JP3046941U - Video signal input device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] A video signal input device for supplying a video signal to a video device is not limited to a shooting location, and allows a user to take a free shooting angle and is roughly handled. The purpose is to not break even. An imaging unit includes a portable housing, a solid-state imaging device that forms an image on a sensor unit by an optical system to shoot an image, and an output circuit that extracts a video signal from the solid-state imaging device and outputs the video signal to the imaging device. And a portion attached to the housing so as to be disposed on the front surface of the sensor portion, and for protecting the sensor portion from trauma, which is rigid against trauma and at least corresponds to an effective angle of view of the imaging unit. A protective cover made of a transparent material and a shock absorbing member made of a resilient material that absorbs shock are interposed between the housing and the imaging unit. And a holding structure for holding the imaging unit with respect to the housing in a mode of absorbing shock transmitted to the imaging unit by absorbing by the absorbing member.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a video signal input device that supplies a video signal to a video device. The video signal input device of the present invention is suitable for use by an unspecified number of people in places such as amusement facilities, karaoke rooms, and event venues.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, sticker print manufacturing apparatuses have begun to spread as video equipment. The seal print manufacturing apparatus is to print out an image of a user who is actually photographing himself and a design frame prepared in advance on the surface of a sticker with an adhesive surface on the back side. At present, such sticker print making devices are installed in amusement facilities and station yards, and users stand in front of a video camera fixedly attached to the sticker print making device to photograph themselves and print sticker prints. It is being manufactured.

In a seal print producing apparatus, if a video camera can be carried separately from the apparatus main body so that an arbitrary photographing angle can be selected, a user may handle the camera violently by dropping, hitting, hitting, etc. In particular, video cameras are precision instruments and can be broken if handled roughly. For this reason, conventionally, the video camera of such a seal print manufacturing apparatus had to be built in the main unit.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 In the case of a sticker print making device, if a video camera was built into the device itself, the user would be limited in the shooting location and could not take the desired shooting angle.

[0005] On the other hand, with the spread of such sticker print making apparatuses, on the other hand, they have been installed in places that are used by an unspecified number of people, such as amusement facilities, karaoke rooms, and event venues. . However, in these places, it is no longer suitable for users to be able to take pictures only at designated places in front of the sticker print making device. It is necessary to use a form that meets the demands such as making a sticker print by photographing a person.

[0006] Therefore, measures are taken to make the video camera mounted in the apparatus main body rotatable with a remote controller to have flexibility in the shooting angle, or to make the video camera separate from the apparatus main body. There is a need to take it. However, in the former case, the shooting location and the shooting angle of the user are still limited, and the shooting operation and procedure become complicated, so that the number of times of use is reduced and the cost is increased. In addition, if the video camera is separated from the main unit as in the latter case, if the seal print making device is installed in a place where the administrator cannot see, the user will be treated roughly. Risk of being destroyed.

[0007] Such circumstances are not limited to sticker print producing apparatuses, but are the same in various types of video equipment that shoots a real video and processes and uses the video with a video camera.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and allows a user to freely set a shooting angle without limitation on a shooting location, and to prevent a video signal from being broken even if handled violently. An object is to provide an input device.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems, Functions and Effects]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a video signal input device according to claim 1 is for supplying a video signal of a video actually shot to a video device, and is provided separately from the video device and provided independently. A video signal input device that can be carried by hand and connected to the video device via a cord line. A solid-state imaging device that forms and shoots an image, an imaging unit having an output circuit that extracts a video signal from the solid-state imaging device and outputs the video signal to the imaging device, and a solid-state imaging device that is arranged in front of a sensor unit of the solid-state imaging device. At least a portion that is attached to the housing and is robust against damage and at least corresponds to the effective angle of view of the imaging unit for protecting the sensor unit of the solid-state imaging device from damage. A protective cover made of a flexible material and a shock-absorbing member made of a resilient material that absorbs shocks are interposed between the housing and the imaging unit. And a holding structure for holding the imaging unit with respect to the housing so as to absorb the shock transmitted to the imaging unit by absorbing by the absorbing member.

As the solid-state imaging device, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), an imaging device in which MOS transistors are arranged in a matrix array, and the like can be used. Silicon rubber, butyl rubber, urethane, air cushion, and the like can be used as the shock absorbing member. As the material of the protective cover, polycarbonate, methacrylic resin, styrene, acrylic, and the like can be used. This protective cover can also be used as an optical system for forming an image on a solid-state imaging device.

The video signal input device configured as described above is separate from the video device main body and lightweight, so that it can be easily carried in a hand, and a person can be photographed at a desired place and a photographing angle. be able to. In addition, even if the user is roughly handled, the externally applied impact is absorbed by the shock absorbing member of the holding mechanism, and the impact transmitted to the imaging unit is greatly reduced, so the imaging unit is damaged. Can be prevented. Further, since the sensor section of the solid-state imaging device is covered with the protective cover, it is possible to prevent the sensor from being damaged.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the video signal input device according to the first aspect, the holding structure is provided between the housing and the imaging unit. The space between the inner wall of the housing and the imaging unit is tightly closed by the shock absorbing member, and at least the sensor unit side of the solid-state imaging device is exposed to the optical system side. The image pickup unit is embedded in the shock absorbing member, and the image pickup unit is held by the shock absorbing member with respect to the housing.

[0013] When the image pickup unit is held so as to surround the image pickup unit with the shock absorbing member that tightly blocks the space between the housing and the solid-state image pickup device, the externally received shock is diffused and transmitted by the shock absorbing member. As a result, the image is transmitted to the entire outer surface of the image pickup unit without being concentrated at one point, so that the shock absorbing effect of the shock absorbing member is significantly increased, and the image pickup unit is not damaged even by a large shock.

When the above-described holding mechanism is manufactured, the shock absorbing member may be poured between the housing and the imaging unit and molded after the imaging unit is mounted in the housing, or the shock absorbing member in which the imaging unit is embedded in advance may be used. The outer shape of the absorbing member may be made in advance according to the dimensions of the housing, and the absorbing member may be fitted into the housing. In any case, it can be easily manufactured at low cost, and the effect is particularly large according to the latter.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the video signal input device according to the second aspect, the holding structure is fixed to the housing at a position on the back side of the sensor unit of the imaging unit. And a second receiving portion provided at a position in front of the sensor unit of the imaging unit, wherein the shock absorbing member is provided on the back side of the imaging unit and the first receiving unit. A sheet-shaped first member for closing a space between the receiving unit and a second sheet-shaped member for closing a space between the back side of the imaging unit and the second receiving unit; The image pickup unit is held between the first and second members.

As described above, when the shock absorbing member is divided into the sheet-like first and second members and the image pickup unit is sandwiched and held by these members, the holding structure can be made very easily, and the manufacturing can be performed. Cost can be reduced.

A video signal input device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the video signal input device according to the first aspect, wherein the video signal input device is an operation element for generating an operation command signal for operating the video device. The image display device further comprises a device attached to the housing so that the operator can be operated from the outside, and a command signal generated by the operator is transmitted to the video device.

With this configuration, since the video device can be operated on the video signal input device side, the video device can be freely operated from a favorite shooting place where the present device is carried, and Operability is further improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the video signal input device according to the fourth aspect, the holding structure includes the shock absorbing member between the housing and the imaging unit. The space between the inner wall of the housing and the imaging unit is interposed so as to be tightly closed by the shock absorbing member, and at least the sensor section of the solid-state imaging device is exposed to the optical system side. The imaging unit is embedded in the shock absorbing member, and the imaging unit is held by the shock absorbing member with respect to the housing.

Thus, in the video signal input device according to the fifth aspect as well, as described above, the imaging unit is held so as to be wrapped in a so-called shock absorbing member that seals between the housing and the imaging unit. The shock is diffused and transmitted by the shock absorbing member, so it is transmitted to the entire outer surface of the imaging unit without concentrating on a single point. Also, the imaging unit will not be damaged.

The video signal input device according to claim 6 is the video signal input device according to claim 5, wherein the holding structure is fixed to the housing at a position on the back side of the sensor unit of the imaging unit. And a second receiving portion provided at a position in front of the sensor unit of the imaging unit, wherein the shock absorbing member is provided on the back side of the imaging unit and the first receiving portion. A first member having a sheet shape for closing a space between the second unit and a second member having a sheet shape for closing a space between a back side of the imaging unit and the second receiving portion; The imaging unit is held between the first and second members as a member.

Thus, as described above, the shock absorbing member is divided into first and second sheet-shaped members, and the image pickup unit is sandwiched between the first and second members to hold the image pickup unit, so that the holding structure can be extremely easily formed. In addition, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a video signal input device for a sticker print producing apparatus according to the fourth aspect, wherein the video device includes a real image picked up by the solid-state image pickup device on a surface of a sticker. A sticker print making apparatus for printing and discharging, wherein the operator at least determines a command signal for determining a pose of a real shot image used in the sticker print making apparatus and a pose, and then determines the pose on the sticker. And a command signal for instructing printing.

[0024] With this configuration, in producing the seal print, the photographing place and the photographing angle of the person image can be freely set. In particular, when the seal print producing apparatus is installed in a karaoke room or the like, for example, You can shoot the image of the singer at your favorite angle and distance. By manipulating the controls on the video signal input device side, the pose of a human image or the like to be used for printing can be freely determined, and if a favorite pose is determined, it can be remotely printed out to print it out. Instructions can be given, greatly improving the operability of the seal print manufacturing device. In addition, such a seal print making device is often used in an unspecified number of people and is installed in a place where it is difficult for the administrator to see it. Even if handled, it is not easily broken.

The video signal input device according to claim 8 is the video signal input device according to claim 7, wherein the holding structure includes the shock absorbing member between the housing and the imaging unit. The space between the inner wall of the housing and the imaging unit is interposed so as to be tightly closed by the shock absorbing member, and at least the sensor side of the solid-state imaging device is exposed to the optical system side. The imaging unit is embedded in the shock absorbing member, and the imaging unit is held by the shock absorbing member with respect to the housing.

[0026] Thus, in the video signal input device according to the seventh aspect, similarly to the above, the imaging unit is held by the shock absorbing member that seals between the housing and the imaging unit so as to be wrapped, so to speak, from outside. The shock is diffused and transmitted by the shock absorbing member, so it is transmitted to the entire outer surface of the imaging unit without concentrating on a single point. Also, the imaging unit will not be damaged.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the video signal input device according to the seventh aspect, the housing has a microphone shape having an elongated cylindrical shape. At one end, a protective cover is attached, the imaging unit is disposed inside the housing behind the cover, and a code line is connected to the other end.

With such a configuration, for example, when a sticker print making device is installed together with a karaoke device in a karaoke bar or a karaoke room, such a microphone-type video signal input device has a high recreational property and is suitable for an atmosphere of the place. It is expected to increase the number of uses by inviting users to entertain and entertain.

A video signal input device according to a tenth aspect is the video signal input device according to the ninth aspect, wherein the holding structure is provided at one end side of the cylinder where the imaging unit is disposed. The shock absorbing member is interposed between the image capturing unit and the space formed between the inner wall of the cylindrical body and the image capturing unit so as to be tightly closed by the shock absorbing member. The imaging unit is embedded in the shock absorbing member such that the sensor unit side is exposed to the optical system side, and the imaging unit is held by the shock absorbing member with respect to the cylindrical body.

[0030] Thus, in the video signal input device according to the ninth aspect, similarly to the above, the solid-state imaging device is held so as to surround the solid-state imaging device with a shock absorbing member that seals the space between the housing and the imaging unit. The received shock is transmitted by being diffused by the shock absorbing member, so that it is transmitted to the entire outer surface of the imaging unit without concentrating on a single point, and the shock absorbing effect of the shock absorbing member is significantly increased, and a large shock is applied. Also, the imaging unit is not damaged. This effect is enormous especially when the seal print making device is installed in a place such as a karaoke bar where the user may get drunk and handle the video signal input device very violently.

[0031] In a video signal input device according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the video signal input device according to the tenth aspect, the holding structure includes an inner wall of the cylinder at a position behind the sensor unit of the imaging unit. A first receiving portion protruding from the imaging unit, and a second receiving portion protruding from the protective cover at a position in front of the sensor unit of the imaging unit, wherein the shock absorbing member is provided in the imaging unit. A sheet-shaped first member for closing a space between the back side of the camera and the first receiving portion; and a sheet for closing a space between the back side of the imaging unit and the second receiving portion. A second member having a rectangular shape, the first and second members being pressed by the first and second receiving portions by attaching the protective cover to a housing made of the cylindrical body; Are held in such a manner as to be sandwiched.

Thus, as described above, the shock absorbing member is divided into first and second sheet-like members, and the imaging unit is attached to the first and second members with the work of attaching the protective cover to the housing. Can be sandwiched and held, the holding structure can be made extremely simple, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[0033]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an external view and a side sectional view of a video signal input device as a first embodiment according to the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a video equipment system in which the video signal input device according to the present invention (hereinafter simply referred to as the main unit) is used. As shown in FIG. 2, this machine is used for inputting a video signal of a seal split manufacturing apparatus. That is, the main unit 101 is connected to the video printer 102 through the multi-core shielded wire 7 as a code line, so that a video signal and a control signal are input. Is output. Also, power is supplied from the power supply device 105 to the main unit 101 via the code line 7. In the figure, a microphone signal is input from the main unit 101 to the karaoke apparatus 104, which is a form of a third embodiment described later, which will be described later.

In this seal print producing apparatus, an image photographed by the machine 101 is sent to a video printer 102, and the image is displayed on a monitor device 103 by the video printer. The user uses the main unit 101 to determine a favorite pose to be photographed while viewing the display image on the monitor device 103, and gives a print instruction. As a result, the video printer prints the image on the surface of the sticker having the adhesive surface formed on the back surface, and discharges the produced seal print. In making this sticker print, one of a plurality of design frames (foreground, frame, etc.) prepared in advance may be selected, and the design frame may be combined with a photographed image and printed. . For example, the seal print is divided into 2 × 2, 4 × 4, etc. so that the seal surface can be separated and separated, and an image can be printed in each of the divided sections.

Hereinafter, the present apparatus will be described with reference to FIG. The camera has a microphone shape, a hemispherical CCD housing 11 is formed at one end of a cylindrical housing 1, and a protective cover 2 is attached to the opening side of the CCD housing 11. A spherical shape for accommodating the CCD is formed on one end side of the housing 1 by the CCD accommodating portion 11 and the protective cover 2. The protective cover 2 also has a hemispherical shape. The mounting structure of the CCD accommodating portion 11 and the protective cover 2 may be a screw-in type provided with a screw thread and a screw groove on both, or a fitting type provided with a claw and an engaging portion thereof. The protective cover 2 is made of a rigid and transparent material so as not to be damaged by an external impact. As this material, for example, polycarbonate, methacrylic resin, styrene, acryl and the like can be used. Although the protective cover 2 is entirely transparent in this embodiment, in order to achieve the object of the present invention, at least a portion corresponding to the effective angle of view of the CCD unit 3 described later is at least transparent. It is sufficient that the portion outside the effective angle of view is made of, for example, a metal material.

A CCD (Charge Coupled Device) 3 is arranged inside the spherical portion. As shown in FIG. 3, the CCD unit 3 has a CCD main body 31 mounted on a substrate 33, and an optical lens 31 for forming a captured image on the sensor surface on the sensor side of the CCD main body 31. Fixed. An output circuit for extracting a video signal from the CCD body 31 is mounted on the substrate 33. The output circuit mounted on the substrate 33 is supplied with power from the power supply device 105, and outputs a large amount of the extracted video signal. Output is made to the video printer 102 via the core shield wire 7. This output circuit is formed of a very small LSI, and is almost integrated with the substrate 33. Each of the CCD body 31 and the substrate 31 has a square plate shape, and the optical lens 32 has a cylindrical shape.

The solid-state imaging device may be an imaging device in which MOS transistors are arranged in a matrix array instead of the CCD body 31. Further, the optical lens 31 may be replaced with a lens having a function of an optical system by forming a lens in front of the protective cover 2.

In FIG. 2, the CCD unit 3 is disposed in the CCD housing 11, and the space between the CCD unit 3 and the inner wall of the CCD housing 11 is tightly closed by the shock absorbing member 5. . That is, the CCD unit 3 is embedded in the shock absorbing member 5, but the optical lens 4 on the sensor surface side of the CCD unit 3 protrudes from the shock absorbing member 5, and the sensor surface is Through the impact absorbing member 5. The shock absorbing member 5 is made of an elastic material capable of absorbing a shock, and for example, silicon rubber, butyl rubber, urethane, air cushion, or the like can be used. Further, since the shock absorbing member 5 closes the space of the CCD accommodating portion 11 closely, the CCD unit 3 is elastically held at the position by the shock absorbing member 5. The mounting method of the shock absorbing member 5 may be such that after the CCD unit 3 is arranged in the CCD accommodating section 11, the shock absorbing member 5 is molded so as to be poured, or the CCD unit 3 is embedded. The impact absorbing member 5 may be prepared in advance so that the outer shape thereof matches the dimensions of the CCD accommodating section 11, and may be fitted into the CCD accommodating section 11.

A controller 6 is provided in a portion corresponding to the body of the housing 1. The controller 6 has three control switches 61 to 63 as operators, and these control switches 61 to 63 are attached to the body of the housing 1 so that the user can operate the housing 1 by holding it. The contact signals of these control switches 61 to 63 are sent as control signals to the video printer 102 via the multi-core shielded wire 7. The control switch 62 is for instructing a memory. When the control switch 62 is pressed when the pose of the video to be taken is determined, the video signal at that time is stored in the video printer 102 side. The control switch 63 is used to instruct a cancel. When the control switch 63 is pressed to correct the pause once determined, the video signal stored in the video printer 102 is canceled. The control switch 61 is for instructing printing, and when this switch 61 is pressed, a sticker print is produced and printed out based on the video signal stored in the video printer 102 side.

A drip-proof connector 8 is attached to the other end of the housing 1, and a multi-core shielded wire 7 is connected to the drip-proof connector 8. The multi-core shield line 7 includes a power supply line of the CCD unit 3, a video output line, a ground line, and a signal line of each of the control switches 61 to 63. The length of the multi-core shielded wire 7 may be appropriately determined according to the distance required to carry the printer away from the main body of the seal print producing apparatus.

According to this device, even if the user drops, hits, or hits the device, the impact is absorbed by the shock absorbing member 5 and the impact transmitted to the CCD unit 3 is concentrated at one point. Thus, the light is diffused as a whole, so that it is sufficiently relaxed and the CCD unit 3 can be prevented from being damaged. In addition, since the front side of the CCD unit 3 is protected by the protective cover 2, the CCD unit 3 is not damaged by an external impact. Further, according to the present apparatus, the photographing angle can be freely determined by holding it in hand. In addition, by operating the controller 6, even if the user is away from the place where the main body of the seal print producing apparatus is installed, the pose of the video to be photographed can be determined and the print instruction can be given, so that the operability is improved.

FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is basically the same as the above-described embodiment, except that the shape of the CCD unit 3 is different. FIG. 5 shows the configuration of the CCD unit 3. Although the optical lens 32 is attached to the sensor surface side of the CCD main body 31 in the same manner, the difference is that the shape of the substrate 33 is a plate having an L-shaped cross section. On this substrate 33, various circuit elements 34 of an output circuit for reading a video signal from the CCD main body 31 are mounted. For this reason, the size of the substrate 33 is larger than that of the above-described embodiment. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the CCD unit 3 is attached to the housing 1 in such a manner that it is embedded in the shock absorbing member 5 and held.

FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a microphone is also attached to the above-described first embodiment. An opening 12 for picking up the sound of the microphone 9 is provided on a side surface of the CCD accommodating section 11, and the opening 12 is provided in the opening 12. A microphone 9 is attached, and the microphone 9 is embedded in the shock absorbing member 5 like the CCD unit 3 so as to have an impact resistance against an external impact. As the microphone 9, a condenser microphone or the like can be used, and the audio output of the microphone 9 is input to the karaoke apparatus 104 via the multi-core shielded wire 7.

FIG. 7 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the structure for holding the CCD unit 3 by the shock absorbing member 5. That is, the receiving portion 13 extending from the inner wall of the CCD accommodating portion 11 to the position on the back side of the CCD unit 3 is provided. A receiving portion 21 is also provided near the edge of the protective cover 2 on the opening side, and a window is opened in the center of the receiving portion 21 so that the optical lens 32 of the CCD unit 3 projects therefrom. . The shock absorbing member 5 is composed of two sheet-like members 51 and 52, and the sheet-like member 51 has a simple disk shape, and the sheet-like member 52 is a portion of the CCD body 31 and the optical lens 32 of the CCD unit 3. The shape should be a holed disk with an opening at the position corresponding to. In this embodiment, a sheet-like member 51 is laid on the receiving portion 13, the CCD unit 3 is placed thereon, and the sheet-like member 52 is further fitted thereon. Then, when the protective cover 2 is attached to the CCD accommodating portion 11, if the sheet-like member 52 is pressed by the receiving portion 21, the CCD unit 3 is sandwiched between the sheet-like members 51 and 52 and these sheet-like members are sandwiched. It is elastically held at 51 and 52.

FIG. 8 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, similarly to the above-described fourth embodiment, receiving portions 13 and 21 are provided, and holes for fitting the rubber bush 53 are formed in the receiving portions 13 and 21 at positions facing each other. The rubber bush 53 is fitted into each hole with the substrate 33 of the CCD unit 3 interposed between 13 and 21, and the substrate 33 is held by these rubber bushes 53. These holes may be provided along a circular line by a necessary number in consideration of the holding strength to hold the substrate 33.

FIG. 9 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the substrate of the CCD unit 3 is held by an O-ring 54, and the O-ring is made of silicon rubber or the like. As in the fourth embodiment, CCD housing portion 11 side to the receiving unit 13, a receiving portion 21 provided in the protective cover 2 side, to hold the substrate 33 resiliently with three O-rings 54 ₁ to 53 _3. Of this two Chi O-rings _{542, 543} is retained so as to regulate the front-rear direction of movement of the substrate 33, O-ring 54 ₁ is to hold to restrict the lateral movement of the substrate 33. This holding is between receiving portion 13 of the receiving portion 21 and the CCD housing portion 11 of the protective cover 2 as pressing by sandwiching the O-ring 54 _2, 54 _3, to secure the protective cover 2 and the CCD housing part 11 It depends. The O-ring 54 ₁ is to flatly deformed by being pushed by the receiving unit 1 3,21 held in the Rukoto pressed the substrate 33 from the lateral direction.

FIG. 10 shows a seventh embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the substrate 33 of the CCD unit 3 is held by one O-ring 55. In this embodiment, the substrate 33 is formed in a disk shape. The O-ring 55 has a groove formed inside the ring, and the substrate 33 can be fitted in this groove. The holding method is to fix the protective cover 2 and the CCD accommodating section 11 by sandwiching and pressing the O-ring 55 between the receiving section 21 of the protective cover 2 and the receiving section 13 of the CCD accommodating section 11. by. Further, the O-ring 55 is deformed flat by being pressed by the receiving portions 13 and 21, and holds the substrate 33 by pressing the substrate 33 in the front-rear direction and the lateral direction.

FIG. 11 shows an eighth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the substrate 33 of the CCD unit 3 is elastically held by rubber feet. May be provided a hole groove 56 ₁ of the side surface of the rubber feet 56 in a plurality of positions of the substrate 3 3 of the CCD unit 3 is fitted, thereby tightly fitting the groove 56 ₁ of the rubber feet 56 in these holes . The bushing portion 56 ₂ provided on the base end side of the rubber pad 56, which is be fitted to Bush fitting hole provided in the receiving portion 13 of the CCD receiving portion 11, a CCD unit 3 using the rubber feet 56 And is elastically held on the CCD housing 11 side. In this structure, since the impact applied to the housing 1 is transmitted to the CCD unit 3 via the rubber foot 56, the impact can be reduced by the elasticity of the rubber foot 56.

FIG. 12 shows a ninth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment also elastically holds the substrate 33 of the CCD unit 3 with rubber feet, but the holding method is slightly different. That is, in this embodiment, in place of fixed using bushings 56 ₂ the receiving portion 13 of the rubber foot 56 CCD housing portion 11 as in the eighth embodiment, in the axial direction of the rubber foot 57 A screw hole is provided, a screw is passed through the screw hole, and the screw is screwed into a screw groove provided in the receiving portion 13 to fix the rubber foot 57. In this structure, since the impact applied to the housing 1 is transmitted to the CCD unit 3 via the rubber foot 57, the impact can be reduced by the elasticity of the rubber foot 57.

FIGS. 13 to 18 show various modifications such as the shape of the protective cover 2 of the apparatus. FIG. 13 shows an example of the dome-shaped protective cover 2 in which the CCD body of the CCD unit 3 is exposed from the shock absorbing member 5. FIG. 14 shows a dome-shaped protective cover 2 in which the CCD body 11 of the CCD unit 3 is exposed from the shock absorbing member 5 and the shape of the CCD housing 11 is changed from a hemispherical shape to an elongated shape. is there. FIG. 15 shows an example in which the top of the dome-shaped protective cover 2 is flat. FIG. 16 shows the shape of the protective cover 2 as a disk. In this case, the CCD unit 3 is mounted at a more rearward position in the CCD accommodating section 11. FIG. 17 shows an example in which the protective cover 2 is formed in a circular container shape. FIG. 18 shows a circular container having a rounder edge, and the CCD accommodating portion 11 also having a circular container shape.

In the above description, an example in which a seal print manufacturing apparatus is used as an image device has been described. However, it is apparent that the present invention is not limited to this, and it is apparent that the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be applied to various video devices for processing and outputting video. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the case where the shape of the device is a microphone type. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the case shape is a gun type having a grip portion, and a grip portion is provided. And a sensor having a solid-state imaging device on the muzzle side.

The mounting structure of the microphone to the camera is not limited to that shown in FIG. 6. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the side surface of the protective cover 2 (the effective angle of view of the CCD unit 3) A large number of holes for sound pickup are formed in a mesh shape on the part (outside of the CCD unit 3), and a microphone is arranged next to the CCD unit 3 so as to face the front (toward the protective cover 2). Alternatively, it may be molded with the shock absorbing material 5.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a video signal input device (this device) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a video system in which the apparatus is used.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a CCD unit used in the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a CCD used in a second embodiment of the present invention;
It is a figure showing an example of a unit.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a view showing a modified example of the protective cover and the like of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a view showing another modified example of the protective cover and the like of the present invention. It is a figure showing a 6th example.

FIG. 15 is a view showing a modified example of the protective cover and the like of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a view showing another modified example of the protective cover and the like of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a view showing a modified example of the protective cover and the like of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a view showing another modification of the protection cover and the like of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Housing 2 Protective cover 3 CCD unit 5 Shock absorbing member 6 Controller 7 Multi-core shielded wire 8 Drip-proof connector 11 CCD receiving part 13, 21 Receiving part 31 CCD main body 32 Optical lens 33 Substrate 34 Output circuit circuit element 61 Printing Control switch for instruction 62 Control switch for memory instruction 63 Control switch for cancel instruction 51, 52 Sheet member 53 Rubber bush 54, 55 O-ring 56, 57 Rubber foot

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Claims (11)

[Utility model registration claims] An object of the present invention is to supply a video signal of an actually photographed video to a video device. The video signal is provided separately from the video device and can be carried by hand alone. A video signal input device configured to be connectable via a wire, comprising a housing sized to be held and carried by a hand, a solid-state imaging device for imaging an image on a sensor unit by an optical system, and the solid-state imaging device An imaging unit having an output circuit for extracting a video signal from the device and outputting the video signal to the video equipment; a sensor unit of the solid-state imaging device attached to the housing so as to be arranged on a front surface of a sensor unit of the solid-state imaging device; A protective cover made of a transparent material for protecting against external trauma, which is rigid against external trauma and at least a portion corresponding to the effective angle of view of the imaging unit; A mode in which a shock absorbing member made of a certain material is interposed between the housing and the imaging unit, and a shock transmitted from the outside to the housing is absorbed by the shock absorbing member to reduce a shock transmitted to the imaging unit. And a holding structure for holding the imaging unit with respect to the housing. 2. The shock absorbing member according to claim 2, wherein the shock absorbing member is interposed between the housing and the imaging unit to form a space between an inner wall of the housing and the imaging unit. The imaging unit is embedded in the shock absorbing member so that at least the sensor side of the solid-state imaging device is exposed to the optical system side, and the imaging unit is closed by the shock absorbing member. 2. The video signal input device according to claim 1, wherein the video signal input device is held by a housing. A first receiving portion fixed to the housing at a position on the back side of the sensor unit of the imaging unit, and a holding structure provided at a position on the front side of the sensor unit of the imaging unit; A second receiving portion, wherein the shock absorbing member is a sheet-shaped first member that closes a space between a back side of the imaging unit and the first receiving portion; A second member having a sheet-like shape for closing a space between the back side of the camera and the second receiving portion, and holding the image pickup unit between the first and second members. The video signal input device according to claim 2. 4. An operation device for generating an operation command signal for said video device, said operation device being mounted on said housing in such a manner that said operation device can be operated from outside said housing. 2. The video signal input device according to claim 1, wherein a command signal generated by the operator is transmitted to the video device. 5. The holding structure according to claim 1, wherein the shock absorbing member is interposed between the housing and the imaging unit, and a space formed between an inner wall of the housing and the imaging unit is formed by the shock absorbing member. The solid-state imaging device so that at least the sensor unit side is exposed to the optical system side, and embeds the imaging unit in the shock absorbing member. 5. The video signal input device according to claim 4, wherein the video signal input device is held by a housing. 6. A first receiving portion fixed to the housing at a position on the rear side of the sensor unit of the image pickup unit and provided at a position on the front side of the sensor unit of the image pickup unit. A second receiving portion, wherein the shock absorbing member is a sheet-shaped first member that closes a space between a back side of the imaging unit and the first receiving portion; A second member having a sheet-like shape for closing a space between the back side of the camera and the second receiving portion, and holding the image pickup unit between the first and second members. The video signal input device according to claim 5. 7. The sticker print making apparatus for printing a real image picked up by the solid-state imaging device on a surface of a sticker and discharging the sticker print, wherein the operation element is used at least in the sticker print making apparatus. An image for the seal print making apparatus, for generating a command signal for determining the pose of the real image and a command signal for instructing printing of the real image on the sticker after determining the pose The video signal input device according to claim 4, which is used as a signal input device. 8. The holding structure according to claim 1, wherein the shock absorbing member is interposed between the housing and the imaging unit, and a space formed between an inner wall of the housing and the imaging unit is formed by the shock absorbing member. The imaging unit is embedded in the shock absorbing member so that at least the sensor side of the solid-state imaging device is exposed to the optical system side, and the imaging unit is closed by the shock absorbing member. The video signal input device according to claim 7, wherein the video signal input device is held by a housing. 9. A housing having a microphone shape having an elongated cylindrical shape, a protective cover is attached to one end of the housing, and the image pickup unit is disposed inside the housing behind the housing. 8. The video signal input device according to claim 7, wherein a code line is connected to the other end. 10. The holding structure according to claim 1, wherein the impact absorbing member is interposed between the cylinder and the imaging unit at one end of the cylinder in which the imaging unit is disposed. And the space formed between the image pickup unit and the shock absorbing member, and the sensor unit side of the solid-state image pickup device is exposed to the optical system side so that the image pickup unit is closed by the shock absorbing member. The video signal input device according to claim 9, wherein the video signal input device is embedded in the housing, and the imaging unit is held on the cylindrical body by the shock absorbing member. 11. A solid state imaging device comprising: a first receiving portion protruding from an inner wall of the cylindrical body at a position on the back side of the sensor unit of the imaging unit; A second receiving portion protruding from the protective cover, wherein the shock absorbing member has a sheet-like shape for closing a space between the back side of the imaging unit and the first receiving portion. 1 member, the back side of the imaging unit and the second
Second sheet-like shape that closes the space between the
By attaching the protective cover to the housing made of the cylindrical body, the first and second members pressed by the first and second receiving portions hold the imaging unit so as to be sandwiched therebetween. 6. The video signal input device according to claim 5, wherein