Invention content
In view of the above problem, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a kind of image tracing system and performed shadows
As method for tracing, problem encountered when solving self-timer, without user to hold camera arrangement.
In order to achieve the above objectives, a kind of image tracing system proposed by the present invention to track a default object, and continues
Capture the dynamic image for including the default object, including an image acquisition unit, a storage element, a control unit and one
Tumbler.
Image acquisition unit is continuously capturing the dynamic image;Storage element is electrically connected the image acquisition unit, temporarily
Deposit the dynamic image;Control unit is electrically connected the storage element, which analyzes the dynamic image, to judge that this is default
Whether object enters the predeterminable area in the sampling picture of the image acquisition unit;Tumbler is led to the control unit
Letter connection, and the image acquisition unit, the storage element, the control unit multiply and are loaded on the tumbler;The wherein rotation
Device receives a driving signal to change the direction that image acquisition unit captures dynamic image.
It is located in the dynamic image when this presets object, and not in predeterminable area, which calculates image capture
Unit acquisition dynamic image works as front direction, is located at the angle difference in predeterminable area with default object is made, and exports the driving
Signal is to drive the tumbler to be rotated according to the angle difference.
In a specific embodiment, when this presets object into the predeterminable area, this is dynamic for the control unit continual analysis
State image judges the default object in a predetermined time, if to be still located in predeterminable area;If the default object is in above-mentioned
It in predetermined time, is continued in predeterminable area, then the control unit drives the image acquisition unit to execute operation of taking pictures.
In a specific embodiment, which, which calculates, finds out the central point of default object, using as a datum mark, and
Whether it is located in the predeterminable area for condition with the datum mark, judges whether the default object enters in the predeterminable area.
In a specific embodiment, when having multiple default objects in the dynamic image, control unit calculating is found out
The common center point of multiple default objects, using as datum mark.
In a specific embodiment, when having two default objects in the dynamic image, control unit calculating is found out
The common center point of two default objects, using as datum mark, which simultaneously the distance between analyzes two default objects,
Whether a door distance is less than;If the control unit judges the distance between two default objects, it is not less than the door distance, then
The control unit sends out prompt message, is shortened the distance between two default objects with prompt.
The present invention also proposes a kind of image tracing method, is suitable for a photographic means and a tumbler, the photographic means
With an image acquisition unit, a storage element and a control unit, and the image acquisition unit, the storage element, the control
Unit, which multiplies, to be loaded on the tumbler, which receives a driving signal and capture dynamic shadow to change image acquisition unit
The direction of picture;This method comprises the steps of:
With the image acquisition unit, continuously to capture dynamic image, and the dynamic image is kept in the storage element;
The dynamic image is analyzed with the control unit, to judge whether the default object enters taking for the image acquisition unit
A predeterminable area in sample picture;And
It is located in the dynamic image when this presets object, and not in predeterminable area, which calculates image capture
Unit acquisition dynamic image works as front direction, is located at the angle difference in predeterminable area with default object is made, and exports the driving
Signal is to drive the tumbler to be rotated according to the angle difference.
In a specific embodiment, enter in the predeterminable area when this presets object, judges that the default object is predetermined in one
In time, if be still located in predeterminable area;If the default object is continued in predeterminable area in the predetermined time above-mentioned
In, drive the image acquisition unit to execute operation of taking pictures.
In a specific embodiment, image tracing method further includes, and calculates and finds out the central point of default object, using as one
Datum mark, and whether be located in the predeterminable area for condition with the datum mark, judge whether the default object enters the preset areas
In domain.
In a specific embodiment, image tracing method further includes, when having multiple default objects in the dynamic image,
It calculates and finds out the common center points of multiple default objects, using as datum mark.
In a specific embodiment, image tracing method further includes, when having two default objects in the dynamic image,
The distance between it calculates and finds out the common center points of two default objects, using as datum mark, and analyze two default objects, it is
It is no to be less than a door distance;If the distance between two default objects, it is not less than the door distance, prompt message is sent out, to carry
Show and shortens the distance between two default objects.
It can not when user will carry out self-timer by the pick-up image system of automatic tracing object provided by the invention
By the effect length of arm, and influence range of taking pictures.And mobile applications program voluntarily tracks face or other any objects, together
When calculate the action focused of analysis, the effect of self-timer can be effectively accomplished.
Specific implementation mode
Carry out the specific implementation mode that the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with attached drawing.Identical symbology has identical or class
Like the component or device of function.
It is the image tracing system 100 disclosed by first embodiment of the invention, including an image shown in Fig. 1
Acquisition unit 110, a storage element 120, a control unit 130 and a tumbler 140.Image acquisition unit 110, storage
Unit 120, control unit 130 are integrated into a photographic means, such as the smartphone with camera function or tablet computer.
Image acquisition unit 110, storage element 120, control unit 130 multiply in company with smartphone 100a be loaded in tumbler 140 it
On.It can be stepper motor or other motor types that tumbler 140, which has a motor, motor, for drive multiply carry it is intelligent
The platform of mobile phone 100a changes 110 pick-up image direction of image acquisition unit according to one or more axial rotations.It is single in storage
Member 120 stores mobile applications program (mobile application), with for 130 load and execution of control unit, and carries out
Tracking presets object, analysis picture and calculates picture datum mark, and image tracing system 100 is made to execute an image tracing method.
It please refers to Fig.1 with shown in Fig. 2, image tracing system 100 is to execute image tracing method, to track default object
Part so that among default object can persistently appear in the crossfire for the dynamic image that image tracing system 100 is captured, so as to holding
It is continuous to execute the video recording operation to default object or take pictures operation.
The default object can be face, but other objects are not precluded, such as human body, automobile or other objects that can be shot
Body.
Face or special object are analyzed in image, and is regarded as default object of the present invention, are this field
Have the common sense of usually intellectual, and is found in conventionally known technological document(Such as TaiWan, China patent of invention
I469063), therefore repeat no more the technical detail that face or special object are analyzed in image below.
As shown in Fig. 2, the step of execution image tracing method of image tracing system 100 of first embodiment, is as follows:
First, image tracing system 100 first establishes the communication linkage between control unit 130 and tumbler 140, such as walks
Shown in rapid S110.Communication linkage can be reached by wire communication means or wireless communication means.For example, with smartphone
For 100a, bluetooth module is respectively set among smartphone 100a and tumbler 140, and pass through matcher, and with
Bluetooth communication agreement establishes the communication linkage between control unit 130 and tumbler 140;Aforementioned connection is not excluded for other nothings
Line communication protocol, USB wired links, 1394 wired links of IEEE execute the foundation of communication linkage.
Then, control unit 130, which is opened, presets object tracking pattern, such as face tracking mode, such as step S110a institutes
Show, to start with image acquisition unit 110 so that image acquisition unit 110 continuously captures a dynamic image, but does not hold temporarily
Capable operation of taking pictures.
Capture the difference that dynamic image is sampling resolution with operation main difference of taking pictures;It is per second to capture dynamic image
It executes multiple static images to capture and sort according to time sequence and form dynamic image, operation of taking pictures only captures single static shadow
Picture, therefore, operation of taking pictures usually are executed with high-resolution, and are captured dynamic image and then executed with relatively low resolution ratio, and
Video recording operation, then be that the crossfire of dynamic image is persistently recorded in an archives.In addition, because image acquisition unit 110 may
It not yet focuses, operation of taking pictures wouldn't be carried out, can also avoid shooting photo out of focus.
Storage element 120 is electrically connected image acquisition unit 110.Dynamic image above-mentioned is transmitted to storage element 120, and
The dynamic image is kept in, but is not excluded for the crossfire of the dynamic image being persistently recorded in archives, and as video recording operation.
Control unit 130 is electrically connected storage element 120, and can receive dynamic image, to be analyzed, such as step S120
It is shown.
As shown in step S130, control unit 130 first analyzes default object whether in dynamic image.
As shown in step s 140, then, if default object is located in the dynamic image, control unit 130 is further counted
It calculates and finds out the central point of default object, using as datum mark.
As shown in step S150, the sampling picture whether object enters image acquisition unit 110 is preset in the analysis of control unit 130
A predeterminable area in face.Predeterminable area is a self defined area that can arbitrarily change position or shape.It is specific real in one
Apply in example, judge preset object whether enter image acquisition unit 110 sampling picture in a predeterminable area, be judge it is aforementioned
Datum mark whether be located at predeterminable area in.
As shown in step S160, if default object enters the predeterminable area of image acquisition unit 110 sampled in picture,
Control unit 130 completes tracking task, to wait for next triggering command.
As shown in step S170, if default object is located in dynamic image, but not in the sampling of image acquisition unit 110
In predeterminable area in picture, control unit 130, which calculates image acquisition unit 110 and captures dynamic image, works as front direction, and makes
Default object is located at the angle difference in predeterminable area, and exports a driving signal.At this point, tumbler 140 receives driving news
Number and rotated according to the angle difference, to change the direction that image acquisition unit 110 captures dynamic image so that default object
Part enters the predeterminable area in the sampling picture of image acquisition unit 110.
In step S130, if after control unit 130 analyzes dynamic image, judging to preset object not in dynamic image,
Then control unit 130 judges whether tumbler 140 is rotating, such as step S180.
In step S180, if tumbler 140 has stopped operating, it is returned to step S120.If tumbler 140
It is rotating, then control unit 130 continues output driving signal, and control tumbler 140 continues along former rotation direction
It forward rotates, constantly to change the direction that image acquisition unit 110 captures dynamic image, as shown in step S190.
As shown in fig.3, a concrete application mode of first embodiment, records a video for automatic tracing, is mainly by step
The unlatching of S110a presets object and tracks mode step, such as the step of face tracking mode, is changed to face tracking mode, and
And start recording function step, such as step S110c.The default object tracks pattern, can be the tracking of special object, also may be used
To be the tracking of face.
As shown in figure 4, for the image tracing method of second embodiment, second embodiment leading portion step substantially gives the first implementation
Example is identical, and difference is after step S150.
In step S150, if default object enters the predeterminable area of image acquisition unit 110 sampled in picture, control
Unit 130 processed completes tracking task, and triggers mechanism of countdowning, and a predetermined time is waited for, as shown in step S200.In triggering
When mechanism of countdowning, control unit 130 can export a display signal simultaneously, with drive display unit display it is reciprocal when
Between, avoid continuing to move to default object in this zero count so that user understands(Such as face), to ensure tracking knot
Fruit and complete operation of taking pictures.
As shown in step S210,130 continual analysis dynamic image of control unit judges to preset object in pre- timing above-mentioned
In, if it is still located in predeterminable area.
As shown in step S220, if default object is continued in predeterminable area in the predetermined time above-mentioned, then controls
Unit 130 drives image acquisition unit 110 to execute operation of taking pictures, the relatively high static image of resolutions.
Shown in step S230, after the completion of operation of taking pictures, 130 output control signal of control unit controls tumbler 140
After rotating a predetermined angle towards a rotation direction, it is returned to step S130.
In step S210, if default object leaves in predeterminable area in the predetermined time above-mentioned, then interrupts and reset
It countdowns mechanism, such as step S240, and revert to step S170, dynamic shadow is captured to change image acquisition unit 110 once again
The direction of picture so that default object enters in the predeterminable area in the sampling picture of image acquisition unit 110.
The image tracing method of aforementioned first embodiment and second embodiment, be for tracking single default object, but
The image tracing method of the present invention, after carrying out adjustment by a small margin, you can the multiple default objects of tracking.
As shown in figure 5, for the image tracing method of third embodiment of the invention, for tracking multiple default objects, walk
It is rapid as follows.
First, image tracing system 100 first establishes the communication linkage between control unit 130 and tumbler 140, such as walks
Shown in rapid S110.
Then, control unit 130 opens multiple preset object and tracks pattern, such as more people track pattern, such as step S110b institutes
Show, to start with image acquisition unit 110 so that image acquisition unit 110 continuously captures a dynamic image.
Control unit 130 receives dynamic image, to be analyzed, as shown in step S120.
As shown in step S130, control unit 130 first analyzes default object whether in dynamic image.
As shown in step S140a, then, if there is multiple default objects to be located in the dynamic image, control unit 130 into
One step, which calculates, finds out the common center points of multiple default objects, using as datum mark.
As shown in step S150, control unit 130 judges whether datum mark above-mentioned is located in predeterminable area.
In step S150, if whether datum mark is located at predeterminable area, control unit 130 completes tracking task, and touches
Mechanism of countdowning is sent out, a predetermined time is waited for, as shown in step S200.
As shown in step S210,130 continual analysis dynamic image of control unit judges datum mark in the predetermined time above-mentioned
It is interior, if to be still located in predeterminable area.
As shown in step S220, if datum mark is continued in predeterminable area in the predetermined time above-mentioned, then controls list
Member 130 drives image acquisition unit 110 to execute operation of taking pictures, the relatively high static image of resolutions.
As shown in step S230, after the completion of operation of taking pictures, 130 output control signal of control unit controls tumbler
After 140 rotate a predetermined angle towards a rotation direction, it is returned to step S130.
In step S210, if datum mark leaves in predeterminable area in the predetermined time above-mentioned, then interrupts and reset down
Number chronograph mechanisms, such as step S240, and revert to step S170, and dynamic image is captured to change image acquisition unit 110 once again
Direction so that datum mark enter image acquisition unit 110 sampling picture in predeterminable area in.
As shown in fig. 6, for the image tracing method of fourth embodiment of the invention, for two default objects of tracking, such as
Two faces, and the tracking of two default objects is executed, and the pattern for the operation that take pictures, as shown in step S110d.4th
Steps are as follows for the main difference of embodiment and 3rd embodiment.
In step S130, if detecting default object(Face), then control unit 130 further analysed whether two
Default object(Face), as shown in step S132.If without two faces, then the rotation for the device 140 that stops operating, such as step
Shown in S134, and it is returned to step S120.
If tracking two default objects in step S132, step S140b is further executed, two default objects are found out
Central point, using as datum mark.
Then, whether the equally analysis datum mark of same control unit 130 enters predeterminable area, as shown in step S150.
As shown in step S152, if datum mark is located in predeterminable area, further analysis two is default for control unit 130
The distance between object, if be less than a door distance.
If control unit 130 judges the distance between two default objects, it is not less than the door distance, then control unit
130 send out prompt message, as shown in step S224, shorten the distance between two default objects with prompt, are then returned to
Step S140b.
If control unit 130 judges that the distance between two default objects are less than the door distance, then control unit 130
It executes S200 and triggers mechanism of countdowning, a predetermined time is waited for, as shown in step S200.
As shown in step S210,130 continual analysis dynamic image of control unit judges datum mark in the predetermined time above-mentioned
It is interior, if to be still located in predeterminable area.
As shown in step S212,130 continual analysis dynamic image of control unit judges in the predetermined time above-mentioned, two
The distance between a default object, if be less than a door distance.
As shown in step S220, if the distance between two default objects in the predetermined time above-mentioned, continuously less than door
Bank distance, then control unit 130 drive the execution of image acquisition unit 110 to take pictures operation, the relatively high static state of resolutions
Image.
If in the predetermined time above-mentioned the state not less than door distance occurs for the distance between two default objects,
Namely apart from too far, then the stopping of control unit 130 is countdowned mechanism, as shown in step S222;Then control unit 130 is sent out
Go out prompt message, as shown in step S224, to remind two default objects must be close to, so that it is guaranteed that two default objects are all picked
It takes into required image.Then control unit 130 is returned to step S140b.
Thus, the image tracing method according to fourth embodiment, you can while taking the photograph of two default objects
Piece, at the same ensure two default objects the distance between it is not too large.
As shown in fig.7, presetting the flow of object for a kind of automatic searching, it can be arranged in step S110a, S110b,
After S110c or S110d, displacement step S180 and step S190 can be used for.Either, it is added in control unit 130
Another independent judgement cycle, in dynamic band image more than a predetermined time after(Such as after 8 seconds), execute this automatic searching
The flow of default object.
The trigger condition of this flow does not detect default object predominantly in dynamic image, as shown in step S310.
In next step, control unit 130 drives tumbler 140, is turned to towards the first rotation direction in a first axis
One limes superiors, as shown in step S320.
Then, control unit 130 drives tumbler 140,360 degree clockwise or counterclockwise axial in second, such as
Shown in step S330.
Control unit 130 drives tumbler 140, in first axis, along second in contrast to the first rotation direction
Rotation direction rotates a predetermined angular, such as step S340.
Control unit 130 judges whether tumbler 140 turns to the limit inferior of the second rotation direction, such as step S350 institutes
Show;If it is not, it is returned to step S330, it is 360 degree clockwise or counterclockwise axial in second.
If tumbler 140 turns to the limit inferior of the second rotation direction, then first carry out axial clockwise or inverse in second
The program that hour hands are rotated by 360 °, as shown in step S360;Then this to be rotated towards the first rotation direction predetermined in first axis
Angle, such as step S370.
Last control unit 130 judges whether tumbler 140 has arrived at the upper of the first rotation direction of first axis
The limit, as shown in step S380.If not yet entering limes superiors, returns and execute step S360.If coming into limes superiors, return
Execute step S330.
Before not detecting at least one default object, between the rotation road limes superiors and limit inferior of tumbler 140 repeatedly
Movement, stops until detecting default object.
The above is only the better embodiment of the present invention.The scope of the present invention is not limited with the above embodiment.
Equivalent modification or variation made by the every personage for being familiar with this case skill spirit under this invention, should all be contained in claim model
In enclosing.