JP2015106909A - Imaging apparatus, imaging method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve control of a function related to imaging, while combining compaction of the device and enhancement of the operability.SOLUTION: An imaging device 10 includes a control section 13 for detecting the operation at a proximity position in non-contact for the imaging device body, by an operation detector (proximity sensor 11) without interfering with the imaging, and controlling the function related to the imaging, depending on the operation thus detected. The control section 13 may control the function related to the imaging depending on the operation for changing the position relative to the imaging device 10, or control the imaging function depending on the operation for specifying the absolute position to the imaging device 10, or control them while switching.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an imaging apparatus, fine operations such as fine adjustment have been made possible by mounting mechanical parts such as a zoom ring and a focus ring for zoom and focus control. On the other hand, the technique of controlling by key operation has come to be widely used because the apparatus becomes larger and the cost becomes higher. However, there is a problem that fine operations such as fine adjustment are difficult in the control by key operation.

  On the other hand, for example, Patent Document 1 describes a technique for determining a gesture of a person who is a subject from a captured image and controlling a function related to imaging such as zooming. However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it cannot be used during moving image shooting.

JP 2005-51472 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide an imaging apparatus, an imaging method, and a program capable of realizing control of functions related to imaging while combining downsizing of the apparatus and improvement of operability.

  In order to solve the above problems, an imaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an imaging device main body, an imaging unit that acquires an image captured by an imaging element, and an operation at a close position in a non-contact manner with respect to the imaging device main body. An operation detection unit that detects by means different from the image sensor, and a control unit that controls a function related to imaging according to the operation detected by the operation detection unit.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, an imaging method according to another aspect of the present invention differs from the imaging device in the step of acquiring an image captured by the imaging device and the operation at a close position in a non-contact manner with respect to the imaging device body. A step of detecting by means, and a step of controlling a function relating to imaging in accordance with the detected operation.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a program according to another aspect of the present invention provides a computer with a function of acquiring an image captured by an imaging device, and a non-contact operation with respect to the imaging apparatus main body at a proximity position. A function of detecting by different means and a function of controlling a function related to imaging according to the detected operation are realized.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an image pickup apparatus, an image pickup method, and a program that can realize control of functions related to image pickup while combining downsizing of the apparatus and improvement in operability.

In the imaging device of an embodiment of the present invention, it is a figure expressing the movement of the hand of the user who controls the imaging function on a three-dimensional coordinate axis. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the imaging device by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the connection structure between the proximity sensor of FIG. 2, and a control part. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure quoted in order to demonstrate the imaging function controlled by a user's hand movement on a three-dimensional space.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a mode for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as this embodiment) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the same numbers are assigned to the same elements throughout the description of the present embodiment.

(Configuration of the embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 1A, a video camera is assumed as the imaging device 10 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1B, a strap member 12a (gripping part) is detachably attached to a support surface 10a to which a user (photographer) 's hand supporting the video camera body is applied. . And as shown in FIG.1 (c), the proximity sensor 11 which detects a motion of a photographer's hand on the diagonal vertex of the surface 10b on the opposite side of the support surface 10a with which the strap member 12a is mounted | worn is shown. For example, three (11a, 11b, 11c) are mounted. Note that, in the imaging device 10 of the present embodiment, the entire structure of the video camera including the surface 10b opposite to the support surface 10a is collectively referred to as an imaging device body.

  The proximity sensor 11 (11a, 11b, 11c) is not limited to three, and may be one or more. In addition, a single touch sensor 12 (contact sensor) that detects that a user has inserted a hand and a finger into the strap member 12a for photographing is mounted on the inside of the strap member 12a (FIG. 1B). )).

  Here, the user inserts one hand (finger and palm) between the support surface 10a and the strap member 12a, supports the video camera with one hand, and adopts a form in which the shooting function is controlled by the movement of the other hand. And Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1 (a), for example, the zoom function (telephoto and wide-angle direction) is performed by the hand movement in the X direction, and the aperture function (open and minimum aperture direction) is performed by the hand movement in the Y direction. The focus function (infinite and close directions) is controlled by the movement of the hand in the Z direction.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in addition to the proximity sensor 11 and the touch sensor 12 described above, the imaging device 10 of the present embodiment includes a control unit 13, a storage unit 14, an imaging unit 15, an operation unit 16, a display unit 17, and The power supply unit 18 is connected and configured in common to a system bus 19 including a plurality of lines for address, data, and control.

  The proximity sensor 11 functions as a motion detection unit that detects the motion of the user's hand at a proximity position without contact and outputs the motion to the control unit 13. Here, for example, a quantum infrared sensor having sensitivity in an infrared region having a wavelength of 5 to 10 [μm] emitted from the human body is assumed as the proximity sensor 11. Since the detection signal intensity of the quantum infrared sensor attenuates as the distance to the detection body increases, the distance to the detection object can be calculated from the detection signal intensity. Since the quantum infrared sensor continuously outputs detection signals while infrared rays are incident, the position of the quantum infrared sensor can be detected even when the human body is stationary. The proximity sensor 11 is not limited to the quantum infrared sensor, and can detect a hand movement at a close position in a non-contact manner, and can be a high-frequency oscillation type using electromagnetic induction and a capacitance using a change in capacitance. A magnetic type using a mold, a magnet, or the like may be used, and the detection principle and its type are not limited.

  According to the present embodiment, three quantum infrared sensors are disposed on the diagonal vertex of the surface 10b opposite to the support surface 10a of the imaging device 10 with a predetermined distance (proximity sensors 11a, 11b, 11c). ) Therefore, for example, the proximity sensor is a line parallel to a line connecting the proximity sensors 11b and 11c and passing through an intersection where a plane determined by the proximity sensors 11a, 11b, and 11c intersects a perpendicular of the user's hand. 11a, the distance from 11a to the coordinate axis X, the line parallel to the line connecting the proximity sensors 11a and 11b, the line passing through this intersection, the distance from the proximity sensor 11b to the coordinate axis Y, and the proximity sensor 11a, By assigning the distance from the plane determined by 11b, 11c to the user's hand to the coordinate axis Z, the three-dimensional determined by the movement of the user's hand by the geometric method from the detection distances by the proximity sensors 11a, 11b, 11c The position coordinates X, Y, Z can be specified.

  FIG. 3 shows a connection configuration between the proximity sensor 11 (11a, 11b, 11c) and the control unit 13. According to FIG. 3, detection signals (detection distances) by the proximity sensors 11a, 11b, and 11c are taken in by the control unit 13 via respective amplifiers (AMP) and respective AD (Analog-Digital) conversion circuits. The control unit 13 includes, for example, a microprocessor, and the microprocessor sequentially reads out and executes the program of the present embodiment stored in the program area of the storage unit 14, thereby approaching the imaging apparatus 10 in a non-contact manner by the user. The operation at the position is detected without interfering with the imaging function, and the imaging function is controlled according to the detected operation. Specifically, the control unit 13 controls a plurality of imaging functions according to a three-dimensional coordinate position specified by the user's hand.

  For example, the control unit 13 controls the imaging function in accordance with an operation of changing a relative position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body. The control unit 13 detects relative movement by comprehensively evaluating changes in absolute distance from the individual proximity sensors 11 (11a to 11c) and specifying three-dimensional coordinates. In this case, the control unit 13 may control the imaging function according to the control amount based on the movement amount of the operation for changing the position with respect to the imaging device main body. Alternatively, the imaging function may be controlled with a control amount corresponding to the moving speed for changing the position, or the imaging function may be controlled according to the direction of the operation for changing the position. Moreover, you may control the function regarding imaging by combining these.

  The control unit 13 may also control a function related to imaging according to an operation of designating an absolute position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body. The control unit 13 may switch between control according to the operation for changing the relative position and control according to the operation for changing the absolute position according to the application. The control unit 13 further detects gripping of the imaging device 10 based on the proximity of the hand detected by the touch sensor 12, and detects an operation when gripping by passing one hand through the strap member 12a is detected.

  The storage unit 14 includes, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory), a flash memory, and the like. The storage unit 14 includes, for example, a program area in which the program according to the present embodiment including the flowchart (processing procedure) illustrated in FIG. A table area in which the correspondence between the coordinate change amount, the zoom amount, the aperture amount, and the focus movement amount is stored in advance, a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) area in which display data is drawn, a captured saved image, and the like A work area for temporarily storing work data and the like generated during the execution of the program of the present embodiment by the control unit 13 is allocated. Note that the storage unit 14 may include a removable portable memory (recording medium) such as an SD card or an IC card.

  The imaging unit 15 includes an optical lens, a diaphragm, and an image sensor, and images a subject that is imaged on the image sensor from the optical lens through the diaphragm. The diaphragm is arranged between the optical lens and the imaging device on the imaging surface, and has a configuration in which a plurality of plates (diaphragm blades) are overlapped to have a nearly circular opening. The image sensor is an image sensor such as a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal oxide memory (CMOS). The imaging unit 15 includes an optical lens, a diaphragm, an imaging device, an optical system driving unit, an illumination strobe, an analog processing circuit, a signal processing circuit, and the like. The diaphragm and the image sensor are movable in parallel to the direction perpendicular to the optical axis, and are respectively connected to a drive mechanism that translates the diaphragm and the image sensor. The imaging unit 15 controls imaging functions such as zoom control, aperture control, and focus control under the control of the control unit 13.

  The operation unit 16 includes a plurality of key switches. When any one of these key switches is pressed, an input operation signal indicating that the key switch has been pressed is output to the control unit 13. Based on the input operation signal, the control unit 13 specifies which of the plurality of key switches is pressed, and performs an operation corresponding to the pressed key switch.

  The display unit 17 displays an image generated by the control unit 13. The display unit 17 uses, for example, a display device such as a high-definition LCD (Liquid Crystal Device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or an electrophoretic display (electronic paper) to display the above-described image with high definition. For example, a capacitive touch screen (touch screen) may be configured by stacking a transparent touch panel for detecting a finger contact on the display surface of the display unit 17.

  The power supply unit 18 supplies power necessary to drive the proximity sensor 11, the touch sensor 12, the control unit 13, the storage unit 14, the imaging unit 15, the operation unit 16, and the display unit 17, a rechargeable battery or the like DC power supply circuit.

(Operation of the embodiment)
Hereinafter, the operation of the imaging apparatus 10 of the present embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 4.

  The control unit 13 detects that the user has gripped the video camera by the touch sensor 12 (step S101 “YES”), and further detects that the user's hand has approached by one of the proximity sensors 11a, 11b, and 11c. Then (step S102 "YES"), the absolute distance change between the surface (surface 10b opposite to the support surface 10a) on which the proximity sensors 11a, 11b, and 11c of the video camera 10 are mounted and the user's hand. Is converted into three-dimensional coordinates of X, Y, and Z (step S103). That is, when the movement of the user's hand is detected by any of the proximity sensors 11a, 11b, and 11c, the control unit 13 starts from the time t1 at which the detection becomes possible until the time tn at which the hand can no longer be detected. In the meantime, changes in absolute distance from the individual proximity sensors 11a, 11b, and 11c are periodically detected, and the three-dimensional position coordinates X, Y, and Z are specified by the geometric calculation method described above.

  In specifying the three-dimensional position coordinates X, Y, and Z, the control unit 13 may move the hand in an oblique direction other than the X, Y, and Z directions in any of the X, Y, and Z directions by relative movement. Or the movement in the nearest direction. In addition, in the case where gripping is not detected in step S101 (step S101 “NO”) and in the case where no approach of the user is detected in step S102 (step S102 “NO”), three-dimensional coordinates are calculated. There is nothing.

  Subsequently, when the user's hand moves away from the video camera and distance detection becomes impossible (“YES” in step S104), the control unit 13 uses the identified X, Y, and Z coordinates in time series as motion trajectory information. It memorize | stores in the predetermined area | region of the memory | storage part 14 (step S105).

  Next, the control unit 13 reads the trajectory information stored in a predetermined area of the storage unit 14 and detects the movement of the hand. First, when a change in a predetermined amount of the X coordinate is detected (step S106 “YES”), the control unit 13 further detects the direction (step S107), and if the change is in the + direction (step S107 “YES”). ), The imaging unit 15 is controlled to instruct execution of the telephoto zoom function based on the amount of change (step S108). On the other hand, if the change is in the negative direction (step S107 “NO”), the execution of the wide-angle zoom function based on the amount of change is instructed (step S109).

  Note that the + direction is a direction toward the rear of the imaging apparatus body, and the − direction is a direction toward the front of the imaging apparatus body. The change in the predetermined amount of the X coordinate means a change amount (coordinate) that can be regarded as the user's hand is willing to control the zoom function, and is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the storage unit 14 as a threshold value. ing. In addition, the correspondence between the change amount of the X coordinate and the actual zoom amount is also stored in advance in a predetermined area of the storage unit 14 as table data, and the control unit 13 controls the imaging unit 15 by referring to the table. Adjust the zoom amount. The zoom amount set in the table is finely set so as to continuously change in proportion to the rotation angle, the movement amount, or the movement speed as if the zoom ring was operated.

  If no change in the predetermined amount of the X coordinate is detected in step S106 (step S106 “NO”) and a change in the predetermined amount of the Y coordinate is detected (step S110 “YES”), the controller 13 further If the direction is detected (step S111) and the change is in the + direction (step S111 “YES”), the imaging unit 15 is controlled, and the aperture control function is performed to direct the aperture in the open direction based on the amount of change. Is instructed (step S112). On the other hand, if it is a change in the negative direction (step S111 “NO”), an instruction is given to execute the aperture control function for moving in the minimum aperture direction based on the amount of change (step S113).

  The + direction is the upward direction, and the − direction is the downward direction. The change in the predetermined amount of the Y coordinate refers to a change amount (coordinate) that can be regarded as the user's hand is willing to control the aperture control function. Like the X coordinate, a predetermined threshold value is stored in a predetermined area of the storage unit 14 in advance. Is stored as The correspondence between the actual change amount and the zoom amount is also stored in advance in a predetermined area of the storage unit 14 as table data, and the control unit 13 controls the imaging unit 15 with reference to the table to control the aperture amount. Adjust. The aperture amount set in the table is set finely so as to continuously change in proportion to the rotation angle, the movement amount, or the movement speed as if the aperture ring was operated.

  Further, if a change in the predetermined amount of the Y coordinate is not detected in step S110 (step S110 “NO”) and a change in the predetermined amount of the Z coordinate is detected (step S114 “YES”), the direction is further detected. If it is a change in the + direction (step S115 “YES”), the imaging unit 15 is controlled to instruct execution of a focus function for moving the lens in the infinity direction based on the change amount (step S116). ). If the change is in the negative direction (step S115 “NO”), execution of a focus function for moving the lens in the near and near direction is instructed based on the change amount (step S117).

  Note that the + direction is a direction away from the imaging apparatus main body, and the − direction is a direction closer to the imaging apparatus main body. The change in the predetermined amount of the Z coordinate means a change amount (coordinate) that can be regarded as the user's hand is willing to control the focus function. Like the X and Y coordinates, the change in the predetermined amount in the storage unit 14 in advance. Stored as a threshold. The correspondence between the actual change amount and the lens movement amount is also stored in advance in a predetermined area of the storage unit 14 as table data, and the control unit 13 controls the imaging unit 15 with reference to the table. Adjust the amount of lens movement. The movement amount of the lens set on the table is finely set so as to continuously change in proportion to the rotation angle, the movement amount, or the movement speed as if the focus ring was operated.

  Therefore, according to the imaging device 10 of the present embodiment, the user can control a plurality of imaging functions with one operation by storing information related to operations and coordinates that can control the imaging function. Specifically, in the operation in the X direction, the telephoto zoom can be controlled if the movement is in the backward direction (+ direction), and the wide-angle zoom can be controlled if the movement is in the forward direction (− direction). Further, in the case of the operation in the Y direction, it is possible to execute the diaphragm control that moves toward the open direction when moved upward (+ coordinate) and the diaphragm control that moves toward the minimum diaphragm direction when moved downward (−). Also, in the case of the Z-direction operation, the focus control that moves the lens toward the infinity direction when moved away (+ direction), and the focus control that moves the lens toward the proximity direction when moved closer to the direction (− direction). Can be executed.

  According to the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, only the zoom, focus, and aperture control are illustrated as the imaging function. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shutter speed, the color temperature, and the like can be controlled. Can be applied to the imaging function. Further, according to the imaging apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, only the relative operation of determining the control amount by the coordinate change amount based on the movement amount and the movement speed is illustrated, but the control amount is determined by the absolute position of the three-dimensional coordinates. May be designated, and these control methods may be switched and used according to the application and situation. Note that the control based on the absolute position is determined to have been instructed when the detection is stopped within a detection range for a predetermined time or longer.

  In addition, according to the imaging device 10 of the present embodiment, the movement is detected only when gripping of the main body of the imaging device 10 is detected. However, the proximity of the human body is detected by detecting the proximity of the human body. The operation may be detected only in the case, or the operation may be detected only when both are detected.

  The designation of the three-dimensional coordinate by the absolute position is performed by designating the three-dimensional coordinate specified by comprehensively evaluating the absolute distance from each proximity sensor 11 (11a, 11b, 11c). For example, as shown in the three-dimensional coordinate space of FIG. 5, imaging can be performed at the position a based on imaging parameters based on the widest angle, openness, and closest. Further, at position b, imaging based on the most telephoto, open, and nearest imaging parameters is possible, and at position c, imaging based on the most telephoto, open, and infinity imaging parameters is possible. Further, at the position d, it is possible to take an image based on the imaging parameters at the widest angle, wide open, and infinity, and at the position e, it is possible to take an image based on the widest angle, the smallest aperture, and the closest imaging parameter. Further, at position f, imaging based on imaging parameters of the widest angle, minimum aperture, and infinity is possible, and imaging based on imaging parameters of maximum telephoto, minimum aperture, and infinity is possible at position g. By specifying the three-dimensional coordinates between these end points, it is possible to perform imaging based on an intermediate imaging parameter.

(Effect of embodiment)
As described above, according to the imaging apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, the control unit 13 detects an operation at a close position in a non-contact manner with respect to the imaging apparatus main body without interfering with imaging, and according to the detected operation. By controlling functions related to imaging, for example, fine control such as fine adjustment can be facilitated without using mechanical parts such as a zoom ring and a focus ring for zoom and focus control. Further, according to the imaging apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to control imaging functions such as zoom, focus, and aperture even during moving image shooting, and an operation sound is generated and recorded at that time. There is also a derivative effect that there is nothing.

  Further, according to the imaging device 10 of the present embodiment, by providing an operation detection unit such as the proximity sensor 11 different from the imaging unit 15, it is possible to control functions relating to imaging even during moving image shooting. At that time, by changing the movement amount, the movement speed, or the operating direction, the imaging function can be controlled with a fine control amount and a simple operation. Further, according to the imaging apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, if the user memorizes that this function can be controlled at this position, the user can control the desired function with one operation, and further, the three-dimensional coordinates can be obtained. If memorized, multiple functions can be controlled at once.

  Further, according to the imaging device 10 of the present embodiment, the control unit 13 detects the user's operation according to the control according to the operation for changing the relative position and the operation for changing the absolute position. By selecting these control methods according to the application and situation, it is possible to control the imaging function with high flexibility and expandability, thereby improving usability. In addition, the control unit 13 detects gripping of the imaging device 10 and detects an operation when gripping is detected. Further, the control unit 13 further detects that the human body is close, or closes the human body. In some cases, it is possible to detect erroneous detection due to movements other than the user by detecting the operation or using both in combination. In addition, a proximity sensor 11 (motion detection unit) that detects a motion at a close position in a non-contact manner on a surface opposite to a surface on which the touch sensor 12 (grip detection unit) that detects gripping of the imaging device 10 is arranged. It is possible to detect a natural operation without difficulty by being arranged.

(Modification)
According to the imaging apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, the zoom function is controlled by the hand movement in the X direction, the aperture is controlled by the hand movement in the Y direction, and the focus function is controlled by the hand movement in the Z direction. However, the X, Y, Z direction to be detected, or the correspondence between coordinates and functions can be set arbitrarily. Further, the position of the proximity sensor 11 is not limited as long as the X, Y, Z direction or coordinates can be detected.

  Further, the number of proximity sensors 11 to be mounted is not necessarily three, and may be one and only one type of function may be controlled. That is, if it is one or more, it may be two or four. Further, the proximity sensor 11 is arranged so that the distance can be detected in each of the X, Y, and Z directions, and any one of the X, Y, and Z directions can be detected for each mounted proximity sensor 11. You may do it. That is, the proximity sensor 11 is mounted not only on one surface (for example, the surface 10b opposite to the support surface 10a) but also on another surface (for example, the top surface and the bottom surface of the imaging device 10), thereby mounting each of them. You may detect with the combination of the proximity sensor 11 made.

  Further, according to the imaging apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, the control unit 13 is the relative movement of the hand in the diagonal direction other than the X, Y, and Z directions, whichever is the X, Y, or Z direction. Although processing is performed as a movement in a near direction, an imaging function that can be controlled by associating 45 ° oblique directions other than the X, Y, and Z directions as different functions may be increased. Further, in the relative operation, three types of functions may be controlled in the oblique directions other than the X, Y, and Z directions with control amounts corresponding to respective inclinations in the X, Y, and Z directions.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, it cannot be overemphasized that the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be added to the above-described embodiments. Further, it is apparent from the scope of the claims that the embodiments added with such changes or improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

The claims at the time of filing are added.
[Claim 1]
An imaging device body;
An imaging unit that acquires an image captured by the imaging element;
An operation detection unit for detecting an operation at a close position in a non-contact manner with respect to the imaging apparatus body by means different from the imaging element;
A control unit that controls a function related to imaging in accordance with the operation detected by the operation detection unit;
An imaging apparatus comprising:
[Claim 2]
The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of functions relating to the imaging are controlled according to a three-dimensional coordinate position designated according to the operation.
[Claim 3]
The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a function related to the imaging is controlled according to the operation of changing a relative position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body.
[Claim 4]
The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a function related to the imaging is controlled by a control amount corresponding to a movement amount of the operation that changes a position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body.
[Claim 5]
The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a function related to the imaging is controlled by a control amount corresponding to a moving speed of the operation for changing a position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body.
[Claim 6]
The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control is performed according to a direction of the operation for changing a position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body.
[Claim 7]
The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a function related to the imaging is controlled according to the operation of designating an absolute position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body.
[Claim 8]
The controller is
The control according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the control according to the operation for changing the relative position and the control according to the operation for changing the absolute position are switched. Imaging device.
[Claim 9]
A grip detection unit for detecting gripping of the imaging device body;
The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation is detected when gripping of the imaging apparatus main body is detected by the grip detection unit.
[Claim 10]
The imaging apparatus according to claim 9, wherein an operation detection unit that detects an operation at a close position in a non-contact manner is disposed on a surface different from a lens surface of a lens included in the imaging apparatus.
[Claim 11]
The imaging apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the motion detection unit is disposed on a surface opposite to a surface on which the grip detection unit is disposed.
[Claim 12]
The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation is detected when it is further detected that a human body is in proximity.
[Claim 13]
Obtaining an image captured by an image sensor;
Detecting an operation at a close position in a non-contact manner with respect to the imaging apparatus main body by means different from the imaging element;
And a step of controlling a function relating to imaging in accordance with the detected operation.
[Claim 14]
On the computer,
A function of acquiring an image captured by an image sensor;
A function of detecting an operation at a close position in a non-contact manner with respect to the imaging apparatus body by means different from the imaging element;
A program for realizing a function of controlling a function relating to imaging according to the detected operation.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Imaging device, 10a ... Support surface, 10b ... Opposite surface (mounting surface), 11 (11a-11c) ... Proximity sensor (motion detection part), 12 ... Touch sensor (contact sensor), 12a strap member (gripping part) , 13 ... Control unit, 14 ... Storage unit, 15 ... Imaging unit, 16 ... Operation unit, 17 ... Display unit, 18 ... Power supply unit, 19 ... System bus

Claims (14)

An imaging device body;
An imaging unit that acquires an image captured by the imaging element;
An operation detection unit for detecting an operation at a close position in a non-contact manner with respect to the imaging apparatus main body by means different from the imaging element;
A control unit that controls a function related to imaging in accordance with the operation detected by the operation detection unit;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of functions relating to the imaging are controlled according to a three-dimensional coordinate position designated according to the operation. The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a function related to the imaging is controlled according to the operation of changing a relative position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body. The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a function related to the imaging is controlled by a control amount corresponding to a movement amount of the operation that changes a position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body. The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a function related to the imaging is controlled by a control amount corresponding to a moving speed of the operation for changing a position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body. The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control is performed according to a direction of the operation for changing a position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body. The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a function related to the imaging is controlled according to the operation of designating an absolute position with respect to the imaging apparatus main body. The controller is
The control according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the control according to the operation for changing the relative position and the control according to the operation for changing the absolute position are switched. Imaging device. A grip detection unit for detecting gripping of the imaging device body;
The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation is detected when gripping of the imaging apparatus main body is detected by the grip detection unit.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 9, wherein an operation detection unit that detects an operation at a close position in a non-contact manner is disposed on a surface different from a lens surface of a lens included in the imaging apparatus.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the motion detection unit is disposed on a surface opposite to a surface on which the grip detection unit is disposed. The controller is
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation is detected when it is further detected that a human body is in proximity. Obtaining an image captured by an image sensor;
Detecting an operation at a close position in a non-contact manner with respect to the imaging apparatus main body by means different from the imaging element;
And a step of controlling a function relating to imaging in accordance with the detected operation. On the computer,
A function of acquiring an image captured by an image sensor;
A function of detecting an operation at a close position in a non-contact manner with respect to the imaging apparatus main body by means different from the imaging element;
A program for realizing a function of controlling a function relating to imaging according to the detected operation.

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