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`2004-96166
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`(51) Int. Cl.7
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`(43) Publication date: March 25, 2004 (3.25.2004)
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`Request for examination: Not yet requested Number of claims: 10; OL (Total of 21 pages)
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`NIKON Corporation
`3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo-to
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`Fuyuki NAGAI, patent attorney
`Hirotake NOZAKI
`℅ NIKON Corporation
`3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo-to
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`Japanese Patent Application
`2002-250878 (P2002-250878)
`August 29, 2002 (8.29.2002)
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`(54) (TITLE OF THE INVENTION) ELECTRONIC CAMERA AND ELECTRONIC CAMERA SYSTEM
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`(57) (Abstract)
`(PROBLEM) To obtain an electronic camera system
`capable of confirming a photographed image by a
`remote control transceiver.
`(MEANS FOR SOLVING) An electronic still camera
`100 and a mobile phone 200 are connected by a
`communication medium 300. The communication
`medium 300 is wireless communication, such as
`Bluetooth (trademark), or the like. The mobile phone
`200 serves as a remote control transceiver of the
`electronic still camera 100. Once the mobile phone
`200 transmits an operation signal to the electronic still
`camera 100, the electronic still camera 100 performs a
`camera operation according to the received operation
`signal. The electronic still camera 100 resizes the
`photographed image data according to the display
`resolution of an LCD display 215 of the mobile phone
`200 and transmits the reduced image data after
`resizing to the mobile phone 200. The mobile phone
`200 receives the reduced image data and displays the
`data on the LCD display 215
`(SELECTED DRAWING) FIG. 1
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`(Scope of Patent Claims)
`(Claim 1)
`An electronic camera, characterized in that the camera is provided with
`an imaging device for capturing an object image and outputting an image signal,
`a communication circuit for carrying out communication with an external device,
`an image processing circuit for generating image data at a predetermined data size using an image signal by the above-
`mentioned imaging device according to the release instruction from the above-mentioned external device input via the
`above-mentioned communication circuit, and
`a control circuit for controlling the above-mentioned communication circuit to output the image data generated by the
`above-mentioned image processing circuit to the above-mentioned external device.
`(Claim 2)
`The electronic camera as recited in Claim 1, characterized in that the camera is further provided with
`a recording circuit for recording an image signal by the above-mentioned imaging device on a recording medium, and
`a data-editing circuit for editing an image signal recorded by the above-mentioned recording circuit according to the
`editing instruction from the above-mentioned external device input via the above-mentioned communication circuit,
`wherein
`the above-mentioned recording circuit records the image signal edited by the above-mentioned data-editing circuit on
`the above-mentioned recording medium.
`(Claim 3)
`The electronic camera as recited in Claim 2, characterized in that
`the above-mentioned editing instruction is a deletion instruction, and
`the above-mentioned data-editing circuit deletes an image signal recorded on the above-mentioned recording medium
`according to the above-mentioned deletion instruction.
`(Claim 4)
`The electronic camera as recited in Claim 2, characterized in that
`the above-mentioned editing instruction is a data addition instruction, and
`the above-mentioned data-editing circuit adds the additional data from the above-mentioned external device input via
`the above-mentioned communication circuit according to the above-mentioned data addition instruction in association
`with the image signal recorded on the above-mentioned recording medium.
`(Claim 5)
`The electronic camera as recited in Claim 5, characterized in that
`an instruction input from the above-mentioned external device includes the size information of the required data size
`with the above-mentioned external device, and
`the above-mentioned image processing circuit generates image data of the required data size with the above-mentioned
`external device using an image signal by the above-mentioned imaging device according to the above-mentioned size
`information.
`(Claim 6)
`The electronic camera as recited in Claim 1, characterized in that
`the camera is further provided with a memory circuit for storing the data indicating the start of image capture, wherein
`the above-mentioned control circuit further controls the above-mentioned communication circuit so as to output to the
`above-mentioned external device the data indicating the start of image capture in the above-mentioned memory circuit
`according to the above-mentioned release instruction.
`(Claim 7)
`The electronic camera as recited in Claim 6, characterized in that
`the data indicating the start of image capture described above is voice data.
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`The electronic camera as recited in Claim 6 or 7, characterized in that
`the above-mentioned control circuit prioritizes the output of the data indicating the start of image capture over the
`output of the image data generated by the above-mentioned image processing circuit.
`(Claim 9)
`An electronic camera system, comprising
`an electronic camera including an imaging device for capturing an object image and outputting an image signal, a first
`communication circuit for communicating with an external device, an image processing circuit for generating image
`data of a predetermined data size using an image signal by the above-mentioned imaging device according to the
`release instruction input via the above-mentioned first communication circuit, a first control circuit for controlling the
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`above-mentioned first communication circuit to output the image data generated by the above-mentioned image
`processing circuit, and
`a portable external device including a second communication circuit for communicating with the above-mentioned
`electronic cameras, an operation member for performing an instruction to the above-mentioned electronic camera, a
`display device for displaying an image by the image data input via the above-mentioned second communication circuit,
`and a second control circuit for controlling the above-mentioned second communication circuit to output an operation
`signal by the above-mentioned operation member.
`(Claim 10)
`The electronic camera system as recited in Claim 9, characterized in that
`at least two portable external devices described above exist,
`the above-mentioned electronic camera is further provided with a memory circuit for storing information for every
`portable external device described above to facilitate a communication via the above-mentioned first communication
`circuit, and
`the above-mentioned first control circuit controls the above-mentioned first communication circuit to output the image
`data generated by the above-mentioned image processing circuit to at least one portable external device corresponding
`to the information stored in the above-mentioned memory circuit.
`(Detailed Description of the Invention)
`(0001)
`(Technical Field to which the Invention belongs)
`The present invention relates to an electronic camera provided with a communication function.
`(0002)
`(Description of the Prior Art)
`A camera with a communication function for performing a release operation to the camera by operating a remote
`control transmitter has been known. Once a photographer operates a remote control transmitter to give a release
`instruction, a camera will take a photograph.
`(0003)
`(Problem to be Solved by the Invention)
`In cameras adopting prior art technologies, it is impossible to check, on the remote control transmitter side, the image
`captured by a camera by the release instruction from the remote control transmitter.
`(0004)
`The objective of this invention is to provide an electronic camera that can transmit the captured image data to an
`external device that is a remote control transmitter and also to provide an electronic camera system using this electronic
`camera.
`(0005)
`(Means for Solving the Problems)
`The objective described above is achieved by an electronic camera according to the present invention provided with an
`imaging device for capturing an object image and outputting an image signal, a communication circuit for carrying out
`communication with an external device, an image processing circuit for generating image data at a predetermined data
`size using an image signal by the imaging device according to the release instruction from the external device input via
`the communication circuit, and a control circuit for controlling the communication circuit to output to the external
`device the image data generated by the image processing circuit.
`The electronic camera described above is further provided with a recording circuit for recording an image signal by the
`imaging device on a recording medium, and a data-editing circuit for editing the image signal recorded by the recording
`circuit according to the editing instruction from the external device input via the communication circuit. The recording
`circuit in this case may record the image signal edited by the data-editing circuit on the recording medium.
`A deletion instruction may be used as an editing instruction, where the data-editing circuit in this case can delete the
`image signal recorded on a recording medium according to the deletion instruction.
`A data addition instruction may be used as an editing instruction, where the data-editing circuit in this case can add the
`additional data, in association with the image signal recorded on a recording medium, from the external device input
`via a communication circuit according to the data addition instruction.
`The instruction input into the electronic camera from an external device may include the size information of required
`data size in an external device. In this case, the image processing circuit can also generate the image data of the
`required data size in an external device using the image signal by an imaging device according to the size information.
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`The electronic camera is further provided with a memory circuit for storing the data indicating the start of image
`capture. The control circuit in this case can further control a communication circuit to output to an external device the
`data indicating the start of image capture in a memory circuit according to a release instruction.
`Voice data may also serve as the data indicating the start of image capture.
`The control circuit in case an electronic camera is equipped with the memory circuit may prioritize the output of the
`data indicating the start of image capture over the output of the image data generated by the image processing circuit.
`The electronic camera system of the present invention achieved the objective described above by comprising an
`electronic camera including an imaging device for capturing an object image and outputting an image signal, a first
`communication circuit for communicating with an external device, an image processing circuit for generating image
`data of a predetermined data size using the image signal [output] by the imaging device according to the release
`instruction input via the first communication circuit, and a first control circuit for controlling the first communication
`circuit to output the image data generated by the image processing circuit; and a portable external device including a
`second communication circuit for communicating with the electronic camera, an operation member for performing an
`instruction to the electronic camera, a display device for displaying an image by image data input via the second
`communication circuit, and a second control circuit for controlling the second communication circuit to output an
`operation signal by the operation member.
`When at least two portable external devices exist, an electronic camera may be provided with a memory circuit for
`storing the information for each portable external device for communicating via a first communication circuit. At this
`time, the first control circuit can control the first communication circuit to output the image data generated by the
`image processing circuit to at least one portable external device corresponding to the information stored in the memory
`circuit.
`(0006)
`(Description of the Embodiments)
`Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
`FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating the electronic camera system according to one embodiment of the present invention. In
`FIG. 1, an electronic still camera 100 and a mobile phone 200 are connected by a communication medium 300. The
`communication medium 300 is wireless communication, such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), for example.
`According to this embodiment, the mobile phone 200 operates as a remote control transceiver of the electronic still
`camera 100 and performs wireless data transmission between the electronic still camera 100 and the mobile phone 200.
`The mobile phone 200 transmits an operation signal to the electronic still camera 100, and the electronic still camera
`100 operates the camera according to the received operation signal. Once the image data captured by the electronic still
`camera 100 is transmitted to the mobile phone 200, the mobile phone 200 receives image data and displays it on an
`LCD display.
`(0007)
`The electronic still camera 100 is provided with an electric power switch 111, a release button 112, a zoom-in switch
`113, a zoom-out switch 114, an image data delete switch 115, an image data display extension switch 116, a remote
`control operational mode ON/OFF changeover switch 117, and an LCD display 118. The electric power switch 111 is
`an operation member for turning on and off the power supply of the electronic still camera 100. The release button 112
`is an operation member for starting a photographing operation of the electronic still camera 100. The zoom-in switch
`113 (not shown) is an operation member for increasing the zoom magnification of a shooting lens. The zoom-out
`switch 114 is an operation member for lowering the zoom magnification of a shooting lens. The image data delete
`switch 115 is an operation member for deleting the captured image data.
`(0008)
`The image data display extension switch 116 is an operation member for extending the time it takes for the image
`(freeze image) by the image data captured after the operation of the release button 112 to be displayed on the LCD
`display 118. Although the display time of a freeze image is 3 seconds, for example, it is usually extended to 10 seconds
`by the operation of the image data display extension switch 116. The remote control operational mode ON/OFF
`changeover switch 117 is an operation member for switching a camera to a remote control operational mode.
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`The electronic still camera 100 is operated by a remote control when set to a remote control operational mode, and
`operated by the operation member of the camera when not set to a remote control operational mode. Each switch and
`button of the electronic still camera 100 are named collectively to constitute the operation member 110.
`(0009)
`The mobile phone 200 is provided with an electric power switch 211, a first function switch 212, a second function
`switch 213, a third function switch 214, and an LCD display 215. The electric power switch 211 is an operation
`member for turning on and off the power supply of the mobile phone 200. The first function switch 212 to the third
`function switch 214 are operation members for performing respective operations to the electronic still camera 100. The
`function of each function switch is displayed on the LCD display 215. The LCD display 215 displays an image
`according to the image data transmitted from the electronic still camera 100 and also displays the functions of the first
`function switch 212 to the third function switch 214. Each switch of the mobile phone 200 is named collectively to
`constitute the operation member 210.
`(0010)
`FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the summary of the electronic still camera 100. In FIG. 2, the electronic still camera
`100 is provided with a photographing zoom lens 131, an image sensor 132, an A/D conversion circuit 133, an image
`processing circuit 134, a buffer memory 135, a CPU 136, a frame memory 137, an LCD display 118, a zoom lens
`driving device 138, a transceiver circuit 150, and an operation member 110. The operation member 110 contains a
`release button 112, or the like, described above. Once the operation member 110 is operated, an operation signal by
`each switch and button is sent to CPU 136. A removable recording medium 140 is provided to the electronic still
`camera 100.
`(0011)
`Once the electric power switch 111 is turned on, CPU 136 performs a certain ON operation of the electronic still
`camera 100 to activate a control program. CPU 136 controls the operation timing for a charge accumulation and
`accumulated charge reading, for example, with respect to the image sensor 132 comprising a CCD, or the like. Once a
`zoom operation signal is input from the zoom-in switch 113 and the zoom-out switch 114 (FIG. 1), CPU 136 outputs a
`lens driving command to the zoom lens driving device 138 according to an operation signal and changes the focal
`distance of the zoom lens 131.
`(0012)
`When a release operation signal from the release button 112 (FIG. 1) is input into CPU 136, CPU 136 starts a
`photographing operation. Photographing is started by the release signal received by the transceiver circuit 150 in a state
`where the camera is set to a remote control operational mode. On the imaging surface of the image sensor 132, an
`object image is formed by the photographing zoom lens 131, and the image sensor 132 accumulates a signal charge
`according to the luminosity of the object light. The signal charge accumulated in the image sensor 132 is discharged by
`the timing signal by CPU 136 and converted to a digital signal from an analog imaging signal by the A/D conversion
`circuit 133. The signal converted to digital is then guided to the image processing circuit 134 and subjected to
`predetermined image processing, such as contour compensation, gamma correction, and color temperature adjustment,
`and temporarily stored to the buffer memory 135.
`(0013)
`The image data after image processing is processed as the image data for display by the image processing circuit 134
`and stored in the frame memory 137. The data for display stored in the frame memory 137 is displayed on an external
`monitor, such as LCD display 118, as the photographing result (freeze image). The image processing circuit 134 further
`performs data compression of the image data after the image processing described above in the buffer memory 135 to a
`predetermined ratio in a recording format, such as JPEG, or the like. The compressed image data is given a
`predetermined file name by CPU 136 and recorded on the recording medium 140.
`(0014)
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`While the electronic still camera 100 is still in a remote control operational mode, the image processing circuit 134
`generates reduced image data according to the display resolution of LCD display 215 that the mobile phone 200 has
`from the image data after the image processing described above stored in the buffer memory 135. The reduced image
`data is placed on transmission waves by the transceiver circuit 150 and transmitted towards the mobile phone 200 from
`the antenna 150A. The transceiver circuit 150 performs predetermined data communications with the mobile phone 200,
`other than the transmission of the reduced image data described above, when a camera is set to a remote control
`operational mode.
`(0015)
`FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the summary of the mobile phone 200. In FIG. 3, the mobile phone 200 is provided
`with a voice input/output circuit 231, a CPU 232, a memory 233, a transceiver circuit 234, a frame memory 235, a
`memory slot 236, an LCD display 215, and an operation member 210. The operation member 210 includes the first
`function switch 212 to the third function switch 214, or the like, described above. Once the operation member 210 is
`operated, an operation signal by each switch is sent to CPU 232.
`(0016)
`Once the electric power switch 211 is turned on, CPU 232 performs a predetermined ON operation of the mobile phone
`200 and launches a control program. Once the transceiver circuit 234 receives the signal indicating that the remote
`control operational mode has been turned on from the electronic still camera 100, the CPU 232 operates the mobile
`phone 200 as a remote control transceiver of the electronic still camera 100. The transceiver circuit 234 performs
`predetermined data communications with the electronic still camera 100, when the mobile phone 200 operates as a
`remote control transceiver. On the other hand, CPU 232 operates the mobile phone 200 as a telephone, when the
`electronic still camera 100 is not set to a remote control operational mode. The transceiver circuit 234 performs
`predetermined data communications with the base station for telephones, when the mobile phone 200 operates as a
`telephone. This embodiment is characterized by the operation of the mobile phone 200 used as a remote control
`transceiver, so the operation mainly as a remote control transceiver will be described, and the description pertaining to
`the operation of a telephone will be omitted.
`(0017)
`Once a release operation signal, a zoom operation signal, or another signal, is input from either switch of the first
`function switch 212 to the third function switch 214, CPU 232 sends an instruction to the transceiver circuit 234, places
`each operation signal on transmission waves, and transmits it towards the electronic still camera 100 from the antenna
`234A. Once the reduced image data is transmitted from the electronic still camera 100, the transceiver circuit 234
`receives the reduced image data via the antenna 234A. CPU 232 stores in the frame memory 235 the reduced image
`data restored in the transceiver circuit 234. Thereby, the image by the stored reduced image data is displayed on LCD
`display 215 as the photographing result.
`(0018)
`Database containing the information of the owner of the mobile phone 200, the telephone number, the name, and other
`information of the call destination registered in the mobile phone 200 are stored in the memory 233. An operation
`program (a remote control application program) when the mobile phone 200 operates as a remote control transceiver of
`the electronic still camera 100 is also stored. This operation program is created as JAVA (registered trademark)
`application, for example, and stored in the mobile phone 200 by one of the following methods.
`(0019)
`1 The mobile phone 200 makes a telephone connection to a predetermined call destination providing a program,
`and the program is downloaded through a telephone line in the memory 233 in the mobile phone 200 from the call
`destination.
`2 A personal computer installed with a program or a personal computer connected to the website from which the
`program can be downloaded, and the mobile phone 200 are connected through a cable, and a program is downloaded
`into the memory 233 in the mobile phone 200 via a cable.
`3 A program is stored in a memory card (not shown) from a personal computer installed with a program, wherein
`this memory card is inserted into the memory slot 236 to load the program to the memory 233.
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`4 The electronic still camera 100 installed with the program and the mobile phone 200 are connected by the
`communication medium 300, and the program is downloaded in the memory 233 in the mobile phone 200 from the
`camera.
`5 A personal computer installed with the program and connected to the communication medium 300 and the
`mobile phone 200 are connected by the communication medium 300, and the program is downloaded into the memory
`233 in the mobile phone 200 from the personal computer.
`(0020)
`The voice input/output circuit 231 is an input/output interface of an audio signal. The audio signal input from a
`microphone 231A is converted to predetermined voice data by the voice input/output circuit 231, and the voice data is
`sent to the transceiver circuit 234. The voice data sent to the transceiver circuit 234 is placed on transmission waves and
`transmitted from the antenna 234A. The voice data received via the antenna 234A and demodulated by the transceiver
`circuit 234 is input into the voice input/output circuit 231. This voice data is demodulated into an audio signal by the
`voice input/output circuit 231 and reproduced by a speaker 231B.
`(0021)
`In the electronic camera system comprising the electronic still camera 100 and the mobile phone 200 described above,
`the flow of data sent and received will be described with reference to FIG. 4. Data communications are performed
`based on the protocol defined by a Bluetooth (registered trademark) system. In FIG. 4, the left-hand side represents the
`electronic still camera 100, and the right-hand side represents the mobile phone 200. The longitudinal direction
`represents time, which progresses downward in FIG. 4 with the elapse of time. The arrow with a step number in the
`drawing represents the flow of data between the electronic still camera 100 and the mobile phone 200. FIG. 4 is
`provided by extracting the main parts so as to allow an intelligible description, instead of showing the entire flow of the
`actual data.
`(0022)
`Once the electronic still camera 100 is set to a remote control operational mode, the electronic still camera 100
`transmits a remote control start signal in Step S101. In Step S102, the mobile phone 200 starts an operation as a remote
`control transceiver and transmits the signal indicating the start of a remote control operation. The electronic still camera
`100 performs an AE operation (exposure arithmetic) and AF operation (a defocus amount operation and focus
`operation) and starts the image capture before a release. In Step S103, the mobile phone 200 transmits the signal
`required for the transmission of a through image, the data indicating the display resolution of LCD display 215, and the
`data containing the owner information of the mobile phone 200.
`(0023)
`The electronic still camera 100 performs a resizing process to the through image data according to the display
`resolution of LCD display 215 the mobile phone 200 has, and generates the reduced image data of the through image.
`The electronic still camera 100 determines the communication speed and the frame rate at the time of transmitting the
`reduced image data. In Step S104, the electronic still camera 100 transmits the through image data. In Step S105, the
`mobile phone 200 displays the through image data on LCD display 215 and transmits the signal indicating the readiness
`of receiving the next data. An electronic still camera performs an AE operation and AF operation and starts the image
`capture before a release as the next frame image. The electronic still camera 100 performs a resizing process to the
`through image data and generates the reduced image data of the through image. In Step S106, the electronic still camera
`100 transmits the through image data. In Step S107, the mobile phone 200 displays the through image data on LCD
`display 215 and transmits the signal indicating the readiness of receiving the next data.
`(0024)
`An operator operates the first function switch 212 or the third function switch 214 to perform a zoom operation. FIG.
`5(a) is a drawing showing an example in which a through image is displayed on LCD display 215 of the mobile phone
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`200. The through image 5S is displayed on LCD display 215. Further displayed on the LCD display 215 are a zoom
`icon 51 showing a wide side near the first function switch 212, a zoom icon 52 showing the telephone side near the
`third function switch 214, and an icon 53 showing a release button near the second function switch 213, respectively.
`According to this embodiment, a function of a zoom-out switch is provided to the first function switch 212. A function
`of a zoom-in switch is further provided to the third function switch 214. A function of a release button is further
`provided to the second function switch 213.
`(0025)
`In Step S108, the mobile phone 200 transmits a zoom operation signal according to the operation signal from the first
`function switch 212 or the third function switch 214. The electronic still camera 100 changes the focal distance of a
`zoom lens 131 (FIG. 2) according to a zoom operation signal. The electronic still camera 100 performs an AE operation
`and AF operation and starts the photographing before a release as the next frame image. The electronic still camera 100
`performs a resizing process to the through image data and generates the reduced image data of the through image. In
`Step S109, the electronic still camera 100 transmits the through image data. In Step S110, the mobile phone 200
`displays the through image data on LCD display 215 and transmits the signal indicating the readiness of receiving the
`next data.
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`An operator operates the second function switch 213 to perform a release operation. In Step S111, the mobile phone
`200 transmits a release operation signal according to the operation signal from the second function switch 213. In Step
`S112, the electronic still camera 100 transmits the voice data of a shutter sound while performing an AE operation and
`AF operation to start photographing. The voice data of the shutter sound is stored in the memory (not shown) in CPU
`136.
`(0027)
`The mobile phone 200 reproduces a shutter sound to notify an operator that photographing has started after the release
`operation. The electronic still camera 100 performs a resizing process to the freeze image data and generates the
`reduced image data of the freeze image. In Step S113, the electronic still camera 100 transmits the freeze image data. In
`Step S114, the mobile phone 200 displays the freeze image data on LCD display 215 and transmits the signal indicating
`the readiness of receiving the next data.
`(0028)
`FIG. 5(b) is a drawing showing an example in which a freeze image is displayed on LCD display 215 of the mobile
`phone 200. The freeze image 5F is displayed on LCD display 215. Further displayed on LCD display 215 are a delete
`icon 54 near the first function switch 212, a freeze display extension icon 55 near the second function switch 213, and a
`voice memo icon 56 near the third function switch 214, respectively. According to this embodiment, the function of an
`image data delete switch is given to the first function switch 212. The function of an image data display extension
`switch is given to the second function switch 213. The function of a voice memo switch is given to the third function
`switch 214.
`(0029)
`Here, a voice memo refers to voice data to be recorded in association with the image data. An operator talks to a
`microphone 231A (FIG. 3), for example, about the description of the captured scene, as a voice memo, while operating
`the third function switch 214. In Step S115, the mobile phone 200 transmits the contents of the voice memo as voice
`data. The electronic still camera 100 associates the image data file after data compression and the voice data transmitted
`from the mobile phone 200 and records it on the recording medium 140 (FIG. 2). The mobile phone 200 stops the
`display of each icon 54–56, once the time after displaying the freeze image 5F and each icon 54–56 on LCD display
`215 exceeds a predetermined time (for example, for 5 seconds).
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`An electronic still camera performs an AE operation and AF operation and starts the image capture before a release as
`the next frame image. The electronic still camera 100 performs a resizing process to the through image