KR100469131B1 - Video storing apparatus for car - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image storage device for a vehicle. The present invention relates to a vehicle auxiliary mirror integrated device which stores images and driving information related to driving a vehicle in a digital medium and reproduces them as images and information. An input interface unit including an acceleration sensor and a microphone, and a keyboard for manually recording and storing driving conditions, a front and rear digital image sensor module with angle adjustment, and an image codec for compressing a digital image signal and converting it into digital image data. , Video encoder for reproducing and outputting video signal, timer for notifying time, video signal processing device for encoding video signal using device unique number, semiconductor type removable digital memory for storing digital video data, input / output of digital video data, Do not provide functions such as manual storage, reproduction, deletion, etc. Chroman includes a computer, a plurality of switches for operating the apparatus, the configuration interface for outputting that the display and voice and effect sound that represents the operating status of the component parts. Therefore, the vehicle image storage device has an effect of reproducing the objective information by simply and accurately reproducing the driving situation and the accident situation of the vehicle without a witness.

Description

Video storage device for vehicles {VIDEO STORING APPARATUS FOR CAR}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image storage system for a vehicle. In particular, an accident situation of a passenger car, a bus, a taxi, and a logistics vehicle are integrated as a vehicle auxiliary mirror that stores images and driving information related to vehicle operation in a digital medium and reproduces the images and information. The present invention relates to a battery and an electronic system represented by a vehicle image storage device or a vehicle black box that stores driving information of the vehicle and includes a removable medium and a reproduction function of a storage medium.

In general, traffic accidents are often ambiguous judgment, and often accidents. The present invention provides a digital image storage system that can cope with such a situation. The vehicle image storage device records a driving state and an accident situation of a vehicle in digital media.

However, the conventional vehicle image storage system (vehicle black box) has the following problems. First, the vehicle is damaged when it is installed in a separate structure of one or more image input means and information storage device (black box system). Second, intentional data duplication or modulation is possible due to the lack of device identification number. Third, the auxiliary mirror integrated camera is not equipped with a view angle adjustment function for the individual cameras, so that the original function of the auxiliary mirror must be abandoned in order to secure the viewing angle of the camera. Fourth, there is a problem in that the use of the storage media is not removable because it is combined with the device parts, the use of the video storage speed can not be adjusted.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to store the image by photographing the front and rear of the vehicle, the auxiliary mirror attached to the interior of the vehicle, hands preset, audio, auxiliary lighting In order to store the front and rear images of the vehicle using the vehicle accessory integrated device including the device, etc., the device unique number is used so that random storage or playback is impossible with other equipment, and the data is encrypted to provide a data security function. A digital image sensor installed as a vehicle accessory, which provides an image sensor mounting mechanism that can be adjusted independently of a device, and wherein the device and the storage medium are used in the use of a digital nonvolatile storage medium in the vehicle accessory image storage system. Prolonging the video storage interval by suggesting a removable structure between , To provide a short-vehicle image storage system, the operator provides the ability to operate to be set.

1 is a block diagram of a vehicle image storage system according to the present invention.

2 is a block diagram of an auxiliary mirror in which a digital image sensor, an analog sensor, an input and an output unit, and a removable digital storage device are integrated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

1: Digital Image Sensor 2: Video Codec

3: video encoder 4: monitor

5: Serial No. 6: Timer

7: microcomputer 8: removable digital memory

9: acceleration sensor 10: microphone

11: input interface unit 12: output interface unit

13 speaker 14 display unit

15: Keyboard 18: Manual Save Switch

19: memory reset switch 20: display unit

21: Front image sensor

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, the present invention is a vehicle auxiliary mirror integrated system for storing the image and the driving information related to the vehicle operation in a digital medium and reproduced as the image and information: front and rear digital free angle adjustment An image sensor module and a video codec for compressing a digital image signal and converting the digital image signal into digital image data; A video encoder for reproducing, decoding and outputting an image signal; A monitor for outputting a video signal of the vehicle from the video encoder; Unique number memory that is a memory for storing the unique number; A timer for telling the time; A video signal processing apparatus for encrypting a video signal using a device unique number, and a semiconductor type removable digital memory for storing driving conditions before and after a predetermined time generated by the video signal processing apparatus as digital video signals;

A microcomputer providing functions of input / output, manual storage, reproduction, and deletion of digital signals to the removable digital memory; Respective acceleration sensors and microphones for detecting acceleration and sound of the vehicle; A keyboard for manually recording and storing the driving situation when a minute contact occurs that the sensor does not detect when an accident occurs; An input interface unit connected to the acceleration sensor, the microphone, and the keyboard and input to the microcomputer; A plurality of switches for operating the apparatus, a display unit for indicating an operating state of the components; A speaker for outputting voice and effect sounds; And an output interface unit connected to the microcomputer to provide an output signal to the speaker and the display unit.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

1 is a block diagram of a vehicle image storage system according to the present invention, Figure 2 is an auxiliary mirror equipped with a front and rear image sensor free to adjust the angle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The image storage device for a vehicle according to the present invention is configured in the form of a vehicle accessory, and when the auxiliary mirror is integrated, a plurality of digital image sensors (1), the angle of which can be freely adjusted so that the front and rear situations of the vehicle can be photographed. A video codec (2) for converting a video signal into compressed digital data, a video encoder (3) for reproducing, decoding and converting a digital video signal, and a monitor (4) for outputting a video signal of a vehicle from the video encoder. , A data processor for encrypting digital data, a unique number memory (5) for storing a unique number, a timer (6) for indicating a time, a microcomputer (7) for digital signal input and output, calculation, etc. Removable digital memory (8) for storing driving conditions before and after the preset time as a digital video signal, and audio A speaker for transmitting a sound and 13, the operation display section 14, each of the acceleration to detect the acceleration sound and the like of the vehicle sensor (9) and a microphone (10); A keyboard 15 for manually recording and storing the driving situation when a minute contact occurs that the sensor does not detect when an accident occurs; An input interface unit 11 connected to the acceleration sensor 9, the microphone 10, and the keyboard 15 and input to the microcomputer 7; A display unit 14 for indicating an operating state of a plurality of switches and components for operating the apparatus; A speaker 13 for outputting voice and effect sounds; And an output interface unit 12 connected to the microcomputer 7 to provide an output signal to the speaker 13 and the display unit 14, wherein the digital image sensor 1 and the keyboard unit ( 15), the display unit 14 may be installed separated by a wired or wireless connection.

Referring to FIG. 1, the vehicle image storage system includes an acceleration sensor 9 and a microphone 10 for detecting acceleration and a sound of the vehicle, a digital image sensor 1 receiving an image of the front of the vehicle, A video codec (2) for converting an input digital video signal into compressed digital data is included, and is provided as an image storage device (8) for storing driving information of a vehicle.

The video storage device for the vehicle stores and removes the driving state of the vehicle at regular intervals by using the removable digital memory 8 which stores the driving conditions before and after the preset time based on the current time as an image signal. When the storage function is stopped repeatedly, the operation is repeatedly performed, and the image and the driving information before a predetermined time from the stopping point are stored in the stopped state. The content stored in the removable digital memory (8) is provided with a video encoder (3) so as to reproduce the running situation as an image and data immediately by operating the keyboard unit 15.

The display means for displaying the operation status provided in the vehicle image storage system is provided, and the keyboard unit 15 is provided for manually recording and storing the driving situation when a minute contact occurs that the sensor does not detect when an accident occurs.

2 is a device configured as an auxiliary mirror integrally one of the vehicle accessories according to an embodiment of the present invention. The front image sensor 21 and the rear image sensor 20 are integrally coupled to the auxiliary mirror mechanism of the vehicle, and the position thereof is positioned at the most advantageous position according to the vehicle structure or installation conditions. The rear image sensor 20 may be simultaneously provided with the front image sensor 21 as shown in FIG. 2 at the lower center of the opposite opposite side where the front image sensor 21 is positioned, and inserted into an auxiliary mirror frame to It is provided to photograph the front and rear at the same time.

The operation display means is also provided in the upper or lower portion of the auxiliary mirror as shown in FIG. The operation display means indicates an operation state of the image storage system and is represented by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) displaying different colors according to each situation. The LED is provided with a device identification display unit for notifying the mounting of the image storage system to the outside, storage, playback, and operation mode display unit.

The operation key input unit is configured in the form of an input key having functions such as operation or stop, reproduction, permanent storage, deletion, operation mode setting, initialization, etc., the lower end of the auxiliary mirror or the appropriate position that the driver's hand can reach most easily. Is provided.

Therefore, it is possible to keep accurate records of all accidents and situations that occur while driving the vehicle in operation only by wearing the vehicle auxiliary mirror, it is possible to identify the exact cause of accidents and to check the responsible material using this record. In addition, the display function for notifying the wear and operation of the image storage device to the outside induces active defensive driving for pedestrians, drivers, and opponents, and prevents violent driving and traffic accidents in advance. It is possible to reproduce objective information by simply and accurately reproducing driving and accident conditions of a vehicle without a witness.

As described above, the vehicle image storage device according to the present invention introduces a digital image sensor in place of the camera in the vehicle image storage device that is conventionally composed of a camera, an analog storage medium, a VCR, a dedicated controller, and a monitor, Significantly reduced the appearance of the existing vehicle video storage system (aka vehicle black box), which was composed of individual devices by introducing a signal processing system and a removable digital storage device, and storing video inside the vehicle's auxiliary mirror. It was conceived to have all the necessary functions. The result is a breakthrough convenience and economical efficiency that can be used without incurring additional labor (installation costs) and damaging the vehicle.

Therefore, it is possible to keep accurate records of all accidents and situations that occur while driving the vehicle in operation only by wearing the vehicle auxiliary mirror, it is possible to identify the exact cause of accidents and to check the responsible material using this record. In addition, the display function for informing the outside of the wearing and operation of the vehicle image storage device induces active defensive driving for pedestrians, drivers, and opponents, and prevents violent driving and traffic accidents in advance.

Claims (5)

In a vehicle auxiliary mirror integrated system which stores images and driving information related to vehicle driving in a digital medium and reproduces them as images and information: A front and rear digital image sensor module 1 freely adjustable in angle, and a video codec 2 for compressing a digital image signal and converting the digital image signal into digital image data; A video encoder (3) for reproducing, decoding and outputting an image signal; A monitor (4) for outputting a video signal of the vehicle from the video encoder (3); A unique number memory 5 which is a memory for storing the unique number; A timer 6 indicating the time; A video signal processing apparatus for encrypting a video signal using a device unique number, and a semiconductor type removable digital memory (8) for storing driving conditions before and after a predetermined time generated by the video signal processing apparatus as digital video signals; A microcomputer (7) providing functions of input / output, manual storage, reproduction, deletion, etc. of digital signals to the removable digital memory; Respective acceleration sensors 9 and microphones 10 for sensing acceleration and sound of the vehicle and the like; A keyboard 15 for manually recording and storing the driving situation when a minute contact occurs that the sensor does not detect when an accident occurs; An input interface unit 11 connected to the acceleration sensor 9, the microphone 10, and the keyboard 15 and input to the microcomputer 7; A display unit 14 for indicating an operating state of a plurality of switches and components for operating the apparatus; A speaker 13 for outputting voice and effect sounds; And And an output interface unit (12) connected to the microcomputer (7) to provide an output signal to the speaker (13) and the display unit (14). The method of claim 1, A standalone image storage system embedded in a vehicle auxiliary mirror; A standalone image storage system embedded in a vehicle mobile phone handsfree set; And Removable digital system that operates by comprehensive vibration or external input including acceleration of vehicle and converts captured and photographed image by digital at least one image input device and reproduces original stored image by external input. A video storage device for a vehicle having a memory storage device, and further comprising an accessory type such as a vehicle auxiliary mirror and a vehicle hands preset. The method of claim 2, When configuring an auxiliary mirror type image storage system, an auxiliary mirror type image having a joint structure between a mechanical frame for fixing a mirror in the form of glass and a mechanical frame for fixing an image sensor of the image storage system is provided. Storage system; And Vehicle storage device, characterized in that provided to freely adjust the angle of the image sensor separately from the fixing device of the auxiliary mirror. The method of claim 2, In order to photograph the front or the rear of the vehicle, a mobile phone hands-free image storage system is formed, which comprises a camera detachably attached to a predetermined position inside a glass of the vehicle. Characterized by using a plurality of light emitting elements and speakers, and generates a predetermined sound according to each situation for the operation such as recording, stop, playback, storage, deletion, sensor detection, and the like image input from the image sensor of the system And a signal is digitally encrypted by a device unique number and stored in a removable memory, and a security function is provided to prevent reproduction of image data that does not match the device unique number. The method of claim 1 wherein: Respective sensors for sensing vibration and sound; Based on the current time, the image data photographed by the photographing means is converted into digital and continuously stored at a predetermined time interval, and when the storage device is full, it does not stop again and continues to return to the set start position, and accidents occur from the sensor. An image storage system that maintains the image information in a preserved state until that time when a situation is detected; A keyboard having a plurality of keys including a play key for outputting a stored video signal; A display device provided with a light emitting element in the device to inform the outside of the operation and wearing of the vehicle image storage device; And an output means for reproducing a video signal currently being photographed and displaying the video signal.