JP4849009B2 - Imaging apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus and a program.

  Conventionally, when shooting slide screens that are displayed on the screen at business presentations or seminar venues, if there are many slides, the memory card may run out of recording capacity. It is efficient to shoot once.

By the way, when photographing a slide screen, a high-power zoom is often used, and in addition to this, the environmental conditions are dark, so that camera shake is likely to occur. For this reason, one shot cannot be taken for a single slide, and there are many cases where re-shooting occurs, and a plurality of images are recorded for one slide, thus reducing the recording capacity of the memory card. Squeeze.
Even if you try to organize images during shooting, you must change to playback mode, check and delete the image, then return to shooting mode, zoom back, and set the exposure and flash settings for some cameras. I must. Since such a complicated operation takes time, a plurality of images are eventually taken.
In order to avoid such inconvenience, there is known a camera that automatically determines the shooting state and warns the user of this so as not to record a failed image (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-253761 A

However, every time it is determined that the shooting state is not good, the user is warned and an erasing operation is prompted, so there is a possibility that the user will miss a photo opportunity. It can happen that an image cannot be obtained.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an imaging apparatus and a program that can prevent useless image recording without hindering a user's photographing operation.

The imaging device of the invention according to claim 1
An imaging unit that captures an image of a subject and generates image information in a mode for performing a shooting operation ;
Recording means for recording the image information generated by the imaging means;
Without changing the mode, the current image information generated by the current imaging immediately after recording in the recording means is compared with the previous image information recorded immediately before, and the matching rate of both images is predetermined. Determining means for determining whether or not the value is greater than or equal to a value;
A first deletion unit that deletes the previous image information from the recording unit when the determination unit determines that the matching rate is equal to or greater than a predetermined value;
Display means for displaying whether or not to delete the previous image information when the determination means determines that the match rate is not equal to or greater than a predetermined value;
When a deletion instruction is detected in response to the display by the display unit, a second deletion unit that deletes the previous image information;
It is characterized by having.

The invention according to claim 2 is the imaging apparatus according to claim 1 ,
Furthermore before Symbol display means, based on the previous SL image information, and displays the captured image,
A touch panel for detecting a contact position in contact with the display screen of the display means;
If the match rate is determined to be smaller than the predetermined value by the determination Priority determination means, after the imaged that this captured image is displayed on the display unit currently by the image pickup means, associating a predetermined position of the touch panel provided, comprising a delete button display control means for the delete button for instructing deletion of the manipulated Ri by the said preceding image information to be displayed on said display means, and
It said second deleting means according deletion instruction input based on the touch operation before Symbol delete button, is characterized in deleting the previous image information from the recording means.

The program of the invention described in claim 3 is:
An imaging unit that captures an image of a subject and generates image information in a mode for performing a shooting operation, a recording unit that records the image information generated by the imaging unit, and a display unit that displays the image information. The imaging device computer
Without changing the mode, the current image information generated by the current imaging immediately after recording in the recording unit is compared with the previous image information recorded immediately before, and the matching rate of both images is predetermined. Determining means for determining whether or not the value is greater than or equal to a value;
A first deletion unit that deletes the previous image information from the recording unit when the determination unit determines that the match rate is equal to or greater than a predetermined value;
Display control means for displaying whether or not to delete the previous image information when the determination means determines that the match rate is not equal to or greater than a predetermined value;
A second deletion unit that deletes the previous image information when a deletion instruction is detected in response to display by the display control unit;
It is characterized by making it function as.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily delete the previous image information recorded in the recording unit without changing the mode after the current subject is imaged, and thereby, the user's photographing operation is not hindered. Recording of an image can be prevented.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the scope of the invention is not limited to the illustrated examples.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an imaging apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the imaging apparatus 100.
The image capturing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment displays an image g2 (see FIG. 3B) currently captured by the image capturing unit 1 on the image display unit 32, and then based on the operation of the previous delete button 41g. 1 deletes the previous image data recorded in the recording medium 5 by the previous imaging by 1.
Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the imaging apparatus 100 includes an imaging unit 1, an imaging auxiliary unit 2, a display unit 3, an operation unit 4, a recording medium 5, a USB terminal 6, and a control unit 7. Etc. are provided.

  The image capturing unit 1 continuously captures images of an object as an image capturing unit and generates a plurality of image frames F,. Specifically, the imaging unit 1 includes an imaging lens group 11, an electronic imaging unit 12, a video signal processing unit 13, an image memory 14, a shooting control unit 15, and the like.

The imaging lens group 11 includes a plurality of imaging lenses.
The electronic imaging unit 12 includes an imaging element such as a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) that converts a subject image that has passed through the imaging lens group 11 into a two-dimensional image signal.
The video signal processing unit 13 performs predetermined image processing on the image signal output from the electronic imaging unit 12.
The image memory 14 temporarily stores the image signal after image processing.

  The imaging unit 1 configured as described above constitutes an imaging unit that captures an image of a subject and acquires captured image data (image signal).

  The imaging auxiliary unit 2 is driven when the subject is imaged by the imaging unit 1, and includes, for example, a focus driving unit 21, a zoom driving unit 22, and the like.

The focus drive unit 21 drives a focus mechanism unit (not shown) connected to the imaging lens group 11.
The zoom drive unit 22 drives a zoom mechanism unit (not shown) connected to the imaging lens group 11.
The focus driving unit 21 and the zoom driving unit 22 are connected to the shooting control unit 15 and are driven under the control of the shooting control unit 15.

  The display unit 3 displays an image picked up by the image pickup unit 1 and is disposed so as to expose the display screen from the back side of the image pickup apparatus 100. The display unit 3 includes, for example, a display control unit 31, an image display unit 32, and the like.

  The display control unit 31 includes a video memory (not shown) that temporarily stores display data appropriately output from the CPU 71.

  The image display unit 32 displays a predetermined image or information on the display screen based on an output signal from the display control unit 31 as a display unit. In other words, the image display unit 32 displays a preview image captured by the imaging unit 1 or REC view images g1 and g2 for confirming the actual captured image recorded on the recording medium 5 (FIG. 3A and FIG. 3 (b) etc.) is temporarily displayed.

  Further, when deleting the previous image data (described later), the image display unit 32 deletes the deletion confirmation message m, for example, “deletes the previous photo” if the matching rate with the current image data is less than a predetermined value. (Yes-Enter) "is displayed on the upper side of the previous captured image g1 (see FIG. 4).

  The operation unit 4 is for performing a predetermined operation of the imaging apparatus 100, and includes, for example, an operation input unit 41, an input circuit 42, and the like.

  The operation input unit 41 includes, for example, a shutter button 41a, a zoom button 41b, a selection determination button 41c, a menu button 41d, a mode change button 41e, a delete button 41f, a previous delete button 41g, etc. It has.

The shutter button 41a is provided on the upper surface side of the imaging device 100, for example, and instructs the imaging unit 1 to image the subject.
The zoom button 41b is provided in the vicinity of the shutter button 41a, for example, and changes the zoom to the wide side or the tele side.
The selection determination button 41c is provided on the back side of the imaging apparatus 100, for example, and includes a cursor button c1 for selecting various instruction information, an Enter button c2 provided inside the cursor button c1, and the like.
The menu button 41d is provided at the lower left of the selection decision button 41c and instructs display of various menus.
The mode change button 41e is provided at the lower right of the selection determination button 41c, and instructs to change various modes such as a still image capturing mode, a moving image capturing mode, and a reproduction mode.
The delete button 41f is provided at the upper right of the selection determination button 41c, and instructs to delete image data relating to the image displayed on the image display unit 32 from the recording medium 5 in the reproduction mode.
The previous delete button 41g is provided on the upper left of the selection decision button 41c, and when the REC view image g2 after the current imaging of the subject is displayed on the image display unit 32 in the still image imaging mode, the previous imaging is performed. The previous image data related to the captured image g1 is instructed to be deleted from the recording medium 5. Here, the previous deletion button 41g constitutes a deletion instruction means for instructing deletion of the previous image data.

  The input circuit 42 is for inputting an operation signal output from the operation input unit 41 to the CPU 71.

  The recording medium 5 is configured by, for example, a card-type nonvolatile memory (flash memory), a hard disk, and the like, and stores a plurality of image files of images captured by the imaging unit 1.

  The USB terminal 6 is a terminal for connection with an external device, and transmits and receives data via a USB cable (not shown).

  The control unit 7 controls each unit of the imaging apparatus 100, and includes, for example, a CPU 71, a program memory 72, a data memory 73, and the like.

  The CPU 71 performs various control operations according to various processing programs for the imaging apparatus 100 stored in the program memory 72.

  The data memory 73 is composed of, for example, a flash memory and temporarily stores data processed by the CPU 71. Specifically, the data memory 73 temporarily stores the current image data generated by the imaging unit 1 and the previous image data read from the recording medium 5.

  The program memory 72 stores various programs and data necessary for the operation of the CPU 71. Specifically, the program memory 72 stores an image comparison determination program 72a, a first deletion program 72b, and the like.

The image comparison determination program 72a causes the CPU 71 to function as image comparison determination means. That is, the image comparison determination program 72a includes the previous image data related to the previous captured image g1 (see FIG. 3A) recorded on the recording medium 5 by the previous imaging of the predetermined subject by the imaging unit 1, and the imaging unit 1. Image comparison determination for comparing the current image data relating to the current captured image g2 (see FIG. 3B) generated by the current imaging with the current image and determining whether the matching rate of the images is equal to or greater than a predetermined value It is a program for causing the CPU 71 to realize functions related to processing.
Specifically, when the CPU 71 executes the image comparison determination program 72a, the previous image data is read from the recording medium 5, and the image information of each pixel of the previous image data and the current image data generated by the imaging unit 1 is read. Whether or not (pixel data) matches is compared, and it is determined whether or not the total number of matching pixels is a predetermined value (for example, 60%) or more.

The first deletion program 72b causes the CPU 71 to function as a deletion unit. That is, the first deletion program 72b displays the previous image data output based on a predetermined operation of the previous deletion button 41f by the user after the current captured image g2 captured by the imaging unit 1 is displayed on the image display unit 32. This is a program for causing the CPU 71 to realize a function related to the deletion process for deleting the previous image data recorded on the recording medium 5 in accordance with the input of the deletion instruction.
Specifically, when the CPU 71 executes the first deletion program 72b and the image comparison determination process determines that the matching rate between the previous image data and the current image data is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the previous image A process of deleting data from the recording medium 5 is performed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), in the case where images of substantially the same subject (for example, a slide screen) are taken continuously, two pieces of image data are continuously recorded. In this case, image comparison processing between the previous captured image g1 (see FIG. 3A) and the current captured image g2 (see FIG. 3B) is performed. Then, when the previous captured image g1 has been captured blurry due to camera shake or the like, only the current captured image g2 captured more clearly than that is stored and recorded in the recording medium 5, and as a result of the image comparison determination process, the image If it is determined that the coincidence rate is equal to or higher than the predetermined value, the previous image data related to the previous captured image g1 is deleted from the recording medium 5.

Next, imaging processing will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation related to the imaging process.

As shown in FIG. 5, first, when an exposure condition, zoom, and the like are set based on a predetermined operation of the operation unit 4 by the user, and an imaging instruction output based on a pressing operation of the shutter button 41a is input (step S1; YES), the CPU 71 controls the imaging unit 1 to perform imaging processing of the subject (step S2).
Next, the CPU 71 controls the display unit to display the REC view image g2 (see FIG. 3B) of the captured image captured this time by the imaging unit 1 on the image display unit 32 (step S3).

When the previous delete button 41g is operated by the user, that is, when the previous captured image g1 is deleted (step S4; YES), the CPU 71 determines whether or not a plurality of image data is recorded on the recording medium 5. Determine (step S5).
Here, if it is determined that a plurality of image data is recorded (step S5; YES), the CPU 71 executes a previous deletion process (step S6).

  If it is determined in step S4 that the previous delete button 41g has not been operated (step S4; NO), or if it is determined in step S5 that a plurality of image data has not been recorded ( Step S5; NO), returning to Step S1.

Next, the previous deletion process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation related to the previous deletion processing.

As shown in FIG. 6, first, the CPU 71 executes the image comparison / determination program 72a portion in the program memory 72, reads and acquires the previous image data from the recording medium 5 (step S61), and then continues with the current image. Data is acquired from the data memory (step S62). Then, the CPU 71 acquires and compares pixel data at predetermined positions for the previous image data and the current image data (step S63), and determines whether or not these pixel data match (step S64).
If it is determined that the pixel data match (step S64; YES), the CPU 71 performs a process of adding the number of matching points (step S65).

Subsequently, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the previous image data and the current image data have been compared for all the pixel data (step S66). Even when it is determined in step S64 that the pixel data do not match (step S64; NO), the CPU 71 executes the process of step S66.
If it is determined that not all pixel data are compared (step S66; NO), the process returns to step S63.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S66 that all pixel data have been compared (step S66; YES), the CPU 71 determines whether or not the match rate between the previous image data and the current image data is 60% or more. (Step S67).
Here, if it is determined that the coincidence rate is 60% or more (step S67; YES), the CPU 71 executes the portion of the first deletion program 72b in the program memory 72 and retrieves the previous image data from the recording medium 5. Processing for deletion is performed (step S68).
If it is determined in step S67 that the matching rate is not 60% or more (step S67; NO), the CPU 71 displays the previous captured image g1 on the image display unit 32 based on the previous image data (step S67). S69), and thereafter, a deletion confirmation message m (for example, “Delete the previous photo? Are you sure? (Yes-Enter)”) is displayed on the image display unit 32 (step S70; see FIG. 4). . When a deletion execution instruction is input based on the operation of the Enter button c2 (step S71; YES), the CPU 71 executes the process of step S68.

  If no deletion execution instruction is input in step S70 (step S71; NO), the deletion of the previous image data is stopped.

As described above, according to the imaging device 100 of the first embodiment, it is determined by the user that the captured image g2 is better taken than the previous time in a state where the current captured image g2 is displayed on the image display unit 32. When the previous delete button 41g is operated, the CPU 71 performs a process of deleting the previous image data recorded on the recording medium 5 by the previous imaging by the imaging unit 1 according to the input of the deletion instruction from the previous deletion button 41g. Do.
Specifically, the current image data generated by the current imaging by the imaging unit 1 and the previous image data recorded on the recording medium 5 are compared, and it is determined that the matching rate between the images is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. Then, while deleting the previous image data, if it is determined that the matching rate is less than a predetermined value, a deletion confirmation message m is displayed.
Therefore, the previous image data recorded on the recording medium 5 can be easily deleted without changing the mode in accordance with a predetermined operation of the operation unit 4 after the current subject is imaged, and the user's photographing operation is not hindered. , Recording of useless images can be prevented.

  In addition, since the previous image data is deleted or a deletion confirmation message is displayed according to the matching rate between the current image data and the previous image data, when the matching rate between the images is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, substantially the same subject While the previous image data can be quickly deleted, if the matching rate is less than a predetermined value, the user's intention to delete can be confirmed, and the image data of subjects that are not substantially identical are deleted by mistake. Can be prevented.

  In the first embodiment, the image comparison determination process is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the image comparison determination process is performed can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate.

[Embodiment 2]
When it is determined that the matching rate between the previous image data and the current image data is equal to or greater than a predetermined value in the state where the previous deletion mode is set, the imaging apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment automatically acquires the previous image data from the recording medium 5. If it is determined that the matching rate is less than the predetermined value, a previous deletion button 41g for instructing deletion of the previous image data is displayed on the image display unit 32.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the imaging apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied.
As illustrated in FIG. 7, the imaging apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment includes a touch panel 41 h in the operation input unit 41.

  The touch panel 41h is provided integrally with the image display unit 32, and detects a contact position of a user's hand or pen that touches the display screen. That is, the touch panel 41h is provided on the display screen or inside the display screen, for example, and the XY coordinates of the contact position on the display screen by a method such as a resistive film method, an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave method, or a capacitance method. Is detected. Then, the touch panel 41h outputs a position signal related to the XY coordinates of the contact position to the CPU 71.

  The image display unit 32 displays a previous delete button 141g so as to overlap a predetermined position of the touch panel 41h in a delete button display control process described later (see FIG. 8).

  The program memory 72 stores a second deletion program 72c and a deletion button display control program 72d in addition to the image comparison determination program 72a.

The second deletion program 72c causes the CPU 71 to function as a deletion unit. That is, the second deletion program 72c performs a process of deleting the previous image data from the recording medium 5 when it is determined in the image comparison determination process that the matching rate between the previous image data and the current image data is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. It is a program for causing the CPU 71 to realize such a function.
Specifically, when the subject is imaged by the imaging unit 1 in a state where the previous deletion mode in which the previous image data is automatically deleted is set based on a predetermined operation of the mode change button 41e, every imaging process is performed. Later, the CPU 71 executes the previous deletion process. When it is determined that the matching rate between the previous image data and the current image data is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the CPU 71 executes the second deletion program 72c to automatically delete the previous image data from the recording medium 5. Do it.

  Further, when a deletion instruction is input based on the pressing operation of the previous deletion button 141g displayed on the image display unit 32 in the deletion button display control process (described later), the CPU 71 executes the second deletion program 72c. Then, the process of deleting the previous image data from the recording medium 5 is performed.

  The delete button display control program 72d causes the CPU 71 to function as delete button display control means. That is, the delete button display control program 72d is substantially the same as the previous image captured by the imaging unit 1 when it is determined in the image comparison determination process that the matching rate between the previous image data and the current image data is less than a predetermined value. A program for causing the CPU 71 to realize the function related to the delete button display control process for displaying the previous delete button 141g (see FIG. 8) on the image display unit 32 after the captured image of the subject is displayed on the image display unit 32. is there.

Next, imaging processing will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation related to the imaging process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation related to the previous deletion processing.
In the following imaging process, the processes other than the previous deletion process for each imaging of the subject are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. .

As shown in FIG. 9, first, the previous deletion mode is set based on a predetermined operation of the mode change button 41e of the operation unit 4 by the user (step S101).
Thereafter, under the control of the CPU 71, the subject is imaged according to the pressing operation of the shutter button 41a (steps S1 and S2), and the rec view image g2 of the captured image is displayed on the image display unit 32 (step S3).
Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a plurality of image data is recorded on the recording medium 5 (step S5), and determines that a plurality of image data is recorded (step S5; YES). The CPU 71 executes the previous deletion process (step S106).

In the previous deletion process, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 71 executes the image comparison determination program 72a in the program memory 72, and the matching rate between the previous image data and the current image data is 60% or more. It is determined whether or not there is (steps S61 to 67).
Here, if it is determined that the coincidence rate is 60% or more (step S67; YES), the CPU 71 executes the portion of the second deletion program 72c in the program memory 72 and retrieves the previous image data from the recording medium 5. Processing for deletion is performed (step S168).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S67 that the matching rate is not 60% or more (step S67; NO), the CPU 71 displays the previous captured image g1 on the image display unit 32 (step S69), and then the program The part of the delete button display control program 72d in the memory 72 is executed to display the previous delete button 141g on the image display unit 32 (step S170; see FIG. 8). Then, when a deletion execution instruction is input based on the pressing operation of the previous deletion button 141g (step S171; YES), the CPU 71 executes the process of step S168.

  If no deletion execution instruction is input in step S171 (step S171; NO), deletion of the previous image data is stopped.

As described above, according to the imaging device 200 of the second embodiment, when imaging of the subject is performed by the imaging unit 1 in the state set in the previous deletion mode, the current image data generated by the current imaging, When the previous image data recorded on the recording medium 5 is compared and it is determined that the coincidence ratio between the images is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, the process of deleting the previous image data from the recording medium 5 is automatically performed.
Therefore, the previous image data recorded on the recording medium 5 can be easily deleted without changing the mode in accordance with a predetermined operation of the operation unit 4 after the current subject is imaged, and the user's photographing operation is not hindered. , Recording of useless images can be prevented.

  If it is determined that the matching rate between the images is less than a predetermined value, a previous deletion button 141g for instructing deletion of the previous image data is displayed. That is, when the captured image g2 of the substantially same subject as the previous one is displayed on the image display unit 32, the user is told that the captured image g2 is taken relatively well although the matching rate between the images is lower than the previous one. When the previous delete button 141g is determined and the previous delete button 141g is operated, the CPU 71 deletes the previous image data in accordance with the input of the delete instruction from the previous delete button 141g, so the user's intention to delete is confirmed and the previous image data is deleted. Can be performed properly.

In the second embodiment, the previous image data is deleted based on the contact operation of the previous deletion button 141g displayed on the image display unit 32 in which the touch panel 41h is integrally provided. However, the configuration of the imaging device is not limited to this. That is, even if the touch panel 41h is not provided, for example, the previous delete button 141g displayed on the image display unit 32 is associated with a predetermined button of the operation input unit 41, and, for example, “previous delete button-Enter” ”is displayed as an image. You may make it display on the display part 32. FIG.
Further, when the matching rate between images is less than a predetermined value, the previous deletion button 141g is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the previous deletion button 141g is displayed is arbitrarily determined. If the matching rate between images is less than a predetermined value, the previous image data may not be deleted.

  In the second embodiment, the previous deletion mode is set based on a predetermined operation of the mode change button 41e before the subject is imaged. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The previous deletion mode may be automatically set after the insertion, or the previous deletion process may be necessarily performed without setting the previous deletion mode.

The present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments, and various improvements and design changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, when the matching rate between images is less than a predetermined value, the previous captured image g1 is displayed. However, whether or not the previous captured image g1 is displayed can be changed as appropriate. That is, the current captured image g2 may be displayed as the REC view image without displaying the previous captured image g1.
Further, the configurations of the imaging apparatuses 100 and 200 are merely examples as illustrated in the above-described embodiment, and are not limited thereto.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the functions as the deletion unit, the image comparison determination unit, and the deletion button display control unit are realized by executing a predetermined program or the like by the CPU 71. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, you may comprise from the logic circuit etc. for implement | achieving various functions.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the imaging device of Embodiment 1 to which this invention is applied. It is a rear view of the imaging device of FIG. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the REC view image displayed on the image display part of the imaging device of FIG. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the REC view image displayed on the image display part of FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation related to an imaging process by the imaging apparatus of FIG. 1. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation related to a previous deletion process of the imaging process of FIG. 5. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the imaging device of Embodiment 2 to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the REC view image displayed on the image display part of the imaging device of FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation related to an imaging process by the imaging apparatus of FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation related to a previous deletion process of the imaging process of FIG. 9.

Explanation of symbols

100, 200 Imaging device 1 Imaging unit (imaging means)
3 Display unit 32 Image display unit (display means)
4 Operation unit 41g, 141g Previous deletion button (deletion instruction means)
41h touch panel 5 recording medium (recording means)
71 CPU (deletion means, image comparison determination means, deletion button display control means)
g1 Previous captured image g2 Current captured image

Claims (3)

An imaging unit that captures an image of a subject and generates image information in a mode for performing a shooting operation ;
Recording means for recording the image information generated by the imaging means;
Without changing the mode, the current image information generated by the current imaging immediately after recording in the recording means is compared with the previous image information recorded immediately before, and the matching rate of both images is predetermined. Determining means for determining whether or not the value is greater than or equal to a value;
A first deletion unit that deletes the previous image information from the recording unit when the determination unit determines that the matching rate is equal to or greater than a predetermined value;
Display means for displaying whether or not to delete the previous image information when the determination means determines that the match rate is not equal to or greater than a predetermined value;
When a deletion instruction is detected in response to the display by the display unit, a second deletion unit that deletes the previous image information;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The display means further displays a captured image based on the image information,
A touch panel for detecting a contact position in contact with the display screen of the display means;
When the matching means determines that the coincidence rate is less than a predetermined value, the current picked-up image picked up by the image pickup means is displayed on the display means and then associated with a predetermined position of the touch panel. A delete button display control means for causing the display means to display a delete button for instructing deletion of the previous image information when operated,
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second deletion unit deletes the previous image information from the recording unit in accordance with a deletion instruction input based on a contact operation of the deletion button. When the mode for photographing operation, comprising an imaging unit that generates image information by imaging an object, a recording unit for recording the image information generated by the imaging unit, and a display unit for displaying the image information The imaging device computer
Without changing the mode, the current image information generated by the current imaging immediately after recording in the recording unit is compared with the previous image information recorded immediately before, and the matching rate of both images is predetermined. Determining means for determining whether or not the value is greater than or equal to a value;
A first deletion unit that deletes the previous image information from the recording unit when the determination unit determines that the match rate is equal to or greater than a predetermined value;
Display control means for displaying whether or not to delete the previous image information when the determination means determines that the match rate is not equal to or greater than a predetermined value;
A second deletion unit that deletes the previous image information when a deletion instruction is detected in response to display by the display control unit;
A program characterized by functioning as

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