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`(12) Official Gazette for Kokai Patent Applications (A)
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`Patent No.: Hei8(1996)-315106
`(43) Publication Date: November 29, 1996
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`(21) Application Number: Kokai No.: Hei7(1995)-114208
`(22) Filing Date: May 12, 1995
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`(71) Applicant: 000005108
`Hitachi, Ltd.
`4-6, Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
`(72) Inventor: Shoichi Murase
`c/o. Central Research Laboratory, Hitachi, Ltd.
`1-280, Higashi-Koigakubo, Kokubunji City, Tokyo
`(72) Inventor: Takehisa Hayashi
`c/o. Central Research Laboratory, Hitachi, Ltd.
`1-280, Higashi-Koigakubo, Kokubunji City, Tokyo
`(74) Representative: Attorney Toshiyuki Usuda
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`(54) [Title of the Invention] Digital Camera and Image Data Distribution System
`(57) [Abstract]
`[Problem] The primary purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel digital camera which is
`capable of appropriately guaranteeing the rights of the image photographer, and an image data distribution
`system utilizing the camera; further, the purpose is to provide a digital camera which is capable of easily
`inputting various necessary information photographer identification code, etc. in the for pay distribution of
`image data.
`[Constitution] In a digital camera comprising a means for storing encrypted image data in memory, the
`storing means is caused to include a means for storing the identification code of the photographer together
`with the image data in data memory 21. The storing means comprises a means which conducts identity
`verification by utilizing the unique identification code of the photographer, which has already been stored,
`and a password corresponding to this identification code, and then sets up the identification code of the
`information inputter as the photographer’s identification code. The image data distribution system
`comprises an image data base for registering image data sent to the network accompanied at least by the
`photographer’s identification code; and a bank account data base for recording the account balances
`relative to the users of these information terminals and the photographer.
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`[Claims]
`[Claim 1] Digital camera comprising a means for storing image data obtained by encrypting photographed
`image signals in memory,
`wherein the storing means includes a means for storing the identification code of the photographer together
`with the image data in the memory.
`[Claim 2] Digital camera of Claim 1,
`wherein the storing means is a means which verifies the unique identification code of the photographer,
`which has already been stored, and a password corresponding to this identification code against the
`inputted identification code and password,
`and which stores the identification code of the information inputter as the photographer’s identification
`code, if the identity verification is confirmed.
`[Claim 3] Digital camera of Claims 1 or 2,
`wherein the storing means comprises a means for storing not only the identification code but also
`photographing position information together with the image data in the memory.
`[Claim 4] Digital camera of Claim 3,
`comprising a Global Positioning System as a means for detecting the photographing position information.
`[Claim 5] Digital camera of any of Claims 1 to 4,
`wherein the storing means comprises a means for storing necessary additional information such as a
`signature of the photographed person indicating their permission, photographing conditions, photographing
`date and time, title, memo, etc. together with the image data in the memory.
`[Claim 6] Digital camera of Claim 5,
`comprising a handwriting inputting device as a means for inputting the additional information.
`[Claim 7] Digital camera of any of Claims 1 to 6,
`wherein the storing means comprises a means for encrypting the stored information.
`[Claim 8] Digital camera of any of Claims 1 to 7,
`comprising a communication interface for sending the information stored by the storing means to the image
`data base through a network.
`[Claim 9] Digital camera of any of Claims 1 to 8,
`comprising a connection interface for transferring the information to an external memory.
`[Claim 10] Digital camera of any of Claims 1 to 9,
`wherein the external memory comprises a communication interface for sending the stored information to
`the image data base through a network.
`[Claim 11] Image data distribution system comprising at least
`an image data base for registering image data sent by the digital camera accompanied at least by the
`photographer’s identification code,
`a multiple number of information terminals connected to the data base through networks,
`a bank account data base for recording the account balances relative to the users of these information
`terminals and the photographer,
`a means for searching the image data based on the requests made by the individual information terminals
`and delivering the searched image data to the requesting information terminals, and
`a means for withdrawing compensation for the delivered image data from the bank accounts of the users
`and remitting it to the bank account of the photographer.
`[Detailed Explanation of the Invention]
`[0001]
`[Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a digital camera and an image data
`distribution system which can be preferably utilized to exchange image data through internet or personal
`computer networks.
`[0002]
`[Prior Art] In recent years, the number of the participants in internet or personal computer networks has
`drastically increased. These networks provide various types of services such as electronic messages,
`electronic catalogue shopping, etc. Amongst these services, the Bulletin Board System is a service which
`enables the users to exchange information, and which is frequently utilized. Such Electronic News and
`Bulletin Board System is divided into several groups according to the themes for information exchange,
`and information can be registered or browsed by specifying a group of interest.
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`[0003] In the initial stage, the exchanged information has primarily involved information written in letter
`characters (hereafter, referred to as “text”). However, in recent years, the communication speed and the
`computer processing speed have been increased, which has made it possible to exchange image data having
`larger data amounts than text, such as stationary images or motion images, etc. The provision of
`information has traditionally been conducted free of charge, but information provision methods which
`charge fees have started attracting attention. An example of a specific method for paying compensation to
`the information provider is Superdistribution, etc. (see Application Filing No.: Hei2(1990)-211406, for
`example).
`[0004] Subsequently, the actions to be taken by the user at the time of registering/browsing information is
`explained below. In the case of text, at the time of registering the text, the text is inputted through the use
`of a keyboard into the user’s terminal computer (information terminal) at hand; and the inputted text is
`transferred through a communication interface to a server machine of a network. At the time of browsing
`the text, the text is transferred from the server machine of the network through the communication interface
`to a terminal computer of another user, and the transferred text is shown in a display. In the case of an
`image, the actions taken at the time of browsing the image are the same as the actions taken relative to the
`text; however, the actions taken at the time of registering the image are different from the actions taken
`relative to the text.
`[0005] First of all, an image is photographed by a digital camera, and the image is recorded as image data.
`Subsequently, the recorded image data are transferred to a terminal computer. In transferring image data, a
`communication interface is utilized in some cases, or portable memory such as memory card or Magneto-
`Optical disks, etc. are utilized in other cases. Additional information such as a title, etc. may be inputted
`and added to the image data when the image data are transferred to the terminal computer, and the resulting
`data are saved as photographed data. When this file is sent through the communication interface to a server
`machine of a network, it becomes registered.
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`[0006] If a fee is charged for the utilization of the registered image, the name of the photographer which
`shows who photographed the image is required in order to pay the compensation for the provided image.
`However, traditionally the name of the photographer who photographed the image has added when the
`image was transferred from the terminal computer to the server machine; thus it has not been guaranteed
`that the name of the photographer was correct. In other words, in the traditional system, someone who is
`not the photographer of the image but who obtains the image data falsely could add their name to the image
`as the photographer, and register the image in the server machine, which has been problematic.
`[0007] In addition to the above, when the registered image data amount was increased, it became necessary
`to search the image data of interest. A multidirectional search required a large amount of additional
`information at the time of search. It has taken a large amount of time and labor to input such additional
`information, which has been problematic. When the additional information is inputted, traditionally the
`additional information has been recorded in a notebook which has been separately carried, the image has
`been transferred to the terminal computer; and then the additional information has been inputted into the
`terminal computer, by referring to the notebook. These operations are cumbersome, and mistakes could be
`easily made.
`[0008] Moreover, when a person or creative contents are photographed, it has been necessary to obtain
`permission from the person who was photographed. Due to this reason, the signature has sometimes
`obtained from the photographed person in order to show their permission regarding the use of the image in
`question. This signature is recorded in the notebook which has been separately carried, which caused a
`problem that the correspondence between the image in question and the signature is question could not be
`guaranteed.
`[0009]
`[Problem that the Invention is to Solve] The primary purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel
`digital camera which is capable of appropriately guaranteeing the rights of the image photographer, and an
`image data distribution system utilizing the camera.
`[0010] Another purpose of the present invention is to provide an improved digital camera with which the
`user can easily input various types of information (the identification code of the photographer, the signature
`of the photographed person indicating their permission, photographing position, photographing conditions,
`photographing date, title, memo, etc.) required in image data distribution involving fees.
`[0011]
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`[Means for Solving the Problem] The above-stated problem of the present invention can be solved by the
`following: Digital camera comprising a means for storing image data obtained by encrypting photographed
`image signals in memory, wherein the storing means includes a means for storing the identification code of
`the photographer together with the image data in the memory. In this way, the identification code is
`inputted by the photographer at the time of photographing the image, and thus the correct identification
`code is stored in the memory.
`[0012] Furthermore, the storing means is a means which verifies the unique identification code of the
`photographer, which has already been stored, and a password corresponding to this identification code
`against the inputted identification code and password, and which stores the identification code of the
`information inputter as the photographer’s identification code, if the identity verification is confirmed. In
`this way, the stored photographer’s identification code can be secured to a greater degree.
`[0013] Moreover, the image data distribution system is preferably a system which comprises an image data
`base for registering image data sent to the network accompanied at least by the photographer’s
`identification code; a bank account data base for recording the account balances relative to the users of
`these information terminals and the photographer; and a means for paying compensation to the bank
`account of the photographer having the identification code, if an image has been utilized on an information
`terminal. As the photographer’s identification code has been correctly added, by utilizing this system, the
`inconvenience of compensation paid to somebody else can be avoided.
`[0014] [Effects] The storing means preferably comprises a means for storing not only the identification
`code but also necessary additional information such as photographing position information, signature of the
`photographed person indicating their permission, photographing conditions (at least one of shutter speed,
`diaphragm, or zoom ratio), photographing date and time, title, memo, etc.; a Global Positioning System;
`and a handwriting inputting device, etc. together with the image data in the memory. In this way, inputting
`at the photographing site is made easier.
`[0015] Moreover, it is preferable to cause the storing means to include a means for encrypting the stored
`information. In this way, the inconvenience of alteration of the stored information can be avoided.
`[0016] Moreover, the digital camera of the present invention preferably comprises either a communication
`interface for sending the information stored by the storing means to the image data base through a network,
`or a connection interface for transferring the information to an external memory. In this way, the
`information can be sent from the digital camera to the image data base, not through any information
`terminal.
`[0017]
`[Working Examples] A detailed explanation of the digital camera and the image data processing system of
`the present invention is further provided below by referring to a working example shown in the drawings.
`[0018] Figure 1 shows a full view of digital camera 10. On its front panel, power switch 11, photographing
`unit 12 consisting of a photographing element (for example, CCD) and a lens, and sound inputting unit 13
`utilizing a microphone are provided. On its rear panel, display device 14 equipped with a handwritten
`inputting mechanism is provided; and on its sides, headphone terminal 15, wired communication
`connection terminal 16, and portable memory connection terminal 17 are provided. In addition, inputting
`pen 18 is attached.
`[0019] Display device 14 is fabricated by attaching a tablet having a transparent electrode onto the front
`panel of a liquid crystal display, and it functions as the handwritten inputting device. When pen 18 is
`caused to be in contact with the characters, marks, etc. which are displayed on the display, or pen 18 writes
`characters, etc., the coordinates of the contacted spots are detected. The displayed characters, marks, etc.
`serve as the soft key board.
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` Moreover, the liquid crystal display can be utilized as the finder for the photographed image signals.
`[0020] Figure 2 shows a circuit block of digital camera 10. In Figure 2, reference numeral 6 represents
`CODEC which encrypts the image signals in photographing unit 12 to render them into image data, and
`decodes the data; 7 represents CODEC which encrypts the sound signals in sound inputting unit 13 to
`render them into sound data, and decodes the data; 20 represents a microprocessor (hereafter, referred to as
`“CPU”) which controls the operations of camera 10; 21 represents a data memory (hard disk) which stores
`the image data and the photographer’s identification code, etc.; 22 represents a program memory (ROM)
`which stores the programs executed by CPU20; 23 represents a work memory (RAM) which is utilized by
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`CPU20 for its operations; 24 represents a clock consisting of a crystal oscillator and semiconductor
`integrated circuits; 25 represents a Global Positioning System for detecting the photographing position; 26
`represents a headphone amplifier; 27 represents a wireless communication interface; 28 represents a wired
`communication interface; 29 represents a portable memory interface, which is the connection interface for
`the portable memory; and 30 represents an internal bus.
`[0021] Wired communication connection terminal 16 is a terminal which connects wired communication
`interface 28 to the wired communication path (ISDN); and portable memory connection terminal 17 is a
`terminal which connects portable memory interface 29 to the portable memory (besides a memory card,
`this may be a Magneto-Optical disk or a hard disk device) utilized as the external memory. Moreover, for
`the external memory, a stationary memory may be utilized besides the portable memory. In such case, the
`structure of the terminal needs to be altered.
`[0022] Wireless communication interface 27 may be constituted, for example with a cellular phone
`handset. Moreover, Global Positioning System 25 receives the radio waves sent from a multiple number of
`devoted satellites, and measures the transmission time duration (namely the distance) based on the time
`duration difference between the transmitted time point and the time point indicated by the system to
`calculate the position of the system. Generally speaking, this system is utilized for car navigation and
`surveying, but no high level of accuracy is required for this purpose. Thus the system may be constituted in
`a compact size.
`[0023] Roughly speaking, digital camera 10 has the following three functions: authentication of the
`photographer, photographing, and registration. In the stage of authentication of the photographer, the
`photographer’s identification code (hereafter, referred to as the “photographer’s ID”) is set up. This setting
`is established immediately after power-up. In the stage of photographing, various types of data such as the
`photographer’s ID, photographing position, photographing conditions, and photographing time and date are
`stored together with the corresponding image data in data memory 21. In the stage of registration,
`additional information such as a signature of the photographed person indicating their permission, title,
`memo, etc. is added to the above-stated data, and thus photograph data 31 (see Figure 3 and Figure 4) is
`completed. Photograph data 31 are encrypted, transmitted to the communication paths or transferred to the
`portable memory, and then registered in the image data base.
`[0024] Responding to a command sent from CPU20, display device 14 displays the following three
`screens: the screen showing the authentication of the photographer, the finder screen shown at the time of
`photographing, and the registration screen shown at the time of registration. Moreover, display device 14
`transmits the data inputted by pen 18 or manually to CPU20.
`[0025] As a response to a command sent by CPU20 at the time of photographing, the image data and the
`photographing conditions are transmitted from photographing unit 12 to data memory 21. In the case of
`photographing a motion picture, based on a command sent from CPU20, the sound data are transmitted to
`data memory 21.
`[0026] Responding to a command sent from CPU20 at the time of photographing, Global Positioning
`System 25 transmits the current position data to data memory 21. Responding to a command sent from
`CPU20 at the time of photographing, clock 24 transmits the current time and date data to CPU20 data
`memory 21. Responding to a command sent from CPU20 at the time of confirming the photographed
`motion picture, headphone amplifier 26 transmits the sounds signals sent from data memory 21, through
`headphone terminal 15, to the headphone to cause the sounds to be effectuated.
`[0027] At the time of registration, responding to a command sent from CPU 20, wired communication
`interface 28 transmits encrypted photograph data 32 (see Figure 3) stored in data memory 21 to the
`communication paths; in the case of impossibility of communication, this is communicated to CPU20. At
`the time of registration, responding to a command sent from CPU 20, wireless communication interface 27
`transmits encrypted photograph data 32 to the networks. At the time of registration, responding to a
`command sent from CPU 20, portable memory interface 29 transmits encrypted photograph data 32 to the
`portable memory. Moreover, the portable memory is later connected to the communication paths in the
`networks.
`[0028] Figure 3 shows the constitution of the contents stored in data memory 21. Data memory 21 consists
`of photograph data 31, encrypted photograph data 32, photographer’s ID storage 33, and password table 34.
`One set of photograph data 31 are generated for each photographing occasion; and as shown in Figure 4,
`one set of photograph data 31 consists of image data 40, sound data 41, photographer’s ID 42, title 43,
`photographing time and date 44, photographing position 45, photographing conditions 46, memo 47, and
`signature of the photographed person indicating their permission 48. However, in the case in which image
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`data 40 are a stationary image, sound data 41 are not included in photograph data 31; title 43, memo 47,
`and signature of the photographed person indicating their permission 48 are not included in photograph
`data 31 if they are not inputted at the time of registration.
`[0029] Encrypted photograph data 32 are data which are generated by encrypting photograph data 31
`before photograph data 31 are transmitted or transferred; and encrypted photograph data 32 are deleted
`after they are transmitted or transferred. Encrypting is executed according to the encrypting algorithm,
`which is stated later.
`[0030] Photographer’s ID storage 33 is set up at the time of authenticating the photographer, and
`photographer’s ID 42 to identify the person who is currently photographing is stored.
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`Password table 34 is a table which preliminarily stores the password corresponding to photographer’s ID
`42. The password has been encrypted before it is stored.
`[0031] Figure 5 shows program memory 22. Program memory 22 stores photographer authentication
`procedures 50, photographing procedures 51, registration procedures 52, and encrypting algorithm 53 for
`encrypting the photograph data. These procedures are explained in detail later. Encrypting algorithm 53
`replaces each bit of the photograph data according to a certain pre-determined order with which it would be
`difficult for any third party to decipher the encrypted data.
`[0032] Figure 6 shows the photographer authentication screen which is displayed by display device 14 at
`the time of photographer authentication. This screen consists of photographer’s ID inputting text field 60,
`password inputting text field 61, and soft keyboard 62.
`[0033] The photographer inputs the photographer’s ID in the form of a name in photographer’s ID
`inputting text field 60 by utilizing soft keyboard 62. Subsequently, the photographer inputs their password
`in password inputting text field 61 by utilizing soft keyboard 62. When the confirmation key on soft
`keyboard 62 is selected, CPU20 verifies the inputted password against the password shown in table 34.
`When the verification is completed, photographer’s ID 42 is stored in data memory 21, and the screen shifts
`to the finder screen.
`[0034] As shown in Figure 7, finder screen consists of finder screen button 70, registration screen button
`71, finder 72, motion picture photographing button 73, stationary picture photographing button 74, and
`zoom button 75.
`[0035] Finder screen button 70 indicates that the finder screen is now being shown, and it is highlighted.
`When it is selected, no operation takes place. Finder 72 constantly displays the image inputted by
`photographing unit 12. Motion picture photographing button 73, when it is selected once, starts
`photographing a motion picture; and when it is selected once again, it stops photographing the motion
`picture. When the stationary picture photographing button is pressed, one frame of the displayed image is
`photographed. As stated above, various pieces of information such as the photographer’s ID, photographing
`position, photographing conditions, and photographing time and date are stored together with the
`corresponding image data, and photograph data 31 stated in the previous paragraph are generated.
`Moreover, zoom button 75 controls zooming for photographing unit 12. When registration screen button
`71 is selected, the screen shifts to the registration screen shown in Figure 8.
`[0036] Figure 8 shows the registration screen. The registration screen consists of finder screen button 70,
`registration screen button 71, photograph data selecting button 80, photograph data transmitting button 81,
`photograph data recording button 82, photograph data deleting button 83, title inputting text field 84,
`photographer’s ID display 85, image display 86, image reproducing button 87, memo inputting text field
`88, text field for the photographed person’s signature indicating their permission 89, and display 90 for the
`photographing time and date, photographing position, and photographing conditions.
`[0037] Registration screen button 71 indicates that the registration processing screen is now being shown,
`and it is highlighted. When it is selected, no operation takes place. When photograph data selecting button
`80 is selected, photograph data 31 stated in the previous paragraph, which are to be processed, is switched
`to the next set of photograph data 31 in the order of time and date. When title inputting text field 84 is
`selected, the desired title can be manually inputted by handwriting; after the input is converted into a
`character string, it is added to photograph data 31.
`[0038] Photographer’s ID display 85 displays the photographer’s ID, which has been added to photograph
`data 31 at the time of photographing. Image display 86 displays image data 40 stored in photograph data
`31. In the case of a motion picture, when image reproducing button 87 is selected, the motion picture is
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`reproduced together with sound data 41.
`[0039] When memo inputting text field 88 is selected, a memo can be manually inputted through
`handwriting; after the input is converted into a character string, it is added to photograph data 31. When
`text field for the photographed person’s signature indicating their permission 89 is selected, a signature can
`be manually inputted through handwriting, and the inputted signature is added to photograph data 31 as is
`in the form of graphic data. This completes photograph data 31.
`[0040] Display 90 displays the photographing time and date, photographing position, and photographing
`conditions, which have been added to photograph data 31 at the time of photographing.
`[0041] When photograph data transmitting button 81 is selected, photograph data 31, which is currently
`displayed, are encrypted, and transmitted to the networks through wireless communication interface 27 or
`wired communication interface 28. When photograph data recording button 82 is selected, photograph data
`31, which are currently displayed, are encrypted, and transmitted to the portable memory through portable
`memory interface 29. Moreover, when photograph data deleting button 83 is selected, photograph data 31,
`which are currently displayed, are deleted from data memory 21. Moreover, when finder screen button 70
`is selected, the screen display returns to the finder screen shown in Figure 7.
`[0042] Figure 9 shows photographer authentication procedures 50. When the power is activated by power
`switch 11, CPU20 first of all sequentially reads photographer authentication procedures 50 stored in
`program memory 22; subsequently, CPU20 displays the photographer authentication screen on display
`device 14 (step 91), and waits for the input to be inputted (step 92). When photographer’s ID inputting text
`field 60 is selected, the photographer’s ID can be inputted in the form of a name.
`[0043] When the photographer’s ID is inputted by utilizing soft keyboard 62 (step 93), the status shifts to
`the input waiting stage (step 92). When password inputting text field 61 is selected, the password
`corresponding to the photographer’s ID can be inputted. When the password is inputted by utilizing soft
`keyboard 62 (step 94), the status shifts again to the input waiting stage (step 92). When the confirmation
`key on soft keyboard 62 is selected, the inputted password is verified against password table 34 stored in
`data memory 21 (step 95). If the photographer’s ID and the password match correctly, the photographer’s
`ID is stored in photographer’s ID storage 33 (step 96), and the subsequent photographing procedures 51 are
`executed (step 97). If the photographer’s ID and the password do not match, the status shifts back to the
`input waiting stage (step 92).
`[0044] Figure 10 shows photographing procedures 51.
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`First of all, the finder screen shown in Figure 7 is displayed in display device 14 (step 100), and the status
`shifts to the input waiting stage (step 101).
`[0045] When motion picture photographing button 73 is selected, first of all, empty photograph data 31 are
`generated in data memory 21 (step 103). Subsequently, not only the photographer’s ID stored in
`photographer’s ID storage 33 but also the photographing time and date, which have been obtained by a
`command sent to clock 24, the photographing position, which has been obtained by a command sent to
`Global Positioning System 25, and the photographing conditions, which have been obtained by a command
`sent to photographing units 12, are added to the generated photograph data 31 (step 104). Subsequently, a
`command for starting transferring of the image data to photograph data 31 are sent to photographing units
`12; and a command for starting transferring of the sound data to photograph data 31 are sent to sound
`inputting unit 13 (step 105). After these commands, the status shifts to the input waiting stage (step 106).
`[0046] When zoom button 75 is selected, the zoom function of photographing unit 12 is controlled (step
`107), and the status shifts back to the input waiting stage (step 106). When motion picture photographing
`button 73 is selected again, the commands for stopping transmitting the data to photograph data 31 are sent
`to photographing units 12 and sound inputting unit 13 (step 108), and the status shifts back to the input
`waiting stage (s