JP3133506U - Lighting equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to make it possible for a security guard or the like to carry and use it like a flashlight and to easily shoot at the same time.
A portable case 11, an illuminating device 12, an imaging device 14 that captures an area illuminated by the beam of the illuminating device 12, and a storage device 15 that stores an image captured by the imaging device 14 are provided. The apparatus 12 includes a visible light lamp 16 that outputs a visible light beam and an infrared light lamp 18 that outputs an infrared light beam, and the imaging device 14 acquires a color image in an area illuminated by the visible light beam, A black and white image is acquired in the region illuminated by the infrared light beam.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an illuminated photographing apparatus used for various purposes of photographing an object while illuminating the object.

For example, when a guard or police officer goes around for crime prevention, he always carries a flashlight. If you find a suspicious person, follow that person in the light. Also, for example, if you find something suspicious during the patrol, check with a flashlight. In addition, you may want to take a photo for later analysis. At that time, holding a flashlight is inconvenient because one hand is blocked. Therefore, equipment that attaches a lamp to a helmet or attaches a lamp to a shoulder is used (see Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-85350

The known prior art has the following problems to be solved.
For example, when a suspicious person is found, it is preferable to take a photo of the evidence. Since the camera has a lighting device such as a flash, a flashlight is not required during shooting. On the other hand, if the surroundings are dark, you do not know in which direction the photo should be directed. Therefore, when photographing a suspicious person in the dark, wide-angle black-and-white photographs using infrared light are used. However, since the functions of the imaging device have also been improved, it is desirable to capture a subject with a clear color image. At the same time, an apparatus having a photography function that is sufficiently effective for crime prevention is desired.
In order to solve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an illuminated photographing apparatus that can be used like a flashlight by a security guard or the like and can be easily photographed at the same time.

The following configurations are means for solving the above-described problems.
<Configuration 1>
A portable case; an illumination device; an imaging device that captures an area illuminated by the beam of the illumination device; and a storage device that stores an image captured by the imaging device. The illumination device includes a visible light beam. The imaging device acquires a color image in the area illuminated by the visible light beam and is illuminated by the infrared light beam. An illuminated photographing device characterized in that a black and white image is obtained in a region.

  This illuminated photographing device can be used as a flashlight to carry around for security or security purposes. Alternatively, it can be stored in a stick-like strong carrying case and used as a police stick. Furthermore, it can be attached to the end of a longer or thinner bar and used for investigation, inspection, searching, etc. of places where direct viewing is difficult. When used for crime prevention and security, it is possible to reliably take evidence photographs. Note that the storage device that stores the captured image may be integrated into the carrying case or may be detachably mounted. The captured image data can be taken out and used by another device.

<Configuration 2>
The illuminated photographing apparatus according to Configuration 1, wherein the case is a dust-proof case.

  Failure can be prevented by using a dust-proof case. The degree of dust prevention should be adjusted according to the usage environment.

<Configuration 3>
The illuminated photographing apparatus according to Configuration 1, wherein the case is a waterproof case.

  If it is made into a waterproof case, it can be used outdoors where it gets wet. There are various types of waterproofing, from waterproofing to daily life to waterproofing that enables use in water. It is good to adjust according to the use.

<Configuration 4>
4. The illuminated photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the case is provided with a switch for turning on and off the illumination apparatus and the imaging apparatus individually or simultaneously.

  An object can be irradiated as a flashlight, and the object can be photographed simultaneously or as required.

<Configuration 5>
The illuminated photographing apparatus according to any one of Structures 1 to 4, wherein a shoulder band is attached to the case.

  You can illuminate and shoot objects with hands-free.

<Configuration 6>
The illuminated photographing apparatus according to any one of configurations 1 to 5, wherein the imaging apparatus includes a recording device.

  If you can record as well as shoot an image, you can use it more effectively for crime prevention.

<Configuration 7>
The illuminated photographing apparatus according to any one of Configurations 1 to 6, wherein the imaging apparatus includes a clock for including a photographing time in the image or the image file name.

  The shooting time can be recorded together with the shooting of the image, which can be used more effectively for crime prevention.

<Configuration 8>
The illuminated photographing apparatus according to any one of Structures 1 to 7, further comprising a data output interface for outputting an image stored in the storage device to the outside.

  The data output interface is, for example, a USB interface or a wireless LAN interface. Image data can be extracted and processed by a computer or the like.

<Configuration 9>
9. The illuminated photographing apparatus according to any one of Structures 1 to 8, wherein the illumination apparatus includes a visible light lamp disposed at a center thereof and a plurality of infrared light lamps disposed in a ring shape around the visible light lamp.

  Since the central portion can be irradiated with a visible light beam and the peripheral portion can be irradiated with an infrared light beam, the object in the central portion can be photographed in color.

<Configuration 10>
In the illuminating photographing apparatus according to any one of Structures 1 to 9, the light exit port of the illumination device is surrounded by an elastic hood, and when the case is placed on an arbitrary plane, a part of the elastic hood supports the case. The illuminated photographing apparatus, wherein the light exit port does not touch the plane.

  When placed on a table, floor, etc., the lens etc. of the light exit will not be damaged.

<Configuration 11>
In the illuminated photographing apparatus according to any one of Structures 1 to 9, when the light exit opening at one end of the case is surrounded by an elastic hood, an elastic sleeve is fixed to the opposite end, and the case is placed on an arbitrary plane An illuminated photographing apparatus, wherein a part of the elastic hood and a part of the elastic sleeve support the case, and the case does not touch the plane.

When placed on a table or floor, the case is not damaged and has a cushioning effect.
<Configuration 12>
12. The illuminated photographing apparatus according to any one of Structures 1 to 11, wherein the photographing unit is housed in an independent protective case and includes an attachment / detachment device.

  When the photographing unit is housed in an independent protective case, it is possible to remove the detachable device and attach it to another flashlight.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail for each example.

1A and 1B show a photographing apparatus with illumination according to a first embodiment, in which FIG. 1A is a side view of the whole, FIG. 1B is a front view seen from the illumination apparatus side, and FIG.
As shown to (a) of a figure, the imaging device 10 with illumination is accommodated in the portable case 11. FIG. A protective elastic hood 22 and an elastic sleeve 24 are provided at both ends, and an operation switch panel 20 is provided near the center. As shown in (b) of the figure, an illuminating device 12 and an imaging device 14 are arranged in a front portion of the illuminating photographing device 10. The illumination device 12 includes a visible light lamp 16 that outputs a visible light beam and an infrared light lamp 18 that outputs an infrared light beam. As shown in (c) of the figure, the visible light lamp 16 is disposed at the center of the cone-shaped reflecting mirror 17, and a large number of infrared light lamps 18 are disposed around it. An image captured by the imaging device 14 is stored in the storage device 15.

FIG. 2 is an internal circuit block diagram of the illuminating photographing apparatus.
As illustrated, the imaging device 14 is connected to the storage device 15 via the slot 40. The storage device 15 can be attached and detached, and an image taken by the imaging device 14 can be taken into another computer or the like. In addition, an input / output interface 42 is connected to the imaging device 14 and is directly connected to an external computer or the like to transfer an image or the like. The input / output interface 42 is, for example, a USB interface. The clock 44 is for including the shooting time in the image or image file name taken by the imaging device 14.

  The method of including the photographing time is a method widely used in digital cameras and the like, and is useful for recording the photographing time of evidence photographs. Therefore, it can be effectively used for crime prevention. The microphone 46 picks up the sound at the shooting site and records it with the recording device 48. It can be used not only for taking pictures but also for recording, so it can be used more effectively for crime prevention. The imaging device 14, the clock 44, and the recording device 48 are driven by the battery 35. The photographing switch 52 controls on / off of these simultaneously. The visible light lamp 16 and the infrared light lamp 18 are also supplied with power from the battery 35. The illumination switch 50 controls on / off of the visible light lamp 16 and the infrared light lamp 18 simultaneously. The illumination switch 50 and the photographing switch 52 are incorporated in the switch panel 20 of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of beams of the illumination device.
(A) of the figure is the figure which looked at the beam of the illuminating device from the side, and (b) shows the state which illuminated the suspicious person with the imaging device 10 with illumination, for example. The visible light lamp 16 emits a visible light beam 26. The infrared light lamp 18 emits an infrared light beam 28 so as to surround the outer periphery thereof. The central portion is irradiated with a visible light beam 26 and the peripheral portion is irradiated with an infrared light beam 28. A suspicious person is irradiated with a visible light beam 26, and a desk, a safe, or the like disposed around the suspicious person is irradiated with an infrared light beam 28. The imaging device 14 (FIG. 3) acquires a color image in the area illuminated by the visible light beam 26 and acquires a black and white image in the area illuminated by the infrared light beam 28. Therefore, it is possible to illuminate a suspicious person and to capture a clear color image. Moreover, the surrounding area can be taken sufficiently wide. Further, since the irradiation area is narrow, large power is not consumed.

  The portable case 11 (FIG. 1) is preferably constituted by a dustproof case or a waterproof case. Now, it can be used both indoors and outdoors, and has an optimal structure for security and searching. The switch panel 20 (FIG. 1) includes an illumination switch 50 and a photographing switch 52 (FIG. 2), and the illumination device 12 and the imaging device 14 are individually turned on and off. This is because the imaging device 14 need only be driven when necessary. However, if all the security and search results are to be recorded, it is preferable to provide a switch for turning on and off the illumination device 12 and the imaging device 14 at the same time.

4A and 4B are more specific explanatory views of the photographing apparatus with illumination. FIG. 4A is a side view, and FIG. 4B is a partial longitudinal sectional view thereof.
This illuminated photographing apparatus is provided with a shoulder band 54. This makes it possible to illuminate and photograph the object in a hands-free manner. It is also easy to carry. Furthermore, the elastic hood 22 and the elastic sleeve 24 provided at both ends of the portable case 11 are both made of an elastic body such as rubber. As shown in (b) of the figure, the light exit port 36 of the lighting device is surrounded by the elastic hood 22. Therefore, as shown in the figure, when the illuminating photographing apparatus 10 is placed on an arbitrary plane with the light exit port 36 facing down, a part of the elastic hood 22 supports the case, and the light exit port 36 touches the plane. Absent. Therefore, the lens of the light exit port 36 is not damaged.

  An elastic hood 22 and an elastic sleeve 24 are fixed to both ends of the portable case 11. In this state, when the illuminated photographing apparatus 10 is placed on an arbitrary plane, a part of the elastic hood 22 and a part of the elastic sleeve 24 support the illuminated photographing apparatus 10 as shown in FIG. However, the carrying case 11 does not touch the plane. Therefore, there is a cushion effect without damaging the portable case 11.

FIG. 5 is a modified example of the illuminated photographing device, in which (a) is a baton and (b) is a side view of the searching device.
As shown to (a) of a figure, it can be set as the thing of a baton structure as a flashlight carried in the case of a police officer's crime prevention or security. The head device 61 accommodates the above-described illumination device, imaging device, and the like. The portable case 6 is, for example, a pipe such as duralumin and constitutes a baton 60 together with the grip 62. The tail part 63 is a cushioning material for protection. A switch 64 is attached to the grip 62 to turn on / off the illumination device and the imaging device. When used for crime prevention and security, it is possible to reliably take evidence photographs.

  The search device 70 in FIG. 5B stores the above-described illumination device, imaging device, and the like in the head 61. The head 61 is connected to the main body 73 via a flexible pipe 72. A switch 74 is attached to the main body 73 to control on / off of the illumination device and the imaging device. The battery may be housed in the main body 73. In this way, an illumination device, an imaging device, or the like is attached to the end of a long stick or thin stick, so that it can be widely used for investigation, inspection, search, and the like of places where direct viewing is difficult.

  According to the above photographing apparatus with illumination, when a highly sensitive imaging apparatus is used, a clear color photograph can be taken even with the brightness of a flashlight. In addition, since shooting is performed while irradiating the target with a flashlight, the target can be accurately captured, and a shooting mistake can be prevented. Moreover, since the main part is color-photographed and the circumference | surroundings are image | photographed with infrared rays, it is easy to grasp | ascertain the surrounding condition. Even if this image is a black and white image, it is not a major part, so there is no major problem. Electric power can be saved more than the whole can be irradiated with visible light.

  Note that the above-described illuminated photographing device may or may not have a recording device. In addition, the imaging device may be capable of shooting a moving image or a still image. The storage device may be a removable device such as a card or a hard disk. The input / output interface may be a cable or may be configured to communicate using radio waves. The above apparatus can also be used as a drive recorder. For example, it can be used to search for a part such as a sewer pipe or the back of a ceiling as an investigation or search for a place where it is difficult to reach the eyes. Since the resolution can be sufficiently higher than that of a video camera, it is suitable for photographing, for example, fine cracks and scratches in a sewer pipe. In addition, it is good to have a buzzer for crime prevention and security. The battery may be a rechargeable battery or a dry battery.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the photographing apparatus with illumination according to the fourth embodiment.
As shown to (a) of a figure, the apparatus of this Example is accommodated in the protective case 80 with which the imaging | photography part was independent. A switch 82 is attached to the upper surface of the protective case 80. Moreover, the lens part 83 is attached to the side surface so as to face the illumination direction. For example, a detachable device such as a band 84 is attached to the protective case 80. The protective case 80 and the portable case 11 are bound and integrated by the band 84. (B) of the figure is a view seen from the lens unit 83 side, and (c) of the figure is a block diagram of the internal circuit. Inside the protective case 80, the set of photographing functions described in the above embodiment is built in together with the battery 35. Since it does not change the function of the part which attached | subjected the same code | symbol as said Example, the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to remove the photographing unit and attach it to another flashlight using the band 84. The attachment / detachment device may employ bolts, magnets, or any other configuration other than the band.

1 shows an illumination-equipped photographing apparatus according to a first embodiment, where (a) is an overall side view, (b) is a front view as seen from the illumination apparatus side, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the main part. It is an internal circuit block diagram of the imaging device with illumination. It is explanatory drawing of the beam of an illuminating device. It is a more specific explanatory view of the illuminating photographing apparatus, (a) is a side view, (b) is a partial longitudinal sectional view. It is a modification of an imaging device with illumination, (a) is a baton, (b) is a side view of a search device. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a photographing apparatus with illumination according to a fourth embodiment, in which (a) is a side view of the whole, (b) is a front view as seen from the illumination apparatus side, and (c) is an internal circuit block diagram.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Shooting device 11 with illumination Portable case 12 Illumination device 14 Imaging device 15 Storage device 16 Visible light lamp 18 Infrared light lamp 20 Switch panel 22 Elastic hood 24 Elastic sleeve 26 Visible light beam 28 Infrared light beam 30 By visible light beam Illuminated area 32 Illuminated area by infrared light beam 35 Battery 36 Light exit 40 Slot 41 Storage device 42 Input / output interface 44 Clock 48 Recording device 50 Illumination switch 52 Shooting switch

Claims (12)

A carrying case,
A lighting device;
An imaging device for photographing an area illuminated by the beam of the illumination device;
A storage device for storing images taken by the imaging device,
The illumination device includes a visible light lamp that outputs a visible light beam and an infrared light lamp that outputs an infrared light beam,
The illuminated imaging device, wherein the imaging device acquires a color image in an area illuminated by the visible light beam and acquires a black and white image in an area illuminated by an infrared light beam. The illumination device according to claim 1,
The illuminated photographing apparatus, wherein the case is a dustproof case. The illumination device according to claim 1,
The illuminated photographing apparatus, wherein the case is a waterproof case. In the imaging device with illumination of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The illuminated photographing device, wherein the case is provided with a switch for turning on and off the illumination device and the imaging device individually or simultaneously. In the photography device with illumination according to claim 1 thru / or 4,
An illuminated photographing apparatus, wherein a shoulder band is attached to the case. The illumination imaging device according to claim 1, wherein:
An imaging device with illumination, wherein the imaging device includes a recording device. The illuminating photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The imaging apparatus includes a clock for including a shooting time in the image or image file name. In the imaging device with illumination of Claims 1 thru | or 7,
An illuminated photographing apparatus comprising a data output interface for outputting an image stored in a storage device to the outside. In the imaging device with illumination of Claims 1 thru | or 8,
The illuminating device is a photographic device with illumination, characterized in that a visible light lamp is arranged at the center and a plurality of infrared light lamps are arranged in a ring around the illuminating device. In the imaging device with illumination according to claim 1 thru / or 9,
The light exit port of the lighting device is surrounded by an elastic hood, and when the case is placed on an arbitrary plane, a part of the elastic hood supports the case, and the light exit port does not touch the plane. Illuminated photographing device. In the imaging device with illumination according to claim 1 thru / or 9,
The light exit opening at one end of the case is surrounded by an elastic hood, and an elastic sleeve is fixed to the opposite end. When the case is placed on an arbitrary plane, a part of the elastic hood and one of the elastic sleeves An illuminated photographing apparatus, wherein a portion supports the case, and the case does not touch the flat surface. In the imaging device with illumination of Claims 1 thru | or 11,
An illuminated photographing apparatus, wherein the photographing unit is housed in an independent protective case and includes an attachment / detachment device.

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