JPH044691A - Picture communication equipment for video telephone set - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To release hands of the operator from engaging with paper or a camera except holding a pen by providing a holding means holding a pickup object for displaying picture information such as a character and a picture so as to be opposite to a camera thereby picking up the picture information by means of the camera and providing a transmission processing means sending the picture information to a communication opposite party. CONSTITUTION:A panel 21 is fixed to a panel base 22, a seating connection slot 29 and a main body connection slot 30 are fitted, a seating 23 is fixed to a MODEM main body 9 and picture information such as a character is written by a water-color pen 8, then since a camera 1 is able to pick up an object from a rear side of the panel 21, an erected image of the character is displayed on a display device 2. When the picture information is written in the main, a request signal of panel transmission is sent to the MODEM main body 9 through a transmission cable 26 by depressing a panel transmission button 25 by the operator, and the picture picked up by the camera 1 is subjected to contrast emphasis by a contrast emphasize device 31 and the erected image of the character or the picture is sent to a communication opposite party via a mirror image transmitter 32.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to an image communication device for a videophone that captures image information such as a single character or a picture using a camera.

[Conventional technology]

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a conventional image communication device for videophones disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-149663. In FIG. , (2) is a display which is an image display means, (3) is a send button to send an image, (4) is a button to be pressed when displaying the image being captured by the camera (1) on the display (2), (5) is a partner button that is pressed to display an image sent from the communication partner on the display (2).

(6) is a mirror image selection button that is pressed to select and display the image displayed on display (2) as either a mirror image or an upright image, and (7) displays image information such as text and pictures. (8) is a relatively thick pen, (9) is the modem body of the videophone image communication device, (10) is the camera that electrically connects the camera (1) and the modem body (9). It's a cable.

Next, the operation will be explained. Pictures and letters drawn with a pen (8) on paper (7) are imaged with a camera (1). The captured image is then captured via the camera cable (10).

When the self-portrait is input to the modem body (9) and the self-portrait is selected by pressing the self-portrait button (4), the display (2)
The image is displayed. Further, when the other party button (5) is pressed, an image received from one communication partner is displayed. The image displayed on the display (2) can be changed by pressing the mirror image selection button (6).

Toggle toggle between mirror image and erect image. Camera (1)
When you press the send button (3), the image taken and input into the modem body (9) is sent to the communication partner (9).

Sent as an erect statue.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) Conventional image communication devices for videophones are configured as described above, so in order to input image information written on paper, panels, etc., it is necessary to use paper, panels, and even a pen. The problem was that the operator's hands were often occupied, making it inconvenient to use, as the operator had to hold the camera, remove the camera from the modem, or prepare a separate camera.

This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and frees the operator's hands from holding paper or a camera, except when holding a pen.

An object of the present invention is to obtain an image communication device for a video telephone that is easy to use.

[Means to solve the problem]

An image communication device for videophone according to a first invention.

a camera; holding means for holding the imaging target displaying image information such as text and pictures so as to face the camera so that the image information can be captured by the camera;
The apparatus includes a transmission processing means for transmitting the image information to a communication partner.

An image communication device for videophone according to a second invention.

a camera, a display board capable of capturing image information such as characters and pictures displayed on one side with the camera from the back side; the display board facing the camera so that the image information can be captured with the camera; A device comprising: a holding means for holding the image as shown in FIG. It is.

[Effect]

In the videophone image communication device according to the first and second inventions, when capturing and transmitting image information such as a single character, by capturing an image of what is displayed on the imaging target (or display board) held by the holding means. .

The operator's hand on the side not holding the pen is freed, and by holding the imaged object (or display board), the time required for operations such as adjusting the angle of view and focus is shortened, improving usability. Furthermore, in the case of the second invention, since the camera captures images from the back side of the side on which image information is written on the display board, it is possible to have the camera capture images with the written side of the display board facing the operator. .

[Example of practical examples]

A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an image communication device for a videophone according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Reference numerals (1) to (6>, (81) and (9) are the same as or corresponding to those shown in FIG. 3, and the explanation thereof will be omitted as appropriate. (21) is semi-transparent.

7 Panels as display boards made of non-water-absorbing materials,
(22) is a panel fixing stand for fixing the panel (21).

(23) is a pedestal that supports the panel fixing base (22), (2
4) is a hinge that adjusts the angle between the panel fixing base (22) and the pedestal (23), (25) is a panel transmission button as a transmission processing means for transmitting the characters on the panel, (26)
) is panel transmission; transmission cable that transmits the button (25) signal.

(27) is a panel transmission display that is displayed only during panel transmission, and (8) is a pen, especially a water-based pen.

(28) is a sponge for erasing image information such as letters and pictures written with a water-based pen (8); (29) is a panel (21);
), (30) is a main body connection groove that connects with the base connection groove, (31) is a contrast enhancement device as a transmission processing means, and (32) is a mirror image as an inversion processing means. It is a transmitting device. In addition, the panel fixing base (22), the pedestal (23), the pedestal connection groove (29),
The main body connection groove (30) constitutes a holding means for holding the panel (21).

Next, the operation will be explained. Normally, when the camera (1) captures an image of the operator's face, the display (2) displays a mirror image. Here, attach the panel (21) to the panel stand (
22) and connect the 1 pedestal connection groove (29) and the main body connection groove (3).
0) and fix the pedestal (23) to the modem body (9), and write image information such as text with a water-based pen (8), the camera (1) will take an image from the back side of the panel (21). Therefore, an erect image of the character is displayed on the display (2). Since the panel (21) is made of a non-water-absorbing material, letters written with a water-based pen (8) can be erased with a sponge (28). Once the image information has been written, the operator presses the panel transmission button (25), and a panel transmission request signal is sent to the modem body (9) via the transmission cable (26), and then sent to the camera (1). ), the contrast of the image is enhanced by a contrast enhancement device (31).

Nine characters and erect images as pictures are transmitted to nine communication partners via a mirror image transmitter (32). Also, hinged (24)
By adjusting the angle, it is possible to immediately remove the panel (21) from the field of view of the camera (1). The translucent panel (21) has variable transparency.

It is possible to create special effects such as the foggy effect and portrait effect by capturing only one character so that the face is not included, superimposing another subject, or making the transparency uneven. .

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an image communication device for a videophone according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and in FIG.
Codes (1) to (6), (8), (9).

(23), (24), and (26) to (31) indicate the same or equivalent parts as shown in FIG. 1, and the explanation will be omitted as appropriate. (33) is made of a non-water-absorbing material.

A rotating panel as an imaging target, (34) a panel stand that fixes the rotating panel (33) and also has the function of rotating the panel (33) once in response to an instruction from the panel rotation/send button described later; (35) is the rotating panel (3
The rotating shaft (36) is provided at the bottom of the panel stand (34) and is connected to the panel stand (34), which rotates the rotating panel (33).
Panel rotation and transmission processing means for transmitting image information
This is the send button. In addition, 1 pedestal (23), pedestal connection groove (
29) 9 main body connection! (30) The panel stand (34) constitutes a holding means for holding the nine-turn panel (33).

Next, the operation will be explained. The rotating panel (33) is fixed to the panel stand (34) via the rotating shaft (35), and the nine pedestal connecting grooves (29) and the main body connecting groove (30) are joined to form one pedestal (
23) to the modem body (9), and write text and other image information on the rotating panel (33) with a water-based pen (8). Since the rotating panel (33) is made of a non-water-absorbing material, image information written with a water-based pen (8) can be erased with a sponge (28), making it easy to rewrite image information.

When the operator has finished writing all the image information, the operator presses the panel rotation/send button (36).

Turn half a turn around the rotating panel (33) or rotating shaft (35).

The side on which image information is written faces the camera (1), and a request signal from the panel is sent to the modem body (9) via the transmission cable (26), and the self-portrait information captured by the camera (1) is , the contrast is enhanced by a contrast enhancement device (31) and transmitted to the communication partner 9.

Further, by adjusting the angle of the hinge (24), it is possible to immediately remove the nine-turn panel (33) from the view of the camera (1).

As described above, the videophone image communication device according to each of the above embodiments is suitable for transmitting image information such as a single character or a picture, especially when transmitting it sequentially while writing during an actual call. Since it is one image information, you can use one hand to hold the panel (21) (or rotating panel (33)) and camera (1).
) there is no need to press it.

Except when holding the pen (8), the operator's hands are basically freed from operations related to imaging, improving usability. In addition, since the panel fixing stand (22) (or panel stand (34)) is connected and fixed to the modem body (9) via the pedestal (23), the camera (1) and the panel (21,
) (or rotating panel (33)) becomes constant,
Another advantage is that you do not have to adjust the focus every time you use it. Furthermore, it is provided on the panel send button (25) (or the panel rotation/send button (36)) or the panel fixing stand (22) (or the panel stand (34)).

When transmitting image information, the operator only has to reach the panel fixing stand (22) (or panel stand (34)) located in front of the modem main body (9), which provides good operability.

Furthermore, in the case of the first embodiment, since the camera (1) captures a mirror image of image information, the image information of an erect image is displayed on the display (2), which is the operator's monitor. This has the advantage that the operator can easily check the transmitted image information.

7 In each of the above embodiments, the panel send button (25) (
In order to transmit the signal from the panel rotation/send button (36) to the modem body (9), we used a wired method via a transmission cable (26), but it is also possible to use a wireless method using light, sound, magnetism, radio waves, etc. good.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the hinge (24) is attached to the lower side of the panel fixing base (22) (or the panel base (34)), but it may be attached at a different position such as the upper side or the side.
There may be more than one.

Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, one pedestal (23) and the modem body (
9) and the modem main body (9) by combining them with the pedestal connection groove (29) and the main body connection groove (30). The same effect can be obtained by taking measures such as "Don't do it."

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the videophone image communication device according to the present invention transmits image information displayed on the imaging target in the first invention and on a display board in the second invention, when transmitting image information displayed on the imaging target (or display board). The board is held by the holding means so that image information can be captured by a camera without having to hold the board by hand.

It was designed to be sent.

This eliminates the need to hold the object to be imaged (or the display board) and point it at the camera when capturing and transmitting single-image information, allowing the operator to use their hands more freely and improving usability. It's effective. This is particularly effective when adding or rewriting image information on the imaging target (or display board) using a pen or the like during actual transmission.

Furthermore, in the case of the image communication device for videophone according to the second invention, since the camera captures images from the back side of the side on which image information is written on the 1 display board, 9 the display board can be easily accessed from the operator's side without changing the direction of the display board. This has the advantage that image information can be added to or rewritten while the writing side of the display board is facing, that is, simultaneously with imaging and transmission.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an image communication device for a videophone according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an image communication device for a videophone according to a second embodiment of the invention, and FIG. The figure is a perspective view showing a conventional video telephone image communication device. In the figure, (1) is the camera, (21) is the panel, and (22) is the panel fixing stand. (23) is the pedestal, (25) is the panel send button,
(29) is the pedestal connection groove, (30) is the main body connection groove, (
31) is a contrast enhancement device, (32) is a mirror image transmitter, (33) is a rotating panel, (34) is a panel stand, (35) is a rotation axis, and (36) is a panel rotation/transmission button. In each figure, the same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A camera, a holding means for holding the imaging target facing the camera so that the imaging target displaying image information such as text and pictures can be captured by the camera; An image communication device for a videophone, characterized in that it includes a transmission processing means for transmitting data to a communication partner. (2) a camera, a display board capable of capturing image information such as characters and pictures displayed on one side from the back side with the camera;
Holding means for holding the display board so as to face the camera so that the image information can be captured by the camera; inputting the image information captured by the camera and inverting the image information; 1. An image communication device for a video telephone, comprising an inversion processing means for outputting an image signal, and a transmission processing means for transmitting the signal to a communication partner.