KR100410971B1 - Dual mode type PC camera - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a lens for reading a video image; A charge coupling device for converting the image read through the lens into a digital signal, a recording medium for recording and storing the digital signal converted through the charge coupling recording device, and a power supply for continuously supplying power. A main body case provided with a sliding groove and a guide groove disposed below; Display means for identifying an actual object; A folder part including the lens and the display means on both sides, and a protrusion part provided to be opened and closed by sliding along a sliding groove provided in an upper portion of the camera body; And a fixing part coupled to a sliding groove provided at a lower end of the camera body to fix the camera body, and having a means for interconnecting with a PC. By improving the structure, it is an object to make it easy to use, possess and store according to the use.

Description

Dual mode type PC camera

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a dual mode type PC camera, and more particularly, to improve the external structure to be easy to carry and store according to its use, and to be easily removable.

In general, a dual mode PC camera is used as a PC camera when connected to a PC using a USB cable, and when the USB cable is disconnected, it means a camera having a structure that can be used as a general digital camera.

The dual mode type PC camera has a tendency to increase in frequency, and the reason is that it can serve as a PC camera that is fixed to a location and used in connection with a PC, and as a general camera to be carried and used. Of course, the necessity is more recognized because the actual scene can be stored in a digital storage medium embedded in itself rather than a film, and can be directly connected to a PC without input through a peripheral device such as a scanner.

Therefore, there is an increasing demand for a dual mode type PC camera having a structural characteristic which is conveniently used for such a purpose, facilitates the change of use, and is convenient for storage.

In other words, when used as a PC camera, the USB cable should be easily attached and detached, and in particular, when using it fixed on a PC, a structure for easily adjusting the lens angle is required to facilitate screen capture. In addition, when used as a general digital camera separated from the PC, it is required to have a structure that can be reduced in size and easy to store.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a conventional general dual mode type PC camera. As shown in the drawings, a conventional dual mode type PC camera has a lens for reading an image image, and converts an image read through the lens into a digital signal. A camera body including a charge coupled device, a recording medium for recording and storing a digital signal converted through the charge coupled recording device, and a power supply unit for continuously supplying power; Means for interconnecting the camera body with a PC and a pedestal for supporting it.

By the way, the camera body (1) is composed of an integrated unit including the lens unit (2) inside, when used in connection with a PC in order to switch to a PC camera using the USB terminal (3) and USB cable in the camera body Will be used.

In addition, when used as a PC camera it was common to use a pedestal 13 to support the camera is placed on the PC.

However, the pedestal 13 does not firmly fix the camera, and there are many inconveniences in detaching and detaching the USB cable from time to time in actual use. There were many problems with maintaining.

The present invention is to improve the external structure of the dual-mode PC camera in order to solve the above problems, it is to facilitate the use, possession and storage according to the purpose. In other words, when using it as a PC camera, the USB cable can be easily attached and detached, and when it is fixed on a PC, the lens angle can be easily adjusted to facilitate the screen capture, and when used as a general digital camera, the size is reduced to be easy to carry. And it aims to provide a dual mode PC camera of a more convenient structure to carry.

1 is a view showing a conventional general dual-mode PC camera.

Figure 2 is a side view showing the shape when the folder portion of the dual-mode PC camera according to the invention completely folded.

Figure 3 is a side view showing the shape when the folder portion of the dual-mode PC camera according to the present invention fully opened.

Figure 4 is a front view showing the shape when the dual-mode PC camera according to the invention mounted on a fixed portion.

5 is a circuit diagram showing a circuit configuration of an automatic power on-off device of a dual mode type PC camera according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

1 camera body 2 lens unit

3: camera unit USB terminal 4: TFT LCD

5: Operation Key 6: Guide Groove

7: guide bar 8: fixed part USB terminal

9: USB cable 10: sliding groove

11 protrusion 12 handle portion

13: base 14: magnet

15: Hall IC 16: TR

17: microprocessor

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a lens for reading a video image; A charge coupling device for converting the image read through the lens into a digital signal, a recording medium for recording and storing the digital signal converted through the charge coupling recording device, and a power supply for continuously supplying power. A main body case provided with a sliding groove and a guide groove disposed below; Display means for identifying an actual object; A folder part including the lens and the display means on both sides, and a protrusion part provided to be opened and closed by sliding along a sliding groove provided in an upper portion of the camera body; And a fixing part coupled to a sliding groove provided at a lower end of the camera body to fix the camera body, and a fixing part having a means for interconnecting with the PC.

In particular, the opening and closing of the sliding groove and the projection of the dual-mode PC camera for the preferred embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it can be fixed at any angle.

In addition, the display means is characterized in that the LCD, the connection means with the PC is characterized in that using a USB terminal and a USB cable.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a feature according to the present invention will be described in detail.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the shape when the folder portion of the dual-mode PC camera according to the invention completely folded, Figure 3 is a shape when the folder portion of the dual-mode PC camera according to the present invention fully opened. It is a schematic diagram for showing.

The dual mode PC camera according to the present invention includes a lens unit 2 for reading a video image. In the present invention, as shown, the lens unit 2 is a separate part of the main body 1 case, which is a separate part. It is located at.

Also, in the folder part, a TFT LCD 4 is located on the opposite side of the lens part 2, and is used as display means for confirming an actual object. Therefore, the image read through the lens unit 2 is converted into a digital signal by the charge coupling element located in the main body, and the digital signal converted by the recording medium located in the main body is also recorded and stored.

The body also includes a battery mount as a power supply for continuously supplying power for use as a general digital camera on the move.

3 is a view illustrating a shape when the folder part is opened in the dual mode PC camera according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. ) Slides to be fixed at any angle.

4 is a view showing the fixing part for fixing the case when using the PC camera in the state that the folder portion of the dual-mode PC camera according to the present invention in the fully open state.

As shown in the lower portion of the main body is provided with a guide groove 6 and a USB terminal portion 8, a fixing portion having a guide bar 7 and a USB terminal portion 8 coupled thereto.

The fixing part also has a USB cable connected to interface with a PC.

Hereinafter will be described in detail an embodiment according to the use of the dual-mode PC camera according to the present invention.

First of all, when storing it without using the camera or when using it as a digital camera, the folder part can be completely folded side by side to the main body for convenience of gripping during movement, and when the camera is folded, the power is automatically turned off. This attaches a magnetized magnet 14 of appropriate size to the folder side where the TFT LCD 4 is located, and a magnetic flux detection device such as a hall element 15 on the opposite main body side. The magnetic flux detecting device such as the Hall element outputs a constant voltage when the magnetic flux of the magnet is input. The magnetic flux detection device does not detect the magnetic flux when the camera folder is opened, and thus does not output the voltage. As it is close, the magnetic flux is detected and the voltage is output.

An embodiment of the circuit as described above is shown as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, when the Hall element 15, which is a magnetic flux detecting device, detects a magnetic flux by a magnet, the voltage Vh becomes high, the TR 16 is turned on, and Va is also high to make the micro process. The power is turned off according to the program logic of (17).

On the other hand, when the Hall element 15, which is the magnetic flux detecting device, fails to detect the magnetic flux by the magnet, the voltage Vh is low, the TR 16 is turned off, and Va is also low, so that the program of the microprocessor 17 is performed. The logic turns on the power.

In addition, when the dual mode PC camera according to the present invention is used as a general digital camera, the folder part is positioned at the top of the sliding groove in the main body so as to be fully opened and photographed while checking the subject through the TFT LCD.

Lastly, in case of use as a PC camera, open the folder part of the main body to adjust the direction of the lens part at a desired angle, mount the camera main body on the fixing part, and insert the USB cable into the fixing part to interface with the PC. Easily detachable for.

In addition, when the USB terminal is integrally inserted into the guide bar installed in the lower part of the fixing part to be fixed to the fixing part, the USB terminal may be automatically connected.

While the invention has been shown and described in connection with specific embodiments, such as digital cameras, the spirit and scope of the invention as indicated by the claims, even though not directly shown or described in the embodiments of the invention, It will be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope thereof.

As described above, the present invention is to facilitate the use, possession and storage according to the use of the dual-mode PC camera, to facilitate the removal of the USB cable when used as a PC camera, screen capture when fixed on the PC It is easy to adjust the lens angle to facilitate the use, and when used as a general digital camera, it is possible to improve the quality of the product by providing a dual-mode type PC camera of a structure that is smaller in size and more convenient to carry.

Claims (6)

A lens for reading a video image; A charge coupling device for converting the image read through the lens into a digital signal, a recording medium for recording and storing the digital signal converted through the charge coupling recording device, and a power supply for continuously supplying power. A main body case provided with a sliding groove and a lower guide groove; Display means for identifying an actual object; A folder part including the lens and the display means on both sides, and a protrusion part provided to be opened and closed by sliding along a sliding groove provided in an upper portion of the camera body; And And a fixing part coupled to a sliding groove provided at the bottom of the camera body to fix the camera body and having a means for interconnecting with a PC. The dual mode type PC camera according to claim 1, wherein the opening and closing of the sliding groove and the protrusion can be fixed at an arbitrary angle. The dual mode type PC camera according to claim 1, wherein the display means is an LCD. According to claim 1, wherein the magnet part is attached to one side of the folder portion, and a magnetic flux detection device is attached to the main body case facing the dual power characterized in that the power is automatically on-off according to the opening and closing state of the folder portion. Mode type PC camera. The dual mode type PC camera according to claim 1, wherein the connection means with the PC is a USB terminal and a cable. 6. The dual mode type PC camera according to claim 5, wherein the USB terminal is formed integrally with the guide bar in the fixing part.