JP2006109352A - Camera-attached communication terminal apparatus, control method for camera-attached communication terminal apparatus, and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To judge that a camera is faced to a photographed person direction and to make the control of a photographing portion in this case suitable for the photographing of the photographed person. <P>SOLUTION: An end of a housing to mount an imaging portion 21 and the end of the housing to mount a display portion 22 are coupled mutually and rotatably around hinges of two axes extending to a lateral direction and to a longitudinal direction. A shape detecting portion 23 detects a mutual position relation between the housing to mount the imaging portion 21 and the housing to mount the display portion 22. An imaging controlling portion 25 controls the imaging portion 21 by a setting for a prescribed "photographing myself" based on a detected result detected by the shape detecting portion 23 in the case that a camera direction of the camera controlled by the imaging portion 21 and a display direction of a display screen of the display portion 22 are judged to be approximately coincided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a camera-equipped communication terminal device, a control method for the camera-equipped communication terminal device, and a program, and more particularly, with a camera that performs control suitable for photographing by a photographer when the camera is directed toward the photographer. The present invention relates to a communication terminal device, a control method for a camera-equipped communication terminal device, and a program.

  Conventionally, in a commercially available communication terminal device with a camera, in many cases, a hinge portion that engages an upper end of an imaging unit and a lower end of a display unit is configured by a rotation shaft extending in the horizontal direction and a rotation shaft extending in the vertical direction. The imaging unit and the display unit are configured to be rotatable around the horizontal rotation axis and the vertical rotation axis.

  In such a communication terminal device with a camera, in a state where the imaging unit and the display unit are closed and overlapped, in a state of half rotation around the horizontal rotation axis and half rotation around the vertical rotation axis, The shooting direction of the camera matches the display direction of the display unit (see Patent Document 2).

  Patent Document 1 discloses a similar video camera photographing mechanism, although it is not a communication terminal device with a camera.

  When this camera-equipped communication terminal device takes the above-described state, the camera shooting direction and the direction of the display unit (that is, the camera finder) are substantially the same. There is a high possibility that the photographer himself will shoot (hereinafter referred to as “selfie”).

  Some communication terminal devices with cameras have an autofocus function for automatically focusing the camera. In general autofocus control of a camera, control is performed such that a focus lens is moved, the contrast of image data is measured at a plurality of positions, and a position where the contrast is high is set as a focused lens position.

Furthermore, some communication terminal devices with a camera can select a plurality of angles of view. When this angle of view is large, it is called wide-angle, and when it is small, it is called telephoto.
JP 09-247506 A JP 2003-295261 A

  However, in the conventional communication terminal device with a camera described in the background art, even when the shooting direction of the camera and the direction of the display unit (that is, the camera finder) are substantially coincident, Since the exposure of the camera is controlled, there is a problem in that it is not always possible to obtain shooting conditions suitable for “selfie”.

  In other words, in general camera exposure control, the area in the image data is metered to determine the brightness, and the shutter speed and aperture are changed to control the imaging unit so that the image data has appropriate brightness. is doing.

  However, in the case of “selfie”, the distance between the photographer himself and the background is often far away, so there is a difference in brightness between the person (photographer) in the camera image and the other area. There is a tendency to become too large.

  For this reason, in the conventional camera-equipped communication terminal device, when the area to be measured in the image data extends between the person and the background, the person in the image data becomes too bright or conversely too dark. There was a problem that.

  As described above, some communication terminal devices with cameras have an autofocus function that automatically adjusts the focus of the camera. In general camera autofocus control, a focusing lens is moved to The contrast of the image data is measured at a location, and control is performed so that the position where the contrast is high is set as the focused lens position.

  For this reason, the conventional camera-equipped terminal has a problem that the time required for shooting is longer than that of a pan-focus camera, and in order to solve this problem, the above-mentioned control is speeded up to reduce the shooting time. If shortening is attempted, there is a problem that the detection accuracy of the lens position that is in focus (that is, the accuracy of focusing) is reduced.

  In addition, in a conventional communication terminal device with a camera, the distance between the camera and the subject is about a “selfie” distance, and the size of the face (photographer's face) in the image depends on the selection of the angle of view of the camera. There was a problem that it became difficult to adjust the height.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and determines that the camera is directed toward the photographer, and controls the imaging unit in this case for photographing of the photographer. An object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal device with a camera that can be made suitable.

  Another object of the present invention is to determine that the camera is directed in the direction of the photographer, and to make the control of the imaging unit in this case suitable for photographing by the photographer. It is to provide a method for controlling a terminal device.

  Another object of the present invention is to determine that the camera is directed in the direction of the photographer, and to make the control of the imaging unit in this case suitable for photographing by the photographer. The object is to provide a computer program for controlling a terminal device.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems of the above-described conventional communication terminal device with a camera, and includes an imaging unit that captures an image of a subject and captures image data, an imaging control unit that controls the imaging unit, A communication terminal device with a camera comprising display means for displaying information, wherein one end of the mounting portion of the imaging means and one end of the mounting portion of the display means are biaxially extended in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. According to the detection result of the shape detection means, the engagement means that are rotatably connected to each other around the hinge, the shape detection means that detects the mutual positional relationship between the mounting portion of the imaging means and the mounting portion of the display means When it is determined that the camera direction of the camera driven by the imaging unit and the display direction of the display screen displayed by the display unit substantially match, the imaging unit is set to a predetermined “selfie” Set for A camera communication terminal apparatus characterized by comprising a control means in the imaging control means for controlling Ri.

  In the camera-equipped communication terminal device, the predetermined “self-portrait” setting is a setting for controlling the exposure of the imaging unit, and the size of the focus area for exposure control photometry is “self-portrait”. It is characterized in that the control is performed so that the region is about the size of the face in the image at a certain distance.

  In the camera-equipped communication terminal device, the predetermined “self-portrait” setting is a setting for controlling the autofocus function of the imaging unit, and the driving range of the autofocus focus lens is set to The setting is such that control is performed so as to limit the distance range from the position of the mounting portion to the maximum length of the hand.

  Further, in the camera-equipped communication terminal device, the predetermined “self-portrait” setting is a setting for controlling a zoom function of the image pickup unit, and the zoom magnification is set at a distance of about “self-portrait”. The setting is such that the size of the inside face is controlled to be appropriate.

  In addition, the present invention has been made in view of the problems of the conventional control method for a communication terminal device with a camera described above, and includes an imaging step for capturing an image of a subject and capturing image data, and an imaging control for controlling the imaging step. A method for controlling a communication terminal device with a camera having a step and a display step for displaying an image or information, wherein the shape detection detects a mutual positional relationship between the mounting portion of the imaging step and the mounting portion of the display step When it is determined from the detection result of the step and the shape detection step that the camera direction of the camera driven in the imaging step and the display direction of the display screen displayed in the display step are substantially the same, And a control step in the imaging control step for controlling the imaging step by a predetermined “selfie” setting. A method of controlling the camera communication terminal apparatus.

  Furthermore, in the control method of the camera-equipped communication terminal device, the imaging control step is displayed in the camera direction of the camera driven in the imaging step and the display step in the detection result during the imaging in the shape detection step. The imaging step is controlled by a predetermined “self-portrait” setting when a change that is determined to be substantially coincident with the display direction of the display screen occurs.

  In addition, the present invention has been made in view of the problems of a computer program control method for controlling the operation of the above-described conventional communication terminal device with a camera by a computer, and an imaging step for capturing an image of a subject and capturing image data; A computer program for controlling the operation of the communication terminal device with a camera by a computer having an imaging control step for controlling the imaging step and a display step for displaying an image and information, and a mounting unit for the imaging step; A shape detection step for detecting a mutual positional relationship with the mounting unit of the display step, and a display screen displayed in the camera direction of the camera driven in the imaging step and the display step based on the detection result of the shape detection step When it is determined that the display direction is substantially the same, the imaging step is performed. A computer program characterized by executing predetermined and a control step in the imaging control step of controlling the setting for the "self-shooting" in the computer.

  Furthermore, in the control method of the computer program, the imaging control step includes displaying a display screen displayed in the camera direction of the camera driven in the imaging step and the display step in the detection result during the imaging in the shape detection step. When a change that is determined to be substantially coincident with the direction occurs, the computer is caused to control the imaging step with a predetermined setting for “selfie”.

  As described above, according to the communication terminal device with a camera of the present invention, the state of the device detects a state in which the direction of the camera and the direction of the display screen of the display unit are oriented in substantially the same direction. In such a case, the photographer determines that the photographer is likely to be the subject and operates the imaging control means with a setting suitable for “selfie”. There is an effect that it is possible to obtain more preferable image quality.

  In addition, since the exposure in the case of “self-portrait” can be an exposure that matches the face area of the image data, there is an effect that the face area can be photographed with a more preferable brightness.

  Also, regarding the autofocus function, during “self-portrait”, the drive range (ie, the scan range) to the position where the autofocus is in focus can be narrowed. Therefore, when using the autofocus function, the focus accuracy is high. This has the effect of improving the image quality and reducing the time required for focusing.

  Further, regarding the zoom function, at the time of “self-photographing”, there is an effect that it is possible to photograph at a zoom magnification that makes the photographer's face size in the image data a more preferable size.

  BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the best embodiments of a communication terminal device with a camera, a control method for a communication terminal device with a camera, and a computer program of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  In the description of each embodiment, the camera-equipped communication terminal device and the camera-equipped communication terminal device control method according to the present invention will be described in detail, but the computer program according to the present invention will be described in the camera-equipped communication terminal device. Since it is a program for executing control of the included components, the description regarding the program is included in the following description.

  FIG. 1 is an external view showing a rear structure of a camera-equipped communication terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In the figure, the camera-equipped communication terminal device 1 (here, a mobile phone device) according to the present embodiment includes, as its back structure, an imaging unit housing 11 equipped with an imaging unit and a camera, a display unit, and a display screen. The display unit housing 12 (the back side in the figure) is provided. Further, the camera-equipped communication terminal device 1 of the present embodiment has a horizontal axis engaging part 13 (engaging means) and a vertical axis engaging part 14 for engaging the imaging unit housing 11 and the display unit housing 12. (Engaging means).

  The horizontal axis engaging part 13 and the vertical axis engaging part 14 can be configured by hinges that respectively engage the imaging unit housing 11 and the display unit housing 12 in a rotatable manner.

  The rear surface of the camera-equipped communication terminal device 1 shown in the figure faces the photographer during normal shooting. Further, a camera (not shown) mounted on the imaging unit housing 11 faces the direction of the subject, which is the opposite direction to the photographer.

  FIG. 2 is an external view showing a back structure in a state where the display unit of the communication terminal device with a camera according to the embodiment of the present invention is opened by rotating around the horizontal axis engaging unit.

  In a state where the imaging unit housing 11 and the display unit housing 12 are overlapped and closed (FIG. 1), the display screen 121 hidden behind the joint surface of both is visible on the back in FIG. In this state, since the display direction of the display screen 121 faces the photographer, the photographer can visually recognize the image on the display screen 121.

  FIG. 3 shows that the display unit of the camera-equipped communication terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention is opened by rotating around the horizontal axis engaging part, and further rotated around the vertical axis engaging part. It is an external view which shows the back surface structure in the state.

  In this state, the display screen 121 on the display unit housing 12 faces the direction of the subject, which is the direction opposite to the photographer.

  FIG. 4 is an external view showing a front structure in a state where the camera-equipped communication terminal device in the state shown in FIG. 3 is rotated halfway and the camera and the display screen are directed toward the photographer.

  In this state, the above-mentioned camera (not shown) is visible, and this is indicated by reference numeral 111. This state is a state in which the above-described “self-portrait” is possible.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information processing unit of the camera-equipped communication terminal device according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the information processing unit of the camera-equipped communication terminal device 1 according to the present embodiment includes an imaging unit 21 (imaging unit) that captures an image, and a display unit 22 (display unit) that displays an image and information. A shape detection unit 23 (shape detection unit) for detecting the shape of the apparatus, an input unit 24 for inputting a photographer's command and the like, and an imaging control unit 25 (imaging control unit) for controlling the imaging unit 21 A central processing unit (CPU) 26 that centrally controls and monitors each of these components, a storage device 27 that stores programs and files, and a RAM that stores programs and data that are being executed ( Random access memory) 28.

  The imaging unit 21 can be configured by a CCD (Charge Coupled Devices) or a CMOS sensor.

  Hereinafter, functions of the information processing unit of the camera-equipped communication terminal device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The imaging unit 21 generates image data by converting input light from the subject into electric charges.

  The input unit 24 sends a photographer's command to the CPU 26. This command is a command for starting this apparatus.

  The operation when the shape of the apparatus is fixed and does not change during camera operation will be described below.

  The shape detection unit 23 is configured by a mechanical sensor, an electrical sensor, an optical sensor, or a combination thereof, and acquires shape information of the apparatus.

  In this shape information, when the imaging unit casing 11 and the display unit casing 12 of the present apparatus are in the “normally closed state”, that is, in a positional relationship as shown in FIG. 1 (first positional relationship). In the “normally open state”, that is, in the positional relationship as shown in FIG. 2 (second positional relationship), and in the “self-portrait state”, that is, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. When the camera is in a proper positional relationship (third positional relationship) and in the “digital camera state”, that is, not shown, but rotated around the horizontal axis 13 in the state shown in FIG. Information indicating the time (fourth positional relationship) or the like is included. However, the positional relationship between the imaging unit housing 11 and the display unit housing 12 of the present apparatus is not limited to the above, and such a positional relationship other than the above is detected by the shape detection unit 23. Not necessarily.

  The imaging control unit 25 analyzes the captured image data and controls the imaging unit 21 so that more suitable image data is captured. More specifically, the imaging control unit 25 acquires the shape information detected by the shape detection unit 23, and when the shape information is in the “self-shooting state”, the imaging parameters of the imaging unit 21, and The control is changed so that it operates with a setting suitable for “selfie”. However, when the shape information is not in the “self-shooting state” described above, the imaging parameters and control of the imaging unit 21 are operated with normal settings.

  However, this normal setting may be different for each of the aforementioned “normally closed state”, “normally open state”, or “digital camera state”.

  The operation when the shape of the apparatus changes during the camera operation will be described below.

  When detecting a change in the shape of the apparatus, the outer shape detection unit 23 notifies the imaging control unit 25 of the change in the shape.

  When the changed shape received from the outer shape detection unit 23 is in the “self-shooting state” described above, the imaging control unit 25 sets the parameters and control of the imaging unit 21 with settings suitable for “self-portrait”. Change to work. However, even if the received shape after the change is in a state other than the “self-shooting state”, the parameters and control of the imaging unit 21 are changed so as to operate with settings suitable for each state. Also good.

  The CPU 26 controls processing in the above-described imaging control unit 25 and shape detection unit 23, and controls other processing necessary for camera activation.

Hereinafter, the setting for the self-portrait state and the setting for normal use will be described with three examples.
[Setting example 1]

  The exposure control of the camera generally determines the brightness of the image data, and if the image is too bright, the image is taken dark, and conversely if the image is too dark, the image is taken brightly. In addition, by changing the gain and the like, the image data of the imaging result is controlled so as to obtain a preferable brightness.

  The determination of the brightness of the image data is generally made by referring to the brightness data of each pixel of the image data. The brightness data of each pixel is not simply added, but the center of the image data In some cases, the neighboring luminance data is multiplied by a larger weighting coefficient and then added (center-weighted metering).

  When the shape of the apparatus is “self-shooting state”, the display screen 121 and the camera 111 are oriented in substantially the same direction, so it is assumed that the subject to be photographed is likely to be the photographer himself. .

  The setting for the “selfie” state in this example relates to the photometry method for exposure control. When shooting at a distance of “selfie”, the area near the center of the image data is the face of the photographer. Is likely to exist. Therefore, the brightness is determined with emphasis on luminance data near the center of the image data. The setting contents in the normal setting are arbitrary.

  FIG. 6 shows the image data and the photometric focus area in the image data with hatched areas, FIG. 6 (a) shows the case of normal setting, and FIG. 6 (b) shows the “selfie” state. The case of setting for is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the setting for the “self-photographing” state shown in FIG. 6B is more photometric with more emphasis on the vicinity of the center than the normal setting shown in FIG. Yes.

With this setting, in the case of “selfie”, there is a high possibility that the photographer's own face is near the center of the image data, so the brightness of the face area of the obtained image data is more favorable. You can shoot like this.
[Setting example 2]

  This setting example is a setting example when the imaging unit 21 has an autofocus function. Incidentally, a camera lens having an autofocus function can move the focusing lens back and forth to change the lens position until focus is achieved.

  In a general digital camera, the lens position is determined by a method called a contrast detection method, and the lens position is detected with the position where the contrast of image data taken by moving the lens is the highest in focus. ing.

  Usually, a communication terminal device with a camera covers from close-up to infinity as a focus range in the case of autofocus. That is, in order to detect the lens position, it is necessary to scan the contrast of the image data by moving the lens from a close-up position of about 5 cm to a position where the depth of field includes infinity.

  However, in the case of “self-portrait”, the distance between the photographer himself / herself to be photographed and the camera is in the range of the length of the human hand. Therefore, the above-described contrast scanning range can be narrowed down to the length of the hand (about 60 cm).

  Therefore, the setting for “selfie” in this example is a lens range that is moved to detect the contrast of the autofocus image data, that is, the range up to the in-focus position is the length of the human hand. It is set to be within (about 60 cm). Even in this case, the setting contents in the normal setting are arbitrary.

  FIG. 7 is a graph in which the horizontal axis represents the focus position and the vertical axis represents the contrast of the image data. FIG. 7A shows the case of normal settings, and FIG. 7B is for “selfie”. The case of setting is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, in the setting for “self-portrait”, a setting for scanning a focus position range in a narrower range (5 cm to 60 cm) than in the normal setting shown in FIG. It has become.

By setting in this way, the accuracy and speed of autofocus can be improved in the case of “selfie”.
[Setting example 3]

  This setting example is a setting example when the imaging unit 21 has a zoom function.

  Generally, the angle of view of a camera lens is wide when the focal length is short, and telephoto when it is long. In the optical zoom, the focal length and angle of view of the lens are changed by moving the zoom lens back and forth. On the other hand, the digital zoom is a zoom in which an image in image data is digitally cut out, subjected to image processing and output, and generally has a lower image quality than an optical zoom.

  The setting for “selfie” in this example can be the default position within the zoom magnification range of the zoom function, that is, when shooting at a distance of about “selfie”, This is the setting of the zoom position where the photographer's face is exactly the right size. Also in this case, the setting contents in the normal setting are arbitrary.

  For example, when there is no zoom, a subject with a distance of about “Self-portrait” (approx. 40 cm) looks like a wide angle. Here, the type of zoom (optical / digital) does not matter.

  FIG. 8 shows the image when the distance between the camera and the person is about 40 cm and the size of the person in the image. FIG. 8A shows the case of the normal setting, and FIG. (B) shows the case of setting for “selfie”.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the normal setting, the camera has a wide angle, and therefore a person is shown small.

  However, as shown in FIG. 8B, the “self-portrait” setting is set so that a person can be captured in an appropriate size using the zoom function.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the imaging control unit during camera activation in the camera-equipped communication terminal according to the present embodiment.

  First, the imaging control unit 25 initializes parameters and the like of the imaging unit 21 (step S1).

  Next, the imaging control unit 25 acquires shape information of the apparatus from the shape detection unit 23 (step S2). At this time, as described above, the shape information includes the “normally closed state” when the apparatus is in the state shown in FIG. 1, the “normally open state” when the apparatus is in the state shown in FIG. In the state as shown in FIG. 4 and “self-shooting state”, although not shown, the display unit housing 12 is rotated halfway around the vertical axis engaging unit 14 from the state shown in FIG. When it is closed in the vertical direction, a notification indicating any one of “digital camera state” is included. However, as described above, the type of shape state of the apparatus is not limited to the above.

  Next, the imaging control unit 25 verifies whether or not the shape information obtained from the shape detection unit 23 is “self-shooting state” (step S3), and if the shape information is “self-shooting state” (step S3) In step S3; YES, the process proceeds to step S4. When the shape information is not “self-shooting state” (step S3; NO), the process proceeds to step S6.

  In step S4, the imaging control unit 25 changes the parameters and control of the imaging unit 21 so as to operate with the setting for the “selfie” state.

  Next, other processes necessary for starting the camera are performed, and the setting process is terminated (step S5). However, the camera is still in operation.

  In step S6, the operation is performed with the normal setting, and then the process proceeds to step S5. However, as described above, this normal setting may have different contents in each of the other states of “normally closed state”, “normally open state”, and “digital camera state”. .

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation when the shape of the apparatus changes during the camera operation in the camera-equipped communication terminal according to the present embodiment.

  First, when detecting a change in the shape of the apparatus, the outer shape detection unit 23 notifies the imaging control unit 25 of the change in shape.

  Next, the imaging control unit 25 receives a notification of this shape change (step S21).

  Subsequently, the imaging control unit 25 refers to this notification to verify whether or not the shape of the apparatus has changed to the “selfie state” (step S22), and the shape of the apparatus has changed to the “selfie state”. If it has changed (step S22; YES), the process proceeds to step S23. If the shape of the apparatus has not changed to the “self-shooting state” (step S22; NO), this setting process ends. However, the camera is still in operation.

  In step S23, the imaging control unit 25 changes the parameters and control of the imaging unit 21 so as to operate with the setting for the “selfie” state.

  However, as described above, even when the shape of the device has not changed to the “self-shooting state” (that is, in the case of the normal setting), the setting is changed according to each shape state of the device. You may let them.

  Note that each of the above-described processes is performed under the control of the CPU 26.

  Further, at least a part of the processing of each component of the camera-equipped communication terminal device according to the present invention is executed by computer control, and the above processing is executed by the computer according to the procedure shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. The program shown may be distributed by storing it in a computer-readable recording medium such as a semiconductor memory, a CD-ROM, or a magnetic tape. A computer including at least a microcomputer, a personal computer, and a general-purpose computer may read the program from the recording medium and execute the program.

It is an external view which shows the back surface structure of the communication terminal device with a camera which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an external view which shows the back surface structure in the state which rotated the display part of the communication terminal device with a camera which concerns on embodiment of this invention around the horizontal axis engaging part, and opened. The display unit of the camera-equipped communication terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention is opened by rotating around the horizontal axis engaging unit, and further rotated around the vertical axis engaging unit. It is an external view which shows a back structure. It is an external view which shows the front structure in the state which rotated the communication terminal device with a camera of the state shown in FIG. 3 halfway, and turned the camera and the display screen to the direction of the photographer. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information processing unit of the communication terminal device with a camera which concerns on this embodiment. Image data and an emphasis area of photometry in the image data are indicated by hatched areas. (A) shows a case of setting for normal use, and (b) shows a case of setting for "selfie" state. It is a graph in which the horizontal axis represents the focus position, and the vertical axis represents the contrast of the image data. (A) shows the case of setting for normal use, and (b) shows the case of setting for “selfie”. The image shows the size of the image and the person in the image when the distance between the camera and the person is about 40 cm, (a) shows the normal setting, and (b) shows “selfie”. The case of setting for is shown. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an imaging control unit during camera activation in the camera-equipped communication terminal according to the present embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation when the shape of the apparatus changes during camera operation in the camera-equipped communication terminal according to the present embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1. Communication terminal device with camera according to the present invention (mobile phone device)
11 Image pickup unit housing 12 Display unit housing 13 Horizontal axis engaging portion (hinge)
14 Vertical axis engaging part (hinge)
21 Imaging unit 22 Display unit 23 Shape detection unit 24 Input unit 25 Imaging control unit 26 CPU
27 Storage device 28 RAM
111 Camera 121 Display screen

Claims (8)

A communication terminal device with a camera, comprising: an imaging unit that captures an image of a subject and captures image data; an imaging control unit that controls the imaging unit; and a display unit that displays an image and information.
Engagement means for rotatably connecting one end of the mounting portion of the imaging means and one end of the mounting portion of the display means around a biaxial hinge extending in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction;
Shape detecting means for detecting the mutual positional relationship between the mounting portion of the imaging means and the mounting portion of the display means;
When it is determined from the detection result of the shape detection means that the camera direction of the camera driven by the imaging means and the display direction of the display screen displayed by the display means are substantially the same, the imaging means The control means in the imaging control means for controlling by a predetermined setting for "selfie",
A communication terminal device with a camera, comprising:   The predetermined “self-portrait” setting is a setting for controlling the exposure of the imaging unit, and the size of the focus area of exposure control photometry is a distance of about “self-portrait”. The camera-equipped communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal device is controlled so as to be an area of a size.   The predetermined “self-portrait” setting is a setting for controlling the autofocus function of the image pickup means, and the driving range of the autofocus focus lens is maximized from the position of the mounting portion of the image pickup means. The camera-equipped communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal device is configured to be controlled so as to be limited to a distance range up to about a length of the camera.   The predetermined “self-portrait” setting is a setting for controlling the zoom function of the image pickup unit, and the face size in the image is appropriate at a zoom magnification distance of about “self-portrait”. The camera-equipped communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the setting is to be controlled as described above. A method for controlling a communication terminal device with a camera, comprising: an imaging step for capturing an image of a subject and capturing image data; an imaging control step for controlling the imaging step; and a display step for displaying an image and information,
A shape detection step for detecting a mutual positional relationship between the mounting portion of the imaging step and the mounting portion of the display step;
When it is determined from the detection result of the shape detection step that the camera direction of the camera driven in the imaging step and the display direction of the display screen displayed in the display step are substantially the same, the imaging step A control step in the imaging control step for controlling by a predetermined “selfie” setting;
A control method for a communication terminal device with a camera, comprising:   In the imaging control step, in the detection result during shooting in the shape detection step, the camera direction of the camera driven in the imaging step and the display direction of the display screen displayed in the display step are substantially the same. 6. The method of controlling a communication terminal device with a camera according to claim 5, wherein when a change to be determined occurs, the imaging step is controlled by a predetermined setting for "selfie". A computer having an imaging step for capturing an image of a subject and capturing image data, an imaging control step for controlling the imaging step, and a display step for displaying an image and information, and controlling the operation of the communication terminal device with a camera by a computer A program,
A shape detection step for detecting a mutual positional relationship between the mounting portion of the imaging step and the mounting portion of the display step;
When it is determined from the detection result of the shape detection step that the camera direction of the camera driven in the imaging step and the display direction of the display screen displayed in the display step are substantially the same, the imaging step A control step in the imaging control step for controlling by a predetermined “selfie” setting;
A computer program for causing a computer to execute.   In the imaging control step, in the detection result during shooting in the shape detection step, the camera direction of the camera driven in the imaging step and the display direction of the display screen displayed in the display step are substantially the same. The computer program according to claim 7, wherein when a change to be determined occurs, the computer is caused to control the imaging step with a predetermined “self-portrait” setting.

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