An information processing apparatus of the present invention includes a shot image obtaining portion, an image processing portion, a data conversion portion and a control portion. The shot image obtaining portion includes an imaging element and obtains a shot image in a time-series from the imaging element. The image processing portion performs image processing on the shot image and analyzes movement of the shot image resulting from movement of the information processing apparatus. The data conversion portion converts the analyzed movement of the shot image into control data, and the control portion controls functions based on the control data.