RU192424U1 - Camcorder mechanical lens adjustment device - Google Patents

Abstract

The inventive utility model relates to measuring equipment and can be used to measure the speed of vehicles and the distance traveled by a vehicle in a control zone, reading state registration plates of vehicles, fixing the passage of vehicles in a control zone, fixing violations by vehicles of traffic rules movement (SDA). The device for adjusting the mechanical lens of the video camera contains an information processing unit connected via a cable to at least one video camera unit consisting of a digital video camera, a mechanical lens with a housing and a controller to which a control signal is transmitted from the information processing unit, a circuit board connected by fasteners with a mechanical lens housing on which control motors are mounted, driven by signals received from the controller , potentiometers with gears, driven gears for controlling the mechanical lens, meshed with driving gears for controlling the mechanical lens and gears of potentiometers providing feedback on the position of the driven gears for controlling the mechanical lens, as well as proximity limit switches, in addition, the device is equipped with an information processing unit image and sharpness control unit, while driven and driving gears controlling the mechanical lens of the fur nical connected to the motor control with the possibility of adjustment, and contactless limit switches installed in the extreme positions of the driven gear operate a mechanical lens rotation preventing mechanical driving the lens control gear to the extreme position. The technical result consists in increasing the accuracy and reliability of traffic violation data obtained using a video camera. 2 s.p. f-ly, 1 ill.

Description

The inventive utility model relates to a control and measuring technique and can be used to measure the speed of vehicles (TS) and the distance traveled by a vehicle (TS) in the control zone with reference to the coordinated time scale UTC (SU), reading and recognition of state registration signs (GRZ) of vehicles (TS), fixing the passage of all vehicles in the control zone, transmitting a continuous video stream, processing, storage and transmission in the established formats received photo / video and auxiliary data to the central server, fixing violations means of transport (TS) of traffic rules (SDA) at intersections, pedestrian crossings, railway crossings, it is also allowed to be used on the linear sections for two or more lanes.

A device for video recording and measuring the speed of a vehicle (TS) is provided, which comprises a vehicle for determining the presence of a vehicle, a video block with a video camera, a processor unit that determines the speed of the vehicle, a power tool connected to the indicated vehicle for determining the presence of a vehicle, a video block, and a processor unit, the device further comprises another means for determining the presence of vehicles, located at a fixed distance from the specified first means of determining the presence of vehicles and associated with the processor unit and the power supply, while the means for determining the presence of the vehicle is placed transversely to the direction of movement of the vehicle, and the video camera is placed in the direction of movement, according to the set of essential features, taken as an analog of the claimed utility model (see RU 136214 U1, class G08G1 / 00 published on 12/27/2013).

A disadvantage of the known device for video recording and measuring vehicle speed (TS) is the use, in addition to the main means of determining the presence of a vehicle, an additional device of a similar purpose with a duplicate function, which leads to a complication of the design and cost of the device.

A device is known for automated control over the observance of the rules of the road by vehicles, which includes a first video camera made with the possibility of photo and / or video recording of the state registration plate of a controlled vehicle (TS), a second video camera that is an overview, GLONASS signal receiver / GPS, control and visualization unit, made in the form of a monitor with the possibility of touch control of a functioning device, information processing unit and storage unit data, an electronic compass mounted stationary relative to the first video camera responsible for fixing the state registration plate of the controlled vehicle (TS) and transmitting to the information processing unit the numerical value of the deviations of this video camera from the north direction at the current time, while the information processing unit contains a module, determining the coordinates and speed of the fixed vehicle and receiving information from the first video camera, electronic compass and nick GLONASS / GPS signals the essential features taken as the closest analogue (prototype) of the claimed utility model (see. RU 127504 U1, CL G08G1 / 01, published. 04/27/2013).

A disadvantage of the known device for automated monitoring of compliance with traffic rules by vehicles is the increased likelihood of receiving erroneous data due to possible malfunctions in the joint operation of the electronic compass, GLONASS / GPS signal receiver and video cameras.

The technical problem to which the claimed utility model is directed is to increase the efficiency of the mechanical lens of the camcorder unit.

The technical result, which consists in increasing the accuracy and reliability of data on violations of traffic rules obtained using a video camera, is ensured by the fact that the device for adjusting the mechanical lens of the video camera contains an information processing unit connected via a cable to at least one video camera unit, consisting of from a digital video camera, a mechanical lens with a housing, and a controller to which a control signal, a circuit board, and connections are transmitted from the information processing unit mounted by means of fasteners with a mechanical lens housing, on which control motors are mounted, driven by signals received from the controller, potentiometers with gears, driven gears for controlling the mechanical lens, meshed with driving gears for controlling the mechanical lens and gears of potentiometers providing reverse communication on the position of the driven gears for controlling the mechanical lens, as well as contactless limit switches, optional oh, the device is equipped with an image and sharpness control unit installed in the information processing unit, while the driven and driving gears for controlling the mechanical lens are mechanically connected to the control motors with the possibility of adjustment, and the proximity switches are installed in the extreme positions of the driven gears for controlling the mechanical lens to prevent rotation drive gear control the mechanical lens to the extreme position.

In addition, at least one unit of the camcorder is equipped with an infrared spotlight.

In addition, the size of the control zone of at least one unit of the video camera is 15-50 m in length and 6.5-14 m in width.

The use of the inventive device for adjusting the mechanical lens of the video camera has several advantages, namely: firstly, due to the use of information processing units, video cameras and image and sharpness control in the device, its high resolution is ensured when

reading and recognition of state registration plates (GRZ) of vehicles (TS) (characteristic value - up to 90%);

determination of indicators of the limits of permissible absolute error of measuring the speed of vehicles in the control zone of a digital video camera (for example, the characteristic is in the range from 0 to 300 km / h - ± 2 km / h);

determining the measurement range of the distance traveled by vehicles in the control zone of a digital video camera (the value of the characteristic is from 0.1 m to 50 m);

determining the limits of the permissible absolute error of synchronization of the device’s time scale relative to the UTC (SU) time scale (characteristic value - ± 0.001 s);

secondly, the device

has the ability to use mechanical lenses with various characteristics;

has a long average life (at least 6 years with a round-the-clock operation);

has a large number of hours of MTBF (at least 20,000 hours);

has a large size control zone of a digital video camera (from 15-50 m in length and 6.5-14 m in width);

has compactness and low weight (no more than 20 kg);

possesses good indicators of power consumption (no more than 250 W);

it is installed at a height mainly inaccessible to vandals (5-10 m);

thirdly, the device does not require any special conditions during installation (fixing), which allows it to be fixed on any vertical flat or cylindrical surface (for example, on a standard lighting support located on the side of the road);

fourthly, it has the relative simplicity of design, consisting of standard and easily replaceable components.

The inventive utility model is illustrated by a graphic image (diagram) that most fully explains the essence of the proposed technical solution and the nature of the relationship between the elements of the device.

The device for adjusting the mechanical lens of the video camera contains an information processing unit 1 connected via a cable to at least one video camera unit 2, consisting of a digital video camera 3, a mechanical lens with a housing 4 and a controller 5, to which a control signal is transmitted from the information processing unit 1, a mounting plate 6 connected by means of fasteners (not shown) to the housing 4 of the mechanical lens, on which control motors 7 are mounted, driven by signals, the floor of learners from the controller 5, potentiometers 8 with gears 9, driven gears 10 for controlling a mechanical lens, meshed with driving gears 11 for controlling a mechanical lens and gears 9 for potentiometers 8, providing feedback on the position of driven gears 10 for controlling a mechanical lens, as well as non-contact end gears the switches 12, in addition, the device is equipped with an image and sharpness control unit 13 installed in the information processing unit 1, while the driven gears 10 and the leading gears 11 Board mechanical lens, mechanically connected to the motor control 7, with the possibility of adjustment, and contactless limit switches 12 mounted at the extreme positions of the driven gear 10 of the mechanical lens control rotation preventing mechanical lens control pinion 11 to the end position.

In addition, at least one unit 2 of the camera is equipped with an infrared spotlight 14.

In addition, the size of the control zone of at least one unit 2 of the video camera is 15-50 m in length and 6.5-14 m in width.

The device for adjusting the mechanical lens of the video camera, which can be mounted on any vertical flat or cylindrical surface, for example, on a standard lighting support located on the side of the road, contains an information processing unit 1 connected by means of a digital uncompressed video signal (HD-SDI or 3G-SDI) of a specialized cable with a length of up to 100 meters with at least one unit 2 of the video camera, with the help of which the scan of the control zone is the phenomenon and recognition of state registration plates of vehicles, determination of the exact time and geographical coordinates of the fixation of each vehicle, consisting of a digital video camera 3, a mechanical lens with a housing 4 and a controller 5, to which a control signal is transmitted from the information processing unit 1 (RS-485 interface ), at the same time, through a specialized cable, the unit 2 of the camera (24 V) is also supplied with power, a mounting plate 6 connected by means of fasteners (not shown, for example, bolts, screws) with a body 4 of a mechanical lens, on which control motors 7 are mounted, driven by signals received from the controller 5, potentiometers 8 with gears 9, driven gears 10 of the control of the mechanical lens, meshed with driving gears of 11 with a mechanical lens and gears 9 of potentiometers 8, providing feedback on the position of the driven gears 10 for controlling the mechanical lens, as well as contactless limit switches 12, supplement However, the device is equipped with an image and sharpness control unit 13 installed in the information processing unit 1, while the driven 10 and driving 11 gears for controlling the mechanical lens are mechanically connected to the control motors 7 with the possibility of adjustment, and the proximity switches 12 are installed in the extreme positions of the driven a gear 10 for controlling the mechanical lens to prevent the drive gear 11 for controlling the mechanical lens from turning to the extreme position.

At least one unit 2 of the camcorder, fixed stationary, is equipped with an infrared spotlight 14 to ensure full operation of the device in the dark or in adverse weather conditions (fog, low visibility). Also, if the length of the specialized cable to the unit 2 of the video camera of the device is more than 10 meters, it can be equipped with a lightning protection cable set (not shown).

The mechanical lens of the video camera of the device is adjusted by supplying it with driven gears 10 for controlling a mechanical lens, engaged with driving gears 11 for controlling a mechanical lens and gears 9 of potentiometers 8, and a mounting plate 6 with control motors 7 and potentiometers 8 is screwed onto the housing 4 of the mechanical lens.

When voltage is supplied from the controller 5 to the control motors 7, the driving gear 11 for controlling the mechanical lens moves the driven gear 10 for controlling the mechanical lens and gear 9 of the potentiometer 8. As a result, objects (vehicles located in the camera’s control zone are approached or removed, at the same time, the control zone is understood as the roadway, the parking or parking area of the vehicle), as well as the image sharpness control (block 13). Feedback on the position of the driven gears 10 for controlling the mechanical lens is carried out by means of potentiometers 8. In the extreme positions of the driven gears 10 for controlling the mechanical lens, contactless limit switches 12 are installed that do not allow the control motors 7 to rotate the drive gear 11 for controlling the mechanical lens to the extreme position.

As a result of the patent information search, not a single source of information was found containing the entire set of essential features of the claimed utility model, which allows us to conclude that it meets the patentability criteria of “novelty” and “industrial applicability”.

Claims (3)

1. A device for adjusting a mechanical lens of a video camera, comprising an information processing unit connected via a cable to at least one video camera unit consisting of a digital video camera, a mechanical lens with a housing and a controller to which a control signal is transmitted from the information processing unit, a circuit board connected by fasteners to the body of a mechanical lens on which control motors are mounted, driven by signals received from the control lera, potentiometers with gears, driven gears for controlling the mechanical lens, meshed with driving gears for controlling the mechanical lens and gears of potentiometers providing feedback on the position of the driven gears for controlling the mechanical lens, as well as contactless limit switches, in addition, the device is equipped with a processing unit information by the image and sharpness control unit, while the driven and driving gears of controlling the mechanical lens Mechanical Protection connected to the motor control with the possibility of adjustment, and contactless limit switches installed in the extreme positions of the driven gear operate a mechanical lens rotation preventing mechanical driving the lens control gear to the extreme position. 2. The device for adjusting the mechanical lens of a video camera according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one unit of the video camera is equipped with an infrared searchlight. 3. The device for adjusting the mechanical lens of the video camera according to claim 1, characterized in that the size of the control zone of at least one unit of the video camera is 15-50 m in length and 6.5-14 m in width.

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