JP2022551242A - In-vehicle visual processing - Google Patents

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide in-vehicle visual processing devices, in-vehicle visual processing systems and vehicles. An in-vehicle visual processing device includes a device host and a first imaging device for collecting driving video, the device host comprising a case for mounting to a vehicle interior member, a processor installed in the case, a communication interface electrically connected to the processor and connected to a second imaging device for collecting in-vehicle video, wherein the first imaging device is locally housed and installed within the case. . [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to the technical field of in-vehicle visual processing devices, and more particularly to in-vehicle visual processing devices, in-vehicle visual processing systems, and vehicles.

A drive recorder is a device that records related information such as video and audio while a vehicle is running. After installing the drive recorder, it can record the video images and sounds of the whole car driving process, which can provide evidence for traffic accidents or troubles. A driver monitoring system (DMS) is used to improve driving safety by detecting whether there is an abnormal behavior or a dangerous behavior in a driver's behavior during driving. Currently, the market is increasingly demanding devices that combine these two functions.

The present disclosure provides an in-vehicle visual processing device, an in-vehicle visual processing system, and a vehicle.

According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an in-vehicle visual processing device is provided, comprising a device host and a first imaging device for collecting driving video, wherein the device host is attached to a vehicle interior member. a processor installed in the case; and a communication interface electrically connected to the processor and connected to a second imaging device for collecting in-vehicle video, wherein the first imaging device are locally housed and installed in the case.

In some embodiments, further comprising a mounting member for connecting to the in-body component, the mounting member being removably connected to the device host.

In some embodiments, the mounting member is provided with an adhesive colloid for adhesive connection with the vehicle interior member and/or at least one protrusion is provided on the outer surface of the case at a position corresponding to the mounting member. .

In some embodiments, an engaging member is provided on the mounting member, and a card slot is formed on the outer surface of the case to match the engaging member.

In some embodiments, the engaging member includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion, the first engaging portion being connected to the mounting member, and the second engaging portion comprising: The second engaging portion is connected to an end of the first engaging portion remote from the mount member, and the outer contour area of the second engaging portion is larger than the outer contour area of the first engaging portion,
The card slot includes a first card slot body and a second card slot body installed in communication with the first card slot body, the groove structure of the first card slot body being the first engagement. and the groove structure of the second card slot body is compatible with the second engaging portion.

In some embodiments, a guide groove is formed inwardly as a concave portion on the surface of the second engaging portion away from the first engaging portion, and the bottom wall of the card slot engages with the guide groove. A matching guide is provided.

In some embodiments, the guide groove is a spherical groove, the guide part has a spherical protrusion structure, the diameter of the guide part is equal to or less than the diameter of the guide groove, and/or the guide part and at least one of the second engaging portion is an elastic member.

In some embodiments, an opening is provided in the case, the first imaging device exposes the case through the opening, and/or the first imaging device is pivotally connected to the case.

In some embodiments, the case includes a first case part and a second case part assembled with the first case part, with a receiving cavity between the first case part and the second case part. is formed, wherein the first imaging device is locally housed within the housing cavity, and
A first opening is provided in the first case part, a second opening is provided in the second case part, and the second opening joins the first opening to form the opening, or The opening is provided in one of the first case part and the second case part.

In some embodiments, the second case portion includes a protruding surface formed projecting outwardly from the first case portion, the protruding surface being aligned with the first case surface for attachment to the vehicle interior member. and a second case surface obliquely connected to the first case surface, wherein the second case surface is provided with the opening or the second opening, or the second case part comprises the first At least two protruding surfaces protruded outwardly from the case part, the protruding surfaces comprising a first case surface and a second case surface obliquely connected to each other, wherein the first case surface is , the second case surface is provided with the opening or the second opening.

In one embodiment, the included angle range between the first case surface and the second case surface is between 140° and 160°, and/or the rotatable angle range of the first imaging device with respect to the case is , 0-80°.

In one embodiment, further comprising a main board installed within the device host, the processor is installed on the main board.

In one embodiment, the first imaging device includes a body portion and a lens assembly mounted within the body portion, wherein the body portion is rotatably connected to the case and/or further includes a support member. , the support member is fixedly connected within the case, and the first imaging device is rotatably connected to the support member.

In one embodiment, further comprising a first support member and a second support member, wherein the case is provided with an opening, the first support member and the second support member are fixed to the case from both sides of the opening; The first imaging device is rotatably installed between the first support member and the second support member, or further includes a first support member and a second support member, wherein the first support member and the second support member are provided. 2 supporting members are fixed to the case from both sides of the opening, a first rotating section and a second rotating section are respectively installed on both sides of the first imaging device, and the first rotating section is mounted on the first supporting member. A first fitting portion is formed to match the outer shape, and a second fitting portion is formed in the second support member to match the outer shape of the second rotating portion.

In one embodiment, the first support member includes a first bracket member and a second bracket member joined to the first bracket member, and the first bracket member conforms to the contour of the first rotating part. A second arcuate fitting portion is formed in the second bracket member so as to match the outer shape of the first rotating portion, and the second arcuate fitting portion is formed to fit the first rotating portion. It joins with an arc-shaped fitting part, and forms said 1st fitting part.

In one embodiment, a rubber ring is provided on the inner wall of the first fitting part and/or the inner wall of the second fitting part, and the first rotating part is attached to the rubber ring on the inner wall of the first fitting part. abut and/or the second rotating portion abuts on a rubber ring on the inner wall of the second fitting portion;

The in-vehicle visual processing device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure assembles the first image pickup device having the drive recorder function into the device host having the driver action detection function, and integrates them into one body, so that the installation of the in-vehicle visual processing device is performed. It has the advantages of reducing the internal space required for the vehicle, adapting to different vehicle types, being easy to use, and having a wide range of applicability.

According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of mounting an in-vehicle visual processing device, the in-vehicle visual processing device comprising the in-vehicle visual processing device according to any one of the above, the method comprising: affixing the surface of the case of the device host to the windshield of the vehicle, and rotating the first imaging device in a direction toward the outside of the windshield of the vehicle.

According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided an in-vehicle visual processing system, said in-vehicle visual processing system comprising an in-vehicle visual processing device according to any one of the above embodiments.

An in-vehicle visual processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure assembles a first imaging device having a drive recorder function in a device host of an in-vehicle visual processing device that is connected to a second imaging device for communication via a communication interface, and integrates the two. By integrating it into the vehicle, the space inside the vehicle body required for installing the in-vehicle visual processing device can be reduced, and it can be used according to different vehicle types, and has advantages such as ease of use and wide applicability.

According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a vehicle, the vehicle including an in-vehicle vision processing system according to any one of the embodiments above.

According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a vehicular visual processing method, said method being separately installed and communicatively connected to a device host for performing said vehicular visual processing method. obtaining in-vehicle video collected by a second imaging device, wherein the device host houses a first imaging device for locally collecting driving video, and the first imaging device is communicatively connected with the device host and analyzing occupant behavior of the vehicle based on the in-vehicle video.

In the vehicle of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first imaging device having the drive recorder function is assembled in the device host of the in-vehicle visual processing device that is connected to the second imaging device via a communication interface, and the two are integrated. As a result, the space inside the vehicle body required for mounting the in-vehicle visual processing device can be reduced, and the system can be adapted to different types of vehicles, and has advantages such as ease of use and wide applicability. The device host and the second imaging device are installed separately, and can meet more mounting conditions when the size is small, and the mounting position of both is flexible, and the replacement and maintenance of each are easy.

It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present disclosure.

The drawings herein are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, and show embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and together with the description, explain the technical solutions of the present disclosure. used to
1 is a stereoscopic schematic diagram of an in-vehicle visual processing device shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. FIG. 4 is a stereoscopic schematic diagram of another viewing angle of the in-vehicle visual processing device shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure; 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of an in-vehicle visual processing device shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 1 is a side view of an in-vehicle visual processing device shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. FIG. 4 is another angle side view of the in-vehicle visual processing device shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for comparison of mounting positions of the in-vehicle visual processing device shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure; 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of a device host and a mount member of an in-vehicle visual processing device shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded schematic diagram of another viewing angle of the device host and the mounting member of the in-vehicle visual processing device shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure; 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an in-vehicle visual processing system shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. FIG. 3 is a stereoscopic schematic diagram of a second imaging device of the in-vehicle visual processing system shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is a stereoscopic schematic diagram of another viewing angle of the second imaging device of the in-vehicle visual processing system shown in the embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram with the second mounting seat removed of the second imaging device of the in-vehicle visual processing system shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram with the second mounting seat removed of the second imaging device of the in-vehicle visual processing system shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 5 is an exploded schematic diagram after the second mounting seat of the second imaging device of the in-vehicle visual processing system shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure is removed; FIG. 4 is a side view of the second imaging device of the in-vehicle visual processing system shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure after the second mounting seat has been removed; FIG. 4 is a side view of the second imaging device of the in-vehicle visual processing system shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure after the second mounting seat has been removed; FIG. 4 is a side view of the second imaging device of the in-vehicle visual processing system shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is a partial structural exploded schematic view of the second mounting seat and the first mounting seat of the second imaging device of the in-vehicle visual processing system shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 4 is a flow chart showing a method of installing the in-vehicle visual processing device shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; 1 is a flowchart of a vehicle visual processing method illustrated in an embodiment of the present disclosure; 1 is a flowchart of a vehicle visual processing method illustrated in an embodiment of the present disclosure; 1 is a front view of an in-vehicle visual processing device shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a first imaging device of an in-vehicle visual processing device shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of a first imaging device of an in-vehicle visual processing device shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG.

Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The following description, when referring to the drawings, like numerals in different drawings identify the same or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the illustrative examples that follow do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods recited in the appended claims and consistent with some aspects of this application.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present application. As used in this application and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "the", and "the" include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. With the goal. It should also be understood that the term "and/or" as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. In addition, the term "at least one kind" in this specification indicates any one of a plurality of kinds or any combination of at least two kinds of a plurality of kinds.

For those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, and to make the above objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure more comprehensible, the following describes the present disclosure with reference to the drawings. The technical solutions in the embodiments are described in more detail.

In general, the driver behavior detection device and the drive recorder are installed separately and independent devices, and the user needs to purchase these two types of products separately, and multiple independently installed Since the device needs to be installed in different positions in the vehicle, it needs to occupy a lot of space in the vehicle, which greatly affects the driver's driving.

The present disclosure provides an in-vehicle visual processing device, an in-vehicle visual processing system, and a vehicle. The in-vehicle visual processing device, in-vehicle visual processing system, and vehicle of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the absence of collision conflicts, the features in the following examples and embodiments can be combined with each other.

As shown in FIGS. 1-3, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an in-vehicle visual processing device 100, for example, in combination with an imaging device such as a camera, a driver monitoring system (DMS) or an occupant monitoring system. (Occupant Monitoring System, OMS) can be formed, and monitoring functions such as driver identification, driver fatigue monitoring and dangerous driving behavior monitoring, and occupant monitoring can be realized. The in-vehicle visual processing device 100 includes a device host 10 and a first imaging device 20 for collecting driving video. The first imaging device 20 has the function of a drive recorder. A first imaging device 20 can be housed and installed locally within the device host 10, and can include a first camera 21 and a hard disk recorder (Digital Video Recorder, DVR), the hard disk recorder being the first camera 21 It is possible to store the driving video collected by and realize the driving recording function.

The device host 10 includes a communication connected to a case 11 for attachment to a vehicle interior member (e.g., windshield), a processor installed within the case 11, and a second imaging device for collecting in-vehicle video. and an interface, the first imaging device 20 is locally housed and installed in the case 11, and the processor is electrically connected to the communication interface. The processor is used to perform analysis processing on the in-vehicle image collected by a second imaging device installed separately from the device host 10 and communicatively connected. Preferably, the first camera 21 of the first imaging device 20 is exposed from the case 11 and used to collect driving images. A first connection line 12 for connecting to the second imaging device may be installed in the device host 10, the first connection line 12 passes through the case 11 from the inside of the device host 10, and the device host 10 is: A driver activity detection process may be performed based on in-vehicle footage (which may include a driver video stream) collected by the second imaging device. Preferably, the case 11 may be directly connected (eg, glued) to a vehicle interior member (eg, windshield), and a mounting member 30 is installed on the back of the case 11 so that the mounting member 30 attaches to the vehicle interior member (eg, windshield). windshield), as described in more detail below.

The in-vehicle visual processing device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure assembles the first imaging device 20 having the drive recorder function into the device host 10 having the driver action detection function, and integrates them into one to perform in-vehicle visual processing. It has the advantages of reducing the space inside the vehicle body required for installation of the device 100, adapting to different vehicle types, and being easy to use and having wide applicability.

For different car models, the device host can be installed in different positions. For example, when applied to a passenger car, the device host may be mounted on the top of the windshield corresponding to the rearview mirror, and the second imaging device may be located in the central control/instrument panel area in front of the driver or can be attached to the top of the windshield. When applied to light truck/traditional card/wagon, the device host can be mounted on the top or bottom of the windshield corresponding to the rearview mirror, and the second imaging device is located in the central control/instrument in front of the driver. It can be mounted in the front panel area or on the frame A-pillar on the left side of the driver. When applied to large trucks/buses, the device host can be mounted at the bottom of the windshield corresponding to the rearview mirror, and the second imaging device can be mounted in the central control/instrument panel area in front of the driver. can be done.

The first imaging device can be installed facing the outside of the vehicle interior to realize the function of a drive recorder. function can be realized. By performing analysis processing on in-vehicle images collected by a second imaging device installed separately from the device host and connected for communication by a processor, actions of the driver and passengers in the vehicle are detected and driving safety is improved. can improve sexuality.

In some preferred embodiments, the device host 10 can be installed with structures such as function keys 13, data interfaces 14 and card slots, the function keys 13 can include volume keys and power keys, and the data interface 14 can include a USB interface and a network interface, etc., and the card slot accepts a TF card (flash memory card, Trans-flash Card or Micro SD Card) and an IC card, such as a SIM card (subscriber identity card, Subscriber Identity Module), etc. A key avoidance opening 131 corresponding to the function key 13 and a card cover 15 covering the card slot can be installed in the case 11 . The positions of the function keys 13, the data interface 14 and the card slot may be installed on the side, front and/or rear end of the device host 10, or may be installed according to actual needs. The device host 10 can integrate multiple data collection channels by installing different types of data interfaces 14, making it easy to connect with different types of external devices, thereby expanding product functionality.

A processor is used to process the in-vehicle image collected by the second imaging device, and the processor is electrically connected to the second imaging device for collecting the in-vehicle image via the communication interface. Preferably, the in-vehicle image may include a driver's video stream, and the processor performs driver activity detection processing based on the driver's video stream collected by the second imaging device. In one embodiment, the second imaging device can be mounted within the vehicle interior member and maintain a communication connection with the processor. A video stream of the driver collected by the second imaging device may characterize behavioral characteristics of the driver, such as bowing, yawning, answering the phone, and so on. The processor executes driver behavior detection processing based on the video stream of the driver collected by the second imaging device, and responds with an alarm, voice warning, etc. when it detects that the driver has violated the rules. You can perform the operation to improve the safety of driving. For example, the imaging device collects a video stream of the driver closing his eyes, bowing his head, opening his mouth, driving with one hand, holding a mobile phone, etc., and the processor collects the video stream , and can analyze and determine that the driver is dozing off, playing with a mobile phone, yawning, answering a phone call, and so on. When detecting that the driver has the above-mentioned violation behavior, the device host can carry out corresponding operations such as warning, voice warning, etc., thereby improving driving safety. It should be explained that besides the device host can use the above method to perform driver action detection processing based on the video stream, other methods of related art can be used to detect the driver based on the video stream. Action detection processing may also be performed, and this disclosure is not so limited.

In addition, the device host 10 may further include components such as a heat dissipation sheet 16 , a main board 17 , a GPS module, a GPS bracket 18 , etc., and these components may be housed and installed within the case 11 . Structures such as the first connection line 12 , function keys 13 , data interface 14 , GPS module, etc. can be integrated into the main board 17 . The processor may be installed on the main board 17, and the processor performs driver action detection processing based on the video stream. chips can be used.

In some preferred embodiments, the case 11 is provided with an opening 19, and the first camera 21 of the first imaging device 20 is used to expose the case 11 through the opening 19 and collect driving images. be done. Preferably, the first camera 21 of the first imaging device 20 is rotatably connected to the case 11, i.e. the first camera 21 can be rotated with respect to the case 11, so that the first imaging device The viewing angle range of 20 can be expanded and the amount of light of the first imaging device 20 can be increased, thereby improving image quality and further improving detection performance. In one embodiment, the first imaging device 20 can be installed to rotate substantially parallel to the horizontal plane and face the exterior of the passenger compartment.

With the above installation, on the one hand, the shooting angle of the first camera can be adjusted, and on the other hand, it can be adapted to windshields with different angles. When the device host 10 is installed on the windshield with different angles, the first camera 21 can be rotated to adjust the shooting angle, and its shooting viewing angle can be kept almost horizontal, so that high shooting achieve the effect. Here, the rotation angle of the first camera 21 depends on the size of the opening 19 of the case 11 of the device host 10, and the edge of the opening is the rotation stop position of the first camera 21. . In one embodiment, the rotatable angle of the first camera 21 with respect to the case is 0 to 80 degrees, which is a wide range of 20 degrees or more for the windshield of a passenger car or 80 degrees or more for a freight car. It can meet the installation requirements of , and has a wide range of applicability.

The case 11 can include a first case part 111 and a second case part 112 assembled with the first case part 111, and the first case part 111 can be understood to be a front case. , and the second case part 112 can be understood to be the rear case. The first case part 111 and the second case part 112 may be installed separately, making it easy to attach and detach the case 11, and to maintain and replace each part accommodated in the case. A housing cavity is formed between the first case part 111 and the second case part 112, and components such as the heat radiation sheet 16, the main board 17, the GPS module, the GPS bracket 18, etc. are housed and installed in the housing cavity. The first imaging device 20 is locally housed and installed in the housing cavity, and the first camera 21 exposes the case 11 through the opening 19 . When the first imaging device 20 is housed locally in a case, the case 11 can be used to protect the first imaging device 20 . In addition, the components such as the first imaging device 20, the heat dissipation sheet 16, the main substrate 17, the GPS module, the GPS bracket 18, etc. are concentratedly installed in the case 11, the structural layout is compact, and the internal space of the device host 10 is reduced. help to rationalize the use of

The opening 19 is installed in one of the first case part 111 and the second case part 112 . Alternatively, the first case part 111 and the second case part 112 are partially formed with openings and joined to form the opening 19 . Preferably, the first case portion 111 is provided with a first opening, the second case portion 112 is provided with a second opening, and the second opening is joined to the first opening to An opening 19 is formed. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, an opening 19 is provided in the second case part 112 .

In some preferred embodiments, a protruding surface is formed on the surface of the case 11 of the device host 10, and the protruding surface comprises a first case surface 113 and a second case surface 113 connected to the first case surface 113 at an angle. and a case surface 114 , wherein the first imaging device 20 is rotatably mounted on one of the first case surface 113 and the second case surface 114 . In one embodiment, the included angle range between the first case surface 113 and the second case surface 114 is 140° to 160°, which can adapt to windshields with different angles, and the first camera 21 make it easier to rotate. In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3-5, the first imaging device 20 is installed on the second case surface 114 and the first case surface 113 is attached to a vehicle interior member.

As shown in FIGS. 3-5, in some preferred embodiments, the second case part 112 includes a protruding surface formed to protrude outward from the first case part 111, the protruding surface comprising a first case surface 113 for mounting to an internal member and a second case surface 114 obliquely connected to said first case surface 113, said second case surface 114 having said opening 19 or a second opening; Installed. Preferably, a mounting member 30 may be installed on the first case surface 113, and the case 11 may be connected to a vehicle interior member by the mounting member 30, the content of which will be described in detail below. In one embodiment, the vehicle interior member may be the windshield 90, the protruding surface protrudes outwardly from the first case portion 111, the first case surface 113 is attached to the windshield 90 and the second case surface 113 is attached to the windshield 90. The case surface 114 is installed obliquely with the first case surface 113, thereby forming a certain space between the second case surface 114 and the windshield 90, which can accommodate the first camera 21; Moreover, the angle of the first camera 21 can be easily adjusted. The first imaging device 20 is rotatably connected to the case 11 by a rotation axis parallel to the first case surface 113, so that when the first case surface 113 sticks to the windshield at different angles, the first imaging device 20 can be rotated in a direction toward the outside of the windshield by means of an axis of rotation. In another embodiment, the second case part 112 may include at least two protruding surfaces protruding outward from the first case part 111, and the protruding surfaces are connected to each other at an angle. It includes a first case surface 113 and a second case surface 114 . Among them, the first case surface 113 is used for mounting to the vehicle body interior member, and the second case surface 114 is provided with the opening 19 or the second opening.

Preferably, the connecting portion between the first case surface 113 and the second case surface 114 is an arc transition structure, forming an inclined arc-shaped surface, which is difficult to distract the driver's attention and facilitates driving. The safety can be improved and the sense of design of the product can be improved, and the arc transition case surface makes it easy to attach the first case surface to the windshield and reduce the interference with the driver's vision. In one embodiment, the protruded surface is formed on the surface (that is, the rear surface) of the second case portion 112 away from the first case portion 111, and the second case portion 112 is inclined and connected to the first case. It includes surface 113 and second case surface 114 . In one embodiment, the vehicle interior member is the windshield 90, the protrusion surface is formed on the back surface of the second case part 112, and the included angle formed between the second case surface 114 and the windshield 90 is: The adjustment angle of the first camera 21 can be compensated, and it can be applied to windshields with different degrees of inclination, thereby forming a certain space between the second case surface 114 and the windshield 90. The first camera 21 can be accommodated and the angle adjustment of the first camera 21 is facilitated.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22-24, the first imaging device 20 includes a body portion 22 and a lens assembly installed within the body portion 22, wherein the lens assembly includes a camera 21. The main body part 22 is rotatably connected to the case 11 , thereby realizing a rotatable connection between the first imaging device 20 and the case 11 .

In order to make the connection between the first imaging device 20 and the case 11 more stable, the in-vehicle visual processing device further includes a support member 170, the support member 170 is fixedly connected inside the case 11, The first imaging device 20 is rotatably connected to the support member 170 . By fixing the support member 170 to the inner wall of the case 11 , it is possible to support the first imaging device 20 and also to protect the first imaging device 20 . Preferably, the first imaging device 20 is rotatably connected to the support member 170 , thereby realizing a rotational connection between the first imaging device 20 and the case 11 .

In one embodiment, the body portion 22 can include a first body member 221 and a second body member 222 joined to the first body member 221, wherein the first body member 221 and the second body member 222 are connected. An accommodation space is formed between them, and the camera 21 is accommodated and installed in the accommodation space. Preferably, a through groove 223 is installed in the first body member 221 , and the body part 22 of the camera 21 is exposed through the through groove 223 .

Further, the support member 170 may include a first support member 171 and a second support member 172 , and the first support member 171 and the second support member 172 extend from both sides of the opening 19 to the case 11 . Fixed to the inner wall. The body part 22 of the first imaging device 20 is rotatably installed between the first supporting member 171 and the second supporting member 172 , so that the first imaging device 20 is mounted on the case 11 of the device host 10 . rotatably installed in the

In order to rotatably install the main body 22 on the support member 170, a first rotating part (not shown) and a second rotating part 224 are installed on both sides of the main body 22 of the first imaging device 20, respectively. The first support member 171 is formed with a first fitting portion matching the outer shape of the first rotating portion, and the second supporting member 172 is formed with the second fitting portion matching the outer shape of the second rotating portion 224 . be done. In this embodiment, the first rotating part is installed on the left side of the first body member 221 and the second rotating part 224 is installed on the right side of the first body member 221 . The first rotating part and the second rotating part 224 may have a rotating shaft structure, and the first fitting part and the second fitting part have an arcuate groove structure that matches the outer shape of the rotating shaft structure. good too. The rotating shaft structure can rotate within the arcuate groove structure, thereby rotatably mounting the body portion 22 on the support member 170 .

In addition, the first support member 171 includes a first bracket member 711 and a second bracket member 712 joined to the first bracket member 711 so that the first bracket member 711 fits the outer shape of the first rotating part. A first arcuate fitting portion 713 is formed, and a second arcuate fitting portion 714 is formed in the second bracket member 712 to match the outer shape of the first rotating portion. is joined with the first arc fitting portion 713 to form the first fitting portion. Here, the first rotating portion and the second fitting portion have a rotating shaft structure, and the first fitting portion is formed by joining the second arcuate fitting portion 714 and the first arcuate fitting portion 713 together. and the second fitting portion may have an arcuate groove structure that matches the outer shape of the rotating shaft structure. Preferably, the first bracket member 711 and the second bracket member 712 are rotatably mounted on the support member 170 so that the body portion 22 is rotatably mounted on the support member 170 . The center of the groove of the second support member 172 overlaps the axis of rotation of the first rotating part, and the center of the groove of the second support member 172 overlaps the axis of rotation of the second rotating part 224. The support member 170 can be driven to rotate between the first support member 171 and the second support member 172 .

In order to make the connection between the body portion 22 and the support member 170 more stable, a rubber ring may be installed on the inner wall of at least one of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. The first rotating part abuts against the rubber ring on the inner wall of the first engaging part and/or the second rotating part abuts against the rubber ring on the inner wall of the second engaging part, so that the main body part 22 and the supporting member are supported. The frictional force between the member 170 can be increased so that after the camera 21 has been rotated into place by friction due to the interference fit between the rotating portion 224 and the engaging portion, it will be rotated by the running vibrations of the automobile. Prevent the angle from moving. Preferably, both the inner wall of the first fitting portion and the inner wall of the second engaging portion are provided with rubber rings to enhance the frictional force between the body portion 22 and the support member 170 .

In practical application, firstly, the first bracket member 711 and the second bracket member 712 are fixed to the inner wall of the opening 19 of the case 11 of the device host 10 by screw locking. A rubber ring is inserted into the groove structure of the first support member 171 and the second support member 172 . The first camera 21 and the first body member 221 and the second body member 222 of the body section 22 are integrally attached by screw lock. Finally, the entire body part 22 together with the first camera 21 is connected to the corresponding first and second fitting parts by the first and second rotating parts, thereby connecting the first imaging device 20 to the first By mounting between the support member 171 and the second support member 172, the mounting of the first imaging device 20 is completed.

6, in the left view of FIG. 6, the protruding surface is formed on the rear surface of the second case portion 112, and in the right view of FIG. 6, the protruding surface is not formed on the rear surface of the second case portion 112, It is basically flat. As can be seen from the comparison, by forming the protruding surface on the rear surface of the second case part 112, a large space can be left between the case 11 and the windshield 90, and the first camera 21 due to lack of space can be left. It is possible to avoid that the first camera 21 cannot be adjusted to an appropriate angle due to positional interference with the glass surface.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, 7 and 8, in some preferred embodiments, the in-vehicle visual processing device 100 can further include a mounting member 30, which is made of adhesive or the like. The case 11 of the device host 10 is detachably connected to the mounting member 30 , which can be fixed in a manner to a vehicle interior member (eg, windshield). When the device host 10 needs to be removed for maintenance, the device host 10 can be removed from the mounting member 30. When replacing the device host 10 with a new device host 10, the device host 10 and the mounting member 30 are attached. Thereby, it not only ensures that the device host 10 is attached to the original position, but also avoids the problem of leaving adhesive on the windshield and being difficult to remove by directly removing the device host 10 .

The mounting member 30 includes a first mounting surface 31 for connecting with a vehicle interior member and a second mounting surface 32 for detachably connecting to the case 11 . The first mounting surface 31 may be provided with an adhesive colloid for adhesive connection with the vehicle interior member, for example, the windshield may be connected in the form of an adhesive.

In some preferred embodiments, the mounting member 30 is provided with an engaging member, and the device host 10 is provided with a card slot matching with the engaging member. The card slot is engaged with the engaging member, and the device host 10 is attached to the mounting member 30 . The engagement of the engaging member and the card slot allows the device host 10 and the mounting member 30 to be assembled with each other, making it easy to operate and to maintain and replace the device host 10 .

As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, 7 and 8, in one embodiment, the second mounting surface 32 is provided with an engaging member 33, and the outer surface of the case 11 is fitted with the engaging member 33. A card slot 115 is formed. The device host 10 is removably assembled to the mounting member 30 by locking engagement between the card slot 115 and the engaging member 33, and is easy to operate without the need for additional tool assistance. When the device host 10 is attached, the card slot 115 is engaged with the engaging member 33 of the mounting member and fixed to each other. When the device host 10 needs to be removed for maintenance, the card slot 115 of the device host 10 is withdrawn from the engaging member 33 of the mount member 30 . Preferably, at least one protrusion 119 is installed at a position corresponding to the second mounting surface 32 of the mounting member 30 on the outer surface of the case 11, and the card slot 115 and the engaging member 33 are locked and fixed to each other. After that, frictional contact is formed between the protrusion 119 and the second mounting surface 32 of the mount member 30, and the engagement can be made stronger. In this embodiment, the card slot 115 is installed on the first case surface 113 of the second case part 112 of the case 11 . The number of engaging members 33 is two, and the number of card slots 115 is two. The number of protrusions 119 is four, and they are installed corresponding to the four corner positions of the engaging member 33, so that the frictional contact between the protrusions 119 and the second mounting surface 32 of the mount member 30 is uniform. distributed in

Furthermore, in order to improve the robustness of interlocking between the engaging member 33 and the card slot 115, the engaging member 33 includes a first engaging portion 331 and a second engaging portion 332. The engaging portion 331 is connected to the second mounting surface 32 , the second engaging portion 332 is connected to the end of the first engaging portion 331 away from the second mounting surface 32 , and the second mounting surface 331 is connected to the second mounting surface 32 . The contour area of the engaging portion 332 is larger than the contour area of the first engaging portion 331 . In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the engaging member 33 adopts a T-shaped column structure, one end of the second engaging part 332 is set on an arc-shaped surface, and the other end is set on a flat surface. , the card slot 115 and the engaging member 33 are easily aligned with each other.

The card slot 115 includes a first card slot body 116 and a second card slot body 117 installed in communication with the first card slot body 116. The groove structure of the first card slot body 116 is: The groove structure of the second card slot body 117 is compatible with the first engaging portion 331 and the second engaging portion 332 .

When the device host 10 is attached, the second card slot main body 117 of the card slot 115 is fitted onto the second engaging portion 332 of the engaging member 33 of the mounting member, and the device host 10 is translated to open the card slot. Since the first card slot main body 116 of 115 and the first engaging portion 331 of the engaging member 33 are engaged with each other, and the opening area of the first card slot main body 116 is smaller than the outer contour area of the first engaging portion 331, The card slot 115 and the engaging member 33 can be realized to lock together, thereby assembling and fixing the device host 10 and the mounting member 30 together. When the device host 10 needs to be removed for maintenance, the first card slot main body 116 of the card slot 115 is moved out of the first engaging portion 331 of the engaging member 33 by moving the device host 10 in parallel, and further When the second card slot main body 117 of the card slot 115 is withdrawn from the second engaging portion 332 of the engaging member 33 and the card slot 115 is completely withdrawn from the engaging member 33, both are separated from each other, thereby the device Remove the host 10 from the mount member 30 .

In some preferred embodiments, the surface of the second engaging portion 332 away from the first engaging portion 331 is formed with a guide groove 333 that is recessed inward, and the bottom wall of the card slot 115 is formed with a guide groove 333 . A guide part 118 that engages with the guide groove 333 is installed. In the process of parallel movement of the device host 10, the guide part 118 can slide along the guide groove 333 and perform a guide function.

In one embodiment, the guide groove 333 may be a spherical groove, the guide part 118 may have a spherical protrusion structure, and the diameter of the guide part 118 may be less than or equal to the diameter of the guide groove 333. be. In the process of parallel movement of the device host 10, the spherical contact between the guide part 118 and the guide groove 333 can achieve a better guiding effect.

Preferably, at least one of the guide part 118 and the second engaging part 332 is an elastic member. As described above, when the card slot 115 and the engaging member 33 are locked and fixed to each other, at least one of the guide portion 118 and the second engaging portion 332 is in a compressed state. The force can create a tensile force between the mounting member 30 and the device host 10, thereby improving the robustness with which the engaging member 33 and the card slot 115 lock together. When the card slot 115 is withdrawn from the engaging member 33 , the elastic restoring force makes it easier for the device host 10 to be withdrawn from the mounting member 30 .
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The in-vehicle visual processing device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure assembles the first imaging device 20 having the drive recorder function into the device host 10 having the driver action detection function, and integrates them into one to perform in-vehicle visual processing. It has the advantages of reducing the space inside the vehicle body required for installation of the device 100, adapting to different vehicle types, and being easy to use and having wide applicability. By forming a protruding surface on the rear surface of the case 11 of the device host 10, the adjustment angle of the first imaging device 20 can be compensated, so that it can be applied to windshields with different degrees of tilt. The device host 10 is detachably connected to a mounting member 30 installed on the windshield to facilitate replacement and maintenance of the device host 10 .

As shown in FIG. 19, the embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a mounting method of the in-vehicle visual processing device applied to the above embodiments and embodiments, the method comprising:
Step 101, including sticking the surface of the device host to the windshield of the vehicle and rotating the first imaging device in a direction toward the outside of the windshield of the vehicle.

By the above method, the device host can be attached to the windshield of the vehicle and form a certain space with the windshield, thereby accommodating the first imaging device and rotating the first imaging device. Easy to adjust the angle. The first imaging device is installed in the direction facing the outside of the windshield of the vehicle, and the function of a drive recorder can be realized. A driving support function can be realized.

In some preferred embodiments, affixing the surface of the device host to a windshield of a vehicle further includes affixing the surface of the device host to the top or bottom of a windshield of a vehicle, or affixing the surface of the device host to the top or bottom of a vehicle windshield. It can include applying to the area behind the internal rearview mirror on the windshield of the vehicle.

Furthermore, the mounting method is
Step 102, further comprising mounting a second imaging device for collecting in-vehicle video at at least one location of the vehicle in the center console, dashboard area, and A-pillar;
With the installation described above, the device host and the second imaging device can be installed at different positions for different vehicle types. For example, in a passenger car application, the device host may be mounted on the top of the windshield corresponding to the rearview mirror, and the second imaging device may be in the center console/dashboard area in front of the driver or in the It can be attached to the top of the windshield. When applied to light trucks/traditional cards/wagons, the device host can be mounted on the top or bottom of the windshield corresponding to the rearview mirror, and the second imaging device is located on the center console/dash in front of the driver. It can be mounted in the board area or on the frame A-pillar on the left side of the driver. For large truck/bus applications, the device host can be mounted at the bottom of the rearview mirror windshield and the secondary imaging device can be mounted in the center console/dashboard area in front of the driver.

In some preferred embodiments, the attachment method comprises:
Step 103, fixing the first connection line of the in-vehicle visual processing device and the second connection line of the second imaging device along the edge of the windshield of the vehicle, and fixing the first connection line and the second connection line; fixedly connecting the interfaces of the With the installation described above, it is possible to achieve an electrical connection between the in-vehicle visual processing device and the second imaging device.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 9, embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an in-vehicle visual processing system and include an in-vehicle visual processing device 100 . What should be explained is that the explanations regarding the in-vehicle visual processing device 100 in the above examples and embodiments also apply to the in-vehicle visual processing system of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

With the above installation, in the in-vehicle visual processing system of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first imaging device having the drive recorder function is assembled in the device host of the in-vehicle visual processing device that is connected to the second imaging device for communication via the communication interface. , By integrating both, the space inside the car body required for mounting the in-vehicle visual processing device is reduced, and it can be used according to different car models, easy to use, and has a wide range of applicability. have.

In some preferred embodiments, the in-vehicle visual processing system further includes a second imaging device 200 for collecting in-vehicle video, said second imaging device 200 being separate from the device host of the in-vehicle visual processing device 100. It is installed and maintains electrical connection with the processor of the in-vehicle visual processing device 100 . The device host and the second imaging device are installed separately, and can meet more mounting conditions when the size is small, and the mounting position of both is flexible, and the replacement and maintenance of each are easy. Furthermore, the device host and the second imaging device can be installed separately and can be flexibly attached to different positions. This reduces interference with the driver. For example, in practice the device host could be mounted on the windshield of an automobile near the rearview mirror or hidden behind the rearview mirror. The second imaging device may be mounted in a central control instrument panel, A-pillar, or other location suitable for collecting an image of the driver. In one embodiment, the interior member of the vehicle includes a center console or frame connection post, and colloids or fasteners may attach the second imaging device to the center console or frame connection post.

The processor of the device host performs corresponding detection processing based on the in-vehicle video collected by the second imaging device 200 . For example, the second imaging device 200 may be a DMS driver monitoring camera or an OMS passenger monitoring camera. The device host processor may perform driver activity detection processing based on the driver video stream collected by the second imaging device 200 . Based on the passenger video stream collected by the second imaging device 200, passenger behavior detection processing can be performed, such as detecting passengers in other positions, such as the back row, front passenger seat, etc., and detecting passengers such as the elderly, children, etc. can be monitored, and an article neglected inspection can be realized. In one embodiment, the first imaging device may be installed facing the outside of the vehicle interior, and the second imaging device may be installed facing the interior of the vehicle interior. A first imaging device having a drive recorder function and a driving support function is installed facing the exterior of the vehicle, and a second imaging device having an occupant detection function is installed facing the interior of the vehicle. Realize

In some preferred embodiments, the device host 10 is provided with a first connection line 12 and the first connection line 12 is provided with a first connection interface 121 . A second connection line 201 for electrically connecting the first connection line 12 to the second imaging device 200 is installed, and the second connection line 201 is a second connection interface compatible with the first connection interface 121. 202 is installed. The second imaging device 200 is connected to the device host 10 by a wire, so that the installation position and angle of both can be met at the same time, and then the installation of the wire allows the device host to 10 is not required to be removed together to avoid the trouble of removing the wiring of the device host.

In this embodiment, the device host 10 of the in-vehicle visual processing device 100 is mounted on the windshield 90 of the automobile near the rearview mirror, and the second imaging device 200 is mounted on the central control instrument panel below the windshield 90. and connected to the device host 10 by a wire, the wires of the first connection wire 12 and the second connection wire 201 can be hidden by the interior materials in the vehicle, and are installed according to the actual situation. When the device host 10 needs to be maintained or replaced, the first connection interface 121 and the second connection interface 202 need only be separated without having to be removed and reattached together with the main body or the power line, i.e. The device host 10 and the second imaging device 200 can be separated conveniently and efficiently by loosening the wire from the wire connection. It should be noted that for different vehicle models, the device host and the second imaging device can be installed at different positions.

When installing the in-vehicle visual processing system, first open and check the in-vehicle visual processing device, and install the SIM card, SD card, TF card, etc. in the device host. Then, select the installation point of the device, turn off the power of the vehicle, turn off the in-vehicle power supply master switch, and connect the power line of the device host to the in-vehicle power supply interface. Further, a device host and a second imaging device are attached to each position. In one embodiment, the second imager may be mounted on the center console in front of the driver and secured by 3M adhesive or self-tapping screws such that the second imager is 70cm-120cm from the driver's head. The driver's face image is at the imaging center position of the second imaging device by the debugging assistant, and the driver's neck and above is not blocked by other objects during imaging, Ensure accuracy of detection. The device host can be secured to the top or bottom of the windshield in a central location using a mounting member using 3M adhesive to ensure that the driver's line of sight is unobstructed and unobstructed by the wipers. After that, the wires are concealed and fixed. For example, the wiring of the connection wires can be concealed by the interior material (for example, a sun visor) inside the vehicle. Finally, when the vehicle ignites, the device host and the second imaging device are energized, and the driver can connect to the host device with the mobile phone debug assistant and then drive.

As shown in FIGS. 10-18, in some preferred embodiments, the second imaging device 200 includes a mounting assembly 40 for connecting to interior vehicle components and a lens assembly 50 for capturing in-vehicle images. The mounting assembly 40 includes a first mounting seat 42, and a mounting portion 59 is provided on the rear surface of the lens assembly 50 (that is, the surface opposite to the imaging surface of the lens assembly 50). It is rotatably installed on the first mounting seat 42 of the mounting assembly 40 . By installing the mounting portion 59 for rotating the lens assembly 50 on the rear side of the lens assembly 50, the overall height and size of the second imaging device can be reduced, thereby reducing the sense of aggression given to the driver. decrease.

In some preferred embodiments, the mounting assembly 40 further includes a second mounting seat 41 removably connected to the first mounting seat 42 . The first mounting seat 42 is rotatably connected to the second mounting seat 41 along a second direction (the X direction shown in FIG. 10). The lens assembly 50 can be provided with a second connection line 201 for connecting to the device host 10 .

With the above installation, the second mounting seat 41 of the mounting assembly 40 is detachably connected to the first mounting seat 42, and the angle between them can be rotatably adjusted to fit the A-pillar, windshield or center of the frame. The second mounting seat 41 can be removed or assembled with the first mounting seat 42 depending on the different mounting positions required for the second imaging device 200, such as a control instrument panel. The second imaging device 200 can freely select an appropriate mounting position according to the vehicle type and adjust the angle. For example, in some cases, the second mounting seat 41 and the first mounting seat 42 can be removed, and the second imaging device can be connected to the vehicle interior member by the first mounting seat 42 . In other cases, the second mounting seat 41 and the first mounting seat 42 of the mounting assembly 40 can be assembled, and the second imaging device can be connected to the vehicle interior member by the second mounting seat 41 .

When the second imaging device 200 is installed on the central control instrument panel, the second mounting seat 41 and the first mounting seat 42 are removed, and the first mounting The seat 42 alone can be used as a bracket, and can be attached to the central control instrument panel in a manner such as screw locking or adhesive fixing, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, to reduce the height of the product, It can reduce aggression. As shown in FIG. 14, an adhesive colloid 420 can be installed on the first mounting seat 42 and used to connect to the vehicle interior member.

The middle of the central control instrument panel of some vehicle models is an air conditioner pipe, which is dangerous to drill and inconvenient to install the second imaging device 200, so the second mounting seat 41 and the first mounting seat 42 are not As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 , the second imaging device 200 is mounted on the frame A pillar or the windshield by the second mounting seat 41 , and the angle of the first mounting seat 42 is adjusted to obtain the second imaging device 200 . Angle compensation of the imaging device 200 is performed. Preferably, the second mounting seat 41 can be attached to the frame A-pillar or the windshield by means of screw locking, adhesive fixing, or the like.

The second imaging device 200 can be installed in small and medium-sized vans and passenger cars at the same time. Therefore, the drill lock screw method is selected when the surface pattern is rough and not suitable for adhesive application. If the mounting surface is difficult to remove or not suitable for drilling, an adhesive attachment method can be adopted.

In some preferred examples, the second mounting seat 41 may include a clamping portion 411 for clamping the vehicle interior member, and the clamping portion 411 may adopt a groove structure. The second imaging device 200 is clamped to the A pillar of the frame by the clamping part 411, and may be further fixed by screw locking, adhesive fixing, etc., so that the mounting of the second imaging device 200 is more robust.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 14, the lens assembly 50 includes a housing 51 and a lens module 52 installed in the housing 51. A through hole is installed in the front surface of the housing 51 so that the The lens module 52 exposes the housing 51 through the through hole. The mounting portion 59 is provided on the rear side of the housing 51 so that the driver can see only the area occupied by the lens assembly itself from the front, which can reduce the feeling of a foreign object and effectively reduce the driver's resistance. be able to.

The housing 51 can include a first housing body 53 and a second housing body 54 assembled together, a receiving cavity is formed between the first housing body 53 and the second housing body 54, and the lens module 52 is , is received and installed in the receiving cavity. The first housing body 53 can be understood to be the front housing and the second housing body 54 can be understood to be the rear housing. Additionally, the lens assembly 50 may further include a lens sheet 55 , which may include a black infrared filter head sheet, and the lens sheet 55 is installed on the first housing body 53 . The lens module 52 is installed in the housing 51 in the form of an internal fit to avoid the lens protruding from the housing and producing visual effects. The lens sheet 55 can be made of a black infrared filter material, which allows the necessary light to pass through smoothly, but the lens is invisible and serves as a concealment. In addition, the lens sheet 55 is made of a black infrared filter material, which is difficult to attract the driver's attention, reduces the impact on the driver, effectively reduces the safety risk, and improves the driving safety. .

10, 15 and 16, in some preferred embodiments, the mounting portion 59 of the lens assembly 50 extends along a first direction (the Y direction shown in FIG. 10). It is rotatably connected to seat 15 . The installation of the rotary connection, on the one hand, allows the lens assembly 50 to be adjusted to a good shooting angle at the mounting position, and on the other hand, the angular adjustment of the lens assembly 50 allows the driver to sense the resistance generated by being detected by the camera. can be reduced and the feeling of aggression can be reduced. Preferably, said second direction is perpendicular to said first direction, thereby enabling lens assembly 50 to be angled along two different directions, thereby allowing lens assembly 50 to adapt to demand as needed. Can be adjusted to a position that meets your needs.

Preferably, the first mounting seat 42 includes a mounting surface (which can be understood as the upper surface of the first mounting seat 42) and a first connecting portion 421, and the first connecting portion 421 is connected to the mounting surface. , and the first connecting portion 421 extends from the upper surface of the mounting surface in a direction away from the mounting surface. The mounting portion 59 of the lens assembly 50 is connected to the first connecting portion 421 by a rotation axis parallel to the mounting surface, so that the lens assembly 50 can rotate on the first mounting seat 42 along the first direction. Realize that it is connected to

By rotatably connecting the lens assembly 50 to the first mounting seat 42 along the first direction and rotatably connecting the first mounting seat 42 to the second mounting seat 41 along the second direction, the lens assembly 50 can be angularly adjusted along two different directions, a second direction and a first direction, so that lens assembly 50 can be adjusted to a position that meets requirements as needed.

Further, the first mounting seat 42 is provided with a first connection portion 421, and the mounting portion 59 of the lens assembly 50 includes a second connection portion 56 that engages with the first connection portion 421, and the second connection portion 56 is engaged with the first connection portion 421. The lens assembly 50 is rotatably connected to the first mounting seat 42 along the first direction by the portion 56 being rotatably connected to the first connecting portion 421 along the first direction. Preferably, the second connection portion 56 is provided on the rear surface of the lens assembly 50, so that the driver can see only the area occupied by the lens assembly itself from the front, which reduces the feeling of a foreign object and reduces the driver's resistance. can be effectively reduced.

As shown in FIG. 15 , the first connecting portion 421 includes a first surface 426 and a second surface 427 placed oppositely, the second surface 427 being located away from the lens assembly 50 . do. At least one of the first surface 426 and the second surface 427 is inclined with respect to the first mounting seat 42 toward the lens assembly 50 . The structure can be made more compact, the overall height of the second imaging device 200 can be further reduced, and the driver's sense of aggression and resistance can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the first surface 426 and the second surface 427 are both installed at an angle with respect to the first mounting seat 42 , and the first surface 426 and the second surface 427 are inclined with respect to the first mounting seat 42 . The angles are different, the inclination angle of the first surface 426 with respect to the first mounting seat 42 is greater than the inclination angle of the second surface 427 with respect to the first mounting seat 42 , that is, between the first surface 426 and the first mounting seat 42 . is greater than the included angle between the second surface 427 and the first mounting seat 42 , forming a structure with a narrow upper portion and a wider lower portion, and the connection between the first connecting portion 421 and the first mounting seat 42 . can be made more firm, and the product can be given a sense of design, effectively improving the aesthetic appearance of the product.

At least one of the edge line of the housing 51 of the lens assembly 50 and the edge line of the first mounting seat 42 has an arc shape. The edge line of the lens assembly 50 and the edge line of the first mounting seat 42 are designed as an arc-shaped pipeline, which can be well matched with the interior structure of the vehicle interior, and it is difficult to distract the driver's attention. Improve driving safety. In this embodiment, the edge line of the upper end surface of the housing 51 of the lens assembly 50 and the edge line of the lower end surface of the housing 51 are both arcuate, and the four corner positions of the first mounting seat 42 are all arcuate design. , the driver's attention is less likely to be diverted, the driving safety is improved, and the design feeling is added to the product, so that the aesthetic appearance of the product can be improved.

One of the first connection portion 421 and the second connection portion 56 has a groove structure, and the other one of the first connection portion 421 and the second connection portion 56 has the groove structure. A boss structure matching the groove structure, said boss structure being locked to said recessed groove structure. A first rotating shaft 61 is installed along the first direction in one of the groove structure and the boss structure, and the other one of the groove structure and the boss structure is in the first direction. By being rotatably connected to one rotating shaft 61, the concave groove structure and the boss structure rotate relative to each other about the first direction, thereby rotating the lens assembly 50 along the first direction. 1 is rotatably connected to the mounting seat 42.

As shown in FIG. 14, in one embodiment, the second imaging device 200 may further include a first connection assembly 60, wherein the first connection assembly 60 comprises the first rotation axis 61 and the first rotation axis 61. and a first knob member 62 connected to a shaft 61, wherein the first rotating shaft 61 is provided with a first threaded portion. As shown in FIG. 14, the first connecting portion 421 has a boss structure, the second connecting portion 56 has a groove structure, and the first rotating shaft 61 is detachably connected to the groove structure and the boss structure. is part of the first connection assembly 60, which has been assembled. Preferably, the first connection assembly 60 may be a screw. With the above installation, not only the mutual rotation between the first connecting part 421 and the second connecting part 56 is realized by the first rotating shaft 61, but also the disconnection between the first connecting part 421 and the second connecting part 56 is realized. Possible connections can be realized.

The boss structure is provided with a first connection hole 422 passing through the boss structure along the first direction, and at least one side wall of the groove structure passes through the groove structure along the first direction. A second connection hole 57 is provided, at least one of the second connection hole 57 and the first connection hole 422 is provided with a second threaded portion compatible with the first threaded portion, and the first rotating shaft A first threaded portion of 61 is drilled into the second connecting hole 57 and the first connecting hole 422, and the first knob member 62 is positioned outside the groove structure.

In one embodiment, both the first connection hole 422 and the second connection hole 57 are provided with a second thread. The first rotating shaft 61 of the first connecting assembly 60 passes through the second connecting hole 57 and the first connecting hole 422 to clamp the first connecting assembly 60, thereby fixing the groove structure and the boss structure to each other.

In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 , the first connection hole 422 is installed in the first connection part 421 , and the second connection hole 57 is installed in one side wall of the groove structure of the second connection part 56 . A tightening nut 58 that fits with the first threaded portion of the first rotating shaft 61 is installed on the other side wall of the groove structure of the second connecting portion 56 . The first connection hole 422 and the second connection hole 57 may not be provided with the second screw portion. The first rotating shaft 61 of the first connecting assembly 60 passes through the second connecting hole 57 and the first connecting hole 422 to tighten the first connecting assembly 60 and the clamping nut 58 together, thereby forming the groove structure and the boss structure. fasten to each other.

With the installation described above, the looseness between the first rotating shaft 61 and the groove structure and boss structure can be adjusted by the first knob member 62 . When the angle of the lens assembly 50 needs to be adjusted, rotate the first knob member 62 to loosen the first connection assembly 60, thereby loosening the first rotating shaft 61 and the groove structure and boss structure relative to each other. and further rotate the groove structure along the first direction, thereby adjusting the angle of the lens assembly 50 . After the angle adjustment is completed, the first knob member 62 is rotated to tighten the first connection assembly 60 so that the first rotation shaft 61 and the concave groove structure and boss structure are fastened to each other, and the lens assembly 50 is fixed. Hold in this angular position.

In some preferred embodiments, the second mounting seat 41 is provided with a third connecting portion 412, the first mounting seat 42 is provided with a fourth connecting portion 423 that engages with the third connecting portion 412, The fourth connecting portion 423 is rotatably connected to the third connecting portion 412 along the second direction and is detachably connected to the third connecting portion 412 , thereby connecting the first mounting seat 42 and the A detachable connection between the second mounting seat 41 and a rotatable connection between the first mounting seat 42 and the second mounting seat 41 along the second direction are realized. In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the third connecting portion 412 is a plate member formed to extend outward from the upper surface of the second mounting seat 41 . The fourth connecting portion 423 is a block structure provided at the bottom of the first mounting seat 42 .

As shown in FIGS. 10, 17 and 18, the second imaging device 200 can further include a second connection assembly 70, wherein the second connection assembly 70 comprises a second rotation axis 71 and the second rotation axis 71. a second knob member 72 connected to a shaft 71, wherein the second rotating shaft 71 is provided with a third threaded portion; A second rotation shaft 71 is installed along the second direction at one of the third connection part 412 and the fourth connection part 423, and the third connection part 412 and the fourth connection part 423 are connected to each other. Another one of 423 is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 71 . In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the second rotating shaft 71 is part of the second connection assembly 70 that is removably connected to the third connection portion 412 and the fourth connection portion 423 . Preferably, the second connection assembly 70 may be a screw. With the above installation, the second rotation shaft 71 not only realizes the mutual rotation between the third connection part 412 and the fourth connection part 423, but also the disengagement between the third connection part 412 and the fourth connection part 423. Possible connections can be realized.

A third connection hole is installed in one of the third connection part 412 and the fourth connection part 423 along the second direction, and the third connection part 412 and the fourth connection part 423 are connected to each other. a fourth connection hole passing through along the second direction is provided in the other one of them, and at least one of the fourth connection hole and the third connection hole is fitted with the third screw part The third threaded portion is bored in the fourth connection hole and the third connection hole, and the second knob member 72 is connected to the third connection portion 412 and the third connection hole. It is positioned outside one of the four connecting portions 423 where the fourth threaded portion is not installed.

In one embodiment, the third connection hole may not be provided with a fourth thread, and the fourth connection hole may be provided with a fourth thread. The second rotating shaft 71 of the second connecting assembly 70 passes through the third connecting hole and the fourth connecting hole and clamps the second connecting assembly 70 into the fourth connecting hole, thereby connecting the third connecting part 412 and the fourth connecting part 412 together. The connections 423 are fixed together.

In another embodiment, the third connection hole and the fourth connection hole may not be provided with the fourth threaded portion. A first connection member 424 connected to a fourth connection portion 423 can be installed on the bottom of the first mounting seat 42, and a first nut 425 that fits with the third screw portion is installed on the first connection member 424, The second rotating shaft 71 of the second connection assembly 70 passes through the third connection hole, the fourth connection hole and the first connection member 424 and is fastened and connected to the first nut 425 , thereby connecting the third connection part 412 . The fourth connecting parts 423 are fixed together.

With the installation described above, the looseness between the second rotation shaft 71 and the third connection portion 412 and the fourth connection portion 423 can be adjusted by the second knob member 72 . When adjusting the angle of the first mounting seat 42 with respect to the second mounting seat 41, by rotating the second knob member 72 and loosening the second connection assembly 70, the second rotation shaft 71, the third connection portion 412 and the second rotation shaft 71 are adjusted. 4 and the connecting portion 423 are loosened, and the first mounting seat 42 is rotated along the second direction, thereby adjusting the angle of the first mounting seat 42 . After the adjustment is completed, rotate the second knob member 72 to tighten the second connection assembly 70 so that the second rotation shaft 71 and the third connection part 412 and the fourth connection part 423 are tightened together, The first mounting seat 42 is held at this angular position.

10, 17 and 18, in some preferred embodiments, the second connection assembly 70 may further include a guide member 73, wherein the guide member 73 is provided with a fifth threaded portion. be done. An arc-shaped guide hole 74 penetrating along the second direction is installed in one of the third connection part 412 and the fourth connection part 423 where the fourth connection hole is installed. 74 is installed on the same axis as the fourth connecting hole. When the first mounting seat 42 rotates with respect to the second mounting seat 41 due to the above installation, the guide member 73 can rotate along the arcuate guide hole 74 around the fourth connection hole. It serves as a guide for the mounting seat 42 .

A fifth connection hole penetrating along the second direction is provided in one of the third connection part 412 and the fourth connection part 423 where the third connection hole is provided. is provided with a sixth threaded portion that fits with the fifth threaded portion, and the guide member 73 passes through the arcuate guide hole 74 and is threadedly connected to the fifth connecting hole. In this embodiment, the fourth connecting hole and the arc-shaped guide hole 74 are installed in the third connecting portion 412 .

When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the first mounting seat 42 with respect to the second mounting seat 41, the second rotating shaft 71 and the third connecting portion can be adjusted by rotating the second knob member 72 to loosen the second connecting assembly 70. 412 and the fourth connecting portion 423 are loosened, the guide member 73 is loosened, and the first mounting seat 42 is rotated along the second direction, thereby adjusting the angle of the first mounting seat 42 . During the angle adjustment process, the guide member 73 can rotate along the arcuate guide hole 74 . Preferably, the guide member 73 may be a screw. After completing the angle adjustment, rotate the second knob member 72 to tighten the second connection assembly 70 so that the second rotation shaft 71 and the third connection portion 412 and the fourth connection portion 423 are tightened together. , and the guide member 73 can be tightened to further improve the robustness between the third connecting portion 412 and the fourth connecting portion 423, thereby holding the first mounting seat 42 at the angular position.

As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, preferably, said second connection assembly 70 further comprises a second connection member 75 connected to the bottom of the fourth connection portion 423, wherein said second connection member 75 is provided with a fifth screw thread. A second nut 76 is installed to fit the portion, and a guide member 73 passes through the arc-shaped guide hole 74 and the second connecting member 75 and is threadedly connected to the second nut 76, thereby forming a fourth connecting portion. 423 and each other.

Examples of the present disclosure further provide a vehicle, including an in-vehicle visual processing system as described in the examples and embodiments above. A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is configured by assembling a first imaging device having a drive recorder function in an in-vehicle visual processing system into a device host of the in-vehicle visual processing device and connecting the second imaging device and the second imaging device via a communication interface. By integrating the two, the space inside the car body required for installing the in-vehicle visual processing device can be reduced, and it can be used for different vehicle types, and has advantages such as ease of use and wide applicability. The device host and the second imaging device are installed separately, and can meet more mounting conditions when the size is small, and the mounting position of both is flexible, and the replacement and maintenance of each are easy. In addition, most of the current on-vehicle detection devices are designed to integrate the host and the camera into one body, and the size of the product is large, which creates a strong sense of aggression for the driver. According to the present disclosure, the device host and the second imaging device can be installed separately and installed at different positions, thereby effectively reducing the sense of aggression given to the driver.

As shown in FIG. 20, the present disclosure further provides a vehicle visual processing method, including steps S201 and S202.
Step S201: Acquiring an in-vehicle image collected by a second imaging device, wherein the second imaging device is separately installed and communicatively connected to a device host for executing the visual processing method of the vehicle, and the device host contains a first imaging device for locally collecting driving images.

Step S202: Analyze the behavior of the vehicle occupants based on the in-vehicle image.

The above vehicle vision processing method can provide activity detection and security detection for personnel in the vehicle. Not only can the driver perform driving behavior safety detection, but also can detect other occupants in the rear seat, front passenger seat, etc., such as monitoring important occupants such as the elderly, children, and It is possible to carry out inspections of items left unattended.

In some preferred embodiments, the in-vehicle image includes a driver's behavior video, and in step S202, based on the in-vehicle image, the behavior of the vehicle occupant is analyzed; It may comprise performing an alarm process based on the results of the analysis and/or uploading the results of the analysis of the behavior of the vehicle occupants to a cloud.

For example, it can be detected whether there is an action such as the driver lowering his head, yawning, or answering the phone. Based on the in-vehicle video, the driver's action detection processing is performed, and when the driver's behavior that violates the rules is collected, a corresponding operation such as an alarm or voice warning is executed to improve driving safety. can. In one embodiment, based on at least one video stream collected of the driver closing his eyes, bowing his head, opening his mouth, driving with one hand, holding his mobile phone, etc., A driver action detection process may be performed to analyze and determine that the driver's action is dozing off, playing with a mobile phone, yawning, or answering a phone call. When collecting that the driver has the above rule-breaking behavior, the processor can carry out corresponding operations such as warning, voice warning, etc., thereby improving driving safety. The analysis results of the behavior of the vehicle occupants can be uploaded to the cloud for subsequent viewing.

It should be explained that the vehicle visual processing method can be based on the in-vehicle visual processing system described in the above examples and embodiments, wherein the in-vehicle visual processing system comprises a device host and a first An imaging device and a second imaging device for collecting in-vehicle video, wherein the second imaging device is electrically connected to the device host. The device host can include a main board, and a processor for processing the in-vehicle image can be installed on the main board, the processor performs corresponding detection processing based on the in-vehicle image, the processor comprises: For example, a low power consumption chip such as a one-chip microcomputer can be adopted.

In some preferred embodiments, as shown in Figure 21, the method comprises:
Step S301, obtaining the driving video collected by the first imaging device, and connecting the first imaging device to the device host for communication;
The step S302 may further include analyzing and/or storing the driving image.

Preferably, the device host can further install a memory card and is responsible for recording and storing the video footage collected by the first imaging device and the second imaging device. The processor can also analyze the footage video/images collected by the second imaging device and perform related processing such as safety alerts based on the analysis results, and synchronously upload alarm information to the cloud platform. The method can not only perform the driving behavior safety detection for the driver, but also can detect other occupants in the rear seat, front passenger seat and other positions, such as the elderly, children and other important occupants. can be monitored. Furthermore, the function of a drive recorder can be realized, and the function of driving assistance can be realized.

Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner, the same and similar parts between each embodiment can be referred to each other, and each embodiment describes the differences from other embodiments. will be explained with emphasis on

The above are only specific embodiments of the examples herein, and it should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the principles of the examples herein, there may be some further improvements and modifications. and these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the embodiments herein.

This application is a Chinese patent application with filing number 202010942803.4 and filing date of September 09, 2020; and filed based on a Chinese patent application with application number 2021965421.5 and filing date of September 09, 2020, claiming priority to the above Chinese patent application, and all contents of the above Chinese patent application is hereby incorporated by reference into the present application.

Claims (29)

A case used for attachment to a vehicle interior member, a processor installed within the case, and a communication interface electrically connected to the processor and connected to a second imaging device for collecting in-vehicle video. and a device host including
A vehicle-mounted visual processing device, comprising: a first imaging device that is used to collect driving video, and that is partly housed in the case and installed. further comprising a mounting member for connecting to the in-vehicle member;
2. An in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 1, wherein said mounting member is removably connected to said device host. The mounting member is provided with an adhesive colloid for adhesive connection with the vehicle interior member, and/or at least one protrusion is provided on the outer surface of the case at a position corresponding to the mounting member. 3. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 2. 3. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 2, wherein the mounting member is provided with an engaging member, and the outer surface of the case is formed with a card slot that fits with the engaging member. The engaging member includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion,
The first engaging portion is connected to the mount member, the second engaging portion is connected to an end of the first engaging portion remote from the mounting member, and the outer contour of the second engaging portion The area is larger than the outer contour area of the first engaging portion,
The card slot includes a first card slot body and a second card slot body installed in communication with the first card slot body, the groove structure of the first card slot body being the first engagement. 5. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 4, wherein the groove structure of the second card slot body fits with the second engaging portion. A guide groove is formed in the surface of the second engaging part away from the first engaging part as a concave portion facing inward, and a guide part that engages with the guide groove is provided on the bottom wall of the card slot. 6. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide groove is a spherical groove, the guide part has a spherical protrusion structure, the diameter of the guide part is equal to or less than the diameter of the guide groove, and/or the guide part and the second engaging part 7. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 6, wherein at least one of the members is an elastic member. An opening is provided in the case, the first imaging device exposes the case through the opening, and/or the first imaging device is rotatably connected to the case. Item 2. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to item 1. The case includes a first case part and a second case part assembled with the first case part, wherein a receiving cavity is formed between the first case part and the second case part; an imaging device locally housed within the housing cavity;
A first opening is provided in the first case part, a second opening is provided in the second case part, and the second opening joins the first opening to form the opening, or 9. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 8, wherein the opening is provided in one of the first case portion and the second case portion. The second case portion includes a protruding surface formed to protrude outward from the first case portion, and the protruding surface is formed on a first case surface for attachment to the vehicle interior member and on the first case surface. a second case surface connected at an angle, wherein said second case surface is provided with said opening or said second opening; or said second case part projects outwardly from said first case part. at least two protruding surfaces formed on the body, said protruding surfaces comprising a first case surface and a second case surface connected at an angle to each other, said first case surface being adapted for attachment to said body interior member; 10. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 9, wherein the opening or the second opening is provided on the surface of the second case. The included angle range between the first case surface and the second case surface is between 140° and 160°, and/or the rotatable angle range of the first imaging device with respect to the case is between 0° and 80°. 11. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 10, wherein: An in-vehicle visual processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a main board installed within said device host, wherein said processor is installed on said main board. said first imaging device comprising a body portion and a lens assembly mounted within said body portion, said body portion being rotatably connected to said case; and/or said device further comprising a support member; The support member according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the support member is fixedly connected within the case, and the first imaging device is rotatably connected to the support member. In-vehicle visual processing device. The device further includes a first support member and a second support member, wherein the case is provided with an opening;
The first support member and the second support member are fixed to the case from both sides of the opening, and the first imaging device is rotatably installed between the first support member and the second support member. or the device further includes a first support member and a second support member, the first support member and the second support member are fixed to the case from both sides of the opening, and the first imaging device A first rotating part and a second rotating part are respectively installed on both sides, the first supporting member is formed with a first fitting part that matches the outer shape of the first rotating part, and the second supporting member is formed with the second rotating part. 13. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the second fitting portion is formed so as to match the outer shape of the rotating portion. The first support member includes a first bracket member and a second bracket member joined to the first bracket member, wherein the first bracket member has a first arcuate fitting that fits the outer shape of the first rotating part. and a second arc-shaped engaging portion is formed on the second bracket member so as to match the outer shape of the first rotating portion, and the second arc-shaped fitting portion corresponds to the first arc-shaped fitting portion. 15. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 14, wherein the first fitting portion is formed by being joined to. A rubber ring is provided on the inner wall of the first fitting portion and/or the inner wall of the second fitting portion, and the first rotating portion abuts on the rubber ring on the inner wall of the first fitting portion and/or 16. The in-vehicle visual processing device according to claim 15, wherein the second rotating portion contacts a rubber ring on the inner wall of the second fitting portion. A method for mounting an in-vehicle visual processing device including the in-vehicle visual processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 16,
A mounting method, comprising: affixing a surface of the case to a windshield of a vehicle; and rotating the first imaging device in a direction toward the outside of the windshield of the vehicle. Affixing the surface of the case to the windshield of the vehicle includes:
affixing the surface of the case to the top or bottom of the windshield of the vehicle; or
18. The method of claim 17, comprising applying a surface of the case to an area of the windshield of the vehicle behind an interior rearview mirror. mounting a second imaging device for collecting in-vehicle video in at least one location of the vehicle in the center console, A-pillar or dashboard area;
A first connection line of the in-vehicle visual processing device and a second connection line of the second imaging device are fixed along the edge of the windshield of the vehicle, and the first connection line and the second connection line are fixed along the edge of the windshield of the vehicle. 18. The mounting method of claim 17, further comprising fixedly connecting the interface. An in-vehicle visual processing system comprising the in-vehicle visual processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 16. 21. The vehicle of claim 20, further comprising a second imaging device for collecting in-vehicle video, said second imaging device being installed separately from and maintaining electrical connection with said device host. visual processing system. The device host is provided with a first connection line, the first connection line is provided with a first connection interface, and the second imaging device is provided with a second connection line for electrically connecting to the first connection line. 22. The in-vehicle visual processing system according to claim 21, wherein a second connection interface is installed on said second connection line and is compatible with said first connection interface. The second imaging device includes a mounting assembly for connecting to the vehicle interior member and a lens assembly for collecting in-vehicle images, wherein the mounting assembly includes a first mounting seat and is mounted on the rear surface of the lens assembly. 22. The in-vehicle visual processing system according to claim 21, further comprising a mounting portion, said mounting portion being rotatably mounted on said first mounting seat. The mounting portion is rotatably connected to the first mounting seat along a first direction, and/or the mounting assembly further includes a second mounting seat detachably connected to the first mounting seat. 24. The in-vehicle visual processing system of claim 23, wherein the first mounting seat is rotatably connected to the second mounting seat along a second direction. A vehicle comprising an in-vehicle visual processing system according to any one of claims 20-24. The case of the in-vehicle visual processing device includes a protruding surface, the protruding surface including a first case surface for mounting to a vehicle interior member and a second case surface connected to the first case surface at an angle. , the first case surface is pasted and attached to the windshield of the vehicle by an adhesive colloid, an opening is provided in the second case surface, and the first image pick-up device extends from the opening in the second case surface to the exposing a case; and/or the first imaging device is installed facing the exterior of the vehicle interior; and/or the in-vehicle visual processing system further comprises a second imaging device for collecting in-vehicle video. wherein the second imaging device is installed separately from the device host and maintains an electrical connection, and the second imaging device is installed facing the interior of the vehicle interior of the vehicle. 26. A vehicle according to claim 25. obtaining an in-vehicle image collected by a second imaging device installed separately from and communicatively connected to a device host for executing the vehicle visual processing method;
analyzing occupant behavior of the vehicle based on the in-vehicle video;
A visual processing method for a vehicle, wherein the device host houses a first imaging device for locally collecting driving video, and the first imaging device is communicatively connected with the device host. 28. The method of claim 27, further comprising performing an alarm process based on the vehicle occupant behavior analysis and/or uploading the vehicle occupant behavior analysis to a cloud. Vehicle visual processing method. Acquiring a running image collected by the first imaging device,
29. The vehicle visual processing method according to claim 27 or 28, further comprising performing analysis processing on said driving image and/or storing said driving image.

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