DE112018006553T5 - SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE ACTIVATION OF A STORAGE PROCESS OF IMAGE INFORMATION - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a system and method for remote activation of storage of image information. According to the invention, it is a portable sensor device comprising at least one sensor that provides sensor signals, a processing unit for executing computer programs, a first memory unit for storing instructions for the computer programs and a wireless signal unit for communicating with external devices via a wireless connection . The system further comprises at least one second digital device comprising a recording device adapted to be placed in a mode of continuous acquisition of image information, a second storage unit and a wireless signaling system for communicating with external devices via a wireless connection. The processing unit in the portable sensor device is adapted to send commands via the wireless connection to the second digital device by means of one-way transmission in order to trigger storage of at least part of the continuously acquired image information in the memory of the at least one second device in response to the commands.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of invention

The invention relates to a system and method for remote activation of storage of image information.

More specifically, the invention relates to personal wearable devices and sports devices in which the user wishes to capture image information in the form of video recordings of performances and situations and store it for later viewing, editing and sharing.

Description of the prior art

Various approaches to the problem of capturing, editing, viewing, and sharing video information with personal devices are known. Such an approach is used in U.S. Patent No. 8613937 is presented where a management of broadcast and received video information with a mobile device is described. The content is not created or edited by the user in any way, but filtering and accounting functions are offered for the content as such.

Another approach is im U.S. Patent No. 8214139 in which a navigation device can be configured to trigger various actions based on GPS positioning, an identified change in position or acceleration. However, such recording devices are only triggered by position data, and the length of the film material is determined by external conditions.

Another approach is in the US patent application 2013/0343729 which describes a system for semi-automatic video editing. The system is based on an algorithm for evaluating and classifying the video content offered, which results in a compiled and edited version of the input material, which contains selected sequences of the original video material based on the plot, facial expressions, etc.

For sports and outdoor activities, it would often be desirable to collect memories in the form of video material, for example during a performance or a mountain tour. There is no shortage of cameras that can be used to take such recordings, including those built into smartphones and PDAs. Subsequent editing of such video material is time-consuming and cumbersome. During the training, it would also be important for the trainee and / or the trainer to record certain sequences of the performance, perhaps recorded several times, for later analysis. Long video sequences do not make it possible to easily recognize, isolate and view critical performance steps, the duration of which can only be fractions of a second.

There is therefore a need for a system that is able to record video clips only when they are needed, with little effort for the user and without having to hold the camera. It is also a requirement to keep the necessary editing to a minimum, which is why the video clips must have a length and timeline around the triggering event that is known in advance so that they can be easily browsed to accept or reject them.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is thus an object of the present invention to present a solution to the problems identified above, based on two separate devices with a wireless connection between them and on sensors connected to one or both of the devices. The system, the method and the devices according to the invention offer an efficient solution only for the collection of only relevant video material about triggered events during an exercise or an excursion of any kind. The video clips collected in this way can simply be chained together to form a "complete" story to narrate, or simply walk through to choose the most appropriate clips for instant network sharing or editing.

According to a first aspect of the invention, the inventive system for remote activation of a storage process for image information comprises a portable sensor device, comprising at least one sensor that provides sensor signals, a processing unit for executing computer programs, a first storage unit for storing instructions for the computer programs and a wireless signal unit to communicate with external devices over a wireless connection. It also comprises at least one second digital device comprising a recording device adapted to be placed in a mode of continuous acquisition of image information, a second storage unit and a wireless signaling system for communicating with external devices via a wireless connection.

The processing unit in the portable sensor device is adapted, based on the sensor signals, to send commands via the wireless connection to the second digital device by means of one-way transmission in order to, in response to the commands, store at least part of the continuously acquired image information in the memory of the trigger at least one second device.

It should be understood that the commands can be generated by any means in which a sensor detects a desired triggering event to store image information. Such sensors, which are included in the device, can track movements by measuring acceleration, directions by means of a magnetometer, location by means of a GPS sensor, altitude or changes in altitude by means of an air pressure sensor, and so on. The sensor device can also have a time switch function. Of course, the location of the sensor device can be chosen according to the sporting discipline or other movements during the performance that trigger the desired commands to be sent via a wireless connection.

The sensor device can be a sensor module that is detachably attached to a user's clothing or equipment, integrated into an item of clothing worn by the user, integrated into a shoe or other sports equipment of the user.

The second device can e.g. B. be one or more portable digital cameras or a smartphone that is equipped with at least one digital camera.

In some embodiments, the second device is adapted to store captured image information as video clips in its memory for a predetermined period of time before and / or after receiving a save command.

In some embodiments, the sensor device has a programming interface that enables a connection to an external computerized device. The external device, which can be a mobile phone, a wrist computer (smart watch) or a desk computer, has a user interface for adding and / or modifying computer program instructions and / or parameters for the wearable sensor device. The edited or added instructions and / or parameters are then stored in the first memory unit.

In some embodiments, the external computerized device that includes the programming interface may be the same second digital device that includes the recording device. In such a case, the external computerized device can be a portable digital camera or a cellular phone.

In some further embodiments, the portable sensor device comprises at least one 3D acceleration sensor and / or electromagnetic sensors for 3D detection of the direction of the earth's magnetic field.

The terms first storage unit and second storage unit must not be interpreted as just individual storage circuits. One or both of these storage units can instead be a removable storage card, such as a memory card. B. an SD card. A first and / or second memory unit can also be a separately addressable part, file or area in a larger memory space.

• - Bereitstellen einer tragbaren Sensorvorrichtung, umfassend mindestens einen Sensor, der Sensorsignale, eine Verarbeitungseinheit zum Ausführen von Computerprogrammen, eine erste Speichereinheit zum Speichern von Anweisungen für die Computerprogramme und eine drahtlose Signaleinheit zum Kommunizieren mit externen Vorrichtungen über eine drahtlose Verbindung;
• - Bereitstellen mindestens einer zweiten digitalen Vorrichtung, umfassend ein Aufzeichnungsgerät, das angepasst ist, um in eine kontinuierliche Erfassung von Bildinformationen versetzt zu werden, eine zweite Speichereinheit und ein drahtloses Signalsystem zum Kommunizieren mit externen Vorrichtungen über eine drahtlose Verbindung;
• - Erzeugen, in der tragbaren Vorrichtung, basierend auf den Sensorsignalen, von Befehlen, um ein Speichern von Bildinformationen in der zweiten Vorrichtung anzuweisen;
• - Übertragen der Befehle mittels Einwegübertragung über die drahtlose Verbindung an die zweite Vorrichtung;
• - Empfangen der Befehle in der mindestens einen zweiten Vorrichtung und, als Reaktion auf die Befehle, Auslösen eines Speicherns von mindestens einem Teil der kontinuierlich erfassten Bildinformationen in einem Speicher der mindestens einen zweiten Vorrichtung.

According to a second aspect of the invention, a method for activating a storage process for image information is provided, comprising the following steps:

• - Providing a portable sensor device, comprising at least one sensor, the sensor signals, a processing unit for executing computer programs, a first memory unit for storing instructions for the computer programs and a wireless signal unit for communicating with external devices via a wireless connection;
• - providing at least one second digital device comprising a recording device adapted to be put into continuous acquisition of image information, a second storage unit and a wireless signaling system for communicating with external devices via a wireless connection;
• Generating, in the portable device, based on the sensor signals, commands in order to instruct the storage of image information in the second device;
• Transmitting the commands to the second device by means of one-way transmission over the wireless connection;
• - Receiving the commands in the at least one second device and, in response to the commands, triggering storage of at least part of the continuously captured image information in a memory of the at least one second device.

The method according to the invention can include a further step of storing captured image information as video clips of a predetermined length in the at least one second device, each clip being captured over a predetermined period of time before and / or after a storage command has been issued.

The method according to the invention can have yet another step of adding and / or modifying computer program instructions and / or parameters via a programming interface in the sensor device with an external computerized device that has a user interface for the portable sensor device, and of storing the instructions and / or parameters in the first storage unit.

The invention has considerable advantages as an efficient solution for collecting only relevant video material about triggered events during an exercise or an excursion of any kind. The collected video clips are chained together and as such tell the "full" story of the event, but it is also very simple to step through them to select the most appropriate clip (s), e.g. B. for instant sharing over a network or editing.

With the help of the present invention, the user has to spend less time editing footage, capturing the moments he or she wants to save. The inventive concept also saves storage space on memory cards which are normally used in digital cameras. Using ready-made or self-created applications to manage the recording of footage, the user can define conditions under which the recording should take place.

It is an essential feature of the present invention that the recording device is adapted to be in a mode of continuous acquisition of image information. When the camera is on, it captures a certain amount of video material and keeps it in memory, with new material erasing the older one, like a continuous tape recording. Only when a command is issued to initiate storage of the captured image information is this stored permanently in the camera's memory. This enables the storage of video material that was captured immediately before the save command and also after the command. The recording duration, which of course can be set by the user and strongly depends on the type of event, can use the entire time of the period for storing the video signal until the output of the save command, the recording duration can be centered around the save command, the period can be with begin with the save command or any combination thereof.

For the purposes of this description and in this context, the terms “record” and “capture” are used as synonyms that describe the sequence of at least a temporary recording of video material in a recording device that is set to be in a continuous recording mode. The word “store” and all its derivatives including “storage” are used to refer to video material or video clips that are actually stored permanently for later viewing, editing and / or sharing.

The wireless communication system that provides a wireless connection can rely on radio technologies such as e.g. B. Bluetooth or RFID, or based on any short-range communication system.

Figure list

• 1 shows the main components of the system according to the invention;
• 2 shows a wristop computer and a camera unit according to the invention in greater detail;
• 3 Figure 3 shows an example of the system of the invention when worn by the user;
• 4th shows an example of a system according to the invention in which one component of the system is stationary;
• 5 Figure 12 is a schematic representation of video clips captured in accordance with the present invention;
• 6th Figure 3 shows a flow diagram of a video clip storage process according to the invention.
• 7th Figure 3 shows another example of the system of the invention when worn by the user;
• 8th shows the main components of the system according to the invention; and
• 9 Fig. 3 shows in greater detail a sensor unit suitable for use in the system according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In 1 the main components of an embodiment of the system according to the invention are shown: a portable sensor device 1 , one unity 2 containing a video camera and an external computerized device 3 . All connections between the devices need not be two-way communication. The portable sensor device 1 only sends commands to the camera unit 2 and receives nothing from her.

The general purpose computer or a service accessible therefrom via the Internet can be a programming interface for the portable sensor device 1 provide. Apart from the obvious requirements for entering configuration data, an important role is played by the programming interface in the computerized device 3 or the camera unit 2 , in some embodiments, and when so equipped, entering, setting, or editing computer program instructions and / or parameters for the various applications being executed in the wearable sensor device. These applications depend on the sensors available and the needs of the user, and the parameters can normally be sensor value trigger levels for activating the camera unit 2 , Recording times for video clips, etc.

It is clear that there is a two-way communication between the computerized device 3 and the portable sensor device 1 the use of a programming interface on the computerized system 3 allows to edit predefined applications running on the wearable sensor device 1 or can be used to add new applications. It is also within the scope of the present invention that the data and customized views are stored in a format that can be shared as files on other similar devices or social media or remote services e.g. B. can be transferred to the Internet for accounting and further processing.

In 2 is a portable sensor unit 1 and a camera unit 2 shown in greater detail. The portable sensor device computer 1 has a processing unit 21st to run computer programs and applications. A user interface unit 22nd can receive manual commands (on / off, start, reset, etc.) that can be sent by the user e.g. B. via push buttons 26th can be entered. A first storage unit 23 is intended for storing operating systems, application program code as well as instructions and parameters. A sensor interface 24 provides a wired connection to one or more built-in sensors (not shown). The sensors can typically be accelerometers, gyroscopes, or other orientation-sensing switches such as Compass, timers, GPS devices, shock sensors, inclinometers, etc.

A wireless signal unit 25th is used for one-way communication of commands to the camera unit 2 used over a wireless connection as indicated by the arrow L. is shown. The commands trigger storage of at least part of the continuously captured image information in a second storage unit of the camera unit 2 out.

The wireless communication protocol can be a Bluetooth LE or the proprietary ANT + protocol. These use DSSS modulation techniques (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) or an adaptive isochronous network configuration. Enabling descriptions of the necessary hardware for various wireless link implementations are e.g. Available, for example, in the Texas Instrument® Wireless Connectivity manual which contains IC circuitry and related hardware configurations for protocols operating in sub-1 and 2.4 GHz frequency bands such as: B. ANT ™, Bluetooth®, Bluetooth® low energy, RFID / NFC, PurePath ™ Wireless Audio, ZigBee®, IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee RF4CE, 6LoWPAN, Wi-Fi®, GPS.

The wireless signal unit 25th can also provide a programming interface that has a two-way connection to the external computerized device 3 allows, which has a user interface for adding and / or modifying computer program commands and / or parameters for the portable sensor device, as described above. The commands and / or parameters are in the first memory unit 23 saved. In the camera device 2 the required programming interface can be built-in via a wired or wireless connection to the portable sensor device 1 can be used.

3 shows a man on a snowboard with a portable sensor device 30th on his wrist and a camera 31 attached to the forehead with suitable fasteners. Of course, the camera can be attached to any part of clothing or the snowboard. The wireless connection L. enables wireless communication of the device 30th to 31 . The portable sensor device 30th sends instructions to the camera 31 to start saving video clips when the ground speed, vertical speed, or acceleration (on a steep slope) exceeds a certain limit, or gravity (lack of vertical acceleration) is zero or below a certain limit, which indicates that the snowboarder makes a jump in the air. The trip function can be based on any physical variable that can be sensed by the sensors, and the trip rules can be created by an editing function to account for any combination of such variables, as explained later in the examples. Design and editing software for the triggers are known as such in the art and are e.g. In the external computerized device 3 as shown in 1 , or in a camera unit 2 such as B. a mobile phone that comes with a camera and a programming interface application for the portable sensor device 30th is equipped, stored.

The camera interprets the performance 31 received command signals and the storage of image information is initiated.

In 4th shows the use of the present inventive system in a downhill ski-related embodiment in which the camera 41 stationary and the wearable sensor device attached to the wrist (or elsewhere) of a user 40 is pressed to the camera 41 over the wireless connection L. activate and save a clip when the user approaches or crosses the line of sight of the camera. In this way, repetitive recordings such. B. be made for training and comparison purposes. It is obvious that, within the scope of the invention, any number of cameras can be placed at a distance from one another or at different angles to a performance location or along a route. The cameras can be triggered manually or automatically, e.g. B. by proximity sensors. The conditions at some credit points, such as B. at a launch pad, easily create conditions that the sensors in the portable sensor device 41 trigger the camera to save the event. Other credit points to be monitored, e.g. B. on board a sailing ship, are more likely to be triggered manually or by approach.

5 is a schematic and exemplary representation of video clips VC1 ... VC6, which are stored in a semiconductor or magnetic memory. The thumbnail icons T1 - T6 showing the content of each video clip can be viewed for an instant decision on how to handle each clip. Of course, there are a variety of editing techniques, and it is beyond the scope of the present invention to delve into how video clips are managed in detail.

6th Figure 3 shows a flow diagram of the basic video clip storage method according to the invention. In step 60 monitors the portable sensor device 1 from 2 the sensor signals. If the input signals during test 61 exceed the preset trigger threshold at the beginning of storage of video material, a command is issued for this purpose in 62 and in step 63 to the camera unit 2 transmitted. In this example, the camera unit records the next 15 seconds of video and saves it along with the previous 15 seconds in a video clip, as shown in 5 is shown. Obviously, and just as well, the entire length of the clip of video footage captured prior to the command could be saved and stopped at the command. Conversely, the entire length of the clip of video material captured after the command could be saved and stopped after a predetermined time.

EXAMPLES

Ski stunts

 //wenn der Benutzer länger als 2 Sekunden in Bewegung und in freiem Fall ist: nimm
 auf 30 Sekunden vorher und 30 Sekunden danach einen Filmclip.
 wenn (SUUNTO_SPEED > 10 && SUUNTO_G[2] < 1) {
 ACTIVATE.CAMERA_AFTERTHOUGHT(30);
 aufgezeichnete Clips = aufgezeichnete Clips+1;
 //anzeigen, wie viele Clips aufgenommen wurden
 RESULT = aufgezeichnete Clips; 

 }

A user wants to record their best jumps / stunts. If after each successful jump a key 26th is pressed, 30 seconds of the video footage recorded before the button was pressed is saved. The user can predefine the length of the stored footage.

 // if the user is on the move for more than 2 seconds and in free fall: take
 on 30 seconds before and 30 seconds after a film clip.
 if (SUUNTO_SPEED> 10 && SUUNTO_G [2] <1) {
 ACTIVATE.CAMERA_AFTERTHOUGHT (30);
 recorded clips = recorded clips + 1;
 // show how many clips were recorded
 RESULT = recorded clips; 

 } 

Use of a stationary and a mobile device

Here, a user wants to receive short clips without the need / ability to manipulate the wearable sensor device on the go. The proximity determination can be based on measuring the signal strength, or it can be based on location using GPS. For example, the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) standard has proximity sensors. Other options based on signal strength include ultrasonic sensing e.g. B. in underwater applications or short range inductive wireless (telemetric) devices. In location-based proximity sensing, both the portable sensor device and the camera can have GPS capabilities, or only the device that is moving, provided that the position of the stationary device is fed into the GPS navigator.

 //wenn sich der Benutzer der Kamera nähert, die Aufnahme beginnen.
 wenn (SUUNTO_PROXIMITY <15 && Aufnahme == 0){
 ACTIVA TE.CAMERA _RECORD();
 Aufnahme = 1;
 //wenn sich der Benutzer entfernt hat, die Aufnahme stoppen
 } wenn sonst (SUUNTO_PROXIMITY >15 && Aufnahme == 1){
 ACTIVATE.CAMERA_STOP();
 Aufnahme = 0;
 }

Snowboarding with a camera attached to the helmet, divers swimming past a stationary camera, sailing boats passing a turning point buoy are examples of useful applications in this regard. It is also possible to film a skateboard trick with a camera mounted on the rail, e.g. . B. with the following code:

 // when the user approaches the camera, start recording.
 if (SUUNTO_PROXIMITY <15 && recording == 0) {
 ACTIVA TE.CAMERA _RECORD ();
 Inclusion = 1;
 // when the user is gone, stop recording
 } if else (SUUNTO_PROXIMITY> 15 && recording == 1) {
 ACTIVATE.CAMERA_STOP ();
 Inclusion = 0;
 } 

Mountain bike

 wenn (SUUNTO_SPEED >30 && Aufnahme == 0) {
 ACTIVATE.CAMERA_RECORD();
 Aufnahme = 1;
 } wenn sonst (SUUNTO_SPEED <20 && Aufnahme == 1){
 ACTIVATE.CAMERA_STOP();
 Aufnahme = 0;
 }

The user wants to film the downhill routes (while maintaining a high speed) of a mountain bike ride. He wants to automatically control the camera when his hands cannot be taken off the handlebars.

 if (SUUNTO_SPEED> 30 && recording == 0) {
 ACTIVATE.CAMERA_RECORD ();
 Inclusion = 1;
 } if else (SUUNTO_SPEED <20 && recording == 1) {
 ACTIVATE.CAMERA_STOP ();
 Inclusion = 0;
 } 

During such a trail, the user is likely to want to record the best views, spots, jumps, etc. Here the buttons of the portable sensor device can be used to mark the spots for later editing. The bookmarks can be saved in the camera memory as short clips for faster editing.

• Das erfindungsgemäße System, wie es von einer Person 70 in 7 benutzt wird, besteht aus tragbaren Sensorvorrichtungen 71, 72 und/oder 73, die in die Ausrüstung integriert werden können, wie z. B. in einen Schuh (Sensor 71), ein Kleidungsstück (Sensor 72), oder abnehmbar am Körper getragen werden können (Sensor 73), oder einfach in einer Tasche (nicht gezeigt). Wenn ein Sensor 71 - 73 Beschleunigungssensoren beinhaltet, kann seine Position an der Person oder an dem Sportgerät vorzugsweise entsprechend der Sportdisziplin oder anderen Bewegungen während der Leistung gewählt werden, die die gewünschten Befehle auslösen, die über die drahtlose Verbindung 76 an eine digitale Aufzeichnungsvorrichtung gesendet werden, hier dargestellt als ein Smartphone 74, das an einem Stock 75 befestigt ist. Als Reaktion auf solche Befehle wird die Kamera in der Vorrichtung 74 ausgelöst, um in ihrem Speicher (einer zweiten Speichereinheit) einen vordefinierten Teil der kontinuierlich erfassten Bildinformationen zu speichern. Selbstverständlich kann eine Kamera 74 auch an der Person 70 getragen werden, wie es in 3 gezeigt ist.

With reference to 7th - 9 A further embodiment of the system and method according to the invention for the remote-controlled activation of a storage process for image information is shown and is described herein as follows:

• The system according to the invention as it is by a person 70 in 7th used consists of portable sensor devices 71 , 72 and or 73 that can be integrated into the equipment, such as B. in a shoe (sensor 71 ), a piece of clothing (sensor 72 ), or can be worn detachably on the body (sensor 73 ), or simply in a bag (not shown). If a sensor 71-73 Contains acceleration sensors, its position on the person or on the sports device can preferably be selected according to the sports discipline or other movements during the performance, which trigger the desired commands via the wireless connection 76 to a digital recording device, shown here as a smartphone 74 that on a stick 75 is attached. In response to such commands, the camera in the device is activated 74 triggered in order to store a predefined part of the continuously recorded image information in its memory (a second memory unit). Of course, a camera can 74 also in the person 70 be worn as it is in 3 is shown.

The sensor device 71-73 comprises at least one sensor. The sensors included in the device can track movements by measuring acceleration, directions by means of a magnetometer, location by means of a GPS sensor, altitude or changes in altitude using an air pressure sensor, and so on. The sensor device can also have a timer function that can send out one or intermittent multiple commands at one or more predetermined time (s), or it can e.g. B. delay the sending of a command with a predetermined time delay after the triggering event has occurred.

The receiving device 74 can perform additional calculations based on commands received over the wireless connection. When commands are sent in a sequence, e.g. Based on a timed function or asynchronously when sequential trigger events occur, the receiving device can measure the received signal strength and begin storing the continuously captured image information when the signal strength is e.g. B. reached a predefined threshold. Similar location-based calculations can be performed based on a GPS sensor set, for example, to send a command when it reaches a certain location.

Like it in conjunction with 1 is explained, a programming interface can be on a separate computerized system or in the camera 74 built-in to edit applications used in the portable sensor device 74 are executed. Such a programming interface is z. B. a software that is able to use a wired or wireless interface 25th , 93 of the portable sensor device to the first storage unit (points 23 and 92 in 2 or. 9 ) in the portable sensor device and to save the additions / changes made in this first memory unit.

With reference to 8th the system according to the invention shown comprises a portable sensor device 80 , here attached to a chest strap 81 , a one-way wireless connection 82 and a recorder 83 .

The sensor device is now in conjunction with 9 described in more detail. The sensor device 90 comprises at least one sensor 91 , a processing unit 94 for executing computer programs, a first storage unit 92 for storing instructions for the computer programs and a wireless signal unit 93 for communicating with external devices over a one-way wireless connection 95 . The processing unit 94 is adapted to, based on sensor signals received from the sensor (s) 91 commands are received over the wireless connection 95 to a second digital device 74 , 83 in order to trigger storage of at least part of the continuously captured image information in a memory of the second digital device in response to these commands.

According to some embodiments, the sensor device is a sensor module that is detachably attached to a user's clothing or equipment. According to some embodiments, the sensor device is a sensor module that is integrated into an item of clothing worn by the user. According to some further embodiments, the sensor device is a sensor module that is integrated into a shoe of the user. According to some embodiments, the sensor device can also be a sensor module that is integrated into a sports device used by the user.

The second digital device is a portable digital camera in accordance with some embodiments 83 . In some embodiments, the second digital device is a smartphone 74 equipped with at least one digital camera. In some embodiments, the second device can be more than one digital camera.

According to the invention, the second digital device can be suitable for storing captured image information as video clips for a predetermined period of time before and / or after receiving a save command in its memory, as in connection with 6th is explained.

• - Bereitstellen einer tragbaren Sensorvorrichtung 71 - 73; 80; 90, umfassend mindestens einen Sensor 91, der Sensorsignale bereitstellt, eine Verarbeitungseinheit 94 zum Ausführen von Computerprogrammen, eine erste Speichereinheit 92 zum Speichern von Anweisungen für die Computerprogramme und eine drahtlose Signaleinheit 93 zum Kommunizieren mit externen Vorrichtungen 74, 83 über eine drahtlose Verbindung 76, 82, 95;
• - Bereitstellen mindestens einer zweiten digitalen Vorrichtung 74, 83, umfassend ein Aufzeichnungsgerät, das angepasst ist, um in eine kontinuierliche Erfassung von Bildinformationen versetzt zu werden, eine zweite Speichereinheit und ein drahtloses Signalsystem zum Kommunizieren mit externen Vorrichtungen über eine drahtlose Verbindung;
• - Erzeugen, in der tragbaren Sensorvorrichtung 71 - 73; 80; 90, basierend auf den Sensorsignalen, von Befehlen, um ein Speichern von Bildinformationen in der zweiten Vorrichtung 74, 83 anzuweisen;
• - Übertragen der Befehle mittels Einwegübertragung von Informationen über die drahtlose Verbindung 76, 82, 95 an die zweite Vorrichtung;
• - Empfangen der Befehle in der mindestens einen zweiten Vorrichtung 74, 83 und, als Reaktion auf die Befehle, Auslösen eines Speicherns von mindestens einem Teil der kontinuierlich erfassten Bildinformationen in einem Speicher der mindestens einen zweiten Vorrichtung.

According to the method according to the invention, the activation of a storage process for image information comprises the following steps:

• - Providing a portable sensor device 71-73 ; 80 ; 90 , comprising at least one sensor 91 , which provides sensor signals, a processing unit 94 for executing computer programs, a first storage unit 92 for storing instructions for the computer programs and a wireless signal unit 93 to communicate with external devices 74 , 83 over a wireless connection 76 , 82 , 95 ;
• - Providing at least one second digital device 74 , 83 comprising a recording device adapted to be placed in continuous acquisition of image information, a second storage unit, and a wireless signaling system for communicating with external devices via a wireless link;
• - Generate in the portable sensor device 71-73 ; 80 ; 90 , based on the sensor signals, of commands to store image information in the second device 74 , 83 to instruct;
• - Transmitting the commands by means of one-way transmission of information over the wireless link 76 , 82 , 95 to the second device;
• - Receiving the commands in the at least one second device 74 , 83 and, in response to the commands, triggering storage of at least a portion of the continuously captured image information in a memory of the at least one second device.

With the second digital recording device 74 , 83 it is assumed here by default that it has a second memory unit in order to acquire selected image information and to store it in a predetermined manner upon instruction, e.g. B. as clips, as it is in conjunction with 5 and 6th is discussed. The captured image information can thus be stored as video clips with a predetermined length. Each clip can thus be recorded for a predetermined period of time before and / or after a save command has been issued.

It is to be understood that the embodiments of the disclosed invention are not limited to the particular systems and method steps disclosed herein, but are extended to their equivalents as will be recognized by those skilled in the art. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used only for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting.

Reference in this specification to an embodiment or an embodiment means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearances of the terms “in one embodiment” or “in one embodiment” in different places in this description do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment.

In addition, various embodiments and examples for the present invention as well as alternatives for the various components thereof may be mentioned herein. It is to be understood that such embodiments, examples and alternatives are not to be understood as factual equivalents of one another, but rather are to be viewed as independent and autonomous representations of the present invention.

In addition, the described features, structures, or features can be combined in a suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided such as: B. Examples of lengths, widths, shapes, etc., to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail in order to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.

While the above examples illustrate the principles of the present invention in one or more specific applications, those skilled in the art will understand that numerous changes in the form, use and details of implementation without the exercise of the ability of the invention and without departing from the principles and concepts of the invention can be made. Accordingly, it is not intended that the invention be limited except as by the claims set forth below.

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• US 8613937 [0003]
• US 8214139 [0004]
• US 2013/0343729 [0005]

Claims (21)

A system for remotely activating image information storage, comprising: a portable sensor device comprising at least one sensor that provides sensor signals, a processing unit for executing computer programs, a first memory unit for storing instructions for the computer programs and a wireless signal unit for communicating with external devices via a wireless connection; at least one second digital device comprising a recording device adapted to be placed in a mode of continuous acquisition of image information, a second storage unit and a wireless signaling system for communicating with external devices via a wireless connection; wherein the processing unit in the portable sensor device is adapted to send, based on the sensor signals, via one-way transmission commands over the wireless connection to the second digital device in order to, in response to the commands, store at least part of the continuously acquired image information in the memory to trigger the at least one second device. System according to Claim 1 wherein the commands are generated by sensor signals that track the movements, proximity or location of a user wearing the wearable sensor device. System according to Claim 2 wherein the sensor device is a sensor module that is detachably attached to clothing or equipment of a user. System according to Claim 2 wherein the sensor device is a sensor module that is integrated into an item of clothing worn by the user. System according to Claim 2 , wherein the sensor device is a sensor module that is integrated into a shoe of the user. System according to Claim 2 , wherein the sensor device is a sensor module that is integrated into a sports device used by the user. System according to one of the Claims 1 - 6th wherein the second device is a digital camera. System according to one of the Claims 1 - 6th , wherein the second device is a smartphone equipped with at least one digital camera. System according to one of the Claims 1 - 6th wherein the second device includes more than one digital camera. System according to one of the Claims 1 to 9 , wherein the at least one second device is adapted to store captured image information as video clips in its memory for a predetermined period of time before and / or after receiving a storage command. System according to one of the Claims 1 to 10 wherein the sensor device has a programming interface which is connected to an external computerized device having a user interface for adding and / or modifying computer program instructions and / or parameters for the portable sensor device and for storing the instructions and / or parameters in the first Storage unit allows. System according to one of the Claims 1 to 10 wherein the external computerized device comprising the programming interface is a mobile phone. System according to one of the Claims 1 to 10 wherein the external computerized device comprising the programming interface is a wristop computer. System according to one of the Claims 1 to 10 wherein the external computerized device comprising the programming interface is a desktop computer. System according to one of the Claims 11 to 14th wherein the external computerized device comprising the programming interface and the second digital device comprising the recording device are the same device. System according to Claim 15 wherein the external computerized device comprising the programming interface is a portable digital camera or a cellular phone. System according to one of the Claims 1 to 15th wherein the wearable sensor device comprises at least one 3D accelerometer sensor. System according to one of the Claims 1 to 15th wherein the portable sensor device comprises electromagnetic sensors for 3D detection of the direction of the earth's magnetic field. Method for activating a storage process for image information, comprising the following steps: - Providing a portable sensor device comprising at least one sensor, the sensor signals, a processing unit for executing computer programs, a first memory unit for storing instructions for the computer programs and a wireless signal unit for communicating with external devices via a wireless connection; - providing at least one second digital device comprising a recording device adapted to be put into continuous acquisition of image information, a second storage unit and a wireless signaling system for communicating with external devices via a wireless connection; Generating, in the portable device, based on the sensor signals, commands in order to instruct the storage of image information in the second device; Transmitting the commands to the second device by means of one-way transmission over the wireless connection; - Receiving the commands in the at least one second device and, in response to the commands, triggering storage of at least part of the continuously captured image information in a memory of the at least one second device. Procedure according to Claim 19 , comprising the step of storing captured image information as video clips of a predetermined length in the at least one second device, each clip being captured over a predetermined period of time before and / or after a storage command has been issued. Procedure according to Claim 19 or 20th , comprising the step of adding and / or modifying computer program instructions and / or parameters via a programming interface in the sensor device with an external computerized device having a user interface for the portable sensor device, and storing the instructions and / or parameters in the first memory unit .

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