JPH03109890A - Still picture video telephone set - Google Patents
Still picture video telephone setInfo
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Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
〔産業上の利用分野〕
本発明は、カメラ部分を分離した静止画テレビ電話装置
に関する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a still image videophone device with a separate camera portion.
従来の静止画テレビ電話装置は、第4図に示すように静
止画テレビ電話機内にモニタ、カメラ、制御、モデム及
びメモリが一体化されていた。A conventional still picture video telephone device has a monitor, a camera, a control, a modem and a memory integrated into the still picture telephone device as shown in FIG.
上記従来技術においては、電話口でしか画像の受は渡し
ができず、他の場所の画像や送りたい画像を選択して送
れず、機能的に十分てなく、機動性にも欠ける点があっ
た。In the above-mentioned conventional technology, images can only be received and transferred over the phone, and images taken at other locations or images to be sent cannot be selected and sent, and are not functionally sufficient and lack mobility. Ta.
本発明は、静止画テレビ電話装置のカメラ部分を分離・
独立させ、カメラ部分内に画像メモリを設けることによ
り、任意に必要な画像を記憶して送信することができる
静止画テレビ電話装置を提供することを1」的とする。The present invention separates and separates the camera part of a still image videophone device.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a still image video telephone device that can store and transmit any necessary images by providing an independent image memory in the camera part.
上記+1的は、静止画テレビ電話装置のモニタ部とカメ
ラ部とを着脱自在とし、画像メモリを設けたカメラ部を
着脱自在、かつ可搬性とすることにより達成される。The above-mentioned +1 can be achieved by making the monitor section and camera section of the still image video telephone device detachable, and by making the camera section provided with an image memory detachable and portable.
メモリを内蔵する着脱自在のカメラからの画像信号をテ
レビ電話に入力することによって、必要な画像を電話回
線を通して送受信することができる。By inputting an image signal from a removable camera with built-in memory into a videophone, necessary images can be transmitted and received through a telephone line.
これによって、テレビ電話の利用度を向上させることが
できる。This makes it possible to improve the usage of videophones.
以下、本発明の実施例を図面を用いて説明する。 Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
第1図は本発明による静止画テレビ電話装置の一実施例
を示す構成図であって、同図(a)に示したように、メ
モリを内蔵するカメラ部分Bは、同図(b)に示したよ
うに、テレビ電話部分Aに一対の案内固定手段Cを介し
て着脱自在及び一対の回路コネクタ手段りにより回路接
続がなされる。FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a still image videophone device according to the present invention, and as shown in FIG. As shown, a circuit connection is made to the videophone portion A via a pair of guiding and fixing means C, which are removable, and a pair of circuit connector means.
カメラ部分Bの分離時はカメラ部分Bに内蔵されている
バッテリで動作がなされ、必要な映像情報をメモリに記
憶する。When the camera part B is separated, it is operated by a battery built in the camera part B, and necessary video information is stored in the memory.
・3
第2図は第1図のカメラ部分Bの電気的構成を示す回路
のブロック図であって、レンズ1から入力された光情報
は撮像素子2により光電変換され、映像プロセス回路3
により増幅、クランプ、AGC1γ補正等の処理が行わ
れ、正規のNTSC信号等となり、A、 / D変換回
路4を通してデジタル情報に変換されてメモリ回路5に
記憶される。・3 FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a circuit showing the electrical configuration of the camera section B in FIG.
Processing such as amplification, clamping, and AGC1γ correction is performed on the signal, resulting in a regular NTSC signal, etc., which is converted into digital information through the A/D conversion circuit 4 and stored in the memory circuit 5.
この情報は、カメラ部分Bがテレビ電に1部分Aに装着
されることにより、D/A変換回路6を通して送信又は
モニタに表示される。This information is transmitted through the D/A conversion circuit 6 or displayed on the monitor by attaching the camera part B to the part A of the television station.
なお、7は同期信号発生回路、8は電源回路である。Note that 7 is a synchronizing signal generation circuit, and 8 is a power supply circuit.
このカメラ部分Bは必要とする映像情報をシャッタ等の
1〜リガ一機能E(第1図)によりメモリ回路5内に取
り込む。This camera section B takes in necessary video information into the memory circuit 5 through shutter functions 1 to 1 (FIG. 1).
撮像素子2として固体撮像素子、メモリ回路5としてC
MO8等の低消費電力の素子を利用することにより数百
回のシャッタ回数を内蔵バッテリでまかなうことができ
、且つバックアップ時間の長時間化が図られる。A solid-state image sensor is used as the image sensor 2, and C is used as the memory circuit 5.
By using a low power consumption element such as MO8, the built-in battery can cover hundreds of shutter operations, and the backup time can be extended.
第3図は本発明による静止画テレビ電話装置の送受信系
統を示す構成図である。FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a transmission/reception system of the still picture video telephone device according to the present invention.
テレビ電話部分9aは、モニタテレビジョン11a、モ
ニタ用回路12a、電話送受信装置13a、電話及び静
止画切換装置14a、電源回路15aを備えている。The video telephone section 9a includes a monitor television 11a, a monitor circuit 12a, a telephone transmitting/receiving device 13a, a telephone and still image switching device 14a, and a power supply circuit 15a.
カメラ部分10aは、レンズ及び撮像装置16a、複数
個の半導体メモリを含むカメラ用回路17a、シャッタ
用スイッチ18a、電源回路19a、内蔵電源(バッテ
リ)20a、内蔵電源及び外部電源切換装置21aを備
えている。The camera portion 10a includes a lens and imaging device 16a, a camera circuit 17a including a plurality of semiconductor memories, a shutter switch 18a, a power supply circuit 19a, a built-in power supply (battery) 20a, and a built-in power supply and external power supply switching device 21a. There is.
テレビ電話部分9aは、電話機22aとコネクタ23a
、23a’で接続可能であり、外部のアナログ電話回線
とコネクタ24aで接続可能となされている。The videophone portion 9a includes a telephone 22a and a connector 23a.
, 23a', and can be connected to an external analog telephone line through a connector 24a.
また、カメラ部分10aとはコネクタ25a。Further, the camera portion 10a is a connector 25a.
25a’ 、26a、26a’ とで接続可能で、さら
にコネクタ27a、27a’で家庭用交流電源31aか
ら電源プラグ30aを介してACアダプタ29aで整流
された電力を供給することができる。25a', 26a, and 26a', and furthermore, the connectors 27a and 27a' can supply power rectified by the AC adapter 29a from the household AC power supply 31a via the power plug 30a.
外部アナログ電話回線を介して、テレビ電話部分9b、
カメラ部分10b及び電話機22bからなる、もう一つ
の静止画テレビ電話装置が接続され、音声及び静止画が
送受信される。ここで、各符号の数字は対応するもので
添字すはaに対応しており、同じ機能を有する。Via an external analog telephone line, the videophone part 9b,
Another still image videophone device consisting of a camera portion 10b and a telephone set 22b is connected, and audio and still images are transmitted and received. Here, the numerals of each code correspond to each other, and the subscript "a" corresponds to "a", and has the same function.
次に、第3図の動作を説明する。Next, the operation shown in FIG. 3 will be explained.
カメラ部分10aを単体で持ち運び、適当な被写体にレ
ンズ及び撮像装置16aを向けて、シャッタ用スイッチ
18aを押すと、内蔵電源20aから切換装置21a、
電源回路19aを介して原動されるカメラ用回路17a
に静止画が記録される。When you carry the camera part 10a alone, point the lens and imaging device 16a at a suitable subject, and press the shutter switch 18a, the switching device 21a,
Camera circuit 17a powered via power supply circuit 19a
A still image is recorded.
次に、このカメラ部分10aをコネクタ25a。Next, this camera portion 10a is connected to the connector 25a.
25a’ 、26a、26a’ を介してテレビ電話部
分9aに接続する。この時、切換装置21aは自動的に
外部電源供給側に切り換わる。It is connected to the videophone section 9a via 25a', 26a, 26a'. At this time, the switching device 21a automatically switches to the external power supply side.
この状態で、送信者は、電源回路15aで邸動されるモ
ニタ用回路]−28に得られるカメラ用回路17aから
の静止画情報をモニタテレビジョン11aによって確認
しながら切換装置1.4− aを静止画側に切り換え、
コネクタ24aから静止画情報を外部アナログ電話回線
に送出することかできる。切換装置14. aを電話機
側に切り換えることにより通話できることは言うまでも
ない。In this state, the sender switches the switching device 1.4-a while checking the still image information from the camera circuit 17a obtained on the monitor circuit 1-28 operated by the power supply circuit 15a on the monitor television 11a. Switch to the still image side,
Still image information can be sent to an external analog telephone line from the connector 24a. Switching device 14. Needless to say, it is possible to talk by switching a to the telephone side.
送出された静止画はテレビ電話部分9bによって受信さ
れモニタllbで再現され、受信者によって確J忍され
る。The transmitted still image is received by the video telephone section 9b, reproduced on the monitor llb, and confirmed by the receiver.
以上の動作により、静止画が相互に送受信できることは
明らかである。It is clear that still images can be mutually transmitted and received through the above operations.
以上説明したように、本発明によれば、家庭内のしかも
電話口にだけとどまっていた映像情報をもっと拡大でき
、テレビ電話の自由度の増大につながる。例えは、子供
や孫、愛玩動物の遊んでいる様子や、鑑賞用植物の成長
の様子、屋外の天候なども、はとんどリアルタイムに近
い状況で送信できて実用性が大きい。このメリッ1−は
業務用、・7
報道用にも利用可能であり、上記従来技術の問題点を除
いて、優れた機能の静止画テレビ電話装置を提供するこ
とができる。As explained above, according to the present invention, it is possible to further expand the video information that has been limited to the telephone at home, leading to an increase in the degree of freedom of videophone calls. For example, it is very practical because it can transmit information about children, grandchildren, and pets playing, how ornamental plants are growing, and the weather outside in almost real time. This merit 1-7 can also be used for business use and news reporting, and it is possible to provide a still image video telephone device with excellent functions, except for the problems of the above-mentioned conventional technology.
第1図は本発明による静止画テレビ電話装置の一実施例
を示す構成図、第2図は第1図のカメラ部分Bの電気的
構成を示す回路のブロック図、第3図は本発明による静
止画テレビ電δ舌装置の送受信系統を示す構成図、第4
図は従来の静止画テレビ電話装置を示す図である。
A・テレビ電話部分。
B・・カメラ部分。
C・・・一対の案内固定手段。
D・・一対の回路コネクタ手段。
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11件との関係FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a still image videophone device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a circuit showing the electrical configuration of camera portion B in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4th block diagram showing the transmission/reception system of the still image television broadcasting device δ tongue device;
The figure shows a conventional still image videophone device. A. Video phone part. B...Camera part. C... A pair of guide fixing means. D... A pair of circuit connector means. Figure + [Kyo Kyo, speaking analogue] Procedural amendment (voluntary) Relationship with the 11 amendments
Claims (1)
ビ電話装置において、カメラ部分はレンズ、撮像装置、
内蔵電源及びメモリ回路を備え、テレビ電話部分はモニ
タテレビジョン及び電話・静止画送受信切換装置を備え
、前記カメラ部分と前記テレビ電話部分とには一対の案
内固定手段と一対の回路コネクタ手段とが設けられ、前
記カメラ部分と前記テレビ電話部分とを着脱自在に構成
したことを特徴とする静止画テレビ電話装置。 2、請求項1記載の静止画テレビ電話装置において、前
記カメラ部分はMOS又はCCD固体撮像素子、CCD
メモリ回路及びシャッタを含む映像取り込み機能を備え
た静止画テレビ電話装置。[Claims] 1. In a still image videophone device consisting of a camera portion and a videophone portion, the camera portion includes a lens, an imaging device,
It has a built-in power supply and a memory circuit, the videophone part is equipped with a monitor television and a telephone/still image transmission/reception switching device, and the camera part and the videophone part have a pair of guide fixing means and a pair of circuit connector means. 1. A still picture videophone device, characterized in that the camera portion and the videophone portion are configured to be detachable. 2. In the still image videophone device according to claim 1, the camera portion includes a MOS or CCD solid-state image sensor, a CCD
A still image videophone device equipped with a video capture function including a memory circuit and a shutter.
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