JP2004187231A - Magnifying glass with electronic image recording apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain magnifying glass with a built-in electronic image recording apparatus which is made thin and can record the electronic image of an observation target looked through a magnifying lens with a simple operation. <P>SOLUTION: A magnifying lens 12 magnifies an observation target 50 along an optical axis A and on the other hand, CCD 16, 17 read light from the observation target 50 along an optical axis B different from the optical axis A of the magnifying lens 12 and output an image signal. The image signal is converted to the image signal of an image along the optical axis A of the magnifying lens 12 by an image processing part 24. When a release button 22 is depressed, the image signal is converted to the signal of USB standard by a USB 32 and outputted to a personal computer 38. The CCD 16, 17 are provided on the optical axis B different from the optical axis A of the magnifying lens 12, so that magnifying glass 10 with the electronic image recording apparatus can be made thin, and the image signal is converted into the signal of the USB standard, thereby facilitating utilization by the personal computer 38. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus provided with an electronic image recording means.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A general optical magnifier is easy to handle and can easily obtain a magnified image (virtual image) of an observation target. However, an electronic image to be observed could not be recorded.
[0003]
On the other hand, as an electronic magnifier, as shown in FIG. 4, a CCD 102 is provided on the optical axis of the photographing lens 100, an image processing unit 104 and an image display unit 106 are disposed behind the CCD 102, and the operation is performed for the purpose of multiple functions. Some have a plurality of buttons 108 and the like. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
[0004]
However, with this configuration, it is difficult to reduce the thickness, and since there are a plurality of operation buttons, it is difficult for an elderly person or a low vision person to operate.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
Utility Model Registration No. 2607131 (page 1-3, Fig. 2)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In view of the above-described facts, an object of the present invention is to provide a magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus capable of thinning and recording an electronic image of an observation object viewed through a magnifying lens with a simple operation. .
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The magnifying glass with an electronic image recording device of the present invention according to claim 1 is attached to the magnifying glass main body, the magnifying glass main body, and a magnifying lens for magnifying an observation object, and attached to the magnifying glass main body An image sensor that reads light from the observation target along an optical axis different from the optical axis of the magnifying lens and outputs an image signal; and the image signal that is provided in the magnifying glass body and is output from the image sensor An image processing unit that converts an image signal of an image on the optical axis of the magnifying lens, and an interface that outputs the converted image signal to the outside.
[0008]
According to the magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, the magnifying lens enlarges the observation object along the optical axis, while the observation along the optical axis different from the optical axis of the magnifying lens. The image sensor reads light from the object and outputs an image signal. The image processing unit converts this image signal into an image signal of an image by the optical axis of the magnifying lens, and the image signal converted by the interface is output to the outside. That is, the image signal from the image pickup device is an image obtained by deforming the image along the optical axis of the magnifying lens with a different optical axis. By converting this into an image by the optical axis of the magnifying lens, an image by the magnifying lens can be obtained. As described above, by providing the imaging element on the optical axis different from the optical axis of the magnifying lens, not on the optical axis of the magnifying lens, the magnifying glass with the electronic image recording apparatus can be thinned. Further, since no complicated operation is required, it is very easy for the user to handle.
[0009]
A magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the configuration of the first aspect, the interface includes a signal conversion unit for converting into a USB standard signal.
[0010]
According to the magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus of the present invention described in claim 2, the signal converter of the interface converts the image signal into a USB standard signal. Thus, by converting the image signal into a USB standard signal, it can be easily used in a personal computer.
[0011]
A magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus according to a third aspect of the present invention is the magnifying glass according to the first or second aspect, wherein the interface is loaded with a recording medium for recording the image signal. It is provided in a slot provided in the main body.
[0012]
According to the magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus of the present invention described in claim 3, the interface is provided in the slot, and a recording medium for recording an image signal is loaded in the slot. As described above, by providing the interface in the slot and loading the recording medium in the slot, it is possible to record an image without being connected to a personal computer.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
A first embodiment of a magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0014]
FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing a state in use of a magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus. As shown in FIG. 1A, the magnifying glass main body 11 of the magnifying glass 10 with the electronic image recording apparatus includes a frame 18. The magnifying lens 12 is fitted into the frame 18. The magnifying lens 12 is made of a convex lens such as glass or plastic.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the side closer to the observation target 50 in the frame 18, photographing lenses 14 and 15 as imaging means having an autofocus function (not shown) are provided on both the left and right sides of the magnifying lens 12. Is provided. Inside the frame 18, CCDs 16 and 17 as image sensors are arranged on the optical axis B of the photographing lenses 14 and 15. The CCDs 16 and 17 read light from the photographing lenses 14 and 15 and output image signals.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 1A, a handle 20 is attached to the frame 18. The handle 20 has a columnar shape and is formed with a thickness and a size that can be easily grasped by a hand during use. A release button 22 as a switch is disposed slightly in the center of the handle 20 and slightly closer to the frame 18. When it is desired to output an image signal, the release button 22 is pressed. A USB 32 as an interface is provided at the end of the handle 20. An external terminal 36 can be connected to the USB 32.
[0017]
Further, an image processing unit 24 is provided inside the handle 20 as shown in FIG. The image processing unit 24 includes input correction units 26 and 27, which remove image noise. Stereoscopic deformation units 28 and 29 are connected to the input correction units 26 and 27. The normal-view deformation units 28 and 29 convert the image of the photographing lenses 14 and 15 by the optical axis B as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a synthesizing unit 30 is connected to the orthographic deformation units 28 and 29.
The synthesizing unit 30 synthesizes a plurality of images (an image by the CCD 16 and an image by the CCD 17) into one image to make a fine image. The USB 32 includes an output interface (I / F) unit 33 including a signal conversion unit that converts an image signal and a connector unit 34 that connects an external terminal 36 (see FIG. 1A).
[0018]
Here, the power source 44 is formed of a battery.
[0019]
Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 2, while the magnifying lens 12 enlarges the observation target 50, the CCDs 16 and 17 read light from the observation target 50 along the optical axis B different from the optical axis A of the magnifying lens 12. Output image signal. The image processing unit 24 converts this image signal into an image signal of an image by the optical axis A of the magnifying lens 12. When the release button 22 is pressed, the converted image signal is converted into a USB standard signal by the USB 32 and output to the personal computer 38. As described above, by providing the CCDs 16 and 17 not on the optical axis A of the magnifying lens 12 but on the optical axis B different from the optical axis A of the magnifying lens 12, the magnifying mirror 10 with the electronic image recording device can be thinned. be able to. Further, by converting the image signal into a USB standard signal, it can be easily used in the personal computer 38. Furthermore, since a complicated operation is not required, it is very easy for the user to handle.
[0021]
Next, a second embodiment will be described based on FIG. The second embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the first embodiment, but differs in that an interface is provided in a memory card slot 40 as a slot.
[0022]
According to the second embodiment, when recording an image signal, the memory card slot 40 is loaded with a memory card 42 such as smart media (SmartMedia®) as a recording medium. An image signal is recorded on the memory card 42. By providing the interface in the memory card slot 40 and loading the memory card 42 in the memory card slot 40 as described above, it is possible to record images without being connected to the personal computer 38 (see FIG. 1A). It becomes convenient in terms of carrying around.
[0023]
In the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which a photographic lens is provided as an imaging unit has been described as an example. However, a high-sensitivity CCD may be arranged in a configuration in which a pinhole is provided, and the imaging unit is not limited thereto. Not.
[0024]
In the above embodiment, the arrangement configuration of the taking lens as the imaging means is provided on the side closer to the observation target in the frame. For example, it is close to the eye (of the observer) in the frame. However, the arrangement of the imaging means is not limited to this. In addition, although two photographic lenses as imaging means are provided on both the left and right sides of the magnifying lens, the composition of images is omitted as a configuration in which one photographic lens is provided, or a configuration in which three or more photographic lenses are provided. Also good. In this case, when only one photographing lens is provided, the combining unit 30 is not necessary. When three or more photographing lenses are provided, the corresponding input number is input to the input side of the combining unit 30 to be combined. Just do it.
[0025]
Furthermore, in the above second embodiment, a case where a memory card such as a smart media (SmartMedia®) is used as a recording medium and a memory card slot is used as a slot has been described as an example. A configuration may be adopted in which a floppy (R) disk is used as a medium and a floppy disk slot is used as a slot, and the recording medium and the slot are not limited thereto.
[0026]
In the above embodiment, the columnar handle is provided on the frame. However, the gripping portion may be, for example, a substantially fan-shaped gripping portion, and the present invention is not limited to this.
[0027]
In the above embodiment, the case where the signal is converted by the USB 32 by pressing the release button 22 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be used also as a power switch. By doing so, power is supplied only when the release button 22 is pressed, and signal output is possible. The release button 22 may be used for any of the image processing units 24. For example, a changeover switch for switching between connection and disconnection of the signal line may be added to the signal line in the middle of the connector 34 from the CCDs 16 and 17.
[0028]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the thickness and to record an electronic image of an observation object viewed through a magnifying lens with a simple operation. .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing a state in use of a magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
(B) It is a perspective view of the handle terminal part of the magnifier with an electronic image recording device which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of an electronic magnifier according to a conventional technique.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Magnifying Glass with Electronic Image Recording Device 11 Magnifying Glass Body 12 Magnifying Lens 16, 17 CCD (Imaging Device)
24 Image processing unit 32 USB (interface)
40 Memory card slot (slot)

Claims (3)

The magnifier body,
A magnifying lens that is attached to the magnifying glass main body and shows an observation object in an enlarged manner
An image sensor that is attached to the magnifying glass body and reads an image signal by reading light from the observation target along an optical axis different from the optical axis of the magnifying lens;
An image processing unit that is provided in the magnifying glass main body and converts the image signal output from the imaging device into an image signal of an image by an optical axis of the magnifying lens;
An interface for outputting the converted image signal to the outside;
A magnifying glass with an electronic image recording device. The magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the interface includes a signal conversion unit that converts the signal into a USB standard signal. 3. The magnifying glass with an electronic image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the interface is provided in a slot provided in the magnifying glass main body for loading a recording medium for recording the image signal. .

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