JP7023720B2 - Electronic devices, their control methods and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to electronic devices, control methods thereof, programs and recording media.

A device that executes a function according to the amount of operation on the operating member has been proposed. Patent Document 1 discloses a portable electronic device that performs an assigned function according to an angle rotated with respect to an initial position by operating a rotatable rotating member.
Further, a device for setting the value of a predetermined parameter so as to be smooth has been proposed. Patent Document 2 discloses a display device capable of setting a gamma characteristic which is an image quality setting parameter of an image and making a smooth curve by correcting the set gamma curve.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-56972 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-171192

In a device such as Patent Document 2 in which a user can set parameters of setting items, by setting the parameters, the magnitude relationship with other setting items changes, and the desired function of the user can be obtained. There is no risk.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to prevent an erroneous setting value from being set as a setting value of a setting item having a magnitude relationship.

The present invention has a setting means for setting a set value corresponding to an operation amount of a function executed in response to an operation on the operation means, and a reception means for receiving an instruction to change the set value. The means is a second operation in which the first set value corresponding to the operation amount of the function executed according to the first operation amount to the operation means is smaller than the first operation amount to the operation means. The first set value is one of the first set value and the second set value in a state larger than the second set value corresponding to the operation amount of the function executed according to the amount. In response to the instruction to change the value to be smaller than the second set value , one of the first set value and the second set value to which the instruction is given is changed, and after the change . It is characterized in that the other of the first set value and the second set value is changed so that the first set value of the above is equal to or more than the second set value .

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent erroneous setting of a set value.

It is a figure which shows an example of the appearance structure of the camera of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of a camera. It is a figure which shows an example of a custom zoom setting screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the display process of a custom zoom setting screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the change process of a setting item. It is a figure which shows an example of a custom zoom setting screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the setting value change processing. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a setting value change process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the changeability check process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a correction process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of exception handling of correction. It is a figure for demonstrating an example in which a set value is corrected. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the stationary game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the function setting screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the setting item and the setting value of the 3rd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First Embodiment)
In this embodiment, a case where the electronic device is a digital video camera 10 (hereinafter referred to as a camera 10) will be described. Further, the camera 10 of the present embodiment functions as a display control device.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance configuration of the camera 10. FIG. 1A is a view of the camera 10 viewed from one side, and FIG. 1B is a view of the camera 10 viewed from the other side.
The camera 10 has a barrier 101 and a photographing lens 102 on the front side. Further, the camera 10 has a view finder as a display unit 103a, is outside the finder, and has a display unit 103b on the upper side of the camera 10 main body. The display units 103a and 103b correspond to an example of display means. The display unit 103a and the display unit 103b can output at the same time, but can also output to only one of them. In the following, when the display unit 103a and the display unit 103b are not distinguished, they will be described as the display unit 103. Further, the camera 10 has a seesaw-type grip zoom 104 (zoom key) as an operating device on the side of the main body. The grip zoom 104 corresponds to an example of operating means. It also has a menu button 106, a shooting button 107, a playback button 108, and a power switch 215. When the menu button 106 is pressed, the menu screen is displayed on the display unit 103, and the custom zoom setting screen described later can be displayed. It is possible to instruct to shoot a still image or a moving image by pressing the shooting button 107.

FIG. 1 (c) is an enlarged view of the grip zoom 104. The grip zoom 104 is operated by a pushing operation by the user. The camera 10 is assigned a zoom speed (function, operation amount) according to the push amount (operation amount) when the grip zoom 104 is pushed from the reference position. Specifically, the grip zoom 104 has a first operation unit 105a and a second operation unit 105b. The first operation unit 105a is an operation unit when the user zooms to the telephoto side (T side), and the second operation unit 105b is an operation unit when the user zooms to the wide-angle side (W side). When the user pushes the first operation unit 105a, the user zooms in at the zoom speed assigned to the push amount. On the other hand, when the user pushes the second operation unit 105b, the user zooms out at the zoom speed assigned to the pushing amount. The grip zoom 104 is configured so that the user returns to the reference position (initial position) by releasing the pressing of the first operation unit 105a or the second operation unit 105b.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the camera 10.
The photographing lens 102 is a lens group including a zoom lens and a focus lens. The zoom lens changes the zoom magnification by changing the focal length. The zoom lens is controlled by the zoom control unit 201. A focus lens is a lens that focuses. The focus lens is controlled by the ranging control unit 202.
The image pickup unit 203 is an image pickup device composed of a CCD, a CMOS element, or the like that converts an optical image into an electric signal. The image pickup unit 203 corresponds to an example of the image pickup means. The A / D converter 204 converts the analog signal output from the image pickup unit 203 into a digital signal. The barrier 101 covers the image pickup system including the photographing lens 102 of the camera 10 to prevent the image pickup system from becoming dirty or damaged.

The image processing unit 205 performs resizing processing such as predetermined pixel interpolation and reduction and color conversion processing on the image data from the A / D converter 204 or the image data from the memory control unit 206. Further, the image processing unit 205 performs a predetermined calculation process using the captured image data, and the system control unit 50 performs exposure control and distance measurement control based on the obtained calculation result. As a result, TTL (through-the-lens) AF (autofocus) processing, AE (automatic exposure) processing, and EF (flash pre-flash) processing are performed. Further, the image processing unit 205 performs a predetermined calculation process using the captured image data, and also performs a TTL method AWB (auto white balance) process based on the obtained calculation result.

The image data from the A / D converter 204 is written directly to the memory 207 via the image processing unit 205 and the memory control unit 206, or via the memory control unit 206. The memory 207 stores image data obtained by the image pickup unit 203 and converted into digital data by the A / D converter 204, and image data to be displayed on the display unit 103. The memory 207 has a storage capacity sufficient for storing a predetermined number of still images, moving images for a predetermined time, and audio. Further, the memory 207 also serves as a memory (video memory) for displaying an image when displaying the image data read from the recording medium 208 and the OSD (On Screen Display) data on the display unit 103.

The D / A converter 209 converts the image data for image display stored in the memory 207 into an analog signal and supplies it to the display unit 103. Therefore, the image data for display written in the memory 207 is displayed by the display unit 103 via the D / A converter 209. The display unit 103 displays on a display such as an LCD according to the analog signal from the D / A converter 209. The digital signal once A / D converted by the A / D converter 204 and stored in the memory 207 is analog-converted by the D / A converter 209, and sequentially transferred to the display unit 103 for display as an electronic viewfinder. It works and the live view image is displayed. Although the display unit 103 of the present embodiment is a liquid crystal display, it may be a display of another type such as an organic EL (Organic Electroluminescence) display. Further, the display unit 103 is not limited to the case of an electronic viewfinder or a small-sized (for example, 3.5 inch) liquid crystal monitor, and may be an external output such as HDMI (registered trademark) or SDI. Further, the display unit 103 may include a plurality of these display outputs.

The non-volatile memory 210 is a memory as a recording medium that can be electrically erased and recorded, and for example, EEPROM or the like is used. The non-volatile memory 210 stores constants, programs, and the like for the operation of the system control unit 50. This program is a program for executing various flowcharts described later in this embodiment.

The system control unit 50 controls the entire camera 10. By executing the program stored in the non-volatile memory 210, the system control unit 50 realizes each process described later in this embodiment. The system control unit 50 also controls the display by controlling the memory 207, the D / A converter 209, the display unit 103, and the like. The system control unit 50 corresponds to an example of a control means, a display control means, and an allocation means.
For the system memory 211, for example, RAM is used. The system memory 211 stores constants, variables, programs read from the non-volatile memory 210, and the like for the operation of the system control unit 50. The system timer 212 is a time measuring unit that measures the time used for various controls and the time of the built-in clock.

The operation unit 213 is an operation means for inputting various operation instructions to the system control unit 50. The operation unit 213 includes various switching buttons such as a menu button 106, a cancel button, a cross key (up arrow key, down arrow key, left arrow key, right arrow key), a SET button, and an AF / MF. For example, when the menu button 106 is pressed, various configurable menu screens are displayed on the display unit 103. The user can intuitively make various settings by using the menu screen displayed on the display unit 103 and the cross key and the SET button.
The mode changeover switch 214 switches the operation mode of the system control unit 50 to any mode such as a moving image recording mode and a reproduction mode.
The power switch 215 is a push button for switching between power on and power off.
The grip zoom 104 is a seesaw type and is operated by being pushed in. The system control unit 50 detects the push-in amount of the first operation unit 105a or the second operation unit 105b of the grip zoom 104, and controls the zoom control unit 201 so that the zoom speed is assigned to the push-in amount, and controls the photographing lens. Change the position of 102. In the grip zoom 104 of the present embodiment, the larger the pushing amount, the larger the voltage change amount. Therefore, the system control unit 50 detects the pushing amount by detecting the voltage output by the grip zoom 104. In this way, the system control unit 50 corresponds to an example of the detecting means for detecting the pushing amount of the grip zoom 104.

The power supply control unit 216 is composed of a battery detection circuit, a DC-DC converter, a switch circuit for switching a block to be energized, and the like, and detects whether or not a battery is installed, the type of battery, and the remaining battery level. Further, the power supply control unit 216 controls the DC-DC converter based on the detection result and the instruction of the system control unit 50, and supplies a required voltage to each unit including the recording medium 208 for a necessary period.
The power supply unit 217 includes a primary battery such as an alkaline battery and a lithium battery, a secondary battery such as a NiCd battery, a NiMH battery, and a Li battery, an AC adapter, and the like. The recording medium I / F 218 is an interface with a recording medium 208 such as a memory card or a hard disk. The recording medium 208 is a recording medium for recording captured image data, and is composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, or the like.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the custom zoom setting screen 300. The user selects a custom zoom setting from the menu via the operation unit 213, so that the system control unit 50 displays the custom zoom setting screen 300 on the display unit 103. The custom zoom setting screen 300 is a screen for setting the zoom speed (function, operation amount) to be assigned to the push amount (operation amount) of the grip zoom 104 operated by the user.
On the custom zoom setting screen 300, the recordable time 301a, the recording state 301b, the recording time code 301c, the custom zoom setting menu 302, the image data 303, and the like are displayed. The recordable time 301a, the recording state 301b, the recording time code 301c, and the custom zoom setting menu 302 are OSD data and are displayed superimposed on the image data 303. The image data 303 is, for example, a live view image captured by the image pickup unit 203.

In the present embodiment, in the custom zoom setting menu 302, 17 steps of zoom speeds of "0 to 16" can be assigned to the push-in amount of 5 steps of the grip zoom 104. However, the pushing amount is not limited to the case of 5 steps, and may be 3 steps, 16 steps, or the like. Further, the zoom speed is not limited to 17 steps, and may be other than 17 steps, and may be a step such as "slow, normal, fast" which is different from the numerical value.
For example, if the user assigns the zoom speed "3" to the push amount "1" of the grip zoom 104, the zoom speed "3" is used when the user pushes the grip zoom 104 with the push amount "1". Will be done.

In the present embodiment, the system control unit 50 acquires a numerical value in the range of "-127" to "+127" by converting the voltage detected when the grip zoom 104 is pushed. For example, when the system control unit 50 acquires a numerical value of "0 to 25" or "-25 to 0", the pushing amount is set to "1". Correspondence with voltage, numerical value and push-in amount is stored in association with non-volatile memory 210 in advance. Here, the minus of the numerical value is the state of being pushed to the W side, and the plus of the numerical value is the state of being pushed to the T side. Further, "0" is a state in which no operation is performed.
The relationship between the five-step push-in amount and the numerical value may be such that the push-in amount for each step and the resolution of the numerical value are equal, or may be weighted according to the step. The case of weighting by a step is, for example, to make the range of numerical values corresponding to the push-in amounts "1" and "5" wider than other push-in amounts.

In addition to the custom zoom setting, the camera 10 of the present embodiment can set the overall zoom speed to "high, middle, low". That is, the zoom speed of "0 to 16" set on the custom zoom setting screen 300 is changed according to the setting of "high, middle, low". Further, the camera 10 of the present embodiment can set a variable speed zoom that operates at a zoom speed assigned to a push amount and a fixed speed zoom that operates at a specific zoom speed regardless of the push amount.

FIG. 3A is an example of the custom zoom setting screen 300 displayed first, and is a state in which the grip zoom 104 is not operated. In the custom zoom setting menu 302, the first display unit 305 and the second display unit 306 are configured on the same screen.
The first display unit 305 displays the amount of pushing when the grip zoom 104 is operated so that it can be identified. On the first display unit 305, the index 307 and the push level display 308 are displayed as OSD data. The index 307 is a display item indicating the amount of pushing of the grip zoom 104. The push-in level display 308 is a display item indicating the level of the push-in amount in five stages in order to identify the push-in amount of the index 307. The push-in level display 308 is divided into a push-in amount of the first operation unit 105a on the T side and a push-in amount of the second operation unit 105b on the W side. The system control unit 50 displays the index 307 based on the push-in amount detected when the grip zoom 104 is operated. In FIG. 3A, the index 307 is located at the center because the grip zoom 104 is not operated.

The second display unit 306 displays the zoom speed assigned to the push amount in an identifiable manner. On the second display unit 306, the zoom speeds 309a to 309e for the push-in positions D “pos1” to “pos5”, the item cursor 310, and the vertical key item 311 are displayed as OSD data. The push-in positions D "pos1" to "pos5" correspond to examples of setting items, and correspond to five steps of push-in amount. Specifically, the push-in position D "pos1" corresponds to the push-in amount "1". Further, the pushing position D "pos2" corresponds to the pushing amount "2", the pushing position D "pos3" corresponds to the pushing amount "3", and the pushing position D "pos4" corresponds to the pushing amount "4". The push-in position D "pos5" corresponds to the push-in amount "5". The zoom speeds 309a to 309e correspond to examples of the set values, respectively, and indicate the zoom speeds of "0 to 16". For example, paying attention to the push-in position D “pos1” and the zoom speed 309a in FIG. 3A, the push-in position D “pos1” is assigned the zoom speed “1”. Therefore, the user can confirm the zoom speed assigned to the push amount from the second display unit 306.

Further, in FIG. 3A, the item cursor 310 is located at the push-in position D “pos1”, and the vertical key item 311 is displayed above and below the item cursor 310. The item cursor 310 indicates that the zoom speed 309a of the push position D “pos1” can be selectively assigned by the user. Specifically, when the user operates the up arrow key or the down arrow key (up / down arrow key) of the cross key of the operation unit 213, the zoom speed with respect to the push position D "pos1" is changed from "1" to a different zoom speed. Can be changed. Further, when the user operates the left arrow key or the right arrow key (left and right arrow keys) of the operation unit 213, the item cursor 310 is moved from the push position D "pos1" to different push positions D "pos2" to "pos5". Can be changed. Therefore, the user can selectably assign the zoom speeds 309b to 309e also for the push-in positions D “pos2” to “pos5”.

FIG. 3B is an example of a custom zoom setting screen 300 displayed when the first operation unit 105a on the T side of the grip zoom 104 is operated.
In FIG. 3B, since the first operation unit 105a of the grip zoom 104 is pushed in, the index 307 moves to the T side with respect to the push-in level display 308. Specifically, the index 307 is located in the range of the push amount "3" on the T side in the push level display 308. In this way, the amount of pushing when the user actually pushes the first operation unit 105a of the grip zoom 104 is identifiablely displayed using the index 307.
Further, in FIG. 3B, the item cursor 310 is located at the push-in position D “pos3”. When the first operation unit 105a of the grip zoom 104 is continuously pushed by the user for a predetermined time with the pushing amount "3", the item cursor 310 is moved to the pushing position D "pos3" corresponding to the pushing amount "3". Moved and displayed. Therefore, the user can change and assign the zoom speed with respect to the push position D "pos3" by operating the up / down arrow keys of the cross key of the operation unit 213. The process of realizing such an operation of the item cursor 310 will be described later.

FIG. 3C is an example of a custom zoom setting screen 300 displayed when the second operation unit 105b on the W side of the grip zoom 104 is operated.
In FIG. 3C, since the second operation unit 105b of the grip zoom 104 is pushed in, the index 307 is moved to the W side with respect to the push-in level display 308. Specifically, since the second operation unit 105b is pushed to the upper limit, the index 307 is located at the end on the W side (push amount “5”) of the push level display 308. In this way, the amount of pushing when the user actually pushes the second operation unit 105b of the grip zoom 104 is identifiablely displayed using the index 307.
Further, in FIG. 3C, the item cursor 310 is located at the push-in position D “pos5”. When the user continuously pushes the second operation unit 105b of the grip zoom 104 for a predetermined time with the push amount "5", the item cursor 310 is moved to the push position D "pos5" corresponding to the push amount "5". Moved and displayed. Therefore, the user can change and assign the zoom speed with respect to the pressing position D "pos5" by operating the up / down arrow keys of the cross key of the operation unit 213.

Here, in the present embodiment, there is a magnitude relationship between the zoom speed as the set value assigned to the push-in positions D “pos1” to “pos5”. Specifically, the zoom speed increases in the order of the push-in position D "pos1" to "pos5". Here, the "set value of the push-in position D" pos1 "" is referred to as "the set value of the setting item pos1". In this case, there is a magnitude relationship of the setting value of the setting item pos1 <the setting value of the setting item pos2 <the setting value of the setting item pos3 <the setting value of the setting item pos4 <the setting value of the setting item pos5. Alternatively, when the setting values may be the same, the setting value of the setting item pos1 ≤ the setting value of the setting item pos2 ≤ the setting value of the setting item pos3 ≤ the setting value of the setting item pos4 ≤ the setting of the setting item pos5. There is a magnitude relationship between the values. While the camera 10 sets the setting items to the setting values assigned by the user, the camera 10 corrects the setting values so that the other setting values maintain the above-mentioned magnitude relationship as a whole.

Maintaining the magnitude relationship in this way prevents, for example, the user from expecting an increase or decrease in the set value according to the operation, but conversely preventing the set value from decreasing or increasing. Because. Specifically, this is to prevent the zoom speed from becoming slower while the user expects the zoom speed to become faster when the grip zoom 104 is further pushed. Similarly, when the user loosens the push of the grip zoom 104, the user expects the zoom speed to slow down, whereas the user expects the zoom speed to slow down, whereas the zoom speed does not increase. .. The process of correcting the set value so as to maintain such a magnitude relationship will be described later.

Next, the process from displaying the custom zoom setting screen to ending will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The flowchart of FIG. 4 is realized by the system control unit 50 reading a program stored in the non-volatile memory 210, expanding the program in the system memory 211, and executing the program. Further, the flowchart of FIG. 4 is started when the operation mode is the moving image recording mode and the user selects a custom zoom setting from the menu.

In S401, the system control unit 50 displays the custom zoom setting screen 300. Specifically, the system control unit 50 displays the custom zoom setting screen 300 including the custom zoom setting menu 302 of FIG. 3A, and initially displays the index 307 indicating the pushing amount of the grip zoom 104.
In S402, the system control unit 50 displays the zoom speed assigned to the push-in position D. Specifically, the system control unit 50 reads out the information associated with the push-in position D and the zoom speed from the non-volatile memory 210. Based on the read information, the system control unit 50 displays the zoom speeds 309a to 309e assigned to the push-in positions D “pos1” to “pos5” as shown in the second display unit 306 of FIG. 3A. do.

In S403, the system control unit 50 sets the position of the item cursor 310 as the initial position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, the system control unit 50 displays the item cursor 310 at the push position D “pos1”.
In S404, the system control unit 50 sets the previous push-in position D'to the initial value 0. The previous push-in position D'is a variable used when determining whether or not the push-in state continues, and the system control unit 50 stores the variable in the system memory 211.

In S405, the system control unit 50 sets the elapsed time T of the pushing position D to an initial value of 0. The elapsed time T of the pushing position is a variable used when determining whether or not the pushing state continues, and the system control unit 50 stores the variable in the system memory 211.
In S406, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the grip zoom 104 is in the pushed state. If it is in the pushed state, the process proceeds to S407, and if it is not in the pushed state, the process proceeds to S416. The system control unit 50 converts the voltage detected from the grip zoom 104, and if the converted value is not 0, it is determined that the voltage is pushed.

In S407, the system control unit 50 acquires the push-in position D. Specifically, the system control unit 50 acquires the push-in amount from the numerical value converted in S406, and acquires the push-in positions D of the push-in positions D “pos1” to “pos5” corresponding to the acquired push-in amount. For example, if the converted numerical value is "0 to 25" or "-25 to 0", it is the pushing position D "pos1", and if the converted numerical value is "+64", it is the pushing position D "pos3". If the value is "-127", it is the push-in position D "pos5". The numerical value, the pushing amount, and the correspondence with the pushing positions D “pos1” to “pos5” are stored in advance in association with the non-volatile memory 210.

In S408, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the elapsed time T of the pushing position D is being counted. If the elapsed time T is not counted, the process proceeds to S409, and if the elapsed time T is counted, the process proceeds to S410. When the flowchart of FIG. 4 is started and the process proceeds to S408 for the first time, the elapsed time T is an initial value of 0, and since the elapsed time T is not counted, the process proceeds to S409.
In S409, the system control unit 50 starts counting the elapsed time T.

In S410, the system control unit 50 displays the index 307 at a position corresponding to the amount of pushing in the state where the user is actually pushing the grip zoom 104. Specifically, the system control unit 50 displays the index 307 at a position corresponding to the numerical value converted in S407. For example, if the converted numerical value is "+64", the index 307 is displayed in the push amount "3" on the T side as shown in FIG. 3 (b), and if the converted numerical value is "-127", FIG. 3 (c). ), The index 307 is displayed at the end on the W side (pushing amount “5”). Therefore, the user can easily recognize the amount of pushing when the grip zoom 104 is pushed. Further, in the custom zoom setting menu 302, since the push-in amount "1" to "5" and the push-in position D "pos1" to "pos5" are associated with each other, the user can determine which push-in amount is the current push-in amount. It can be easily recognized whether it corresponds to the position D.
In S411, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not there is a change from the previous push-in position D'. Specifically, when the push-in position D acquired by the system control unit 50 in S407 is different from the push-in position D'already stored in the system memory 211, it is determined that there is a change from the previous push-in position D'. .. If there is a change in the pushing position D, the process proceeds to S415, and if there is no change, the process proceeds to S412.

In S412, the system control unit 50 increments the elapsed time T and stores it in the system memory 211. The time to be incremented is a cycle in which S412 is executed, and is, for example, 16 msec or 1 sec.
In S413, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the state in which the push-in position D has not changed is for a predetermined time or longer. If it is more than a predetermined time, that is, if the pushing position D is continued for a predetermined time, the process proceeds to S414, and if it is not more than the predetermined time, the process returns to S406. The predetermined time is set in consideration of the time for returning to the initial position after releasing the finger from the grip zoom 104. By considering the time to return to the initial position, it is possible to prevent the pushing position D from being unintentionally determined to be continued for a predetermined time. The predetermined time is, for example, 160 msec and 3 sec, and is stored in the non-volatile memory 210 in advance.

In S414, the system control unit 50 moves the item cursor 310 to the push-in position D where there is no change for a predetermined time or longer, and displays the item cursor. For example, when the push-in amount corresponding to the push-in position D “pos3” continues for a predetermined time or longer, the system control unit 50 places an item cursor on the push-in position D “pos3” as shown in FIG. 3 (b). The 310 is moved and displayed. If the item cursor 310 is already displayed at the push-in position D where there is no change, the process of S414 is skipped. In this way, when the pushing amount corresponding to the pushing position D is continuously maintained for a predetermined time or more, the item cursor 310 is moved to the pushing position D. Therefore, since it is not necessary for the user to move the item cursor 310 after confirming the state of the push position D by himself / herself, the operation of assigning the zoom speed to the push amount can be easily performed. After that, it returns to S406.
In S415, the system control unit 50 stores the changed push-in position D this time. Specifically, the system control unit 50 substitutes the push-in position D acquired in S407 into a variable and stores it in the system memory 211. Further, the system control unit 50 stops the count started in S409. After that, it returns to S406.

In S416, the system control unit 50 sets the elapsed time T of the pushing position D to the initial value 0.
In S417, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the change instruction of the setting item has been received. Specifically, the system control unit 50 sets items when the user operates the left / right arrow keys of the operation unit 213 while the item cursor 310 is located at any of the push positions D “pos1” to “pos5”. It is determined that the change instruction of is accepted. If the change instruction is accepted, the process proceeds to S418, and if the change instruction is not accepted, the process proceeds to S419.
In S418, the system control unit 50 changes the setting items. For example, in the state of FIG. 3C, in response to the operation of the left arrow key of the cross key of the operation unit 213, the system control unit 50 moves the item cursor 310 from the push position D “pos 5” to the push position D “pos 4”. Move and display. After that, it returns to S406. The process of changing the setting items will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In S419, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the instruction to change the set value of the push-in position D “posN” has been accepted. Specifically, when the user operates the up / down arrow key of the operation unit 213 while the item cursor 310 is located at any of the push positions D "pos1" to "pos5", the instruction to change the set value is accepted. judge. If the setting value change instruction is accepted, the process proceeds to S420, and if the change instruction is not accepted, the process proceeds to S421. The setting value change instruction may be received on the change instruction screen by transitioning to the set value change instruction screen by operating the SET button of the operation unit 213.
In S420, the system control unit 50 performs a set value change process. For example, in the state of FIG. 3C, the system control unit 50 changes the zoom speed from “16” to “15” in response to the pressing of the downward key of the cross key of the operation unit 213. The system control unit 50 changes the zoom speed from "16" to "15" so that the zoom speed becomes slightly slower when the push amount corresponds to the push position D "pos5" of the grip zoom 104. To control. After that, it returns to S406. The setting value change process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In S421, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the operation of closing the custom zoom setting screen 300 has been accepted. When the closing operation is accepted, the system control unit 50 ends the display of the custom zoom setting screen 300, thereby ending the processing of the flowchart of FIG. When the custom zoom setting screen 300 is closed, the system control unit 50 stores the push-in position D, which is a setting item, and the zoom speed, which is a set value, in the non-volatile memory 210 in association with each other. At this time, the system control unit 50 also stores information indicating the position of the set value cursor, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the closing operation is not accepted, the process returns to S406 and the above-mentioned process is repeated.

Next, the process of changing the setting items will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The flowchart of FIG. 5 corresponds to the process of changing the setting item of S418 of the flowchart of FIG.
In S501, the system control unit 50 acquires N (N = 1 to 5) indicating the position of the item cursor 310. Specifically, the system control unit 50 acquires a numerical value following the pos of the push position D stored in the system memory 211, and sets it as N indicating the position of the item cursor 310.
In S502, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the right arrow key of the operation unit 213 has been operated. The operation of the right direction key of the operation unit 213 is an operation for moving the item cursor 310 to the right direction. If the right arrow key is operated, the process proceeds to S503, and if the right arrow key is not operated, the process proceeds to S505.

In S503, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not N indicating the position of the acquired item cursor 310 is smaller than 5, which is the number of set items. When N is 5, the item cursor 310 cannot be moved to the right. Therefore, the system control unit 50 confirms whether there is room for moving the item cursor 310 to the right. If it is smaller than 5, the process proceeds to S504, and if it is not smaller than 5, the item cursor 310 cannot be moved, so that the processing of the flowchart of FIG. 5 is terminated and the process returns to S406 of FIG.
In S504, the system control unit 50 moves the item cursor 310 to the right and displays it. That is, the system control unit 50 sets N indicating the position of the item cursor 310 to N + 1, and moves the item cursor 310 to the push position D “posN + 1” to display it.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the custom zoom setting screen 300.
In FIG. 6A, the item cursor 310 is displayed at the push-in position D “pos2”. As shown in FIG. 6B, the item cursor 310 is moved to the push-in position D "pos3" and displayed by the operation of moving the cursor to the right from the state of FIG. 6A. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the item cursor 310 is moved to the push position D "pos 4" and displayed by the operation of further moving the cursor to the right from the state of FIG. 6 (b).

On the other hand, in S505, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the left arrow key of the operation unit 213 has been operated. The operation of the left direction key of the operation unit 213 is an operation for moving the item cursor 310 to the left direction. If the left arrow key is operated, the process proceeds to S506, and if the left arrow key is not operated, the process of the flowchart of FIG. 5 is terminated, and the process returns to S406 of FIG.
In S506, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not N indicating the position of the acquired item cursor 310 is larger than 1. When N is 1, the item cursor 310 cannot be moved to the left. Therefore, the system control unit 50 confirms whether there is room for moving the item cursor 310 to the left. If it is larger than 1, the process proceeds to S507, and if it is not larger than 1, the item cursor 310 cannot be moved, so that the processing of the flowchart of FIG. 5 is terminated and the process returns to S406 of FIG.
In S507, the system control unit 50 moves the item cursor 310 to the left and displays it. That is, the system control unit 50 sets N indicating the position of the item cursor 310 to N-1, and moves and displays the item cursor 310 so as to be the push position D “posN-1”.

As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the item cursor 310 is moved to the push-in position D "pos3" and displayed by the operation of moving the cursor to the left from the state of FIG. 6 (c). Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, the item cursor 310 is moved to the pushing position D “pos2” and displayed by the operation of further moving the cursor to the left from the state of FIG. 6B.
In S508, the system control unit 50 updates and stores N indicating the position of the item cursor 310 in the system memory 211. After that, the process of the flowchart of FIG. 5 is finished, and the process returns to S406 of FIG.

Next, the setting value change process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In the following description, the setting item posN means the setting item of posN on which the item cursor 310 is located. Further, the range of the setting value of the setting item posN is "0 to 16". Further, the position of the set value cursor (order of set values) is indicated by M, and the range of M is "1 to 17".
Here, with reference to FIGS. 3 (d) and 3 (e), the relationship between the position of the set value cursor and the set value will be described. FIG. 3D shows a state in which the item cursor 310 is located at the setting item pos3 and is displayed, and the zoom speed 309c of “6” is assigned as the setting value of the setting item pos3.

FIG. 3E shows the relationship between the set value and M indicating the position of the set value cursor (set value cursor M). In the present embodiment, the set value is an integer of 17 out of 0 to 16. Therefore, the set value corresponding to the set value cursor M = 1 is 0, and the set value corresponding to the set value cursor M = 7 is 6. Since the setting value of the setting item pos3 shown in FIG. 3D is 6, the setting value cursor 312 is M = 7.

The flowchart of FIG. 7 corresponds to the setting value change process of S420 of FIG. Further, FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the processing of the flowchart of FIG. 7. In FIG. 8A, the horizontal axis indicates the setting item pos1 to the setting item pos5, the vertical axis indicates the setting value, and the item cursor 310 indicates the state in which the item cursor 310 is located at the setting item pos3. In FIG. 8A, the setting value “0” for the setting item pos1, the setting value “4” for the setting item pos2, the setting value “8” for the setting item pos3, and the setting item pos4. The setting value "12" and the setting value "16" are assigned to the setting item pos5.
In S701, the system control unit 50 acquires M (for example, M = 1 to 17) indicating the position of the set value cursor 312 in the setting item posN. Specifically, the system control unit 50 reads out M indicating the position of the set value cursor 312 stored in the non-volatile memory 210.

In S702, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the upward key of the operation unit 213 has been operated. The operation of the up arrow key of the operation unit 213 is an operation for increasing the set value of the setting item posN. If the up arrow key is operated, the process proceeds to S703, and if the up arrow key is not operated, the process proceeds to S706 assuming that the down arrow key is operated.
In S703, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not M acquired in S701 is smaller than the maximum value of M indicating the position of the set value cursor 312. The maximum value of M indicating the position of the set value cursor 312 is 17, and when the acquired M is equal to or greater than the maximum value, the set value cursor 312 cannot be moved upward. Therefore, the system control unit 50 confirms whether there is room for moving the set value cursor 312 upward. If it is smaller than the maximum value, the process proceeds to S704, and if it is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the process proceeds to S710.

In S704, the system control unit 50 acquires the set value cursor M in S701 and sets it to M + 1 by adding 1 to M. That is, the set value cursor M = M + 1. This process is a process for trying to move the set value cursor 312 upward by one, instead of actually moving the set value cursor 312 upward by one. In this embodiment, since the set value is also increased or decreased by 1, the change in the value of the set value cursor and the change in the set value match, but the change in the set value and the set value cursor do not necessarily match.
In S705, the system control unit 50 acquires a change value (set value) when M is changed to M + 1. Here, the changed value is the same value as the set value, but means the value when the set value cursor 312 is tried to move instead of actually moving, that is, the value before being fixed as the set value. Therefore, the range of the changed value is "0 to 16" like the set value. Specifically, the system control unit 50 acquires the change value val [M + 1].
For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the up arrow key is operated while the item cursor 310 is located at the setting item pos3, the position of the setting value cursor 312 is moved up by one in S704. Try to. Since the setting value of the setting item pos3 is "8", "9" is acquired as the change value of the setting value cursor 312 for which movement was attempted in S705.

S706 is a process when the down arrow key is operated, and the system control unit 50 determines whether or not M acquired in S701 is larger than the minimum value of M indicating the position of the set value cursor 312. The minimum value of M indicating the position of the set value cursor 312 is 1, and if the acquired M is equal to or less than the minimum value, the set value cursor 312 cannot be moved downward. Therefore, the system control unit 50 confirms whether there is room for moving the set value cursor 312 downward. If it is larger than the minimum value, the process proceeds to S707, and if it is equal to or less than the minimum value, the process proceeds to S710.

In S707, the system control unit 50 sets the set value cursor M to M-1 obtained by subtracting 1 from M acquired in S701. That is, the set value cursor M = M-1 is set. This process is a process for trying to move the set value cursor 312 downward by one, instead of actually moving the set value cursor 312 downward by one.
In S708, the system control unit 50 acquires the changed value (set value) when M is changed to M-1. Specifically, the system control unit 50 acquires the change value val [M-1].
For example, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the down arrow key is operated while the item cursor 310 is located at the setting item pos3, the position of the setting value cursor 312 is moved down by one in S707. Try to. Since the setting value of the setting item pos3 is "8", "7" is acquired as the change value of the setting value cursor 312 in which the movement was attempted in S708.

In S709, the system control unit 50 performs a changeability check process. By the changeability check process, it is determined whether or not the change value acquired in S705 or S708 can be changed as the set value for the setting item posN. This process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In S710, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value can be changed based on the result of the changeability check process. The information on whether or not the information can be changed is determined based on the information that the information can be changed or the information that the information cannot be changed, which is stored in the system memory 211 in association with the setting item posN. If it can be changed, the process proceeds to S711, and if it cannot be changed, the process of the flowchart of FIG. 7 ends.

In S711, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not an operation for confirming the change of the set value for the setting item posN has been performed. If the confirming operation is performed, the process proceeds to S712, and if the confirming operation is not performed, the process proceeds to S715.
In S712, the system control unit 50 changes the position (M) of the set value cursor 312. Specifically, the position of the set value cursor 312 shown in FIG. 3 (e) is moved upward or downward. Here, M indicating the position of the set value cursor 312 is M = M (set value cursor in S701) + 1 or M = M (set value cursor in S701) -1 changed in S704 and S707.

In S713, the system control unit 50 changes the set value of the setting item posN to the changed value val [M] and stores it in the system memory 211. At this time, the system control unit 50 stores information that the set value of the setting item posN is a value set by the user.
In S714, the system control unit 50 performs correction processing according to the change in the set value of the setting item posN. That is, the system control unit 50 corrects the set value so that the other set values maintain the magnitude relationship as a whole in response to the change of the set value of the set item posN. The correction process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In S715, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the instruction to change the set value of the setting item posN has been accepted. Specifically, when the user operates the up / down arrow keys of the operation unit 213, it is determined that the instruction to change the set value has been accepted. If the setting value change instruction is accepted, the process returns to S702, and if the change instruction is not accepted, the process returns to S711.

Next, the changeability check process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The flowchart of FIG. 9 corresponds to the changeability check process of S708 of FIG.
In S901, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not it is permitted that the set values are the same. Specifically, when the setting value is allowed to be the same, the magnitude relation of the setting value of each setting item is the setting value of the setting item pos1 ≤ the setting value of the setting item pos2 ≤ the setting of the setting item pos3. Value ≤ setting value of setting item pos4 ≤ setting value of setting item pos5. On the other hand, when the setting values are not allowed to be the same, the magnitude relation of the setting values of each setting item is that the setting value of the setting item pos1 <the setting value of the setting item pos2 <the setting value of the setting item pos3 < It means that the setting value of the setting item pos4 <the setting value of the setting item pos5. Information on whether or not to allow the set values to be the same is stored in, for example, the non-volatile memory 210. Information on whether or not to allow the set values to be the same value may be stored in advance according to, for example, the specifications of the device or the type of the setting item, and the system control unit 50 may be stored according to the user's selection. May be set. If it is permitted that the set values are the same, the process proceeds to S902, and if not permitted, the process proceeds to S912.

In S902, when the system control unit 50 allows the set values to be the same value, the system control unit 50 sets the maximum value and the minimum value of the set value cursor M in the setting item posN. Specifically, since the setting item posN may be any of the setting items pos1 to pos5 and the setting value may be "0" or "16", the setting value cursor M has a minimum value m_min = 1 and a maximum value m_max. = 17 is set.
In S903, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the changed value of the setting item posN is equal to or greater than the set value of the setting item posN-1. Here, the changed value of the setting item posN is a value acquired by S705 or S708. If the changed value is not equal to or greater than the set value of the setting item posN-1, the process proceeds to S904. The case of proceeding to S904 means that the magnitude relationship is not maintained between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posN-1, and the magnitude relationship changes. On the other hand, if the changed value is equal to or greater than the set value of the setting item posN-1, the process proceeds to S907. The case of proceeding to S907 means that the magnitude relationship is maintained between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posN-1. When comparing the set values of each setting item pos, the values of the set value cursor M may be compared without directly comparing the set values.

In S904, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value of the setting item posN-1 is a value set by the user. Whether or not the value is set by the user is determined based on whether or not the information indicating that the value is set by the user is stored in S713 of FIG. 7 described above. If the value is set by the user, the process proceeds to S905, and if the value is not set by the user, the process proceeds to S907.
In S905, the system control unit 50 changes the changed value of the setting item posN to the set value of the setting item posN-1. That is, the system control unit 50 maintains the magnitude relationship of the set values and changes the changed value of the setting item posN in order to give priority to the set value previously set by the user.
In S906, the system control unit 50 notifies the user that the set value of the setting item posN cannot be changed. Specifically, the system control unit 50 displays a guide indicating that only a value equal to or higher than the setting item posN-1 can be set as the setting value of the setting item posN. The system control unit 50 superimposes the guide display on the custom zoom setting menu 302 and displays it. Then proceed to S923.

In S907, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the change value of the setting item posN is equal to or less than the set value of the setting item posN + 1. If the changed value is not less than or equal to the set value of the setting item posN + 1, the process proceeds to S909. The case of proceeding to S909 means that the magnitude relationship is not maintained between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posN + 1, and the magnitude relationship changes. On the other hand, if the changed value is equal to or less than the set value of the setting item posN + 1, the process proceeds to S908. The case of proceeding to S908 means that the magnitude relationship is maintained between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posN + 1.
In S908, the system control unit 50 determines that the change is possible as a changeability check, and stores information indicating that the change is possible in the system memory 211 in association with the setting item posN. That is, when proceeding to S908, the magnitude relationship between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the preceding and following setting items is maintained.

On the other hand, in S909, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value of the setting item posN + 1 is a value set by the user. If the value is set by the user, the process proceeds to S910, and if the value is not set by the user, the process proceeds to S908.
In S910, the system control unit 50 changes the changed value of the setting item posN to the set value of the setting item posN + 1. That is, the system control unit 50 maintains the magnitude relationship of the set values and changes the changed value of the setting item posN in order to give priority to the set value previously set by the user.
In S911, the system control unit 50 notifies the user that the set value of the setting item posN cannot be changed. Specifically, the system control unit 50 displays a guide indicating that only a value equal to or less than the setting item posN + 1 can be set as the setting value of the setting item posN. The system control unit 50 superimposes the guide display on the custom zoom setting menu 302 and displays it. Then proceed to S923.

In S912, when the system control unit 50 does not allow the set values to be the same, the system control unit 50 sets the maximum value and the minimum value of the set value cursor M in the setting item posN. When not allowing the set values to be the same, the minimum value m_min and the maximum value m_max of M change according to the setting item posN. Specifically, the minimum value m_min of the set value cursor M is set to N indicating the position of the item cursor 310. The minimum value m_min is set to N because of the magnitude relationship between the setting value of the setting item pos1 <the setting value of the setting item pos2 <the setting value of the setting item pos3 <the setting value of the setting item pos4 <the setting value of the setting item pos5. This is to maintain. In order to maintain the magnitude relationship of the set values, the minimum value of the set value cursor M when the setting item pos1 is set to 1 and the minimum value of the set value cursor M when the set item pos2 is set is 2, and the minimum value is set to 2. Is a value equal to N indicating the position of the item cursor 310.
On the other hand, the system control unit 50 sets the maximum value m_max as a value obtained by subtracting the number of set items by N indicating the position of the item cursor 310 from the maximum value that the set value cursor M can take. Specifically, since the maximum value that M can take is 17, and the number of setting items is 5, the maximum value m_max = (17- (5-N)) is set. To maintain the magnitude relationship of the set values, the maximum value of M is 17 when the setting item is pos5, the maximum value of M is 16 when the setting item is pos4, and the maximum value is the position of the item cursor 310. It becomes a value that changes according to the indicated N.

In S913, the system control unit 50 compares the set maximum value with the minimum value, and determines whether or not the minimum value is larger than the maximum value. If the minimum value is not larger than the maximum value, the process proceeds to S914, and if the minimum value is larger than the maximum value, the process proceeds to S923. In the present embodiment, since the set value cursor is M = 1 to 17, the process does not proceed to S923 in S913, but proceeds to S923 when the number of set items is small and the set value cannot be changed.

In S914, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the change value of the setting item posN is larger than the setting value of the setting item posN-1. If the changed value is not larger than the set value of the setting item posN-1, the process proceeds to S915. The case of proceeding to S915 means that the magnitude relationship is not maintained between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posN-1, and the magnitude relationship changes. On the other hand, if the changed value is larger than the set value of the setting item posN-1, the process proceeds to S918. The case of proceeding to S918 means that the magnitude relationship is maintained between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posN-1.

In S915, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value of the setting item posN-1 is a value set by the user. Whether or not the value is set by the user is determined based on whether or not the information indicating that the value is set by the user is stored in S713 of FIG. 7 described above. If the value is set by the user, the process proceeds to S916, and if the value is not set by the user, the process proceeds to S918.
In S916, the system control unit 50 changes the changed value of the setting item posN to a value obtained by adding +1 to the set value of the setting item posN-1. That is, the system control unit 50 maintains the magnitude relationship of the set values and changes the changed value of the setting item posN in order to give priority to the set value previously set by the user.
In S917, the system control unit 50 notifies the user that the set value of the setting item posN cannot be changed. Specifically, the system control unit 50 displays a guide indicating that only a value larger than the setting item posN-1 can be set as the setting value of the setting item posN. The system control unit 50 superimposes the guide display on the custom zoom setting menu 302 and displays it. Then proceed to S923.

In S918, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the change value of the setting item posN is smaller than the setting value of the setting item posN + 1. If the changed value is not smaller than the set value of the setting item posN + 1, the process proceeds to S920. The case of proceeding to S920 means that the magnitude relationship is not maintained between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posN + 1, and the magnitude relationship changes. On the other hand, if the changed value is smaller than the set value of the setting item posN + 1, the process proceeds to S919. The case of proceeding to S919 means that the magnitude relationship is maintained between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posN + 1.
In S919, the system control unit 50 determines that the change is possible as a changeability check, and stores information indicating that the change is possible in the system memory 211 in association with the setting item posN. That is, in the case of proceeding to S919, the magnitude relationship between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the preceding and following setting items is maintained.

On the other hand, in S920, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value of the setting item posN + 1 is a value set by the user. If the value is set by the user, the process proceeds to S921, and if the value is not set by the user, the process proceeds to S919.
In S921, the system control unit 50 changes the changed value of the setting item posN to a value -1 to the set value of the setting item posN + 1. That is, the system control unit 50 maintains the magnitude relationship of the set values and changes the changed value of the setting item posN in order to give priority to the set value previously set by the user.
In S922, the system control unit 50 notifies the user that the set value of the setting item posN cannot be changed. Specifically, the system control unit 50 displays a guide indicating that only a value smaller than the setting item posN + 1 can be set in the setting value of the setting item posN. The system control unit 50 superimposes the guide display on the custom zoom setting menu 302 and displays it. Then proceed to S923.

In S923, the system control unit 50 determines that the change is not possible as a check of whether or not the change is possible, and stores information indicating that the change is not possible in the system memory 211 in association with the setting item posN. After that, the process of the flowchart of FIG. 9 is finished, and the process proceeds to S710 of FIG.

Next, the correction process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The flowchart of FIG. 10 corresponds to the correction process of S714 of FIG.
First, the processes from S1001 to S1013 will be described. In the processing from S1001 to S1013, by changing the setting value of the setting item posN, the setting value of the setting item smaller than N indicating the position of the item cursor 310, specifically, the setting value to the setting item of the setting item pos1 This is a process for correcting the set value of posN-1.

In S1001, the system control unit 50 sets the Target in the setting item posTarget to 1 to N-1. First, the system control unit 50 sets the initial Target = 1.
In S1002, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not it is permitted to correct the set value to the same value. This process is the same as that of S901. If it is permitted to correct the set value to the same value, the process proceeds to S1003, and if not permitted, the process proceeds to S1006.

In S1003, the system control unit 50 compares the set value of the setting item posN with the set value of the setting item posTarget. When starting the flowchart of FIG. 10 and proceeding to S1003 for the first time, since Target is 1, the system control unit 50 compares the set value of the setting item pos1 with the set value of the setting item posN. The system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value of the setting item posN is smaller than the setting value of the setting item posTarget. If the setting value of the setting item posN is smaller than the setting value of the setting item posTarget, the process proceeds to S1004, and if it is not smaller, the process proceeds to S1012. The case of proceeding to S1004 means that the magnitude relationship is not maintained between the setting value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posTarget, and the magnitude relationship changes. On the other hand, the case of proceeding to S1012 means that the magnitude relationship is maintained between the setting value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posTarget, and it is not necessary to correct the setting value of the setting item posTaget.

In S1004, since the system control unit 50 is permitted to correct the set value to the same value, the set value of the setting item posTarget, which is a setting value larger than the setting value of the setting item posN, is set to the setting item posN. Correct (change) to the same value as the set value of. However, the present invention is not limited to this case, and the system control unit 50 may correct the setting value of the setting item posTarget to a setting value smaller than the setting value of the setting item posN.
In S1005, the system control unit 50 informs the user that the set value of the setting item posTarget has been corrected on the device side in an identifiable manner. Specifically, the system control unit 50 displays the set value of the setting item posTarget in a form different from the uncorrected set value, for example, in red.

In S1006, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value of the setting item posN is equal to or less than the set value of the setting item posTarget. If the set value of the setting item posN is equal to or less than the set value of the setting item posTarget, the process proceeds to S1007, and if it is not equal to or less than the set value, the process proceeds to S1012. The case of proceeding to S1007 means that the magnitude relationship is not maintained between the setting value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posTarget, and the magnitude relationship changes. On the other hand, the case of proceeding to S1012 means that the magnitude relationship is maintained between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posTarget, and it is not necessary to correct the setting value of the setting item posTaget.

In S1007, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value of the set value cursor M- (N-Target) can be set as the set value of the setting item posTarget. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a set value corresponding to the small set value cursor from the set value cursor M only by the value obtained by subtracting the numerical value of Target from N indicating the position of the item cursor 310. For example, when N = 3 and the setting value cursor M = 2 of the setting item pos3, Target = 2 (setting item pos2) and (N-Target) = (3-2) = 1. Therefore, the set value cursor M- (N-Target) = 2-1 = 1, and since the set value of the set value cursor M = 1 exists, the determination of S1007 is Yes.
On the other hand, for example, when N = 3 and the setting value cursor M = 1 of the setting item pos3, Target = 2 (setting item pos2) and (N-Target) = (3-2) = 1. Become. However, since the set value cursor M- (N-Target) = 1-1 = 0 and the set value cursor is M ≧ 1, the determination of S1007 is No.
If it can be set, the process proceeds to S1008. On the other hand, if it cannot be set, the process proceeds to S1009.

In S1008, the system control unit 50 corrects (changes) and sets the set value of the setting item posTarget to the set value of the set value cursor of the set value cursor M- (N-Target). In this way, by correcting the setting value of the setting item posTaget, the setting value of the setting item posTaget which was equal to or higher than the setting value of the setting item posN is reduced, and the setting value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posTaget are reduced. Maintain a big-small relationship with.
In S1009, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not there is an exception handling in which the setting value of the setting item posTarget does not need to be smaller than the setting item posN. If there is exception handling, the process proceeds to S1010, and if there is no exception handling, the process proceeds to S1012.

In S1010, the system control unit 50 performs correction exception handling. The correction exception handling will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In S1011, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the exception correction process has been executed. If the exception correction process is executed, the process proceeds to S1005, and if it is not executed, the process proceeds to S1012.
In S1012, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the correction is completed until the Target becomes N-1. If the correction is not completed until Target becomes N-1, the process proceeds to S1013, and if the correction is completed, the process proceeds to S1014.
In S1013, the system control unit 50 sets Target = Target + 1, and repeats the processes from S1002 to S1012 until Target becomes N-1.

Next, the processes from S1014 to S1026 will be described. In the processing from S1014 to S1026, by changing the setting value of the setting item posN, the setting value of a number larger than N indicating the position of the item cursor 310, specifically, the setting value of the setting item posN + 1 to the setting item pos5. It is a process to correct the set value of.

In S1014, the system control unit 50 sets the Target in the setting item posTarget to N + 1 to 5. First, the system control unit 50 sets the initial Target = 5.
In S1015, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not it is permitted to correct the set value to the same value. This process is the same as that of S901. If it is permitted to correct the set value to the same value, the process proceeds to S1016, and if not permitted, the process proceeds to S1019.

In S1016, the system control unit 50 compares the set value of the setting item posN with the set value of the setting item posTarget. When starting the flowchart of FIG. 10 and proceeding to S1016 for the first time, since Target is 5, the system control unit 50 compares the set value of the setting item pos5 with the set value of the setting item posN. The system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value of the setting item posN is larger than the setting value of the setting item posTarget. If the setting value of the setting item posN is larger than the setting value of the setting item posTarget, the process proceeds to S1017, and if it is not large, the process proceeds to S1025. The case of proceeding to S1017 means that the magnitude relationship is not maintained between the setting value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posTarget, and the magnitude relationship changes. On the other hand, the case of proceeding to S1025 means that the magnitude relationship is maintained between the setting value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posTarget, and it is not necessary to correct the setting value of the setting item posTaget.

In S1017, since the system control unit 50 is permitted to correct the set value to the same value, the set value of the setting item posTarget, which is a setting value smaller than the setting value of the setting item posN, is set to the setting item posN. Correct (change) to the same value as the set value of. However, the present invention is not limited to this case, and the system control unit 50 may correct the setting value of the setting item posTarget to a setting value larger than the setting value of the setting item posN.
In S1018, the system control unit 50 informs the user that the set value of the setting item posTarget has been corrected on the device side in an identifiable manner. The process is the same as in S1005.

In S1019, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value of the setting item posN is equal to or greater than the set value of the setting item posTarget. If the set value of the setting item posN is equal to or greater than the set value of the setting item posTarget, the process proceeds to S1020, and if the value is not equal to or greater than the set value, the process proceeds to S1025. The case of proceeding to S1020 means that the magnitude relationship is not maintained between the setting value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posTarget, and the magnitude relationship changes. On the other hand, the case of proceeding to S1025 means that the magnitude relationship is maintained between the changed value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posTarget, and it is not necessary to correct the setting value of the setting item posTaget.

In S1020, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the set value of the set value cursor M + (Target-N) can be set as the set value of the setting item posTarget. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a set value corresponding to a large set value cursor from the set value cursor M by the value obtained by subtracting N indicating the position of the item cursor 310 from the numerical value of Target. For example, when N = 3 and the setting value cursor M = 15 of the setting item pos3, Target = 5 (setting item pos5) and (Target-N) = (5-3) = 2. Therefore, the set value cursor M + (Target-N) = 15 + 2 = 17, and since the set value of the set value cursor M = 17 exists, the determination of S1020 is Yes.
On the other hand, for example, when N = 3 and the setting value cursor M = 16 of the setting item pos3, Target = 5 (setting item pos5) and (Target-N) = (5-3) = 2. Become. Therefore, the set value cursor M + (Target-N) = 16 + 2 = 18, and since the set value of the set value cursor M = 18 does not exist, the determination of S1020 is No.
If it can be set, the process proceeds to S1021. If it cannot be set, the process proceeds to S1022.

In S1021, the system control unit 50 corrects (changes) the set value of the setting item posTarget to the set value cursor M + (Target-N) and sets it. In this way, by correcting the setting value of the setting item posTaget, the setting value of the setting item posTaget which was less than or equal to the setting value of the setting item posN is increased, and the setting value of the setting item posN and the setting value of the setting item posTaget are increased. Maintain a big-small relationship with.

In S1022, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not there is an exception handling in which the setting value of the setting item posTarget does not need to be larger than the setting item posN. If there is exception handling, the process proceeds to S1023, and if there is no exception handling, the process proceeds to S1025.
In S1023, the system control unit 50 performs correction exception handling. The correction exception handling will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In S1024, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the exception correction process has been executed. If the exception correction process is executed, the process proceeds to S1018, and if it is not executed, the process proceeds to S1025.
In S1025, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the correction is completed until the Target becomes N + 1. If the correction is not completed until Target becomes N + 1, the process proceeds to S1026, and if the correction is completed, the processing of the flowchart of FIG. 10 is terminated, and the process returns to S406 of FIG.
In S1026, the system control unit 50 sets Target = Target-1, and repeats the processes from S1015 to S1025 until Target becomes N + 1.

Next, the exception handling of the correction will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The flowchart of FIG. 11 corresponds to the exception handling of the corrections of S1010 and S1023 of FIG.
In S1101, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the numerical value of Target is smaller than N indicating the position of the item cursor 310. Here, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not the setting value of the setting item posTarget is being corrected to a value smaller than the setting value of the setting item posN (processing from S1001 to S1013 in the flowchart of FIG. 10). I'm checking. If the value of Target is smaller than N indicating the position of the item cursor 310, the process proceeds to S1102. On the other hand, when the numerical value of Target is not smaller than N indicating the position of the item cursor 310, the setting value of the setting item posTarget is being corrected to a value larger than the setting value of the setting item posN, and S1103 is being processed. Proceed to.
In S1102, the system control unit 50 corrects (changes) the set value of the setting item posTarget to the changed value val [m_min] and sets it.
In S1103, the system control unit 50 corrects (changes) the set value of the setting item posTarget to the changed value val [m_max] and sets it.
After that, the process of the flowchart of FIG. 11 is finished, and the process proceeds to S1011 or S1024 of FIG.

Next, an example in which the set value of the setting item posTarget is corrected will be described with reference to FIG. 12.
12A to 12C are diagrams showing an example in which the setting value of another one setting item is changed when the setting value of the setting item pos3 is changed. Here, as shown in FIG. 12A, it is assumed that the user changes the setting value 1201a of the setting item pos3 to the setting value 1201b smaller than the setting value of the setting item pos2.
FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a correction process when the same value is permitted. As shown in FIG. 12B, the setting value 1202a of the setting item pos2 is corrected to the same value 1202b as the setting value of the setting item pos3 according to the change of the setting value of the setting item pos3. This correction process corresponds to the process of S1004 in FIG.
FIG. 12C is a diagram showing a correction process when the same value is not allowed. As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the setting value 1202a of the setting item pos2 is corrected to a value 1202c smaller than the setting value of the setting item pos3 according to the change of the setting value of the setting item pos3. This process corresponds to the process of S1008 in FIG.

12 (d) to 12 (f) are diagrams showing an example in which the setting values of a plurality of other setting items are changed when the setting values of the setting item pos4 are changed. Here, as shown in FIG. 12D, it is assumed that the user changes the setting value 1203a of the setting item pos4 to the setting value 1203b smaller than the setting value of the setting item pos2. Therefore, since the magnitude relationship between the setting value of the setting item pos2 and the setting value of the setting item pos4 is not maintained, it is necessary to correct the setting values of the setting item pos2 and the setting item pos3.
FIG. 12 (e) is a diagram showing a correction process when the same value is allowed. As shown in FIG. 12 (e), the setting value 1404a of the setting item pos2 is corrected to the same value 1204b as the setting value of the setting item pos4 according to the change of the setting value of the setting item pos4. Further, the set value 1205a of the setting item pos3 is corrected to the same value 1205b as the set value of the setting item pos4. This correction process corresponds to the case where the process of S1004 in FIG. 10 is performed a plurality of times by changing the Target.
FIG. 12 (f) is a diagram showing a correction process when the same value is not permitted. As shown in FIG. 12 (f), the setting value 1204a of the setting item pos2 is corrected to a value 1204c smaller than the setting value of the setting item pos4 according to the change of the setting value of the setting item pos4. Further, the set value 1405a of the setting item pos3 is corrected to a value 1205c smaller than the setting value of the setting item pos4. This process corresponds to the case where the process of S1007 in FIG. 10 is performed a plurality of times with different Targets.

12 (g) to 12 (i) are diagrams showing an example in which exception handling for correction is performed when the set value of the setting item pos3 is changed. Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), the user changes the setting value 1206a of the setting item pos3 to the setting value 1206b which is one larger than the setting value of the setting item pos1 and smaller than the setting item pos2. do. Therefore, since the magnitude relationship with the setting value of the setting item pos2 is not maintained, it is necessary to correct the setting value of the setting item pos2.
FIG. 12H is a diagram showing a correction process when the same value is allowed. As shown in FIG. 12 (h), the setting value 1207a of the setting item pos2 is corrected to the same value 1207b as the setting value of the setting item pos3 according to the change of the setting value of the setting item pos3. This correction process corresponds to the process of S1004 in FIG.
FIG. 12 (i) is a diagram showing a correction process when the same value is not allowed. According to the change of the setting value of the setting item pos3, the setting value of the setting item pos2 is corrected so that the setting value of the setting item pos1 <the setting value of the setting item pos2 <the setting value of the setting item pos3. Will be done. However, it is impossible to set because there is only one difference between the setting value of the setting item pos1 and the setting value of the setting item pos3. Therefore, the setting value of the setting item pos2 is corrected to the minimum value 1207c by the exception handling of the correction. This process proceeds to No because it cannot be set in S1008 of FIG. 10, further proceeds from S1009 to S1010, and corresponds to the correction process in S1102 of FIG.

12 (j) and 12 (k) are diagrams showing an example in which exception handling for correction is performed when the set value of the setting item pos3 is changed. Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (j), it is assumed that the user has changed the setting value 1208a of the setting item pos3 to the maximum value 1208b of the possible setting values. Therefore, since the magnitude relationship between the setting value of the setting item pos4 and the setting value of the setting item pos5 is not maintained, it is necessary to correct the setting value of the setting item pos4.
FIG. 12 (k) is a diagram showing a correction process when the same value is not allowed. In response to the change of the setting value of the setting item pos3, the setting item pos4 and the setting item pos5 are originally set so that the setting value of the setting item pos3 <the setting value of the setting item pos4 <the setting value of the setting item pos5. The set value is corrected. However, since the set value of the setting item pos3 is the maximum value, it cannot be set. Therefore, the correction exception handling corrects the set value 1209a of the setting item pos4 and the setting value of the setting item pos5 to the same value as the setting value of the setting item pos3, that is, the maximum values 1209b and 1210a. This process proceeds to No for the set value of the setting item pos5 because it cannot be set in S1020 of FIG. 10, further proceeds from S1022 to S1023, and corresponds to the correction process in S1103 of FIG. Further, regarding the set value of the setting item pos4, since it cannot be set in S1020 of FIG. 10, the process proceeds to No, and further proceeds from S1022 to S1023, which corresponds to the correction process in S1103 of FIG.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user's operation amount is displayed on the setting screen for setting the set value according to the operation amount, so that the user recognizes the relationship between the operation amount and the set value on the setting screen. Can be done.
If the user does not know the operation amount when actually operating the operation member on the setting screen for setting the size (setting value) of the function to be executed according to the operation amount, the setting value currently set. It is difficult to grasp how much operation is required. After setting the set value, if the set value corresponding to the operation amount expected by the user is small or large, the zoom speed will advance faster or slower than the user expected. there is a possibility. Furthermore, since the set value is set according to the stage of a plurality of operation amounts, if the magnitude of the operation amount cannot be grasped, the timing at which the set value to be executed is switched cannot be grasped, and the actual operation amount cannot be grasped. There is a possibility that the setting value of the function that is executed unintentionally will change when you operate. However, if the operation amount can be grasped on the setting screen, the user can grasp the relationship between the operation amount and the size of the set value in advance, so that a more intended operation can be performed.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the user sets a setting value corresponding to each of the operation amounts having a magnitude relationship, and the magnitude relation of the set setting value and the magnitude relation of the corresponding operation amount are opposite to each other. Adjust so that the magnitude relationship of the set values is maintained. Thereby, when different setting values are set according to the magnitude of the operation amount, it is possible to prevent the magnitude relation of the operation amount and the magnitude relation of the corresponding set value from being opposite to each other. Specifically, the larger the operation amount is, the larger the size of the set value is set, and the smaller the operation amount is, the smaller the size of the set value is set. Therefore, when the user increases the operation amount, the set value of the function to be executed such as the zoom speed does not increase or decrease. When setting the zoom speed according to the amount of pushing (operation amount) like the zoom lever, the larger the pushing, the faster the zoom speed, that is, the amount of pushing and the magnitude relationship of the function to be executed match. You can operate it more intuitively. If the user pushes the zoom lever in, the zoom speed will gradually increase, and if the zoom lever is pushed in further, the zoom speed will slow down. It may be difficult to do. Therefore, when the user sets the set value, the user performs an intuitive operation by adjusting the set value so that the magnitude relationship of the operation amount and the magnitude relationship of the set value do not unintentionally become opposite. be able to.

Further, since the setting value corresponding to the first operation amount is changed according to the operation by the user, the magnitude relationship with the setting value of the second setting item corresponding to the second operation amount is opposite to the operation amount. When becomes, change the setting value of the second setting item. In this way, it is possible to set a setting value that meets the user's request by maintaining the magnitude relationship by changing other setting values while keeping the setting value changed by the user. Further, according to the present embodiment, the set value is adjusted so that the magnitude relationship with the value before and after the changed value is maintained. Therefore, when the user sets the setting value so that the front and rear setting values can also be changed, it is not necessary for the user to reset the front and rear setting values in response to the change of one setting value. Also, when the setting value of one setting item is changed, the setting value is changed for all of the plurality of setting items for which a larger setting value (or smaller setting value) than the setting changed setting item should be set. The user does not need to adjust each setting value. Furthermore, even if the user does not notice that the magnitude relationship of the set value has changed due to the change of the set value, the set value is adjusted unintentionally, so the magnitude of the set value is unintentionally changed. The chances of the relationship changing are reduced.

When the magnitude relationship of the set value changes due to the instruction to change the setting value of the setting item, the setting value of the setting item instructed to change the setting value is changed according to the instruction so as to maintain the magnitude relationship. It was explained that the setting values of the setting items before and after were changed (adjusted). However, this embodiment is not limited to this case, and the range of the set value that can be set of the previous and next setting items is changed so that the magnitude relationship of the set value is maintained, and the user maintains the magnitude relationship of the set value. Only values may be selectable.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, it is assumed that the user changes the setting value 1201a of the setting item pos3 to the setting value “3” which is smaller than the setting value of the setting item pos2. Here, when the same value is permitted, the system control unit 50 controls to change the range of the set value of the setting item pos2 to the range in which "3" is the upper limit, and sets the set value from "1" to "3". It is restricted so that only "" can be selected. That is, the number of selectable setting values is smaller than the number of setting values that could be selected as the setting value of the setting item pos2 before the instruction to change the setting value of the setting item pos3 is given. Similarly, the system control unit 50 controls to change the range of the set value of the setting item pos1 to the range in which "3" is the upper limit, and sets the set value only to "1" to "3", that is, the setting item pos3. Restrict so that only candidates with setting values smaller than the setting value of can be selected. For example, the system control unit 50 may prevent the user from moving to the set value "4" or more when the user operates the up arrow key to change the set value of the setting item pos2, and may not move to the set value "4" or more. May be hidden or displayed by graying out or the like. Similarly, when the user changes the setting value of the setting item to a large setting value, the setting value changed by the user can be changed to the lower limit range.
On the other hand, when the same value is not permitted, the system control unit 50 controls to change the range of the set value of the setting item pos2 to the range in which "2" is the upper limit, and the range of the set value of the setting item pos1. Is controlled to be changed to the range where "1" is the upper limit. For example, the system control unit 50 may prevent the user from moving to the set value "3" or more when the user operates the up arrow key to change the set value of the setting item pos2, and may not move to the set value "3" or more. May be hidden or displayed by graying out or the like. Similarly, when the user changes the setting value of the setting item to a large setting value, the setting value larger than the setting value changed by the user can be changed to the lower limit range.
In this way, by limiting the range in which the setting value of the setting item can be set, it is possible to prevent an erroneous setting value that changes the magnitude relationship from being set.

In the present embodiment, the case where the operating device is the grip zoom 104 and the operating amount is the pushing amount of the grip zoom 104 has been described. The grip zoom 104 is continuously pushed when operated, and it is difficult for the user to recognize the pushing amount because there is no boundary of the pushing amount. Even if the operation device has no boundary in such an operation amount, the user can assign the function after recognizing the actual operation amount by displaying the operation amount when the operation is actually performed.
In the present embodiment, the case where the operating device is the grip zoom 104 has been described, but the operating device is not limited to the case where the grip zoom 104 is used. The operation device may be a movable device capable of rotating the operation unit in the left-right direction or moving the operation unit in the up-down direction, for example. In this case, the system control unit 50 detects the movement amount when the operation unit moves from the reference position by the user's operation as the operation amount.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the function assigned to the operation amount is the zoom speed has been described, but the speed is not limited to this case, and the speed when the image displayed on the display unit 103 is enlarged or reduced. That is, it may be the speed of the electronic zoom.

(Second embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the case where the electronic device is the camera 10 and the pressing amount when the user presses the grip zoom 104 is displayed in an identifiable manner has been described. In this embodiment, a case where the electronic device is a stationary game machine (game system) 20 will be described. The stationary game machine 20 has a game device 30 and a controller 40 as an operation device. In the present embodiment, the game device 30 functions as a display control device. Further, the controller 40 is provided with an acceleration sensor, and the swing speed when the user swings the controller 40 is identifiablely displayed on the setting screen as an operation amount.

FIG. 13A is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the game device 30 and the controller 40.
The game device 30 controls the display of the screen according to the operation by the user via the controller 40. Hereinafter, the configuration necessary for realizing the processing described later for the game machine 20 will be described, and for example, the description of the method of switching the game software, the method of starting the game software, and the like will be omitted. Further, in the present embodiment, a baseball game is taken as an example as game software.

The game device 30 and the controller 40 have a system control unit 60 and a system control unit 70, respectively. The system control units 60 and 70 control the entire game machine 20, the game device 30, or the controller 40, respectively.
The non-volatile memories 1301 and 1321 are memories as a recording medium that can be electrically erased and recorded, and for example, EEPROM or the like is used. The non-volatile memories 1301 and 1321 store constants, programs, and the like for operation of the system control units 60 and 70, respectively. This program is a program for executing the flowchart described later in this embodiment. Each process of the present embodiment is realized by the system control units 60 and 70 executing the programs stored in the non-volatile memories 1301 and 1321, respectively. The non-volatile memory 1301 of the game device 30 stores software for executing the game.

The memories 1302 and 1322 have a storage capacity sufficient for displaying a screen and storing audio. The display image data written in the memory 1302 is output by the external output IF 1304 via the memory control unit 1303. The external output IF 1304 is an output IF that projects an image on an external device such as a TV such as HDMI or video output. The memory control unit 1303 performs data conversion for output to the external output IF 1304. Since the controller 40 does not output image data, it does not have the memory control unit 1303 or the external output IF1304.

For the system memories 1305 and 1325, for example, RAM is used. The system memories 1305 and 1325 store constants and variables for operation of the system control units 60 and 70, programs read from the non-volatile memories 1301 and 1302, and the like. The system timers 1306 and 1326 are time measuring units that measure the time used for various controls and the time of the built-in clock.

The operation unit 1307 of the game device 30 has various buttons such as a menu button, a cancel button, a cross key, and a SET button. For example, when the menu button is operated by the user, various configurable menu screens are output to the external output IF1304. On the other hand, the operation unit 1327 of the controller 40 has a cross key, a SET button, a first operation button, a second operation button, and the like. The first operation button and the second operation button are so-called general-purpose buttons, which are buttons operated by the user when playing a game. Further, the controller 40 has an acceleration sensor 1328. The acceleration sensor 1328 detects the speed (swing speed) when the user operates by shaking the controller 40 or the like. Specifically, the acceleration sensor 1328 outputs a voltage corresponding to the acceleration of the controller 40 to the system control unit 70. The system control unit 70 acquires a voltage from the acceleration sensor 1328 and converts the acquired voltage into a speed.

The controllers IF1309 and 1329 are communicably connected between the game device 30 and the controller 40. The controller IF1309 transmits the operation status of the controller 40 to the game device 30. For example, the system control unit 70 transmits information on the speed when the user shakes the controller 40 to the game device 30. The controllers IF1309 and 1329 may be either wired or wireless.

The power supply control units 1310 and 1330 are composed of a battery detection circuit, a DC-DC converter, a switch circuit for switching a block to be energized, and the like, and detect whether or not a battery is installed, the type of battery, and the remaining battery level. Further, the power supply control units 1310 and 1330 control the DC-DC converter based on the detection result and the instructions of the system control units 60 and 70, and supply the required voltage to each unit for a necessary period.
The power supply units 1311 and 1331 are primary batteries such as alkaline batteries and lithium batteries, secondary batteries such as NiCd batteries, NiMH batteries and Li batteries, AC adapters and the like. The configuration of the power supply unit is different between the power supply unit 1311 of the game device 30 and the power supply unit 1331 of the controller 40.
The power switches 1312 and 1332 are push buttons for switching between power on and power off.

FIG. 13B is a diagram showing an example of the function setting screen 1340. The system control unit 60 outputs the function setting screen 1340 from the external output IF 1304 in response to the user selecting the function setting mode from the menu screen via the controller 40. The function setting screen 1340 is a screen for setting the user to assign a character action (function) to the swing speed (operation amount) of the controller 40.
The appearance of the controller 40, the character 1341, and the function setting menu 1342 are displayed on the function setting screen 1340. Here, it is shown that the character 1341 swings the bat by swinging the controller 40 in the direction of the arrow.

In the present embodiment, in the function setting menu 1342, any one of "unset", "bunt", "weak vibration", and "strong vibration" is selected as the operation of the character 1341 with respect to the swing speed when the controller 40 is shaken. It can be set by selecting it.
In the function setting menu 1342, the first display unit 1343 and the second display unit 1344 are configured on the same screen.
On the first display unit 1343, the swing speed when the controller 40 is shaken is identifiablely displayed. The index 1345 and the swing level display 1346 are displayed on the first display unit 1343. The index 1345 is a display item indicating the swing speed. The swing level display 1346 is a display item indicating four levels in order to identify the swing speed of the index 1345. The system control unit 60 displays the index 1345 based on the swing speed received from the controller 40.

The second display unit 1344 displays the function assigned to the swing speed in an identifiable manner. On the second display unit 1344, the functions 1347a to 1347d for the four speed positions D, the item cursor 1348, and the vertical key item 1349 are displayed. Each of the four speed positions D corresponds to an example of a setting item. Functions 1347a to 1347d correspond to examples of set values, respectively, and indicate "unset", "bunt", "weak vibration", and "strong vibration". For example, the function "not set" for the speed position D "speed 1", the function "band" for the speed position D "speed 2", the function "weak vibration" for the speed position D "speed 3", and the speed. "Strong vibration" is assigned to the position D "speed 4".

Next, the process from displaying the function setting screen to ending will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The flowchart of FIG. 14 is realized by the system control unit 60 reading a program stored in the non-volatile memory 1301, expanding it in the system memory 1305, and executing the program. Further, the flowchart of FIG. 14 is started when the user selects the function setting mode from the menu screen. The same process as that of the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

In S1401, the system control unit 60 displays the function setting screen 1340. Specifically, the system control unit 50 displays the function setting screen 1340 including the function setting menu 1342 of FIG. 13B, and initially displays the index 1345 indicating the swing speed.
In S1402, the system control unit 60 displays the function (character operation) assigned to the speed position D. Specifically, the system control unit 60 reads out the information associated with the speed position D and the function from the non-volatile memory 1301, and as shown in the second display unit 1344 of FIG. 13B, the speed position D “speed”. The functions 1347a to 1347d assigned to "1" to "speed 4" are displayed.

In S1403, the system control unit 60 sets the position of the item cursor 1348 as the initial value. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13B, the system control unit 60 displays the item cursor 1348 at the speed position D “speed 1”.
In S1404, the system control unit 60 sets the swing speed peak value to an initial value of 0. The swing speed peak value is a variable used when determining whether or not the maximum speed used in the subsequent processing has been updated, and the system control unit 60 stores the variable in the system memory 1305.

In S1405, the system control unit 60 determines whether or not the user is shaking the controller 40. If it is in the shaking state, the process proceeds to S1406, and if it is not in the shaking state, the process proceeds to S1411. If the swing speed information received from the controller 40 is not 0, the system control unit 60 determines that the swing is in a swinging state.

In S1406, the system control unit 60 acquires the swing speed. Further, the system control unit 60 converts the acquired swing speed into step values of speeds 1 to 4. The correspondence between the swing speed and the step values of the speeds 1 to 4 is stored in advance in association with the non-volatile memory 1301.
In S1407, the system control unit 60 displays the index 1345 at a position corresponding to the swing speed. Therefore, the user can easily recognize the swing speed when the controller 40 is shaken.

In S1408, the system control unit 60 determines whether or not the acquired swing speed is faster than the swing speed peak value. Here, the system control unit 60 compares the swing speed peak value with the step value of the speed 1 to the speed 4 converted in S1406. If it is fast, it proceeds to S1409, and if it is not fast, it returns to S1405. When the flowchart of FIG. 14 is started and the process proceeds to S1408 for the first time, since the swing speed peak value is 0, it is determined that the swing speed is faster than the swing speed peak value, and the process proceeds to S1409.

In S1409, the system control unit 60 stores the acquired swing speed in the swing speed peak value and stores it in the system memory 1305. In the swing speed peak value, the step value of the speed 1 to the speed 4 converted in S1406 is stored. For example, in FIG. 13B, since the step value of the swing speed is “3”, “3” is stored in the swing speed peak value.
In S1410, the system control unit 60 moves the item cursor 1348 to the speed position D corresponding to the swing speed among the speed positions D of "speed 1" to "speed 4" and displays the item cursor. For example, when the acquired swing speed is the step value "3", the system control unit 60 moves the item cursor 1348 to the speed position D "speed 3" (the position displayed as "weak swing"). indicate. In this way, when the controller 40 is swung at the swing speed corresponding to the speed position D, the item cursor 1348 moves to the speed position D. Therefore, since it is not necessary for the user to move the item cursor 1348 after confirming the swing speed by himself / herself, the operation of assigning the function to the swing speed can be easily performed. After that, it returns to S1405.

In S1411, the system control unit 60 sets the swing speed peak value to an initial value of 0.
In S1412, the system control unit 60 determines whether or not the change instruction of the setting item has been received. Specifically, in the system control unit 60, the user operates the left-right direction key of the operation unit 1327 of the controller 40 in a state where the item cursor 1348 is located at any of the speed positions D “speed 1” to “speed 4”. In this case, it is determined that the instruction to change the setting item has been accepted.
In S1413, the system control unit 60 changes the setting items. Specifically, the system control unit 60 moves and displays the item cursor 310 located at any of the speed positions D "speed 1" to "speed 4" according to the operation of the left and right direction keys.

In S1414, the system control unit 60 determines whether or not the instruction to change the function of the speed position D has been received. Specifically, the function is changed when the user operates the up / down arrow key of the operation unit 1327 of the controller 40 while the item cursor 1348 is located at any of the speed positions D "speed 1" to "speed 4". It is determined that the instruction has been accepted. If the function change instruction is accepted, the process proceeds to S1415, and if the function change instruction is not accepted, the process proceeds to S1416.

In S1415, the system control unit 60 performs a function change process. For example, the system control unit 60 changes the function for the speed position D to "not set", "bunt", "weak vibration", or "strong vibration" according to the operation of the up and down arrow keys. When the function is changed from "weak vibration" to "strong vibration", the system control unit 60 controls the character 1341 to "strongly shake" when the controller 40 is shaken at a swing speed corresponding to the speed position D. .. After that, it returns to S1405.
In S1416, the system control unit 60 determines whether or not the operation of closing the function setting screen 1340 has been accepted. When the closing operation is accepted, the system control unit 60 ends the display of the function setting screen 1340, thereby ending the processing of the flowchart of FIG. When the setting screen is closed, the system control unit 60 associates the speed position D with the function and stores it in the non-volatile memory 1301. On the other hand, if the closing operation is not accepted, the process returns to S1405 and the above-mentioned process is repeated.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the system control unit 60 detects the operation amount when the user operates it, and controls the detected operation amount to be displayed on the setting screen. Therefore, the user can easily recognize the operation amount when actually operating by visually recognizing the setting screen. Therefore, the user can assign the function after recognizing the actual operation amount.
In the present embodiment, the case where the operation device is the controller 40 and the operation amount is the swing speed when the controller 40 is shaken has been described, but the operation device is not limited to the case where the controller 40 is used. The operation device may be, for example, a movable device capable of rotating the operation unit in the left-right direction or the operation unit in the up-down direction, or may be a 3D stick or the like. Further, the case where the acceleration sensor 1328 is used to detect the swing speed has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this case, and a detection device capable of position detection may be used.

(Third embodiment)
In the first embodiment, a case where the zoom speed is corrected has been described by taking as an example the magnitude relationship in which the zoom speed, which is a set value, increases in the order of the push position D “pos1” to “pos5”, which is a setting item. In the present embodiment, a case of correcting the set values of other setting items having a magnitude relationship will be described.

FIG. 15A-1 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen for setting a voltage value that monitors the power supply voltage and issues a warning and a voltage value that forcibly turns off the power supply of the device. Here, the setting items are "warning voltage setting" and "power off voltage setting", and voltage values 1505 and 1506 are set as setting values, respectively. Here, since it is necessary to give a warning before the power is turned off, the voltage value of the "warning voltage setting" is the "power off voltage" between the "warning voltage setting" and the "power off voltage setting". There is a magnitude relationship that it is larger than the voltage value of "setting".
Here, as shown in FIG. 15 (a-2), it is assumed that the user has changed the voltage value to the voltage value 1507 of the "power off voltage setting". In this case, the magnitude relationship between the voltage value of the "warning voltage setting" and the voltage value of the "power off voltage setting" changes. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 (a-3), the "warning voltage setting" is such that the magnitude relationship is maintained between the voltage value of the "warning voltage setting" and the voltage value of the "power off voltage setting". The voltage value of 1508 is corrected. In this way, the correction process of the first embodiment can be applied even when the set value whose magnitude relationship is a numerical value is changed.

FIG. 15 (b-1) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen for setting the amount of water for supplying and draining water to a dam or tank for storing water. Here, the setting items are "water supply condition" and "drainage condition", and water amounts 1509 and 1510 are set as set values, respectively. Here, since it is assumed that water is supplied when the amount of water is small and drained when the amount of water is large, the amount of water in the "water supply condition" is "drainage" between the "water supply condition" and the "drainage condition". There is a magnitude relationship that the amount of water is less than the "condition".
Here, as shown in FIG. 15 (b-2), it is assumed that the user has changed the water volume to 1511 under the “water supply condition”. In this case, the magnitude relationship between the "water supply condition" and the "drainage condition" changes. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 (b-3), it is corrected to the water amount 1512 of the "drainage condition" so that the magnitude relationship is maintained between the water amount of the "water supply condition" and the water amount of the "drainage condition". .. In this way, the correction process of the first embodiment can be applied even when the set value whose magnitude relationship is a numerical value is changed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the setting value of the first setting item is changed, the magnitude relationship between the setting value of the first setting item and the setting value of the second setting item changes. , The setting value of the second setting item is changed so as to maintain the magnitude relationship. Therefore, it is possible to prevent erroneous setting values that change the magnitude relationship from being set in the setting values of the setting items having a magnitude relationship.
In the present embodiment, the case where the set value having a large or small value is a numerical value has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this case. The large and small set values may be, for example, date and time, area, volume, and time. Further, the set values having large and small values may be high / low, up / down, strong / weak, superior or inferior, and may be comparable.

As described above, the present invention has been described based on the preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various embodiments within the range not deviating from the gist of the invention are also included in the present invention. Further, each of the above-described embodiments is merely an embodiment of the present invention, and each embodiment can be appropriately combined.
Further, the above-mentioned various controls described as those performed by the system control units 50, 60 and the like may be performed by one hardware, or the entire device may be controlled by sharing the processing by a plurality of hardware. You may.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the camera 10 or the game machine 20 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this case, and any electronic device that sets a setting value having a magnitude relationship can be applied. .. That is, the present invention is applicable to a printer device including a personal computer, a PDA, a mobile phone terminal, a portable image viewer, and a display. Further, the present invention can be applied to a digital photo frame, a music player, a game machine, an electronic book reader, a tablet terminal, a smartphone, a projection device, a home appliance device having a display, an in-vehicle device, and the like.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the camera 10 or the game machine 20 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this case, and a setting screen for assigning a function to the operation amount of the operation means operated by the user is displayed. It can be applied as long as it is a display control device for displaying. That is, the present invention is applicable to a printer device including a personal computer, a PDA, a mobile phone terminal, a portable image viewer, and a display. Further, the present invention can be applied to a digital photo frame, a music player, a game machine, an electronic book reader, a tablet terminal, a smartphone, a projection device, a home appliance device having a display, an in-vehicle device, and the like.

(Other embodiments)
The present invention supplies a program that realizes one or more functions of the above-described embodiment to a system or device via a network or storage medium, and one or more processors in the computer of the system or device reads and executes the program. It can also be realized by the processing to be performed. It can also be realized by a circuit (for example, ASIC) that realizes one or more functions.

10: Camera 20: Stationary game machine 30: Game device 40: Controller 50, 60, 70: System control unit 102: Shooting lens 103: Display unit 104: Grip zoom 201: Zoom control unit 300: Custom zoom setting screen 310: Item Cursor 1328: Accelerometer 1340: Function setting screen 1348: Item cursor

Claims (19)

A setting means for setting a setting value corresponding to the amount of operation of a function executed in response to an operation on the operation means, and a setting means for setting a setting value.
It has a reception means for receiving an instruction to change the set value, and has.
In the setting means, the first set value corresponding to the operation amount of the function executed according to the first operation amount to the operation means is smaller than the first operation amount to the operation means. One of the first set value and the second set value is the first set value in a state larger than the second set value corresponding to the operation amount of the function executed according to the operation amount of. In response to the instruction to change the value to be smaller than the second set value, one of the first set value and the second set value to which the instruction is given is changed, and at the same time, An electronic device comprising changing the other of the first set value and the second set value so that the changed first set value becomes equal to or higher than the second set value. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the larger the set value is, the larger the corresponding operating amount is. In the setting means, in a state where the first set value is larger than the second set value, one of the first set value and the second set value is the first set value. In response to the instruction to change the value to be smaller than the setting value of 2, one of the first setting value and the second setting value to which the instruction is given is changed, and after the change. The first or second aspect of claim 1 or 2, wherein the other of the first set value and the second set value is changed so that the first set value becomes equal to the second set value. Electronics. When the magnitude relationship between the first set value and the second set value changes due to an instruction to change the second set value, the setting means sets the second set value. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the set value is changed to an instructed set value and the first set value is controlled to be changed. When the magnitude relationship between the second set value and the first set value changes due to an instruction to change the second set value, the setting means has the second set value. 1 to 4 is characterized in that the number of set values that can be selected by the user as the first set value is controlled to be smaller than that before the instruction. The electronic device according to any one of the above. In the setting means, the second set value is changed so that the second set value becomes larger than the first set value, or the second set value is the first set value. In the case of the above, it is characterized in that the first set value is controlled to be larger than the second set value, or the first set value is controlled to be changed to the second set value or more. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. When the magnitude relationship between the second set value and the first set value changes due to an instruction to change the second set value, the setting means has the first set value. 1. One of claims 1 to 6, wherein the candidate having a setting value smaller than the second setting value or less than or equal to the second setting value is controlled so as not to be selected. The electronic device described in. The setting means is a case where the magnitude relationship between the first set value and the second set value changes due to an instruction to change the first set value, and the second setting means. The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein when the set value is a set value set by the user, control is performed so as to notify that the first set value cannot be changed. Electronic equipment. The setting means is executed in response to the operation of the operation amount included in the first range including the first operation amount among the operation amounts to the operation means divided into a plurality of ranges. The operation amount of the function can be set as the first set value, and the operation amount included in the second range including the second operation amount is operated among the plurality of ranges. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the operation amount of the function executed in response to the operation can be set as the second set value. The setting means is in a state where the second set value is larger than the third set value corresponding to the operation amount of the function executed in response to the third operation amount smaller than the second operation amount. When an instruction is given to change the second set value so that the second set value is smaller than the third set value, the second set value is changed according to the instruction. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the third set value is changed so that the changed second set value becomes equal to or higher than the third set value. Electronics. The setting means is executed according to the second set value and the third operation amount smaller than the second operation amount by the instruction to change the second set value. When the magnitude relationship with the third setting value indicating the operation amount of the function changes, the second setting value is changed to the instructed setting value, and the setting that can be selected by the user as the third setting value. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the number of values is controlled to be smaller than that before the instruction. The setting means is a function executed according to the second set value and a third operation amount smaller than the second operation amount by being instructed to change the second set value. When the magnitude relationship with the third set value indicating the operation amount of is changed, among the candidates for the third set value, a setting larger than the second set value or a setting equal to or larger than the second set value. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein the value candidate is controlled so as not to be selected. The electronic according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the electronic device has a display control means for controlling the setting value changed so as to maintain the magnitude relationship so as to be identifiable to the user. machine. The setting means maintains a magnitude relationship with respect to the setting values of two or more setting items in addition to the setting item instructed in response to the instruction to change the setting value of the setting item. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the electronic device is controlled so as to perform the control. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the set value is a numerical value, a date and time, an area, a volume, or a time. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the set value has high and low, up and down, strength and weakness, and is comparable. A setting step that sets a setting value corresponding to the operation amount of the function executed according to the operation to the operation means, and
It has a reception step that accepts an instruction to change the set value, and has.
In the setting step, the first set value corresponding to the operation amount of the function executed according to the first operation amount to the operation means is smaller than the first operation amount to the operation means. One of the first set value and the second set value is the first set value in a state larger than the second set value corresponding to the operation amount of the function executed according to the operation amount of. In response to the instruction to change the value to be smaller than the second set value, one of the first set value and the second set value to which the instruction is given is changed, and at the same time, A method for controlling an electronic device, which comprises changing the other of the first set value and the second set value so that the changed first set value becomes equal to or higher than the second set value. .. A program for making a computer function as each means of the electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 16 . A computer-readable recording medium containing a program for operating a computer as each means of the electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 16 .

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