JP2004304541A - Portable image communication equipment and wireless image transmission system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide portable image communication equipment having handy portability, and capable of real-time monitoring having enhanced mobility in a disaster or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The portable image communication equipment 1 consists of: a communication body 2 having a communication operation section, an antenna section, and a monitor section; and a power supply body 3 having a power generation section and a battery section. The communication body 2 and the power supply section 3 are openably built as a box. The box has a handle 7 allowing carrying. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a portable image communication device and a wireless image transmission system that can transmit a long-distance wireless image without interference.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a wireless image transmission system, there is a system in which an image is captured by a transmission device, the image is transmitted to a reception device by transmission, and an image is displayed on a monitor of the reception device for real-time monitoring (for example, Patent Document 1). .
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2003-51963 (pages 1 to 6, FIG. 1)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Such a wireless image transmission system is used, for example, to receive a disaster state such as a fire or a flood as an image and to monitor the situation in real time. It was inconvenient to carry, was electrically connected when used, and was troublesome and complicated to handle. Similarly, the receiving device is also inconvenient to carry because the operating device, antenna, monitor, and the like are separate units, and are electrically connected during use, which is troublesome and complicated to handle.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a portable image communication device and a wireless image transmission system which are convenient to carry and enable real-time monitoring with high mobility in a disaster or the like. And
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems and achieve the object, the present invention is configured as follows.
[0007]
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication body including a communication operation unit, an antenna unit, and a monitor unit,
It comprises a power generation unit having a power generation unit and a battery unit,
The portable image communication device is characterized in that the communication body and the power supply body are assembled as a box so as to be openable and closable and have a portable handle.
[0008]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when carrying, it can be closed as a box and easily carried by holding with a handle, and can be easily opened and used without assembling at the time of use. Real-time monitoring with richness is possible.
[0009]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication body including a communication operation unit, an antenna unit, a monitor unit, and a camera unit.
It comprises a power generation unit having a power generation unit and a battery unit,
The portable image communication apparatus is characterized in that the communication body and the power supply body are integrally assembled as a backpack and have a backpack band that can be carried on the back.
[0010]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to assemble during use, and can be carried on a backpack by a backpack, and a real-time image with high mobility in a disaster or the like can be taken.
[0011]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication body including a communication operation unit, an antenna unit, a monitor unit, and a camera unit.
It comprises a power generation unit having a power generation unit and a battery unit,
The portable image communication device is characterized in that the communication body and the power supply body are integrally assembled as a backpack and have a backpack band and an oxygen cylinder that can be carried on the back.
[0012]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to assemble during use, and can be carried underwater with a backpack by a backpack, and a real-time underwater image with high mobility in a disaster or the like can be taken.
[0013]
The invention according to claim 4, wherein a portable monitor having an earphone microphone and a monitor can be used as the communicator, the portable image according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein Communication device.
[0014]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a portable monitor having an earphone microphone and a monitor can be used, and an operator can see the monitor and perform an accurate instruction or determination.
[0015]
The invention according to claim 5 is the portable image communication device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein a portable monitor having an earphone, a monitor, and a camera can be used as the communication body. .
[0016]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a portable monitor having an earphone, a monitor, and a camera can be used, and an operator can see the monitor and take an appropriate image with the camera.
[0017]
The invention according to claim 6 uses the portable image communication device according to claim 1 on the receiving side, and uses the portable image communication device according to claim 2 or 3 on the transmitting side.
A wireless image transmission system for transmitting a wireless image obtained from the transmitting-side portable image communication device to a receiving-side portable image communication device.
[0018]
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the wireless image obtained from the transmitting-side portable image communication device is transmitted to the receiving-side portable image communication device, so that the portable image communication device is convenient to carry and does not require assembly when used. It is possible to perform real-time monitoring with high mobility in the event of a disaster or the like.
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a portable image communication device and a wireless image transmission system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.
[0020]
First, the portable image communication device shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 will be described. 1 is a perspective view when the portable image communication device is used, FIG. 2 is a perspective view when the portable image communication device is carried, FIG. 3 is a perspective view when the solar power generation panel of the portable image communication device is used, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a supporting portion of the solar power generation panel, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view when wind power generation is used.
[0021]
The portable image communication device 1 of this embodiment receives a wireless image transmitted from an image transmitter mounted on a moving body such as a helicopter or a vehicle, or a handy transmitter imaged by an operator. It comprises a body 2 and a power supply 3.
[0022]
This embodiment is a portable image communication device 1 mounted on an unmanned helicopter, and a communication body 2 is provided with a communication operation unit 20, an antenna unit 21, and a monitor unit 22. In the communication operation unit 20, a control contrailer 20a for controlling an unmanned helicopter is arranged.
[0023]
The antenna portion 21 has an antenna 21a which can be extended and contracted by a telescopic pole 21b and can be extended at the time of use. The antenna 21a can be detached from the tip of the telescopic pole 21b with one touch so that maintenance and inspection can be easily performed. Further, the antenna 21a has a sensor 21c for adjustment and the like, and an amplifier 21d for increasing the receiving sensitivity is built in the antenna 21a. The antenna 21a is attached to the electric head 21e for automatic tracking so that it can automatically track in the flight direction of the unmanned helicopter. It has become.
[0024]
As described above, the antenna unit 21 monitors the state of the radio wave and automatically performs tracking so that transmission and reception are always performed in a good state. In addition, the antenna 21a can automatically rise from the communication body 2 to a height having a good reception sensitivity by the telescopic pole 21b, and manual operation is also possible. In addition, since the electric head 21e for automatic tracking is rotated by 360 °, a slip ring or the like is used as a contact to prevent damage to the wiring. Radio interference and obstacles within the radio wave reachable distance are detected by a sensor 21c for adjustment and the like. Further, in the antenna section 21, the sensitivity can be increased by using an amplifier on the receiving side, and the communication distance can be extended.
[0025]
The monitor unit 22 is provided with a touch panel screen 22a with a built-in speaker and an operation unit 22b, and is detachable with a detach button 22c. Simple operations can be performed with the touch panel screen 22a and voice recognition, and can also be performed with a remote control. The monitor 22 can be easily detached from the communication body 2 with the removal button 22c to perform maintenance and inspection.
[0026]
The power supply 3 has a power generation unit 30 and a battery unit 31. Further, the power supply 3 is provided with a power supply connection section 32, and can be connected to a commercial power supply or another generator in addition to the power generation section 30.
[0027]
The power generation unit 30 includes a solar power generation 30a and a wind power generation 30b. The photovoltaic power generation 30a has a solar panel 30a1 and a panel cover 30a2 as shown in FIGS.
[0028]
The angle of the solar panel 30a1 can be changed in the vertical direction by the telescopic pole 30a3, and the angle can be changed in the horizontal direction by the rotating pole 30a4. Can be automatically set to an efficient position. Further, the panel cover 30a2 can be automatically opened.
[0029]
The wind power generator 30b has a propeller unit 30b1 and a telescopic pole 30b2. Electric power is generated by the rotational force from the propeller unit 30b1, and the propeller unit 30b1 is rotatable left and right. The direction of the wind is automatically detected, and the propeller unit 30b1 can be automatically set to a position where power generation is efficient. The pitch of the propeller unit 30b1 can be automatically adjusted.
[0030]
Further, the power supply body 3 is provided with an electric slide lid 30c, and by opening the electric slide lid 30c, the telescopic pole 30b2 can be extended to set the propeller section 30b1. Further, the power supply body 3 is provided with an antenna 21f used for wireless communication.
[0031]
When the power generation unit 30 is used in a place where AC is present, the power is supplied at 100 V by the power supply connection unit 32 and converted into AC to AD. When used in a place where there is no AC, the photovoltaic power generation 30a and the wind power generation 30b of the power generation unit 30 are used, and either the external battery or the built-in battery unit 31 is used. In addition, the solar power generation 30a and the wind power generation 30b can be automatically set up at a position where the power generation efficiency is the highest, and a small power generation device may be built in for emergency use when power shortage occurs due to insufficient battery charging such as at night. . As the emergency use, the fuel of the small power generator includes gasoline, LPG, methanol engines, carbon dioxide gas type, and compressed oxygen type, and can be selected according to the use environment. When a power supply abnormality is detected, the best power supply is automatically selected when several power supply units are provided.
[0032]
The solar power generation 30a, the wind power generation 30b, and the battery unit 31 may be of an installation type or a portable large capacity type. Further, the power generation device of the power generation unit 30 is not limited to these, and both a manual type and an engine type can be provided.
[0033]
The communication body 2 and the power supply body 3 according to this embodiment are assembled as a box so as to be openable and closable around a hinge 4 as a box, and are held in an open position by a holding lever 5. As shown in FIG. 2, the communication body 2 and the power supply body 3 are locked in a closed state by a stopper 6 and can be carried by a handle 7.
[0034]
As described above, the portable image communication device 1 is waterproofed when it is carried using the communication body 2 and the power supply body 3 as boxes. This portable image communication device 1 can be easily carried by holding the communication body 2 and the power supply body 3 with the handle 7 and opening the communication body 2 and the power supply body 3 during use, so that assembly is unnecessary and easy to use. It is easy to carry and can be monitored in real time with a high degree of mobility in the event of a disaster or the like.
[0035]
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which the portable image communication device includes an installation stand. In the portable image communication apparatus 1 according to this embodiment, the communication body 2 and the power supply 3 are configured in the same manner as in the embodiment of FIGS. A possible installation stand 8a is provided. The installation stand 8a is built-in and is stored when it is carried. However, it can be stably installed by extending it during use and adjusting the height. The installation stand 8 a is not limited to the communication body 2 and may be provided on the power supply body 3. When the main power is turned on, the installation stand 8a is automatically set up to a standby state, but can be operated manually.
[0036]
Next, the portable image communication device shown in FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 7 is a perspective view when the portable image communication device is used.
[0037]
The portable image communication apparatus 101 according to the present embodiment, for example, is for transmitting an image captured by an operator and transmitting a wireless image to a receiver, and includes a communication body 102 and a power supply body 103. These are provided in the backpack section A and facilitate use in, for example, mountainous areas.
[0038]
This embodiment is a portable image communication device 101 in a backpack format carried by an operator, and a communication body 102 is provided with a communication operation unit 120, an antenna unit 121, a monitor unit 122, and a camera unit 123. . The communication operation unit 120 is provided with an arm 120a, and is provided so that the centralized controller 120b transmitting to the arm 120a can be removed.
[0039]
The antenna section 121 has an antenna 121a which can be extended and contracted by a telescopic pole 121b and can be extended at the time of use. The antenna 121a can be detached from the tip of the telescopic pole 121b with one touch so that maintenance and inspection can be easily performed. The antenna 121a uses a GPS antenna, has a sensor 121c for adjustment or the like, and is attached to the telescopic pole 121b by an attachment base 121d.
[0040]
The camera section 123 has a CCD camera 123a and a mounting base 123b. The mounting base 123b is rotatable in the vertical direction on the support 123c of the telescopic pole 121b, and the support 123c is rotatable in the horizontal direction on the telescopic pole 121b. can do.
[0041]
The monitor unit 122 is provided with a touch panel screen 122a, and the touch panel screen 122a is detachably provided on the centralized controller 120b.
[0042]
Further, the communication body 102 is provided with an antenna 121f used for wireless use and an antenna 121g used for emergency use. As described above, by equipping the GPS position positioning system, the position in the mountains can be easily confirmed, and in the event of distress or accident, the antenna 121d is mounted as a signal transmitter for emergency use and works in conjunction with the GPS system. Can also transmit the distress point.
[0043]
The power supply 103 has a power generation unit 130 and a battery unit 131. The power generation unit 130 includes a solar power generation 130a and a wind power generation 30b. The solar panel 130a1 of the photovoltaic power generation unit 130a is provided on the back surface of the backpack A so that the angle can be changed in the vertical direction. The wind power generator 130b is provided on the side of the backpack A, and has a propeller unit 130b1 and a telescopic pole 130b2. Electric power is generated by the rotational force from the propeller unit 130b1, and the propeller unit 130b1 is rotatable left and right. The direction of the wind is automatically detected, and the propeller unit 130b1 can be automatically set to a position where power generation is efficient. Further, the pitch of the propeller unit 130b1 can be automatically adjusted.
[0044]
The communication body 102 and the power supply body 103 of this embodiment are integrally assembled as a backpack and have a backpack band 110 that can be carried on the back. Thus, at the time of use, the operator can carry the backpack A with the backpack 110 by using the backpack 110, and it is possible to capture a real-time image which is not required to be assembled and has high mobility in a disaster or the like.
[0045]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another embodiment in which the portable image communication device includes an installation stand. In the portable image communication device 1 of this embodiment, the communication body 2 and the power supply 3 are configured similarly to the embodiment of FIG. An installation stand 8b that can be extended and contracted in the vertical direction is provided, and a rest stand 8c that can be extended and contracted in the vertical direction is provided at the center. The central portion is supported by the rest stand 8c. The installation stand 8b and the rest stand 8c can be stored electrically or manually.
[0046]
Next, the portable image communication device shown in FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 9 is a perspective view when the portable image communication device is used.
[0047]
The portable image communication apparatus 201 according to the present embodiment is for transmitting, for example, an image captured by an operator and transmitting a wireless image to a receiver, and includes a communication body 202 and a power supply body 203, which are provided in the backpack unit A. Have been.
[0048]
This embodiment is a portable image communication device 201 in a backpack format carried by an operator, and a communication body 202 is provided with a communication operation unit 220, an antenna unit 221, a monitor unit 222, and a camera unit 223. . The communication operation unit 220 is provided with an arm 220a, and is provided so as to be able to remove the centralized controller 220b that transmits to the arm 220a.
[0049]
The antenna 221 is provided with antennas 221a and 221b on both sides of the backpack A so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. The antenna 221b is used for steering a radio control for underwater photography.
[0050]
An oxygen cylinder 260 is provided on the back surface of the backpack portion A, and an antenna 221c is provided on a mounting band 261 of the oxygen cylinder 260. The antenna 221a and the antenna 221c automatically select one having a better radio wave condition. I can do it.
[0051]
The camera section 223 has a CCD camera 223a, a mounting section 223b, and a support pole 223c. The CCD camera 223a is rotatable in the left-right direction with respect to the mounting part 223b, and the mounting part 223b is rotatable in the vertical direction with respect to the support pole 223c, so that the camera part 223 can freely change the direction to capture an image. The CCD camera 223a is remotely movable, but can also be operated manually.
[0052]
The monitor section 222 is provided with a touch panel screen 222a, and the touch panel screen 222a is provided detachably on the centralized contrailer 220b. With this centralized contrailer 220b, centralized operation at hand is possible. Also, only the minimum required base material can be removed with one touch.
[0053]
The power supply 203 has a power generation unit 230 and a battery unit 231. The power generation unit 230 has a power generation device built in the backpack unit A.
[0054]
The portable image communication device 201 of this embodiment is a completely waterproof type that can be used underwater, and also has a radio control transmission system for underwater photography. It is also possible to equip a radio control relay and transmission system and an imaging system, and the radio control and relay equipment 270 are available in the air, over the water, and underwater. In this embodiment, the buoy 271 is provided on the buoy 271 and the buoy 271 is a wire. 272 allows it to float on the sea. The buoy 271 and the wire 272 can be stored in the storage unit 250 of the backpack A. The storage section 250 can be opened and closed by a lid 251.
[0055]
The communication body 202 and the power supply body 203 of this embodiment are integrally assembled as a backpack, have a backpack band 210 that can be carried, and have an oxygen cylinder 260. The band 210 allows the user to carry the underwater with his / her back, and capture a real-time underwater image with high mobility in the event of a disaster or the like.
[0056]
10 to 12 show an embodiment of a portable monitor. The portable monitor 300 shown in FIG. 10 or the portable monitor 400 shown in FIG. 11 is used as a communication body of the portable image communication device shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and used by an operator as shown in FIG.
[0057]
The portable monitor 300 shown in FIG. 10 includes an earphone 301, a monitor 302, a microphone 303, a wireless antenna 304, and an antenna cable 305, and allows an operator to view the monitor 302 and perform an accurate instruction or determination.
[0058]
11 includes an earphone 401, a monitor 402, a microphone 403, and a camera 404. An operator can see the monitor 402 and capture an appropriate image using the camera 404.
[0059]
As the portable monitor 300 and the portable monitor 400, a liquid crystal or a small monitor with an earphone microphone can be used. The status of the device can be displayed on the monitors of the portable monitor 300 and the portable monitor 400, and when the device is abnormal, the operator can be notified by a forced interrupt, a sound, or a lamp.
[0060]
Next, the wireless image transmission system of this embodiment uses the portable image communication device shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 on the receiving side, and uses the portable image communication device shown in FIG. By transmitting the wireless image obtained from the portable image communication device on the receiving side to the portable image communication device on the receiving side, it is convenient to carry, does not require assembly at the time of use, and has real-time monitoring that is highly mobile in case of disaster etc. It is possible.
[0061]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the portable electronic device can be easily carried by being closed as a box when being carried and held by a handle, and can be easily opened and used without using it at the time of use. Real-time monitoring with high mobility is possible.
[0062]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to assemble during use, and can be carried on a backpack with a backpack, and a real-time image rich in mobility in a disaster or the like can be taken.
[0063]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to assemble during use, and can be carried on the back with a backpack by a backpack, and a real-time underwater image with high mobility in a disaster or the like can be taken.
[0064]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a portable monitor having an earphone microphone and a monitor can be used, and an operator can perform an accurate instruction or determination while looking at the monitor.
[0065]
According to the invention described in claim 5, a portable monitor having an earphone, a monitor, and a camera can be used, and an operator can see the monitor and take an appropriate image with the camera.
[0066]
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the wireless image obtained from the transmitting-side portable image communication device is transmitted to the receiving-side portable image communication device, so that the portable image communication device is convenient to carry, does not need to be assembled when used, and can be used in the event of a disaster. Real-time monitoring with high mobility is possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view when a portable image communication device is used.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view when the portable image communication device is carried.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view when a solar power generation panel of the portable image communication device is used.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a supporting portion of the solar power generation panel.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view when using wind power generation.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which the portable image communication device includes an installation stand.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view when the portable image communication device is used.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another embodiment in which the portable image communication device includes an installation stand.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view when the portable image communication device is used.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a portable monitor.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a portable monitor.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a portable monitor.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable image communication apparatus 2 Communication body 3 Power supply body 7 Handle

Claims (6)

A communication operation unit, an antenna unit, a communication body having a monitor unit,
It comprises a power generation unit having a power generation unit and a battery unit,
The portable image communication device, wherein the communication body and the power supply body are assembled as a box so as to be openable and closable, and have a portable handle. A communication unit having a communication operation unit, an antenna unit, a monitor unit, and a camera unit;
It comprises a power generation unit having a power generation unit and a battery unit,
The portable image communication device, wherein the communication body and the power supply body are integrally assembled as a backpack and have a backpack band that can be carried. A communication unit having a communication operation unit, an antenna unit, a monitor unit, and a camera unit;
It comprises a power generation unit having a power generation unit and a battery unit,
The portable image communication device, wherein the communication body and the power supply body are integrally assembled as a backpack, and include a backpack band and an oxygen cylinder that can be carried. The portable image communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a portable monitor having an earphone microphone and a monitor can be used as the communication body. The portable image communication device according to claim 2, wherein a portable monitor having an earphone, a monitor, and a camera can be used as the communication body. The portable image communication device according to claim 1 is used on the receiving side, and the portable image communication device according to claim 2 or 3 is used on the transmitting side.
A wireless image transmission system for transmitting a wireless image obtained from the transmitting-side portable image communication device to a receiving-side portable image communication device.

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