JPH10224687A - Mount member of electronic camera to screen member of notebook personal computer, electronic camera and notebook personal computer - Google Patents

Mount member of electronic camera to screen member of notebook personal computer, electronic camera and notebook personal computer

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JPH10224687A
JPH10224687A JP9026378A JP2637897A JPH10224687A JP H10224687 A JPH10224687 A JP H10224687A JP 9026378 A JP9026378 A JP 9026378A JP 2637897 A JP2637897 A JP 2637897A JP H10224687 A JPH10224687 A JP H10224687A
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electronic camera
screen
notebook computer
operator
personal computer
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Inventor
Tadashi Saito
正 斉藤
Hideki Ogasawara
英記 小笠原
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Konica Minolta Inc
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simultaneously conduct photographing of an operator when the operator operates a note personal computer and to close completely a screen member. SOLUTION: The electronic camera 70 is fitted turnably to a screen member 81 of a notebook personal computer with a mount member 1 having a spherical slide part. The electronic camera 70 is adjusted so as to be directed to the operator 90 while the screen member 81 is open, and even when an angle with respect to the screen is made narrow, a margin is provided so as to prevent a front end from being in contact. Furthermore, the screen member 81 is completely closed while the electronic camera 70 is mounted without giving hindrance by the camera and its mount member and the electronic camera 70 is directed toward the operator 90 by turning the electronic camera 70 even after the screen member is closed.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、ノートパソコンの
画面部材への電子カメラの取付部材、電子カメラ及びノ
ートパソコンに関する発明である。
The present invention relates to a member for attaching an electronic camera to a screen member of a notebook personal computer, an electronic camera, and a notebook personal computer.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】近年、ノートパソコンと電子カメラとを
用いたテレビ電話が提案されている。これは、ノートパ
ソコンをネットワークに接続し、電子カメラで撮像した
操作者などの画像をノートパソコンに入力し、ネットワ
ークで互いにやりとりするものである。また、電子カメ
ラで撮像した画像をノートパソコンに入力し、ノートパ
ソコンで加工して出力することも広く行われている。こ
のような目的で、ノートパソコンと電子カメラとを接続
することが提案されている。
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a videophone using a notebook computer and an electronic camera has been proposed. In this method, a notebook personal computer is connected to a network, an image of an operator or the like captured by an electronic camera is input to the notebook personal computer, and exchanged with each other over the network. It is also widely used to input an image captured by an electronic camera to a notebook computer, process the image by the notebook computer, and output the processed image. It has been proposed to connect a notebook computer and an electronic camera for such a purpose.

【0003】これら従来の一般的な提案では、電子カメ
ラをノートパソコンを操作する操作者を撮像するのに適
切な位置に安定して置くことができず、ノートパソコン
の脇に置いて、斜め横顔しか撮像できなかったり、操作
を中断して電子カメラを手で持って操作者の顔を撮像し
たりするしかなかった。
In these conventional general proposals, an electronic camera cannot be stably placed at a position suitable for capturing an image of an operator who operates a notebook personal computer. It is only possible to take an image of the operator's face by interrupting the operation and holding the electronic camera with his hand.

【0004】そこで、電子カメラをノートパソコンの画
面部材に取り付ける取付部材が提案されている。そし
て、電子カメラをノートパソコンの画面部材に取り付け
ると、操作者が画面を見ながら操作している間でも電子
カメラで略正面の操作者の顔を撮像することができる。
Therefore, a mounting member for mounting an electronic camera on a screen member of a notebook computer has been proposed. When the electronic camera is attached to the screen member of the notebook computer, the electronic camera can capture an image of the operator's face almost in front while the operator is operating while looking at the screen.

【0005】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかし、提案されてい
る取付部材は、ノートパソコンの画面部材の画面側と裏
面側を挟むことにより取り付けるものであるので、ノー
トパソコンの画面部材を開いた状態でしか取り付けるこ
とができず、取付部材を取り外さずにそのままの状態で
画面部材を閉じると、電子カメラや取付部材が邪魔にな
って完全に閉じることができず、また、急いで閉じると
取付部材がノートパソコンの画面部材と本体との間に挟
まって障害を受けたり、また、単に挟んでいるだけなの
で、取付部材が外れて、電子カメラや取付部材が障害を
受けたりする。そして、ゆっくり不完全に画面部材を閉
じると、電子カメラがノートパソコンの操作者側に出っ
張った状態で置いておかれることになり、次に操作者が
ノートパソコンの前に着座したときに電子カメラを引っ
かけたり、ノートパソコンの本体の前面にスロットルが
あるときに媒体などの出し入れの邪魔になったり、ま
た、電子カメラの撮影方向と反対側の後部からコードが
延びているとき、コードが上方に大きく撓んで見苦しい
状態で置いておかれ、コードを引っかけたりなどのトラ
ブルが発生する。
However, the proposed mounting member is mounted by sandwiching the screen side and the back side of the screen member of the notebook computer, so that the screen member of the notebook computer is opened. If you close the screen member without removing the mounting member, the electronic camera and the mounting member will be in the way and can not be completely closed, and if you close it quickly, the mounting member will be An obstacle may be caught between the screen member of the notebook computer and the main body, or the electronic camera or the attachment member may be damaged because the attachment member is detached because it is merely sandwiched. If you slowly and incompletely close the screen, the electronic camera will be left in a state of protruding toward the operator of the laptop computer, and the next time the operator sits in front of the laptop computer, the electronic camera will be The cable, or if the throttle is on the front of the notebook computer body, it may obstruct the access of media, or if the cord extends from the rear of the electronic camera opposite to the shooting direction, the cord may If it is left in an unsightly state, it will be greatly bent, causing troubles such as hooking the cord.

【0006】また、従来の一般的な提案では、従来の技
術で問題となった問題以外にも、電子カメラをノートパ
ソコンとは別にするため、電子カメラの置く位置を一定
にできず、操作者がノートパソコンを操作している間に
電子カメラが必要になった場合に、操作者が直ぐに電子
カメラの所在が判らず、電子カメラを探し出す時間を予
想以上に取られ、本来、業務などの効率化のために購入
されたはずのノートパソコンで却って時間が取られると
いう問題が発生することが判った。
In addition, in the conventional general proposal, in addition to the problem which has been a problem in the conventional technology, the position of the electronic camera cannot be fixed because the electronic camera is separate from the notebook personal computer. If an operator needs an electronic camera while operating a laptop computer, the operator cannot immediately find the location of the electronic camera, and the time required to search for the electronic camera is taken longer than expected, which is essentially the efficiency of work It turned out that there was a problem that the laptop computer, which had been purchased due to the conversion, would take more time.

【0007】本発明の目的は、ノートパソコンの画面部
材へ電子カメラを取付部材を介して取り付けることによ
り、操作時にノートパソコンの操作者が撮影されること
とノートパソコンの操作を同時に行うことができ、か
つ、電子カメラや取付部材を取り外さずにそのままの状
態で、電子カメラや取付部材が障害を受けずに、画面部
材を完全に閉じることができ、かつ、ノートパソコンの
画面部材を閉じた後の様々なトラブルを防ぐことで、電
子カメラをノートパソコンに取り付ける際の様々なトラ
ブルを簡単な取り扱いで防げるようにすることである。
[0007] An object of the present invention is to attach an electronic camera to a screen member of a notebook personal computer via an attaching member so that the operator of the notebook personal computer can take a picture and operate the notebook personal computer at the same time during operation. The screen member can be completely closed without removing the electronic camera and the mounting member without removing the electronic camera and the mounting member, and after closing the screen member of the notebook computer. Therefore, various troubles when attaching an electronic camera to a notebook computer can be prevented with simple handling.

【0008】[0008]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明の目的は、特許請
求の範囲の各請求項に記載の発明を特定するために必要
な事項の全てにより達成される。以下、各請求項を説明
し、その後に共通する事項について説明する。なお、各
請求項の説明において、引用項の説明と重複する説明は
省略する。
The object of the present invention is attained by all the matters necessary for specifying the invention described in each claim. Hereinafter, each claim will be described, and thereafter, common matters will be described. In addition, in the description of each claim, the description overlapping with the description of the cited items will be omitted.

【0009】〔請求項1の説明〕『キーボードを有する
本体と、前記本体の一端部に一端部が開閉可能に取り付
けられた画面部材とを有するノートパソコンの前記画面
部材への電子カメラの取付部材において、前記ノートパ
ソコンの前記画面部材へ前記電子カメラを取り付けた場
合、前記画面部材を開いたとき、前記電子カメラの撮影
方向を前記ノートパソコンの操作者に向けることがで
き、前記画面部材を開いたときに前記電子カメラの撮影
方向を前記ノートパソコンの操作者に向けた状態のまま
で、前記画面部材を閉じることができ、前記画面部材を
閉じたときも、前記電子カメラの撮影方向を前記ノート
パソコンの操作者に向けることができることを特徴とす
る電子カメラの取付部材。』により、以下に示すような
作用、効果が得られる。
[Explanation of Claim 1] "Attaching member of an electronic camera to the screen member of a notebook personal computer having a main body having a keyboard and a screen member one end of which can be opened and closed at one end of the main body. In the above, when the electronic camera is attached to the screen member of the notebook computer, when the screen member is opened, the photographing direction of the electronic camera can be directed to an operator of the notebook computer, and the screen member is opened. The screen member can be closed with the shooting direction of the electronic camera facing the operator of the notebook computer when the electronic camera is closed, and the shooting direction of the electronic camera can be changed even when the screen member is closed. A mounting member for an electronic camera, which can be directed to an operator of a notebook computer. ], The following operations and effects can be obtained.

【0010】先ず、ノートパソコンの前記画面部材へ電
子カメラを取り付けるので、操作者が画面を見ながら操
作している間でも電子カメラで略正面の操作者の顔を撮
像することができ、また、電子カメラを別にした場合の
ように、操作者がノートパソコンを操作している間に電
子カメラが必要になったときに電子カメラの所在が判ら
なくなることを防止できる。
First, since the electronic camera is attached to the screen member of the notebook personal computer, it is possible to take an image of the operator's face almost in front with the electronic camera even while the operator is operating while looking at the screen. As in the case where the electronic camera is separated, it is possible to prevent the location of the electronic camera from being lost when the operator needs the electronic camera while operating the notebook computer.

【0011】また、画面部材を開いたとき、電子カメラ
の撮影方向をノートパソコンの操作者に向けることがで
きるので、ノートパソコンの操作者が画面を見ながら、
操作者の表情を撮影することができ、操作者は、撮影さ
れることとノートパソコンの操作を同時に行うことがで
きる。これにより、例えば、ノートパソコンと取り付け
られた電子カメラとを用いてテレビ電話として用いるこ
とが可能になる。
When the screen member is opened, the photographing direction of the electronic camera can be directed to the operator of the notebook personal computer.
The operator's facial expression can be photographed, and the operator can simultaneously perform photographing and operation of the notebook computer. Thereby, for example, it becomes possible to use it as a videophone using a notebook personal computer and an attached electronic camera.

【0012】また、画面部材を開いたときに電子カメラ
の撮影方向をノートパソコンの操作者に向けた状態のま
まで、画面部材を閉じることができるので、電子カメラ
や取付部材を取り外さずにそのままの状態で画面部材を
閉じても、電子カメラや取付部材が邪魔になって完全に
閉じることができないということがなく、また、急いで
閉じても電子カメラや取付部材がノートパソコンの画面
部材と本体との間に挟まって障害を受けることがない。
In addition, since the screen member can be closed with the shooting direction of the electronic camera facing the operator of the notebook personal computer when the screen member is opened, the electronic camera and the mounting member are not removed without removing the electronic camera or the mounting member. Even if the screen member is closed in the state of the above, the electronic camera and the mounting member do not interfere with the screen member of the notebook computer even if it is closed quickly There is no obstacle between the main body.

【0013】また、画面部材を閉じたときも、電子カメ
ラの撮影方向を前記ノートパソコンの操作者に向けるこ
とができるので、電子カメラの撮影方向を前記ノートパ
ソコンの操作者に向けて置いておくことで、電子カメラ
がノートパソコンの操作者側に出っ張った状態で置いて
おかれた場合のように、次に操作者がノートパソコンの
前に着座したときに電子カメラを引っかけたり、ノート
パソコンの本体の前面にスロットルがあるときに媒体な
どの出し入れの邪魔になったり、また、電子カメラの撮
影方向と反対側の後部からコードが延びているとき、コ
ードが上方に大きく撓んで見苦しい状態で置いておか
れ、コードを引っかけたりなどのトラブルを防げる。
In addition, even when the screen member is closed, the photographing direction of the electronic camera can be directed to the operator of the notebook computer. Therefore, the photographing direction of the electronic camera is directed toward the operator of the notebook computer. This makes it possible for the operator to hook the electronic camera the next time the operator sits in front of the notebook computer, If the throttle is on the front of the main unit, it may obstruct the access of media, etc., or if the cord extends from the rear part of the electronic camera opposite to the shooting direction, the cord may flex greatly upward and be placed in an unsightly state. This prevents troubles such as hooking cords.

【0014】そして、上述のようなことにより、本発明
の取付部材によりノートパソコンの画面部材へ電子カメ
ラを取り付けることにより、操作時にノートパソコンの
操作者が撮影されることとノートパソコンの操作を同時
に行うことができつつ、電子カメラや取付部材を取り外
さずにそのままの状態で、電子カメラや取付部材が障害
を受けずに、ノートパソコンの画面部材を完全に閉じる
ことができ、画面部材を閉じた後、電子カメラの撮影方
向を前記ノートパソコンの操作者に向けて置いておくこ
とにより様々なトラブルを防ぐことができ、電子カメラ
をノートパソコンに取り付ける際の様々なトラブルを簡
単な取り扱いでかなり防げる。
As described above, by attaching the electronic camera to the screen member of the notebook computer using the attachment member of the present invention, the operator of the notebook computer can simultaneously take a picture and operate the notebook computer at the time of operation. It is possible to completely close the screen member of the notebook computer without disturbing the electronic camera and the mounting member without removing the electronic camera and the mounting member while removing it, and closing the screen member Later, various troubles can be prevented by setting the shooting direction of the electronic camera toward the operator of the notebook computer, and various troubles when attaching the electronic camera to the notebook computer can be considerably prevented by simple handling. .

【0015】〔請求項2の説明〕『前記ノートパソコン
の前記画面部材へ固定する固定部材と、前記固定部材に
回動調整自在に着けられた前記電子カメラを保持する保
持部材と、を有することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の
電子カメラの取付部材。』により、電子カメラを保持す
る保持部材が固定部材に回動調整自在に着けられている
ので、保持部材を固定部材に対して回動させることで、
画面部材を開いたとき、電子カメラの撮影方向をノート
パソコンの操作者に向けることができ、かつ、画面部材
を閉じたときも、電子カメラの撮影方向をノートパソコ
ンの操作者に向けることができるだけでなく、電子カメ
ラの撮影方向を微妙に調整することもできる。また、固
定部材に保持部材を回動調整自在に着ける1つの回動機
構だけで、撮影方向の微調整とノートパソコンの画面部
材を閉じたときの電子カメラの向きの変更という2つの
機構を兼ねるので、別々に機構を設けるよりも大幅に部
品点数を減らすことができる。
[Explanation of claim 2] "It has a fixing member for fixing to the screen member of the notebook computer, and a holding member for holding the electronic camera, which is rotatably adjustable to the fixing member. The mounting member for an electronic camera according to claim 1, wherein: ], The holding member for holding the electronic camera is attached to the fixed member so as to be freely rotatable, so by rotating the holding member with respect to the fixed member,
When the screen member is opened, the shooting direction of the electronic camera can be directed to the notebook computer operator, and when the screen member is closed, the shooting direction of the electronic camera can be directed to the notebook computer operator. Instead, it is possible to finely adjust the shooting direction of the electronic camera. In addition, only one rotation mechanism for attaching the holding member to the fixing member in a freely adjustable manner serves as two mechanisms of fine adjustment of the photographing direction and change of the direction of the electronic camera when the screen member of the notebook computer is closed. Therefore, the number of parts can be significantly reduced as compared with the case where separate mechanisms are provided.

【0016】なお、固定部材はノートパソコンに対して
接着により固定されることが、安価に低重量で簡単に取
り付けることができ好ましい。なお、固定部材のノート
パソコンへの接着には、両面テープなどの接着部材又は
接着剤などを用いることができる。
It is preferable that the fixing member is fixed to the notebook personal computer by bonding because it can be easily attached at low cost and with low weight. Note that an adhesive member such as a double-sided tape or an adhesive can be used for bonding the fixing member to the notebook computer.

【0017】また、固定部材がノートパソコンの画面部
材の延長方向の位置に保持部材を回動調整自在に着ける
ことが好ましい。以下、その理由を説明する。ノートパ
ソコンの画面部材を開いたときに、電子カメラの撮影方
向をノートパソコンの操作者に向けようとすると、ノー
トパソコンの画面部材の画面と電子カメラの撮影方向と
の間の角が狭角になる。そして、固定部材がノートパソ
コンの画面部材の裏面側の位置に保持部材を回動調整自
在に着けていると、電子カメラの前端下部が画面部材に
接触する可能性があり操作しにくくなりやすい。しか
し、固定部材がノートパソコンの画面部材の延長方向の
位置に保持部材を回動調整自在に着けることにより、電
子カメラの撮影方向をノートパソコンの操作者に向けよ
うとしたときに寸法的な余裕があり、電子カメラの前端
下部が画面部材に接触する可能性が殆どなく操作しやす
くなるからである。
Further, it is preferable that the holding member is rotatably adjustable at a position in the extension direction of the screen member of the notebook computer. Hereinafter, the reason will be described. If the electronic camera's shooting direction is aimed at the notebook computer operator when the notebook computer screen member is opened, the angle between the screen of the notebook computer's screen member and the shooting direction of the electronic camera becomes narrow. Become. If the fixing member has the holding member rotatably adjusted at a position on the back surface side of the screen member of the notebook computer, the lower front end of the electronic camera may come into contact with the screen member, which makes it difficult to operate. However, since the fixing member is rotatably adjustable at the position in the extending direction of the screen member of the notebook computer, there is a dimensional margin when the electronic camera shooting direction is aimed at the notebook computer operator. This is because there is almost no possibility that the lower end of the front end of the electronic camera comes into contact with the screen member, and the operation becomes easy.

【0018】また、保持部材を固定部材に回動調整自在
に着ける形態としては、請求項3で規定された形態が好
ましいがこれに限られず、例えば、蝶番により回動自在
にする形態や、軸支により回動自在にする形態などであ
ってもよい。
The form in which the holding member is attached to the fixing member so as to be rotatable and adjustable is preferably, but not limited to, the form defined in claim 3. For example, a form that can be freely rotated by a support may be used.

【0019】また、固定部材は、発明の実施の形態欄に
示すように、請求項4のような形態でもよいし、発明の
実施の形態欄で示す第二部材20だけからなり、第二部
材20を直接ノートパソコンに両面接着テープなどの接
着部材又は接着剤などの接着などにより固定するような
形態であってもよい。
Further, the fixing member may be in the form as described in claim 4 as shown in the embodiment section of the invention, or may be composed only of the second member 20 shown in the embodiment section of the invention. 20 may be directly fixed to a notebook computer by an adhesive member such as a double-sided adhesive tape or an adhesive.

【0020】〔請求項3の説明〕『前記固定部材及び前
記保持部材の少なくとも一方が球面凸状部分を有し、前
記固定部材及び前記保持部材の他方が前記球面凸状部分
に摺動する球面凹状部分を有することを特徴とする請求
項2に記載の電子カメラの取付部材。』により、球面凸
状部分及び球面凹状部分によって保持部材が固定部材に
回動調整自在に着けられているので、保持部材が固定部
材に対して回動方向に回動調整できるだけでなく、この
回動方向と交差する回転方向に回転調整することもで
き、例えば、電子カメラの上下方向の回動と左右方向の
回転が可能であり、しかもこれらを安定的に行うことが
できる。また、固定部材に保持部材を回動調整自在に着
ける1つの回動機構だけで、撮影方向の例えば上下方向
の微調整と左右方向の微調整とノートパソコンの画面部
材を閉じたときの電子カメラの向きの変更という3つの
機構を兼ねるので、別々に機構を設けるよりも大幅に部
品点数を減らすことができる。
[Explanation of claim 3] "At least one of the fixing member and the holding member has a spherical convex portion, and the other of the fixing member and the holding member slides on the spherical convex portion. 3. The mounting member for an electronic camera according to claim 2, wherein the mounting member has a concave portion. ], The holding member is rotatably attached to the fixing member by the spherical convex portion and the spherical concave portion, so that not only the holding member can be turned in the turning direction with respect to the fixing member, but also The rotation can be adjusted in a rotation direction that intersects the moving direction. For example, the electronic camera can be rotated in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction, and can be stably performed. In addition, the electronic camera when the screen member of the notebook computer is closed, and the fine adjustment of the shooting direction, for example, the fine adjustment in the left and right direction, and the closing of the screen member of the notebook personal computer can be performed with only one rotation mechanism that allows the holding member to be freely adjustable in rotation. , The number of parts can be greatly reduced as compared with the case where separate mechanisms are provided.

【0021】なお、請求項3の実施の形態としては、発
明の実施の形態欄で説明する形態に限られず、例えば、
写真撮影用三脚などに取り付けられる自由雲台のような
形態でもよい。この自由雲台のような形態の場合、保持
部材が自由雲台のカメラ取付側に相当し、固定部材が自
由雲台の三脚取付側に相当するような形態でも、逆に、
固定部材が自由雲台のカメラ取付側に相当し、保持部材
が自由雲台の三脚取付側に相当するような形態でもよ
い。
The embodiment of claim 3 is not limited to the embodiment described in the embodiment of the present invention.
A form like a free head mounted on a tripod for photography or the like may be used. In the case of this type of free head, even if the holding member corresponds to the camera mounting side of the free head and the fixing member corresponds to the tripod mounting side of the free head, on the contrary,
The fixing member may correspond to the camera mounting side of the free head, and the holding member may correspond to the tripod mounting side of the free head.

【0022】〔請求項4の説明〕『前記固定部材が、前
記ノートパソコンの前記画面部材へ固定するための第一
部材と、前記保持部材を取り付けるための第二部材と、
を有し、前記第一部材と前記第二部材とが着脱自在に取
り付けられていることを特徴とする請求項2又は3に記
載の電子カメラの取付部材。』により、第一部材から第
二部材を取り外すことにより、取付部材の大部分と電子
カメラを取り外すことができ、電子カメラが不要なとき
にこれらを取り外してノートパソコンを楽に持ち運ぶこ
とができる。
[Explanation of Claim 4] "The first member for fixing the fixing member to the screen member of the notebook computer, the second member for attaching the holding member,
The mounting member for an electronic camera according to claim 2, wherein the first member and the second member are detachably mounted. By removing the second member from the first member, most of the mounting member and the electronic camera can be removed, and when the electronic camera is unnecessary, the electronic camera can be removed and the notebook personal computer can be easily carried.

【0023】〔請求項5の説明〕『前記保持部材が前記
電子カメラを着脱自在に保持するものであることを特徴
とする請求項2〜4のいずれか1項に記載の電子カメラ
の取付部材。』により、電子カメラだけをノートパソコ
ンから取り外すことができるので、操作者ではなく雑誌
や本などの印刷物や出力されたペーパーや筆記されたも
のなどのドキュメントを電子カメラで楽に撮像すること
ができる。
[Explanation of claim 5] "The mounting member of the electronic camera according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the holding member holds the electronic camera detachably. . ], Only the electronic camera can be detached from the notebook computer, so that not the operator but a printed matter such as a magazine or a book, a printed paper or a document such as a written one can be easily imaged by the electronic camera.

【0024】また、これにより、電子カメラをノートパ
ソコンだけではなくデスクトップパソコンに適した取付
部材にも取り付けるようにすることができ、1つの電子
カメラで両方のパソコンに対応できるようにすることが
できる。
In addition, this allows the electronic camera to be mounted not only on a notebook personal computer but also on a mounting member suitable for a desktop personal computer, and one electronic camera can be used for both personal computers. .

【0025】〔請求項6の説明〕『請求項1〜5のいず
れか1項に記載の電子カメラの取付部材を有することを
特徴とする電子カメラ。』により、ノートパソコンの画
面部材へ取り付けることで、操作時にノートパソコンの
操作者が撮影されることとノートパソコンの操作を同時
に行うことができつつ、ノートパソコンから取り外さず
にそのままの状態で、電子カメラや取付部材が障害を受
けずに、画面部材を完全に閉じることができ、画面部材
を閉じた後、電子カメラの撮影方向を前記ノートパソコ
ンの操作者に向けて置いておくことにより様々なトラブ
ルを防ぐことができ、電子カメラをノートパソコンに取
り付ける際の様々なトラブルを簡単な取り扱いでかなり
防げる。
[Explanation of claim 6] An electronic camera having the electronic camera mounting member according to any one of claims 1 to 5. ], By attaching it to the screen member of the laptop computer, the operator of the laptop computer can shoot at the time of operation and operate the laptop computer at the same time, but without removing it from the laptop computer, It is possible to completely close the screen member without obstructing the camera and the mounting member, and after closing the screen member, various directions can be set by setting the shooting direction of the electronic camera toward the operator of the notebook computer. The trouble can be prevented, and various troubles when attaching the electronic camera to the notebook computer can be considerably prevented by simple handling.

【0026】〔請求項7の説明〕『請求項1〜5のいず
れか1項に記載の電子カメラの取付部材を有することを
特徴とするノートパソコン。』により、電子カメラを取
り付けることで、操作時にノートパソコンの操作者が撮
影されることとノートパソコンの操作を同時に行うこと
ができつつ、電子カメラを取り外さずにそのままの状態
で、電子カメラや取付部材が障害を受けずに、画面部材
を完全に閉じることができ、画面部材を閉じた後、電子
カメラの撮影方向を前記ノートパソコンの操作者に向け
て置いておくことにより様々なトラブルを防ぐことがで
き、電子カメラをノートパソコンに取り付ける際の様々
なトラブルを簡単な取り扱いでかなり防げる。
[Explanation of claim 7] "A notebook personal computer having the electronic camera mounting member according to any one of claims 1 to 5". By installing an electronic camera, the operator of the laptop computer can shoot at the time of operation and operate the laptop computer at the same time, but without removing the electronic camera, the electronic camera and mounting The screen member can be completely closed without obstruction of the member, and after closing the screen member, various troubles are prevented by setting the shooting direction of the electronic camera toward the operator of the notebook computer. It can prevent various troubles when attaching an electronic camera to a notebook computer with simple handling.

【0027】〔用語の説明〕ノートパソコンとは、キー
ボードを有する本体と、本体の一端部に一端部が開閉可
能に取り付けられた画面を有する画面部材とを有するパ
ソコンのことで、汎用パソコンであっても、テレビ会議
用パソコン・ワープロ専用パソコンなどの特定用途用パ
ソコンであってもよい。
[Explanation of Terms] A notebook personal computer is a personal computer having a main body having a keyboard and a screen member having a screen whose one end is openably and closably attached to one end of the main body. Alternatively, a personal computer for specific use such as a personal computer for a video conference or a personal computer for a word processor may be used.

【0028】電子カメラは、撮影方向にある被写体を撮
影して、その電子画像を得るものである。電子カメラと
しては、動画を撮像することができる電子カメラでも、
静止画のみ撮像することができる電子カメラでもよい。
また、得た電子画像を一旦記憶する機能を有するもので
あってもよいし、有しないものであってもよい。また、
デジタル化した電子画像を出力するものであってもよい
し、アナログ信号で出力するものであってもよいし、記
憶媒体(記録媒体を含む)に記憶するだけのものであっ
てもよい。また、単体で撮影する機能を有するものであ
ってもよいし、他からの制御ではじめて撮影できるもの
であってもよい。また、無線によりノートパソコンと接
続される形態であっても、ノートパソコンと接続しない
形態であっても、その他の形態であっても本発明は有用
であるが、コードによりノートパソコンと接続できる形
態で本発明は特に有用になる。
An electronic camera is for photographing a subject in a photographing direction and obtaining an electronic image thereof. As an electronic camera, even an electronic camera that can capture moving images,
An electronic camera that can capture only a still image may be used.
Further, the electronic image may have a function of temporarily storing the obtained electronic image or may not have the function. Also,
It may output a digitalized electronic image, output it as an analog signal, or may simply store it in a storage medium (including a recording medium). Further, the camera may have a function of shooting alone, or may be capable of shooting only under the control of another camera. Further, the present invention is useful regardless of whether it is wirelessly connected to the notebook computer, not connected to the notebook computer, or in any other form. Thus, the present invention becomes particularly useful.

【0029】[0029]

【発明の実施の形態】以下に本発明に関する具体例の一
例を実施形態として示すが、本発明はこれらに限定され
ない。また、実施形態には、用語等に対する断定的な表
現があるが、本発明の好ましい例を示すもので、本発明
の用語の意義や技術的範囲を限定するものではない。
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, specific examples of the present invention will be described as embodiments, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Further, in the embodiments, although there are definite expressions for terms and the like, they show preferred examples of the present invention, and do not limit the meaning or technical scope of the terms of the present invention.

【0030】実施形態 本実施形態は、本発明のノートパソコンの画面部材への
電子カメラの取付部材並びにこの取付部材を有する電子
カメラ及びノートパソコンの実施の形態である。以下、
本実施形態の取付部材によりノートパソコンの画面部材
へ電子カメラを取り付けた状態を示す概略側面図である
図1に基づいて説明する。
Embodiment This embodiment is an embodiment of a member for attaching an electronic camera to a screen member of a notebook computer of the present invention, and an electronic camera and a notebook computer having this attachment member. Less than,
A description will be given based on FIG. 1, which is a schematic side view showing a state in which an electronic camera is attached to a screen member of a notebook computer by the attachment member of the present embodiment.

【0031】ノートパソコン80は、キーボード84を
有する本体83と、本体83の一端部に一端部が開閉可
能に取り付けられた画面部材81とを有する。画面部材
81には、液晶などの画面82を有する。
The notebook personal computer 80 has a main body 83 having a keyboard 84 and a screen member 81 having one end attached to one end of the main body 83 so as to be openable and closable. The screen member 81 has a screen 82 such as a liquid crystal.

【0032】電子カメラ70は、電子カメラ70の本体
72と、本体72に軸支されたダイアル式バリア71
と、本体72の後端から延びるコード75と、コード7
5の先端に設けられたノートパソコン80へのコネクタ
76と、を有し、本体72に内蔵された撮像部で撮像し
た画像を画像処理して、コード75、コネクタ76を通
じてノートパソコン80へ送る。
The electronic camera 70 includes a main body 72 of the electronic camera 70 and a dial-type barrier 71 pivotally supported by the main body 72.
A cord 75 extending from the rear end of the main body 72;
5, a connector 76 for a notebook personal computer 80 provided at the end of the main body 72, and performs image processing on an image taken by an imaging unit built in the main body 72, and sends the processed image to the notebook personal computer 80 through the cord 75 and the connector 76.

【0033】また、ダイアル式バリア71は、本体72
に軸支されており、回動することにより、本体72に内
蔵された撮像部の撮影方向79を蓋したり、開いたりす
ることができる。そして、電子カメラ70で撮像しない
時、このダイアル式バリア71を回動させて本体72に
内蔵された撮像部の撮影方向79を蓋することにより、
本体72に内蔵された撮像部を保護すると同時に、操作
者90に撮像されている不安を与えないようにできる。
なお、電子カメラ70で撮像する時は、このダイアル式
バリア71を回動させて本体72に内蔵された撮像部の
撮影方向79を開く。
The dial type barrier 71 is provided with a main body 72.
By pivoting, it is possible to cover or open the shooting direction 79 of the imaging unit built in the main body 72. When the electronic camera 70 does not take an image, the dial-type barrier 71 is rotated to cover the imaging direction 79 of the imaging unit built in the main body 72,
It is possible to protect the image pickup unit built in the main body 72 and at the same time not to give the operator 90 anxiety that the image is picked up.
When taking an image with the electronic camera 70, the dial type barrier 71 is rotated to open the imaging direction 79 of the imaging unit built in the main body 72.

【0034】取付部材1は、ノートパソコン80の画面
部材81に取り付けられることにより、電子カメラ70
をノートパソコン80の画面部材81に取り付けること
ができるようにする部材である。そして、この取付部材
1によって、ノートパソコン80の画面部材81へ電子
カメラ70を取り付けることがてきるので、操作者90
が画面82を見ながら操作している間でも電子カメラ7
0で略正面の操作者90の顔91を撮像することがで
き、また、電子カメラ70を別にした場合のように、操
作者90がノートパソコン80を操作している間に電子
カメラ70が必要になったときに電子カメラ70の所在
が判らなくなることを防止できる。
The attachment member 1 is attached to the screen member 81 of the notebook personal computer 80 so that the electronic camera 70
Is attached to the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80. Then, the electronic camera 70 can be attached to the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 by the attaching member 1.
The electronic camera 7 can be operated while watching the screen 82.
0 can image the face 91 of the operator 90 almost in front, and the electronic camera 70 is required while the operator 90 is operating the notebook computer 80 as in the case where the electronic camera 70 is separated. Can prevent the electronic camera 70 from being lost.

【0035】そして、取り付けられた電子カメラ70を
図1の回動方向2に回動調整することができ、また、回
転方向3に回転調整できる。これにより、ノートパソコ
ン80の画面部材81を開いたとき、電子カメラ70の
撮影方向79をノートパソコン80の操作者90の顔9
1に向けることができ、ノートパソコン80の操作者9
0が画面82を見ながら、操作者90の表情(特に顔9
1の表情)を撮影することができ、操作者90は、撮影
されることとノートパソコン80の操作を同時に行うこ
とができる。これにより、ノートパソコン80と取り付
けられた電子カメラ70とを用いてテレビ電話として用
いることが可能になり、また、ノートパソコン80の操
作をしながら操作者90自身の顔91を入れたクリスマ
スカードや年賀状などの作成もできる。
The mounted electronic camera 70 can be rotated and adjusted in the rotation direction 2 in FIG. Thereby, when the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 is opened, the shooting direction 79 of the electronic camera 70 is changed to the face 9 of the operator 90 of the notebook computer 80.
1, the operator 9 of the notebook computer 80
0 looks at the screen 82 while looking at the expression of the operator 90 (especially the face 9).
1) can be photographed, and the operator 90 can simultaneously perform photographing and operation of the notebook computer 80. This makes it possible to use the notebook computer 80 and the attached electronic camera 70 as a videophone, and to operate the notebook computer 80 while putting a face 91 of the operator 90 on a Christmas card or the like. New Year's cards can also be created.

【0036】次に、取付部材1の構造について、取付部
材1の側面図である図2及び側面中央断面図である図3
に基づいて、説明する。取付部材1は、ノートパソコン
80の画面部材81へ固定する固定部材と、電子カメラ
70を保持する保持部材とに大きく分けられ、保持部材
は固定部材に回動調整自在に着けられている。そして、
固定部材は、ノートパソコン80の画面部材81へ固定
するための固定部材の第一部材10と、保持部材を取り
付けるための第二部材20とからなる。そして、第一部
材10と第二部材20とが着脱自在に取り付けられてい
る。
Next, regarding the structure of the mounting member 1, FIG. 2 which is a side view of the mounting member 1 and FIG.
A description will be given based on FIG. The mounting member 1 is roughly divided into a fixing member for fixing to the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 and a holding member for holding the electronic camera 70, and the holding member is attached to the fixing member so as to be rotatable and adjustable. And
The fixing member includes a first member 10 as a fixing member for fixing to the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 and a second member 20 for attaching the holding member. The first member 10 and the second member 20 are detachably attached.

【0037】また、保持部材は、保持部材本体30と、
保持部材本体30と第二部材20を介して取り付けられ
た保持部材ガイド40と、保持部材ガイド40を第二部
材20側に押圧することにより、保持部材本体30と一
体に動くようにする止めネジ50及び押さえバネ60と
からなる。
The holding member includes a holding member main body 30 and
A holding member guide 40 attached to the holding member body 30 via the second member 20, and a set screw for moving the holding member guide 40 integrally with the holding member body 30 by pressing the holding member guide 40 toward the second member 20. 50 and a holding spring 60.

【0038】そして、固定部材の第一部材10はノート
パソコン80の画面部材81に対して接着により固定さ
れることが、安価に低重量で簡単に取り付けることがで
き好ましく、本実施形態では、両面テープで接着してい
る。
It is preferable that the first member 10 of the fixing member is fixed to the screen member 81 of the notebook personal computer 80 by bonding, because it can be easily attached at low cost and with low weight. Glued with tape.

【0039】また、固定部材の第二部材20の外側に球
面凸状部分21を有し、保持部材本体30が第二部材2
0の球面凸状部分21に摺動する球面凹状部分31を有
する。また、保持部材の保持部材ガイド40が球面凸状
部分41を有し、固定部材の第二部材20がその内面
に、保持部材ガイド40の球面凸状部分41に摺動する
球面凹状部分22を有する。これら球面凸状部分21及
び球面凹状部分31の間の摺動と、球面凸状部分41及
び球面凹状部分22の間の摺動により、保持部材が固定
部材に回動調整自在に着けられているので、保持部材が
固定部材に対して回動方向2に回動調整でき、また、こ
の回動方向2と交差する回転方向3に回転調整すること
もでき、保持部材本体30により保持される電子カメラ
70の撮影方向79を微妙に調整することや電子カメラ
70のパンニングが可能であり、しかもこれらを安定的
に行うことができる。
The holding member body 30 has a spherical convex portion 21 outside the second member 20 of the fixing member.
It has a spherical concave portion 31 that slides on the 0 spherical convex portion 21. Further, the holding member guide 40 of the holding member has a spherical convex portion 41, and the second member 20 of the fixing member has a spherical concave portion 22 sliding on the inner surface of the second member 20 of the holding member guide 40. Have. Due to the sliding between the spherical convex portion 21 and the spherical concave portion 31 and the sliding between the spherical convex portion 41 and the spherical concave portion 22, the holding member is attached to the fixed member so as to be freely rotatable. Therefore, the holding member can be adjusted to rotate in the rotation direction 2 with respect to the fixed member, and can also be adjusted to rotate in the rotation direction 3 intersecting with the rotation direction 2. The photographing direction 79 of the camera 70 can be finely adjusted and the electronic camera 70 can be panned, and these operations can be performed stably.

【0040】また、第二部材20の球面凸状部分21
が、ノートパソコン80の画面部材81の延長方向の位
置に保持部材本体30の球面凹状部分31と摺動するよ
うに、設けられているので、回動調整自在に着ける固定
部材の第二部材20はノートパソコン80の画面部材8
1の延長方向の位置に保持部材本体30を回動調整自在
に着けることになり、ノートパソコン80の画面部材8
1を開いて操作者90の顔91に電子カメラ70の撮影
方向79が向くように調整したときに、ノートパソコン
80の画面部材81の画面82と電子カメラ70の撮影
方向79との間の角が狭角になっても、寸法的な余裕が
あり、電子カメラ70の前端下部が画面部材81に接触
する可能性が殆どなく操作しやすい。
The spherical convex portion 21 of the second member 20
Is provided at a position in the extension direction of the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 so as to slide with the spherical concave portion 31 of the holding member main body 30. Is the screen member 8 of the notebook computer 80
1, the holding member main body 30 is rotatably adjusted at the position in the extension direction of the screen member 8 of the notebook computer 80.
1, the angle between the screen 82 of the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 and the shooting direction 79 of the electronic camera 70 is adjusted when the face 91 of the operator 90 is adjusted so that the shooting direction 79 of the electronic camera 70 faces. Has a dimensional allowance even if the angle is narrow, and there is almost no possibility that the lower end of the front end of the electronic camera 70 comes into contact with the screen member 81, so that the operation is easy.

【0041】また、固定部材の第一部材10から第二部
材20を取り外すことができる。そして、第一部材10
から第二部材20を取り外すことにより、取付部材1の
第二部材20及び保持部材と電子カメラを取り外すこと
ができ、電子カメラが不要なときにこれらを取り外して
ノートパソコン80を持ち運ぶことができる。
Further, the second member 20 can be removed from the first member 10 of the fixing member. And the first member 10
By detaching the second member 20 from the electronic member, the second member 20 and the holding member of the mounting member 1 and the electronic camera can be detached. When the electronic camera is unnecessary, the electronic camera can be detached and the notebook computer 80 can be carried.

【0042】次に、第一部材10の形状について、第一
部材10の背面図である図4及び図4のA−A′断面図
であり、第一部材10の側面中央断面図である図5に基
づいて、説明する。第一部材10は、本体16と本体1
6の上端で直角にRをつけて折り曲げられた係止部17
とを有する。そして、第一部材10は、ノートパソコン
80の画面部材81の上端角を挟む上面と裏面に接した
状態で接着固定される部材であり、第一部材10の本体
16の正面が画面部材81の裏面と接し、第一部材10
の係止部17の底面が画面部材81の上面と接した状態
で、第一部材10の本体16の正面に貼られた両面テー
プでノートパソコン80の画面部材81に接着固定され
る。
Next, regarding the shape of the first member 10, FIG. 4 is a rear view of the first member 10, FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'of FIG. 4, and FIG. 5 will be described. The first member 10 includes a main body 16 and a main body 1.
The locking portion 17 bent at the upper end of 6 with a right angle R
And The first member 10 is a member that is adhered and fixed in a state of being in contact with the upper surface and the back surface sandwiching the upper end corner of the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80, and the front of the main body 16 of the first member 10 is The first member 10
Is fixed to the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 with a double-sided tape attached to the front surface of the main body 16 of the first member 10 in a state where the bottom surface of the locking portion 17 is in contact with the upper surface of the screen member 81.

【0043】また、第一部材10には、第一部材10と
着脱自在の第二部材20の差込部25を押さえて係合す
る係合部11、12と、この係合部11、12を支える
壁部13、14を有する。また、壁部13、14は、第
二部材20の差込部25の水平方向の位置を規制する。
The first member 10 is provided with engaging portions 11 and 12 for pressing and engaging the insertion portion 25 of the second member 20 detachable from the first member 10, and the engaging portions 11 and 12. Have wall portions 13 and 14 for supporting the same. Further, the walls 13 and 14 regulate the horizontal position of the insertion portion 25 of the second member 20.

【0044】次に、第二部材20の形状について、第二
部材20の斜め上方からの背面図である図6、図6に対
応する角度に第二部材20を配置した側面図である図
7、図6のA−A′断面図であり、図7に対応する角度
に第二部材20を配置した側面中央断面図である図8、
及び図7のB−B′断面図である図9に基づいて、説明
する。
Next, regarding the shape of the second member 20, FIG. 6 is a rear view of the second member 20 from obliquely above, and FIG. 7 is a side view in which the second member 20 is arranged at an angle corresponding to FIG. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA ′ of FIG. 6, and FIG.
A description will be given with reference to FIG. 9 which is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB ′ of FIG.

【0045】第二部材20は、その外側に、保持部材本
体30の球面凹状部分31が摺動する球面凸状部分21
を有し、その内側に、保持部材ガイド40の球面凸状部
分41が摺動する球面凹状部分22を有する。これら球
面凸状部分21及び球面凹状部分22の中心は同一であ
り、球面凸状部分21及び球面凹状部分22の間隔は一
定である。これにより、保持部材を安定的に回動調整で
きる。
The second member 20 has a spherical convex portion 21 on the outer side of which the spherical concave portion 31 of the holding member main body 30 slides.
And a spherical concave portion 22 on which the spherical convex portion 41 of the holding member guide 40 slides. The centers of the spherical convex portion 21 and the spherical concave portion 22 are the same, and the interval between the spherical convex portion 21 and the spherical concave portion 22 is constant. Thereby, the rotation of the holding member can be stably adjusted.

【0046】また、第二部材20には、保持部材本体3
0の軸33が移動するための円孔部23とスリット孔部
24が設けられている。そして、円孔部23の半径が軸
33の半径より広いので、保持部材本体30を回動方向
2以外にも若干回動させることができる。
The second member 20 includes the holding member main body 3.
A circular hole 23 and a slit hole 24 for moving the 0 axis 33 are provided. Since the radius of the circular hole 23 is wider than the radius of the shaft 33, the holding member main body 30 can be slightly rotated in directions other than the rotation direction 2.

【0047】また、第二部材20には、球面凸状部分2
1及び球面凹状部分22に連設して差込部25があり、
第一部材10の係合部11、12及び壁部13、14に
より第一部材10に係合される。
The second member 20 has a spherical convex portion 2.
1 and the insertion part 25 is provided continuously with the spherical concave part 22,
The first member 10 is engaged with the engagement portions 11 and 12 and the wall portions 13 and 14 of the first member 10.

【0048】次に、保持部材本体30の形状について、
保持部材本体30の上面図である図10、保持部材本体
30の側面図である図11、保持部材本体30の側面中
央断面図である図12、及び保持部材本体30の底面図
である図13に基づいて、説明する。
Next, regarding the shape of the holding member body 30,
10 which is a top view of the holding member main body 30, FIG. 11 which is a side view of the holding member main body 30, FIG. 12 which is a side center sectional view of the holding member main body 30, and FIG. 13 which is a bottom view of the holding member main body 30. A description will be given based on FIG.

【0049】保持部材本体30には、第二部材20の球
面凸状部分21に摺動する球面凹状部分31が有り、球
面凹状部分31の反対側の上面に球面凹状部分31の形
状に沿うように輪状穴35が設けられている。そして、
球面凹状部分31の中央に軸33が設けられており、第
二部材20の円孔部23又はスリット孔部24を摺動す
る。また、軸33の中心軸にネジ孔32が設けられてお
り、止めネジ50が止められるようになっている。ま
た、軸33の3方に軸止穴34が設けられており、保持
部材ガイド40の軸止部42と係合するようになってい
る。
The holding member main body 30 has a spherical concave portion 31 that slides on the spherical convex portion 21 of the second member 20, and the upper surface opposite to the spherical concave portion 31 conforms to the shape of the spherical concave portion 31. Is provided with a ring-shaped hole 35. And
A shaft 33 is provided at the center of the spherical concave portion 31 and slides in the circular hole 23 or the slit hole 24 of the second member 20. A screw hole 32 is provided in the center axis of the shaft 33 so that a set screw 50 can be stopped. Further, shaft stopper holes 34 are provided on three sides of the shaft 33 so as to engage with the shaft stoppers 42 of the holding member guide 40.

【0050】また、保持部材本体30は、保持部材本体
30の前端38が電子カメラ70の係止部73を係止
し、保持部材本体30の側端37が電子カメラ70の係
合部74と係合して、電子カメラ70を保持する。
In the holding member body 30, the front end 38 of the holding member body 30 locks the locking portion 73 of the electronic camera 70, and the side end 37 of the holding member body 30 is engaged with the engaging portion 74 of the electronic camera 70. Engage and hold electronic camera 70.

【0051】次に、保持部材ガイド40の形状につい
て、保持部材ガイド40の上面図である図14、保持部
材ガイド40の側面図である図15、保持部材ガイド4
0の側面中央断面図である図16、及び保持部材ガイド
40の底面図である図17に基づいて、説明する。
Next, regarding the shape of the holding member guide 40, FIG. 14 which is a top view of the holding member guide 40, FIG. 15 which is a side view of the holding member guide 40, and FIG.
0 will be described with reference to FIG. 16 which is a side cross-sectional view at the center and FIG. 17 which is a bottom view of the holding member guide 40.

【0052】保持部材ガイド40には、球面凸状部分4
1が有り、第二部材20の球面凹状部分22に摺動す
る。また、保持部材ガイド40の中央に、軸挿入孔43
が設けられており、保持部材本体30の軸33が挿入す
るようになっている。そして、軸挿入孔43の3方から
内側に突出した軸止部42が3つ設けられており、保持
部材本体30の軸33の軸止穴34に各々係合する。ま
た、保持部材ガイド40の底面45の軸33の周囲には
撓み用穴44が設けられており、円周端が底面45に抑
えられている押さえバネ60の中央部が止めネジ50に
より上方に撓むようにでき、これによる押さえバネ60
による弾性力で保持部材ガイド40を第二部材20に押
圧されるようにしている。
The holding member guide 40 has a spherical convex portion 4
1 slides on the spherical concave portion 22 of the second member 20. Further, a shaft insertion hole 43 is provided at the center of the holding member guide 40.
The shaft 33 of the holding member main body 30 is inserted. Further, three shaft stoppers 42 protruding inward from three sides of the shaft insertion hole 43 are provided, and respectively engage with the shaft stopper holes 34 of the shaft 33 of the holding member main body 30. Further, a bending hole 44 is provided around the shaft 33 on the bottom surface 45 of the holding member guide 40, and the center portion of the holding spring 60 whose circumferential end is suppressed by the bottom surface 45 is raised upward by a set screw 50. The pressing spring 60 can be bent.
The holding member guide 40 is pressed against the second member 20 by the elastic force of the second member 20.

【0053】次に、ノートパソコン80の画面部材81
に固定された取付部材1によって電子カメラ70を取り
付けられたものの動きについて、図1の拡大側面図であ
る図18、図18の状態から電子カメラ70だけを取り
外して使用している状態を示す側面図である図19、取
付部材1の第一部材10を残して、取付部材1の残部と
電子カメラ70を取り外し、ノートパソコン80の画面
部材81を閉じた状態を示す側面図である図20、画面
部材81を開いたときに電子カメラ70の撮影方向79
をノートパソコン80の操作者90に向けた状態のまま
で、画面部材81を閉じた状態を示す側面図である図2
1、及び、ノートパソコン80の画面部材81を閉じて
電子カメラ70の撮影方向79をノートパソコン80の
操作者90に向けた状態を示す側面図である図22に基
づいて、説明する。
Next, the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80
18, which is an enlarged side view of FIG. 1, showing a state in which only the electronic camera 70 is removed from the state of FIG. 18 and used. FIG. 19 is a side view showing a state where the first member 10 of the mounting member 1 is left, the remaining part of the mounting member 1 and the electronic camera 70 are removed, and the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 is closed. When the screen member 81 is opened, the shooting direction 79 of the electronic camera 70
FIG. 2 is a side view showing a state in which the screen member 81 is closed while the user faces the operator 90 of the notebook computer 80.
1 and FIG. 22 which is a side view showing a state in which the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 is closed and the shooting direction 79 of the electronic camera 70 is directed to the operator 90 of the notebook computer 80.

【0054】保持部材本体30が電子カメラ70を着脱
自在に保持するものであるので、図19に示すように、
電子カメラ70だけをノートパソコン80から取り外す
ことができるので、雑誌や本などの印刷物や出力された
ペーパーや筆記されたものなどのドキュメント99を電
子カメラ70で楽に撮像することができる。
Since the holding member main body 30 detachably holds the electronic camera 70, as shown in FIG.
Since only the electronic camera 70 can be detached from the notebook computer 80, the electronic camera 70 can easily capture images of documents 99 such as printed matter such as magazines and books, output paper, and written matter.

【0055】また、本実施形態の取付部材1は、第一部
材10を残して、取付部材1の残部である第二部材20
及び保持部材を一体として第一部材10から取り外すこ
とができる。また、電子カメラ70もコネクタ76から
ノートパソコン80より取り外すことができる。これに
より、図20に示すように、第一部材10を残して、取
付部材1の残部と電子カメラ70を簡単に取り外すこと
ができる。これにより、ノートパソコン80だけを楽に
運ぶことができる。
The mounting member 1 of the present embodiment has a second member 20 which is the remaining portion of the mounting member 1 except for the first member 10.
And the holding member can be detached from the first member 10 integrally. The electronic camera 70 can also be detached from the notebook computer 80 from the connector 76. Thus, as shown in FIG. 20, the remaining portion of the mounting member 1 and the electronic camera 70 can be easily removed while leaving the first member 10. Thereby, only the notebook computer 80 can be carried easily.

【0056】また、本実施形態の取付部材1により、画
面部材81を開いたときに電子カメラ70の撮影方向7
9をノートパソコン80の操作者90に向けた図18に
示す状態から、そのまま、図21に示すように、画面部
材81を閉じることができる。従って、電子カメラ70
や取付部材1を取り外さずにそのままの状態で画面部材
81を閉じても、電子カメラ70や取付部材1が邪魔に
なって完全に閉じることができないということがなく、
また、急いで閉じても電子カメラ70や取付部材1がノ
ートパソコン80の画面部材81と本体83との間に挟
まって障害を受けることがない。
Also, when the screen member 81 is opened, the photographing direction 7 of the electronic camera
The screen member 81 can be closed as it is shown in FIG. 21 from the state shown in FIG. 18 with the user 9 facing the operator 90 of the notebook computer 80. Therefore, the electronic camera 70
Even if the screen member 81 is closed without removing the mounting member 1 or the mounting member 1, the electronic camera 70 and the mounting member 1 do not interfere and cannot be completely closed.
Also, even if the electronic camera 70 and the mounting member 1 are closed quickly, the electronic camera 70 and the mounting member 1 do not get caught between the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 and the main body 83, so that there is no obstacle.

【0057】そして、ノートパソコン80の画面部材8
1を閉じたときも、図22に示すように、電子カメラ7
0の撮影方向79をノートパソコン80の操作者90に
向けることができる。従って、電子カメラ70の撮影方
向79をノートパソコン80の操作者90に向けて置い
ておくことで、図21に示すように、電子カメラ70が
ノートパソコン80の操作者90側に出っ張った状態で
置いておかれた場合のように、次に操作者90がノート
パソコン80の前に着座したときに電子カメラ70を引
っかけたり、ノートパソコン80の本体83の前面85
にスロットルがあるときに媒体などの出し入れの邪魔に
なったり、また、電子カメラ70の撮影方向79と反対
側の後部からコード75が延びているとき、コード75
が上方に大きく撓んで見苦しい状態で置いておかれ、コ
ード75を引っかけたりなどのトラブルを防げる。
The screen member 8 of the notebook computer 80
When the electronic camera 7 is closed, as shown in FIG.
The photographing direction 79 of 0 can be directed to the operator 90 of the notebook computer 80. Accordingly, by setting the shooting direction 79 of the electronic camera 70 toward the operator 90 of the notebook computer 80, the electronic camera 70 protrudes toward the operator 90 of the notebook computer 80 as shown in FIG. When the operator 90 next sits in front of the notebook computer 80, the electronic camera 70 may be caught or the front 85
When the cord 75 extends from the rear of the electronic camera 70 on the opposite side to the shooting direction 79, the cord 75
Is largely bent upward and is placed in an unsightly state, so that troubles such as catching the cord 75 can be prevented.

【0058】そして、上述のようなことにより、本実施
形態の取付部材1によりノートパソコン80の画面部材
81へ電子カメラ70を取り付けることにより、操作時
にノートパソコン80の操作者90が撮影されることと
ノートパソコン80の操作を同時に行うことができつ
つ、電子カメラ70や取付部材21を取り外さずにその
ままの状態で、電子カメラ70や取付部材1が障害を受
けずに、画面部材81を完全に閉じることができ、画面
部材81を閉じた後、電子カメラ70の撮影方向79を
ノートパソコン80の操作者90に向けて置いておくこ
とにより様々なトラブルを防ぐことができ、電子カメラ
70をノートパソコン80に取り付ける際の様々なトラ
ブルを簡単な取り扱いでかなり防げる。
As described above, by attaching the electronic camera 70 to the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 with the attachment member 1 of the present embodiment, the operator 90 of the notebook computer 80 can be photographed during operation. And the notebook computer 80 can be operated at the same time, while the electronic camera 70 and the mounting member 1 are not removed and the screen member 81 is completely After the screen member 81 is closed, various troubles can be prevented by setting the shooting direction 79 of the electronic camera 70 toward the operator 90 of the notebook computer 80, and the electronic camera 70 can be closed. Various troubles when attaching to the personal computer 80 can be considerably prevented by simple handling.

【0059】[0059]

【発明の効果】本発明により、ノートパソコンの画面部
材へ電子カメラを取付部材を介して取り付けることで、
操作時にノートパソコンの操作者が撮影されることとノ
ートパソコンの操作を同時に行うことができ、かつ、電
子カメラや取付部材を取り外さずにそのままの状態で、
電子カメラや取付部材が障害を受けずに、画面部材を完
全に閉じることができ、かつ、画面部材を閉じた後、電
子カメラの撮影方向をノートパソコンの操作者に向けて
置いておくことにより様々なトラブルを防ぐことで、電
子カメラをノートパソコンに取り付ける際の様々なトラ
ブルを簡単な取り扱いで防げる。
According to the present invention, by attaching an electronic camera to a screen member of a notebook personal computer via an attachment member,
During the operation, the operator of the laptop computer can shoot and operate the laptop computer at the same time, and without removing the electronic camera or mounting member,
By closing the screen member completely without disturbing the electronic camera and the mounting member, and by closing the screen member, the shooting direction of the electronic camera can be set to face the notebook computer operator. By preventing various troubles, various troubles when attaching the electronic camera to the notebook computer can be prevented with simple handling.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】実施形態の取付部材1によりノートパソコン8
0の画面部材81へ電子カメラ70を取り付けた状態を
示す概略側面図。
FIG. 1 shows a notebook computer 8 using a mounting member 1 according to an embodiment.
The schematic side view which shows the state which attached the electronic camera 70 to the screen member 81 of No. 0.

【図2】実施形態の取付部材1の側面図。FIG. 2 is a side view of the mounting member 1 of the embodiment.

【図3】実施形態の取付部材1の側面中央断面図。FIG. 3 is a side center sectional view of the mounting member 1 of the embodiment.

【図4】実施形態の第一部材10の背面図。FIG. 4 is a rear view of the first member 10 of the embodiment.

【図5】実施形態の第一部材10の側面中央断面図(図
4のA−A′断面図)。
FIG. 5 is a side sectional view at the center of the first member 10 of the embodiment (a sectional view taken along the line AA ′ in FIG. 4).

【図6】実施形態の第二部材20の斜め上方からの背面
図。
FIG. 6 is a rear view of the second member 20 of the embodiment as viewed obliquely from above.

【図7】図6に対応する角度に実施形態の第二部材20
を配置した側面図。
FIG. 7 shows the second member 20 of the embodiment at an angle corresponding to FIG.
FIG.

【図8】図7に対応する角度に実施形態の第二部材20
を配置した側面中央断面図(図6のA−A′断面図)。
FIG. 8 shows the second member 20 of the embodiment at an angle corresponding to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view at the center (A-A ′ cross-sectional view of FIG. 6).

【図9】図7のB−B′断面図。FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along the line BB ′ of FIG. 7;

【図10】実施形態の保持部材本体30の上面図。FIG. 10 is a top view of the holding member main body 30 according to the embodiment.

【図11】実施形態の保持部材本体30の側面図。FIG. 11 is a side view of the holding member main body 30 according to the embodiment.

【図12】実施形態の保持部材本体30の側面中央断面
図。
FIG. 12 is a side center sectional view of the holding member main body 30 of the embodiment.

【図13】実施形態の保持部材本体30の底面図。FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the holding member main body 30 of the embodiment.

【図14】実施形態の保持部材ガイド40の上面図。FIG. 14 is a top view of the holding member guide 40 of the embodiment.

【図15】実施形態の保持部材ガイド40の側面図。FIG. 15 is a side view of the holding member guide 40 of the embodiment.

【図16】実施形態の保持部材ガイド40の側面中央断
面図。
FIG. 16 is a side center sectional view of the holding member guide 40 of the embodiment.

【図17】実施形態の保持部材ガイド40の底面図。FIG. 17 is a bottom view of the holding member guide 40 of the embodiment.

【図18】図1の拡大側面図。FIG. 18 is an enlarged side view of FIG. 1;

【図19】図18の状態から電子カメラ70だけを取り
外して使用している状態を示す側面図。
FIG. 19 is a side view showing a state in which only the electronic camera 70 has been removed from the state of FIG. 18 and used;

【図20】取付部材1の第一部材10を残して、取付部
材1の残部と電子カメラ70を取り外し、ノートパソコ
ン80の画面部材81を閉じた状態を示す側面図。
FIG. 20 is a side view showing a state in which the first member 10 of the mounting member 1 is left, the remaining portion of the mounting member 1 and the electronic camera 70 are removed, and the screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 is closed.

【図21】画面部材81を開いたときに電子カメラ70
の撮影方向79をノートパソコン80の操作者90に向
けた状態のままで、画面部材81を閉じた状態を示す側
面図。
FIG. 21 shows an electronic camera 70 when a screen member 81 is opened.
FIG. 9 is a side view showing a state in which the screen member 81 is closed while the photographing direction 79 of FIG.

【図22】ノートパソコン80の画面部材81を閉じて
電子カメラ70の撮影方向79をノートパソコン80の
操作者90に向けた状態を示す側面図。
FIG. 22 is a side view showing a state in which a screen member 81 of the notebook computer 80 is closed and a shooting direction 79 of the electronic camera 70 is directed to an operator 90 of the notebook computer 80.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 取付部材 2 回動方向 3 回転方向 10 (固定部材の)第一部材 11、12 (第一部材の)係合部 13、14 (第一部材の)壁部 16 (第一部材の)本体 17 (第一部材の)係止部 20 (固定部材の)第二部材 21 (第二部材の)球面凸状部分 22 (第二部材の)球面凹状部分 23 (第二部材の)円孔部 24 (第二部材の)スリット孔部 25 (第二部材の)差込部 30 (保持部材の)保持部材本体 31 (保持部材本体の)球面凹状部分 32 (保持部材本体の)ネジ孔 33 (保持部材本体の)軸 34 (保持部材本体の)軸止穴 35 (保持部材本体の)輪状穴 36 (保持部材本体の)後端 37 (保持部材本体の)側端 38 (保持部材本体の)前端 40 (保持部材の)保持部材ガイド 41 (保持部材ガイドの)球面凸状部分 42 (保持部材ガイドの)軸止部 43 (保持部材ガイドの)軸挿入孔 44 (保持部材ガイドの)撓み用穴 45 (保持部材ガイドの)底面 50 (保持部材の)止めネジ 52 (止めネジの)ネジ 60 (保持部材の)押さえバネ 70 電子カメラ 71 (電子カメラの)ダイアル式バリア 72 (電子カメラの)本体 73 (電子カメラの)係止部 74 (電子カメラの)係合部 75 (電子カメラの)コード 76 (電子カメラの)コネクタ 80 ノートパソコン 81 (ノートパソコンの)画面部材 82 (ノートパソコンの)画面 83 (ノートパソコンの)本体 84 (ノートパソコンの)キーボード 90 操作者 91 (操作者の)顔 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Attachment member 2 Rotation direction 3 Rotation direction 10 First member 11, 12 (of first member) Engagement part 13, 14, (of first member) Wall 16 (of first member) Main body 17 Locking part (of the first member) 20 Second member (of the fixing member) 21 Spherical convex part (of the second member) 22 Spherical concave part (of the second member) 23 Circular hole part (of the second member) 24 Slit hole portion (of the second member) 25 Insertion portion (of the second member) 30 Holding member body (of the holding member) 31 Spherical concave portion (of the holding member body) 32 Screw hole (of the holding member body) 33 ( Shaft 34 (of holding member body) Shaft stopper hole (of holding member body) 35 Circular hole (of holding member body) 36 Back end (of holding member body) 37 Side edge (of holding member body) 38 (of holding member body) Front end 40 Holding member guide (of holding member) 41 Spherical surface (of holding member guide) Convex portion 42 Shaft stopper (of holding member guide) 43 Shaft insertion hole (of holding member guide) 44 Bending hole (of holding member guide) 45 Bottom surface (of holding member guide) 50 Set screw (of holding member) 52 Screw (of the set screw) 60 Pressing spring (of the holding member) 70 Electronic camera 71 Dial type barrier (of the electronic camera) 72 Body (of the electronic camera) 73 Engaging part 74 (of the electronic camera) Engagement (of the electronic camera) Unit 75 (electronic camera) cord 76 (electronic camera) connector 80 notebook computer 81 (notebook) screen member 82 (notebook) screen 83 (notebook) body 84 (notebook) keyboard 90 operator 91 (operator's) face

Claims (7)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 キーボードを有する本体と、前記本体の
一端部に一端部が開閉可能に取り付けられた画面部材と
を有するノートパソコンの前記画面部材への電子カメラ
の取付部材において、前記ノートパソコンの前記画面部
材へ前記電子カメラを取り付けた場合、前記画面部材を
開いたとき、前記電子カメラの撮影方向を前記ノートパ
ソコンの操作者に向けることができ、前記画面部材を開
いたときに前記電子カメラの撮影方向を前記ノートパソ
コンの操作者に向けた状態のままで、前記画面部材を閉
じることができ、前記画面部材を閉じたときも、前記電
子カメラの撮影方向を前記ノートパソコンの操作者に向
けることができることを特徴とする電子カメラの取付部
材。
1. A mounting member for an electronic camera on a screen member of a notebook personal computer having a main body having a keyboard and a screen member having one end openably and closably attached to one end of the main body, When the electronic camera is attached to the screen member, when the screen member is opened, a shooting direction of the electronic camera can be directed to an operator of the notebook computer, and when the screen member is opened, the electronic camera is opened. The screen member can be closed with the shooting direction of the notebook computer facing the operator of the notebook computer, and even when the screen member is closed, the shooting direction of the electronic camera is given to the operator of the notebook computer. A mounting member for an electronic camera, which can be turned.
【請求項2】 前記ノートパソコンの前記画面部材へ固
定する固定部材と、前記固定部材に回動調整自在に着け
られた前記電子カメラを保持する保持部材と、を有する
ことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電子カメラの取付部
材。
2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a fixing member fixed to the screen member of the notebook personal computer; and a holding member holding the electronic camera rotatably adjusted to the fixing member. 2. A mounting member for the electronic camera according to 1.
【請求項3】 前記固定部材及び前記保持部材の少なく
とも一方が球面凸状部分を有し、前記固定部材及び前記
保持部材の他方が前記球面凸状部分に摺動する球面凹状
部分を有することを特徴とする請求項2に記載の電子カ
メラの取付部材。
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the fixing member and the holding member has a spherical convex portion, and the other of the fixing member and the holding member has a spherical concave portion that slides on the spherical convex portion. The mounting member of an electronic camera according to claim 2, wherein
【請求項4】 前記固定部材が、前記ノートパソコンの
前記画面部材へ固定するための第一部材と、前記保持部
材を取り付けるための第二部材と、を有し、前記第一部
材と前記第二部材とが着脱自在に取り付けられているこ
とを特徴とする請求項2又は3に記載の電子カメラの取
付部材。
4. The fixing member has a first member for fixing to the screen member of the notebook personal computer, and a second member for attaching the holding member, wherein the first member and the second member are attached. 4. The electronic camera mounting member according to claim 2, wherein the two members are detachably mounted.
【請求項5】 前記保持部材が前記電子カメラを着脱自
在に保持するものであることを特徴とする請求項2〜4
のいずれか1項に記載の電子カメラの取付部材。
5. The electronic camera according to claim 2, wherein the holding member detachably holds the electronic camera.
The mounting member of the electronic camera according to any one of the above.
【請求項6】 請求項1〜5のいずれか1項に記載の電
子カメラの取付部材を有することを特徴とする電子カメ
ラ。
6. An electronic camera, comprising the electronic camera mounting member according to claim 1. Description:
【請求項7】 請求項1〜5のいずれか1項に記載の電
子カメラの取付部材を有することを特徴とするノートパ
ソコン。
7. A notebook personal computer comprising the electronic camera mounting member according to claim 1. Description:
JP9026378A 1997-02-10 1997-02-10 Mount member of electronic camera to screen member of notebook personal computer, electronic camera and notebook personal computer Pending JPH10224687A (en)

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6799861B2 (en) * 2001-03-15 2004-10-05 Technology Creations, Inc. Portable lighting apparatus and method of use

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