Panoramic visual observation system and working method thereof
Technical Field
The invention relates to a panoramic vision system, in particular to a real-time observation system which is used on mobile equipment with high maneuverability and insufficient external view and can display external scenes all around the clock and in an omnibearing way and a working method thereof.
Background
Human perception 70% of the information in the objective world is obtained visually, the eye is the most important sensory organ in humans, and image visual information is one of the main sources from which humans obtain information in the objective world. It is well known that vision is the most complex and effective means of sensing the surrounding environment. With the development of science and technology, the application range of computer vision is increasingly expanded, and the purpose is to use computer instead of human eyes and brain to sense, explain and understand the surrounding environment, for example, in military or safety vehicles, drivers usually need to observe the situations occurring around their vehicles and avoid exposing themselves to enemies as much as possible, and the computer vision is applied to the computer vision.
With the rapid development of imaging technology and image parallel processing technology, the panoramic vision system will have wide application prospects in military and civil fields such as detection and tracking of moving targets, detection and tracking of space targets, detection of external spaces, video monitoring and the like. In the field of outer space exploration, such as detection by landing mars and moon, the visual environment perception is one of the essential important technical means, and the requirement of comprehensively acquiring the visual information of the surrounding environment is not met by the traditional visual environment perception system. The traditional vision mainly depends on local information with limited visual field, has the defects of poor precision, small visual field range, short acting distance, poor real-time performance and the like, and lacks a means for acquiring global and large-scale information, so that when a visual sensor or an observed object suddenly moves, a target object can be moved out of the visual field range of the visual sensor.
Unlike the smaller visual range of conventional visual environment perception systems, panoramic imaging refers to spherical imaging with a field of view greater than a hemisphere (360 ° × 180 °). Its main function is to restore the perspective panoramic image to the unfolded image which is in accordance with the observation habit of human eyes, so as to monitor and observe conveniently. The panoramic imaging visual range is larger than a hemisphere, which is a special visual field advantage, so that the panoramic imaging visual range becomes a research hotspot in the field of visual environment perception, and has wide application prospects in the fields of military, civil use and the like. Generally, panoramic image processing uses a computer as a platform, and a complete computer image processing system generally includes a video input device, an image capture card, a computer system (including a processor, a motherboard, a memory, and a hard disk), and the like. The analog video signal generated by the camera is converted into digital image signal by the image acquisition card, and is stored in the memory of the computer, and the computer calls the real-time image processing program to process according to the instruction of the computer operator or the pre-programmed program. The processing result is stored on the hard disk of the computer in a file form or displayed on the monitor of the computer. However, such vision systems are relatively expensive, bulky, and energy-intensive, and are not suitable for use on mobile platforms or in high reliability applications.
Recently, there have been gimbaled cameras used to provide panoramic vision systems that are displayed on flat panel displays or head mounted displays. In such systems, the viewing direction can generally be adjusted by changing the viewing direction of the gimbal mounted camera. Typically, a pointing device such as a joystick or head tracker controls the viewing direction. But gimbal mounted cameras are disadvantageous because the inherent mechanical motion delay limits the speed at which the desired image can be changed. Furthermore, it is disadvantageous that it requires a large, bulky, highly complex and expensive special-purpose computer for image capture and processing.
Therefore, a multi-camera panoramic visualization system that does not require a dedicated computer and that smoothly blends the adjacent fields of view of the multiple cameras together and enables the driver to track moving objects within the panoramic viewing area would be beneficial.
In order to improve the electronic information identification capability and the overall level of informatization operation of some modern military facilities, the invention fully plays the positive roles of the modern electronic image technology in the aspects of information acquisition, transmission, feedback and recording, provides an observation system applied to mobile equipment to carry out the instant acquisition, transmission, feedback and recording of real-time scene image information and provides an intuitive basis for military decision and command coordination. The real-time observation system capable of displaying the outside scene in all directions and the working method thereof can be applied to moving equipment such as tanks, armored vehicles, airplanes, helicopters, submarines, space equipment and the like, and can stably and efficiently observe the surrounding environment and automatically track target objects. The observation system not only can reduce the number of installed cameras, effectively reduce energy consumption and weight, but also uses wireless transmission, so that key indexes such as wiring complexity, heat dissipation and the like are improved, and the observation system has greater advantages compared with the traditional method.
According to the invention, its viewing system comprises a plurality of vision sensors, each vision sensor producing image data from the field of view of its camera. In addition, the field of view of each camera overlaps an adjacent field of view. The microprocessor circuit co-edit processes image data from the overlapping fields of view to generate panoramic data.
The present invention also includes an internal display control system, preferably a helmet, on which is provided a wireless signal transceiver, a microprocessor circuit, a helmet angle sensor and a display screen. The microprocessor circuit realizes faster data updating speed and intelligent display of data information, and preferably, the helmet is also provided with a display screen rotating shaft.
The system can provide 360-degree visual situation perception capability for cooperation among drivers or members of the mobile equipment and effective attack threat target implementation, and the drivers can comprehensively know the fighting condition while driving. Another particular capability of the system is to provide a 360 ° view around the clock in all weather conditions, allowing the driver to continue fighting in extreme environments.
Preferably, an infrared video sensor is used in the present invention, which receives an infrared radiation energy distribution pattern of an object to be measured by using an infrared detector and an optical imaging objective lens, thereby forming an infrared thermographic image, which corresponds to a thermal distribution field of the surface of the object. Traditionally, thermal infrared imagers have been used to convert the invisible infrared energy emitted by an object into visible thermal images, the different colors of which represent the different temperatures of the object being measured. Since the infrared imaging technology can perform non-contact high-resolution temperature imaging, can generate high-quality images, can provide a lot of information of a measurement target, and makes up for the limitation of human eyes in the environment of insufficient light or dark night, the infrared imaging technology is widely applied to various industries such as electric power systems, civil engineering, automobiles, metallurgy, petrochemical industry, medical industry and the like, and the future development prospect is more unlimited.
Panoramic vision has become a common requirement for modern combat vehicles. On modern military supplies and equipment shows, a range of systems have gained opportunities for display. Most of the existing systems are based on comprehensive video images, and provide a chariot with the capability of browsing the surrounding environment in a panoramic way. The panoramic vision system is considered as an important component of the periphery protection and situation perception, and the operational capacity of the gun detection system and the remote control weapon station on the military weapon and other equipment is further improved.
Disclosure of Invention
As described above, the present invention provides a novel panoramic viewing system (visual electronic device) capable of displaying an external panoramic image in real time under visible light, at night and in conditions of poor visibility, and appearing in a "head-on" form.
The main technical scheme adopted by the invention for solving the related technical problems is as follows: a real-time observation system capable of displaying outside scenes in all directions is arranged or installed at relevant positions of equipment with a cockpit, such as a tank, an armored car, an airplane, a helicopter, a submarine, space equipment, a train and the like, and comprises: an external video transceiving system and an internal display control system. Wherein, external video send-receive system includes: the device comprises a visible light video sensor, an infrared video sensor, a sensor motion control mechanism and a sensor wireless signal transceiver; the internal display control system is preferably a helmet, a wireless signal transceiver, a helmet rotation angle sensor, a microprocessor circuit and a display screen are arranged on the helmet, and the display screen can also appear in the form of glasses; the visible light video sensor is used for shooting and recording external scenes in real time in the daytime or in an environment with sufficient light; the infrared video sensor is used for shooting and recording external scenes at night and in dark light in real time; the sensor motion control mechanism is used for controlling the sensor to rotate in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction; the sensor wireless signal transceiver is used for wirelessly transmitting an external image signal to the helmet and receiving a signal which is sent by an internal control system and used for controlling the rotation of the visible light video and infrared video sensor; the wireless signal transceiver arranged in the helmet is used for sending signals for controlling the movement of the visible light video sensor and the infrared video sensor to the sensor wireless signal transceiver in the external video transceiving system and receiving external image signals sent by the sensor wireless signal transceiver; the helmet rotation angle sensor is used for monitoring the rotation angles of the helmet in X, Y, Z three directions in real time; the microprocessor circuit is used for receiving signals of the helmet rotation angle sensor, synthesizing external scenes in real time according to the actual position of the helmet and displaying the external scenes on the display screen. Meanwhile, the circuit is also used for controlling the external visible light video sensor and the infrared video sensor to rotate in real time according to the position of the helmet; the display screen is used for displaying external images in real time. The helmet is also provided with a display rotating shaft. The external video transceiving system is installed outside the equipment, and the internal display control system is installed on a helmet inside the equipment.
A method for operating a panoramic vision viewing system, wherein an external video transceiver system of the system is installed at an externally associated location, and a driver wears an internal display control system of the system, preferably a helmet, while performing associated operations inside the device, the method comprising:
(a) the external video sensor sends the external scene signal to the internal wireless signal transceiver through the sensor wireless signal transceiver.
(b) The internal wireless signal transceiver transmits the outside scene signal to the microprocessor circuit.
(c) The microprocessor circuit performs mixed editing on the overlapped visual fields adjacent to the video sensor to generate a panoramic image and displays the panoramic image on a display screen.
(d) The helmet rotation angle sensor arranged on the helmet monitors the rotation angles of the helmet in X, Y, Z three axial directions in real time and transmits rotation angle signals to the microprocessor circuit.
(e) The microprocessor circuit sends the vision field position signal to the sensor control mechanism through the wireless signal receiving and sending system according to the actual position of the helmet.
(f) The sensor control mechanism controls the external video sensor to rotate in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction according to the helmet position signal.
Drawings
FIG. 1 shows an external vision sensor mounted in a relative position outside an apparatus;
FIG. 2 is a view of the external vision sensor mounted on an external mounting bracket;
FIG. 3 is a system block diagram of the panoramic vision viewing system;
fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the position of the display and the rotation axis on a helmet.
Wherein the number of external visual sensors indicated on the drawings is for example only and not limited to the drawings.
For a better understanding of the present invention, reference will now be made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:
Detailed Description
Embodiment 1:
as shown in fig. 3, a panoramic visual observation system includes: an external video transceiving system and an internal display control system. Wherein, external video send-receive system includes: the device comprises a visible light video sensor 3-1, an infrared video sensor 3-2, a sensor motion control mechanism 3-3 and a sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4; the internal display control system is preferably a helmet, and the helmet is provided with a wireless signal transceiver 3-5, a helmet rotation angle sensor 3-6, a microprocessor circuit 3-7 and a display screen 3-8; wherein,
the visible light video sensor 3-1 is used for recording external scenes in real time during the daytime or when the light is sufficient;
the infrared video sensor 3-2 is used for shooting and recording external scenes at night and in dark light in real time;
the sensor motion control mechanism 3-3 is used for controlling the rotation of the sensor in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction;
the sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4 is used for wirelessly transmitting an external image signal to the helmet and receiving a signal which is sent by the helmet and used for controlling the movement of the visible light video sensor and the infrared video sensor;
the helmet wireless signal transceiver 3-5 is used for sending a signal for controlling the movement of the visible light video sensor 3-1 and the infrared video sensor 3-2 to the external video sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4 and receiving an external image signal sent by the external video sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4;
the helmet rotation angle sensor 3-6 is used for monitoring the rotation angles of the helmet in X, Y, Z three directions in real time;
the microprocessor circuit 3-7 is used for receiving signals sent by the helmet rotation angle sensor 3-6, synthesizing an outside scene in real time according to the actual position of the helmet and displaying the outside scene on the display screen 3-8, and meanwhile, the circuit also controls the external visible light video sensor 3-1 and the infrared video sensor 3-2 to rotate in real time according to the actual position of the helmet through the sensor motion control mechanism 3-3;
the display screens 3-8 are used for displaying external images in real time and can also be made into glasses for a driver to wear.
Fig. 1 shows an embodiment 1 of the present invention, in which visual sensors 1-3 to 1-7 and 1-11 are provided outside an enclosure 1-2 having a very limited field of view such as a window 1-1. The number and location of the video sensors are merely exemplary and not limiting. Wherein, the external vision sensor comprises a visible light video sensor 3-1, an infrared video sensor 3-2, a visible light video sensor and infrared video sensor motion control mechanism 3-3 and an external vision sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4 as shown in fig. 3;
a helmet 1-10 is arranged in the sealing device 1-2, and a display screen 1-9 is arranged on the helmet 1-10. As shown in fig. 3, the helmet is provided with a helmet wireless signal transceiver 3-5, a helmet rotation angle sensor 3-6, a microprocessor circuit 3-7 and a display screen 3-8. Wherein, the display screens 3-8 can also be made into a glasses form.
As shown in fig. 4, preferably, the helmet 4-2 is further provided with a display rotation shaft 4-3, and when a driver needs to operate the inside of the enclosure or does not need to observe the outside scene, the display 4-1 can be pushed up by means of the display rotation shaft 4-3, so that the driver can operate the helmet conveniently.
A method of operating a panoramic vision viewing system, see fig. 1 and 3. Wherein, the external video transceiving system of the system is fixed at the relevant position outside the closed equipment 1-2. The driver 1-8 is inside the equipment and the internal display control system wearing the system is preferably a helmet 1-10. The working method comprises the following steps:
(a) the external video sensors 1-3 to 1-7, 1-11 transmit external scene signals to the internal wireless signal transceiver 3-5 through the sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4.
(b) The internal wireless signal transceiver 3-5 passes the outside scene signal to the microprocessor circuit 3-7.
(c) The microprocessor circuit 3-7 performs a blending editing of the overlapping fields of view of the adjacent video sensors to generate a panoramic image and displays it on the display screen 3-8.
(d) The helmet rotation angle sensor 3-6 arranged on the helmet monitors the rotation angle of the helmet in X, Y, Z three axial directions in real time and transmits a rotation angle signal to the microprocessor circuit 3-7.
(e) The microprocessor circuit 3-7 sends the vision field position signal to the sensor control mechanism 3-3 through the wireless signal receiving and sending system 3-5 according to the actual position (angle) of the helmet.
(f) The sensor control mechanism 3-3 controls the external video sensors 1-3-1-7, 1-11 to rotate in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction according to the helmet position signal.
Embodiment 2:
as shown in fig. 3, a real-time viewing system for displaying an external scene in all directions. The method comprises the following steps: external video send-receive system and inside display control system, wherein, external video send-receive system includes: the device comprises a visible light video sensor 3-1, an infrared video sensor 3-2, a sensor motion control mechanism 3-3 and a sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4; the internal display control system is preferably a helmet, on which a wireless signal transceiver 3-5, a helmet rotation angle sensor 3-6, a microprocessor circuit 3-7 and a display screen 3-8 are provided. Wherein,
the visible light video sensor 3-1 is used for recording external scenes in real time during the daytime or when the light is sufficient;
the infrared video sensor 3-2 is used for shooting and recording external scenes at night and in dark light in real time;
the sensor motion control mechanism 3-3 is used for controlling the sensor to rotate in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction;
the sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4 is used for wirelessly transmitting an external image signal to the helmet and receiving a signal which is sent by the helmet and used for controlling the movement of the visible light video sensor and the infrared video sensor;
the helmet wireless signal transceiver 3-5 is used for sending a signal for controlling the visible light video sensor 3-1 and the infrared video sensor 3-2 to rotate to the external video sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4 and receiving an external image signal sent by the external video sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4;
the helmet rotation angle sensor 3-6 is used for monitoring the rotation angles of the helmet in X, Y, Z three directions in real time;
the microprocessor circuit 3-7 is used for receiving signals of the helmet rotation angle sensor 3-6, synthesizing external scenes in real time according to the actual position of the helmet and displaying the external scenes on the display screen 3-8, and simultaneously the circuit also controls the external visible light video sensor 3-1 and the infrared video sensor 3-2 to rotate in real time according to the actual position of the helmet through the sensor motion control mechanism 3-3;
the display screens 3-8 are used for displaying external images in real time and can also be made into glasses for a driver to wear.
Fig. 2 shows an embodiment 2 of the present invention, in which a visual sensor 2-7 is provided outside a closed equipment 2-1 having a very limited field of view such as a window 2-12 and fixed to an external holder 2-8. The external supports 2-8 are arranged in relative positions outside the closing device 2-1, the number and positions of the video sensors and external supports being given by way of example only and not being limited thereto. Wherein, the external vision sensor comprises a visible light video sensor 3-1, an infrared video sensor 3-2, a sensor motion control mechanism 3-3 and a sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4 as shown in fig. 3.
A helmet 2-11 is arranged in the sealing device 2-1, and a display screen 2-10 is arranged on the helmet 2-11. As shown in fig. 3, the helmet is provided with a helmet wireless signal transceiver 3-5, a helmet rotation angle sensor 3-6, a microprocessor circuit 3-7 and a display screen 3-8.
As shown in fig. 4, preferably, the helmet 4-2 is further provided with a display screen rotating shaft 4-3, and when a driver needs to operate the inside of the sealing device or does not need to observe the outside scene, the display screen 4-1 can be pushed upwards by means of the display screen rotating shaft 4-3, so that the driver can conveniently operate the helmet.
A method of operating a panoramic vision viewing system, see fig. 2 and 3. Wherein the external video transceiving system of the system is mounted on an external bracket 2-8, and the external bracket 2-8 is arranged at a relevant position outside the closed equipment 2-1. The driver 2-9 is inside the equipment and the internal display control system wearing the system is preferably a helmet 2-11. The working method comprises the following steps:
(a) the external video sensor 2-7 transmits the external scene signal to the internal wireless signal transceiver 3-5 through the sensor wireless signal transceiver 3-4.
(b) The internal wireless signal transceiver 3-5 passes the outside scene signal to the microprocessor circuit 3-7.
(c) The microprocessor circuit 3-7 performs a blending editing of the overlapping fields of view of the adjacent video sensors to generate a panoramic image and displays it on the display screen 3-8.
(d) The helmet rotation angle sensor 3-6 arranged on the helmet monitors the rotation angle of the helmet in X, Y, Z three axial directions in real time and transmits a rotation angle signal to the microprocessor circuit 3-7.
(e) The microprocessor circuit 3-7 sends the vision field position signal to the sensor control mechanism 3-3 through the wireless signal receiving and sending system 3-5 according to the actual position of the helmet.
(f) The sensor control mechanism 3-3 controls the external video sensor 2-7 to rotate in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction according to the helmet position signal.