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`Patent Application Publication No.: H06-176114
`Publication Date: June 24, 1994
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`Application No.: H04-324268
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`Applicant: CANON INC.
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`Application Filing Date: December 3, 1992
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`Inventor(s): Yoichi YAMAGISHI
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`Title
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`IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSOR
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`Abstract:
`An image processing system which enables to detach an image pickup apparatus having an image pickup
`means to a CPU having a keyboard, a display, a control unit and an image pickup apparatus detachable
`detecting means. Further the image processing system comprising the control unit sets up a display content
`of the display in response to the detecting output by the image pickup apparatus detachable detecting means
`and enables to detach the image pickup apparatus having the image pickup means from the information
`processing system having the outer case position detecting means.
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`[CLAIMS]
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`1. An information processing system comprising:
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`an information processing apparatus having operation means, display means, control means, connection
`detecting means for detecting that an image pickup apparatus is connected; and
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`wherein the image pickup apparatus is removable, and the control means control display image setting of the
`display means based on output of the connection detecting means.
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`2. An information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the control means prohibit displaying images
`from the image pickup apparatus when the connection detecting means detect that the image pickup apparatus is not
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`3. An information processing system comprising:
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`an information processing apparatus having operation means, display means, control means;
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`an image pickup apparatus having image pickup means and program storage means; and
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`wherein the control means allow the image pickup means being
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`active when the image pickup apparatus is connected.
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`4. An information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the display means display output images of
`the image pickup means when the image pickup means are active; and display means display output images of
`memory means when the image pickup means are not active.
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`5. An information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the image pickup means have a functional
`part for photographing and the functional part is exposed outside of the information processing apparatus when the
`image pickup apparatus is connected.
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`DESCRIPTION
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`1. Field of the Invention
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`The present invention relates to an image processing system for photographing an image and an information
`processing system.
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`2. Related Background Art
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`In the past, electronic still cameras capable of recording still images on a recording medium such as a memory card
`having solid-state memory elements have been put on the market. Electronic pocketbooks and portable
`computers, for which memory cards can be used, have also been commercialized. For inputting an image to a
`portable computer or the like, an image photographed using an electronic still camera is recorded in a memory
`card and then the card is inserted into the portable computer so that the image is read out.
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`3. Problems to be Solved by the Invention
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`However, in the foregoing method of recording an image photographed by an electronic still camera on a memory
`card and inserting the card into a portable computer for image reading, many steps must be taken for photography.
`Moreover, both the electronic still camera and portable computer must be carried about. This is very inconvenient.
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`An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing system and information processing system for
`solving all or part of the aforesaid problems.
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`Another object of the present invention is to further improve the system regarding this embodiment that permits
`for expanded periods of use.
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`[Means for Solving the Problem]
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`In an effort to accomplish the foregoing objects, an image processing system is disclosed as the first embodiment
`of the present invention. The image processing system comprises an information processing apparatus including
`operating means for entering information, processing means for processing and outputting information entered at
`the operating means, and an interface for connecting an external apparatus, and an image pickup apparatus
`detachable from the interface, including image pickup means for picking up an object image, and storage means
`for storing programs one of which is run by the processing means to operate the image pickup means.
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`Furthermore, this invention is characterized wherein the aforesaid control means prohibit displaying images from
`the image pickup apparatus when the connection detecting means detect that the image pickup apparatus is not
`connected.
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`Furthermore, this invention is characterized by an information processing apparatus having operation means,
`display means, control means; an image pickup apparatus having image pickup means and program storage
`means; and wherein the control means allow the image pickup means being active when the image pickup
`apparatus is connected.
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`Additionally, the invention is further characterized by the display means display output images of the aforesaid
`image pickup means when the image pickup means are active; where the display means display output images of
`memory means when the image pickup means are not active.
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`Furthermore, the invention is characterized by the image pickup means having a functional part for photographing
`and the functional part is exposed outside of the information processing apparatus when the image pickup
`apparatus is connected.
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`An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
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`In FIGS. 1A and 1B, reference numeral 200 denotes an image pickup apparatus and 300 denotes an information
`processing apparatus.
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`The image pickup apparatus 200 comprises image pickup means 202, program storage means 50, an interface 52,
`and a connector 54.
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`Reference numeral 50 denotes program storage means for storing programs each describing imaging for the image
`pickup means 202. The stored programs are run by the information processing apparatus 300. 52 denotes an
`interface for providing the interface with the information processing apparatus 300. 54 denotes a connector for
`use in transferring a data signal or a control signal to or from the information processing apparatus 300 and
`supplying power to the program storage means 50.
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`The configuration of the image pickup means 202 will be described below.
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`Reference numeral 10 denotes a lens array. 12 denotes a shutter having a capability of a diaphragm. 14 denotes an
`image pickup element for converting an optical image into an electric signal. 16 denotes an A/D converter for
`converting analog output of the image pickup element 14 into a digital signal. 18 denotes a clock circuit for
`supplying a clock signal or a control signal to the image pickup element 14, A/D converter 16, memory control
`circuit 20, and D/A converter 36. The clock circuit 18 is controlled by a memory control circuit 20 and an image
`pickup control circuit 40. 22 denotes an image compression/extension circuit for compressing or extending data by
`performing adaptive discrete cosine transformation (ADCT) or the like. 24 denotes an image memory.
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`Reference numeral 30 denotes a shutter drive circuit for driving the shutter 12. 32 denotes a lens drive circuit for
`driving a focusing lens in the lens array 10. 34 denotes a distance measuring circuit for measuring a distance to an
`object. 36 denotes a photometry circuit for metering a brightness level of an object. 38 denotes a flash. 40 denotes
`an image pickup control circuit for controlling the whole of the image pickup means.
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`Reference numeral 42 denotes a power circuit. 44 denotes a battery. The power circuit 42 comprises a battery
`detector, a DC-DC converter, and a switch for selecting a block to be energized. The power circuit 42 detects the
`presence or absence of the battery 44, the type of the battery 44, and an amount of power remaining in the
`battery 44, controls the DC-DC converter according to the results of detection and an instruction sent from the
`image pickup control circuit 40, and supplies a required voltage to each component for a required time interval.
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`The image pickup control circuit 40 causes the lens drive circuit 32 to drive the focusing lens in the lens
`array 10 according to the result of measurement performed by the distance measuring circuit 34 and thus controls
`the lens array10 so that the lens array 10 comes into focus. Based on the result of photometry performed by the
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`photometry circuit 36, the image pickup control circuit 40determines the time interval of keeping the
`shutter 12 open using the shutter drive circuit 30 so as to provide an optimal magnitude of exposure.
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`The configuration of the information processing apparatus 300 will be described below.
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`Reference numeral 60 denotes control means for controlling the whole information processing
`apparatus 300. 62 denotes memory means for storing programs and variables for performing the operations,
`which will be described later, of the control means 60. 64 denotes a display means for displaying characters,
`images, and voice required with the run of a program in the control means 62; such as, a liquid crystal display unit
`or a loudspeaker. 66 denotes operating means for use in entering a variety of operational commands to be sent to
`the control means 60.
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`Reference numeral 68 denotes a power circuit. 70 denotes a battery. The power circuit 68 comprises a battery
`detector, a DC-DC converter, and a switch for selecting a block to be energized. The power circuit 68 detects the
`presence or absence of the battery 70, the type of the battery 70, and an amount of power remaining in the
`battery 70, controls the DC-DC converter according to the result of detection and the instruction sent from the
`control means 60, and then supplies required voltages for a required time interval.
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`Reference numeral 72 denotes an interface for providing the interface with the image pickup
`apparatus 200. 74 denotes a connector for use in transferring a data signal and a control signal to or from the
`image pickup apparatus 200 and supplying power to an interface 52 and the program storage means 50.
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`Reference numeral 76 denotes a recording medium 90 such as a hard disk or a memory card, or an interface for
`providing the interface with communication means 100. 78 denotes a connector for use in transferring a data
`signal and a control signal to or from the recording medium 90 and supplying power to the recording
`medium 90. 80 denotes a connector for use in transferring a data signal and a control signal to or from the
`communication means 100 and supplying power to the communication means 100.
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`Reference numeral 82 denotes an image pickup apparatus detachment detecting means for detecting the
`detachment of the image pickup apparatus 200 from the information processing apparatus 300 using a mechanical,
`electrical, or optical method.
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`Reference numeral 90 denotes a recording medium such as a hard disk or a memory card. 92 denotes a connector
`for use in transferring a data signal or a control signal to or from the information processing apparatus 300 and
`receiving power. 94 denotes an interface for providing the interface with the information processing
`apparatus 300. 96 denotes a recording area for use in recording an image signal.
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`Reference numeral 100 denotes a communication means for communicating with external equipment over a
`communication line. 102 denotes a connector for use in transferring a data signal and a control signal to or from
`the information processing apparatus 300 and receiving power. 104 denotes an interface for providing the
`interface with the information processing apparatus 300. 106denotes a communication control circuit for
`controlling the communication with external equipment. The communication control circuit controls
`communication according to the protocol of a layer to be connected by running a predetermined program, and
`converts, inversely converts, modulates, and demodulates data. 108denotes a connector for use in transferring a
`data signal and a control signal to or from external equipment over a communication line. The use of the
`connector 108permits transmission or other communication to or from external equipment directly or over a
`communication line.
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`The connectors 78, 80, 92, 102, and 108 can convey not only electric signals but also other various signals such as
`mechanical, optical, and acoustic signals. Needless to say, there is no problem in a configuration having pluralities of
`interfaces 76, connectors 78, connectors 80, recording media 90, and communication means 100, or in a
`configuration in which both or either of the recording medium 90 and communication means 100 is united with
`the information processing apparatus 300.
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`Referring to FIGS. 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, and 5, the operation of the first embodiment will be described. FIGS. 2A and 2B
`are a flowchart of a main routine in this embodiment.
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`When the power supply of the information processing apparatus 300 is turned on or when a new battery is loaded
`therein, the control means 60 resets flags and control variables, and runs a control program stored in an area of
`the memory means 62; such as, in operating system (S1). By running the control program, the control
`means 60 receives a signal from a main switch in the operating means 66.
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`When the main switch in the operating means 66 is off (S2), the control means 60determines whether the power
`circuit 68 is in a power-off state in which power is supplied only to the smallest possible block to be energized or in
`a power-on state in which power is also supplied to the display means 64 (S15). If the power circuit 68 is in the
`power-on state, the control means 60 quits the display screen on the display means 64 and places the power
`circuit 68 in the power-off state (S16). The control means 60 then waits until the main switch in the operating
`means 66 is pressed (S2).
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`If the main switch in the operating means 66 is on (S2), the control means 60determines whether the power
`circuit 68 is in the power-off state or power-on state (S3). If the power circuit 68 is not in the power-on state, the
`control means 60places the power circuit 68 in the power-on state, and produces a predetermined necessary
`display screen on the display means 64 using characters, numerals, and pictures such as an icon so as to receive
`information entered at the operating means 66 (S4).
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`The control means 60 uses the image pickup apparatus detachment detecting means 82 to determine whether the
`image pickup apparatus 200 is connected to the information processing apparatus 300 (S5). Depending on whether
`the image pickup apparatus 200 is connected or not, the control means 60 sets (S6) or resets (S7) an image pickup
`apparatus connection flag. The image pickup apparatus connection flag is stored in an internal register of the
`control means 60or part of the memory means 62.
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`If an imaging switch in the operating means 66 is off (S8), the control means 60quits the predetermined display
`screen necessary for imaging on the display means 64; that is, the display screen showing an icon for generating a
`trigger pulse. used to start imaging or the display screen showing information independent of the image pickup
`apparatus, for example, a trigger switch alone (S17). The control means 60 then waits until a command is entered
`at the operating means 66.
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`If a command for use in causing the information processing apparatus to execute calculation is entered (S18), the
`control means 60 executes predetermined processing associated with the command for the information
`processing apparatus 300 (Sl9). When the predetermined processing terminates, the control means 60 produces a
`predetermined necessary display screen on the display means 64 using characters, numerals, and pictures such as
`an icon so as to receive information entered at the operating means 66. The control means 60 then waits until the
`main switch in the operating means 66 is pressed (S2).
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`When the imaging switch in the operating means 66 is on (S8), the control means60 produces a predetermined
`display screen necessary for imaging (S9) on the display means 64.
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`The predetermined display screen necessary for imaging is, for example, a screen on the display means 64 in which
`an operation mode of the image pickup apparatus 200 such as a single photography mode, a continuous
`photography mode, or a self-timer photography mode, information concerning distance measurement or
`photometry, an operating state of the flash 38, an amount of power remaining in the battery 44, a shutter speed,
`an f-number, an exposure correction value, a gain-up state for increasing the sensitivity of the image pickup
`element, a use state of the image memory 24, an operating state of the compression/extension circuit 22, a
`recording state of the recording medium 90, the number of exposed frames, a storage capacity for exposed image
`data, the number of remaining frames, a storage capacity for remaining image data, and so on are indicated with
`characters, numerals, and pictures such as an icon. The facilities in the image pickup apparatus 200 may be
`displayed on the display means 64 as pictures of a release button, an electronic dial, a mode select dial, and so on
`in the operation unit of an ordinary camera. The pictures may be selectively entered at the operating
`means 66 using a pointing device such as a pen, a mouse, a trackball, a touch-sensitive panel, or a line-of-sight
`sensor. The display means 64 includes a viewfinder in which a through-mode display screen showing signals sent
`from an image pickup element continuously and a monitor-mode display screen showing a picked-up image or a
`recorded image are produced side by side or alternately. The monitor mode is a mode for reading an image from
`the image memory 24 or storage area 98, wherein an image to be displayed is selected. Owing to these facilities,
`the information processing apparatus 300 can be handled to achieve photography in the same manner as a camera
`without unnaturalness.
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`When the image pickup apparatus connection flag is reset (S10), the control means 60 produces a monitor-mode
`display screen on the display means 64(S14). The control means 60 then returns control to the step A in the
`flowchart and waits until the main switch in the operating means 66 is pressed (S2).
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`When the image pickup apparatus connection flag is set (S10), the control means 60 produces a through-mode
`display screen on the display means 64 (S11). A program describing how to operate the image pickup
`apparatus 200 is then read from the program storage means 50, and stored in an area of the memory means62 via
`the interface 52, connector 54, connector 74, and interface 72 (S12).
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`The control means 60 reads a program describing how to operate the image pickup apparatus 200 from the
`memory means 62, and runs it (S13). With the run of the program, the control means 60 produces a
`predetermined display screen necessary for imaging on the display means, actuates the components in the image
`pickup apparatus 200 sequentially in response to commands entered at the operating means 66, and thus achieves
`imaging.
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`When all the imaging operations are completed, the control means 60 terminates the execution of an imaging
`mode, produces the predetermined necessary display screen on the display 64 means using characters, numerals,
`and pictures such as an icon so as to receive information entered at the operating means 66, and then waits until
`the main switch in the operating means 66 is pressed (S2).
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`FIGS. 3A and 3B are a detailed flowchart of the imaging program to be run at the step S13 in FIG. 2B. The
`description will proceed on the assumption that a data signal and a control signal are transferred between the
`control means 60 and image pickup control circuit 40 via the interface 72, connector 74, connector 54, and
`interface 52.
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`The control means 60 reads data (imaging information) inherent to the mounted image pickup apparatus 200; such
`as, a focal distance, a focal distance variable range, a range that can be designated using a guide member mode
`select dial on a flash, an open f-number, and a direction of compression performed by the compression/extension
`circuit 22 from the program stored in an area of the memory means 62 at the step S12 in FIG. 2B and written to
`operate the image pickup apparatus 200 (S21). According to the read imaging information, the control
`means 60 produces the display screen necessary for imaging on the display means 64 (S22).
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`The contents of the “display screen necessary for imaging” such as a position, a color, a frame, and other general
`items have already been displayed. At the step S9 in FIG. 2B, therefore, information inherent to the mounted
`image pickup apparatus 200, for example, as mentioned above, the items and numerical values dependent on the
`specifications and performance of the image pickup apparatus 200 are indicated with characters, numerals, and
`pictures such as an icon.
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`The control means 60 instructs the image pickup control circuit 40 to initialize the image pickup means 202. In
`response to the instruction, the image pickup control circuit 40 resets flags and variables, turns on the power
`circuit 42, and initializes the components in the image pickup means 202 (S23).
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`The control means 60 instructs the image pickup control circuit 40 to produce a through-mode display screen. In
`response to the instruction, the image pickup control circuit 40 transfers an image formed on the image pickup
`element 12 to the information processing apparatus 300 via the A/D converter 16, memory control circuit 20,
`image memory 24, memory control circuit 20 again, interface 52, and connector 54. The control means 60 writes
`acquired image data in an internal video memory of the display means 64 via the connector 74 and interface72,
`and then reads the image data to display it as a viewfinder display screen on the display means 64 (S24).
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`When the imaging switch in the operating means 66 is off (S25), the control means 60 quits the imaging display
`screen and viewfinder display on the display means 64 (S36), and terminates the run of the imaging program (S13).
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`The control means 60 determines whether image data acquired by the image pickup apparatus 200 can be
`recorded on the memory means 62 or recording medium 90 (S26). If recording cannot be done because a
`recordable empty area is unavailable or no recording medium is connected, the control means 60 displays a
`warning on the display means 64 (S35), quits the imaging display screen and viewfinder display screen on the
`display means 64 (S36), and terminates the run of the imaging program (S13). When terminating the run of the
`image pickup program, the control means 60 instructs the image pickup control circuit 40 to terminate the
`operation of the image pickup means 202. The image pickup control circuit 40 executes the termination processing
`required for the components of the image pickup means 202, and then turns off the power circuit 42.
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`When an area in which image information can be recorded is available (S26), if the distance
`measuring/photometry switch (SW1) is turned on using the operating means 66 (S27), the control
`means 60 instructs the image pickup control circuit 40 to execute distance measurement and photometry. The
`image pickup control circuit 40 allows the distance measuring circuit 34 and photometry circuit 36 to execute
`distance measurement and photometry, focuses the lens array 10 at an object, and determines a shutter speed
`(S28). The distance measurement and photometry will be described in detail later.
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`The control means 60 repeats distance measurement and photometry (S28) until the distance
`measurement/photometry switch (SW1) and image pickup switch (SW2) are turned on using the operating
`means 66 (S29).
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`When the imaging switch (SW2) is turned on using the operating means 66 (S29), the control means 60 determines
`whether image data acquired by the image pickup apparatus 200 can be recorded in the memory means 62 or the
`recording medium 90 (S30). If recording cannot be done because a recordable empty area is unavailable or the
`recording medium is disconnected, the control means 60 displays a warning on the display means 64 (S34), and
`then waits until the imaging switch in the operating means 66 is pressed (S25).
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`If a recordable area is available (S30), the control means 60 instructs the image pickup control circuit 40 to execute
`photography. The image pickup control circuit40 executes photography and writes image data in the image
`memory 24 (S31). This photography will be described in detail later.
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`If the next photography is performed soon (S32), control is returned to the step S29. The aforesaid sequence is
`repeated.
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`When continuous photography is not executed or the next photography is not performed because the image
`memory 24 is full (S32), the control means 60instructs the image pickup control circuit 40 to execute recording.
`The image pickup control circuit 40 reads image data from the image memory 24, and sends the image data to the
`information processing apparatus 300 via the memory control circuit 20, interface 52, and connector 54. The
`control means 60 writes the received image data in the memory means 62 via the connector 74 and interface72.
`The control means 60 may also write the receive image data in the recording medium 90 via the interface 76 and
`connector 78 (S33). The control means 60then returns control to the step S29.
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`If the distance measurement/photometry switch (SW1) in the operating means 66is turned off (S27), the control
`means 60 waits until the imaging switch in the operating means 66 is pressed (S25).
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`FIG. 4 is a detailed flowchart of the distance measurement and photometry to be executed at the step S28 in
`FIG. 3B. The image pickup control circuit 40 allows the distance measuring circuit 34 to measure a distance to an
`object, and then stores the measured data in the internal memory thereof (S41). The image pickup control
`circuit 40 allows the photometry means 36 to measure a brightness level of the object, and then stores the
`metered data in the internal memory thereof (S42). The metered value provided by the photometry circuit 36 is
`checked to see if the flash is needed (S43). If the flash is needed, a flash flag is set. The flash 38 is then charged
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`FIG. 5 is a detailed flowchart of the photography to be executed at the step S31 in FIG. 3B. The image pickup
`control circuit 40 reads the data of a distance to an object from the internal memory thereof, and allows the lens
`drive circuit 32 to drive the focusing lens in the lens array 10. The lens array 10 is thus focused at the object (S51).
`Based on the photometry data stored in the internal memory of the image pickup control circuit 40, the shutter
`drive circuit 30 causes the shutter 12 to open (S52). The image pickup element 14 is then exposed to light (S53).
`The flash flag is checked to see if the flash 38 is needed (S54). If the flash 38 is needed, the flash 38 is actuated to
`generate flashlight (S55). The image pickup control circuit 40 waits until exposure of the image pickup
`element 14 to light is completed (S56). The image pickup control circuit 40 then closes the shutter 12 (S57), reads a
`charged signal from the image pickup element 14, and writes the data of an photographed image in the image
`memory 24 using the A/D converter 16 and memory control circuit 20 (S58).
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`Another Embodiment
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`The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
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`FIGS. 6A and 6B are a block diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention.
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`In FIG. 6A, reference numeral 400(cid:397) denotes an image pickup apparatus.
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`The image pickup apparatus 400(cid:397) comprises an image pickup means 402, a recording medium 426, a program
`storage means 450, an interface 452, and a connector 454.
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`Reference numeral 450 denotes program storage means for storing programs each describing imaging for the
`image pickup means 402. The stored programs are run by the information processing apparatus 300.
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`The recording medium 426 may be a semiconductor memory, a magnetic tape, a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical
`disk, or the like. The recording medium 426may be fixed to or demountable from the image pickup apparatus 400.
`The recording medium 426 may comprise a plurality of recording media or a plurality of types of recording media.
`Some of the recording media may be fixed to the image pickup apparatus 400, while the remaining recording
`media may be demountable therefrom.
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`The image pickup means 402 has components 410 to 424, and 430 to 446. These components are equivalent to
`the components 10 to 24, and 30 to 46 in the first embodiment, of which description will therefore be omitted
`from the description of the second embodiment.
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`Referring to FIGS. 2A, 2B, 4, 5, 7A and 7B, the operation of the second embodiment will be described. The main
`routine in the second embodiment is identical to that in the first embodiment described in conjunction with the
`flowchart of FIGS. 2A and 2B, of which description will therefore be omitted.
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`FIGS. 7A and 7B are a detailed flowchart of the imaging program to be run at the step S13 in FIG. 2B. The
`description below will proceed on the assumption that a data signal and a control signal are transferred between
`the control means 60 and image pickup control circuit 440 via the interface 72, connector 74, connector454, and
`interface 452.
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`The control means 60 reads data (image pickup information) inherent to the mounted image pickup
`apparatus 400 from a program stored in an area of the memory means 62 at the step S12 in FIG. 2B and written to
`operate the image pickup apparatus 400 (S61), and produces a display screen necessary for imaging on the display
`means 64 according to the read imaging information (S62).
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`The contents of the “display screen necessary for imaging” such as a position, a color, a frame, and other items
`have already been displayed. At the step S9 in FIG. 2B, therefore, items and numerical values dependent on the
`specifications and performance of the image pickup apparatus 400 are indicated with characters, numerals, and
`pictures such as an icon.
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`The control means 60 in the information processing apparatus 300 instructs the image pickup control circuit 400 to
`initialize the image pickup means 402.