公开(公告)号：US06549307B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09219357

申请日：1998-12-23

Applicant: Sugio Makishima ,  Hiroshi Tanaka

Inventor： Sugio Makishima ,  Hiroshi Tanaka

IPC: H04N5225

CPC classification number: H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N9/7921 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/212

Abstract: An image photographed by an electronic camera can be recorded in a recording medium in an optimal recording mode such that the quality needed is maintained and the space of the recording medium is used efficiently. Image data obtained by photographing are displayed on a monitor attached to the camera before being recorded in the recording medium so that a user can set the recording mode for the image being displayed. A resolution or compression rate can be specified directly in the setting of the recording mode. Alternatively, a recording mode corresponding to usage of an image (a printing mode, for example) is selected and the electronic camera automatically sets the recording mode optimal for the usage. After the setting, the image data are converted according to the recording mode having been set, and recorded in the recording medium.

Abstract translation: 通过电子照相机拍摄的图像可以以最佳记录模式记录在记录介质中，使得保持所需的质量并有效地使用记录介质的空间。 通过拍摄获得的图像数据在被记录在记录介质中之前显示在附接到相机的监视器上，使得用户可以设置正在显示的图像的记录模式。 可以在录制模式的设置中直接指定分辨率或压缩率。 或者，选择与图像的使用相对应的记录模式（例如，打印模式），并且电子照相机自动设置用于最佳使用的记录模式。 在设置之后，根据已设置的记录模式转换图像数据，并将其记录在记录介质中。

公开(公告)号：US20020181945A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：US10191504

申请日：2002-07-10

Inventor： Masaru Takahashi ,  Junji Shiokawa

IPC: H04N005/76 ,  H04N005/225

CPC classification number: H04N9/7925 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/326 ,  G11B27/329 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/212 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/7921 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N9/8047 ,  H04N9/806 ,  H04N9/8063 ,  H04N9/8227 ,  H04N2201/212 ,  H04N2201/325

Abstract: A recording medium which records thereon moving pictures encoded by a first encoding method, first pictures corresponding to the moving pictures and which have pixels smaller than the moving pictures, still pictures encoded by a second encoding method, and second pictures corresponding to the still pictures and which have pixels smaller than the still pictures.

Abstract translation: 一种记录由第一编码方法编码的运动图象的记录介质，对应于运动图象的第一图象，具有小于运动图象的像素，由第二编码方法编码的静止图象，以及对应于静止图象的第二图象， 其具有比静止图像小的像素。

公开(公告)号：US06469738B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09028461

申请日：1998-02-24

Applicant: Hideto Hayashi

Inventor： Hideto Hayashi

IPC: H04N576

CPC classification number: H04N1/00129 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2125 ,  H04N1/2137 ,  H04N1/215 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N9/8047 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/212 ,  H04N2201/214 ,  Y10S358/906

Abstract: A digital still camera comprising a CPU 40 for compressing the one frame image data of a photo-shot having a constant data quantity by JPEG method into a variable length with the maximum data quantity of no more than 30 k bytes, and a flash memory 41 for storing the compressed image data in an image region 412. The CPU 40 counts a number of frames of the image data already written onto the image region 412 and the unused data capacity, obtains a remaining number of frames allowable to be photo-shot from the number of frames of the image data already written onto the image region 412, and obtains a remaining number of frames allowable to be photo-shot from the unused data capacity of the image region 412, and also displays either smaller one as the number of frames allowable to be photo-shot. In case of compressing the data of the photo-shot images by JPEG method and storing the data onto a data recording medium in the digital still camera, it becomes possible to calculate accurately the remaining number of frames allowable to be photo-shot.

Abstract translation: 一种数字静态照相机，包括CPU 40，用于将具有恒定数据量的通过JPEG方法的照片的一帧图像数据压缩成具有不大于30k字节的最大数据量的可变长度，以及闪速存储器41 用于将压缩的图像数据存储在图像区域412中.CPU 40对已经写入图像区域412的图像数据的帧数和未使用的数据容量进行计数，获得允许被拍摄的剩余帧数 已经写入图像区域412的图像数据的帧数，并且从图像区域412的未使用的数据容量中获得允许被拍摄的剩余帧数，并且还显示小于 帧可以被拍摄。 在通过JPEG方法压缩照片图像的数据并将数据存储在数字静态照相机中的数据记录介质上的情况下，可以准确地计算允许拍摄的剩余帧数。

公开(公告)号：US20020067420A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-06

申请号：US09028462

申请日：1998-02-24

Inventor： HIDESHI 0EDA ,  MASAHIRO SHIOJI ,  HIDEKI TOYODA ,  MASARU HIGASHIDE

IPC: H04N005/222

CPC classification number: H04N1/32128 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2141 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N2201/212 ,  H04N2201/325 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: A digital still camera has an image memory storing a plurality of image groups. Each image group includes nine normal images and a reduced image obtained by thinning pixels of each normal image for reduction to 1/9. When a mode pattern is pressed to indicate forward/backward screen-feeding in a nine-screen multi-reproduction mode, a control circuit feeds forwards or backwards nine reduced images displayed on a liquid crystal screen for each group at one time. Images can thus be retrieved more rapidly than in conventional examples which require operating a forward/backward screen-feed button nine times to feed nine reduced images forwards or backwards.

Abstract translation: 数码相机具有存储多个图像组的图像存储器。 每个图像组包括九个正常图像和通过将每个正常图像的像素减薄到1/9而获得的缩小图像。 当按照九屏幕多重放模式按下模式模式来指示向前/向后屏幕进给时，控制电路一次向前或向后馈送在每个组的液晶屏上显示的九个缩小图像。 因此，可以比需要操作前进/后退屏幕进给按钮九次的传统示例更快地获取图像以向前或向后馈送九个缩小的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20010026320A1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-04

申请号：US09816116

申请日：2001-03-26

Applicant: SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD.

Inventor： In-Seok Seo

IPC: H04N005/76

CPC classification number: H04N1/2137 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/212 ,  H04N2201/218

Abstract: Disclosed is a photographing method capable of adjusting image sizes, which comprises (a) restoring image signals captured by a first mode size and stored in a first memory and storing the restored image signals in a second memory; (b) determining whether to select a modification operation for modifying the image signals captured by the first mode size into those of the second mode size; (c) deleting the image signals stored in the first memory when the modification operation is selected; (d) sampling the image signals restored in the second memory; (e) compressing the sampled image signals according to a compression ratio corresponding to the second mode; and (f) storing the compressed image signals in the first memory.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种能够调整图像尺寸的拍摄方法，其包括：（a）恢复由第一模式尺寸捕获并存储在第一存储器中的图像信号，并将恢复的图像信号存储在第二存储器中; （b）确定是否选择用于将由第一模式大小捕获的图像信号修改为第二模式大小的图像信号的修改操作; （c）当选择了修改操作时，删除存储在第一存储器中的图像信号; （d）对在第二存储器中恢复的图像信号进行采样; （e）根据对应于第二模式的压缩比压缩采样图像信号; 和（f）将压缩的图像信号存储在第一存储器中。

公开(公告)号：US6111662A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-29

申请号：US786222

申请日：1997-01-21

Applicant: Yoshiaki Satoh ,  Yawara Saitoh ,  Izuru Kiyokawa

Inventor： Yoshiaki Satoh ,  Yawara Saitoh ,  Izuru Kiyokawa

IPC: H04N1/21 ,  H04N1/32

CPC classification number: H04N1/32128 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2125 ,  H04N1/2129 ,  H04N1/2137 ,  H04N1/215 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0027 ,  H04N2201/0044 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0077 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/212 ,  H04N2201/216 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3225 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3252 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: In an electronic imaging apparatus, image information of an image signal photoelectrically converted from an image incident is stored in image information storing means in a format dependent upon a type of the applied storage device. Provided therein are communication means for transmitting and/or receiving image information generated in this apparatus or the other equivalent apparatuses while an operation mode of the apparatus is set for communication and switch means for causing the communication means to start a communication mode operation.

公开(公告)号：US6018362A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-25

申请号：US784253

申请日：1997-01-15

Applicant: Masahiro Suzuki ,  Koichiro Minamino

Inventor： Masahiro Suzuki ,  Koichiro Minamino

IPC: H04N5/91 ,  G06T9/00 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/92 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/2137 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N19/10 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/212 ,  H04N2201/33357

Abstract: The still camera includes an imaging section which forms an image of an object to be photographed and outputs analog image data; an A/D conversion section which performs A/D conversion upon this analog image data; an aperture device which controls the amount of light incident upon the imaging device; a compression processing section which compresses the digital image data from the A/D conversion section; a memory card upon which the digital image data thus compressed by the compression processing section is stored; a photometric section which measures the brightness of the object to be photographed; and a compression ratio setting section which derives and controls the compression ratio for the compression processing section, based at least upon the distance to an object to be photographed.

Abstract translation: 静止照相机包括形成要被拍摄的物体的图像并且输出模拟图像数据的成像部分; A / D转换部，对该模拟图像数据进行A / D转换; 光圈装置，其控制入射到成像装置的光量; 压缩处理部，其对来自A / D转换部的数字图像数据进行压缩; 存储由压缩处理部压缩的数字图像数据的存储卡; 测量待拍摄对象的亮度的测光部分; 以及压缩比设定部，其至少根据与被拍摄体的距离来导出并控制压缩处理部的压缩率。

公开(公告)号：US5986700A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-16

申请号：US717189

申请日：1996-09-20

Applicant: Yoshio Wakui

Inventor： Yoshio Wakui

IPC: H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/76 ,  G11B15/18 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/2137 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/212 ,  H04N2201/214 ,  H04N2201/216 ,  Y10S358/906

Abstract: A device for controlling a recording operation of a still video camera includes a plurality of slot units, with a recording medium mounted in each of the plurality of slot units. A power supply circuit applies a voltage to the plurality of slot units to record an image signal to the recording medium through the plurality of slot units. A mechanism detects a remaining capacity of a recording medium to which an image signal is being recorded by one of the plurality of slot units. A control circuit controls the power supply circuit in such a manner than, when the remaining capacity reaches a predetermined amount while an image signal is being recorded through one of the plurality of slot units, a voltage is applied to another slot unit through which said image signal is not being recorded.

Abstract translation: 用于控制静止摄像机的记录操作的设备包括多个时隙单元，其中记录介质安装在多个槽单元中的每一个中。 电源电路向多个时隙单元施加电压，以通过多个时隙单元将图像信号记录到记录介质。 机构检测由多个时隙单元中的一个单元记录图像信号的记录介质的剩余容量。 控制电路以这样的方式控制电源电路，即当通过多个时隙单元中的一个单元记录图像信号时剩余容量达到预定量时，电压被施加到另一个时隙单元，通过该单元，所述图像 信号未被记录。

公开(公告)号：US5619257A

公开(公告)日：1997-04-08

申请号：US355381

申请日：1994-12-13

Applicant: Samuel Reele ,  Alan L. Korus

Inventor： Samuel Reele ,  Alan L. Korus

IPC: G03B17/18 ,  G03B17/48 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/30

CPC classification number: H04N1/2116 ,  G03B17/18 ,  G03B17/48 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2129 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N2201/212 ,  H04N2201/214 ,  H04N5/907

Abstract: A camera that includes negative film and a CCD sensor for simultaneously capturing images chemically and electronically using a beam splitter. A liquid crystal display is used for viewing the captured images immediately after they are captured or for reviewing images stored in a removable memory for deletion or output. An adjustable lens and mirror which can route light from the source directly to the film when a high quality image is to be captured, so that the source light is not split between the film negative and the sensor. The images can be stored at various densities, such as 3.times.5 print or fax resolution, to match the intended output. The memory is organized into stack locations. Each stack location can store one or more images of varying densities allowing the camera to effectively use the memory. The storage status of each stack location is indicated by stack location partition flags. A full memory can also be removed and replaced. The stored images can also be transferred to other forms of media.

Abstract translation: 包括负片和CCD传感器的相机，用于使用分束器以化学和电子方式同时捕获图像。 液晶显示器用于在捕获之后立即观察捕获的图像，或者用于查看存储在可移动存储器中用于删除或输出的图像。 当要捕获高质量图像时，可将透镜和反射镜从光源直接传送到胶片，从而源膜不会在胶片底片和传感器之间分离。 可以以各种密度存储图像，例如3x5打印或传真分辨率，以匹配预期的输出。 内存被组织成堆栈位置。 每个堆叠位置可以存储一个或多个不同密度的图像，从而允许相机有效地使用存储器。 每个堆栈位置的存储状态由堆栈位置分区标志指示。 一个完整的内存也可以被删除和替换。 存储的图像也可以传输到其他形式的媒体。

公开(公告)号：US5563715A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-08

申请号：US591107

申请日：1996-01-25

Applicant: Koichi Sato ,  Harumi Aoki

Inventor： Koichi Sato ,  Harumi Aoki

IPC: H04N1/21 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N5/76 ,  G11B5/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/2112 ,  H04N9/7925 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/212

Abstract: A still video apparatus for recording picture image signals on a recording medium, including a recording mechanism having a plurality of record processing systems for recording the picture image signals on the recording medium, and a recording mode switching mechanism for selecting one of the record processing systems, wherein the record processing system that is used depends on the type of inputted picture image signals.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在记录介质上记录图像信号的静止视频装置，包括具有用于在记录介质上记录图像信号的多个记录处理系统的记录机构，以及用于选择记录处理系统之一的记录模式切换机构 其中使用的记录处理系统取决于输入的图像信号的类型。