DE102009026305A1 - Device for visually detecting mobile object e.g. car, in online shop, has motor for automating drive of movement assembly, and camera for visually detecting object, where object is arranged on movement assembly for detecting camera - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a motor (3) for automating drive of a movement assembly i.e. rotatable assembly (1), and a digital camera for visually detecting an object. The camera is arranged in a cover and on the movement assembly. The object is arranged on the movement assembly for detecting the camera. The rotatable disk and a pivot mounting part are provided in a rotating axis, and an object receiving space is formed on the rotatable disk. A camera receiving place is arranged on the pivot mounting part for receiving the camera, and a storage module stores captured images and/or video. An independent claim is also included for a method for visually detecting an object.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The The invention relates to a method and a device for visual Object detection.

STATE OF THE ART

E-commerce, the so-called trade over the Internet is becoming increasingly popular. Examples of this are online marketplaces or Auction sites like ebay, amazon and the like. For the sales success of these Online marketplaces and auctioning offers, it is often crucial that the or products to be auctioned are represented by images, so that the prospective customer a better impression of the object can provide.

The Generation of appropriate recordings is complicated and presents an obstacle to many to do electronic commerce (e-commerce).

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore an object of the invention is a device for visual Objekterfassung providing the operating of electronic commerce simplifies and in particular a simple way creates objects in the Internet via pictures and / or videos. in this connection the device should be kept simple and simple be operable.

TECHNICAL SOLUTION

These Task is solved by a device having the features of claim 1, as well as a Method with the features of claim 14. Advantageous designs are the subject of the dependent Claims.

The Device for visual object detection is characterized by a Movement arrangement, in particular rotational arrangement and a motor for automated drive of the movement arrangement, preferably rotary arrangement and by at least one camera for visual detection of the object out. This is possible automates a variety of images and / or a video of a To make object with shots of different pages, so that the publication of the object is simplified in a multi-dimensional representation.

Especially it is possible through a rotation arrangement a 360 ° panoramic view an object in the simplest way to make. In addition, three-dimensional Representations or representations of several pages, in particular from several sides, the independent ones Spatial directions correspond become.

The Rotary assembly can in this case a rotatable plate with a rotation axis comprise, wherein on the plate an object receiving space for one or more Objects is arranged so that the object or objects to be detected arranged on the plate and corresponding to one or more Cameras can be moved past, in particular, can be turned over, leaving pictures and / or videos be absorbed by multiple pages of the object in a simple manner can.

Vice versa the object to be detected can be fixed and the camera through a movement arrangement, in particular a rotating arrangement moves become. A corresponding rotary assembly can be a bogie with a rotation axis, wherein on the bogie at least one Camera receiving station for arranging a camera is provided and the object receiving space provided adjacent to the rotating assembly is, so by turning the camera around the object to be photographed also images and / or videos from multiple pages of the object can be made.

In addition to the at least one movement arrangement, in particular rotation arrangement can a second, third or more movement arrangements, in particular rotational arrangements provided be so that both a movement, in particular rotational movement of a or more cameras and in addition or alternatively a movement, in particular rotational movement of the object is possible.

The The axis of rotation of a second rotary arrangement can be transverse, in particular perpendicular be formed to the first rotating assembly, so that not only pictures and / or videos made from different sides into one layer can be but in addition Images with shooting directions from positions in different planes, allowing a three-dimensional representation through a variety of images different directions possible becomes.

The device may further comprise at least one movement element, such as a sliding or rolling carriage in a guide rail, with which linear or other, any guided movements are possible both for at least one or more cameras, for at least one or more lamps and / or for One or more objects to be recorded. This makes it possible to realize any type of movement in order to obtain a large variability in terms of the recording options.

The Device may additionally Include lighting and / or recording means for lighting, so that sufficient illumination of the object for optimal recording of the object possible is. The lighting means and / or recording means for the lighting means can at least on a rotary assembly or other device for movement and / or be arranged at a fixed fixed location of the device.

The Camera for taking the object can be a photo camera for recording of still images and / or a movie camera for recording a video be. In particular, you can the corresponding cameras be designed as digital cameras.

The A visual object detection device may further include a control and / or control device, in particular in a Data processing system can be implemented programmatically, so that by the control and / or regulating device a fully automated process guaranteed can be. For this purpose, the control and / or regulating device, the engine the rotary arrangement and / or other drive elements of a movement element, as well as the at least one camera control, so that the accordingly desired Number of images and / or a corresponding movie / video of the object can be recorded in the predetermined recording positions.

The Device may further include a memory module for storing the include captured images and / or videos. At the same time, in a memory module in a database for more information collected to the object to be detected, such as information about certain Properties, sizes, weight, Dimensions, price, etc.

The Device may further comprise a memory unit, on the one hand the memory modules controls and on the other hand an interface to has a publication location on the Internet, such as a Online shop. By means of the memory unit, the corresponding recorded Images and / or videos published directly on the Internet or in a corresponding Online store will be saved. The storage unit can, for example be designed so that the device itself as an Internet server acts and stored in the memory modules images and / or Videos posted directly on the Internet become. About that however, the storage unit may also take the captured pictures and / or videos about Send the global Internet network to a service provider and there store over, so over the service provider receives the appropriate publication. For example could this may be a marketplace like ebay or amazon. In addition to the publication on the internet the pictures taken also for other media, such as print media are provided.

The Device can overall a frame for arranging the movement arrangement, in particular the rotary assembly, the motor, the control and / or Control device, the memory unit and / or the memory module, and one or more object receiving locations.

Advantageous is a device that is portable or mobile, so that it can be used in different places.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Further Advantages, characteristics and features of the present invention in the following detailed description of embodiments with the attached Drawings clearly. The drawings show here purely schematic Way in

1 a plan view with partial review of a rotary assembly of an object detection system according to the invention;

2 a side view of the rotating assembly 1 ;

3 a plan view of a portion of the rotating assembly of the 1 and 2 , as well as the appropriately arranged cameras;

4 a side view of the arrangement 3 ;

5 a representation of a first embodiment of the device according to the invention with a representation of the interface for publishing the captured images;

6 a plan view with partial view of a part of a second embodiment of an object detection system according to the invention;

7 a side view of the arrangement 6 ; and in

8th a representation of the second embodiment of the device according to the invention showing the interface to a publication site on the Internet.

EMBODIMENTS

The 1 shows a plan view with a partial view of underlying components of a rotary assembly, as it can be used for a device according to the invention for mobile and automatic object detection. The rotation arrangement 1 includes a turntable 2 , which under the turntable has an axle shaft 5 includes, on which a belt 4 arranged in the form of an endless belt around a rotary shaft of an engine 3 is guided. By the rotation of the engine 3 The rotary shaft is driven and thus also the belt 4 , which in turn is the axis shaft 5 of the turntable 2 drives, causing a turn of the turntable 2 in the direction of the arrow.

Out 2 is the rotation arrangement 1 shown in a side view, wherein the belt 4 only schematically shown in a partial perspective view. As can be easily seen, by driving the engine 3 the turntable 2 to be rotated. As the engine all sorts of electric motors, especially stepper motors and the like in question. Instead of a belt other drive or coupling means such as chains and the like or other gear can be used.

As can be seen from the top view of 3 on a part of the rotary assembly 1 of the 1 and 2 namely the turntable 2 in connection with other components of the device according to the invention for mobile object detection, can on the turntable 2 in an object reception area 7 an object 9 can be arranged, which is to be imaged by the object detection system according to the invention. For this purpose, in the embodiment shown, two cameras 6 and 6 ' arranged, the recording direction, as can be seen from the side view of the 4 results, is aligned perpendicular to each other. Through the turntable 2 Can that be on the turntable 2 in the object recording area or area 7 arranged object 9 be rotated, so in particular by the camera 6 Recordings of different sides of the object, in particular two in two independent spatial directions in the plane parallel to the turntable to be recorded. In addition, the camera delivers 6 ' a shot from above, giving the object 9 of five pages assigned to independent spatial directions. In addition, the camera can 6 of course a two-dimensional all-round 360 ° view around the object 9 or record corresponding subareas.

As can be seen from the side view of 4 results, instead of two cameras 6 . 6 ' that can shoot at the same time, just a single camera 6 respectively. 6 ' be provided on a second rotary assembly 10 or a movement element 10 can be arranged for linear and / or arbitrarily guided movement, so that the camera 6 can take different positions. In the embodiment shown is a rail 10 provided in the form of a quarter circle, along the camera 6 can be moved so that the shooting direction of the camera 6 from the plane parallel to the turntable 2 can be swung out and thus three-dimensional representations are possible. The axis of rotation around which the camera 6 by means of the quadrant guide 10 can be pivoted, is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the turntable 2 , However, any forms of arrangements are conceivable by means of which the camera 6 or multiple cameras 6 . 6 ' in different positions above the turntable 2 can be moved.

The 5 shows a schematic representation of a device according to the invention with the rotating assembly 1 as they are in the 1 to 4 has been shown, in which on the turntable 2 an object 9 is arranged, so that upon rotation of the turntable 2 around the turning shaft 5 can be pivoted by 360 ° according to the indicated arrows.

The according to the 3 and 4 arranged cameras 6 and 6 ' can during the rotation of the object 9 appropriate shots of the object 9 make a variety of pictures or a video with shooting positions from different directions of the object 9 can be made.

For controlling the rotary arrangement 1 or the corresponding motor (in 5 not shown), as well as the pictures taken by the cameras 6 . 6 ' is a control and regulation unit 11 provided, which may be formed by a data processing device, which is equipped according to program technology. Through an input device, such as a keyboard 12 , may be the control unit 11 be adjusted so that the turntable 2 is rotated at a certain speed and / or at a certain angle and that at the same time the cameras 6 . 6 ' take appropriate pictures and / or videos of the object. The cameras 6 . 6 ' and the motor of the rotary assembly 1 are here via the signal and control lines 13 controlled accordingly, the signal and control line 13 at the same time the image signals of the cameras 6 . 6 ' receives. In the control and regulation unit corresponding memory modules are included, in which the recorded images can be stored.

At the same time, the device comprises a in the data processing system in which the control and Control unit is realized, realized storage unit, which is an interface to a publication site 15 on the Internet, such as an online store. In particular, the device is designed in such a way that by the control unit, by the cameras 6 . 6 ' taken pictures and / or videos directly in one on the keyboard 12 according to previously or subsequently selected shop or other place of publication be published on the Internet.

For example, the user of the inventive device for mobile object detection at the beginning of the object to be detected 9 on the turntable 2 turn off, via the keyboard 12 the control and / or regulating unit 11 announce which pictures or videos he receives from the object 9 want to record and what views of the object 9 to be represented by the pictures. Accordingly, the control and / or regulating unit 11 the camera 6 . 6 ' and the turntable 2 the rotary arrangement 1 control so that the appropriate correct images and / or videos can be recorded. The captured images and / or videos are then processed via the memory unit or its interface 14 immediately in one also through the keyboard 12 previously selected online store of the user set, so that the object 9 for example, can be sold. In addition, a database may be stored in the memory unit, in which additional information about the object 9 are included, which then also via the interface at the publication site 15 can be provided on the Internet, so for example to describe the object 9 can serve in an online store.

The embodiment incorporated in the 1 to 5 has been shown, refers to small objects 9 , which are easily movable and therefore easily on a turntable 2 can be arranged. However, if objects are to be detected that are more difficult to move and that can not be arranged on a conventional turntable due to their dimensions and / or their weight, the device may be designed differently, whereby only a reversal of the moving parts is realized, so that the object to be detected is fixed during acquisition while the camera or cameras are being moved.

Such an embodiment for large objects, such as furniture, cars, etc., is in the 6 to 8th shown. The corresponding device comprises a rotary arrangement 20 , at the now a camera 60 , as well as an optional additional camera 60 ' are arranged. The object to be detected 90 is immobile while looking at the camera 60 through the rotary assembly 20 around the object to be detected 90 can move. This is how, in particular from the 7 gives an engine 30 provided a bogie 51 with a turning shaft 50 moved around the axis of rotation, so that on the bogie 51 arranged camera 60 around the object 90 is moved around. At the same time, the camera arranged in the rotation axis also becomes 60 ' moved along its own axis.

The corresponding object detection system is in the 8th shown. Here again is a control and / or regulating unit 110 provided in the form of a corresponding programmatically set up data processing system, which via control and signal lines 130 . 130 ' both the cameras 60 . 60 ' controls and receives from them the signals, as well as the engine 30 controls accordingly. In addition, in turn, is a keyboard 120 for inputting commands by the user to the control and / or regulating unit 110 intended. Furthermore, the device also in this case comprises a memory unit, which is likewise implemented in the data processing system in terms of programming, and the interface 140 in the form of a corresponding network connection in wired form or as a wireless connection to the Internet and thus provides the possibility of the control and / or regulating unit 110 Captured images and / or videos directly into a selected publication location 150 to save on the internet. This publication location can be realized by a corresponding interface of the storage unit directly in the device according to the invention, when the device according to the invention for mobile object detection serves as an Internet server or the corresponding images and / or videos and additional information about the object 90 , which may be stored in a database of the storage unit, may be deposited with other providers on their Internet servers, such as online marketplaces, auction portals and the like, or for other media, such as print media. It can record all kinds of objects or even living models.

Even though the present invention with reference to the accompanying embodiments clearly described has been for the expert of course, that the invention is not limited to these embodiments, but that modifications or changes are possible in the way that made various combinations of the individual features and / or individual features can be omitted without the scope of protection of the attached Claims too leave.

Claims (16)

Device for visual object detection with at least one movement arrangement, in particular rotation arrangement ( 2 . 20 ) and at least one engine ( 3 . 30 ) for the automated drive of the movement arrangement and at least one camera ( 6 . 60 ) for visually detecting an object, wherein the camera is disposed with respect to or on the moving assembly such that an object disposed on or adjacent to the moving assembly can be detected by the camera. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the movement arrangement is a rotary arrangement and a rotatable plate ( 2 ) comprises a rotation axis, wherein on the plate an object receiving space is arranged. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the movement arrangement is a rotary arrangement and a bogie ( 20 ) with an axis of rotation, wherein at least one camera receiving station for arranging a camera is arranged on the bogie and wherein at least one object receiving station is arranged adjacent to the rotary arrangement. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one second movement arrangement ( 10 ), in particular rotation arrangement is provided which has a camera receiving station and / or an object receiving station in addition to the first rotating arrangement. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that in that the axis of rotation of the second rotary arrangement is transverse, in particular is arranged perpendicular to the first rotating assembly. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one movement arrangement and / or at a fixed location of the device lighting and / or Receiving means for Illuminants are arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device has at least one movement element to the linear and / or arbitrarily guided movement, to which at least one fastening element for at least one camera, for a lighting means and / or for a Object and / or at least one camera and / or a light source are arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the camera ( 6 ) is a photographic camera for taking individual images and / or a film camera for recording a video, in particular a digital camera. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device is a control and / or regulating device ( 11 . 110 ), in particular a control and / or regulating device implemented programmatically in a data processing system, which controls the at least one motor of the movement arrangement and the at least one camera such that a series of images or a film with images of the object from several sides, in particular different Pages can be recorded in one or more levels and / or independent spatial directions, in particular of five pages in independent spatial directions. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the device is a memory module for storage includes the captured images and / or videos. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device has a memory unit with at least one interface ( 14 . 140 ) to a publication location ( 15 . 150 ) on the Internet, in particular an online shop, wherein by means of the storage unit, the recorded images and / or videos are published directly on the Internet or stored in the online store. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device has a frame for the arrangement of Movement arrangement, in particular rotational arrangement, motor and / or object receiving space having. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device is portable or mobile is. Method for visual object detection, in which a device according to any one of the preceding claims is placed, at least one object at a Objektaufnahmeplatz is arranged and the object is automated with a camera from various pages is added. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that that over the control and / or regulating device a selection of the camera settings is made. Method according to one of Claims 14 or 15, characterized in that a publication location in the Internet is selected via the memory unit, so that the recorded images and / or videos are automatically stored on the Internet at the selected publication location after the start of the recording become.

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