JPH11215461A - Video and audio recording device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To record a still image to be recorded on a magnetic tape for a time corresponding to the length of audio to be added. SOLUTION: A plurality of still images shot by an electronic still camera 12 are stored in a memory 14, in which a recording device 10 is stored.
Is selected by the still image selection device 18. An input from the microphone 22 or an input from the external input terminal 24 is selected by the input voice selection device 26. Voice detection device 2
8 detects the presence or absence of the input voice. The mode selection device 32 selects whether or not to activate the voice recording operation stop function using the voice detection result of the voice detection device 28. After the recording is started by a key operation or the like, when the sound detection device 28 detects that the input sound is lower than a predetermined level, the recording control device 30 terminates the recording operation of the recording device 10 for the still image and the sound.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a recording apparatus,
More specifically, the present invention relates to an image and sound recording device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a recording apparatus for recording one screen of a moving image as a still image on a magnetic tape for a predetermined time. At this time, the sound recorded for the still image recorded on the magnetic tape may be a microphone input sound, a sound input from an external device, or the like, or may be silent.

[0003]

In the prior art, it has been attempted to create a material video in which sound is recorded in association with a photographed still image, for example, a narrated material video for a presentation and a narrated real estate property introduction video. In such a case, the photographing sequence at the photographing place must be determined in advance, and at the same time, the sound contents to be recorded must be considered, and then the photographing and recording operation has to be repeated. Even if only the audio can be dubbed later, in the image recording, if the still images are not recorded on the magnetic tape in consideration of the photographing order and the audio dubbing content and time, the mismatch of the order and / or the excess or shortage of the dubbing time may occur. Get up. Further, in a recording apparatus having only a magnetic head having a standard track head width, it is difficult to post-record sound on a magnetic tape recorded in a narrow track mode.

[0004] In addition, since the photographing and recording work is repeatedly performed at the photographing place, it takes time for the recording time, the cost of the place and the labor cost increase, and the weather condition and the lighting condition may change outdoors. is there.

An object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus free from such inconvenience.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an image and sound recording apparatus capable of separately and temporally and spatially recording a still image and sound related thereto.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an image and sound recording apparatus which automatically changes the recording time of a still image by detecting an input sound.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an image / audio recording apparatus capable of changing the order of recording still images on a recording medium.

[0009]

According to the present invention, there is provided an image and sound recording apparatus comprising: a still image photographing means; and a still image storing means for sequentially storing still images photographed by the still image photographing means. A non-volatile still image storage unit capable of storing a plurality of still images, a recording unit capable of recording a still image and a sound, and recording from the still images stored in the still image storage unit to the recording unit When recording the still image selected by the still image selection unit to the recording unit, the audio input from the audio input unit is added and recorded. Recording means for controlling the recording means.

[0010] The image and sound recording apparatus according to the present invention is a still image photographing means and a still image storing means for sequentially storing still images photographed by the still image photographing means. A still image storage unit capable of storing a single still image, a recording unit capable of recording a still image and a sound, and a still image selection unit for recording the still image from the still images stored in the still image storage unit Voice input means; voice detection means for detecting voice input from the voice input means; and inputting from the voice input means when the still image selected by the still image selection means is recorded in the recording means. Recording means for controlling the recording means so as to add and record the sound to be recorded, and when the sound detection means stops detecting the sound input of the sound input means, the recording control means Characterized by stopping the recording operation.

Preferably, the apparatus further comprises a recording order specifying means for specifying a recording order of the still image selected by the still image selecting means in the recording means.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 10 denotes a recording device capable of recording a still image and sound in association with each other on a recording medium; 12, an electronic still camera; 14, a nonvolatile memory capable of storing a plurality of still image signals output from the camera 12; Is a still image selection device for selecting a still image to be recorded in the recording device 10 from the still images stored in the nonvolatile memory 14;
Reference numeral 8 denotes a display device for displaying a still image or the like designated by the still image selection device 16, and 20 denotes a recording order for specifying the recording order of one or more still images selected by the still image selection device 16 on the recording device 10. Selection device.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a microphone, 24 denotes an external audio input terminal,
26 is a sound from the microphone 22 or an external sound input terminal 2
An input sound selection device 28 for selecting the sound from the input device 4 is a sound detection device for detecting whether or not the input sound selected by the input sound selection device 28 is equal to or higher than a predetermined level. The recording control device controls the recording device 10 in accordance with the result and the mode selected by the mode selection device 32. In the present embodiment, the mode selection device 32 particularly
It is used to select whether or not to activate the function of stopping the voice recording operation using the voice detection result of the voice detection device 28.

First, a still image is intensively photographed and stored in the memory 1.
4 and the recording of each still image in the recording device 10 in a desired order with sound. FIG.
A schematic diagram of the operation is shown.

Still images taken by the camera 12 are stored in a nonvolatile memory 14 up to a plurality of prescribed numbers. If the memory 14 is detachable from the main body, it is apparent that more still images can be taken by replacing the memory 14. At the time of photographing a still image, there is no need to consider sound recording, and it is sufficient to repeat the memory storage of one screen of a still image, so that the work time is greatly reduced as compared with photographing while recording sound.

After the necessary still images are stored in the memory 14,
Next, the still images to be recorded in the recording device 10 and their order are specified, and the still images are recorded in the recording device 10 with sound.

That is, the recording device 10 is first selected from the still images stored in the memory 14 by the still image selection device 16.
Select the still image you want to record in. FIG. 2 illustrates a case where still image 3 is selected. Since the still image selected by the still image selection device 16 is displayed on the display device 18,
You can check it as an image. By the recording order selecting device 20,
The still image selected by the still image selection means 103 is stored in the recording device 10.
Specify the order of recording in. FIG. 2 shows a case where a pattern for continuously recording one still image is selected.

The input voice selection device 26 controls the microphone 22
And the audio from the external input terminal 24 are selected, and the mode selection device 32 selects an audio recording mode. FIG. 2 shows the operation timing of the sound detection device 28 and the recording control device 30 with respect to the input sound level when the sound detection mode is selected by the mode selection device 32. After the recording is started by a key operation or the like, when the sound detection device 28 detects that the input sound is lower than a predetermined level, the recording control device 30 ends the recording operation of the recording device 10. As a result, the same still image is recorded on the recording medium of the recording device 10 while audio is being input. Silences below a predetermined audio level are not recorded.

In this manner, the still image shooting and the recording of the still image with sound on the recording medium can be performed separately in time and space. In addition, when recording audio and a still image on a recording medium, the recording time of the still image can be changed and controlled according to the input audio level.

Next, the operation of recording a series of sounds in association with a plurality of still images will be described. FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the operation. The still image selection device 16 selects a still image to be recorded on the recording device 10 from the still images stored in the memory 14. FIG. 3 shows a case where still image 3 and still image 4 are selected. As in the case described with reference to FIG. 2, the selected still image is displayed on the display device 18, whereby the content of the selected still image can be confirmed. The recording order selection device 20 specifies the recording order of the still images selected by the still image selection device 18 in the recording device 10.
In the example shown in FIG. 3, the still images 3 and the still images 4 are alternately recorded for a predetermined time.

The input voice selecting device 26 controls the microphone 22
And the audio from the external input terminal 24 are selected, and the mode selection device 32 selects an audio recording mode. FIG. 3 shows the operation timing of the sound detection device 28 and the recording control device 30 with respect to the input sound level when the sound detection mode is selected by the mode selection device 32. After the recording is started by a key operation or the like, when the sound detection device 28 detects that the input sound is lower than a predetermined level, the recording control device 30 ends the recording operation of the recording device 10. As a result, while audio is being input, the still images 3 and 4 are repeatedly recorded on the recording medium of the recording device 10 for the designated period. Silences below a predetermined audio level are not recorded.

In this manner, the still image shooting and the recording of the still image with sound on the recording medium can be performed separately in time and space. In addition, when recording audio and still images on a recording medium, the recording time of a plurality of repeated still images can be changed and controlled according to the input audio level.

Next, a description will be given of an operation of recording a designated still image and a sound related thereto on a recording medium irrespective of an input sound level. FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram of the operation. The still image selection device 16 selects a still image to be recorded on the recording device 10 from the still images stored in the memory 14. FIG. 4 shows a case where still image 3 is selected. As in the case described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the selected still image is displayed on the display device 18, so that the content of the selected still image can be confirmed. The recording order selection device 20 specifies the recording order of the still images selected by the still image selection device 18 in the recording device 10. In the example shown in FIG.
The recording of one still image 3 is continued.

The input voice selection device 26 allows the microphone 22
And the audio from the external input terminal 24 are selected, and the mode selection device 32 selects an audio recording mode. In FIG. 4, the end of recording by silence detection of the voice detection device 28 is not used. . After starting recording by a key operation or the like, the recording control device 30 causes the recording device 10 to perform a recording operation until a recording end key operation is performed. Thereby, the still image 3 and the input sound are recorded on the recording medium of the recording device 10 during that time.

In this manner, the still image shooting and the recording of the still image with sound on the recording medium can be performed separately in time and space. In addition, when recording audio and still images on a recording medium, the recording time of audio and still images can be freely selected.

Next, the operation of recording a plurality of designated still images and their associated sounds on a recording medium irrespective of the input audio level will be described. FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of the operation. The still image selection device 16 selects a still image to be recorded on the recording device 10 from the still images stored in the memory 14. FIG. 5 shows a case where still images 3 and 4 are selected. As in the case described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, the selected still image is displayed on the display device 18, so that the content of the selected still image can be confirmed. The recording order selection device 20 specifies the recording order of the still images selected by the still image selection device 18 in the recording device 10. FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 5, still images 3 and 4 are repeatedly recorded for a designated period.

The input voice selecting device 26 controls the microphone 22
And the audio from the external input terminal 24 are selected, and the mode selection device 32 selects an audio recording mode. In FIG. 5, the end of recording due to silence detection of the voice detection device 28 is not used. After starting recording by a key operation or the like, the recording control device 30 causes the recording device 10 to perform a recording operation until a recording end key operation is performed. Thereby, during that time, the still images 3 and 4 are repeatedly recorded in the recording device 10.
And the input sound is also recorded on the recording device 1.
0 recording medium.

In this manner, the still image shooting and the recording of the still image with sound on the recording medium can be performed in a temporally and spatially separated manner. When recording audio and still images on a recording medium, the recording time of audio and a plurality of repeated still images can be freely selected.

[0030]

As can be easily understood from the above description, according to the present invention, it is possible to separate the photographing of a still image from the recording of a still image with sound on a recording medium in a temporal and spatial manner. That is, the recording time of the still image and the sound can be set and controlled as desired.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a first operation of the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a second operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a third operation of the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a fourth operation of the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10: Recording device 12: Electronic still camera 14: Non-volatile memory 16: Still image selection device 18: Display device 20: Recording order selection device 22: Microphone 24: External audio input terminal 26: Input audio selection device 28: Audio detection Device 30: Recording control device 32: Mode selection device

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A still image photographing means, and a still image storing means for sequentially storing still images photographed by the still image photographing means, wherein the non-volatile still image photographing means is capable of storing a plurality of still images freely. Image storage means, recording means capable of recording a still image and audio, still image selection means for recording the still image from the still images stored in the still image storage means, voice input means, When recording the still image selected by the image selecting means on the recording means, the recording control means controls the recording means so as to add and record the sound input from the sound input means. An image and sound recording device characterized by the following. 2. A still image photographing means, and a still image storing means for sequentially storing still images photographed by the still image photographing means, the nonvolatile image storing means being capable of storing a plurality of still images freely. Image storage means, recording means capable of recording still images and audio freely, still image selection means for recording from the still images stored in the still image storage means to the recording means, audio input means, and audio Voice detection means for detecting voice input from the input means; and when the still image selected by the still image selection means is recorded in the recording means, the voice input from the voice input means is added and recorded. Recording control means for controlling the recording means as described above, and the recording control means stops the recording operation of the recording means when the voice detection means stops detecting the voice input of the voice input means. When Video and audio recording device. 3. The image and sound recording apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a recording order specifying unit that specifies a recording order of the still image selected by the still image selecting unit in the recording unit.