JP2000138859A - Photograph device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a user to photograph an object at a place which is remote from the photograph device. SOLUTION: In this photograph device, a remote controller is provided with a positional signal output means 110, that periodically or continuously outputs a signal indicating the position of the remote controller, a photographing signal generating means 120 that generates a signal through the operation of a photographer, a photographing signal output means 130 that outputs a signal from the photographing signal generating means 120 as a photographing signal, a video information input means 150 that receives information from a photographing means 400, and a video information display means 140 that displays information entered by the video input means 150. A drive means 300 is provided with a positional signal detection means 210, that detects a signal from the positional signal output means 110, an arithmetic means 21 that calculates the drive direction and drive distance of the drive means 300, on the basis of the signal detected by the positional signal detection means 210, and a drive signal output means 22 that outputs the direction and distance signal calculated by the arithmetic means 21 to the drive means 300.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a photographing device such as a camera or a video.

[0002]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to enable photographing at a place remote from a photographing apparatus. That is, one of the objects is to enable the photographer to take a photograph while becoming a subject. It is another object of the present invention to be able to see landscapes and road conditions that cannot be seen from the vehicle interior while staying in the vehicle interior.

[0003]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A photographing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention comprises a photographing means such as a video or camera for storing or photographing an image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy; It comprises a driving unit for directing the object to the direction, and a remote controller for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing unit and a position signal to the driving unit, and the photographer operates the remote controller to perform photographing while the photographer himself becomes a subject. A remote control, wherein the remote control periodically or continuously outputs a signal for informing a position of the remote control, a position signal output unit, a photographing signal generating unit that generates a signal by a photographer's operation, A photographing signal output unit that outputs a signal from a photographing signal generating unit as a photographing signal; a video information input unit that receives information from the photographing unit; And an image information display means for displaying information input by broadcast input means, said driving means,
Position signal detecting means for detecting a signal from the position signal output means; calculating means for calculating a driving direction and a driving distance of the driving means from the signal detected by the position signal detecting means; and a direction calculated by the calculating means And a drive signal output means for outputting a distance signal to the drive means.

A photographing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention comprises: photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, film, or floppy;
A photographing apparatus comprising: a driving unit for directing the photographing unit in the direction of a subject; and a remote controller for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing unit. The photographer operates the remote controller so that the photographer himself can photograph while becoming a subject. The remote control includes a photographing signal generating unit that generates a signal by a photographer's operation, a photographing signal output unit that outputs a signal from the photographing signal generating unit as a photographing signal, and an image that receives information of the photographing unit. Information input means, and video information display means for displaying information input by the video information input means, position detection means for detecting the position of the remote control from a signal emitted from the remote control, and the position detection means Driving direction of the driving means from the detected signal,
Calculating means for calculating a driving distance; driving signal output means for outputting a direction and distance signal calculated by the calculating means to the driving means; photographing signal input means for inputting a signal from the photographing signal output means; The image processing apparatus further includes: a photographing control unit that receives a signal from a photographing signal input unit and outputs a photographing signal; and a video information output unit that outputs information from the photographing unit to the video information input unit.

A remote controller according to a third embodiment of the present invention is a remote controller for operating a photographing means such as a video or camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, a floppy or the like. Display means for displaying an operation state of the remote controller.

[0006] A photographing apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention comprises: photographing means such as a video or camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, film, or floppy;
A remote controller that outputs a photographing signal to the photographing unit; and a driving unit that directs the photographing unit to a position of a subject according to a signal from the remote controller. It is characterized by being able to.

[0007] A photographing apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention comprises: photographing means such as a video or camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, film, or floppy;
A remote control having position signal output means for periodically or continuously outputting a signal indicating the position of the remote control, and detecting a signal from the position signal output means and driving the photographing device toward the position of the remote control And driving means for performing the operation.

[0008] A photographing apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention comprises: photographing means such as a video or camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, film, or floppy;
A photographing apparatus comprising: a remote controller that outputs a photographing signal to the photographing unit. The remote controller includes a photographing signal generating unit that generates a signal by a photographer's operation, and a signal from the photographing signal generating unit as a photographing signal. A photographing signal output unit that outputs, a video information input unit that receives information of the photographing unit, and a video information display unit that displays information input by the video information input unit, wherein the photographing unit includes:
A photographing signal input unit for inputting a signal from the photographing signal output unit, a photographing control unit for receiving a signal from the photographing signal input unit and outputting a photographing signal, and transmitting the information from the photographing unit to the video information input unit. Video information output means for outputting to the

[0009] A photographing apparatus according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention comprises: photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, film, or floppy;
A photographing device comprising a remote controller that outputs a photographing signal to the photographing means, and a photographer can perform photographing while operating as a subject by operating the remote controller.The remote controller is operated by a photographer. A photographing signal generating means for generating a photographing start signal for starting photographing, a photographing end signal for ending photographing, or a photographing signal for performing photographing; and a photographing signal output means for outputting a signal from the photographing signal generating means as a photographing signal. Wherein the photographing means has a photographing signal input means for inputting a signal from the photographing signal output means, and receives a signal from the photographing signal input means and outputs a photographing start signal, a photographing end signal, or a photographing signal. And photographing control means.

An image taking apparatus according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention comprises: an image taking means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy;
A photographing device comprising a remote controller that outputs a photographing signal to the photographing means, and a photographer can perform photographing while operating as a subject by operating the remote controller.The remote controller is operated by a photographer. A photographing start signal for starting photographing, a photographing end signal for ending photographing, a magnification change signal for enlarging or reducing a subject, and a photographing signal generation for generating a signal for instructing to perform photographing once or a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. Means, and a photographing signal output means for outputting a signal from the photographing signal generating means as a photographing signal, wherein the photographing means comprises: a photographing signal input means for inputting a signal from the photographing signal output means; Receiving a signal from the signal input means, a photographing start signal, a photographing end signal, a magnification change signal, and photographing once or a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time And having a photographing control means for outputting a signal indicative of and.

A photographing apparatus according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention includes a recording operation section for recording a picture together with an image display section for displaying photographed contents or a zooming operation section for enlarging or reducing an image. It is characterized in that it is provided on a remote controller separate from a photographing means such as a video or a camera which is stored or projected on a recording medium such as a floppy disk.

A photographing apparatus according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention is a photographing apparatus provided with photographing means for photographing a subject, and fixing means for mounting and fixing the photographing means,
The fixing means has a terminal on an upper surface on which the photographing means is mounted, and takes out a photographing signal from the photographing means by inserting the terminal into a bottom of the photographing means, and electrically connects the photographing means by a radio signal or a signal line. And outputting a photographing signal to an image display unit connected to the terminal.

According to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention, in the photographing apparatus according to the tenth embodiment, a recording operation unit for performing recording and a zooming operation unit for enlarging or reducing an image are provided.
The image is stored on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, a floppy or the like, and is provided on a remote controller separate from a photographing means such as a video camera or a camera.

A photographing apparatus according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention is a photographing apparatus having photographing means for photographing a subject and remote control means for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means. , The remote control means, or both the remote control means and the photographing means.

A remote controller according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention is a remote controller for operating a photographing means such as a video or a camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, a floppy or the like. And a position signal transmitting means for outputting a signal continuously or periodically.

A photographing apparatus according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention comprises: a photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or photographing a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy; and a photographing signal output to the photographing means. A photographing apparatus that has a remote control that performs photographing while the photographer operates as a subject by operating the remote control. Signal for starting shooting, a shooting end signal for ending shooting, a magnification change signal for enlarging or reducing a subject, and a signal for instructing shooting once or a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. And a display means for visually confirming that the photographing signal generating means has been operated.

A photographing apparatus according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention comprises: a photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or photographing a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy; and a photographing signal output to the photographing means. A photographing apparatus that has a remote control that performs photographing while the photographer operates as a subject by operating the remote control. Signal for starting shooting, a shooting end signal for ending shooting, a magnification change signal for enlarging or reducing a subject, and a signal for instructing shooting once or a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. And a display means for visually confirming an operation state of the photographing means, such as during photographing or stopping. To.

A photographing apparatus according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention is a photographing apparatus having photographing means for photographing a subject, and driving means for changing a photographing direction of the photographing means, wherein the driving means is driven. The photographing is performed by the photographing means after the photographing is completed.

A photographing apparatus according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention includes a photographing means such as a video or camera for storing or photographing a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, a floppy or the like, and changing a photographing direction of the photographing means. A photographing apparatus that has a driving unit that performs photographing while operating as a subject by operating the remote controller.
A driving signal output unit for operating the driving unit is provided in the remote controller for operating the photographing unit.

An imaging apparatus according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention includes: an imaging unit for imaging a subject; a driving unit for changing an imaging direction of the imaging unit; and a transmitting unit for outputting a position signal. What is claimed is: 1. A photographing apparatus for operating said driving means in response to a signal from said transmitting means, comprising a plurality of said transmitting means, and selectively switching a plurality of said transmitting means, or a switching means for giving priority to one of said transmitting means. Is provided.

In the fixing device according to a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention, a terminal for taking out a photographing signal from the photographing means is provided on the upper surface on which the photographing means is mounted, and the terminal can be inserted into the bottom of the photographing means. It is characterized by having a simple configuration.

A photographing apparatus according to a twentieth embodiment of the present invention is provided with an image display means and an operation means for operating a photographing position in a vehicle interior. A driving unit for changing the photographing position of the photographing unit by a signal, and an obstacle detecting device for detecting an obstacle are provided, and when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detecting unit, a warning by sound or light is issued to the vehicle interior. Irrespective of whether the operation is performed or the operation is performed in the vehicle interior, the photographing unit drives the driving unit in a direction to avoid an obstacle.

A photographing apparatus according to a twenty-first embodiment of the present invention has photographing means for photographing a subject, and remote control means for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means, wherein the remote control means is provided with a predetermined signal. It is characterized in that it has a function of continuously photographing a predetermined number of images at time intervals.

According to a twenty-second embodiment of the present invention, in the photographing apparatus according to the twenty-first embodiment, the remote control means comprises: a continuous shooting interval adjusting means for adjusting the predetermined time interval; Is provided with means for changing the number of continuous shots.

A photographing apparatus according to a twenty-third embodiment of the present invention has photographing means for photographing a subject, and remote control means for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means, and is output from the remote control means. The photographing signal is characterized by terminating the photographing after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of photographing.

According to a twenty-fourth embodiment of the present invention, in the photographing apparatus of the twenty-third embodiment, a photographing time adjusting means for adjusting a predetermined time from the start of photographing of a photographing signal output from the remote control means. It is characterized by having.

A photographing apparatus according to a twenty-fifth embodiment of the present invention has photographing means for photographing a subject, and remote control means for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means, and is output from the remote control means. The photographing signal is characterized in that photographing and stopping are periodically or irregularly repeated after the photographing is started.

According to a twenty-sixth embodiment of the present invention, in the photographing apparatus according to the twenty-fifth embodiment, there is provided a time adjusting means for adjusting a photographing time or a stop time of a photographing signal output from the remote control means. It is characterized by.

A photographing apparatus according to a twenty-seventh embodiment of the present invention has photographing means for photographing a subject, and remote control means for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means. , A second voice input unit provided integrally or detachably with the remote control unit, or a third voice input unit provided completely independently of the photographing unit and the remote control unit. A photographing apparatus including any or all of the sound input means, wherein the sound input switching means for switching the sound input means is an ON / OFF means for determining whether or not to perform recording; Means for selecting whether or not to use interlocking switching means, which input means to use when there are multiple voice input means, or which to use together, or sound level for simultaneous recording from more than one Characterized by comprising one or more means of the input signal switching means that allows the strength adjustment.

A photographing apparatus according to a twenty-eighth embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that a terminal provided on a fixing means on which the photographing means is mounted is configured to be insertable at the bottom, and a photographing signal is taken out by the terminal. I do.

The support of the photographing apparatus according to the twenty-ninth embodiment of the present invention is a support having a photographing means for photographing a subject mounted thereon and having driving means for changing the photographing direction of the photographing means. The support has legs on the outer periphery, and a battery is provided in a ground portion provided at a lower end of the leg or at a lower portion of the support.

A support according to a thirtieth embodiment of the present invention is a support such as a tripod having three feet which can be radially spread and mounted with photographing means on an upper part thereof. A connection unit for operating photographing means such as a recording operation unit for performing recording and a zooming operation unit for enlarging or reducing an image is provided.

A remote controller according to a thirty-first embodiment of the present invention is a remote controller for operating a photographing means such as a video or a camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, a floppy or the like. After receiving the output signal transmitted from the remote controller, an output signal for confirming the reception is received by a receiving means, and a display means for displaying the received information is provided.

In a remote controller according to a thirty-second embodiment of the present invention, after an output signal transmitted from the remote controller is received, an output signal for confirming the reception is received by a receiver.
Display means for displaying the received information is provided.

A remote controller according to a thirty-third embodiment of the present invention comprises: a photographing signal generating means for generating a signal by a photographer's operation; and a photographing signal output means for outputting a signal from the photographing signal generating means as a photographing signal. A video information input means for receiving information from the photographing means; and a video information display means for displaying information input by the video information input means.

A photographing apparatus according to a thirty-fourth embodiment of the present invention comprises a photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or imprinting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy; A driving means for directing,
A photographing device, comprising: a remote controller that outputs a photographing signal to the photographing means, wherein the photographer operates the remote controller to photograph while the photographer himself becomes a subject. And a photographing signal output means for outputting a signal from the photographing signal generating means as a photographing signal.

A photographing apparatus according to a thirty-fifth embodiment of the present invention comprises a photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or projecting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy; A driving means for directing,
A photographing device, comprising: a remote controller that outputs a photographing signal to the photographing means, wherein the photographer operates the remote controller to photograph while the photographer himself becomes a subject. A photographing signal generating means for generating a photographing signal, a photographing signal outputting means for outputting a signal from the photographing signal generating means as a photographing signal, a video information inputting means for receiving information from the photographing means, and an input by the video information inputting means. Video information display means for displaying the obtained information.

[0038]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Embodiment 1) The present invention is based on the premise that the present invention has a photographing means 400 for storing or imprinting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy disk such as a video camera. And, the operation functions necessary for this shooting,
The remote control means 100 is provided separately from the photographing means main body. Here, the term “separate” refers to components that are not mechanically integrated but are electrically connected by a signal line or a wireless signal. For example, even if it can be mechanically coupled depending on the use application, it is a separate category as long as it has a separating function. Further, in order to enable the photographing operation by the remote control means 100, a position detecting means 200 for detecting the position of the remote control means 100 and the photographing means 400 to the remote control means 100 by a signal from the position detecting means 200. And a driving unit 300 for directing.

(Embodiment 2) Note that there is another means that enables the photographing operation by the remote operation means 100 without having the position detection means 200. That is, video information display means for displaying the content of the image to be captured by the image capturing means 400 while the image capturing is stopped or the content of the image captured during the image capture by displaying images, numerical values, and the like, and driving means 300 based on the image information display means. By operating means for controlling the In this case, there is an annoyance that the photographer has to operate the operation means while watching the video information display means, but there is an effect that a reliable photographing can be performed.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 3 shows another embodiment. The remote control means 100 includes a position signal output means 110
And photographing signal generating means 120, photographing signal output means 13
0, video information display means 140, video information input means 1
50. The position signal output means 110 outputs sound waves, light, infrared rays, radio waves, etc.
It conveys the position of 0. Position signal output means 110
Is preferably output continuously or at predetermined time intervals. This is because the photographing unit 400 can always be turned in the direction in which the subject is located.
If a signal is outputted from the photographing signal output means 130 at the same time or before or after the signal is outputted, more reliable photographing of the subject is possible. The photographing signal generating means 120 includes:
When a photographer's intention is displayed (usually by pressing a switch button, or by other sounds, etc.), a signal to perform photographing is generated.
Further, other photographing signals may include various function signals such as a signal for enlarging or reducing a subject, and a signal for terminating photographing. The photographing signal output means 130 outputs a signal of the photographing signal generating means 120. The image information display means 140 displays information to be photographed by the photographing means. The video information input unit 150 is a unit for inputting shooting information of the shooting unit 400.

The output signal from the position signal output means 110 is detected by the photographing means 400 or its vicinity, for example, by the position signal detecting means 210 attached to the driving means 300 or the fixing device of the photographing means 400. The detection signal is input to the calculating means 21 and calculates how much the driving means 300 should be operated. This calculation signal is input to the drive signal output unit 22, and the drive unit 300 drives based on the signal from the drive output unit 22. The drive end signal output means 23 outputs that the drive means 300 has finished driving. The photographing signal input means 24 receives a signal from the photographing signal output means 130 and outputs the inputted photographing signal to the photographing control means 25.
The photographing control means 25 controls the photographing means 400 based on the inputted photographing signal. By inputting a drive end signal to the photographing control means 25, the photographing signal is transmitted to the photographing means 400 after the driving means 300 has been driven.
To ensure reliable photography. Video information output means 26
Is for outputting information of the photographing means 400 to the video information input means 150.

Fourth Embodiment In the third embodiment, the position signal output means 110, the position signal detection means 210 and the arithmetic means 21 are eliminated from the remote control means 100, and the drive signal output means 22 is remotely controlled. The configuration provided in the means 100 may be used. That is, remote control is also possible by driving the driving unit 300 while checking the image information on the video information display unit 140. The drive signal output means 22
May be connected to the driving means 300 by wiring,
A wireless system may be used.

(Embodiment 5) In particular, in the case of Embodiments 3 and 4, the video information display means 140 and the video information input means 15
0, The video information output means 26 may be omitted.

(Embodiment 6) Among the embodiments described in the present application, those having the position detecting means 200 have a plurality of position signal output means 501, 502, 5 as shown in FIG.
03,504. 16 in FIG.
Reference numeral 0 denotes switching means for selectively switching among these position signal output means 501 to 504. Further, any one of the position signals may be given priority.

(Embodiment 7) A configuration in which the apparatus described in the above embodiments is applied to a vehicle, particularly an automobile, will be described here. The purpose of the present embodiment is to view, in the vehicle interior, a scene that cannot be seen in the vehicle interior. That is, the purpose is to see the road condition several or several vehicles ahead or more forward, or the rear of the vehicle in the vehicle interior, or to see the scenery. For this purpose, a photographing means 430 installed beforehand outside the cabin or protruding out of the cabin as required, and an image display means 140 for displaying the scenery projected by the photographing means 430 on the screen
And an operating means 22 for operating the photographing means in a desired viewing direction and at a height, and a driving means 300 for operating the photographing means 430 in response to a signal from the operating means 22. Here, the image display means 140 and the photographing means 430 are connected by a wired or wireless electric signal.
The operating means 22 and the driving means 300 are also connected by wire or wirelessly by electric signals. The driving means 300
The photographing means 430 is provided on a supporting means for fixing and supporting. The driving unit is configured to rotate the photographing unit in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. Further height direction (vertical direction)
It would be even better if it could be changed. Furthermore, it is even better if it can freely move on a horizontal plane.

More specific examples are shown in FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. Reference numeral 331 denotes a horizontal angle adjusting unit that can be rotated 360 degrees or more in the horizontal direction, 332 denotes a horizontal angle adjusting unit, and 332 directly supports a photographing unit 430 provided at an upper end portion of the horizontal angle adjusting unit 331. A vertical angle adjusting means for changing the vertical direction of the photographing means 430, a height adjusting means 333 for changing the height of the photographing means 430, a left and right direction adjusting means slid on the rail 335 in the width direction of the vehicle, Reference numeral 336 denotes a rail extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the rail 335 is movable in the front-rear direction (front-rear direction adjusting means). 3
1 is a light and 32 is a safety device. The light 31 is used to brighten a place where the photographing means 430 takes a picture at night, and it is preferable that the light 31 be attached to the upper part or right and left of the photographing means 430. This is for linking the movement of the photographing means 430. It is preferable that the light 31 can change the range of illumination from a wide angle to a narrow angle. It is better to provide this change in the vehicle interior operating means. Alternatively, it is more preferable to link with the telephoto operation of the photographing means.

In FIG. 7, reference numeral 71 designates a rotating means for moving in the front-rear direction, 72 designates a motor for driving the rotating means, and 73 and 74 designate sliding means such as bearings. It is preferable that the rotating means 71 and the motor 72 are arranged inside the two rails 336 as shown. Further, it is preferable to provide it below the rail 335. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 81 denotes a rotating unit in the left-right direction, 82 denotes a motor for driving the rotating unit,
Is a sliding means such as a bearing. The safety device 32 is an obstacle detection device using a reflection function such as infrared rays. Preferably, it is configured to detect the front or the rear in conjunction with the traveling direction of the vehicle. When an obstacle is detected by the safety device 32, an alarm by sound or light enters the vehicle interior,
Alternatively, it is preferable to drive the driving unit 330 in a direction to avoid an obstacle (usually a height direction) regardless of the operation in the vehicle interior. For that purpose, it is necessary to have an obstacle detection signal output means and a drive signal generation means for outputting a drive command to the drive means based on this signal.

(Other Embodiments) Examples of the means of each component described in the above embodiment will be described below for each means. Most basically, the photographing signal generating means is a shutter 1 if the photographing means is a single-shot type such as a camera.
If the signal for pressing the number of times is such that the photographing means performs continuous photographing like a video, a photographing start signal is output. In the latter case, the output signal may be continuously transmitted. However, it is more preferable that the photographing signal generating means has the following means or the following means in conjunction with another operation switch. One of them is
In a one-shot shooting device such as a camera, a photographer's one-time intention display (when the operation button is pressed twice or three times to distinguish it from the normal single-shot shooting, This operation is a one-time intention display.) It has a function of continuously photographing a predetermined number of images. That is, a function of taking a predetermined number of images at predetermined time intervals based on one intention display. This can be realized by issuing an output signal at a predetermined time after the intention display. It is more preferable to include a continuous shooting interval adjusting unit for adjusting the predetermined time interval and a continuous shooting number changing unit. Second, a photographing unit that performs continuous photographing like a video has a function of outputting a photographing end signal a predetermined time after the start of photographing. It is more preferable to have a photographing time adjusting means for adjusting the predetermined time. Further, it is preferable to have a function of periodically or irregularly repeating photographing and stopping without a subsequent operation of the photographer after the photographing start signal. In other words, it has a repetitive signal output means for outputting a stop signal at a certain time after the first output signal and a photographing signal at a certain time after the first output signal. At this time, it is further preferable to have a time adjusting means capable of adjusting the photographing time and the stop time. Third, the imaging signal generating means is provided with a delay means for delaying the output signal. This means that if a photographer takes a picture at the same time as the photographer's operation, the photographer can only perform photographing by operating the remote control means at all times (in the case of a camera). It has no function (for video) and has a function of transmitting an output signal a predetermined time after the operation.

[0049] Preferably, the remote control means has voice input switching means. This audio input switching means is an ON / OFF means for performing or not performing recording, or an interlocking switching means for performing or not interlocking with video shooting in video recording, or which input means when having a plurality of audio input means. It is provided with one or two or more input signal switching means for inputting or using one of them, or for adjusting the sound level when recording together. In this case, as the voice input means, the first voice input means provided integrally with the photographing means, and the second voice input means provided integrally or detachably with the remote control means.
It is preferable to include any or all of the above-mentioned voice input means and the completely independent third voice input means. Preferably, the recording means is provided integrally with the remote control means, integrally with the photographing means, or completely independently. Preferably, the remote control means has a display means. This display means, at its simplest, displays the operating state of the remote control means. That is, even if various operations are performed by the remote control means, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that it cannot be confirmed whether or not the signal is reliably output to the photographing means side. Conventionally known television and video remote control means clearly show that an operation signal has been output by watching the television or video, but the present invention makes it difficult to confirm the operation signal. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a display means capable of visually confirming the ON / OFF display of the power supply on the remote controller side and the display corresponding to various operation inputs.

More preferably, there is provided a display means for displaying the reception information on the photographing means side. In this case, it is necessary to have transmitting means for transmitting an output signal for confirming reception after receiving by the photographing means, and receiving means for receiving this signal on the remote control means side. In this case, it can be confirmed that the signal has reached the photographing side more reliably than in the case described above.
More preferably, the display means displays operation information on the photographing means side. In this case, transmitting means for receiving the signal on the photographing means side and transmitting an operation end signal after the driving means and the photographing means signal are input and performing various operations, and receiving means for receiving the signal on the remote control means side Must have.
In this case, it is possible to confirm that the shooting has been performed more reliably than in the case described above. More preferably, the display means displays a screen to be photographed. In this case, the photographing can be performed while considering the screen configuration. Preferably, the remote control means includes a screen size change transmission means. The screen size change transmission means outputs a signal for changing the focal length of the photographing means.

It is preferable that the remote control means has a position signal transmitting means for outputting a position signal. This is to output a position signal of the remote control means separate from various signals. The position signal transmitting means outputs a signal continuously or periodically. With this means, the photographing means can always grasp the position of the subject, and quick photographing becomes possible. In the case where a signal is output periodically, when a photographing signal is output, it is preferable to output the signal at the same time as or before or after this. When the photographing means performs a photographing operation, the photographing means always performs the photographing operation after inputting the position signal. Preferably, the photographing means has a waiting means. When a transmitting means for outputting a position signal of a subject is provided separately from the remote controlling means, it is preferable that the remote controlling means has a switching means for selecting which transmitting means is selected. This switching means enables a plurality of subjects to be photographed selectively or sequentially while following the subjects. In this case, it is more preferable to provide a selection unit for determining whether to continue shooting while the driving unit is operating or to stop shooting while the driving unit is operating. Alternatively, it is preferable that one of the functions is provided in advance on the photographing means side.

In FIG. 9, reference numeral 211 denotes a photographing unit 40.
Reference numeral 212 denotes a position detecting unit provided on both sides of the photographing unit 400. The position of the subject can be detected by the position detectors 211 and 212. Reference numeral 213 denotes position detecting means provided at predetermined intervals or continuously on a cylindrical outer periphery. Reference numeral 391 denotes a rotating driving unit, and 392 denotes a vertically moving driving unit. 90 is a voice input. Reference numeral 91 denotes a support, which includes three legs 92. At the end of the foot 92, a grounding portion 93 is provided.
A battery serving as a driving source is provided in the grounding portion 93.
Stability can be enhanced by utilizing the weight of the battery.

The embodiment shown in FIG. 10 will be described below. The photographing unit 400 includes the voice input unit 50. The fixing means 51 is for mounting and fixing the photographing means 400. The fixing means 51 has a terminal 52 on its upper surface. The terminal 52 is inserted into the bottom of the photographing means 400 and has a function of sending a signal necessary for photographing of the photographing means 400 to the photographing means and extracting a photographing signal from the photographing means. A vertical adjusting means 53 is provided below the fixing means 51.
Is provided. The vertical direction adjusting means 53 is adjusted by a drive motor 54 which is perpendicular to the photographing direction and has a horizontal axis. The case 55 accommodates the driving mode 54 and is fixed to the support 56. The support portion 56 is connected to a drive shaft of a drive motor 57 and rotates. Numeral 58 is a bearing which receives a thrust force. 58 is the drive motor 5
7 is stored in the case. A vertical movement shaft 59 is attached to a lower portion of the case 58. Reference numeral 60 denotes a rotating unit rotated by the drive motor 61. Rotating part 60
The vertical moving shaft 59 is in close contact with the vertical moving shaft 59 by a screw or the like, and the vertical moving shaft 59 moves vertically by the rotation of the rotating unit 60. Reference numeral 62 denotes a control unit,
0, the drive motors 54, 57, 6 based on the input signal.
1 is controlled. Reference numeral 63 denotes a battery unit,
4 and is provided integrally or separately. 65 is a battery unit 63
Is a terminal that supplies electricity from The battery unit 63 is connected from below by inserting it from below and closing the lid 64. 6
Reference numeral 6 denotes a rotating unit 60, a driving motor 61, a control unit 62,
It is a support that can store the battery unit 63. 67 is the support 6
6 is a holding member that is slidable on the outer periphery of 6 and can be appropriately fixed, and has three feet 68. The upper end of the foot 68 is rotatably provided on the holding body 67. On the other hand, the remote control unit 10
0 has an image display section 69. This image display section 6
9 is a liquid crystal monitor, for example. Reference numeral 70 denotes a main switch for turning on / off the power of the remote control unit 100. Reference numeral 71 denotes a recording operation unit, which is recorded by turning on this button. Reference numerals 72a and 72b denote a height direction moving operation unit for moving the vertical direction moving shaft 59 up and down. Reference numerals 73a and 73b denote zooming operation units for enlarging and reducing an image. Numeral 74 denotes a moving operation unit for moving the photographing means 400, which operates the vertical direction adjusting means 53 when moving up and down, and operates the supporting section 56 when moving right and left. Reference numeral 75 denotes a handle, into which other fingers except the thumb are inserted. 76a and 76b are connection parts provided in the remote control means 100. 77a and 77b are connecting portions of the support 6
The connection unit 78 provided on the side of the unit 6 and the connection units 76a and 76b provided on the remote control unit 100 are connected.

The operation method of the above configuration will be described below. First, the charged battery unit 63 is inserted into the support from below the support 66, and is fixed in the support 66 by a lid 64 integrated with the battery 63. With this fixation, the control unit 62
And the battery unit 63 are electrically connected. Next, the foot 68
The support 66 is so positioned that its lower end can be separated from the support 66.
Spread radially around. Then, locking is performed as necessary so that the spread angle does not change (not shown). Next, the fixing of the holding body 67 to the support 66 is released, and the support 66 is released.
Is slid up and down to an appropriate height. When the height is determined, the holder 67 is fixed to the support 66. Next, the photographing unit 400 is fixed to the fixing unit 51. Then, the terminals 76a and 76b of the remote control means 100 and the terminal 78 of the support 66 are connected by connecting portions 77a and 77b. When the main switch 70 is turned on in the above state, the content of the image captured by the image capturing means 400 is displayed on the image display section 69. Then, the operator operates the movement operation unit 74 to display the subject in the image display unit 69. For example, when the movement operation unit 74a is pressed, a signal is input to the control unit 62, and the control unit 62 outputs a signal (electricity) for causing the drive motor 54 to rotate forward (clockwise) to the drive motor 54. Then, the drive motor 54 rotates forward, the vertical direction adjusting means 53 also rotates in the same direction, and the lens changes its angle upward. When the finger is released from the movement operation unit 74a, this signal is stopped and the movement is stopped. Next, when the moving operation unit 74c is pressed, a signal is input to the control unit 62 at the same time, a signal is sent from the control unit 62 to the drive motor 57, and the support 56 rotates. Zooming operation units 73a, 73b
When the is pressed, a signal is input to the control unit 62, a signal is input from the control unit 62 into the photographing unit 400 via the terminal 52, and the focal length of the lens is changed. Height direction operation unit 7
When 2a and 72b are pressed, a signal is input to the control unit 62,
A signal is input from the control unit 62 to the drive motor 61,
The rotating unit 60 rotates, and the vertical moving shaft 59 slides in the vertical direction. When the shooting state is set in this way and the recording operation unit 71 is pressed, the recording is started.

In the above embodiment, an example was described in which a motor was used as the driving means, but the motor is not necessarily required.
In this embodiment, the remote control unit 100 and the photographing unit are connected by a connection line. However, as in other embodiments, the operation may be performed wirelessly without using a connection line, or a position detection unit or the like may be appropriately provided. It may be something. In this embodiment, a signal from the photographing unit 400 is input to the remote control unit 100 via the control unit 62, and a recording operation signal and a zooming signal are input to the photographing unit 400 via the control unit 62. The operation unit 100 and the photographing unit 400 may be connected by a straight line, a cable, or wirelessly. Further, the recording operation means 71 and the main switch 70 may be the same, or other operation functions may be provided or the operation means may be simplified. Further, the image display unit 69 does not need to include various operation units 72 and 74 constituting the driving unit.
If the remote control unit 100 has various operation functions for controlling the photographing unit 400, the operability can be improved.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing one configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is another configuration diagram

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of an automobile photographing apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of an automobile photographing apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of an automobile photographing apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of an automobile photographing apparatus.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of an automobile photographing apparatus.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing another configuration.

FIG. 10 is another configuration diagram

Claims (28)

[Claims] 1. A photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or photographing a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy; a driving means for directing the photographing means toward a subject; and a photographing signal to the photographing means. A remote control that outputs a position signal to the driving unit, a photographing apparatus capable of performing photographing while the photographer himself becomes a subject by operating the remote control, wherein the remote control is
Position signal output means for periodically or continuously outputting a signal indicating the position of the remote controller, photographing signal generating means for generating a signal by a photographer's operation, and a signal from the photographing signal generating means as a photographing signal A photographing signal output unit for outputting, a video information input unit for receiving information from the photographing unit, and a video information display unit for displaying information input by the video information input unit; Position signal detecting means for detecting a signal from the output means; calculating means for calculating the driving direction and driving distance of the driving means from the signal detected by the position signal detecting means; and direction and distance signals calculated by the calculating means And a drive signal output means for outputting a driving signal to the drive means. 2. A photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or projecting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy; a driving means for directing the photographing means toward a subject; and a photographing signal to the photographing means. A photographing apparatus comprising: a remote controller for outputting a signal; and a photographer operating the remote controller so that the photographer himself can photograph while becoming a subject. A photographing signal output unit that outputs a signal from the photographing signal generating unit as a photographing signal, a video information input unit that receives information of the photographing unit,
Video information display means for displaying information input by the video information input means, a position detection means for detecting the position of the remote control from a signal emitted from the remote control, and a signal from the signal detected by the position detection means Calculating means for calculating the driving direction and driving distance of the driving means; driving signal output means for outputting the direction and distance signals calculated by the calculating means to the driving means; and photographing for inputting a signal from the photographing signal output means A signal input unit, a photographing control unit that receives a signal from the photographing signal input unit and outputs a photographing signal, and a video information output unit that outputs information from the photographing unit to the video information input unit. An imaging device characterized by the above-mentioned. 3. A remote controller for operating a photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, or a floppy.
A remote control comprising a display means for displaying an operation state of the remote control. 4. A photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or imprinting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy; a remote controller for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means; A photographing apparatus comprising: a driving unit for directing the photographing unit to a position; and the photographing unit can photograph a photographer himself as a subject by operating the remote controller. 5. A photographing means such as a video or camera for storing or imprinting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy disk, and a position signal output means for periodically or continuously outputting a signal indicating a position of a remote controller. And a drive unit for detecting a signal from the position signal output unit and driving the photographing device toward the position of the remote control. 6. A photographing apparatus comprising: photographing means such as a video or camera for storing or projecting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, film, or floppy; and a remote controller for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means. The remote controller includes a photographing signal generating unit that generates a signal by a photographer's operation, a photographing signal output unit that outputs a signal from the photographing signal generating unit as a photographing signal, and a video information input unit that receives information of the photographing unit. Video information display means for displaying information input by the video information input means, wherein the imaging means comprises: a photography signal input means for inputting a signal from the photography signal output means; and And a video information output means for outputting information from the video capturing means to the video information input means. An imaging device characterized by the following. 7. A photographing means, such as a video or a camera, for storing or imprinting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, or a floppy, and a remote controller for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means. A photographing apparatus capable of performing photographing while operating as a subject by operating the photographer, wherein the remote controller is operated by the photographer,
A photographing signal generating means for generating a photographing start signal for starting photographing, a photographing end signal for ending photographing, or a photographing signal for performing photographing; and a photographing signal output means for outputting a signal from the photographing signal generating means as a photographing signal. Wherein the photographing means has a photographing signal input means for inputting a signal from the photographing signal output means, and receives a signal from the photographing signal input means and outputs a photographing start signal, a photographing end signal, or a photographing signal. An imaging apparatus comprising: 8. A photographing means, such as a video or camera, for storing or imprinting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, film, floppy or the like, and a remote controller for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means. A photographing apparatus capable of performing photographing while operating as a subject by operating the photographer, wherein the remote controller is operated by the photographer,
A photographing start signal for starting photographing, a photographing end signal for ending photographing, a magnification change signal for enlarging or reducing a subject, and a photographing signal generation for generating a signal for instructing to perform photographing once or a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. Means, and a photographing signal output means for outputting a signal from the photographing signal generating means as a photographing signal, wherein the photographing means is a photographing signal input means for inputting a signal from the photographing signal output means,
A photographing control unit for receiving a signal from the photographing signal input unit and outputting a photographing start signal, a photographing end signal, a magnification change signal, and a signal instructing to perform photographing once or a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time; An imaging device characterized by the above-mentioned. 9. A video recording device for recording or copying a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, a floppy or the like, comprising: a recording operation unit for performing recording together with an image display unit for displaying photographed contents; A photographing apparatus provided on a remote controller separate from photographing means such as a camera. 10. A photographing apparatus, comprising: photographing means for photographing a subject; and remote control means for outputting a photographing signal to said photographing means.
Alternatively, a photographing apparatus provided in both the remote control means and the photographing means. 11. A remote control for operating a photographing means such as a video or a camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, a floppy or the like, wherein a signal is continuously or periodically transmitted to the remote control. A remote control comprising a position signal transmitting means for outputting. 12. A photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or imprinting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy, and a remote controller for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means. Is a photographing apparatus capable of photographing while the photographer himself becomes a subject by operating the remote control, wherein the remote control is operated by the photographer,
A shooting signal for shooting, a shooting start signal for starting shooting,
A photographing signal generating means for generating one of a photographing end signal for ending photographing, a magnification change signal for enlarging or reducing a subject, and a signal for instructing photographing to be performed once or a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. A photographing device, comprising: a display unit for visually confirming that the photographing signal generating unit has been operated. 13. A photographing means such as a video or camera for storing or projecting an image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, or a floppy; and a remote controller for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means. Is a photographing apparatus capable of photographing while the photographer himself becomes a subject by operating the remote control, wherein the remote control is operated by the photographer,
A shooting signal for shooting, a shooting start signal for starting shooting,
A photographing signal generating means for generating one of a photographing end signal for ending photographing, a magnification change signal for enlarging or reducing a subject, and a signal for instructing photographing to be performed once or a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. A photographing device, comprising: a display unit for visually confirming an operation state of the photographing unit, such as during photographing or stopping. 14. A photographing apparatus comprising: photographing means for photographing a subject; and driving means for changing a photographing direction of the photographing means, wherein photographing is performed by the photographing means after the driving means has been driven. An imaging device characterized by the above-mentioned. 15. A photographing means, such as a video or camera, for storing or imprinting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, or a floppy; and a driving means for changing a photographing direction of the photographing means, 1. A photographing apparatus capable of photographing the photographer himself while becoming a subject by operating the photographing device, wherein a driving signal output unit for operating the driving unit is provided in the remote controller for operating the photographing unit. apparatus. 16. An image display means and an operation means for operating a photographing position are provided in a vehicle interior, and a photographing means is provided outside the vehicle interior.
A driving unit for changing a photographing position of the photographing unit based on a signal from the operation unit, and an obstacle detecting device for detecting an obstacle are provided, and when the obstacle detecting unit detects an obstacle, a sound enters a vehicle cabin. Alternatively, a photographing apparatus which issues a warning by light or drives the driving unit in a direction in which the photographing unit avoids an obstacle irrespective of an operation in a vehicle compartment. 17. A photographing means for photographing a subject, and remote control means for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means, wherein the remote control means has a function of continuously photographing a predetermined number of images at a predetermined time interval. An imaging device, comprising: 18. The apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the remote control means includes a continuous shooting interval adjusting means for adjusting the predetermined time interval, or a continuous shooting number changing means for changing the predetermined number. An imaging device according to item 1. 19. A photographing means for photographing a subject, and remote control means for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means, wherein the photographing signal outputted from the remote control means is provided after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of photographing. An imaging device for terminating imaging. 20. The photographing apparatus according to claim 19, further comprising photographing time adjusting means for adjusting a predetermined time from the start of photographing of the photographing signal output from the remote control means. 21. A photographing means for photographing a subject, and remote control means for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means, wherein the photographing signal output from the remote control means starts and stops photographing after photographing. An imaging device characterized by being periodically or irregularly repeated. 22. The photographing apparatus according to claim 21, further comprising a time adjusting unit that can adjust a photographing time or a stop time of a photographing signal output from the remote control unit. 23. A photographing means for photographing a subject, and remote control means for outputting a photographing signal to the photographing means, wherein the first sound input means provided in the photographing means is provided as the sound input means. Any or all of the second voice input means provided integrally or detachably with the operation means, or the third voice input means provided completely independently of the photographing means and the remote control means Wherein the voice input switching means for switching the voice input means includes an on / off means for determining whether or not to perform recording, an interlocking switching means for determining whether or not to link with shooting, and a plurality of voice input means. Input means, or input signal switching means for adjusting the sound level when recording together from plural input means. An imaging device comprising: or two or more means. 24. A remote control for operating a photographing means such as a video or a camera for storing or copying an image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film, or a floppy, wherein the remote control receives an output signal transmitted from the remote control. After that, an output signal for confirming the reception is received by the receiving means,
A remote control comprising a display means for displaying the received information. 25. A remote control, comprising: after receiving an output signal transmitted from the remote control, receiving an output signal confirming the reception by a receiving means, and providing a display means for displaying the received information. 26. A photographing signal generating means for generating a signal by a photographer's operation, a photographing signal output means for outputting a signal from the photographing signal generating means as a photographing signal, and video information receiving information from the photographing means. A remote controller comprising: input means; and video information display means for displaying information input by the video information input means. 27. A photographing means such as a video or a camera for storing or projecting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy; a driving means for turning the photographing means toward a subject; and a photographing signal to the photographing means. A photographing apparatus comprising: a remote controller for outputting a signal; and a photographer operating the remote controller so that the photographer himself can photograph while becoming a subject. A photographing signal output means for outputting a signal from the photographing signal generating means as a photographing signal. 28. A photographing means such as a video camera or a camera for storing or projecting a shadow image on a recording medium such as a tape, a film or a floppy; a driving means for directing the photographing means toward a subject; and a photographing signal to the photographing means. A photographing apparatus comprising: a remote controller for outputting a signal; and a photographer operating the remote controller so that the photographer himself can photograph while becoming a subject. Shooting signal output means for outputting a signal from the shooting signal generating means as a shooting signal; video information input means for receiving information from the shooting means; and video information for displaying information input by the video information input means An imaging device comprising: a display unit.