KR20040003516A - Reverse Phase Conversion Apparatus of Camera for Computer - Google Patents

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KR20040003516A
KR20040003516A KR1020020038241A KR20020038241A KR20040003516A KR 20040003516 A KR20040003516 A KR 20040003516A KR 1020020038241 A KR1020020038241 A KR 1020020038241A KR 20020038241 A KR20020038241 A KR 20020038241A KR 20040003516 A KR20040003516 A KR 20040003516A
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PURPOSE: An automatic reverse image converter in a computer camera is provided to display an image in the normal state even when the image is photographed by rotating a lens of the camera. CONSTITUTION: A switch(40) is set in a camera body(10) and a connection terminal(44) is placed inside a lens unit(20). When the lens unit rotates by 180 degrees with respect to the camera body, the switch and the connection terminal are switched to operate a reverse image conversion program so as to automatically convert a reverse image into a normal image. The switch is attached to a printed circuit board(30) placed inside the camera body and electrically connected to the printed circuit board. The connection terminal is attached to the outer surface of a combining part(22) of the lens unit.

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컴퓨터용 카메라의 역상 자동 변환장치{Reverse Phase Conversion Apparatus of Camera for Computer}Reverse Phase Conversion Apparatus of Camera for Computer

본 발명은 컴퓨터용 카메라의 역상 자동 변환장치에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 카메라의 렌즈부를 0°에서 180°로 회전시켜 사용하더라도 화상이 역상으로 디스플레이되지 않도록 한 컴퓨터용 카메라의 역상 자동 변환장치에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to an inverted automatic conversion device for a computer camera, and more particularly, to an inverted automatic conversion device for a computer camera in which an image is not displayed in reverse when the lens portion of the camera is rotated from 0 ° to 180 °. It is about.

일반적으로 퍼스널 컴퓨터는 문서나 도면 등의 자료를 작성하거나 보관하는 기기로, 최근에는 인터넷의 발달로 문자나 데이터 등을 전기 신호화하여 상대방과 자유롭게 송수신할 수 있게 되었으며, 이로 인해 통신 연결자들이 상호간에 의사소통을 원활히 할 수 있게 되었다.In general, a personal computer is a device for creating or archiving data such as documents and drawings. Recently, with the development of the Internet, a personal computer is able to freely send and receive texts and data to and from the other party. Communication can be facilitated.

또한, 데이터를 집적(集積)하여 전송시키는 기술의 발달로 퍼스널 컴퓨터에 컴퓨터용 카메라를 연결하고, 카메라를 통하여 수신되는 영상을 집적하여 퍼스널 컴퓨터에 보관되는 문자 등과 같이 동시에 송신하여 상호간의 문자와 화상을 동시에 주고받을 수 있도록 되었다.In addition, with the development of the technology of accumulating and transferring data, a computer camera is connected to a personal computer, and the images received through the camera are integrated and transmitted simultaneously, such as a character stored in the personal computer, so that each character and image You can send and receive at the same time.

도 1에는 일반적인 컴퓨터용 카메라의 일례가 도시되어 있다.1 shows an example of a general computer camera.

이름 참조하면, 종래의 컴퓨터용 카메라는 본체(1)의 상부에 영상을 촬영하기 위한 렌즈부(3)가 구비되고, 본체(1)의 일측에는 노트북 모니터 또는 스텐드에 집게 형식으로 끼워서 설치할 수 있도록 클립(5)이 구비된다.As the name suggests, a conventional computer camera is provided with a lens unit 3 for capturing an image on an upper portion of the main body 1, and one side of the main body 1 can be inserted into a notebook monitor or a stand in a clamp-type. The clip 5 is provided.

렌즈부(3)는 본체(1)에 대해 힌지축(7)을 중심으로 0°에서 180°로 회전가능하게 구성된다.The lens portion 3 is configured to be rotatable from 0 ° to 180 ° about the hinge axis 7 with respect to the main body 1.

그러나, 종래의 컴퓨터용 카메라는 렌즈부를 180°회전시킨 상태로 영상을 촬영하게 되면, 화상이 역상으로 디스플레이되는 문제점이 있었다.However, the conventional computer camera has a problem that the image is displayed in reverse when the image is taken with the lens unit rotated 180 °.

따라서 사용자가 역상으로 촬영된 영상을 보려고 하면, 퍼스널 컴퓨터에서 통상의 역상 변환 프로그램을 이용하여 역상을 정상적인 화상으로 변환시켜야 되는불편함이 있었다.Therefore, when a user attempts to view an image photographed in reverse, there is an inconvenience in that a personal computer converts the reverse image into a normal image using a normal reverse phase conversion program.

본 발명은 상술한 바와 같이 제반되는 문제를 해결하기 위하여 안출한 것으로, 그 목적은 렌즈부를 0°에서 180°로 회전시켜 영상을 촬영하더라도 화상이 역상으로 디스플레이되지 않고 정상적인 화상으로 디스플레이될 수 있도록 하기 위한 컴퓨터용 카메라의 역상 자동 변환장치를 제공하는데 있다.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to rotate the lens unit from 0 ° to 180 ° so that an image can be displayed as a normal image without being displayed in reverse even when taking an image. To provide a reverse-phase automatic conversion device for a computer camera for the purpose.

상기 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명에 따른 컴퓨터용 카메라의 역상 자동 변환장치는 카메라 본체 내에는 스위치가 설치되고 렌즈부 내에는 접속단자가 설치되어 렌즈부가 본체에 대해 힌지축을 중심으로 180°회전하게 되면 스위치 단자와 접속단자가 스위칭되면서 이 신호를 송신하여 통상의 역상 변환 프로그램을 작동시켜 역상을 정상적인 화상으로 자동 변환시키는 것을 특징으로 한다.When the reverse phase automatic conversion device for a computer camera according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a switch is installed in the camera body and a connection terminal is installed in the lens unit is rotated 180 ° about the hinge axis with respect to the main body This signal is transmitted while the switch terminal and the connection terminal are switched to operate a normal reverse phase conversion program to automatically convert reverse phase into a normal image.

도 1은 일반적인 카메라의 측면도,1 is a side view of a typical camera,

도 2는 본 발명에 따른 역상 자동 변환장치가 설치된 컴퓨터용 카메라의 측면도,Figure 2 is a side view of a computer camera with a reverse phase automatic conversion device according to the present invention,

도 3은 본 발명에서 카메라가 180°회전했을 때의 작동상태를 도시한 컴퓨터용 카메라의 측면도.Figure 3 is a side view of a computer camera showing an operating state when the camera is rotated 180 ° in the present invention.

◎ 도면의 주요부분에 대한 부호의 설명 ◎◎ Explanation of symbols for main part of drawing

10: 본체12: 힌지축10: main body 12: hinge axis

20: 렌즈부22: 결합부20: lens portion 22: coupling portion

30: 인쇄회로기판40: 스위치30: printed circuit board 40: switch

42: 스위치 단자44: 접속단자42: switch terminal 44: connection terminal

이하, 첨부된 도면들을 참조하여 본 발명에 대해 상세히 설명하면 다음과 같다.Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

도 2는 본 발명에 따른 역상 자동 변환장치가 설치된 컴퓨터용 카메라의 측면도이고, 도 3은 본 발명에서 렌즈부가 180°회전했을 때를 도시한 컴퓨터용 카메라의 측면도이다.FIG. 2 is a side view of a computer camera equipped with a reverse phase automatic conversion device according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a side view of the computer camera showing a case where the lens unit is rotated by 180 ° in the present invention.

도 2를 참조하면, 본 발명은 카메라 본체(10)에 대해 렌즈부(20)가 180°회전을 하게 되면 스위칭되면서 이 신호가 미도시된 통상의 퍼스널 컴퓨터에 설치된 역상 변환 프로그램으로 송신되어 프로그램을 작동시키도록 구성된다.Referring to FIG. 2, the present invention is switched when the lens unit 20 is rotated 180 ° with respect to the camera body 10, and the signal is transmitted to an inverse phase conversion program installed in a conventional personal computer, which is not shown. Configured to operate.

즉, 본체(10)의 상부에 구성된 힌지축(12)에 렌즈부(20)의 결합부(22)가 결합되어 힌지축(12)을 중심으로 렌즈부(20)가 180°회전가능하게 구성된다.That is, the coupling portion 22 of the lens portion 20 is coupled to the hinge shaft 12 formed on the upper portion of the main body 10 so that the lens portion 20 can be rotated 180 ° about the hinge shaft 12. do.

본체(10)의 내부에는 인쇄회로기판(30)이 구비되고, 이 인쇄회로기판(30)의 상단 일부분에는 스위치 단자(42)를 구비한 스위치(40)가 부착 설치되어 인쇄회로기판의 회로부와 전기적으로 연결된다.A printed circuit board 30 is provided inside the main body 10, and a switch 40 having a switch terminal 42 is attached to an upper portion of the printed circuit board 30 to provide a circuit portion of the printed circuit board. Electrically connected.

그리고, 렌즈부(20)의 결합부(22) 외면에는 상단부분에 접속단자(44)가 부착되며, 렌즈부(20)가 180°회전하면 접속단자(44)가 하단부분으로 이동하면서 스위치 단자(42)와 스위칭되도록 구성된다.And, the connection terminal 44 is attached to the upper end portion on the outer surface of the coupling portion 22 of the lens unit 20, and when the lens unit 20 rotates 180 °, the connection terminal 44 moves to the lower end portion of the switch terminal. And switch with 42.

그리고, 인쇄회로기판(30)은 퍼스널 컴퓨터와 전기적으로 연결되어 접속단자(44)와 스위치 단자(42)가 스위칭되면, 스위칭 신호를 퍼스널 컴퓨터로 송신하게 되고, 이 신호가 수신되면 역상 변환 프로그램이 작동되도록 구성된다.Then, the printed circuit board 30 is electrically connected to the personal computer, and when the connection terminal 44 and the switch terminal 42 are switched, the switching signal is transmitted to the personal computer. It is configured to work.

이제, 이와 같이 구성된 본 발명의 작동 및 작용 효과를 설명한다.Now, the operation and operational effects of the present invention thus constructed will be described.

도 3에 도시된 바와 같이, 카메라의 렌즈부(20)가 180°로 회전하게 되면 렌즈부의 결합부(22)가 회전하게 되면서 접속단자(44)가 하방향으로 이동하게 되고, 접속단자는 스위치 단자(42)와 스위칭 된다.As shown in FIG. 3, when the lens unit 20 of the camera rotates 180 °, the connection unit 44 moves downward while the coupling unit 22 rotates, and the connection terminal switches. Switch with terminal 42.

그러면, 스위칭 신호는 퍼스널 컴퓨터로 송신되고, 신호가 수신되면 역상 변환 프로그램이 작동된다.Then, the switching signal is transmitted to the personal computer, and when the signal is received, the reverse phase conversion program is activated.

렌즈부(20)가 180°로 회전된 상태에서 영상을 촬영해 디지털 신호로 변환시켜 퍼스널 컴퓨터로 송신하게 되면, 역상 변환 프로그램에서 역상으로 촬영된 영상을 변환시켜 정상적인 화상으로 디스플레이하게 된다.When the lens unit 20 is rotated by 180 degrees, the image is captured, converted into a digital signal, and transmitted to the personal computer. The reverse image is converted into a normal image by the reverse phase conversion program.

이와 같이, 본 발명은 렌즈부가 180°회전된 상태로 영상을 촬영한다고 하더라도 역상이 자동적으로 보정되어 정상적인 화상으로 디스플레이되기 때문에 사용자에서 편리함을 제공하게 된다.As described above, the present invention provides convenience for the user because the reversed phase is automatically corrected and displayed as a normal image even when the image is taken with the lens rotated 180 °.

즉, 종래와 같이 사용자가 일일이 역상 변환 프로그램을 구동시켜 역상으로 촬영된 영상을 정상적인 화상으로 변환시켜서 보는 번거스러움이 해소되기 때문에 사용자는 카메라를 사용하는데 불편함을 못 느끼게 되고, 이로 인해 제품 경쟁력이 상승하게 된다.In other words, the user can feel the inconvenience of using the camera because the user can run the reverse-phase conversion program one by one to convert the image taken in the reverse phase to a normal image, so that the user does not feel uncomfortable using the camera. Will rise.

이상에서와 같이, 본 발명은 스위칭 수단을 이용하여 영상이 역상으로 촬영되면 역상 변환 프로그램이 자동을 구동되면서 역상을 자동적으로 보정하여 정상적인 화상으로 디스플레이하기 때문에 사용자에서 편리함을 제공하는 효과가 있다.As described above, the present invention has an effect of providing convenience to the user because when the image is photographed in the reverse phase by using a switching means, the reverse phase conversion program is automatically driven and the reverse phase is automatically corrected and displayed as a normal image.

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카메라 본체 내에는 스위치가 설치되고 렌즈부 내에는 접속단자가 설치되어 렌즈부가 본체에 대해 힌지축을 중심으로 180°회전하게 되면 스위치 단자와 접속단자가 스위칭되면서 이 신호를 송신하여 통상의 역상 변환 프로그램을 작동시켜 역상을 정상적인 화상으로 자동 변환시키는 것을 특징으로 하는 컴퓨터용 카메라의 역상 자동 변환장치.A switch is installed in the camera body, and a connection terminal is installed in the lens unit. When the lens unit rotates 180 ° about the hinge axis with respect to the main body, the switch terminal and the connection terminal are switched to transmit this signal to perform a normal reverse phase conversion program. An inverted automatic conversion device for a computer camera, which is operated to automatically convert a reversed phase into a normal image. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 스위치는 본체 내의 인쇄회로기판에 부착 설치되어 전기적으로 연결되고, 접속단자는 힌지축과 결합되는 렌즈부의 결합부 외면에 부착된 것을 특징으로 하는 컴퓨터용 카메라의 역상 자동 변환장치.The reverse phase automatic conversion of a computer camera according to claim 1, wherein the switch is attached to the printed circuit board in the main body and electrically connected thereto, and the connection terminal is attached to an outer surface of a coupling part of the lens unit coupled to the hinge axis. Device. 상기 청구항 1항 또는 청구항 2항의 역상 자동 변환장치를 포함하여 구성된 것을 특징으로 하는 컴퓨터용 카메라.A computer camera comprising the reverse-phase automatic conversion device of claim 1 or 2.
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