JPH089224A - Virtual video system for radio-controlled machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the virtual video system for radio-controlled machine by which a user can operate the ratio-controlled machine with full presence. CONSTITUTION:The virtual video system for radio-controlled machine consists of a radio-controlled machine 1, an image signal output device 11, and color liquid crystal monitor goggles 21. With respect to the output device 11, a picture taking-in part consisting of a CCD camera 13, a transmitter 15 which transmits the image signal obtained by this image taking-in part, and an antenna 16 for transmission are constituted into one body. The goggles 21 is provided with a receiver 22, which receives the image signal transmitted from the radio- controlled machine 1 through the image signal output device 11, and an antenna 23 for reception and projects the image signal received by the receiver 22 in goggles as a virtual image.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a virtual image system for a radio controlled machine, and more particularly to a virtual image system for a radio controlled machine which can provide a sense of reality when operating the radio controlled machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of radio controlled machines have been known which can wirelessly control a model of an airplane, a racing car, a helicopter, etc. using a control radio. This type of radio control radio transmitter is composed of an operation unit that the operator operates at hand, and a moving unit mounted on the radio control unit.In general, the operation unit includes an antenna for transmitting a control signal and a controller. , A transmitter for transmitting a control signal according to the movement of the controller; the moving unit includes a receiving antenna, a receiver for receiving the control signal, and a control signal received by the receiver. It also has a servomotor for controlling the radio-controlled machine accordingly.

On the other hand, like a ski goggle, it can be mounted on the face so that the image actually seen through the goggles and the virtual image projected on the liquid crystal display provided on the goggle surface can be seen at the same time. LCD monitor goggles have been developed in recent years. An example of such a color LCD monitor goggles is "Virtual Vision Sports 20" manufactured by Virtual Vision Corporation.
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[0004]

In the above-described conventional radio controlled machine, a human can control the radio controlled machine wirelessly by using the control radio, and the control radio can be enjoyed as such. The human's point of view is only to look at the radio controlled machine from the outside, and it is not possible to obtain the viewpoint from the radio controlled machine. Therefore, there is a problem that the player does not have a sense of realism even when operating a radio-controlled model. This problem is more pronounced in radio-controlled aircraft, where airplanes, racing cars, helicopters, etc. are active and thrilling. on the other hand,
The color liquid crystal monitor goggles described above are only used for displaying a television or video image by the conventional method, and there is a problem in that the feature cannot be fully utilized.

The object of the present invention is to solve the above problems,
By utilizing the features of the color LCD monitor goggles, it is intended to provide a virtual image system for a radio controlled machine that can control a radio controlled machine with a sense of realism.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a virtual image system for a radio controlled machine according to the first invention of the present application is a radio controlled machine; and a CC mounted on the radio controlled machine.
An image signal output device in which an image capturing unit including a D camera, a transmitter that transmits the image signal obtained by the image capturing unit, and an antenna for transmission are integrally formed; A receiver for receiving an image signal transmitted through the receiver, and an antenna for reception,
The liquid crystal monitor goggles capable of displaying the image signal received by the receiver as virtual images in the goggles;

Further, in a preferred embodiment of the virtual image system for a radio-controlled machine according to the first invention of the present application, the image signal output device has a microphone for capturing an audio signal and a transmitter for transmitting the captured audio signal. At the same time, the liquid crystal monitor goggles have a receiver for receiving the audio signal and an earphone for listening to the received audio signal.

Further, the virtual video system for radio controlled machines according to the second invention of the present application is (a) an antenna for transmitting and receiving, a controller, a transmitter for transmitting a control signal according to the movement of the controller, and an image signal. An operation unit having a receiver for receiving the signal, a liquid crystal monitor goggles capable of displaying the image signal received by the transceiver as a virtual image in the goggles, (b) a transmitting / receiving antenna, and a CCD camera, A transmitter for transmitting the image signal obtained by the CCD camera, a receiver for receiving the control signal, and a servo motor for controlling the radio control device according to the control signal received by the receiver are provided. And a moving part having the same.

Further, in a preferred embodiment of the virtual image system for radio controlled machines of the second invention of the present application, the moving unit comprises a microphone for taking in an audio signal and a transmitter for transmitting the audio signal taken in by the microphone. In addition, the operation unit includes a receiver for receiving the audio signal and an earphone for listening to the audio signal received by the receiver.

[0010]

In the above-mentioned first invention of the present application, the image signal from the image signal output device mounted on the radio control machine is changed to
Since it can be displayed as a virtual image with the LCD monitor goggles, if you operate the radio control machine with the LCD monitor goggles on your face, you can actually operate from the perspective of the radio control machine, It can enhance the feeling.

In a preferred embodiment of the first invention of the present application, an audio signal is transmitted from the image signal output device together with an image signal so that a virtual image can be viewed on the color liquid crystal monitor goggles and at the same time an ear attached to the goggles. Since the sound can be heard on the horn, a more realistic sensation can be obtained.

Further, in the above-mentioned second invention of the present application, the operation of the radio controlled machine from the normal controller is controlled, and at the same time, the image signal from the image signal output device mounted on the radio controlled machine is virtualized by the liquid crystal monitor goggles. It can be displayed as a video. Therefore, if the controller is operated with the liquid crystal monitor goggles attached to the face as in the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to actually operate the controller from the viewpoint of the radio controlled machine, and the sense of presence can be enhanced.

Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the second invention of the present application, an audio signal is transmitted together with an image signal from an image signal output device mounted on a radio-controlled machine, a virtual image is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor goggles, and an operation unit is displayed. Since the sound can be heard by the controller or the earphones attached to the goggles, a more realistic feeling can be obtained.

[0014]

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an example of a virtual image system for radio controlled machines according to the first invention of the present application. In the example shown in FIG. 1, 1 is a radio controlled machine, 11 is an image signal output device mounted on the radio controlled machine 1, and 21 is a color liquid crystal monitor goggles capable of displaying a virtual image in the monitor goggles.

The image signal output device 11 is a CCD equipped with a wide lens 12 as shown in an enlarged view in the circle of FIG.
An image capturing section including a camera 13 and a microphone 14,
It comprises a transmitter 15 for transmitting the image signal and the audio signal obtained by the image capturing section, and a rubber antenna 16 for transmission. Incidentally, these constituent elements are integrally provided by a rubber-rubber body 17. Of course, since the present invention can be achieved as long as the video signal is captured, the microphone 14 is not an indispensable configuration, but by capturing the audio signal with the microphone 14 as well, a more realistic feeling can be obtained. In addition, the material of the antenna 16 and the body 17 may be subjected to external force on these members.
It is preferably composed of an elastic material such as rubber or plastic. Further, as the lens of the CCD camera 13, a wide lens is used to widen the image visual field in this embodiment, but a normal lens may be used.

The color liquid crystal monitor goggles 21 include a receiver 22 for receiving an image signal and an audio signal transmitted from the image signal output device 11, and a rubber antenna 2 for receiving.
3 and 3 are provided. Then, while displaying the image signal received by the receiver 22 on the display in the goggles,
The audio signal can be heard from the earphone 24 provided in the goggles. As the color liquid crystal monitor goggles 21, a conventionally known one can be modified and used. For example, the above-mentioned "Virtual Vision Sports 200" by Virtual Vision can be preferably used.

According to the virtual image system for a radio-controlled machine of the second invention of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, an image captured by the CCD camera 13 mounted on the radio-controlled machine 1 is converted into a virtual image on the color liquid crystal monitor of the color liquid crystal monitor goggles 21 as a virtual image. Can be projected. Therefore, if the operator of the radio-controlled model 1 wears the color liquid crystal monitor goggles 21 on his / her face and operates the radio-controlled model 1, the radio-controlled model 1 can be operated while watching the image from the radio-controlled model 1 in real time.

It is needless to say that the respective configurations themselves of the CCD camera 13, the transmitter 15 and the receiver 22 are not important in the present invention, and conventionally known configurations can be used.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of a virtual image system for radio controlled machines according to the second invention of the present application. As shown in FIG. 2, the virtual image system for radio controlled machines of the second invention of the present application is roughly divided into an operation unit 31 and a moving unit 41.

The operation section 31 is provided with a controller 32 for controlling the operation of the radio controlled machine, an antenna 33 for transmission and reception provided in the controller 32; provided in the controller 32, and the controller 32 of the radio controlled machine is operated according to the operation of the controller 32. A transmitter that transmits a control signal for controlling the operation; a receiver that is also provided in the controller 32 and that receives an image signal captured by a CCD camera of the moving unit 41 described later and an audio signal captured by the microphone 46; It is composed of a color liquid crystal monitor goggles 34 for displaying an image signal received by this receiver in the goggles as a virtual image. The controller 32 is provided with an earphone 35 for listening to a voice signal. As in the first embodiment, the color liquid crystal monitor goggles 44 may be conventionally known ones. For example, the above-mentioned "Virtual Vision Sports 200" from Virtual Vision Co. may be preferably used. it can.

The moving section 41 includes a transmitting / receiving antenna 42;
A CCD camera 43; a transmitter for transmitting an image signal obtained by the CCD camera 43; a receiver for receiving a control signal emitted from a transmitter provided in the controller 42;
It is composed of a servo motor 44 for controlling the radio controlled machine according to the control signal received by the receiver. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the CCD camera 43
A microphone 46 is provided at the end so that a voice signal can be captured. Further, the transmitter / receiver 4 is configured by integrally forming a transmitter for image signal transmission, a receiver for control signal, and a transmitter for audio signal.
Make up 5. Reference numeral 47 is a battery.

According to the virtual image system for a radio controlled machine of the second aspect of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, each member constituting the above-mentioned moving section 41 is mounted on a radio controlled machine (not shown),
The video signal from the CCD camera 43 can be sent to the receiver of the controller 32 via the transmitter / receiver 45 and displayed as a virtual image on the color liquid crystal monitor of the color liquid crystal monitor goggles 34. Similarly, the voice signal collected by the microphone 46 can be heard through the earphone 35. Therefore, if the operator of the radio controlled machine wears the color liquid crystal monitor goggles 34 on his / her face and operates the radio controlled machine, he / she can operate the radio controlled machine while watching the image from the radio controlled machine in real time.

In the second embodiment described above, the control signal for the radio-controlled machine and the image signal and the audio signal are individually transmitted and received. However, the image signal and the audio signal are added to the control signal. It may be configured as follows.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an overhead horn type earphone is used. However, a type attached to the ear hook portion of the liquid crystal color monitor goggles, or a cord You may make it use the type. Furthermore, the goggles may have a structure in which the ear hooks are band-shaped so that they are stopped at the back of the head, and an inner earphone is provided inside thereof.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example of an airplane is shown as the radio control machine 1, but it goes without saying that any radio control machine can be used as long as it can be operated under the control of the radio system. However, the present invention can be more effectively applied to those airplanes, racing cars, helicopters, and the like that are capable of experiencing the thrill of maneuvering due to vigorous movement.

[0026]

As described in detail above, according to the virtual image system for a radio controlled machine of the present invention, an image signal, preferably an image signal and an audio signal, from an image signal output device mounted on the radio controlled machine, It can be displayed as a virtual image on the color LCD monitor goggles. Therefore, if the radio-controlled machine is operated with the color LCD monitor goggles attached to the face, the radio-controlled machine can actually be operated from the viewpoint of the radio-controlled machine, and the sense of presence can be enhanced. In addition, the characteristics of commercially available color LCD monitor goggles can be fully utilized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an example of a virtual image system for a radio-controlled machine according to a first invention of the present application.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of an example of a virtual image system for radio controlled machines according to a second invention of the present application.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Radio Control Device 11 Image Signal Output Device 13 CCD Camera 15 Transmitter 16 Antenna 21 Color LCD Monitor Goggles 22 Receiver 23 Antenna 24 Earphone 31 Control Panel 32 Controller 33 Antenna 34 Color LCD Monitor Goggles 35 Earphone 41 Moving Section 42 Antenna 43 CCD camera 44 Servo motor 45 Transceiver 46 Microphone 47 Battery

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A radio-controlled machine; an image-capturing section comprising a CCD camera mounted on the radio-controlled machine, a transmitter for transmitting an image signal obtained by the image-capturing section, and an antenna for transmission are integrally configured. An image signal output device; a receiver for receiving an image signal transmitted from the radio control device via the image signal output device, and an antenna for reception, and the image signal received by the receiver is a goggle. A virtual image system for radio-controlled machines, characterized by being configured with an LCD monitor goggle that can be displayed as a virtual image inside. 2. The image signal output device has a microphone for capturing an audio signal and a transmitter for transmitting the captured audio signal, and the liquid crystal monitor goggles have a receiver for receiving the audio signal and a received audio signal. The virtual image system for a radio-controlled machine according to claim 1, further comprising an earphone for listening to. 3. (a) A transmitting / receiving antenna, a controller, a transmitter for transmitting a control signal for controlling a radio controlled machine according to the movement of the controller, a receiver for receiving an image signal, and the transceiver. An operation unit having a liquid crystal monitor goggle capable of displaying the image signal received in step 1 as a virtual image in the goggle, (b) a transmitting / receiving antenna, a CCD camera, and this CC
A moving unit having a transmitter for transmitting an image signal obtained by the D camera, a receiver for receiving the control signal, and a servo motor for controlling the radio-controlled machine according to the control signal received by the receiver. And a virtual image system for radio-controlled machines. 4. The receiver, wherein the moving unit includes a microphone for receiving a voice signal and a transmitter for transmitting the voice signal captured by the microphone, and a receiver for receiving the voice signal by the operation unit, and the receiver. The virtual remote controller for a radio-controlled machine according to claim 1, further comprising an earphone for listening to the audio signal received in step 1.