JP2000175084A - Recording and reproducing device for picture - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To record an object while a user confirms the object with both eyes and to attain photographing through remote control. SOLUTION: A CCD camera section 20 of an image recording and reproducing device 10 photographs a video image of an object and records a video signal of a photographing result to a recording and reproducing section 22. Furthermore, the video image picked up by the CCD camera section 20 or the video image reproduced by the recording and reproducing section 22 is displayed for both eyes on an image device 16. Furthermore, the device 10 is equipped with a remote control section 14 provided with a liquid crystal display screen on which the video image is displayed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable image recording / reproducing apparatus for recording or reproducing an image on a recording medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, video cameras have been used for capturing moving images or still images.

[0003] A video camera has a configuration in which a subject is viewed with one eye for aiming and photographing, for convenience of imaging the subject.

In recent years, a camera that captures an image while viewing a liquid crystal monitor integrally attached to a video camera has been widely used.

[0005]

In a configuration such as the above-mentioned conventional camera, since the view of the finder is narrow when viewed with one eye, a moving object is compared with, for example, viewing with binoculars using both eyes. It is difficult to shoot a moving image while chasing, or to look around a wide area around.

In addition, when it is desired to take a picture by remotely controlling a conventional video camera, it is necessary to carry a remote control device separately, which makes it difficult to carry.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a portable image recording / reproducing apparatus capable of satisfactorily observing a moving object using both eyes and easily taking a picture by remote control. Aim.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image recording / reproducing apparatus, comprising: a CCD for photographing an image of a subject;
A camera section, a recording / reproducing section for recording a video signal photographed by the CCD camera section, an image captured by the CCD camera section,
Or an image device for projecting a video reproduced by the recording / reproducing unit for binocular use.

With the above-described configuration, the CCD
The video from the camera or the reproduced video from the recording / reproducing unit is displayed on the image device for binocular use. Therefore, the image recording / reproducing apparatus can be favorably used corresponding to a subject moving like handling binoculars.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the image recording / reproducing apparatus according to the first aspect, a main body having a CCD camera section and a recording / reproducing section can be remotely controlled and is captured by the CCD camera section. A remote control unit having a screen unit for projecting a video or a video reproduced by the recording / reproducing unit is used in combination with the main body.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the image recording / reproducing apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the CCD element of the CCD camera unit is configured to be movable so as to change a shooting direction. It is characterized by the following.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of an image recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes an image recording / reproducing apparatus. The illustrated image recording / reproducing apparatus 10 is configured such that a remote control unit 14 is detachably combined with an apparatus main body 12.

The apparatus main body 12 is formed in a shape in which a rectangular image device 16 extends from a part of a substantially disk. A lens 18 is provided on an end surface of the device main body 12 opposite to the image device 16.
Is disposed, and a movable CCD camera section 20 is disposed in the back. The movable CCD camera section 20 is configured to be capable of rotating the CCD element 20A 60 degrees left and right in the apparatus main body 12 in the present example by a gear (not shown) and to be movable 15 degrees vertically.

Here, the structure of the CCD element 20A of the CCD camera section 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

The CCD camera section 20 is arranged on the chassis 100, and the lower circular arc portion of the rack 2
0B is formed. Further, a motor 101, a reduction gear 102, and a gear 103 are arranged on the chassis 100, and the rack 20B and the gear 103 are engaged with each other.
By transmitting the first driving force to the gear 103 via the reduction gear 102, the CCD camera unit 20 moves in the left-right direction.

Although not shown, the chassis 100 is provided with a guide section for guiding the movement of the CCD camera section 20.

A shaft 105 protrudes from the right side of the chassis 100 as viewed in the drawing, and a gear 106 is attached to a tip of the shaft 105. The gear of the motor 104 is engaged with the gear 106,
The rotation of 4 allows the chassis 100 to swing up and down.

The motor 100 and the motor 104 are connected to the control unit 52, respectively, and control the rotation of each motor in accordance with the operation of the operation keys of the apparatus main body 12.
Are controlled to be rotatable.

Microphones 24 and 26 are installed on the side of the lens 18 and a part of the remote control unit 14 in the apparatus main body 12, respectively.

A recess is provided at the center of the upper plane side of the apparatus main body 12, and the remote control unit 14 is configured to be detachable therefrom.

A recording / reproducing section 2 is provided at the center of the apparatus main body 12.
2 are arranged. The recording / reproducing unit 22 is, for example, a DVD
It can be configured as a recording / reproducing apparatus using an optical recording medium such as the above, a recording / reproducing apparatus using a magnetic tape, and a recording / reproducing apparatus using a semiconductor memory or the like.

The recording / reproducing section 22 includes a movable CCD camera section 2
0 and record the video taken with microphone 2
The system is configured to record the voices collected at 4 and 26, and is further configured to read the image signal and the voice signal recorded on the recording medium and reproduce the video and the voice.

As shown in FIG. 3, a remote control receiving unit 28 is arranged below the lens 18 in the apparatus main body 12. The remote control receiving unit 28 is constituted by an infrared receiver.

The image device 16 in the apparatus main body 12 is formed like an eyepiece corresponding to both eyes of binoculars, and has liquid crystal panels for right and left eyes.
The image device 16 is configured to project an image on a binocular liquid crystal panel, enlarge the image using a lens or the like, and view the image with a sense of realism as if looking at a large screen.

Anti-slip rubber clips 30 and 32 are provided on both sides of the apparatus body 12 from both ends of the lens 18 to both ends of the image apparatus, respectively. The apparatus main body 12 is used by holding the rubber clips 30 and 32 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 so that the user puts each of the rubber clips 30 and 32 on the palm. In the range, a zoom key 34 is arranged at a predetermined position on the right side of the remote control unit 14 as viewed in FIG. 1, and a recording button 36 is arranged on the image device 16 side of the remote control unit 14.

A mode switching key 38, a main power switch 40, an AE
A lock key 42 and a fade key 44 are arranged.

As shown in the bottom view of FIG.
A battery storage part 46 is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the battery, and a battery removal button 48 is provided near the battery storage part 46.

Further, the apparatus main body 1 is provided on the bottom of the apparatus main body 12.
A mounting hole 50 is provided for fixing 2 to a tripod (not shown).

A control section 52 is arranged inside the apparatus main body 12. The control unit 52 receives the operation signals of various operation keys and buttons provided on the apparatus main body 12 or the operation signals of various operation switches on the remote control unit 14, and receives the image device 16, the movable CCD camera unit 20, It is configured to control the operation of the recording / reproducing unit 22 and the like.

The apparatus body 12 is provided with both ends of a strap 54 near both ends of the image apparatus 16 so that a user can carry the apparatus body 12 by hanging it from the neck as shown in FIG. Have been. As described above, when both ends of the strap 54 are attached near both ends of the image apparatus, the apparatus main body 12 is suspended from the neck of the user with the lens 18 side down.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 6 and 7, the remote control 14 detachably attached to the apparatus main body 12 has a circular lid 56 attached to a central circular portion.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 17, the lid 56 has a U-shaped notch 58 formed in the outer periphery thereof. Lid 5
6, the notch 58 is fitted to a substantially rectangular base 60 protruding from the main body of the remote control unit 14, and each protruding end 56 </ b> A protruding on both sides of the notch 58 of the lid 56 and the base 60 are respectively continuously penetrated. A shaft pin 64 is inserted through the shaft hole 62 to be mounted on the shaft. Further, the remote control unit 14
A locking groove 66 as shown in FIG. 17 is formed in both sides of the pedestal 60. When the lid 56 is opened, the protruding ends 56A of the notch 58 on both sides form a short side 66A of the locking groove 66. On the lid 5
6 is configured to be locked so as not to open beyond a predetermined angle.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, an engaging piece 68 protrudes from an end of the lid 56 opposite to the notch 58, and an end of the remote control 14 opposite to the pedestal 60. An engaging recess 70 is formed in the portion, and an engaging piece 68 is configured to be detachably engageable with the engaging recess 70 so that the lid 56 can be engaged with the remote control unit 14 in a closed state. ing.

A rectangular liquid crystal screen section 72 is provided on the inner surface of the cover 56 of the remote control section 14.
As shown in FIG. 7, a stereo speaker 74 is provided above the liquid crystal screen section 72.

The portion of the remote controller 14 hidden by the cover 56 includes a circular dial-shaped camera angle, menu cursor keys 76, and various operation switches 78.
Is provided.

Next, the usage and operation of the image recording / reproducing apparatus 10 configured as described above will be described.

First, the image recording / reproducing apparatus 10 is connected to the apparatus main body 12.
A case will be described in which the remote control unit 14 and the remote control unit 14 are used integrally. When the image recording / reproducing apparatus 10 is carried, as shown in FIG. 14, the strap 54 is hung on the neck, and the image recording / reproducing apparatus 10 is suspended from the neck, for example, binoculars are suspended from the neck and carried. Carry in a similar state.

Next, when recording is performed using the image recording / reproducing apparatus 10, as shown in FIG. 8, the rubber grips 30, 32 on both sides of the apparatus main body 12 are pressed with both hands, and the thumb is applied to the lower side. The recording operation is performed by bringing the image device 16 close to the eyes with the other finger placed on the upper surface side.

When used in this manner, the operation is similar to, for example, looking through the binoculars, so that it is suitable for looking around a wide range, and it is as if looking at a slightly distant object such as a sports game, athletic meet, or bird watching with the binoculars. You can shoot.

When the recording operation is performed using the image device 16, the zoom key 34, the recording button 36,
Since the mode switching key 38, the main power key 40, the AE lock key 42, the fade key 44, and the like are within the operable range without moving the user's hand, the image device 16
The operation can be performed without releasing the face from the camera, and the recording operation can be performed satisfactorily.

Next, a case where a recording operation is performed while looking at the liquid crystal screen section 72 of the remote control section 14 will be described.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 11, the cover 56 of the remote control unit 14 is opened so that the liquid crystal screen unit 72 provided on the inner surface of the cover 56 can be seen.
Recording is performed by operating various operation keys of the remote control unit 14, the zoom key 34, the recording button 36, the mode switching key 38, the main power key 40, the AE lock key 42, the fade key 44 and the like.

Also, when an image or the like recorded on a recording medium is reproduced by the image recording / reproducing apparatus 10 by the recording / reproducing section 22 and is viewed on the liquid crystal screen section 72, the same state as shown in FIG. .

Next, the apparatus main body 12 of the image recording / reproducing apparatus 10
The remote control unit 14 from the main body 1
12, a case where a recording operation is performed while performing remote control as shown in FIG. 12 will be described.

In this case, as shown in FIGS.
The device main body 12 is attached to the tripod 80 by, for example, a mounting hole 5 which is a screw hole.
0, and the user as the subject holds the remote control unit 14 and
Camera cursor and menu cursor key 7 while watching
6 etc. to operate the CCD 20A of the movable CCD camera unit 20.
Is controlled so as to be directed in a required direction according to the subject, and a desired image is recorded.

In this way, the apparatus main body 12 is connected to the tripod 8
Even if it is fixed to 0, it is possible to record the desired image by changing the direction of the CCD 20A in the direction of the subject, and to change the direction by moving the CCD 20A following the subject even if the subject moves. It is possible to record a moving subject image as desired.

As described above, the image recording / reproducing apparatus 1
Since the user who operates 0 can be a subject, long-time recording such as group shooting, monitoring, and observation can be easily performed.

[0048]

According to the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention,
The user can satisfactorily record the subject while checking the subject using both eyes. In addition, there is an effect that the remote control places the apparatus main body at a place away from the user, and enables photographing by the remote control.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of an image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing an embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a right side view showing an embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view showing the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the image recording / reproducing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which a remote control unit is taken out and a cover is being opened.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the image recording / reproducing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which a remote control unit is taken out and a cover is opened.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state where recording is performed while looking into the image device in the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing an operation state when recording is performed using the image apparatus in the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which recording or reproduction is performed using a liquid crystal screen unit in the embodiment of the image recording / reproduction device of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a plan view showing an operation state in a state of recording / reproducing a liquid crystal screen unit in the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a recording state by remote control in the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing an operation state of a remote control unit in the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a portable state using a strap in the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing a main part of a hinge portion of a lid of a remote control unit 14 in the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a schematic plan view of a main part showing an operation mechanism of a CCD camera unit in the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a side view of a main part showing a hinge portion of the lid of the remote control unit with the lid open in the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a main part showing a structure in which the lid of the remote control unit is closed in the embodiment of the image recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a main part of the image recording / reproducing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the remote control unit is engaged with the lid closed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 image recording / reproducing apparatus 12 apparatus main body 14 remote control section 16 image apparatus 20 movable CCD camera section 20A CCD element 22 recording / reproducing section 28 remote control receiving section 50 mounting hole 52 control section 54 strap 56 lid 72 liquid crystal screen section 74 stereo speaker

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Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A CCD camera unit for capturing an image of a subject, a recording / reproducing unit for recording a video signal captured by the CCD camera unit, and a video captured by the CCD camera unit or reproduced by the recording / reproducing unit. An image recording / reproducing apparatus, comprising: an image apparatus for projecting the obtained video image for binocular use; 2. A screen unit for enabling remote control of a main body having the CCD camera unit and the recording / reproducing unit, and displaying an image captured by the CCD camera unit or an image reproduced by the recording / reproducing unit. 2. The image recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a remote control unit provided with the control unit is used in combination with the main body. 3. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the CCD element of the CCD camera unit is configured to be movable so as to change a photographing direction.