JP2006091598A - Imaging display device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging display device which improves convenience, operability, and visibility while allowing imaging in a free way of taking and with a free imaging posture. <P>SOLUTION: The imaging display device includes a main body 2 provided with a first imaging part including an imaging lens 1, a display part 3 provided on the main body 2 so as to be freely folded through a hinge mechanism, a turning body 4 turnably attached to the main body 2, and a second imaging part including an imaging lens 5, and operation parts such as a track ball 6 and a cross button 7, and the second imaging part and the operation parts are arranged in the turning body 4 so as to be turned to opposite directions. Since the second imaging part is turnably attached to the main body 2, use of the second imaging part allows imaging with a free imaging posture, in a free way of taking, and at a free imaging angle. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging display device having an imaging unit and a display unit.

  2. Description of the Related Art An imaging display device capable of recording captured moving images and still images and displaying such recorded information on a display unit is already known. As this type of imaging display device, a configuration in which a display unit including a liquid crystal screen or the like for displaying a recorded or recorded image is configured to be rotatable so that the angle can be easily viewed is disclosed in Patent Document 1 and the like. .

  In the imaging display device disclosed in Patent Document 1, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, a lens 51 or the like as an imaging unit is disposed on the upper front side of a substantially box-shaped main body 50, and A display unit 52 made of a liquid crystal screen or the like is folded on a side surface upper part of one side (left side in the drawing) of the main body 50 so as to be housed. Further, on the rear side portion of the surface of the main body 50 on which the display unit 52 is disposed, a first rotation shaft 53 that extends vertically along the rear side portion, and the first rotation shaft 53. And a biaxial hinge mechanism provided with a second pivot shaft 54 (only the pivot axis is shown) extending in the left-right direction so as to be orthogonal to the first and second pivot shafts. By rotating the display unit 52 around 53 and 54, the display unit 52 can be changed to an easy-to-see angle.

  Further, on the rear surface of the main body 50, a viewfinder 56 used when imaging is performed without using the display unit 52, a zoom lever 57 for performing zoom processing during imaging or image display, A start / stop button 58 for stopping or the like is provided. Further, a battery 59 is mounted below the storage location of the display unit 52 in the main body 50, and the position above the installation location of the battery 59 in the main unit 50 (when the display unit 52 is folded, the display unit 52 in the main unit 50). A plurality of operation buttons 55a to 55d (see FIG. 14) for fast-forwarding an image are disposed.

In this configuration, when the imaging target is imaged, from the folded state (referred to as the basic posture) with the display unit 52 along the main body 50 as shown in FIG. 12, as shown in FIG. The display unit 52 is rotated about 90 degrees rearward (a direction) around the moving shaft 53 and raised from the main body 50, and then the display unit 52 is desired around the second rotation shaft 54 (b direction). By rotating this angle, it is possible to take an image while adjusting the display screen of the display unit 52 so that the display screen is easy to see while holding the main body 50 with the right hand or the like. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the imaging display device as viewed from the lens 51 side.
JP 2003-338974 A

  However, according to the imaging display device having the above-described conventional configuration, the lens 51 as the imaging unit and the operation unit (the operation buttons 55a to 55d, the start / stop button 58, and the like) are particularly suitable for imaging a general imaging target. Therefore, the holding method with respect to the main body 50 and the orientation of the main body 50 with respect to the imaging target are limited to some extent.

In addition, it is difficult to say that it is always suitable for use for various purposes such as photographing itself or photographing a still image.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide an imaging display device that can improve the convenience, operability, and visibility while allowing imaging in a free way and imaging posture. To do.

  In order to solve the above problems, an imaging display device of the present invention includes a main body provided with a first imaging unit, a display unit foldable with respect to the main body via a hinge mechanism, and the main body. A rotating body attached to the rotating body, and a second imaging unit and an operating unit disposed in opposite directions with respect to the rotating body.

  According to this configuration, since the second imaging unit is provided in addition to the first imaging unit, and the second imaging unit is rotatably attached to the main body, the second imaging unit is provided. The image can be picked up with a free image pickup posture, holding method, and image pickup angle. Further, it is possible to change the imaging posture and the imaging angle by rotating the second imaging unit without changing how to hold the main body. In addition, since the operation unit is also rotatably attached to the main body, even when the holding method with respect to the main body is changed, good operability is obtained by rotating the operation unit to an angle suitable for the holding method. It becomes possible. Furthermore, by rotating the second imaging unit to an appropriate angle, it is possible to capture an image with the second imaging unit while viewing the display unit even when the display unit is in a folded state. Thus, the display screen of the display unit that is erected from the screen is hidden by the main body, and the problem that the visibility is lowered does not occur.

  Further, the imaging display device of the present invention is characterized in that the overall shape is a substantially box shape, the first imaging unit is arranged on the upper front side, and the rotating body is arranged on the upper rear side, According to this, it can arrange | position without the attitude | position which a rotation body protrudes, and it can prevent that clothes, such as a photographer, are caught in a rotation body. Further, since not only the first image pickup unit but also the second image pickup unit is disposed on the upper part of the image pickup display device, when the photographer or the like holds the central portion of the main body of the image pickup display device, the photographer It is possible to minimize the fact that the first and second imaging units are accidentally covered with a finger such as.

  Moreover, the imaging display device of the present invention is characterized in that it is configured to be able to cover the imaging surface of the second imaging unit at the back portion of the portion where the first imaging unit is provided in the main body, According to this, the second imaging unit is protected by being positioned so as to cover the imaging surface of the second imaging unit at the back surface portion of the portion where the first imaging unit is provided, and the second imaging unit is protected. It is not necessary to provide a lens cover for the imaging unit separately.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the second imaging unit is provided separately from the first imaging unit, and imaging is performed using the second imaging unit, and further, the second imaging unit is rotated. By moving them, it is possible to capture images with a free imaging posture, holding method, and imaging angle, thereby improving convenience. In addition, since the operation unit is also rotatably attached to the main body, even when the holding method with respect to the main body is changed, good operability is obtained by rotating the operation unit to an angle suitable for the holding method. It becomes possible. Furthermore, by rotating the second imaging unit to an appropriate angle, it is possible to capture an image with the second imaging unit while viewing the display unit even when the display unit is in a folded state. The display screen of the display unit that is erected from the screen is hidden by the main body, so that the problem that the visibility is lowered does not occur, and good visibility can be maintained. In addition, since the second imaging unit and the operation unit are arranged in opposite directions on the rotating body, the second imaging unit and the operating unit are provided separately in two rotating bodies that can be rotated individually. Compared with the case, the structure can be simplified, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and the installation space can be minimized.

  In addition, since the first imaging unit is disposed on the upper front side and the rotating body is disposed on the upper rear side, the rotating body can be disposed without protruding, and clothes such as a photographer can be placed on the rotating body. Can be prevented, and the second imaging unit and the operation unit of the rotating body can be prevented from being damaged. Further, when the photographer or the like holds the central part of the main body of the imaging display device, the first and second imaging units can be prevented from being accidentally covered with the finger of the photographer or the like. It is also difficult to cause a photography mistake due to the above.

  Moreover, the location where the 1st imaging part is provided by comprising so that it can cover the imaging surface of a 2nd imaging part in the back surface part of the location in which the 1st imaging part is provided in a main body. The second imaging unit can be protected while using the back surface portion of the lens, and the imaging lens of the second imaging unit can be prevented from being damaged, and the reliability can be improved. In addition, since such an operation for protection can be performed only by the rotation operation of the rotating body, the operability is good, and further, there is no need to provide a lens cover of the second imaging unit separately. In the end, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 is a front view of an imaging display device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a rear view of the imaging display device, FIG. 3 is a left side view of the imaging display device, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the imaging display device. FIG. In addition, although arrangement | positioning of each part in the following has described the state shown in FIGS. 1-4 as a basic attitude so that it may be easy to understand, naturally, it can be used in various directions.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the imaging display device includes a first imaging unit including an imaging lens 1 facing the front from the upper front side to the rear, and can also include a recording medium (not shown). A substantially rectangular main body 2, a captured image or the like can be displayed on a display screen 3 a such as a liquid crystal, and a folding posture along the main body 2 and a standing posture standing up from the main body 2 via a biaxial hinge mechanism described later. A display unit 3 provided so as to be freely foldable, and a substantially cylindrical rotating body 4 attached to the main body 2 so as to be rotatable about a rotating shaft 4a (see FIG. 3) of a vertical axis 4b. I have. Then, the second imaging unit including the imaging lens 5, the rotatable trackball 6 with a pressing function, and the upper and lower sides are provided on the surfaces of the rotating body 4 that are opposite to each other (opposite to the front and back or left and right). An operation unit including a cross button 7 that can be pressed right and left is provided.

  On the outer periphery of the upper center of the main body 2, a substantially bottomless cylindrical tubular portion 8 is attached so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis 8 a along the front-rear direction, and a part of the rotational tubular portion 8 is further provided. The display unit 3 is attached to the rotation support shaft 9 that is rotatably assembled about the rotation axis 9a at the center of the predetermined side. The rotating cylindrical portion 8 and the rotation support shaft 9 constitute the biaxial hinge mechanism, and the display portion 3 can rotate 90 degrees or more about the horizontal axis 8a (in FIG. 1). The folding position is indicated by a solid line, and the state rotated 90 degrees from the folding position is indicated by a virtual line), and is rotatable 360 degrees around the rotation axis 9a of the rotation support shaft 9. Although not shown, a sensor for detecting the rotation angle and posture of the display unit 3 is built in the vicinity of the rotation support shaft 9 in the rotating cylindrical portion 8, and the sensor is adapted to the rotation angle and posture of the display unit 3. Thus, the display direction of the display screen 3a is automatically switched. In addition, a sensor for detecting the rotation posture of the rotating cylindrical portion 8 is also built in the main body 2, and the display direction of the display screen 3 a is automatically switched according to the rotation angle and posture of the rotating cylindrical portion 8. It has become.

  In the basic posture, the rotating body 4 is arranged so that the imaging lens 5 is located on the front side and is covered with the back of the upper central portion of the main body 2 as shown in FIGS. The trackball 6 and the cross button 7 are arranged on the back surface and can be freely operated. Note that the back portion of the main body 2 facing the rotating body 4 has a spherical shape that is slightly recessed so that it does not interfere with the main body 2 even if the rotating body 4 is rotated.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a zoom lever 11 for adjusting the zoom magnification of the first imaging unit including the imaging lens 1 and a power switch 12 for turning on / off the power are provided on the back of the main body 2. And a recording / stop button 13 used as a start / end instruction at the time of moving image capturing and a shutter at the time of still image capturing is provided at the left upper portion of the back surface of the main body 2 so as to protrude to the back side. Further, a menu button 14 for displaying various menu displays is provided in the vicinity of the record / stop button 13.

Furthermore, a stand 15 for standing the entire imaging display device or putting it in an inclined posture is attached to the lower part of the main body 2 so as to be swingable about its base portion 15a.
In the above configuration, when a general imaging target is imaged while using the first imaging unit including the imaging lens 1, the solid line part in FIG. 5, FIG. 1, and FIG. 2, after the display unit 3 is turned upright about the horizontal axis 8a (see FIG. 3) to the left side (direction c: see FIGS. 1 and 2), The display unit 3 may be configured to be able to stand up by being rotated upward or rightward), and by rotating the display unit 3 about 90 degrees in the d direction about the rotation axis 9a of the rotation support shaft 9. As shown in FIG. 6, the user can take an image while viewing the display screen 3 a of the display unit 3 and using the first image pickup unit. At this time, in order to make it easy to hold, the stand 15 may be configured to protrude by rotating 90 to 180 degrees as shown in FIG.

  Further, when taking an image of itself (so-called self-taking), from the state shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 3 is rotated about 90 degrees in the e direction about the rotation axis 9 a of the rotation support shaft 9. Thus, as shown in FIG. 7, the display screen 3a of the display unit 3 faces the front side, so that it is possible to perform so-called self-portrait. However, in this case, as in the case of the imaging display device described in the related art, the palm must be held in such a state that it is suitable for itself, which is difficult and inconvenient and difficult to operate. Moreover, since the display part 3 must be stood up, it must be held with the left hand that is not used to the operation, thereby further reducing convenience and operability.

  In response to this, in the imaging display device of the present invention, from the state shown in FIG. 4, the display unit 3 is rotated 180 degrees around the rotation axis 9 a of the rotation support shaft 9 while the display unit 3 is temporarily raised. After that, it is folded along the main body 2 so that the display screen 3a of the display unit 3 faces outward as shown in FIG. 8, and further, the imaging lens 5 and the trackball 6 of the second imaging unit. By rotating the rotator 4 provided with etc. 90 degrees in the f direction to the posture as shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to take an image while using the second imaging unit. In this case, by holding the display screen 3a of the display unit 3 so as to be positioned in front of the photographer, the user can take it while viewing the display screen 3a of the display unit 3 well, and the main body 2 Can be held in an easy posture. At this time, the track ball 6, the cross button 7, the recording stop button 13 and the like are also advantageous in that they are easy to operate because they are located on the side surface or the back surface not far in the depth direction. Further, since the display unit 3 is located at the front position along the main body 2, a part of the display unit is hidden by the main body as in the prior art, and a captured image cannot be confirmed and visibility is not deteriorated. Further, even when taking a self-portrait in a state where a plurality of persons (for example, two people) are lined up, position adjustment is performed by slightly rotating the rotating body 4 so that the imaging lens 5 of the second imaging unit faces the center. It is possible to take a good image only by doing this, and the visibility is good even in this case.

  Further, the rotating body 4 is rotated 90 degrees in the g direction from the state shown in FIG. 8, and as shown in FIG. 10, the imaging lens 5 of the second imaging unit is provided with the display unit 3 in the main body 2. By facing the opposite side, it is possible to shoot still images and the like with a holding method and posture similar to a mobile phone with a camera or a small digital camera while using this second imaging unit. This improves convenience.

  In addition, since the rear surface portion of the main body 2 where the first imaging unit is provided can cover and protect the imaging surface such as the imaging lens 5 of the second imaging unit. The imaging lens 5 and the like of the imaging unit can be prevented from being damaged and reliability can be improved, and the rotation can be performed only by rotating the rotating body 4, so that the operability is good. There is also an advantage that an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed without separately providing a lens cover or the like for the imaging lens 5.

  Further, as described above, when the orientation with the main body 2 is slightly changed while using the first imaging unit including the imaging lens 1, the orientation of the rotating body 4 is changed according to the orientation of the main body 2. Thus, the operability of the trackball 6 and the cross button 7 can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the imaging display device is placed on a table or the like while the stand 15 is raised from the main body 2, so that it can be displayed on the display screen 3 a of the display unit 3 even when the hand 15 is released. Can be viewed well. Further, by changing the direction of the rotating body 4 so that the trackball 6 and the cross button 7 are located on the same side as the display screen 3a, the operation of the trackball 6 and the cross button 7 can be performed very easily. Good operability can be obtained.

  Moreover, the location (the main body 2 in the same basic posture) opposite to the surface (the upper front surface of the main body 2 in the basic posture shown in FIGS. 1 to 4) on which the first imaging unit including the imaging lens 1 faces the outside. Since the rotating body 4 provided with the imaging lens 5 (second imaging unit), the trackball 6, and the cross button 7 is disposed on the upper back surface of the imaging display device, not only when the imaging display device is in the basic posture, Even when the rotating body 4 is rotated, there is an advantage that the rotating body 4 is not in a protruding position and clothes such as a photographer are not easily caught on the rotating body 4. This also prevents the second imaging unit and operation unit (trackball 6 and cross button 7) of the rotating body 4 from being caught by a photographer's clothes or the like and being damaged.

  Furthermore, since both the first image pickup unit and the second image pickup unit are disposed at the upper portion of the image pickup display device in the basic posture, the photographer or the like has the center of the main body 2 of the image pickup display device. In this case, it is possible to minimize the fact that the imaging lenses 1 and 5 of the first and second imaging units are accidentally covered with a finger of a photographer or the like, and it is difficult to cause an imaging error due to this. .

  In addition, since the second imaging unit and the trackball 6 and the cross button 7 as the operation unit are arranged in opposite directions in the rotating body 4, the second imaging unit and the operation unit (trackball 6 or Compared to the case where the cross button 7) can be individually rotated, the structure is simplified, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and the installation space can be minimized. .

  The image pickup display device of the present invention can be applied to various image pickup display devices that can pick up images in a free posture and can display the display unit in various postures.

The front view of the imaging display apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention Rear view of the imaging display device Left side view of the imaging display device Perspective view of the imaging display device The perspective view which shows the state which stood up the display part of the imaging display apparatus The perspective view which shows the state which stood up the display part of the imaging display apparatus, and faced the display screen to the back side The perspective view which shows the state which stood up the display part of the imaging display apparatus, and faced the display screen to the front side The perspective view which shows the state which followed the main body with the attitude | position in which the display screen of the imaging display device faces outside The perspective view which shows the attitude | position which images itself with the 2nd imaging part of the imaging display apparatus The perspective view which shows the attitude | position which images a general imaging target with the 2nd imaging part of the imaging display apparatus The perspective view which shows the state mounted on the table etc. of the imaging display apparatus The perspective view which shows the state which folded the display part of the conventional imaging display apparatus The perspective view which shows the state which images the imaging target of the conventional imaging display apparatus The perspective view which shows the state seen from the imaging object side of the conventional imaging display apparatus

Explanation of symbols

1 Imaging lens (first imaging unit)
2 Main body 3 Display unit 3a Display screen 4a Rotating shaft 4b Vertical axis 4 Rotating body 5 Imaging lens (second imaging unit)
6 Trackball (operation unit)
7 Cross-shaped button (operation unit)
8 Rotating cylindrical portion 8a Horizontal shaft center 9 Rotating support shaft 9a Rotating shaft center 11 Zoom lever 12 Power switch 13 Record / stop button 14 Menu button

Claims (3)

A main body provided with a first imaging unit;
A display unit that is foldable with respect to the main body via a hinge mechanism;
A rotating body rotatably attached to the main body;
An imaging display device comprising: a second imaging unit and an operation unit arranged in opposite directions on the rotating body. The imaging display device according to claim 1, wherein the overall shape is a substantially box shape, the first imaging unit is disposed on the upper front side, and the rotating body is disposed on the upper rear side. The imaging display device according to claim 2, wherein the imaging surface of the second imaging unit can be covered by a back surface portion of the main body where the first imaging unit is provided.

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