CA2523744A1 - Dome camera device - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides a dome camera device having the following components: a camera with the digital record and auto and manual digital focus and zoom; a motorized camera mount that allows the camera to tilt and pivot on both a horizontal and vertical axis; a housing unit which houses the camera and system circuit board and related accessories, the lower part of the housing unit comprising a transparent tinted dome through which the camera captures video data; a mounting unit for the housing unit and a closed circuit data communication and display network which receives video data, system status data and other data recorded by the housing unit, using optical, cable and/or wireless (Internet VPN or radiofrequency) network platform.
Description
TITLE: DOME CAMERA DEVICE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a dome camera device. In particular, the present invention provides a dome camera device with and environmental monitoring sensors that can be used both indoors and outdoors for video surveillance as well as to track and monitor environmental conditions such as outdoor temperature, wind direction and wind strength.
In one aspect the present invention provides a pan and tilt dome camera for use in a video recording and display system comprising:
(a) a camera;
(b) a motorised camera mount allowing for repositioning of camera along a horizontal and vertical axis;
(c) a heating device;
(d) a circuit board with upgradeable firmware;
(e) a housing unit to lodge the motorized camera mount, temperature sensors, wind direction and intensity sensors, heating device and circuit board;
(f) a means to mount the housing unit to a ceiling, on a wall, in a walled corner or on a pole;
(g) a communications means to enable communication of video data captured through digital camera and other data from the temperature sensors in the housing unit to a remote workstation;
whereby the camera may be programmed, configured and/or operated by an operator in a remote control workstation and whereby a heating device can be used to maintain the minimum ambient temperature required for the proper operation of the camera and modem.
In another aspect the present invention provides a dome camera device having the following components: a camera with the digital record and auto and manual digital focus and zoom; a motorized camera mount that allows the camera to tilt and pivot on both a horizontal and vertical axis;
a housing unit which houses the camera and system circuit board and related accessories, the lower part of the housing unit comprising a transparent tinted dome through which the camera captures video data; a mounting unit for the housing unit and a closed circuit data communication and display network which receives video data, system status data and other data recorded by the housing unit, using optical, cable and/or wireless (Internet VPN or radiofrequency) network platform.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, an embodiment will now be described in detail by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective external view of one embodiment of a dome camera device according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of some of the components mounted within the dome camera device of Figure 1 Figure 3 is a perspective view of the housing and dome cover together comprising the external casing of the dome camera device.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of some of the internal circuitry and electronic components of the dome camera device of Figure 1.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the dome camera device of Figure 1 illustrating how the components shown in Figure 4 are to be mounted within the housing;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the dome camera device of Figure 1 showing a dome cover to be attached to the bottom of the housing.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT
With reference to Figure 1, one embodiment of a dome camera device generally indicated at 1 is illustrated.
The dome camera device 1 in the embodiment illustrated is attached to a mounting bracket 2. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1 the mounting bracket 2 is intended to be affixed to a wall. The dome camera device 1 of the present invention may be mounted in a different fashion to walls, ceilings, poles or the like and the present invention is not restricted to any particular method or location of mounting of the dome camera device 1.
The dome camera device 1, in the embodiment shown, has an external casing, generally indicated at 3, having a housing 4 and dome cover 5. In the embodiment illustrated the housing 3 is an aluminum bell style housing unit 6.
The mounting bracket 2 illustrated in Figure 1 is made of strong and durable die-cast aluminum and the housing unit 6 is made of strong and durable pressed aluminum. Other materials and forms of construction for housing unit 6 and mounting bracket 2 are possible and the present invention is not limited to the embodiment illustrated.
Figure 2 displays three internal components of the dome camera device 1 which may be housed within the housing unit 6. A quick access flip mounting bracket 7 is shown affixed to the upper inner surface 8 of the housing unit 6. A circuit board 9 is affixed to one end 10 of the quick access flip mounting bracket 7. The circuit board 9 may be affixed by hinge means to the quick access flip mounting bracket 7 so that it can be pivoted from the position shown in Figure 2 which permits easy access to the circuit board 9 to an operative position where pin 11 can snap into catch 12. The circuit board 9 in the embodiment illustrated includes an integrated circuit board that may provide components for monitoring of interior and exterior temperatures, interior moisture and humidity conditions and fan speed. The circuit board 9 may also include an intelligent power distribution management system to ensure the protection and durability of the components housed within the housing unit. The circuit board 9 may also allow real time communications of data recorded through the device as well as remote configuration of device, including alarm conditions, via any suitable means such as coaxial cable and/or fibre optic line or wireless transmission to a recording device (not shown). The circuit board 9 may include a variety of other components such as a built in alarm input trigger, dry contact outputs and sensors for monitoring external wind speed.
A cooling fan 13 is also shown in Figure 2 affixed to the other end 14 of quick access flip mounting bracket 7. The cooling fan 13 provides a constant distribution of cool and warm air throughout the housing unit. The quick access flip mounting bracket 7 as noted above allows for easier access and installation of connectors on the circuit board 9 while providing superior circulation of cooling air generated by the cooling fan 13 Figure 3 displays other components of the dome camera device 1. In Figure 3 a dome cover 5 is shown having a acrylic or poly carbon dome bubble 15 and an integrated circular mounting unit 16. The dome bubble is in the embodiment illustrated made of a highly durable, scratch resistant acrylic or poly carbon material and is designed to withstand the harshest of elements without clouding or other impairment of the dome camera device 1. In Figure 3 a heating ring 17 is shown and may be integrated to the inner circumference 18 of the integrated circular mounting unit 16. The heating ring 17 is intended to generate heat to ensure minimum operating temperature levels are maintained within the housing unit 4. The heating ring 17 may also serve to defrost the dome bubble 15.
A heater control card 19 is shown affixed to circuit board 9 and is connected to the dome heating ring 17. The heater control card 19 monitors and controls internal temperature by either activating or deactivating the heating ring 17.
Figure 4 displays a camera 20 for the embodiment of the dome camera device 1 shown in the drawings and a means for mounting it within external casing 3. In the embodiment shown camera 20 is a pan, zoom and tilt camera. In order to have the pan and tilt capability, the means for mounting it within external casing 3 includes a drive unit generally indicated at 21. The drive unit 21 has a bracket 22 with a base 23 and opposite depending flanges 24,25. Camera 20 is mounted between flanges 24,25 so it can be tilted up or down. The bracket 22 is rotationally mounted to the bottom of locking unit 26 so that the camera 20 can pan 360° or portion thereof.
Locking unit 26 is adapted to connect to circuit board 9 by some suitable connection means. In the embodiment shown, mounting clips 27,28 allow for installation of the locking unit 26 to circuit board 9. A driver controller board 29 is shown on drive unit 21 and operable connected to the drive motor to control the pan/zoom/tilt functions of camera 20. A communications circuit board 30 is also shown on bracket 22. The communications circuit board 30 may contain diagnostic LEDs and DIP switches for setting Protocol used for communication, baud rate and system reset switch.
In the embodiment shown a socket connection between an AMP socket 31 on locking unit 26 and a corresponding AMP
plug 35 on circuit board 9. The connection allows for communications between the camera 20 and drive controller board 29 through use of a communications line connected to the AMP socket 31 and the communications circuit board 30.
The drive controller board 29 may include a high definition microprocessor system controller and built in cache memory. The drive controller board 29 controls the optical operations of the camera 20 as well as the mechanical drive which allows for a 360 degree continuous pan and a 180 degree tilt which preferably includes an auto flip feature. The drive controller board 29 allows the programming of all camera functions, including 220 preset camera positions (+/- 0.1 degree preset accuracy), 4 tours (27 presets/4 tours), 300 degree/second pan/tilt speed, 4 patterns, 4 cruises, 8 titled zones, 8 privacy masks, park time and park action.
The Communications Circuit Board 30 is shown affixed to the flange 25 of bracket 22 and contains the diagnostic LEDs and the DIP switches for setting the protocol. In the embodiment shown two LEDs are used in conjunction with the Communications Circuit Board 30, a green LED 32 and a red LED 33. Activation of the LEDs and patterns of activation and deactivation of the LEDs are used to communicate configuration and operational status of the camera. A steady green light indicates that the communication line has been reversed. A flashing green light means that the configuration settings or operational commands are being received by the video capture and environmental reporting system. A flashing red light means that the communication protocols which are being received by the communications circuit board 30 match the protocol settings of the DIP switches. The communications circuit board 30 may also be used to configure the baud rate for data communications of configuration settings or operational commands. The communications circuit board 30 may also contain a system reset switch 34 which allows for the deletion of configuration parameters and restoration of factory default configuration settings.
Figure 5 shows in the one embodiment illustrated how the camera and means for mounting it within external casing 3 are intend to connect using a pendant mount. A black liner dome screen 36 is affixed to the a means for mounting it within external casing 3 and encapsulates the camera 20 as well as the drive controller board 29 and the communications circuit board 30 thereby protecting them from damage caused by sunlight.
Figure 6 displays an embodiment of the dome camera device using a pendant mount fixture. A dome cover 5 which is integrated with the dome bubble 15 is affixed to the housing unit 6. The dome cover provides a watertight and weather resistant shield.
The dome camera devices of the present invention offer one or more of the following features:
1. built-in heating unit to allow system preheating to allow for proper operation in cold weather environments;
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a dome camera device. In particular, the present invention provides a dome camera device with and environmental monitoring sensors that can be used both indoors and outdoors for video surveillance as well as to track and monitor environmental conditions such as outdoor temperature, wind direction and wind strength.
In one aspect the present invention provides a pan and tilt dome camera for use in a video recording and display system comprising:
(a) a camera;
(b) a motorised camera mount allowing for repositioning of camera along a horizontal and vertical axis;
(c) a heating device;
(d) a circuit board with upgradeable firmware;
(e) a housing unit to lodge the motorized camera mount, temperature sensors, wind direction and intensity sensors, heating device and circuit board;
(f) a means to mount the housing unit to a ceiling, on a wall, in a walled corner or on a pole;
(g) a communications means to enable communication of video data captured through digital camera and other data from the temperature sensors in the housing unit to a remote workstation;
whereby the camera may be programmed, configured and/or operated by an operator in a remote control workstation and whereby a heating device can be used to maintain the minimum ambient temperature required for the proper operation of the camera and modem.
In another aspect the present invention provides a dome camera device having the following components: a camera with the digital record and auto and manual digital focus and zoom; a motorized camera mount that allows the camera to tilt and pivot on both a horizontal and vertical axis;
a housing unit which houses the camera and system circuit board and related accessories, the lower part of the housing unit comprising a transparent tinted dome through which the camera captures video data; a mounting unit for the housing unit and a closed circuit data communication and display network which receives video data, system status data and other data recorded by the housing unit, using optical, cable and/or wireless (Internet VPN or radiofrequency) network platform.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, an embodiment will now be described in detail by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective external view of one embodiment of a dome camera device according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of some of the components mounted within the dome camera device of Figure 1 Figure 3 is a perspective view of the housing and dome cover together comprising the external casing of the dome camera device.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of some of the internal circuitry and electronic components of the dome camera device of Figure 1.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the dome camera device of Figure 1 illustrating how the components shown in Figure 4 are to be mounted within the housing;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the dome camera device of Figure 1 showing a dome cover to be attached to the bottom of the housing.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT
With reference to Figure 1, one embodiment of a dome camera device generally indicated at 1 is illustrated.
The dome camera device 1 in the embodiment illustrated is attached to a mounting bracket 2. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1 the mounting bracket 2 is intended to be affixed to a wall. The dome camera device 1 of the present invention may be mounted in a different fashion to walls, ceilings, poles or the like and the present invention is not restricted to any particular method or location of mounting of the dome camera device 1.
The dome camera device 1, in the embodiment shown, has an external casing, generally indicated at 3, having a housing 4 and dome cover 5. In the embodiment illustrated the housing 3 is an aluminum bell style housing unit 6.
The mounting bracket 2 illustrated in Figure 1 is made of strong and durable die-cast aluminum and the housing unit 6 is made of strong and durable pressed aluminum. Other materials and forms of construction for housing unit 6 and mounting bracket 2 are possible and the present invention is not limited to the embodiment illustrated.
Figure 2 displays three internal components of the dome camera device 1 which may be housed within the housing unit 6. A quick access flip mounting bracket 7 is shown affixed to the upper inner surface 8 of the housing unit 6. A circuit board 9 is affixed to one end 10 of the quick access flip mounting bracket 7. The circuit board 9 may be affixed by hinge means to the quick access flip mounting bracket 7 so that it can be pivoted from the position shown in Figure 2 which permits easy access to the circuit board 9 to an operative position where pin 11 can snap into catch 12. The circuit board 9 in the embodiment illustrated includes an integrated circuit board that may provide components for monitoring of interior and exterior temperatures, interior moisture and humidity conditions and fan speed. The circuit board 9 may also include an intelligent power distribution management system to ensure the protection and durability of the components housed within the housing unit. The circuit board 9 may also allow real time communications of data recorded through the device as well as remote configuration of device, including alarm conditions, via any suitable means such as coaxial cable and/or fibre optic line or wireless transmission to a recording device (not shown). The circuit board 9 may include a variety of other components such as a built in alarm input trigger, dry contact outputs and sensors for monitoring external wind speed.
A cooling fan 13 is also shown in Figure 2 affixed to the other end 14 of quick access flip mounting bracket 7. The cooling fan 13 provides a constant distribution of cool and warm air throughout the housing unit. The quick access flip mounting bracket 7 as noted above allows for easier access and installation of connectors on the circuit board 9 while providing superior circulation of cooling air generated by the cooling fan 13 Figure 3 displays other components of the dome camera device 1. In Figure 3 a dome cover 5 is shown having a acrylic or poly carbon dome bubble 15 and an integrated circular mounting unit 16. The dome bubble is in the embodiment illustrated made of a highly durable, scratch resistant acrylic or poly carbon material and is designed to withstand the harshest of elements without clouding or other impairment of the dome camera device 1. In Figure 3 a heating ring 17 is shown and may be integrated to the inner circumference 18 of the integrated circular mounting unit 16. The heating ring 17 is intended to generate heat to ensure minimum operating temperature levels are maintained within the housing unit 4. The heating ring 17 may also serve to defrost the dome bubble 15.
A heater control card 19 is shown affixed to circuit board 9 and is connected to the dome heating ring 17. The heater control card 19 monitors and controls internal temperature by either activating or deactivating the heating ring 17.
Figure 4 displays a camera 20 for the embodiment of the dome camera device 1 shown in the drawings and a means for mounting it within external casing 3. In the embodiment shown camera 20 is a pan, zoom and tilt camera. In order to have the pan and tilt capability, the means for mounting it within external casing 3 includes a drive unit generally indicated at 21. The drive unit 21 has a bracket 22 with a base 23 and opposite depending flanges 24,25. Camera 20 is mounted between flanges 24,25 so it can be tilted up or down. The bracket 22 is rotationally mounted to the bottom of locking unit 26 so that the camera 20 can pan 360° or portion thereof.
Locking unit 26 is adapted to connect to circuit board 9 by some suitable connection means. In the embodiment shown, mounting clips 27,28 allow for installation of the locking unit 26 to circuit board 9. A driver controller board 29 is shown on drive unit 21 and operable connected to the drive motor to control the pan/zoom/tilt functions of camera 20. A communications circuit board 30 is also shown on bracket 22. The communications circuit board 30 may contain diagnostic LEDs and DIP switches for setting Protocol used for communication, baud rate and system reset switch.
In the embodiment shown a socket connection between an AMP socket 31 on locking unit 26 and a corresponding AMP
plug 35 on circuit board 9. The connection allows for communications between the camera 20 and drive controller board 29 through use of a communications line connected to the AMP socket 31 and the communications circuit board 30.
The drive controller board 29 may include a high definition microprocessor system controller and built in cache memory. The drive controller board 29 controls the optical operations of the camera 20 as well as the mechanical drive which allows for a 360 degree continuous pan and a 180 degree tilt which preferably includes an auto flip feature. The drive controller board 29 allows the programming of all camera functions, including 220 preset camera positions (+/- 0.1 degree preset accuracy), 4 tours (27 presets/4 tours), 300 degree/second pan/tilt speed, 4 patterns, 4 cruises, 8 titled zones, 8 privacy masks, park time and park action.
The Communications Circuit Board 30 is shown affixed to the flange 25 of bracket 22 and contains the diagnostic LEDs and the DIP switches for setting the protocol. In the embodiment shown two LEDs are used in conjunction with the Communications Circuit Board 30, a green LED 32 and a red LED 33. Activation of the LEDs and patterns of activation and deactivation of the LEDs are used to communicate configuration and operational status of the camera. A steady green light indicates that the communication line has been reversed. A flashing green light means that the configuration settings or operational commands are being received by the video capture and environmental reporting system. A flashing red light means that the communication protocols which are being received by the communications circuit board 30 match the protocol settings of the DIP switches. The communications circuit board 30 may also be used to configure the baud rate for data communications of configuration settings or operational commands. The communications circuit board 30 may also contain a system reset switch 34 which allows for the deletion of configuration parameters and restoration of factory default configuration settings.
Figure 5 shows in the one embodiment illustrated how the camera and means for mounting it within external casing 3 are intend to connect using a pendant mount. A black liner dome screen 36 is affixed to the a means for mounting it within external casing 3 and encapsulates the camera 20 as well as the drive controller board 29 and the communications circuit board 30 thereby protecting them from damage caused by sunlight.
Figure 6 displays an embodiment of the dome camera device using a pendant mount fixture. A dome cover 5 which is integrated with the dome bubble 15 is affixed to the housing unit 6. The dome cover provides a watertight and weather resistant shield.
The dome camera devices of the present invention offer one or more of the following features:
1. built-in heating unit to allow system preheating to allow for proper operation in cold weather environments;
2. tamper proof, robust housing unit;
3. esthetical design;
4. system firmware capable of being updated/upgraded or supplemented;
5. built-in alarm;
6. built-in surge and lightning protection;
7. speed amplify controls;
8. internal power supply for system memory;
9. auto running resume after manual operation;
10. tracking and on-screen display of camera orientation and tilt level;
11. tracking and on-screen display of outdoor temperature;
12. tracking and on-screen display of ambient temperature within housing unit and internal cooling fan and heating unit status;
13. tracking and on-screen display of wind speeds and wind direction;
14. programmable multi-protocol settings with respect to automated:
(a) camera tilt and relative position within housing unit;
(b) camera pan;
(c) camera zoom;
(d) frame size;
(e) contrast setting;
(f) day/night recording mode;
(g) recording location/coordinates;
(h) recording tours;
(i) recording patterns;
(j) recording °cruises" <?>
(k) tracking;
(1) privacy features (exclusion of user designated areas from captured video data);
(m) alarm conditions;
(n) alarm priority levels and responses, including camera positioning and audible alarms;
(o) heating unit activation conditions;
(p) power down;
One or more of these programming features may be capable of being set in terms of specific days or times or other user defined conditions.
In one embodiment the dome camera device is comprised of the following components:
1. a camera with the following features (a) digital record;
(b) auto and manual digital focus and zoom;
(c) lens <particulars?>;
(d) lens shutter.
2. a motorised camera mount that allows the camera to tilt and pivot on both a horizontal and vertical axis.
3. a housing unit which houses the camera and system circuit board and related accessories, the lower part of the housing unit comprising a transparent tinted dome through which the camera captures video data.
4. a mounting unit for the housing unit comprising of either:
(a) a pole mount;
(b) an in-ceiling mount;
(c) a pendant mount;
(d) a wall mount; or (e) a corner mount.
5. a closed circuit data communication and display network which receives video data, system status data and other data recorded by the housing unit, using optical, cable and/or wireless (Internet VPN or radiofrequency) network platform It is to be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present discussion is a description of exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the broader aspects of the present invention.
Although various preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described herein in detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that variations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
(a) camera tilt and relative position within housing unit;
(b) camera pan;
(c) camera zoom;
(d) frame size;
(e) contrast setting;
(f) day/night recording mode;
(g) recording location/coordinates;
(h) recording tours;
(i) recording patterns;
(j) recording °cruises" <?>
(k) tracking;
(1) privacy features (exclusion of user designated areas from captured video data);
(m) alarm conditions;
(n) alarm priority levels and responses, including camera positioning and audible alarms;
(o) heating unit activation conditions;
(p) power down;
One or more of these programming features may be capable of being set in terms of specific days or times or other user defined conditions.
In one embodiment the dome camera device is comprised of the following components:
1. a camera with the following features (a) digital record;
(b) auto and manual digital focus and zoom;
(c) lens <particulars?>;
(d) lens shutter.
2. a motorised camera mount that allows the camera to tilt and pivot on both a horizontal and vertical axis.
3. a housing unit which houses the camera and system circuit board and related accessories, the lower part of the housing unit comprising a transparent tinted dome through which the camera captures video data.
4. a mounting unit for the housing unit comprising of either:
(a) a pole mount;
(b) an in-ceiling mount;
(c) a pendant mount;
(d) a wall mount; or (e) a corner mount.
5. a closed circuit data communication and display network which receives video data, system status data and other data recorded by the housing unit, using optical, cable and/or wireless (Internet VPN or radiofrequency) network platform It is to be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present discussion is a description of exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the broader aspects of the present invention.
Although various preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described herein in detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that variations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
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PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A pan and tilt dome camera for use in a video recording and display system comprising:
(h) a camera;
(i) a motorised camera mount allowing for repositioning of camera along a horizontal and vertical axis;
(j) a heating device;
(k) a circuit board with upgradeable firmware;
(l) a housing unit to lodge the motorized camera mount, temperature sensors, wind direction and intensity sensors, heating device and circuit board;
(m) a means to mount the housing unit to a ceiling, on a wall, in a walled corner or on a pole;
(n) a communications means to enable communication of video data captured through digital camera and other data from the temperature sensors in the housing unit to a remote workstation;
whereby the camera may be programmed, configured and/or operated by an operator in a remote control workstation and whereby a heating device can be used to maintain the minimum ambient temperature required for the proper operation of the camera and modem.
(h) a camera;
(i) a motorised camera mount allowing for repositioning of camera along a horizontal and vertical axis;
(j) a heating device;
(k) a circuit board with upgradeable firmware;
(l) a housing unit to lodge the motorized camera mount, temperature sensors, wind direction and intensity sensors, heating device and circuit board;
(m) a means to mount the housing unit to a ceiling, on a wall, in a walled corner or on a pole;
(n) a communications means to enable communication of video data captured through digital camera and other data from the temperature sensors in the housing unit to a remote workstation;
whereby the camera may be programmed, configured and/or operated by an operator in a remote control workstation and whereby a heating device can be used to maintain the minimum ambient temperature required for the proper operation of the camera and modem.
2. A dome camera device having the following components: a camera with the digital record and auto and manual digital focus and zoom; a motorized camera mount that allows the camera to tilt and pivot on both a horizontal and vertical axis; a housing unit which houses the camera and system circuit board and related accessories, the lower part of the housing unit comprising a transparent tinted dome through which the camera captures video data; a mounting unit for the housing unit and a closed circuit data communication and display network which receives video data, system status data and other data recorded by the housing unit, using optical, cable and/or wireless (Internet VPN or radiofrequency) network platform.
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