JP2005130031A - Holder for stereoscopic photographing - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a holder capable of performing stereoscopic photographing using a plurality of cellular telephones with a camera function. <P>SOLUTION: The holder has attaching portions 6a, 6b for attaching the cellular telephones 11a, 11b with a camera function, and fastening belts 7a, 7b for holding the telephones 11a, 11b attached on these portions 6a, 6b. In this case, photographic lenses of the telephones 11a, 11b are disposed so as to form a predetermined distance and a predetermined convergence angle. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a stereo shooting holder for performing stereo shooting using a plurality of mobile phones with camera functions.

  A so-called stereo shooting method is known in which two images having a parallax corresponding to the viewpoints of the left and right eyes of the same subject are shot. In such stereo shooting, for example, as proposed in Patent Document 1, there is a method of shooting with two cameras separated by a predetermined distance. Thus, when performing stereo shooting using two cameras, the imaging region of one image sensor is divided into two by using a stereo adapter or the like, unlike when performing stereo shooting with one camera. There is no necessity, and there is no influence of distortion in the optical system constituting the stereo adapter. Therefore, the method of performing stereo shooting using two cameras can capture a stereo image with higher image quality than performing stereo shooting with a single camera.

  Also, a holder device for performing stereo photography using such two cameras has been proposed. This holder device is configured so that two cameras can be respectively held by tripod screws.

In recent years, mobile phones having a camera function have become widespread. Such a mobile phone with a camera function is smaller than a normal camera and can easily shoot.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-220113

  When performing stereo shooting using two cameras as described above, two identical cameras are required, resulting in an increase in system size and cost. Further, when performing stereo shooting, it is preferable to perform shooting so that the distance between the lenses (baseline length) is the width of the human eyes (about 65 mm). When attaching to the apparatus, it is difficult to keep the appropriate width as described above because of the width of the camera.

  That is, if a mobile phone with a camera function, which is smaller than a normal camera, is used, it is possible to perform stereo photography while maintaining an appropriate width. Here, at the time of stereo shooting, it is preferable to be able to capture the position of the mobile phone with a camera function while maintaining the appropriate width as described above, but such a holder device has not yet been proposed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a stereo shooting holder capable of performing stereo shooting using a plurality of camera-equipped mobile phones.

  In order to achieve the above object, the stereo shooting holder according to the first aspect of the present invention performs stereo shooting by setting the shooting lenses of a plurality of mobile phones with camera functions to a predetermined interval and a predetermined convergence angle, respectively. A mounting portion to which the plurality of mobile phones with camera functions can be mounted so as to be able to be performed.

  According to the first aspect, it is possible to perform imaging while maintaining a predetermined interval and a predetermined convergence angle of the imaging lenses of a plurality of mobile phones with camera functions.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the stereo photography holder according to the second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the predetermined interval is substantially equal to the interval between human eyes.

  According to the second aspect, it is possible to perform photographing while keeping the distance between the photographing lenses of the plurality of mobile phones with camera functions substantially equal to the distance between both eyes of the human.

  In order to achieve the above object, a stereo shooting holder according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, holds the plurality of mobile phones with camera functions attached to the plurality of attachment parts. And a holding unit for carrying out the operation.

  According to the third aspect, it is possible to hold a plurality of mobile phones with camera functions while being mounted on the mounting portion.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the stereo photography holder according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the holding portion is a fixing belt member.

  According to the fourth aspect, it is possible to hold a plurality of mobile phones with camera functions with the fixing belt member.

  In order to achieve the above object, the stereo photography holder according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is the stereo photography holder according to the third aspect, wherein the holding portion is mounted with a charger provided in the plurality of mobile phones with camera functions. It is an engaging part engaged with the groove part for.

  According to the fifth aspect, a plurality of mobile phones with camera functions can be held by the engaging portion.

  In order to achieve the above object, the stereo shooting holder according to the sixth aspect of the present invention further includes an attachment mechanism for attaching a tripod for fixing the stereo shooting holder in the first aspect. It has.

  According to the sixth aspect, the tripod can be attached to the stereo photography holder.

  In order to achieve the above object, the stereo imaging holder according to the seventh aspect of the present invention further comprises a convergence angle adjusting member for adjusting the convergence angle of the imaging lens in the first aspect. .

  According to the seventh aspect, it is possible to adjust the convergence angle during photographing.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a stereo shooting holder according to the first aspect, wherein an electrical connection is provided between the plurality of camera-equipped mobile phones and the stereo shooting holder. It further includes electrical contacts that connect electrically.

  According to the eighth aspect, it is possible to electrically connect the mobile phone with camera and the stereo photographing holder.

  In order to achieve the above object, a stereo photography holder according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the eighth aspect, wherein photographing is simultaneously started on the plurality of camera-equipped mobile phones via the electrical contacts. An operation member for giving the instruction is further provided.

  According to the ninth aspect, a plurality of camera-equipped mobile phones can be simultaneously in a shooting start state.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the plurality of mobile phone with camera function can communicate with each other. An instruction to start shooting is given to any one of the camera-equipped mobile phones, and at the same time, another camera-equipped mobile phone is also instructed to start shooting.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the stereo photography holder according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the tenth aspect, the communication is wired communication.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the tenth aspect of the stereo imaging holder according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the communication is wireless communication.

  According to these tenth to twelfth aspects, a plurality of camera-equipped mobile phones can be simultaneously in a shooting start state by communication.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the holder for stereo imaging | photography which can perform a stereo imaging | photography using the some mobile phone with a camera function can be provided.

  Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the stereo shooting holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear view when the mobile phone with a camera function is mounted on the stereo shooting holder. 3 is a left side view when the mobile phone with a camera function is mounted on the stereo shooting holder, and FIG. 4 is a top view when the mobile phone with a camera function is mounted on the stereo shooting holder.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the stereo shooting holder body 1 has a mounting portion 6a for mounting a plurality of (here, two) mobile phones with camera functions (hereinafter simply referred to as mobile phones) 11a. , 6b are respectively attached at positions separated by a predetermined interval. Here, the predetermined interval is such that the distance (baseline length) between the photographing lens 12a and the photographing lens 12b of the mobile phone 11a and the mobile phone 11b shown in FIG. 2 is suitable for stereo shooting (about 65 mm). Set as follows.

  Further, the mounting portions 6a and 6b are formed with grooves having a shape that allows the cellular phones 11a and 11b to be placed as shown in FIG. After the cellular phones 11a and 11b are placed in the grooves, the cellular phones 11a and 11b can be held by using the fixing belts 7a and 7b made of Velcro (registered trademark) or the like for fixing assistance. It has become.

  When the cellular phones 11a and 11b are held in this way, as shown in FIG. 2, both optical axes of the photographing lenses 12a and 12b of the cellular phones 11a and 11b are substantially parallel (angle of convergence is 0 degree). For this reason, it is possible to hold the mobile phones 11a and 11b in a state suitable for stereo shooting.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, screw members 5a and 5b for adjusting the convergence angle are attached to the rear surfaces of the mounting portions 6a and 6b. The convergence angle is formed between the screw members 5a and 5b and the shaft portions 8a and 8b. An adjustment mechanism is configured. That is, the convergence angle adjusting mechanism is configured to be able to rotate the mounting portions 6a and 6b around the shaft portions 8a and 8b using the screw members 5a and 5b. With such a mechanism, it is possible to adjust the shooting range of images (left and right images in stereo shooting) acquired by the mobile phones 11a and 11b by adjusting the convergence angle during stereo shooting.

  Here, a general mobile phone is often configured so that a charger for charging a mobile phone can be attached. As such a configuration, for example, an engaging groove for attaching a charger is provided in a mobile phone, and the charger is connected to the mobile phone by engaging the engaging groove with an engaging portion provided in the charger. There are some that can be installed. Therefore, also in the first embodiment, an engaging portion that engages with an engaging groove formed in the mobile phone may be provided. If such an engaging portion is provided, the mobile phone can be held more reliably. The engaging portion may be used both for mounting on the stereo imaging holder and for mounting the charger.

  Furthermore, the stereo photographing holder main body 1 is provided with a release button 2 which is an operation member for simultaneously giving an instruction to start photographing to two mobile phones. Further, the mounting portions 6a and 6b are provided with contacts 3a and 3b for inputting signals input from the release button 2 to the cellular phones 11a and 11b. That is, the release button 2 and the contacts 3a and 3b are electrically connected. In such a configuration, when the release button 2 is pressed, a release signal for giving a shooting start instruction from the release button 2 is input to the cellular phones 11a and 11b. Then, the cellular phones 11a and 11b, to which the release signal is input, execute a photographing operation at the same time.

  Of course, since each of the mobile phones 11a and 11b has a camera function, photographing can be started from a release button provided on each of the mobile phones 11a and 11b. In this case, the two mobile phones 11a and 11b are configured to be communicable via a dedicated cable, and when the release button of either one of the mobile phones is operated, The simultaneous release may be executed. Such communication is not limited to wired communication, but may be infrared communication such as IrDA or wireless electromagnetic wave communication such as BlueTooth.

  Further, as the contacts 3a and 3b, various kinds of contacts other than the electrical contacts for inputting the signal from the release button 2 to the mobile phone can be considered. For example, if a contact point for detecting the mounting state of the mobile phones 11a and 11b is provided, normal shooting or stereo shooting is performed depending on whether or not one mobile phone is mounted on the mounting unit. Can be switched. That is, the stereo photographing holder body 1 determines whether or not the number of attached mobile phones is one based on the conductive state of the contacts 3a and 3b. If there is only a stand, the mode is switched to a mode in which normal shooting can be performed. On the other hand, when two mobile phones are attached, the mode is switched to a mode capable of performing stereo shooting.

  Further, as the contacts 3a and 3b, a contact for switching between the normal shooting mode and the stereo shooting mode may be provided, or a contact for charging the mobile phone may be provided.

  Here, the contacts 3a and 3b may be arranged side by side on the charging electrodes of the mobile phones 11a and 11b, for example. The example of FIG. 1 is the case where the charging electrode is provided on the lower surface of the mobile phone, but depending on the type of mobile phone, the contacts 3a and 3b may be provided at positions other than the position shown in FIG. Needless to say.

  The stereo photography holder main body 1 is provided with a tripod mounting mechanism 4 which is a member for mounting a camera tripod. With this tripod mounting mechanism 4, a camera tripod can also be used during stereo shooting.

  As described above, the first embodiment is a stereo photographing holder that can hold a plurality of camera-equipped mobile phones in a state suitable for performing stereo photographing. However, the configuration is not limited to that described with reference to FIGS. For example, in the first embodiment, the screw mechanism for adjusting the convergence angle is provided for each of the mounting portions, but it may be configured so that the convergence angles of the two mounting portions can be adjusted simultaneously. When the adjustment amount is small, only one of the convergence angles may be adjusted. Further, the adjustment of the convergence angle is not limited to the screw member.

  Further, in the first embodiment, a fixing belt is used for fixing assistance when the mobile phone is mounted on the mounting portion. For example, as shown in FIG. (Fixing claw or the like) 9a may be provided so that the mobile phone can be held directly from the stereo photographing holder body. Further, in order to prevent scratches that may occur when the mobile phone is attached and to ensure stability when the mobile phone is attached, a cloth, a sponge, or the like may be arranged on the attachment portion or the like.

  In addition, an image processing mechanism for creating a predetermined stereo format image file from an image captured by the mobile phone and an image monitor capable of confirming the stereo format image thus created are provided in the stereo shooting holder body. May be.

  Further, the mounting portions 6a and 6b may be configured to be removable, and a general mobile phone charger may be mounted instead of the mounting portions 6a and 6b.

  Further, in the first embodiment, an example in which the mobile phone is held without being bent is illustrated, but the mobile phone is held in a folded state as shown in FIGS. 5, 6 (a), and 6 (b). It may be. Here, in the example of FIG. 6A, the screw members 5 a and 5 b for adjusting the convergence angle are provided on the bottom surface of the stereo photographing holder main body 1. One mobile phone is held by two fixing belts (fixing belts 7a and 10a). The other mobile phone is similarly held by two fixing belts.

  As described above, various shapes and the like of the stereo photographing holder main body and the mounting portion are conceivable depending on the shape of the mobile phone and other conditions.

  Although the present invention has been described above based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are naturally possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

  Further, the above-described embodiments include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent requirements are deleted from all the constituent requirements shown in the embodiment, the problem described in the column of the problem to be solved by the invention can be solved, and is described in the column of the effect of the invention. When an effect is obtained, a configuration from which this configuration requirement is deleted can be extracted as an invention.

It is an external appearance perspective view of the holder for stereo photography concerning Example 1 of the present invention. It is a rear view of the holder for stereo photography which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a left view of the holder for stereo photography which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a top view of the holder for stereo photography concerning Example 1 of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the 1st modification of Example 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the 2nd modification of Example 1 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Stereo imaging | photography holder main body, 2 ... Release button, 3a, 3b ... Contact, 4 ... Tripod attachment mechanism, 5a, 5b ... Screw member, 6a, 6b ... Mounting part, 7a, 7b, 10a, 10b ... Fixing belt 8a, 8b ... Shaft, 9a ... Mobile phone fixing assist mechanism, 11a, 11b ... Mobile phone with camera function, 12a, 12b ... Shooting lens

Claims (12)

  Provided with a mounting portion on which the plurality of mobile phones with camera functions can be mounted so that the photographing lenses of the plurality of mobile phones with camera functions can be set to a predetermined interval and a predetermined convergence angle, respectively. Stereo shooting holders characterized by that.   The stereo photography holder according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined interval is an interval substantially equal to an interval between human eyes.   The stereo photographing holder according to claim 1, further comprising a holding portion for holding the plurality of mobile phones with camera functions attached to the plurality of attachment portions.   The stereo photography holder according to claim 3, wherein the holding portion is a fixing belt member.   4. The stereo photography holder according to claim 3, wherein the holding portion is an engaging portion that engages with a charger mounting groove provided in the plurality of mobile phones with a camera function.   The stereo photographing holder according to claim 1, further comprising an attachment mechanism for attaching a tripod for fixing the stereo photographing holder.   The stereo shooting holder according to claim 1, further comprising a convergence angle adjusting member that enables setting a shooting range during stereo shooting by adjusting a convergence angle of the shooting lens.   The stereo photography holder according to claim 1, further comprising an electrical contact for electrically connecting the plurality of mobile phones with camera functions and the stereo photography holder.   9. The stereo photographing holder according to claim 8, further comprising an operation member for simultaneously giving an instruction to start photographing to the plurality of mobile phones with camera functions via the electrical contacts.   The plurality of camera-equipped mobile phones can communicate with each other. At the same time, one of the plurality of camera-equipped mobile phones is instructed to start photographing, and at the same time, another camera-equipped cellular phone is instructed to start photographing. The stereo photography holder according to claim 1, wherein:   The stereo photography holder according to claim 10, wherein the communication is wired communication.   The stereo photography holder according to claim 10, wherein the communication is wireless communication.

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