JP3124835U - Hands-free portable digital video camera device - Google Patents

Abstract

A hands-free portable digital video camera device having an independent small-sized digital imaging device and an independent central processing unit is provided.
A hands-free portable digital video camera device includes an independent digital imaging device and an independent central processing unit wirelessly connected to the digital imaging device. The digital imaging device takes a photograph and transmits image data of the photographed photograph to the central processing unit. Since the hands-free portable digital video camera device consists of two independent devices, each device can be miniaturized so that the user can wear it directly to take a picture or movie. Accordingly, the user can use the hands-free portable digital video camera device without using a hand.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a hands-free portable digital video camera device having an independent small-sized digital imaging device and an independent central processing unit. A user can wear the digital imaging device and the central processing unit and use the digital imaging device without using a hand.

  In general, portable digital video camera devices are made as portable products so that a user can use them to take pictures. Since the development of digital video camera technology, the portable digital video camera device is not only used for taking pictures, but also for recording audio signals to make movies Has been. Although the portable digital video camera device is relatively small, the user still has to use the portable digital video camera device in his / her hand.

  Therefore, when the portable digital video camera device is used for a specific application such as long-term shooting or secret shooting, the user does not like to move in a wide range. It is difficult to achieve the purpose of use.

  The present invention provides a hands-free portable digital video camera device having an independent small digital imaging device and an independent central processing unit. The user can wear the digital imaging device and can use the digital imaging device without holding it.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a hands-free portable digital video camera device having an independent small-sized digital imaging device and an independent central processing unit. The user can carry the digital imaging device on the body without using a hand to take a photograph or a movie.

  A hands-free portable digital video camera device according to the present invention includes an independent small-sized digital imaging device and an independent central processing unit that is wirelessly connected to the digital imaging device. The digital imaging device takes a photograph and transmits image data of the photographed photograph to the central processing unit. Since the hands-free portable digital video camera device consists of two independent devices, each device can be miniaturized so that the user can wear it directly to take a picture or movie. Accordingly, the user can use the hands-free portable digital video camera device without using a hand.

  Other objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the hands-free portable digital video camera device includes an independent small digital imaging device 10 and an independent central processing device 20. The digital imaging device 10 is connected to the central processing unit 20 wirelessly. Since the digital imaging device 10 is relatively small, a user can wear the digital imaging device 10 to take a picture or movie.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the digital imaging device 10 includes a first microprocessor 11, an imaging device 12, a first wireless communication module 13, a driving device 14, a power supply device 15, and an audio receiver 16. .

  The image sensor 12 is electronically connected to the first microprocessor 11. The image sensor 12 captures a photograph or movie and outputs image data of the photograph or movie taken to the first microprocessor 11. The first microprocessor 11 is connected to the image sensor 12 via the driving device 14. The image sensor 12 can be a CCD module or a CMOS module.

  The audio receiver 16 is connected to the first microprocessor 11. The audio receiver 16 receives an audio signal and outputs the received audio signal to the first microprocessor 11.

  The first wireless communication module 13 is connected to the first microprocessor 11 for wirelessly transmitting the image data and the audio signal to the central processing unit 20. The first wireless communication module 13 is a Bluetooth module or an RF transceiver.

  The power supply device 15 supplies power to the first microprocessor 11, the image sensor 12, the first wireless communication module 13, the drive device 14, and the audio receiver 16.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the central processing unit 20 includes a second microprocessor 21, a second wireless communication module 22, a display 23, a speaker 24, an input device 25, a storage device 26, a connector 27, And a power supply device 28.

  The second wireless communication module 22 is electronically connected to the second microprocessor 21 so as to establish a wireless connection with the first wireless communication module 13. The second microprocessor 21 receives the image data and the audio signal from the digital imaging device 10. The second wireless communication module 22 is a Bluetooth module or an RF transceiver.

  Each of the display 23, the speaker 24, the input device 25, the storage device 26, and the connector 27 is electronically connected to the second microprocessor 21. The storage device 26 stores the image data and the audio signal from the digital imaging device 10. The storage device 26 can be a memory, a hard disk, a memory card, a disk, or the like. The connector 27 can be USB, 1394, etc., and is connected to an external electronic device.

  The power supply device 28 supplies power to the second microprocessor 21, the second wireless communication module 22, the display 23, and the storage device 26.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the image sensor 12 captures an image of a photograph or movie and the audio receiver 16 receives an audio signal, the first microprocessor 11 receives the image data of the photograph from the image sensor 12. And the audio signal is received from the audio receiver 16. The first microprocessor 11 processes the image data of the photograph and the audio signal, and outputs the processed image data and audio signal to the first wireless communication module 13. The first wireless communication module 13 modulates the image data and the audio signal so as to conform to a specific wireless communication protocol, and transmits the modulated image data and audio signal to the central processing unit 20.

  The central processing unit 20 receives the image data and the audio signal from the digital imaging device 10 via the second wireless communication module 22. The second wireless communication module 22 demodulates the image data and the audio signal, and outputs the demodulated image data and audio signal to the second microprocessor 21. The second microprocessor 21 controls the display 23 and the speaker 24 so as to display and reproduce the image data and the audio signal. The image data and the audio signal are stored in the storage device 26. The digital imaging device 10 and the central processing unit 20 wirelessly connected to the digital imaging device have the functions of a digital video camera as a whole. The hands-free portable digital video camera device has two independent devices, each device can be a relatively small product. Therefore, the user can easily wear both devices without taking both hands to take a picture or a movie. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the digital imaging device 10 is worn on the user's ear. The digital imaging device 10 may be placed on the user's shoulder. The central processing unit 20 has a transfer function. That is, the connector 27 of the central processing unit 20 is connected to an external electronic device such as a personal computer, a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile phone, and the like, and the image data and the audio stored in the storage device 26. A signal is transmitted to the electronic device. When the electronic device has a display unit, the central processing unit 20 controls the display unit to display the image data stored in the storage device 26.

1 is a schematic view of a digital imaging device and a central processing unit according to the present invention worn on a user's body. 1 is a configuration diagram of a digital imaging device according to the present invention. The block diagram of the central processing unit which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Digital imaging device 11 1st microprocessor 12 Imaging element 13 1st wireless communication module 14 Drive device 15 Power supply device of digital imaging device 16 Audio | voice receiver 20 Central processing unit 21 2nd microprocessor 22 2nd wireless communication module 23 Display 24 Speaker 25 Input device 26 Storage device 27 Connector 28 Central processing unit power supply

Claims (3)

A first microprocessor having an operation function and a conversion function; an image pickup device that is electronically connected to the first microprocessor, captures an image, and outputs image data to the first microprocessor; and the first microprocessor An audio receiver that is electronically connected to receive an audio signal and outputs the received audio signal to the first microprocessor; and an electronic receiver that is electronically connected to the first microprocessor to wirelessly transmit the image data and the audio signal. An independent small digital imaging device comprising: a first wireless communication module for transmitting; and a power supply for supplying power to the first microprocessor, the imaging device, the audio receiver, and the first wireless communication module;
A central processing unit wirelessly connected to the digital imaging device, a second microprocessor having an operation function and a conversion function, electronically connected to the second microprocessor, and wirelessly connected to the first wireless communication module Receiving the image data and the audio signal from the first wireless communication module, and outputting the received image data and the audio signal to the second microprocessor; and supplying an electronic signal to the second microprocessor. And a storage device for storing the image data and the audio signal, an electronic connection to the second microprocessor, and a display for displaying the image data, and an electronic connection to the second microprocessor. A speaker for reproducing the audio signal, and the second microprocessor. An input device electronically connected to a processor and an independent central processing unit having a power supply for supplying power to the second microprocessor, the second wireless communication module, the storage device and the display, Hands-free portable digital video camera device.   The digital imaging device includes a driving device electronically connected between the first microprocessor and the imaging device, and the first microprocessor controls the operation of the imaging device via the driving device. The hands-free portable digital video camera device according to claim 1. The hands-free portable digital video camera device according to claim 1, wherein the central processing unit has a connector electronically connected to the second microprocessor.

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