accesses such a web page with the staff terminal 1, checks the contents of the web gallery, and performs an operation to make it viewable to the client. As a result, for example, on the same day after the wedding, the client can view the web gallery that is an image collection of the wedding.

[0046] An example of the web gallery 195 is shown in FIG. 5. This is an example assuming that the client terminal 5 is a smartphone or the like, and images of the wedding can be viewed by vertical scrolling.

[0047] Step S5 of FIG. 2 shows the creation of the final delivery image collection and the final delivery process. The camera staff creates the final delivery image collection content using, for example, the personal computer 3 at a later date and provides it to the client. As a result, the client can receive the image collection content as the final delivery.

[0048] <2. Configuration of the information processing apparatus> FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of an information processing apparatus 70 that can be configured as a staff terminal 1, a client terminal 5, or a server device 4 or a personal computer 3. The staff terminal 1, the personal computer 3, or the server device 4 can execute processing and communication in the system of the present embodiment by including the following configuration of the information processing apparatus 70. Further, the imaging device 2 can execute communication with the staff terminal 1 described later by including the following configuration of the information processing apparatus 70.

[0049] A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 71 of the information processing apparatus 70 executes various processes according to a program stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 72 or a program loaded from a storage unit 79 to a RAM (Random Access Memory) 73. The RAM 73 also appropriately stores data and the like necessary for the CPU 71 to execute various processes. The CPU 71, the ROM 72, and the RAM 73 are interconnected via a bus 74. An input / output interface 75 is also connected to this bus 74.

[0050] An input unit 76 composed of an operator and an operation device is connected to the input / output interface 75. For example, as the input unit 76, various operators and operation devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, keys, a dial, a touch panel, a touch pad, and a remote controller are assumed. An operation of the user is detected by the input unit 76, and a signal corresponding to the input operation is interpreted by the CPU 71.

[0051] Further, a display unit 77 composed of a liquid crystal panel (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, or the like, and an audio output unit 78 composed of a speaker or the like are connected to the input / output interface 75 integrally or separately.

[0052] The display unit 77 is a display unit that performs various displays, and is configured by, for example, a display device provided on the housing of the information processing apparatus 70, a separate display device connected to the information processing apparatus 70, or the like. The display unit 77 executes the display of images for various image processes and images of processing targets on the display screen based on the instructions of the CPU 71. Further, the display unit 77 performs displays such as various operation menus, icons, messages, etc., that is, displays as a GUI (Graphical User Interface) based on the instructions of the CPU 71.

[0053] In some cases, a storage unit 79 composed of a hard disk, a solid-state memory, etc., and a communication unit 80 that performs communication using various communication methods are connected to the input / output interface 75.

[0054] The communication unit 80 performs communication processing via a transmission path such as the Internet, wired / wireless communication with various devices, bus communication, etc. When this information processing apparatus 70 is considered as the staff terminal 1, the communication unit 80 has functions such as an FTP communication function with the imaging apparatus 2 and a communication function with the server apparatus 4 via the network 6. The communication unit 80 may have functions for performing communication by short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth, WI-FI, NFC, etc., infrared communication, wired connection communication, etc. Further, the communication unit 80 may have a function for performing communication by a communication line for mobile phones such as LTE (Long Term Evolution). When this information processing apparatus 70 is considered as the server apparatus 4 or the personal computer 3, the communication unit 80 has at least a function for performing communication via the network 6.

[0055] A drive 82 is also connected to the input / output interface 75 as necessary, and a removable recording medium 81 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory is appropriately mounted. The drive 82 can read data files such as image files and various computer programs from the removable recording medium 81. The read data files can be stored in the storage unit 79, or the images and sounds included in the data files can be output by the display unit 77 and the audio output unit 78. Also, computer programs and the like read from the removable recording medium 81 are installed in the storage unit 79 as necessary.

[0056] In this information processing apparatus 70, for example, software for the processing of the present disclosure can be installed via network communication by the communication unit 80 or via the removable recording medium 81. Alternatively, the software may be stored in advance in the ROM 72, the storage unit 79, or the like.

[0057] When assuming the staff terminal 1 as the information processing apparatus 70, in the information processing apparatus 70, a functional configuration as shown in FIG. 7 is constructed in the CPU 71 by software (application program). FIG. 7 shows a UI (user interface) control unit 31, a communication control unit 32, and a connection setting management unit 33 as functions provided for communication connection setting between the information processing apparatus 70 assumed as the staff terminal 1 and the imaging apparatus 2.

[0058] The UI control unit 31 performs processes such as providing an operation input environment for the user by performing output such as display output and audio output to the user. For example, the UI control unit 31 performs processes such as controlling the screen display of the above-described event screen 120 and detecting the user's operation input. In the case of the present embodiment, the UI control unit 31 performs processing in an entry mode (first connection setting mode) that detects user input for a plurality of setting items provided on a plurality of setting screens in the process of displaying the plurality of setting screens for communication connection setting with the imaging apparatus 2 in a predetermined order as a user interface related to communication connection setting. Furthermore, the UI control unit 31 performs processing in the advanced mode (second connection setting mode) in which it causes a corresponding setting screen to be displayed based on a designation operation for some of a plurality of setting items, and detects user input to the setting screen.

[0059] The communication control unit 32 is a function for controlling the communication operation by the communication unit 80. This communication control unit 32 performs processing for causing the communication unit 80 to execute FTP communication with the imaging device 2 based on the communication connection settings set by UI processing.

[0060] The connection setting management unit 33 performs communication connection settings in response to user input made to the screen for communication connection settings provided by the UI control unit 31. In particular, it performs communication connection settings in response to user input detected by the UI control unit 31 in the processing of the entry mode. It also updates in response to user input detected in the processing of the advanced mode thereafter.

[0061] Basically, it is assumed that after performing a series of communication connection settings in the entry mode, some settings are changed in the advanced mode as necessary. However, even when the operations of the advanced mode are performed without going through the operations of the entry mode, it is conceivable that the connection setting management unit 33 stores and manages the settings.

[0062] <3. Pre-setting processing> Hereinafter, specific processing examples related to the communication connection settings between the imaging device 2 and the staff terminal 1 will be described. First, the processing example of the pre-setting on the staff terminal 1 shown as step S1 in FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. Note that the processing of the staff terminal 1 described below is the processing performed by the CPU 71 of the information processing apparatus 70 having the functions shown in FIG. 7. In addition, each screen example described below together with the flowchart assumes that the information processing apparatus 70 as the staff terminal 1 is a smartphone, and shows an example of the display content on the display formed on the housing thereof.

[0063] FIG. 8 shows the processing of the staff terminal 1. For example, a camera staff member uses the staff terminal 1 to start an application program and perform operations for preparation processing. In response to the operation, in the staff terminal 1, the processing after step S10 is executed by the CPU 71.

[0064] In step S10, the staff terminal 1 performs project creation processing. This is processing for setting an event to be the target for creating an image collection. For example, on the display unit 77 of the staff terminal 1 that has started the application program, a project list screen 110 is displayed as shown in FIG. 9A. On the project list screen 110, a list area 111 is provided in which event names for individual project targets are listed. In addition, an add icon 112, a communication icon 134, a menu icon 127, etc. are displayed.

[0065] On such a project list screen 110, the camera staff creates a project for which an image collection is to be created. For example, an operation is performed to create one project by inputting an event name or the like. For example, by operating the add icon 112, a project setting screen (not shown) is displayed, and the title of the project (for example, the event name), the date and time of the event, the location, whether or not to apply auto-retouch setting, etc. can be set. The camera staff appropriately inputs items and performs an operation to set the project content. In response to this, the staff terminal 1 creates one project and causes it to be displayed in the list area 111.

[0066] FIG. 9B shows an example in which two projects named "event1" and "event2" are displayed. For example, for each project, information such as the event name, date and time, location, etc. is presented. In step S10 of FIG. 8, the staff terminal 1 performs control to provide such a user interface of the screen by the function of the UI control unit 31, and performs project creation processing according to the operation of the camera staff.

[0067] Note that this project creation processing is performed, for example, with the staff terminal 1 and the server device 4 in an online connection state. In this case, the staff terminal 1 transmits information for synchronization processing to the server device 4 according to the operation content of the user by the function of the communication control unit 32. As a result, on the server device 4 as well, information as one project can be synchronized and entered.

[0068] In step S11 of FIG. 8, the staff terminal 1 performs communication connection setting. This communication connection setting is the setting of FTP transfer with the imaging device 2, and is, for example, the setting of the file format to be transferred, the FTP connection server, etc. The staff terminal 1 executes screen display for communication connection setting for the camera staff by the function of the UI control unit 31, and performs necessary transfer settings according to the operation of the camera staff. Details will be described later.

[0069] In step S12, the staff terminal 1 performs auto-retouch setting. The auto-retouch setting is a process of setting parameters of image editing processing to be commonly applied to each image. The staff terminal 1 executes screen display for auto-retouch setting for the camera staff, and performs necessary auto-retouch settings according to the operation of the camera staff. Also, this auto-retouch setting is managed as one of the event data, and is synchronously held by the staff terminal 1 and the server device 4.

[0070] In step S13, the staff terminal 1 performs watermark setting. For the images in the web gallery, for example, the name of the cameraman can be inserted as a watermark (digital watermark). The watermark setting is a process of setting the presence or absence and content of this watermark. This watermark setting is also managed as one of the event data and is synchronously held by the staff terminal 1 and the server device 4.

[0071] Note that the order of the above steps S11, S12, and S13 may be different. Also, each process may be skipped if not necessary. Further, the processing of each step does not have to be performed as a series of processes, and for example, it may be performed each time in response to a user operation during startup. In particular, in this embodiment, the communication connection setting in step S11 can be executed at any time. For example, the screen for communication connection setting can be called and executed during an event.

[0072] <4. Communication Connection Setting> Hereinafter, the processing related to the communication connection setting between the imaging device 2 and the staff terminal 1 will be described in detail. For example, on the project list screen 110 as shown in FIG. 9B or the event screen 120 in FIG. 3, a communication icon 134 is provided, and the communication status is displayed by, for example, a change in color. By operating the communication icon 134 such as tapping, the communication connection setting can be made possible.

[0073] FIG. 10 shows the processing of the staff terminal 1 when the communication connection setting is started by operating the communication icon 134 or the like.

[0074] As step S101, the staff terminal 1 displays a connection setting start screen 300 as shown in FIG. 11 on the screen by the function of the UI control unit 31. On the connection setting start screen 300, a return icon 133 for returning to the previous screen is displayed. In addition, on the connection setting start screen 300, an entry mode area 301, a connection test area 302, and an advanced mode area 303 are provided.

[0075] In the entry mode area 301, a setup button 310 for starting the communication connection setting in the entry mode is provided. The connection test area 302 is provided with a test button 311 for starting the connection test.

[0076] The advanced mode area 303 is provided with an FTP switch 320 for operating the on / off of FTP communication. Also, the advanced mode area 303 is provided with a terminal connection setting operation unit 321, a camera connection setting operation unit 322, and a detailed setting operation unit 323.

[0077] In step S101 of FIG. 10, with the staff terminal 1 displaying such a connection setting start screen 300, the staff terminal 1 monitors user operations and the like in the monitoring loop from step S102 to step S109.

[0078] In step S102, the staff terminal 1 checks whether an operation instructing the start of communication connection setting in the entry mode has been performed. That is, it is the operation of the setup button 310. When the operation of the setup button 310 is detected, the staff terminal 1 proceeds to step S120 and performs communication connection setting processing in the entry mode.

[0079] In the entry mode, various setting screens are sequentially displayed according to user operations, and the user's setting operations on the screen are detected to perform communication connection setting. The transition of the communication connection setting process is shown in FIG. 12. Each step shown in this FIG. 12 corresponds to a corresponding screen being displayed, and progresses / regresses according to the user's forward / backward operations on the screen. In that sense, arrows indicating the possibility of transitioning between each step are attached in FIG. 12. Also, returning to the connection setting start screen 300 by closing the screen is also shown by a dashed arrow.

[0080] The staff terminal 1 first performs a guidance display as step S201. The guidance screen P1 is shown in FIG. 13A. On the guidance screen P1, descriptions regarding the procedure of setting for image transfer from the imaging device 2 to the staff terminal 1 and the like are described and presented to the user. On the guidance screen P1, it is displayed as "1 / 9" with the page number 365. This indicates that the entry mode setting is carried out on 9 screens and this is the first page among them.

[0081] When the next button 362 is operated on the guidance screen P1, it transitions to step S202 in FIG. 12. The staff terminal 1 performs FTP on / off setting as step S202. In this case, it displays the FTP on / off screen P2 as shown in FIG. 13B. The page number 365 becomes "2 / 9".

[0082] On the FTP on / off screen P2, an FTP switch 320 for operating the on / off of FTP communication with the imaging device 2 is displayed. This is the same as the FTP switch 320 in the advance mode area 303 of the connection setting start screen 300 in FIG. 11 and is an operator that allows the user to operate the on / off of FTP communication. When performing communication connection setting, the user turns on the FTP switch 320 (or confirms that it is on) and then proceeds.

[0083] When the previous button 363 is operated on the FTP on / off screen P2, the staff terminal 1 returns to step S201 in FIG. 12 and returns the display to the guidance screen P1. Therefore, even after the user advances the screen, they can arbitrarily return to the guidance screen P1 to confirm the guidance content.

[0084] When the next button 362 is operated on the FTP on / off screen P2, it transitions to step S203. The staff terminal 1 performs the setting of access point / tethering selection as step S203. In this case, it displays the connection selection screen P3 as shown in FIG. 14A. The page number 365 becomes "3 / 9".

[0085] On the connection selection screen P3, a check box 366 is provided so that the user can select whether to perform communication with the imaging device 2 via an access point or by tethering (personal hotspot).

[0086] When the previous button 363 is operated on the connection selection screen P3, the staff terminal 1 returns to step S202 in FIG. 12, and the display returns to the FTP on / off screen P2.

[0087] When the next button 362 is operated on the connection selection screen P3, the process proceeds to step S204. The staff terminal 1 performs connection settings for the staff terminal 1 as step S204. In this case, the terminal connection setting screen P4 as shown in FIG. 14B is displayed. The page number 365 becomes "4 / 9". On the terminal connection setting screen P4, setting operations according to the selected connection method, such as tethering settings and access point settings, are possible.

[0088] When the previous button 363 is operated on the terminal connection setting screen P4, the staff terminal 1 returns to step S203, and the display returns to the connection selection screen P3.

[0089] When the next button 362 is operated on the terminal connection setting screen P4, the process proceeds to step S205. The staff terminal 1 performs connection settings for the imaging device 2 as step S205. In this case, the camera connection setting screen P5 as shown in FIG. 15A is displayed. The page number 365 becomes "5 / 9". On the camera connection setting screen P5, connection setting operations on the imaging device 2 side are possible.

[0090] When the previous button 363 is operated on the camera connection setting screen P5, the staff terminal 1 returns to step S204, and the display returns to the terminal connection setting screen P4.

[0091] When the next button 362 is operated on the camera connection setting screen P5, the process proceeds to step S206. The staff terminal 1 performs detailed connection settings for the imaging device 2 as step S206. For this detailed setting, the staff terminal 1 displays connection detail setting screens P6, P7, and P8 as shown in FIGS. 15B, 16A, and 16B. The page numbers 365 are "6 / 9", "7 / 9", and "8 / 9" respectively. On the connection detail setting screens P6, P7, and P8, more detailed connection setting operations on the imaging device 2 side are enabled. For example, operations / confirmations of settings such as whether to use Bluetooth, host name, port number, user information, FTP, and image data type are enabled.

[0092] When the previous button 363 is operated on the connection detail setting screen P6, the staff terminal 1 returns to step S205 and changes the display back to the camera connection setting screen P5. Between the connection detail setting screens P6, P7, and P8, transitions are made using the previous button 363 and the next button 362. When the next button 362 is operated on the connection detail setting screen P8, the process transitions to step S207. The staff terminal 1 issues a completion report for the communication connection setting as step S207. For this purpose, the staff terminal 1 displays a completion screen P9 as shown in FIG. 17. The page number 365 is "9 / 9".

[0093] The user can know the completion of the communication connection setting from this completion screen P9. Note that on the completion screen P9, the same test button 311 as the test button 311 on the connection setting start screen 300 is displayed.

[0094] In step S120 of FIG. 10, the above nine setting screens (guidance screen P1 to completion screen P9) sequentially transition to provide the user with an environment for setting operations. Then, the settings by the user operation in the above entry mode are stored, for example, in the storage unit 79 by the function of the connection setting management unit 33 of the staff terminal 1 and managed as subsequent valid communication connection settings. After reaching the completion screen P9, when the user operates the test button 311 on the completion screen P9, the staff terminal 1 proceeds to the connection test process from step S121 to step S170.

[0095] In addition, if the close button 361 is operated on the above guidance screen P1, FTP on / off screen P2, connection selection screen P3, terminal connection setting screen P4, camera connection setting screen P5, connection detail setting screens P6, P7, P8, and completion screen P9, the communication connection setting in the entry mode is aborted at that point. In this case, for example, it is conceivable to proceed from step S121 to step S122 in FIG. 10 and return to the project list screen 110. Note that in this case, it may be configured to transition to the connection setting start screen 300 (step S101 in FIG. 10).

[0096] In step S103 of FIG. 10, the staff terminal 1 checks for an operation of the connection test. That is, it is an operation of the test button 311 in the connection test area 302 of FIG. 11. In that case, the process proceeds to the connection test process in step S170. The process of the connection test will be described later.

[0097] Steps S104 to S108 are monitoring processes for operations in the advanced mode area 303 on the connection setting start screen 300 in FIG. 11.

[0098] In step S104, the staff terminal 1 checks whether FTP communication is turned on by operating the FTP switch 320 in the advanced mode area 303. If FTP communication is turned on, the staff terminal 1 proceeds to step S130, performs FTP communication on setting, and enables operations of items (terminal connection setting operation unit 321, camera connection setting operation unit 322, detail setting operation unit 323) in the advanced mode area 303.

[0099] In step S105, the staff terminal 1 checks whether FTP communication has been turned off by operating the FTP switch 320 in the advanced mode area 303. If FTP communication has been turned off, the staff terminal 1 proceeds to step S131, where it performs the FTP communication off setting and invalidates the operations of the items (terminal connection setting operation unit 321, camera connection setting operation unit 322, detailed setting operation unit 323) in the advanced mode area 303.

[0100] That is, the user can arbitrarily turn on / off FTP communication by operating the FTP switch 320 in the advanced mode area 303. Also, when FTP communication is turned off, the operations of the terminal connection setting operation unit 321, camera connection setting operation unit 322, and detailed setting operation unit 323 become unavailable. For example, they are grayed out.

[0101] When FTP communication is turned on in the FTP on / off screen P2 in the entry mode, the operations of the terminal connection setting operation unit 321, camera connection setting operation unit 322, and detailed setting operation unit 323 are possible. In this case, the FTP switch 320 in the advanced mode area 303 also indicates an on state.

[0102] In step S106, when FTP communication is turned on, the staff terminal 1 checks whether the terminal connection setting operation unit 321 in the advanced mode area 303 has been operated. If the terminal connection setting operation unit 321 has been operated, the staff terminal 1 performs the terminal connection setting process in step S140.

[0103] Fig. 18 shows the state of transition from the connection setting start screen 300. If the terminal connection setting operation unit 321 has been operated, the processing by the connection selection screen P3 and the terminal connection setting screen P4 is performed as the terminal connection setting in step S140.

[0104] First, a connection selection screen P3 is displayed. In this case, the page number 365 is "1 / 2". This is because it is the first page out of two pages for terminal connection settings. Transition to the terminal connection setting screen P4 using the Next button 362 on the connection selection screen P3. The page number 365 of the terminal connection setting screen P4 becomes "2 / 2". Return to the connection selection screen P3 using the Previous button 363 on the terminal connection setting screen P4.

[0105] In this case, the connection selection screen P3 and the terminal connection setting screen P4 are setting screens with the same display mode as the connection selection screen P3 and the terminal connection setting screen P4 in FIGS. 14A and 14B described in the entry mode. Only the numbers of the page number 365 and the presence or absence of the Previous button 363 and the Next button 362 are different, and the content regarding the actual settings is the same screen. Therefore, the user can perform connection selection and terminal-side connection setting operations in the same operating environment as the setting operations in the entry mode, and it is easy to understand that it is a partial change of the settings in the entry mode.

[0106] As shown in FIG. 18, a Close button 361 is provided on the connection selection screen P3 and the terminal connection setting screen P4. When the user operates the Close button 361, the staff terminal 1 recognizes the close operation in step S141 of FIG. 10 and returns to step S101 as indicated by "c1". That is, it returns to the connection setting start screen 300.

[0107] In step S107, the staff terminal 1 checks whether the camera connection setting operation unit 322 in the advanced mode area 303 has been operated when the FTP communication is on. When the camera connection setting operation unit 322 is operated, the staff terminal 1 performs the process of camera connection setting in step S150.

[0108] As shown in FIG. 18, when the camera connection setting operation unit 322 is operated, the process using the camera connection setting screen P5 is performed as the camera connection setting in step S150. In this case, the page number 365 becomes "1 / 1". This is because the screen used for camera connection settings consists of a single page. The camera connection settings screen P5 in this case is a settings screen with the same display mode as the camera connection settings screen P5 in Fig. 15A described in the entry mode. Only the number of the page number 365 and the presence or absence of the previous button 363 and the next button 362 are different, and the content regarding the actual settings is the same screen. Therefore, the user can perform the connection settings operation on the imaging device 2 side in the same operation environment as the setting operation in the entry mode, and it is also easy to understand that it is a partial change of the settings made in the entry mode.

[0109] When the close button 361 in the camera connection settings screen P5 of Fig. 18 is operated, the staff terminal 1 returns from step S151 to step S101. That is, it returns to the connection settings start screen 300.

[0110] In step S108 of Fig. 10, the staff terminal 1 checks the operation of the detailed settings operation unit 323 in the advanced mode area 303. When the detailed settings operation unit 323 is operated, the staff terminal 1 performs the detailed settings process in step S160.

[0111] As shown in Fig. 18, when the detailed settings operation unit 323 is operated, the processing by the connection detailed settings screens P6, P7, and P8 is performed as the connection detailed settings in step S160.

[0112] First, the connection detailed settings screen P6 is displayed. In this case, the page number 365 becomes "1 / 3". This is because it is the first page out of three pages for connection detailed settings. Transition to the connection detailed settings screen P7 using the next button 362 on the connection detailed settings screen P6. The page number 365 of the connection detailed settings screen P7 becomes "2 / 3". Transition to the connection detailed settings screen P8 using the next button 362 on the connection detailed settings screen P7. The page number 365 of the connection detailed settings screen P8 becomes "3 / 3". Return to the connection details setting screen P7 from the connection details setting screen P8 using the previous button 363. Return to the connection details setting screen P6 from the connection details setting screen P7 using the previous button 363.

[0113] In this case, the connection details setting screens P6, P7, and P8 are setting screens with the same display mode as the connection details setting screens P6, P7, and P8 in FIGS. 15B, 16A, and 16B described in the entry mode. Only the numbers on the page number 365 and the presence or absence of the previous button 363 and the next button 362 are different, and the content related to the actual settings is the same screen. Therefore, the user can perform connection selection and terminal-side connection setting operations in the same operation environment as the setting operations in the entry mode, and it is also easy to understand the partial change of the settings.

[0114] As shown in FIG. 18, the connection details setting screens P6, P7, and P8 are provided with a close button 361. When the user operates the close button 361, the staff terminal 1 recognizes the close operation in step S161 and returns to step S101. That is, it returns to the connection setting start screen 300.

[0115] The changes in the settings due to the user operations in the processing in the advance mode as the above steps S130, S131, S140, S150, and S160 are stored, for example, in the storage unit 79 by the function of the connection setting management unit 33 of the staff terminal 1, and are managed as the subsequent valid communication connection settings. Note that the number of screens, the setting content, or the type of setting content that can be operated in the advance mode in the above entry mode are just examples, and other screen examples, setting content examples, transition orders, etc. can also be considered in various ways.

[0116] As shown in FIG. 11, the connection setting start screen 300 is provided with a return icon 133. When the return icon 133 is operated, the staff terminal 1 proceeds from step S109 in FIG. 10 to step S122 and returns to the project list screen 110. Note that when transitioning from the event screen 120 to the connection setting start screen 300, it may return to the event screen 120.

[0117] Next, the connection test in step S170 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 19 shows the transition to the connection test. As shown in the figure, the connection test process is performed by operating the test button 311 on the completion screen P9 after the communication connection setting (step S120) in the entry mode is completed, or by operating the test button 311 in the connection test area 302. The connection test process in step S170 is performed in three steps of presenting the connection test first screen 351 in FIG. 20, the connection test second screen 352 in FIG. 21, and the connection test third screen 353 in FIG. 22 to the user while actually communicating with the imaging device 2. Note that the connection test first screen 351, the connection test second screen 352, and the connection test third screen 353 can be transitioned between by the next button 362 and the previous button 363.

[0118] On the connection test first screen 351 in FIG. 20, the user is prompted to check the communication icon 134 in the upper right of the screen, and various states are shown in the display mode of the icon. For example, the current error situation and the like are presented by the color, blinking, and superimposition of the "!" mark of the communication icon 134. The user can operate the transition button 367 according to the presented content to modify the settings in the advanced mode or request a guidance display.

[0119] On the connection test second screen 352 in FIG. 21, it is checked whether the screen display of the imaging device 2 is in a predetermined state. For example, a guide display 368 simulating the display unit of the imaging device 2 is shown, and the user is made to check whether an appropriate icon is displayed on the display unit of the imaging device 2. According to various states, the user can operate the transition button 367 to modify the settings in the advanced mode or request a guidance display.

[0120] On the third connection test screen 353 of FIG. 22, the image transfer from the imaging device 2 is actually performed. When the user is made to perform imaging with the imaging device 2, the image is transferred and the transferred image 369 is displayed. If the transferred image 369 is not displayed, the user can perform corresponding processing with the transition button 367. By the display of the transferred image, the user can recognize that the connection setting has been appropriately completed. In this case, the user presses the completion button 370 to complete the test. As shown in FIG. 19, the test completion causes a return to the project list screen 110.

[0121] <10. Summary and Modification Examples> In the above embodiments, the following effects can be obtained. The staff terminal 1, which is the information processing apparatus of the embodiment, has an entry mode (first connection setting mode) process for detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens in the process of displaying the plurality of setting screens for communication connection setting with the imaging device 2 in a predetermined order, and an advance mode (second connection setting mode) process for displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen. The UI control unit 31 performs the process. In the entry mode, the user can easily set the staff terminal 1 to a state where it can communicate with the imaging device 2. In particular, since the necessary setting items are presented on the screen, it is less likely to forget to set the necessary items, and the setting can be completed with an easy-to-understand operation. Furthermore, since the advance mode is provided, for example, after setting is once performed in the entry mode, in the case where some settings are changed, only the correction can be directly performed. For example, if the entry mode is used when some settings need to be changed, it is necessary to advance through a large number of screens including those where setting changes are not required, but using the advance mode eliminates the need for such effort. Therefore, the advance mode is a convenient mode when urgent setting changes are required at an event venue or the like.

[0122] In the staff terminal 1 of the embodiment, the connection setting management unit 33 is provided which performs communication connection setting according to the user input detected by the UI control unit 31 in the entry mode process, and updates the communication connection setting according to the user input detected by the user in the advanced mode process after the entry mode process. Thereby, the latest setting content can always be reflected as the connection setting, and it is possible to avoid the situation where the settings in the entry mode and the advanced mode coexist and the user is confused.

[0123] In the embodiment, the UI control unit 31 is configured to display a connection setting start screen 300 that enables both the start operation in the entry mode and the designation operation of the setting items in the advanced mode. That is, on the connection setting start screen 300, an entry mode area 301 and an advanced mode area 303 coexist. Thereby, the user can arbitrarily distinguish between the entry mode and the advanced mode on the connection setting start screen 300. In particular, by providing an interface for each operation without the need for screen switching or mode switching between the entry mode and the advanced mode, usability is improved.

[0124] In the embodiment, in the entry mode, setting screens (P1 to P9) regarding a plurality of setting items including the connection setting on the information processing apparatus (staff terminal 1) side and the connection setting on the imaging apparatus 2 side are sequentially displayed, and in the advanced mode, at least the setting items of the connection setting on the information processing apparatus (staff terminal 1) side can be specified (see the terminal connection setting operation unit 321). By providing the entry mode, the user can easily perform connection settings while navigating the screen. In addition, there may be cases where only the settings on the information processing device (staff terminal 1) used as the terminal communicating with the imaging device 2 need to be updated. In such cases, without redoing all the settings in the entry mode, the settings can be efficiently changed in the advanced mode. Since it is likely to occur when only changing the connection settings of the terminal due to changes in the situation or usage environment of the staff terminal 1, such advanced mode processing is useful for improving operation efficiency.

[0125] In the embodiment, in the advanced mode, at least the setting items of the connection settings on the imaging device 2 side can be specified (see the camera connection setting operation unit 322). As a result, when the user wants to update only the settings on the imaging device 2 side, without redoing all the settings in the entry mode, the settings can be efficiently changed in the advanced mode. It is assumed that there will also be cases where only the connection settings of the imaging device 2 need to be changed. Therefore, such advanced mode processing is useful for improving operation efficiency.

[0126] In the embodiment, in the advanced mode, at least the setting items of the connection details settings can be specified (see the detailed setting operation unit 323). As a result, when the user wants to update only the detailed settings, without redoing all the settings in the entry mode, the settings can be efficiently changed in the advanced mode.

[0127] In the embodiment, in the advanced mode, at least the setting item of the on / off setting of the FTP communication connection can be specified (see the FTP switch 320). As a result, the user can easily operate the on / off state of the communication connection in the advanced mode processing.

[0128] In the embodiment, the terminal connection setting operation unit 321, the camera connection setting operation unit 322, and the detailed setting operation unit 323 in the advanced mode area 303 are operable when the setting item for turning on / off the communication connection by the FTP switch 320 is set to on. This can prevent unnecessary setting operations from being started when the FTP communication connection is off.

[0129] In the embodiment, the setting screens (connection selection screen P3, terminal connection setting screen P4) for connection setting on the information processing apparatus (staff terminal 1) side in the entry mode and the setting screens (P3, P4) for connection setting on the information processing apparatus (staff terminal 1) side in the advanced mode are screens that show the setting contents in the same manner. This makes it easier for the user to understand that the same setting items for the connection setting of the staff terminal 1 can be operated in the entry mode and the advanced mode.

[0130] In the embodiment, the setting screen (camera connection setting screen P5) for connection setting on the imaging apparatus 2 side in the entry mode and the setting screen (P5) for connection setting on the imaging apparatus 2 side in the advanced mode are screens that show the setting contents in the same manner. This makes it easier for the user to understand that the same setting items for the connection setting of the imaging apparatus 2 can be operated in the entry mode and the advanced mode.

[0131] The UI control unit 31 of the embodiment is configured to display a screen (completion screen P9) on which an operation for instructing the execution of a communication connection test is possible when the communication connection setting in the entry mode is completed. This allows the user to easily proceed to the connection test when the communication connection setting is completed in the entry mode and confirm whether the settings are appropriate.

[0132] The connection setting start screen 300 of the embodiment enables an operation for instructing the execution of a communication connection test (see connection test area 302). As a result, the user can perform a connection test operation at any timing on the connection setting start screen 300. For example, it is normally assumed that a change in the communication connection setting is required due to a change in the communication environment at the event site or the like. In such a case, the setting change is effective in the advanced mode. At that time, it is desired to confirm whether the setting has been correctly changed by performing a connection test. Assuming such a use case, it is extremely operable that the connection test can be performed from the same connection setting start screen 300 when the setting is changed in the advanced mode.

[0133] The staff terminal 1 of the embodiment includes a communication control unit 32 that controls communication with the imaging device 2 based on the communication connection setting managed by the connection setting management unit 33. The communication control unit 32 enables image transfer from the imaging device 2 during the communication connection test, and the UI control unit 31 performs a process of displaying the transferred image (see FIG. 22). As a result, the camera staff can actually check the transfer of the captured image when the connection setting is made or changed. At events such as weddings, since it is a situation where the failure of image transfer cannot occur, it is desirable for the camera staff to be able to confirm whether the image transfer can be surely performed by the connection test.

[0134] The UI control unit 31 of the embodiment performs a process of causing a display indicating the error content to be executed when an error occurs during the communication connection test (see FIGS. 20 and 21). As a result, the camera staff can check the inconvenience of the setting by the connection test when the connection setting is made or changed. Therefore, it can be targeted for redoing the setting or the like.

[0135] The communication connection setting with the imaging device 2 of the embodiment assumes a communication connection setting of wired communication or short-range wireless communication. Wired communication is communication via a transmission line such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable. Short-range wireless communication refers to wireless communication with a short communication distance, specifically including communication based on standards such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, and information transmission via infrared communication. That is, the present disclosure is applicable to communication between the information processing device (staff terminal 1) and the imaging device 2 at a proximate position.

[0136] In the embodiment, it is assumed that the entry mode and the advanced mode can be arbitrarily selected on the connection setting start screen 300. However, for example, only the entry mode may be available for the first time when communication connection settings have never been performed. Also, on a project-by-project basis, only the entry mode may be available for the first time. By enabling the advanced mode area 303 to be operable after going through the entry mode, the advanced mode can be positioned as an interface for some setting changes.

[0137] The technology of the present disclosure can be applied to communication connection settings for transferring captured images in various events such as sports events, in addition to captured images in events related to marriage.

[0138] The program of the embodiment is a program that causes a device such as a CPU, DSP, or the like, or a device including these, to execute processing as shown in FIG. 10. That is, the program of the embodiment is a program that causes the information processing device 70 to execute the processing of the entry mode that detects user input for a plurality of setting items provided on a plurality of setting screens in the process of displaying a plurality of setting screens for communication connection settings with the imaging device 2 in a predetermined order, and the processing of the advanced mode that displays a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detects user input for the setting screen.

[0139] Such a program can be implemented, for example, in a staff terminal 1 equipped with the above-described communication setting interface in a mobile terminal device, a personal computer, or other devices capable of executing information processing.

[0140] A program for realizing such a staff terminal 1 can be pre-recorded in an HDD as a recording medium built into a device such as a computer device, or in a ROM in a microcomputer having a CPU. Alternatively, it can be temporarily or permanently stored (recorded) in a removable recording medium such as a flexible disk, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), an MO (Magneto Optical) disk, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a Blu-ray Disc (registered trademark), a magnetic disk, a semiconductor memory, or a memory card. Such a removable recording medium can be provided as so-called packaged software. In addition to installing such a program from a removable recording medium to a personal computer or the like, it can also be downloaded from a download site via a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet.

[0141] Also, according to such a program, it is suitable for widespread provision of the staff terminal 1 of the embodiment. For example, by downloading the program to a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone or a tablet, an imaging device, a mobile phone, a personal computer, a still camera, a video camera, a game device, a video device, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc., the smartphone or the like can be made to function as the staff terminal 1 of the present disclosure.

[0142] Note that the effects described in this specification are merely examples and are not limited, and there may be other effects.

[0143] Note that the present technology can also adopt the following configurations. (1) During the process in which a plurality of setting screens for communication connection settings with an imaging device are displayed in a predetermined order, detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens in a first connection setting mode process; Based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items, displaying a corresponding setting screen and detecting user input for the setting screen in a second connection setting mode process; An information processing apparatus including a user interface control unit that performs the above. Information processing apparatus. (2) A connection setting management unit that performs communication connection settings according to user input detected by the user interface control unit in the process of the first connection setting mode, and updates the communication connection settings according to user input detected by the user interface control unit in the process of the second connection setting mode after the process of the first connection setting mode. The information processing apparatus according to (1) above. (3) The user interface control unit Displays a connection setting start screen that enables both the start operation of the first connection setting mode and the designation operation of the setting items of the second connection setting mode. The information processing apparatus according to (1) or (2) above. (4) In the first connection setting mode, setting screens related to a plurality of setting items including information processing apparatus side connection settings and imaging device side connection settings are sequentially displayed. In the second connection setting mode, at least the setting items of the information processing apparatus side connection settings can be designated. The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3) above. (5) In the first connection setting mode, setting screens related to a plurality of setting items including information processing apparatus side connection settings and imaging device side connection settings are sequentially displayed. In the second connection setting mode, at least the setting items of the imaging device side connection settings can be designated. The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (4) above. (6) In the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including information processing apparatus side connection setting, imaging apparatus side connection setting, and connection detail setting are sequentially displayed. In the second connection setting mode, at least the setting items of the connection detail setting can be specified. The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (5) above. (7) In the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including communication connection on / off setting, information processing apparatus side connection setting, and imaging apparatus side connection setting are sequentially displayed. In the second connection setting mode, at least the setting items of the communication connection on / off setting can be specified. The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (6) above. (8) In the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including communication connection on / off setting, information processing apparatus side connection setting, and imaging apparatus side connection setting are sequentially displayed. In the second connection setting mode, when the setting item of the communication connection on / off setting is on, the information processing apparatus side connection setting and the imaging apparatus side connection setting can be specified. The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (7) above. (9) In the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including information processing apparatus side connection setting are sequentially displayed. In the second connection setting mode, the information processing apparatus side connection setting can be specified. The setting screen for the information processing apparatus side connection setting in the first connection setting mode and the setting screen for the information processing apparatus side connection setting in the second connection setting mode are screens showing the setting contents in the same manner. The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (8) above. (10) In the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including imaging device side connection settings are sequentially displayed. In the second connection setting mode, the imaging device side connection setting can be specified. The setting screen for the imaging device side connection setting in the first connection setting mode and the setting screen for the imaging device side connection setting in the second connection setting mode are screens that show the setting contents in the same manner. The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (9) above. (11) When the communication connection setting according to the first connection setting mode is completed, the user interface control unit displays a screen on which an operation for instructing execution of a communication connection test is possible. The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (10) above. (12) The connection setting start screen enables an operation for instructing execution of a communication connection test. The information processing apparatus according to (3) above. (13) It includes a communication control unit that controls communication with the imaging device based on the communication connection setting managed by the connection setting management unit. During the communication connection test, the communication control unit causes image transfer from the imaging device to be performed, and the user interface control unit performs a process of displaying the transferred image. The information processing apparatus according to (2) above. (14) When an error occurs during the communication connection test, the user interface control unit performs a process of causing a display indicating the error content to be executed. The information processing apparatus according to (13) above. (15) The communication connection setting with the imaging device is a communication connection setting for wired communication or short - range wireless communication. The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (14) above. (16) In the process of displaying a plurality of setting screens for communication connection settings with an imaging device in a predetermined order, a process of a first connection setting mode for detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens, A process of a second connection setting mode for displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, An information processing method performed by an information processing device. (17) In the process of displaying a plurality of setting screens for communication connection settings with an imaging device in a predetermined order, a process of a first connection setting mode for detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens, A process of a second connection setting mode for displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, A program for causing an information processing device to execute.

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[0144] 1 Staff terminal 2 Imaging device 3 Personal computer 4 Server device 5 Client terminal 6 Network 31 UI control unit 32 Communication control unit 33 Connection setting management unit 70 Information processing device 71 CPU 110 Project list screen 120 Event screen 134 Communication icon 140 Single display screen 300 Connection setting start screen 301 Entry mode area 302 Connection test area 303 Advanced mode area 310 Setup button 311 Test button 320 FTP Switch 321 Terminal Connection Setting Operation Section 322 Camera Connection Setting Operation Section 323 Detailed Setting Operation Section 351 Connection Test First Screen 352 Connection Test Second Screen 353 Connection Test Third Screen

Claims

1. A processing of a first connection setting mode for detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens in a process in which the plurality of setting screens for communication connection setting with an imaging device are displayed in a predetermined order, A processing of a second connection setting mode for displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, A user interface control unit that performs the above, In the first connection setting mode, setting screens related to a plurality of setting items including information processing device side connection setting and imaging device side connection setting are sequentially displayed, In the second connection setting mode, at least the setting items of the information processing device side connection setting are made specifiable An information processing device.

2. A processing of a first connection setting mode for detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens in a process in which the plurality of setting screens for communication connection setting with an imaging device are displayed in a predetermined order, A processing of a second connection setting mode for displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, A user interface control unit that performs the above, In the first connection setting mode, setting screens related to a plurality of setting items including information processing device side connection setting and imaging device side connection setting are sequentially displayed, In the second connection setting mode, at least the setting items of the imaging device side connection setting are made specifiable An information processing device.

3. A processing of a first connection setting mode for detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens in a process in which the plurality of setting screens for communication connection setting with an imaging device are displayed in a predetermined order, A processing of a second connection setting mode for displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, A user interface control unit that performs the above, In the first connection setting mode, setting screens related to a plurality of setting items including information processing device side connection setting, imaging device side connection setting, and connection detail setting are sequentially displayed, In the second connection setting mode, at least the setting items of the connection detail setting are made specifiable An information processing device. The process of detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens during the process in which the plurality of setting screens for communication connection settings with the imaging device are displayed in a predetermined order, and the processing of the first connection setting mode; The process of displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, and the processing of the second connection setting mode; A user interface control unit that performs the above; In the first connection setting mode, setting screens related to a plurality of setting items including communication connection on / off setting, information processing device side connection setting, and imaging device side connection setting are sequentially displayed; In the second connection setting mode, at least the setting item of the communication connection on / off setting can be designated. An information processing device. The process of detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens during the process in which the plurality of setting screens for communication connection settings with the imaging device are displayed in a predetermined order, and the processing of the first connection setting mode; The process of displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, and the processing of the second connection setting mode; A user interface control unit that performs the above; In the first connection setting mode, setting screens related to a plurality of setting items including communication connection on / off setting, information processing device side connection setting, and imaging device side connection setting are sequentially displayed; In the second connection setting mode, when the setting item of the communication connection on / off setting is on, the information processing device side connection setting and the imaging device side connection setting can be designated. An information processing device. The process of detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens during the process in which the plurality of setting screens for communication connection settings with the imaging device are displayed in a predetermined order, and the processing of the first connection setting mode; The process of displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, and the processing of the second connection setting mode; A user interface control unit that performs the above; In the first connection setting mode, setting screens related to a plurality of setting items including imaging device side connection setting are sequentially displayed; In the second connection setting mode, the imaging device side connection setting can be designated. The setting screen for the imaging device side connection setting in the first connection setting mode and the setting screen for the imaging device side connection setting in the second connection setting mode are screens that show the setting contents in the same manner. An information processing apparatus.

7. Processing of a first connection setting mode for detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens in a process in which a plurality of setting screens for communication connection setting with an imaging device are displayed in a predetermined order, Processing of a second connection setting mode for displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, An information processing apparatus comprising a user interface control unit that performs the above. When the communication connection setting by the first connection setting mode is completed, the user interface control unit displays a screen on which an operation for instructing execution of a communication connection test is possible. An information processing apparatus.

8. Processing of a first connection setting mode for detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens in a process in which a plurality of setting screens for communication connection setting with an imaging device are displayed in a predetermined order, Processing of a second connection setting mode for displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, An information processing apparatus comprising a user interface control unit that performs the above. The user interface control unit displays a connection setting start screen in which both the start operation of the first connection setting mode and the designation operation of the setting items of the second connection setting mode are possible, and an operation for instructing execution of a communication connection test is possible on the connection setting start screen. An information processing apparatus.

9. An information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a connection setting management unit that performs communication connection setting according to user input detected by the user interface control unit in the processing of the first connection setting mode and updates the communication connection setting according to user input detected by the user interface control unit in the processing of the second connection setting mode after the processing of the first connection setting mode. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The user interface control unit displays a connection setting start screen in which both the start operation of the first connection setting mode and the designation operation of the setting items of the second connection setting mode are possible. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. In the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including the information processing device side connection setting are sequentially displayed. In the second connection setting mode, the information processing device side connection setting can be specified. The setting screen for the information processing device side connection setting in the first connection setting mode and the setting screen for the information processing device side connection setting in the second connection setting mode are screens that show the setting contents in the same manner. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. A communication control unit that controls communication with the imaging device based on the communication connection setting managed by the connection setting management unit is provided. The communication control unit causes image transfer from the imaging device to be performed during a communication connection test. The user interface control unit performs a process of displaying a transferred image. The information processing device according to claim 9.

13. The user interface control unit performs a process of causing a display indicating error contents to be executed when an error occurs during the communication connection test. The information processing device according to claim 12.

14. The communication connection setting with the imaging device is a communication connection setting for wired communication or short-range wireless communication. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. An information processing device A process of the first connection setting mode for detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens in the process of sequentially displaying a plurality of setting screens for communication connection setting with an imaging device, A process of the second connection setting mode for displaying a corresponding setting screen based on a designation operation for a part of the plurality of setting items and detecting user input for the setting screen, is performed. In the process of the first connection setting mode, setting screens for a plurality of setting items including the information processing device side connection setting and the imaging device side connection setting are sequentially displayed. In the process of the second connection setting mode, at least one of the setting items of the information processing device side connection setting or the setting items of the imaging device side connection setting can be specified. An information processing method.

16. In an information processing device A process of the first connection setting mode for detecting user input for a plurality of setting items provided on the plurality of setting screens in the process of sequentially displaying a plurality of setting screens for communication connection setting with an imaging device Based on a specified operation for some of the plurality of setting items, display a corresponding setting screen and detect user input to the setting screen in the second connection setting mode process; Execute; In the process of the first connection setting mode, sequentially display setting screens related to a plurality of setting items including information processing device side connection settings and imaging device side connection settings; In the process of the second connection setting mode, make it possible to specify at least one of the setting items of the information processing device side connection settings or the setting items of the imaging device side connection settings; Program.

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