JP3002964U - Data processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a data processing device such as a personal computer in which a VTR device can be mounted in a bay portion provided in a housing. [Structure] In a personal computer body 1 having a bay portion 2, a VTR device 3 is attached to the bay portion 2 and a video signal of the VTR device 3 is guided to the personal computer body 1.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a data processing device suitable for a personal computer or the like in which a VTR (video tape recorder) device can be mounted in a bay portion.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In the case of data processing devices such as word processors and game machines, including computers such as personal computers and workstations, a space called a bay is prepared for mounting and storing peripheral devices. Conventionally, peripheral devices such as a hard disk drive, a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, and a magneto-optical disk drive have been mounted in this bay.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, conventionally, no data processing device capable of mounting an analog image device such as a VTR in such a bay has been provided. In particular, for example, when creating a CF (commercial film) or CAI teaching material film by taking a frame of a CG (computer graphics) screen with a VTR, a video camera is placed in front of the monitor of these data processing devices. Was placed, and a VTR was placed next to it to shoot.

However, in such a usage environment, a signal cable of a video camera, a power cord of a VTR device, and the like are randomly arranged around the data processing device, which interfere with work. There were frequent troubles.

Moreover, since shooting cannot be started without such complicated preparation, there is a problem in that it is not possible to easily start screen recording in the middle of the image creation work, and the shooting opportunity is missed.

The present invention has been made in order to solve these conventional problems, and its purpose is to mount a VTR device in a bay portion provided in the housing of a data processing device, such as a personal computer. It is an object of the present invention to provide a new data processing device suitable for.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the data processing device according to the present invention is configured such that a VTR device can be attached to a bay portion of the data processing device.

Further, the data processing device is a portable personal computer.

The VTR device is controlled by a control signal of the data processing device, and the image signal of the VTR device is incorporated into the image processing device of the data processing device.

Further, the VTR device is provided with a camera connection terminal.

Further, the VTR device is characterized in that a camera unit is detachably assembled.

Further, the camera unit is characterized by rotating within a predetermined range.

A viewfinder is detachably attached to the VTR device.

Further, a stereo microphone is detachably attached to the VTR device.

Further, the VTR device is provided with a display unit for displaying control information.

Further, the VTR device is characterized by being provided with a television tuner circuit.

[0017]

[Action]

 According to the present invention, since the VTR device can be attached to the bay portion, the video signal from the VTR device is guided to the data processing device side. In particular, since the VTR device can be attached to and detached from the portable personal computer, the entire device can be made compact and the operability is improved.

Further, the VTR device is controlled by the control signal of the data processing device, and the image signal of the VTR device is taken in and processed by the image processing device of the data processing device. Therefore, the recording operation of the VTR device can be controlled by the data processing device side. Further, since the camera connection terminal is provided, the camera unit can be operated with the VTR device attached to the bay portion.

Further, since the camera unit is detachable, it is possible to take out the camera unit and shoot at a remote position. The rotation mechanism for changing the direction of the camera section and the zoom operation provided in the VTR device is connected to the circuit having the control data output function provided in the data processing device side, and based on the output control data. Since the camera section can be turned or zoomed, the camera section can be turned or zoomed by an instruction from the keyboard of the data processing device.

The viewfinder can be operated with the VTR device attached to the bay portion. Then, the viewfinder is taken out from the VTR device together with the camera unit, and the camera image at the time of shooting can be monitored at a remote position. A stereo microphone that is detachably installed on the front of the VTR device enables operation while it is still attached to the bay, and it also enables recording at a remote position by removing the stereo microphone and using the stereo microphone. It can be taken out together with the camera unit to enable shooting at a distant position.

When the VTR device is attached to the bay portion, the display unit provided on the front panel of the VTR device displays control information such as a counter value. Since the TV tuner unit provided in the VTR device can operate while it is still installed in the bay, the TV image can be immediately recorded, so that the opportunity for recording is not lost.

[0022]

【Example】

 An embodiment of a data processing device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 and 2 are perspective views of a first embodiment according to the present invention. A personal computer body 1 equipped with a detachable VTR (video tape recorder) device according to the present invention has a bay portion (hereinafter, referred to as a bay) 2 and a video signal line arranged in the housing of the personal computer body 1. A video input / output line 59 and a power supply line 57 are provided.

The VTR device 3 mounted in the bay 2 is, for example, an 8 mm cassette tape type having a recording and reproducing function, and has a pop-up type cassette holder 3B having a tape insertion opening 3A in front, a rotation mechanism 3C, The circuit board 3D and the front panel 5 are assembled to the drawer tray 6. In addition, in FIG. 1, 2A and 2B show other bays in which the apparatus is not mounted.

The drawer tray 6 is stored in the outer frame 3 E of the bay 2 of the personal computer body 1. The front panel 5 and the front surface of the outer frame 3E form the front surface of the VTR device 3. At the back of the outer frame 3, there is provided a connecting portion 4 including a video input terminal 4A, a video output terminal 4B, a power supply terminal 4C, etc. connected to the circuit board 3D.

When the VRT device 3 is installed in the bay 2, the video input terminal, the video output terminal, and the power supply terminal of the VTR device 3 are the video input terminal 4A, the video output terminal 4B, and the power supply terminal 4C of the connection section 4 of the personal computer body 1, respectively. Connect to. In this way, by mounting the VTR device 3 in the bay 2 of the data processing device and electrically connecting the corresponding parts of both, it is possible to use the VTR device 3 with the personal computer body 1 mounted. Become. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a data processing device having a VTR device according to the present invention. In the figure, a camera connection terminal 7 to which an external video camera 20 can be connected is provided on the front panel 5 of the VTR device 3 mounted in the bay 2 of the personal computer body 1 or on the front part of the outer frame 3E. ing.

As in the configuration diagram of the VTR device shown in FIG. 9, the signal from the camera connection terminal 7 is input to the input terminal 103 of the circuit board 3F. An image signal input from the video camera 20 via the camera connection terminal 7 is output from the video output terminal 4B via an image processing amplifier (not shown), and the personal computer body 1 converts this signal into an appropriate A / D conversion signal. It is configured so that it can be taken in via a container.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of a data processing device having a VTR device according to the present invention. The personal computer main body 1 has a built-in video board 30 having a control circuit 31 for outputting the control data Dc connected to the local bus to the VTR device 3, and the VTR device 3 is mounted in the bay 2. Is configured.

The VTR device 3 is provided with a control input terminal 4D for inputting control data Dc for controlling a recording operation from the personal computer body 1. An instruction from the keyboard is transmitted to the control circuit 31 via the local bus to the video board 30, which allows the user to control the operation of the VTR device 3 by operating the keyboard. Further, by connecting the video output terminal 4B of the VTR device 3 and the A / D converter 33 of the video board 30 to each other, and the video input terminal 4A and the D / A converter 34 of the video board 30 to each other, the video signal The VTR device 3 can be loaded into the PC main body 1 or recorded by the VTR device 3. As described above, the video board 30 is provided with the video / audio processing unit 35 and the VTR control unit 36, which are the image processing device, for processing video and audio.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a data processing device having a VTR device according to the present invention. In the figure, the VTR device 3 mounted in the bay 2 of the personal computer body 1 is provided with a TV tuner section 8 equipped with a TV tuner circuit. As shown in the configuration diagram of the VTR device shown in FIG. 9, the signal from the television tuner section 8 is input to the input terminal 105 of the circuit board 3F. Further, the image signal from the TV tuner section 8 is output from the video output terminal 4B via the image processing amplifier, and the main body 1 of the computer is configured to be taken in via an appropriate A / D converter. .

In the figure, a detachable camera unit 9 is provided on the front panel 5 of the drawer tray 6 of the VTR device 3 mounted in the bay 2 of the personal computer body 1. Here, the groove of the grooved frame 9A is fitted and attached to the groove of the camera holder 9B of the front panel 5, so that the camera unit 9 can be detached. As in the configuration diagram of the VTR device shown in FIG. 9, the signal from the camera unit 9 is input to the input terminal 103 of the circuit board 3F.

Further, in FIG. 1, a display unit 10 is provided on the front panel 5 of the drawer tray 6 of the VTR device 3 mounted in the bay 2 of the personal computer body 1. As shown in the configuration diagram of the VTR device shown in FIG. 9, the control information of the VTR device 3 is output from the output terminal 101 of the circuit board 3F to the display section 10.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a data processing device having a VTR device according to the present invention. In the figure, a detachable stereo microphone 11 is provided on the front panel 5 of the drawer tray 6 of the VTR device 3 mounted in the bay 2 of the personal computer body 1. The terminals (not shown) of the stereo microphone 11 are fitted and attached to the through holes (not shown) provided in the front panel 5, so that the stereo microphone 11 can be detached. Then, as shown in the configuration diagram of the VTR device shown in FIG. 9, the audio signal from the stereo microphone 11 is input to the input terminal 102 of the circuit board 3F so that the VTR device 3 can record. There is.

Further, in the figure, on the rear surface of the front panel 5 of the drawer tray 6 of the VTR device 3 mounted in the bay 2 of the personal computer main body 1, the camera unit 9 for changing the direction of the camera unit 9 or performing the zoom operation is provided. A moving mechanism 13 is provided, and further, as shown in the configuration diagram of the VTR device shown in FIG. 9, control data for controlling the rotating mechanism 13 is configured to be output from the output terminal 107 of the circuit board 3F. ing. As a result, the above-mentioned control of the camera unit 9 is performed from the personal computer main body 1 side through the rotation mechanism 13.

That is, an instruction from the keyboard of the personal computer body 1 is guided to the control input terminal 4D of FIG. 4 via the local bus and transmitted to the rotation mechanism 13 of the camera unit 9 on the VTR device 3 side. . This allows the user to freely control the direction change and zoom operation of the camera unit 9 on the VTR device 3 side by operating the keyboard.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of a data processing device having a VTR device according to the present invention. In the figure, a detachable viewfinder 12 is provided on the front panel 5 of the drawer tray 6 of the VTR device 3 mounted in the bay 2 of the personal computer body 1. The terminals (not shown) of the viewfinder 12 are inserted into and attached to the through holes (not shown) provided in the front panel 5, so that the viewfinder 12 can be detached. As in the configuration diagram of the VTR device shown in FIG. 9, the finder signal from the output terminal 104 of the circuit board 3F is output to the viewfinder 12.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a data processing device including a VTR device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the VTR device 3 is configured to be attachable / detachable to / from the bay 61 of the portable personal computer 60. Guide mechanisms 3G are provided on both side surfaces of the VTR device 3, and a video signal is provided at the rear end of the VTR device 3. A connection portion 4 is provided which includes a male connector for signal connection including pins.

The CD-ROM device 63 fitted in the bay 61 of the portable personal computer 60 having the joint portion 62 formed of a female connector at the back of the bay 61 is taken out to install the VTR device 3 of the present invention. When it is inserted into the bay 61, the connecting portion 4 of the VTR device 3 abuts and communicates with the joint portion 62 provided in the bay 61, enabling the exchange of video signals and control signals between the VTR device 3 and the portable personal computer 60. Become.

[0039]

[Effect of device]

 Since the data processing device according to the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

(1) When the detachable VTR device is inserted and inserted into the bay, a connection portion provided inside the bay for transmitting and receiving at least a video signal, and a connection provided for the VTR device for transmitting and receiving at least a video signal It has a structure that communicates with the parts and has good operability. In particular, when a video signal line is provided in the housing and the VTR device is installed in the bay, the video signal line is connected to at least a terminal of the VTR device that transmits and receives a video signal. Allows the device to operate. Therefore, it is possible to realize a working environment that does not occupy a place like when a video device is externally attached and the cable does not get in the way. Further, the input image signal can be taken into the data processing device.

(2) Further, since the VTR device can be attached to and detached from the portable personal computer, the entire device becomes small and the operability is improved.

(3) The VTR device communicates with a video board having a control data output function provided on the data processing device side and receives control data output by the video board for controlling a recording operation, Since the recording operation of the VTR device is controlled based on this control data, it is possible to control the operation (reproduction, rewinding, etc.) of the VTR device by operating the keyboard of the data processing device. Therefore, it is possible to realize a comfortable working environment by eliminating the complexity of operating a remote controller of a VTR device while operating a keyboard such as a personal computer as in the past.

(4) When the camera is connected to the camera connection terminal, the VTR device can be operated in the state that it is still mounted in the bay. Therefore, when an external camera is connected to the camera connection terminal, the image is immediately displayed. Since it is possible to record, the recording opportunity will not be missed.

(5) The camera unit detachably mounted on the front of the VTR device enables operation up to the state of being attached to the bay, and also allows the camera unit to be taken out and photographed at a remote position. Therefore, the cable does not get in the way as when using an external camera, and it has the effect of expanding the range of video shooting applications.

(6) The rotation mechanism for changing the direction and zooming the camera unit provided in the VTR device is connected to a circuit having a control data output function provided on the data processing device side and output. Since the direction change and zoom operation of the camera unit can be performed based on the control data, the direction change and zoom operation of the camera unit can be performed by the instruction from the keyboard of the data processing device. It is possible to free yourself from the troublesome task of operating such a keyboard and camera remote control at the same time.

(7) The viewfinder detachably installed on the front of the VTR device enables the operation while it is mounted in the bay. Furthermore, the viewfinder is taken out together with the camera section, and the viewfinder is set at a remote position. Camera image monitoring during shooting is also possible, which greatly improves operability.

(8) The stereo microphone that is detachably installed on the front of the VTR device enables operation while it is still installed in the bay, and it is also possible to take out the stereo microphone and record in a remote position. In addition, since the stereo microphone can be taken out together with the camera section to enable shooting at a remote position, the effect of broadening the application range of video recording with recording can be easily realized.

(9) Since the display unit provided on the front surface of the VTR device can be operated while being mounted in the bay, the display unit mounted in the bay can display the counter value of the VTR device, etc. Display control information. Therefore, it becomes easy to confirm the information displayed in the bay portion while operating the personal computer and the like, so that there is an effect that an erroneous operation can be prevented.

(10) Since the TV tuner section provided in the VTR device enables the operation up to the state of being mounted in the bay, it becomes possible to immediately record the TV image, and thus miss the recording opportunity. Never.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of connection of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of another embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a configuration example of a VTR device used in the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 PC main body 2, 61 bay part 3 VTR device 3F circuit board 4 connection part 4A video input terminal 4B video output terminal 4C power supply terminal 5 front panel 6 drawer tray 7 camera connection terminal 8 TV tuner part 9 camera part 10 display part 11 Stereo microphone 12 Viewfinder 13 Rotation mechanism 30 Video board 60 Portable personal computer

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Claims (10)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A data processing device, wherein a VTR device can be mounted in a bay portion of the data processing device. 2. The data processing device according to claim 1, wherein the data processing device is a portable personal computer. 3. The VTR device is controlled by a control signal of the data processing device, and the image signal of the VTR device is incorporated into the image processing device of the data processing device. Data processing device. 4. The data processing device according to claim 1, wherein the VTR device is provided with a camera connection terminal. 5. The data processing device according to claim 1, wherein a camera unit is detachably attached to the VTR device. 6. The data processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the camera unit rotates within a predetermined range. 7. A viewfinder is detachably attached to the VTR device.
The data processing device according to 3, 4, or 5. 8. A stereo microphone is detachably attached to the VTR device.
The data processing device according to 4, 5, or 7. 9. The VTR device is provided with a display unit for displaying control information.
The data processing device according to 3, 4, 5, 7 or 8. 10. The VTR device is provided with a television tuner circuit, 1, 2, or 3.
The described data processing device.