JP3112652U - Integrated image transfer device using automatic camera and communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

A small CCD camera and a communication terminal module, a recording medium for storing a captured image, a software library for detecting a face in the captured image, a base for controlling them, and a battery for supplying power are provided. Integrated device.
A platform in which a small camera automatically captures a video of a moving destination at a rate of one frame per second by controlling the image data of the small camera by carrying it indoors or outdoors. Is stored temporarily in the recording medium (flash memory), and only the “face” of the person is detected from the captured, recorded and stored image data, and the communication module is located in the remote location for the detected “face” image data By transferring to the storage server, only the image of a person who may be involved in a crime or accident is transferred to a remote location, and the image is saved to perform search and verification operations without waste. be able to.
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Description

  The present invention comprises a camera for shooting, a communication terminal module, a storage medium for storage (flash memory) and a base for controlling them, and temporarily stores the captured image data in the storage medium for storage (flash memory). A compact integrated device that automatically transfers images taken using a communication terminal module to a remote data storage server, and focuses on crime prevention and early case resolution in the security field regardless of location. This is related to the improvement of the camera for remote monitoring.

  Furthermore, the present invention temporarily stores captured image data in a storage recording medium (flash memory), detects only “face” images in the image data, and detects only the detected face image data. By transferring data using a communication terminal module, useless transfer of image data can be reduced, and smooth and effective browsing can be performed even in search operations.

  Conventionally, this type of camera device has a built-in battery and is not small enough to be carried around. Mobile phones with built-in cameras are currently popular, but it requires a certain amount of work to transfer image data from shooting. You must press the shooting button from the built-in mobile phone, save the image data, and send it as an email attachment. In addition, when using an internet camera, it can be used as a monitoring device for storing images taken by installing the camera in a fixed location in a store or private home, in a recording medium built in the camera, or transferring it to an external storage server. in use.

  However, this type of camera has conventionally had a problem that it cannot be carried around for outdoor use because it requires a household power supply and mainly supplies power from a household outlet.

  Furthermore, when it is installed outdoors, it is necessary to take measures such as waterproofing and dustproofing, and it is necessary to take appropriate measures or judgments for the environment such as attaching a waterproofing and dustproof housing.

  In order to solve such problems of the prior art, the present invention can be easily carried outside without choosing the environment, and the camera device for automatic shooting and data transfer can contribute to accidents and crime prevention. The purpose is to enable the stored image data to be quickly grasped and resolved when a crime occurs.

  In order to achieve the above object, the device according to the present invention is a crime prevention device that uses a CCD camera to capture, store, and transfer, and does not require an external power source when carried, via a communication line. The sender does not have to take the trouble of taking and transferring images, and can automatically take pictures at a rate of 1 sheet per second after the power is turned on, and can perform storage and data transfer processing by a recording medium. It is a body-type device.

In addition, the image taken by the CCD camera is stored in a recording medium, and the image recognized as the “face” from the image is transferred to the remote location as transfer data, thereby reducing the burden on the receiver side. It is an object.
In addition, with emphasis on “crime and accidents by humans” as crime prevention, images that are taken of the “face” of a person are transferred only when they are related to the person. Can be saved.

  Furthermore, by providing a rechargeable small battery as a power supply for operating a CCD camera and a communication terminal module and a base for controlling all of them, it is possible to solve the problem of power supply due to being carried outdoors.

  As described above, the auto-photographed image data transfer device of the present invention is small in size, but the camera shoots at a rate of one image per second, the recording medium (flash memory) for storing the image data, and the image data. A face recognition software library for detecting the presence of "faces", a communication terminal module for identifying the detected "face" image data and transferring the data, and the infrastructure for controlling them It is useful as an effective means from verification to resolution in situations where quick and appropriate response is required for crimes and accidents, etc., by performing all these processes automatically after turning on the power.

  In addition, by attaching the automatic image data transfer device of the present invention to the child's chest, school bag, or bag belt part, such as elementary school students who go out alone, the camera is made conscious of the outside and security equipment As a surveillance camera that contributes to the safety of children, it can increase the safety of children as a means of deterring crime.

  In addition, the integrated device can be used to improve durability, waterproof and dustproof by applying rubber processing to the joint surface of the outer case and the periphery of the camera lens. Can withstand the movements of children, such as elementary school students who cannot.

Best mode for carrying out the invention

  The camera lens is always open, and after the device is turned on, the camera starts automatic shooting at a rate of one image per second, and the captured image data is recorded on the recording medium (flash memory) with date / time information and usage A face-recognition software library dedicated to face detection detects and detects the presence of a certain subject called "face" in the image. Only the image data having the “face” is processed to instruct image transfer to the data storage server in which the communication terminal module is specified.

  Hereinafter, in order to explain the features of the present invention, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the first layer of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes a communication terminal module mounted on the first layer, which can control all instructions related to communication and issue necessary image data acquisition instructions even for remote communication.

  FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the second layer of the present invention. 2 has a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera lens, and when the 6 power-on button is pressed, the power-on confirmation LED lamp 3 lights up, 8 CPUs (Central Processing Unit) and 9 RAMs (Main Shooting is started at a rate of one image per second in response to a cooperation instruction from a basic control base comprising a storage device), and the captured image data is for storage of 11 together with date / time information and user-specific character information. The face recognition software library detects the “face” image from the temporarily stored images in the recording medium (flash memory), and the detected face image data is detected by the control memory 7. The one communication terminal module starts data transfer. While the communication terminal module is transferring image data, the communication confirmation LED lamp 5 blinks.

  Furthermore, the device according to the present invention has a function of notifying the user of the abnormality of the device by turning on the 4 abnormality warning LED lamps when an abnormality occurs in a part of the device. If a situation such as damage to the communication terminal module or built-in unit or power supply interruption occurs, face image data that is likely to be required in that case is stored in a remote data storage server Therefore, there is no problem in the image data verification work until immediately before the occurrence of the abnormality.

  The image data shot by this device is temporarily stored in the image data storage recording medium (flash memory) together with the date / time information and user-specific character information by the control unit. The old image data can be discarded and overwritten, and new information data can always be left.

  FIG. 3 shows 14 long-life, compact and lightweight lithium ion batteries (batteries) that can be carried in consideration of outdoor use as power supply means, and 12 in FIG. 2 has a charging socket. This makes it easy to use from multiple charging operations to use. Reference numeral 16 in FIG. 6 denotes a battery charging device, and charging is started by connecting to a home outlet 12.

  FIG. 4 is a front view for housing all the devices. The body cover of 15 is made durable by reinforced plastic, and rubber processing is applied to the periphery of 2 camera lenses to provide waterproof, dust-proof measures and shock mitigation. it can.

  FIG. 5 is a side view of each layer. The first layer body cover surface includes one communication terminal module, and the second layer base includes two CCD camera lenses, six power-on buttons, and the like. The main control unit is composed of 8 CPUs (Central Processing Units) and 9 RAMs (Main Storage Units). By placing it at the center of a further communication terminal module, it plays a role of shock mitigation.

  FIG. 7 shows a specific image storage server located in 17 remote locations, recognizing only the image data of 18 “faces” of the image data that the apparatus of 18a has continued to automatically capture at a rate of one image per second. 1 is a system configuration diagram for performing FTP transfer.

  FIG. 8 shows a request from a remote communication management center to a communication terminal module of 18 devices of this apparatus, which is a specific user, and a request for starting a communication function and an image temporarily stored in a recording medium (flash memory). It is a system configuration diagram in the case of performing data transfer by FTP to a remote image storage server (data center) by a remote instruction.

  FIG. 9 shows that when 20 camera lenses photograph a subject, the video is adjusted by 24 camera controls and 22 auto gain controllers (AGC), and the analog video is converted from analog video by 23 analog-digital (AD) conversion circuits. Conversion into digital video, 26 digital control circuits start 28 face recognition work in the face recognition software library, and at the same time, image data compression for storage is performed by 27 JPEG encoding circuits, for image storage Temporarily stored in a recording medium (flash memory). Image data in which “face” is detected at 28 is prepared for data transfer to 31 control units together with information on 30 recorded images as 29 alarm monitoring information, and image data and information are sent to 32 communication terminal modules. It is a system configuration diagram that performs FTP transfer together with date and time information and character information specifying a user.

It is a front view of the 1st layer which shows a communication terminal module of this device. It is a front view of the 2nd layer which shows preservation | save of image data from imaging | photography of this apparatus, and a power-on button. It is a front view of the 3rd layer which shows the battery of the power supply part of this apparatus. It is a housing | casing front view of this apparatus. It is the side view classified according to each layer of this device. It is a front view of the apparatus which charges the battery for power supply of this apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the mechanism which transfers the image data of this apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the mechanism for acquiring the image data of this apparatus from the outside. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of this apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Communication terminal module 2 Camera lens for imaging | photography 3 LED lamp for power check 4 LED lamp for abnormality warning 5 LED lamp lighted at the time of data communication 6 Power-on button 7 Memory for face recognition software library control 8 CPU (central processing unit)
9 RAM (Main memory)
10 Dedicated button battery for communication terminal module 11 Image storage recording medium (flash memory)
12 Battery charging socket 13 Control board (main board)
14 Battery for power supply 15 Front face of main body cover 16 Battery socket 17 Data center 18 Camera shooting environment 18a This device 19 Management center 19a Management center operator 20 Camera lens 21 CCD unit 22 Aud gain controller 23 AD conversion circuit 24 Camera control circuit 25 CCD charge control circuit 26 Digital control circuit 27 JPEG encoding circuit 28 Face recognition software library 29 Alarm monitoring circuit 30 Image storage recording medium (flash memory)
31 control unit 32 communication terminal module

Claims (2)

A device for transferring images automatically captured using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera, comprising a main board, a basic control unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a RAM (Main Storage Device), and a CCD camera. Mobile communication system module device for transferring image data shot using a camera, an image storage recording medium (flash memory), a battery for power supply, and data in which a face in the image data is copied Built-in face recognition software library that can be stored indoors and outdoors for an image data storage recording medium (flash memory) that is continuously captured by a CCD camera. A device that automatically transfers images taken using the CCD camera, and has a built-in face recognition software library that detects data in which the face in the image data stored in the recording medium is captured. The image data continuously captured by the camera is temporarily stored in an image storage recording medium (flash memory), an image recognized as a human face is identified, and only the identified image data is used using a communication terminal module. A method to transfer data (FTP) to a specific data storage server and to communicate with a communication terminal module from a remote location, and to instruct transmission of necessary image data. The integrated device according to claim 1.