KR100709783B1 - The deferment unit of the panorama camera which uses the image collator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner, the object of which can be improved by carefully and carefully applying a cradle capable of mounting a plurality of surveillance cameras for front (approximately 85 ° to 285 °) surveillance. To help.

According to the cradle of the panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the present invention for this purpose, the rear portion is formed so that the camera is seated, and includes a camera fixing portion formed of a frame surrounding it while forming a front open portion to open the front, wherein the rear portion It includes an adjustment bracket consisting of a hinge portion extending from the side end, the rear of the adjustment bracket is characterized in that it further comprises a fixing bracket hinged to the hinge portion.

Camera, Cradle, Frame, Combiner, Panorama

Description

The deferment unit of the panorama camera which uses the image collator}

1 is a perspective view of a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner according to the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing a cradle equipped with a camera.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the disassembled cradle of the panoramic camera using the image combiner.

Figure 4 is an embodiment of the cradle of the panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the present invention and a state diagram showing the image using the same.

5 is a view showing a state using the cradle of the panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the present invention and another embodiment using the same.

6 is another embodiment of the cradle of the panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the present invention and a state diagram showing an image using the same.

Figure 7 is another embodiment showing that the shooting angle can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment bracket up and down.

8 is another embodiment showing that the cradle of the panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the present invention is mounted on variously designed surveillance camera.

9 is a detailed view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 8;

10 is a view showing the various axis of rotation of the panoramic camera holder using the image combiner according to the present invention.

* Description of symbols on the main parts of the drawings *

12: rear part 14: front open part

16a, 16b: Upper and Lower Frames 16c: Fixing Holes

17: fastener (bolt) 18: hinged government

20: fixing bracket 22: support frame

24: base 30: holder

40: protective case 100: camera and lens

120: camera fixing part 200: monitor

The present invention relates to a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner, and more particularly, to capture all angles in a vertical to horizontal direction desired by a user, thereby minimizing the width of a vertical to horizontal blind spot existing between image incident lines. It relates to a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner.

Conventionally, when monitoring a certain area, one camera is installed in each specific area, and monitoring is performed by checking images received from a plurality of cameras through a monitor.

However, there is a problem that blind spots occur due to a narrow field of view when monitoring a specific area with only one camera.

Therefore, there is a need for a method of performing a monitoring activity by configuring a plurality of cameras as a group, which is already claimed in the registered patent No. 10-445548, which is registered by the present applicant, which is one each in east, west, north and south. Install a lens and a CCD sensor, but minimize the gap between the CCD sensors so that there is almost no difference if they fall more than a certain distance, and combine the four video signals with 90 ° angle generated by the four lenses and the CCD sensor into one. The video signal is transmitted as one video signal, and one video signal is displayed at an angle of 180 °, and 360 ° is displayed on the monitor in two rows.

However, in practical surveillance activities, forward surveillance rather than 360 degrees, that is, surveillance activities in the range of 85 to 285 degrees, has become increasingly necessary, and a plurality of cameras having a group are installed, and the plurality of cameras described above. The necessity of enhancing the monitoring effect is increased by monitoring one image group received from the single panorama image.

The present invention has been made to solve this problem, the object of the present invention is to be improved by carefully and carefully applying a cradle that can be equipped with a camera for panoramic photography that can be variously designed.

In one preferred embodiment, the cradle of the panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the present invention solves all of the above-described problems, and provides various and fine photographing angles when shooting.

The present invention for achieving the above object, the rear portion is formed so that the camera is seated, including a camera fixing portion made of a frame surrounding it while forming a front open portion to open it to the front, extending from the side end of the rear portion It includes an adjustment bracket made of a hinge, the rear of the adjustment bracket is achieved by a fixed bracket hinged to the hinge.

In addition, the camera fixing portion is characterized in that a plurality of cameras are arranged bent at an angle of 40 to 140 °.

In addition, the plane of the frame is preferably formed with one or more fixing holes for fixing the camera.

Here, the camera is characterized by being seated with a free space between the frame formed up and down.

On the other hand, the camera seated on the frame is characterized in that it is fixed by a fastener passing through a fixing hole formed in the plane of the frame formed up and down.

Hereinafter, one preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, like reference numerals designate functionally identical or similar parts throughout the drawings.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a cradle equipped with a panoramic camera, and FIG. Perspective view.

1 to 3, the cradle 30 of the panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the present invention has a rear portion 12 formed so that the camera 100 is seated, and the front open portion 14 opened to the front thereof. And at least one camera fixing part (120) consisting of upper and lower frames (16a, 16b) surrounding the upper and lower parts, and extending while being bent at the side end (12a) of the rear part (12). An adjustment bracket 10 made of a government 18 is included, and a rear side of the adjustment bracket includes a fixing bracket hinged to the hinge.

The front surface used herein refers to a direction in which the camera 100 photographs forwards, and a left or right side to be described later means left and right horizontal directions of the camera 100.

According to the present invention, a plurality of cameras are mounted on one cradle with one set, and a plurality of images (hereinafter, referred to as a group of images) received from one set are displayed on the monitor as one panoramic image, wherein Instead of using an expensive image processor that performs the process for removing distortion and overlapping area of each image, an image combiner that simply rearranges the image group is used.

To this end, the camera holder according to the present invention allows the adjacent image incidence angles of the cameras installed in a set to be arranged substantially parallel to each other, and also uses a low distortion lens, preferably a lens having an optical distortion of 15% or less, in the camera. This makes it possible to display one image group as a panorama image without performing a complicated processor.

On the other hand, the adjustment bracket 10 is preferably formed of molded ordinary steel, aluminum, acrylic or other suitable hard, lightweight material.

The adjustment bracket 10 may include a plurality of camera fixing part 120, the camera fixing part 120 has a rear portion 12 which is face-treated inside, open to the front, and the rear portion ( 12 is formed at a peripheral edge of the camera 100, that is, the side end portion 12a, and surrounds the rear portion of the camera 100.

In addition, as shown, the camera fixing part 120 is formed in the shape of a channel, bent surface treatment, preferably in the shape of "[".

Since a set of cameras according to the present invention mainly monitors a front range, that is, a range of 85 to 285 °, when two cameras are installed in one camera cradle, each of the cameras has a range of 40 to 140 ° depending on the purpose. The front opening 14 may be formed to be bent at an angle and then opened to the front.

The front opening 14 has its height limited by the upper and lower frames 16a and 16b surrounding it up and down, and the height is larger than the camera 100 seated here, preferably between 2mm-15mm. Is formed.

The upper and lower frames 16a and 16b are protruded after being spaced apart from each other in the direction in which the camera 100 is photographed, and the length and width thereof are larger than that of the camera 10. As described above, the camera fixing unit The height of 120 is formed.

A total of four fixing holes 16c are formed in at least one, preferably two, upper and lower frames 16a and 16b spaced apart from each other on the plane of the upper and lower frames 16a and 16b. A fastener 17 is coupled to penetrate through.

In the above, it is described that the frame is formed up and down, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the frame may be formed in the left and right directions for fixing the camera without being limited thereto.

The fixing hole 16c has a screw thread formed therein, and the fastener 17 which is fastened and coupled thereto is also threaded to correspond to the electric screw thread, and after passing through the fixing hole 16c described above, It is possible to fix the camera 100.

The fasteners 17 may be penetrated to the fixing holes 16a at various depths, and preferably slip rooms to prevent slips that may occur when the end of the fasteners 17 and the camera 100 are coupled and fixed. The earth 19 can also be coupled to the distal end of the fastener 17. Furthermore, the effect of this action is deferred to the description of each embodiment.

Again, the hinge portion 18 is formed at the side end portion of the rear portion 12, which extends while being bent at a predetermined angle.

The hinge portion 18 is preferably located in the center of the side end portion of the rear portion 12, extends from and protrudes from it, and is preferably formed in a size smaller than the height of the rear portion 12.

In particular, the hinge portion 18 may be integrally formed with the rear portion 12, or may be integrally coupled with the rear portion 12 by a joining method such as welding.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the two camera fixing parts 120 may be formed at an angle of 90 °.

However, 90 ° is only one example, and the camera fixing part 120 may be formed to have 40 to 140 ° for the camera 100 mounted therein to be photographed in a forward range of 85 to 285 °.

Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment the camera 100 can be moved at various angles, for example vertically, which can be demonstrated in a sufficiently different embodiment by the fastener 17 described above.

Again, the fixing bracket 20 is located at the rear of the adjustment bracket 10 including the camera fixing part 120 disposed after the two bent at an angle of 40 to 140 °.

 The fixing bracket 20 is rotatably coupled with the hinge fixing portion 18 coupled to the camera fixing portion 120, preferably one side end portion 12a of the rear portion 12, and the two coupling portions are rotatable. The support frame 22 extending downward after being coupled to the left and right of the camera fixing unit 120 is formed at intervals, and the support 24 supporting the support frame 22 is integrally formed. have.

The support frame 22 has a suitable thickness to withstand the load of the camera fixing part 120 and the camera 100, and is preferably coupled to the hinge portion 18 at its tip 22a.

At this time, the hinge portion 18 and the support frame 22 tip 22a may be directly coupled, but may also be connected to a bushing (not shown).

It is preferable that one end of the bushing not shown is integrally coupled with the hinge portion 18, and the other end is rotatably coupled by the support frame 22, the tip 22a and the fastener 17.

The front end 22a is formed of a hole having a predetermined size so that the fastener 17 can pass therethrough, which allows the front fastener 17 to move forward or backward of the camera fixing part 120.

The inside of the bushing is not shown, the thread is formed to a certain depth is preferably fastened to the fastener 17 and a predetermined depth, the upper and lower positions of the camera fixing part 120 in the state in which the fastener 17 is released After changing between the spaced apart support frame 22 and tightening again, the up and down position of the camera fixing part 120 can be changed to a desired angle.

Pedestal 24 is made of a flat plate to be fixed to the position where the cradle 30 can be mounted, the shape is not limited to the shape of a circle, polygon, oval, and the like.

As can be seen in the configuration example as above, it can be seen that the desired position can be photographed in all directions by the combination of the camera fixing part 120 and the fixing bracket 20 formed in a simple shape.

Next, the operation of the camera 100 mounted on the cradle 30 and the effects thereof will be described in detail.

Figure 4 is a state diagram using a cradle of a panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the present invention, Figure 5 is a cradle of the panorama camera using the image combiner according to the present invention another embodiment and its use state diagram, 6 is another embodiment of a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner according to the present invention and a state of use thereof.

4 is a state diagram when two cameras are installed in one camera holder according to the present invention, and two holders 400 and 402 are provided as shown in FIG. 4, as shown in FIG. 4. The cradle 30 according to the present invention is shown on the screen rearranged using the same.

The cradle 30 according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied to the camera fixing part 120 having an angle of approximately 40 to 140 ° for monitoring the front range (85 to 285 °).

In FIG. 4, the camera fixing part 120 forms an angle of 90 °, and the camera fixing part 120 and the pedestal 24 form 45 °, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Images transmitted from the two camera cradles 400 and 402 constitute one image group, that is, a panoramic image, respectively, and the image groups are input to the monitor 200 through the image combiner 404 and the monitor 200. The first image group received from the upper side 406 and 400 and the second image group received from the lower side 408 and 402 are displayed.

Again, the camera 100 applied to the present invention uses a low distortion lens and performs a function of simply rearranging an image without complicated image processing because the camera holder is disposed so that the incident angles of the images of adjacent parts of the camera installed as a set are parallel. Only one image combiner 404 can be shown one panorama image.

Such an image combiner 404 not only shows the image received from the adjacent camera as a panoramic image, but also selectively shows the image captured by each camera as shown in the lower part of FIG.

That is, the first image group 406 and the second image group 408 may be displayed on the entire monitor, or only the first image group may be displayed on the monitor (refer to 410), and a portion 412 of the first image group may be displayed. And only b portion 414 may be selectively displayed.

Similarly, selective display of the second image group is possible (see 416, 418 and 420).

In particular, the reference numerals 412, 414, 418, and 420 indicate only images received from one camera, so that images received through one camera having a narrow angle of view range can be clearly seen.

In addition, as shown in Figure 5, it shows a cradle of the panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the invention and a camera cradle that can accommodate three cameras in another embodiment using the same, the camera fixing unit 120 is a pedestal It is shown that the combined with the 24 at an angle of 60 °.

At this time, the camera fixing part 120 forms an angle of 60 ° to each other, but this is only an example, and each camera fixing part 120 is approximately 30 to 95 ° for monitoring in the front 85 to 285 ° range. Will be the angle of.

Meanwhile, at the bottom of FIG. 5, three cameras are provided with three sets of camera holders, each of which includes three image groups (one image group constitutes a panoramic image) in three camera holders 500, 502, and 504. ) Is displayed on the monitor 200 through the image combiner 404.

As in FIG. 4, various images may be confirmed by the monitor 200 through the image combiner 404, and the first image group 506, the second image group 508, and the third image group 510 may be monitored. It is also possible to check each individual image group only (see 512, 520, 528), or to check only images captured by each camera (see 516, 524, 532).

In particular, when three cameras are installed in one cradle, one camera can monitor a specific area in a narrower angle of view, and a clear image of a narrow area can be obtained without using a separate zoom function. There is an advantage.

This shows that the camera fixing unit 120 can be used in various ways, to obtain various image incident angles.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 6, the cradle of the panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the present invention to represent the image through another embodiment, which is the pedestal 24 and the camera fixing part 120 Although shown to be formed at an angle of (degrees between the camera fixing portion 45 °), this is also just an example, wherein each camera fixing portion 120 is approximately 20 to 70 for monitoring in the front 85 to 285 ° range Can be formed to form an angle of °.

On the other hand, Figure 10 is a view showing the various axis of rotation of the panoramic camera cradle using the image combiner according to the present invention, Figure 10, as described above, when the axis of rotation is located at the rear end 70 of the camera fixing unit 120, The case where it is located in the middle part 72 and the case where it is located in front of the camera fixing part 120 by the gear train is shown.

The case where the axis of rotation is located in the middle portion 72 will be described with reference to FIG. 7 below, and the case where it is located in the front end 74 will be described with reference to FIGS.

Figure 7 shows that the camera angle can be adjusted by rotating the camera fixing part 120 up and down, which shows that it can be easily changed in particular the vertical angle to be monitored or photographed.

That is, the ball fastener 45 is coupled to the middle portion 72 of the camera fixing part 120, so that the free up and down rotation angle can be set according to the rotation angle of the ball.

This invention can be implemented in other various forms, without deviating from the mind or main characteristic. For this reason, the above-described embodiments are merely examples in all respects and should not be interpreted limitedly. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of the claims, and is not limited by the specification text. Again, all variations and modifications belonging to the equivalent scope of the claims are within the scope of the present invention.

In the present invention, it goes without saying that various other modifications are possible. For example, as shown in Figs. 8 to 9, it is not necessary to deviate from the present invention even if it is applied to the rotational monitoring camera 50 which can be installed not only on the ceiling but also on the vertical surface of the wall as needed.

The rotation monitoring camera 50 does not rotate the cradle 30 but rotates by a series of gear trains 52a and 54a and the rotational end 53.

The rotating surveillance camera 50 as described above is particularly fixed to the wall surface, the fixed gear 52a is formed on the outside of the front, the fixed frame 52 and the fixed end through groove 52b is formed, and the fixed frame Engaging with the 52, the rotating cover 54 is rotated is mounted on the front of the fixed frame (52).

Rotating cover (53) is equipped with a rotating end (53) which rotates by a rotating force, which is fastened by a fastener not shown after passing through the rotating end through hole (52b) of the fixed frame (52). .

Rotating end through groove (52b) is formed in a size proportional to the rotation angle, the rotating end 53 is rotated here.

Rotating end 53 is coupled to the cradle support frame 56 fixed to the camera 100, the cover 58 and the glass 59 is mounted in front of the cradle support frame 56.

Rotating end 53 is a combination of the support frame 56, and when the support frame 56 is rotated in rotation is linked to this, the rotation gear 54a and the fixed frame 52 provided on the rotation cover 54 Of the fixed gear (52a) is engaged, and the rotation angle is precisely adjusted during rotation.

In particular, the fixed gear 52a is engaged with the rotational gear 54a by applying a material such as urethane. The fixed gear 52a has a characteristic of slipping when receiving a constant force and sliding back with the rotational gear 54a when the rotating force is extinguished. Accordingly, all modifications existing within the spirit and scope of the present invention are included in the claims.

As described in detail above, according to the cradle of the panoramic camera using the image combiner according to the present invention, the two camera fixing part 120 is made integrally and bent at a predetermined angle and the fastener 17 fastened thereto. Due to the fine adjustment of the camera 100 is mounted, it is possible to take a natural panorama, in particular, by combining the camera fixing part 120 to the fixed bracket 20 to be rotated to adjust the fine shooting angle vertically up and down In addition, the simple configuration can bring down the production cost. This has the advantage that the product reliability, diversity and popularity of the front surveillance camera can be greatly improved, and the front surveillance camera can be used for surveillance as well as to capture a portion of the image for advertisement or promotion. There are advantages and effects available.

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The rear portion is formed so that the camera is seated, and includes a camera fixing portion formed of a frame surrounding the front opening portion which opens the front opening portion thereof, and includes an adjustment bracket made of a hinge portion extending from the side end portion of the rear portion. The rear of the adjustment bracket is a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that it further comprises a fixing bracket hinged to the hinge. The method of claim 1, The camera fixing unit cradle of the panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that arranged bent at an angle of 40 to 140 °. The method of claim 1, The cradle of the panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that at least one fixing hole formed on the plane of the frame. The method of claim 1, The camera mounted on the frame is a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that it is fixed by a fastener passing through a fixing hole formed in the plane of the frame. delete The method of claim 1, The fixed bracket is hinged to the hinge portion is formed after the support frame extending downwards at intervals, and a panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that the support for supporting the support frame is formed integrally connected Cradle. The method of claim 1, The support frame and the hinge unit is a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that connected to the bushing. The method of claim 7, wherein The bushing is a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that formed integrally with the hinge. The method of claim 8, The bushing is a cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that the thread is formed to a certain depth. The method of claim 7, wherein The hinge portion and the bushing cradle of the panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that coupled by a fastener. The method of claim 1, The adjustment bracket includes at least two camera fixing unit, each camera fixing unit cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that arranged at an angle of 40 to 140 °. The method of claim 1, The adjustment bracket includes at least three camera fixing units, each camera fixing unit cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that arranged at an angle of 30 to 95 °. The method of claim 1, The adjustment bracket includes at least four camera fixing units, each camera fixing unit cradle of a panoramic camera using an image combiner, characterized in that arranged at an angle of 20 to 70 °. A rear portion is formed to seat the camera, and an adjustment bracket including a camera fixing portion formed of a frame surrounding the front opening portion is formed to open the front, and connected to an intermediate portion of the camera fixing portion to rotate the adjustment bracket up and down. Cradle of the panoramic camera using an image combiner characterized in that it comprises a ball fastener. The camera is mounted on the cradle, and the rotating end and the gear for rotating it are fastened or engaged to be fixed to the wall and the ceiling to monitor the front, and the support frame on which the camera is mounted while rotating integrally with the rotating end, and the rotating end is A rotating cover having a rotating gear formed on its outer surface while penetrating to rotate, and a fixed gear which is engaged while the rotating end penetrates again, and which adjusts the rotating angle of the rotating cover are fitted to the fixed gear. The cradle of the panoramic camera using a video combiner, characterized in that it comprises a rotational surveillance camera configured. delete

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