RU2771574C2 - Filming apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: cinematography.

SUBSTANCE: filming apparatus installed on a surface comprises a body part with a body of the filming apparatus, including an upper wall, a lower wall, and side walls. One of the side walls comprises a connector, an upper assembly with a hole for the main objective, connected with the upper part of the body of the filming apparatus, a main camera. The main camera comprises the main objective located in the hole for the main objective and facing outward, a memory apparatus, a processor, a mounting assembly for mounting the filming apparatus on a surface, a connecting part for connecting the mounting assembly with the body part. The connecting part comprises a first connecting element coupled with the lower part of the body of the filming apparatus, a second connecting element coupled with the mounting assembly, a hinge joint between the first connecting element and the second connecting element, and a push button coupled with the hinge joint and intended for changing the angle of rotation between the first connecting element and the second connecting element by selectively locking the hinge joint at one of multiple working angles.

EFFECT: accurate determination of the current physical condition of the driver due to the image of the driver entered into the filming apparatus from various angular positions.

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Description

The technical field to which the invention belongs

[0001] The present technology generally relates to video surveillance devices.

State of the art

[0002] There are many electronic devices capable of monitoring various types of activities associated with a vehicle (or its driver) while it is in motion. Some of these electronic devices are on-board video recorders (DVRs) designed to continuously record the area of view in front of the vehicle, for example, to provide video evidence in the event of an accident. Other such electronic devices may be electronic devices for monitoring the current physical condition of the driver of the vehicle. The latter usually contain an on-board camera aimed at the driver driving the vehicle. Such an on-board camera may continuously receive image data associated with the driver (eg, images of his face) and then analyze this image data to detect certain signs of the driver's physical condition that can cause an increased risk of a traffic accident. For example, the on-board camera can detect signs of driver fatigue, drowsiness, or incapacity for work (for example, under the influence of alcohol or other substances). When such signs are detected, the on-board camera may sound an alarm informing the driver that his physical condition may not meet the requirements for driving a vehicle. Thus, the more accurately the on-board camera is able to detect signs of a driver's physical condition when driving a vehicle, the more effectively it can prevent traffic accidents.

[0003] To solve this technical problem, some prior art devices have been proposed.

[0004] Patent application US 20180026669 A1 "Phone Docking Station for Enhanced Driving Safety" ("Phone Docking Station for Enhanced Driving Safety", SEEING MACHINES Ltd., published 01/25/2018), is a mount (1) for fixing a mobile device (3) with a wireless transceiver (60) in a vehicle (5) with a driver. The mount (1) comprises a body (7) having a support structure (9) adapted for removable fastening of the mobile device (3) in a supported working position inside the vehicle (5).

The mount (1) also contains an electrical interface (25) for connecting to an external power source, located so as to use an additional electrical connector (27) of the mobile device (3) to supply power to the mobile device (3) when it is in the working position . The mount (1) and the mobile device (3) together form a lighting device (29, 31) and a first camera (33), which cooperate to obtain certain information about the driver's state.

[0005] CN Patent 207078088 U "A Kind of Drive Recorder of Adjustable Angle" (issued 03/09/2018) is an adjustable angle vehicle event data recorder containing a mounting a panel with intermediate holes located at the bottom of the rack with a certain distance between the holes, to which the lower part of the mounting plate equipped with the first motor is connected, while the lower part of the output shaft of the first motor is provided with a connecting plate, the connecting plate is connected with the mounting bracket, the mounting bracket in connection has a base, the base is connected to the mounting pad, the side of the mounting pad is equipped with a camera, and the side of the mounting bracket is equipped with a group of switches for control. In this variable angle vehicle event data recorder, the user operates one group of adjustment buttons, and the group of switches controls the operation of the first motor to adjust the shooting angle of the left and right sides of the camera. The user acts on another group of adjustment buttons, while the group of switches controls the operation of the second motor, adjusting the upper and lower shooting angle of the camera. Management is implemented relatively simply and user-friendly.

Disclosure of invention

[0006] The purpose of the present technology is to eliminate at least some of the shortcomings of prior solutions.

[0007] The developers of the present technology believe that the indicators associated with the current physical state of the driver can be determined more accurately if the image data associated with the driver comes from different angles of the on-board camera relative to its mounting base.

[0008] In addition, the developers have found that activity in the area around the vehicle and, for example, the actions of a passenger also significantly increase the risk of traffic accidents, so the ability of the on-board camera to receive an appropriate additional image can contribute to more effective prevention of traffic accidents. To this end, the onboard camera is further capable of generating an alarm based on the results of an analysis (which may be continuous) of image data associated with the driver and additional data associated with the driver's environment (eg, passengers).

[0009] Therefore, non-limiting embodiments of the present technology are directed to the implementation of a filming device containing a processor, a main camera and a mechanical connecting part that provides an adjustable angular position of the main camera relative to the mounting base of the filming device, as well as an interface connector for an additional camera controlled by the processor, which allows the processor to process at least two independent image data streams, one from the primary camera and one from the secondary camera.

[0010] Thus, in accordance with the first broad aspect of the present technology, a surface-mounted imaging device is implemented. The filming device comprises: a body part containing the body of the filming device, including top, bottom and side walls, wherein at least one of the side walls contains a connector; an upper assembly connected to the upper part of the body of the shooting device and containing an opening for the main lens; a main camera including a main lens mounted in the main lens hole and facing outward from it; Memory device; a processor connected to the storage device and the main camera and capable of receiving from the main camera the first data representing the area around the filming device; mounting unit for mounting the camera on the surface; a connecting part connecting the mounting unit with the body part and containing the first connecting element associated with the lower part of the body of the shooting device, the second connecting element associated with the mounting unit, the swivel between the first connecting element and the second connecting element and a push button associated with the swivel and designed to change the angle of rotation between the first connecting element and the second connecting element by selectively fixing the swivel at one of the plurality of operating angles.

[0011] In some embodiments of the recording device, one of the side walls of its housing has a hole for a microphone, the shooting device further comprises a microphone located in the microphone hole, facing outward and connected to the processor, and receiving the first data further includes receiving an audio signal, associated with the driver or passenger of the vehicle using this microphone.

[0012] In some implementations of the camera device, the processor may be connected via a connector to an additional non-smart camera.

[0013] In some implementations of the filming device, the processor is able to control an additional camera.

[0014] In some embodiments of the filming device, the processor is further capable of receiving second data representing the area around the additional camera from the additional camera, analyzing the first and second data, based on the analysis result indicative of a security related event, recording using the main and/ or additional camera data indicating this security event for a predetermined period of time, forming a data packet, and storing this data packet in a storage device.

[0015] In some embodiments of the imaging device, the surface is part of the vehicle, the main camera is for monitoring activities associated with the driver of the vehicle, and the safety event is associated with the state of the driver.

[0016] In some embodiments of the filming device, the driver's condition is a state of drowsiness, fatigue, or intoxication.

[0017] In some embodiments of the filming device, the processor is capable of generating an alarm corresponding to a security event.

[0018] In some embodiments of the filming device, the alarm is a visual and/or audible signal.

[0019] In some embodiments of the filming device, at least one of the side walls has a light hole for a light source, while generating an alarm signal involves turning on the light source.

[0020] In some embodiments of the filming device, at least one of the side walls of the housing of the filming device contains a speaker hole, while the filming device additionally contains a speaker located in the speaker hole, and the generation of an alarm signal includes playing a predetermined sequence by the speaker sounds.

[0021] In some embodiments of the imaging device, the surface is part of the vehicle, the additional camera is for monitoring activities associated with the vehicle occupant, and the safety event is associated with that occupant's behavior.

[0022] In some embodiments of the imaging device, the surface is part of the vehicle, the secondary camera is for monitoring the area around the vehicle, and the safety event is traffic related.

[0023] In some implementations of the filming device, the processor is able to connect to the server via a communication line and stream the first or second data to the server.

[0024] In some embodiments of the camera device, one of the side walls of the camera body includes a card slot hole, the camera device further comprises a SIM card slot located in the card slot hole, and the communication channel between the server and the processor is SIM-based. card inserted into the SIM card slot.

[0025] In some embodiments of the filming device, it further comprises a slot for a removable non-volatile memory card located in the hole for the card slot, and the storage device includes a removable non-volatile memory card inserted into the slot for the removable non-volatile memory card.

[0026] In some embodiments, the imaging device further comprises an infrared filter mounted on the primary lens and an infrared light source.

[0027] In some implementations of the shooting device, it further comprises a dark cover mounted on the main lens.

[0028] In some embodiments of the filming device, the processor is further capable of wirelessly connecting to at least one electronic device.

[0029] In some implementations of the camera device, the wireless interface includes a wireless interface port on the top node of the camera device.

[0030] In some implementations of the filming device, the wireless interface is based on a barcode, a QR code, or a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag.

[0031] In some embodiments of the filming device, at least one of the side walls includes ventilation holes.

[0032] In the context of the present description, the term "electronic device" means any computer hardware capable of executing programs suitable for solving the task. In the context of the present description, the term "electronic device" implies that the device can function as a server for other electronic devices and client devices, however, this is not required in relation to the present technology. Thus, some (non-limiting) examples of electronic devices include personal computers (desktops, laptops, netbooks, etc.), smartphones and tablets, and network equipment such as routers, switches, and gateways. It should be understood that in this context, the fact that a device functions as an electronic device does not mean that it cannot function as a server for other electronic devices. The expression "electronic device" does not exclude the use of multiple electronic devices to receive, send, perform or initiate the execution of any task or request, the results of any tasks or requests, or the steps of any method described here.

[0033] In this application, the terms relating to the spatial orientation, such as forward, backward, up, down, left and right, correspond to the usual understanding of the user or operator of the filming device. Terms relating to spatial orientation, when describing or referring to elements or subsystems of a device separate from the device, should be understood as they are perceived after installation of these elements or subsystems in the device.

[0034] Each embodiment of the present technology relates to at least one of the above aspects, but not necessarily all of them. It should be understood that some aspects of the present technology related to the attempt to achieve the aforementioned goal may not be suitable for this purpose and/or may be suitable for other purposes not expressly mentioned here.

[0035] Additional and/or alternative features, aspects and advantages of implementing the present technology are explained in the following description, in the accompanying drawings and in the appended claims.

Brief description of the drawings

[0036] For a better understanding of the present technology, as well as its other aspects and additional features in the description, reference is made to the following attached drawings.

[0037] FIG. 1 is an axonometric view (top-front-left) of a camera device in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0038] FIG. 2 is an axonometric view (bottom-back-left) in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0039] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating at least some elements of the imaging device shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0040] FIG. 4 is a front view of the filming device shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0041] In FIG. 5 is a rear view of the filming device shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0042] FIG. 6 is a right side view of the filming device shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0043] FIG. 7 is a left side view of the filming device shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0044] FIG. 8 is a plan view of the filming device shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0045] FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the pickup device shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0046] FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a method for monitoring vehicle related activities performed by the camera device shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

Implementation of the invention

[0047] FIG. 1, 2, and 3 show a filming device 100 including a housing 102 and a mounting assembly 104, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0048] In accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the filming device 100 can be placed by its operator on a supporting surface (not shown), for example, on one of the internal surfaces (in particular, on the windshield) of a vehicle (not shown) using the node 104 attachment. To do this, the camera 100 is typically mounted in front of the driver (in the direction of travel of the vehicle) and faces the driver of the vehicle (both not shown) and can (1) receive data from the area (not shown) around the camera 100, (2 ) analyze the received data and (3) in response to the result of the analysis indicating a security event, perform an action corresponding to that security event.

[0049] As used herein, the term “safety event” broadly refers to an event associated with an increased risk of an accident for a vehicle, which may be caused by the current physical condition of the driver or the current traffic situation associated with the unsafe behavior of other participants. road traffic (eg other vehicles, pedestrians, etc.).

[0050] The structure and operation of the filming device 100 are further described in the sections on the body portion 102 and its mounting assembly 104.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 1, 2, and 3, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the body portion 102 includes a camera body 108 for housing a plurality of hardware elements to implement the aforementioned functions of the camera 100, as described below. The camera body 108 is covered by the top assembly 106. It should be noted that some hardware elements are omitted from FIG. 3 for clarity and ease of description and related drawings.

[0052] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the camera body 108 includes a plurality of side walls 109 and a bottom portion 209. As will be appreciated, the plurality of side walls 109 forms an open, convex surface, the horizontal cross section of which, parallel to the top node 106, has square shape with rounded corners.

[0053] According to non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the plurality of sidewalls 109 may include various openings and connectors (not separately indicated) for accommodating at least some elements of the plurality of hardware elements of the filming device 100 and for connecting external devices thereto, as in more detail described below. For example, the plurality of sidewalls 109 may include a power connector 112 for connecting the filming device 100 to an external power source and to one or more electronic devices (eg, a smartphone or tablet, not shown separately) using a wired connection. It is contemplated that the plurality of sidewalls 109 may have additional connectors (not shown) within the scope of the present technology.

[0054] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, in order to provide efficient air cooling of the plurality of hardware elements of the filming device 100, the upper assembly 106 and/or the body 108 of the filming device may include a plurality of vents 309. The plurality of vents 309 may vary in shape and the number of openings to ensure the necessary air exchange between the body 108 of the filming device and the external environment. By way of example, and not limitation, a plurality of vents may be provided in at least one wall of the plurality of side walls 109 substantially covering its surface.

[0055] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the top node 106 includes a protrusion 307 located in the downward direction from it, as well as locking recesses 306 located on its outer surface for attaching the top node 106 to the camera body 108 during assembly body portion 102 of the camera 100. The protrusion 307 can be made in the form of a square protrusion, but other variants of its shape are also possible.

[0056] The camera body 108 may include locking projections 308 located along the top of the camera body 108 on the inner surfaces of the plurality of side walls 109 and protruding inwardly relative to them. In addition, by inserting the locking tabs 308 into the locking recesses 306, the top assembly 106 can be attached to (and releasably lockable to) the camera body 108 such that the tab 307 is surrounded by the inner surface of the camera body 108. It is assumed that the number of locking recesses 306 may be equal to the number of locking protrusions 308. It should be noted that the number of locking protrusions 308 may vary in some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, containing, for example, one, two or three protrusions along each wall of the set side walls 109.

[0057] In addition, it should be noted that prior to attaching the top assembly 106 to the camera body 108, the locking recesses 306 may be aligned with the locking projections 308. To do this, the top assembly 106 may further include support ribs 310 protruding downward from the inside of the projection 307 The camera body 108 may further include rails 312 positioned at the rounded corners defined by the plurality of side walls 109 and projecting over the plurality of side walls 109 of the camera body 108. Thus, alignment of the locking recesses 306 of the top assembly 106 with the locking projections 308 of the camera body 108 can be achieved when the support ribs 310 of the former engage the guides 312 of the latter. In addition, the guides 312, when inserted into the upper assembly 106, provide additional horizontal fixation relative to the body 108 of the filming device.

[0058] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the lower portion 209 of the camera body 108 may be formed in the camera body 108 by tapering a plurality of side walls 109 in a downward direction. Thus, the lower part 209 may form a cone-shaped protrusion 208 located in its center and projecting outward from it. Thus, the mounting assembly 104 may fit into the tapered projection 208 of the lower portion 209 to connect the body portion 102 to the mounting assembly 104.

[0059] It is also contemplated that the top assembly 106 and the camera body 108 may further include mounting members 314 protruding inwardly from the camera body 108 (eg, to accommodate a plurality of camera hardware elements 100). In general, the implementation of each of the mounting elements 314 may depend on a corresponding element from a variety of hardware elements, however, by way of example, and not limitation, the mounting elements 314 may include mounting flanges, tabs defining respective screw holes, mounting brackets, and etc. It is also contemplated that the support ribs 310 may be used to mount at least a portion of the plurality of hardware elements of the filming device 100.

[0060] In addition, it is contemplated that some of the plurality of hardware elements of the camera 100 described below may be implemented as chips, and thus may be located on one or more printed circuit boards. In such embodiments, the camera body 108 may be associated with mounting elements 314 placed therein for mounting a plurality of hardware elements of the camera 100.

[0061] First of all, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the filming device 100 may include a processor (not shown). When assembling the filming device, the processor is connected to the top node 106 (for example, via a wired connection).

[0062] It should be noted that in some embodiments of the present technology, the processor may include one or more processors and/or one or more microcontrollers that execute software instructions and perform operations associated with the operation of the filming device 100. In various non-limiting embodiments of the present technology the processor may be implemented as a single-chip or multi-chip microcircuit and/or other electrical elements, including one or more integrated circuits and printed circuit boards. The processor may further comprise a cache unit for temporarily storing instructions, data, or additional computer information locally. By way of example, the processor may include one or more processors or one or more controllers dedicated to specific processing tasks in the filming device 100, or one multifunctional processor or controller.

[0063] In addition, the explicit use of the term "processor" or "controller" should not be construed as referring solely to hardware capable of executing software, and may, among other things, mean digital signal processor (DSP) hardware, a network processor, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), programmable logic array (FPGA), software ROM, RAM, and non-volatile memory.

[0064] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the filming device 100 may include a communication module (not shown). The communication module may implement one of the communication protocols (wireless or wired) that allows the processor to connect to other electronic devices or remote servers. Various embodiments of the communication module include, but are not limited to, a Bluetooth™ communication module, a UART™ communication module, a Wi-Fi™ communication module, an LTE™ communication module, and the like.

[0065] According to non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, communication between the processor and other elements of a plurality of hardware elements, such as a communication module, as well as communication between them, can be implemented over one or more internal and / or external buses (such as, for example, PCI bus, USB bus, NE 1394 Firewire bus, SCSI bus, Serial-ATA bus, etc.) with which the corresponding hardware element of the capture device 100 is electronically coupled.

[0066] The following describes the configuration, elements and assembly method of the upper node 106.

[0067] In accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the upper node 106 may perceive light reflected from objects located in the area around the camera, generating main image data representing them (also referred to here as first image data). For example, in those non-limiting embodiments of the present technology where the camera 100 is located on the support surface so that it is directed towards the driver of the vehicle, the main image data may represent the driver's current facial expression. However, in other non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, where the camera 100 is located on the support surface so that it is directed outward of the vehicle, the main image data may represent the area around the vehicle (not shown).

[0068] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the filming device 100 may include a main image sensor (not shown) connected to the processor. In general, the main image sensor under the control of the processor is capable of generating image data by converting incoming light into electrical signals. Non-limiting implementations of the main image sensor may include, for example, a charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor and a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor.

[0069] In some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the main image sensor may generate image data in the form of a sequence of images acquired at a predetermined time interval. In other non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the image data may comprise video image data continuously recorded by the main image sensor for a predetermined period of time.

[0070] In a specific non-limiting example, the main image sensor may be implemented as a CMOS image sensor manufactured by Sony Semiconductor Solutions, 4-14-1 Asahi-cho, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa, 243-0014, Japan. It should be understood that the main image sensor may be implemented in any other suitable hardware.

[0071] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the filming device 100 may include a main camera lens (not shown). In general, the main camera lens may include an optical assembly configured to receive and focus incoming light reflected from the scene (such as the area around the camera) to direct it to the main image sensor for further processing. In addition, it can be said that the particular configuration (e.g., spatial curvature and dimensions) of the main camera lens determines the field of view (both horizontally and vertically) of the camera 100, which can be, in accordance with various non-limiting embodiments of the present technology , 55 to 80 degrees in all directions.

[0072] Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 3, the main camera lens can be mounted at the top node 106 to form main image data representing the area around the camera. In this regard, in some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the upper assembly 106 may include on its outer surface an upper recess 316, as well as a hole 317 for mounting the main camera lens.

[0073] Some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology have been developed based on the assumption that the main image data generated by the main image sensor when receiving incoming light with a certain wavelength spectrum, such as infrared (IR) spectrum, may contain a slight image noise ( caused, for example, by the Sun or other light sources, or, on the contrary, insufficient illumination) compared to light in the visible spectrum.

[0074] Thus, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, in order to filter visible light from the incoming light stream received by the main camera lens, the top assembly 106 may further comprise an IR filter 110 that can be flush mounted (i.e., at the same level in the vertical direction) in the upper recess 316.

[0075] In general, the IR filter 110 is a bandpass optical filter that transmits electromagnetic radiation of various parts of the IR spectrum, for example, from 700 nm to 1650 nm, from 700 nm to 790 nm, from 800 nm to 890 nm, etc. .

[0076] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the surface of the IR filter 110 may have an opaque coating that hides the main camera lens so that it is not visually recognizable by the driver or passenger when the camera 100 is installed in the vehicle. It should be noted that such masking may be achieved by other means (such as a separate cover, etc.).

[0077] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the imaging device 100 may further comprise an IR light source (not shown) coupled to the processor. This allows you to increase the resolution of the main image data obtained from the area around the camera.

[0078] In general, an IR light source is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation of a given (operating) wavelength of the IR spectrum. For example, the IR light source may comprise one or more IR LEDs with an operating wavelength of approximately 850 nm. Alternatively, the IR light source may comprise one or more IR LEDs with an operating wavelength of approximately 940 nm. As another example, the IR light source may comprise one or more IR LEDs operable over a predetermined wavelength range, such as 700 nm to 1000 nm.

[0079] Thus, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the top node 106 can accommodate an IR light source in a corresponding one or more holes 319 for IR LEDs in the top recess 316. One or more holes 319 for IR The LEDs may be positioned behind the main camera lens hole 317 as shown in FIG. 3, however, this is not required in various embodiments of the present technology. For example, in some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, one or more IR LED holes 319 may be located in front of and/or to the side of the main camera lens hole 317. In other non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, one or more IR LED holes 319 may be present in at least one wall of the plurality of side walls 109 of the camera body 108.

[0080] Thus, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, during operation of the imaging device 100, the processor is capable of (1) causing an infrared source to emit light toward an area around the camera to detect one or more objects therein, and (2) generating by the main image sensor of the main image data after receiving through the lens of the main camera at least a portion of this emitted light reflected from one or more objects in the area around the camera.

[0081] The following describes the configuration and elements of the housing 108 of the filming device.

[0082] In general, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the equipment in the camera body 108 is capable of (1) receiving additional data from at least the area around the camera, (2) analyzing the main image data and additional data to detect in them indications of a security related event, and (3) generate an alarm based on the corresponding analysis result indicative of a security related event.

[0083] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the additional data may comprise audio data and additional image data (also referred to herein as second image data).

[0084] FIG. 1 and 3, a plurality of sidewalls 109 of the body of the camera 108 are shown, which may include a sub-camera connector 116 coupled to a processor, through which the processor can be connected to a sub-camera (not shown).

[0085] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the secondary camera may not be a smart camera. In the context of the present technology, the term "non-smart camera device" means a camera device that includes an image sensor and a corresponding optical assembly for generating image data, but does not include a separate processor for independently controlling them. In other words, the non-smart camera device does not have a separate (dedicated) processor, for example, capable of causing the image sensor to generate appropriate image data for further processing and analysis. Therefore, to provide control of the additional camera, an external processor is required, to which a device that is not a smart camera can be connected, for example, through an appropriate wired connection.

[0086] Thus, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the secondary camera may comprise an additional image sensor and a secondary camera lens, for example implemented similarly to the primary image sensor and primary camera lens, respectively. In addition, the processor of the pickup device 100 can be connected to the sub camera via the sub camera connector 116 to be controlled by the processor to form and process sub image data. Like the main image data acquired by the main capturing device (main camera), the sub image data may be a sequence of images or video data.

[0087] In some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the additional imaging device may also be mounted on a support surface, such as one or another interior surface of the vehicle, and may be directed outward of the vehicle. Thus, the sub-image data may represent the area around the vehicle.

[0088] In other non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the sub-camera may be pointed at a vehicle occupant and therefore the sub-image data may represent the occupant's current facial expression.

[0089] The implementation of the sub-camera connector 116 typically depends on the particular implementation of the sub-camera, and in some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the sub-camera connector 116 may be implemented as a miniature coaxial connector (MCX, micro coaxial connector) to receive, for example, sub-camera data. images up to 1080p (1080 progressive scan lines) at up to 30 frames per second.

[0090] As shown in FIG. 6 and 7, for receiving audio data, two opposite walls of the plurality of side walls 109 may include a first microphone opening 120 and a second microphone opening 420 in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology. Further, the first microphone opening 120 and the second microphone opening 420 may be circular in shape.

[0091] It should be noted that the location of the opening 120 for the first microphone and the opening 420 for the second microphone in the respective walls of the plurality of side walls 109 is not limited - they can also be offset to the upper assembly 106 of the filming device 100 and centered horizontally on the respective two opposite walls of a plurality of side walls 109, as an example according to a specific non-limiting embodiment.

[0092] Accordingly, in these embodiments, the imaging device 100 may further comprise at least two microphones (not shown) mounted in the first microphone hole 120 and the second microphone hole 420, respectively, and coupled to the processor. Accordingly, the processor may receive and analyze audio data received from at least one microphone. For example, the audio data may indicate words spoken by the driver or passenger of the vehicle.

[0093] Thus, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the camera processor 100 is capable of (1) receiving main image data from the main image sensor, (2) receiving sub image data from the secondary image sensor, (3) receiving audio data from at least one of the two microphones, and (4) analyze the received data for signs of a security event.

[0094] To this end, to analyze the data of the main and/or additional image according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor may have access to one or more computer vision algorithms or the ability to run them. As an example, the processor may execute a computer vision algorithm for image classification, a computer vision algorithm for object detection, a computer vision algorithm for object tracking, a computer vision algorithm for semantic segmentation, and the like. Other computer vision algorithms may also be used by the processor for data processing. images within the scope of this technology.

[0095] Thus, as previously mentioned, the camera 100 can be pointed at the driver of the vehicle (both not shown), whereby the main image data can represent the driver's facial expression. Therefore, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor is able to analyze the base image data to detect one or more indications of the driver's current physical state that may be causing a safety related event. As an example, the processor may determine that the driver's eyes have been closed or squinted for a predetermined period of time, which may indicate that the driver is tired or sleepy. In another example, the processor may determine that the pupils of the driver's eyes have been dilated more than normal for a predetermined period of time, which may be indicative of the driver's alcohol or drug intoxication.

[0096] In addition, since the additional camera device may be directed outward of the vehicle, and the additional image data may represent the area around the vehicle, the processor may, for example, determine that the driver is about to pass through an intersection at a red light. In another example, the processor may detect that the driver systematically crosses the stop lines at a traffic light or does not maintain a distance from another vehicle moving in front. In addition, in those embodiments where the additional camera device is pointed at a vehicle occupant, the processor may determine, based on the occupant's current facial expression, the occupant's current physical state, such as alcohol or over-excitement.

[0097] Finally, the processor may analyze the audio data for peaks (or troughs) in loudness, which may indicate driver or passenger emotionality, for example. In another example, the processor may determine that the vehicle is unusually quiet, which may indicate that the driver has fallen asleep or is in a life-threatening condition, such as a heart attack.

[0098] As previously mentioned, the processor is further capable of generating an alarm if it detects signs of a security related event. According to non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the alarm may be a visual signal or an audible signal.

[0099] Thus, as shown in FIG. 3, 6, and 7, two opposite walls of the plurality of side walls 109 may respectively comprise a first light hole 118 and a second light hole 418, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0100] In some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the first light hole 118 and the second light hole 418 may have a rectangular shape extending vertically along the respective two opposite walls of the plurality of side walls 109. In addition, the first light hole 118 and the second light hole 418 may be centered horizontally on respective two opposite walls of the plurality of side walls 109 as defined in the embodiments of the present technology shown in the drawings.

[0101] In those non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, where two opposite walls of the plurality of side walls 109 comprise a first microphone opening 120 and a second microphone opening 420, as well as a first light opening 118 and a second light opening 418, these first light opening 118 and the second light hole 418 may be located below the first microphone hole 120 and the second microphone hole 420, respectively. However, in other non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the location of the first light hole 118 and the second light hole 418 is not limited to a plurality of side walls 109.

[0102] Thus, the camera 100 may further comprise at least two light sources, such as a first light source 320 and a second light source 322, coupled to the processor of the camera 100 and located in the first light hole 118 and the second light hole 418 The first light source 320 and the second light source 322 can be installed in the camera body 108 using a corresponding plurality of mounting holes 324.

[0103] According to some non-limiting embodiments, to attract the driver's attention, the processor is able to turn on the first light source 320 and/or the second light source 322 upon detecting signs of a safety related event. The manner in which the processor turns on the first light source 320 and/or the second light source 322 is not limited and may include, for example, making at least one light source fade in, fade out, blink, or the like. Other modes of operation of the first light source 320 and the second light source 322 may also be used within the scope of the present technology.

[0104] In some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the first light source 320 and/or the second light source 322 may comprise a plurality of LEDs corresponding to different colors of emitted light, such as, for example, red, green, and blue.

[0105] In specific non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the first light source 320 and/or the second light source 322 may be implemented as an LED manufactured by Kingbright Company, LLC, 225 Brea Canyon Road, City of Industry, CA 91789, USA. It should be understood that the light sources can be implemented on any other suitable equipment.

[0106] As shown in FIG. 1 and 4, one or more of the plurality of side walls 109 of the camera body 108 may include a speaker grill 114 in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0107] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the speaker grille 114 may be a plurality of holes forming a rectangular shape (however, other shapes are possible). In addition, the speaker grille 114 may be horizontally centered on a corresponding wall of the plurality of side walls 109.

[0108] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the filming device 100 may further include a speaker (not shown) coupled to the processor of the filming device 100 and mounted inside the housing 108 of the filming device. Accordingly, the speaker grille 114 outputs the audio signal generated by the speaker.

[0109] Thus, in some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor, upon detecting signs of a safety event, may cause the speaker to play a predetermined sequence of sounds to attract the driver's attention.

[OH] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor, after generating an alarm, is further capable of recording data indicative of a security related event for a predetermined period of time (for example, several seconds to several minutes). To do this, the processor may use a primary image sensor and/or a secondary image sensor, as well as at least one microphone. Thus, the processor, after detecting signs of a safety related event, can record data related to the driver, passenger and/or area around the vehicle for a predetermined period of time. In this manner, the processor may generate a data packet that may subsequently be stored, transmitted to one or more electronic devices (such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc., which may be associated with the operator of the filming device 100), or sent to streaming to a remote server in accordance with various embodiments of the present technology.

[0111] As shown in FIG. 2, 3, and 5, one or more walls of the plurality of side walls 109 may include a card slot opening 204 in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology. In the depicted embodiments, the card slot opening 204 has an oval shape, horizontally elongated and centered along the respective wall of the plurality of side walls 109. However, it should be understood that the shape of the card slot opening 204 may vary depending on the particular card slot, accommodated therein, and thus, other shapes of the card slot opening 204 may be provided in one or more walls of the plurality of side walls 109 within the scope of the present technology.

[0112] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the card slot opening 204 may receive a removable non-volatile memory card slot 326 that may be connected to the processor of the camera device 100. In this case, the removable non-volatile memory card slot 326 may a removable non-volatile memory card is inserted, which can later be used by the processor of the filming device 100 to store a data packet containing data indicative of a security related event. A non-limiting example of a removable non-volatile memory card may be implemented as a Secure Digital™ (SD™) card, however, other removable non-volatile memory card formats may be used by a processor to store a data packet within the scope of the present technology.

[0113] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the filming device 100 may further comprise a SIM card slot (not shown) connected to the processor, which may be located in the card slot hole 204. According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, card slot opening 204 may simultaneously accommodate both a removable non-volatile memory card slot 326 and a SIM card slot.

[0114] A SIM card capable of providing a network connection (e.g., an LTE connection) to the filming device 100 may be inserted into the SIM card slot. transmitting to a remote server data indicating a security event and recorded by the primary and/or secondary image sensor, as well as at least one microphone. In other non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, a processor may use the network connection thus provided to transmit a data packet to a given electronic device.

[0115] As shown in FIG. 2, 3, and 5, the camera 100 may further include a function button 202 accessible through a function button opening 206 located in a plurality of side walls 109, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology.

[0116] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the function button opening 206 may have a substantially rectangular shape extending horizontally along one wall of the plurality of side walls 109. In addition, the function button opening 206 may be horizontally centered on the corresponding wall of the plurality of sidewalls 109. In those non-limiting embodiments of the present technology where the card slot opening 204 and the function button opening 206 are located in the same wall of the plurality of sidewalls 109, the function button opening 206 may be located above the opening 204 for the card slot, and both holes can be aligned horizontally with respect to each other.

[0117] The function button 202 may be mounted within the camera body 108 in the function button hole 206 using an appropriate mounting assembly 328. In addition, the function button 202 may be coupled to the processor of the camera 100 and thus, in accordance with certain non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, it may be implemented as a programmable (or otherwise programmatically defined) button. In this regard, the function button 202 may trigger multiple actions in response to specific predetermined patterns of pressing it, such as long presses, short presses, or combinations thereof.

[0118] Thus, in some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the function button 202 is capable of (1) turning the camera device 100 on and off, (2) resetting the processor configuration of the camera device 100, (3) performing actions on a removable non-volatile memory card (for example, , formatting it) and (4) initiate a wireless connection (such as a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection) with the specified electronic device. Other actions performed using the function button 202 may be determined by the processor of the filming device 100 within the scope of the present technology.

[0119] Thus, using the function button 202, the processor of the filming device 100 is able to establish a wireless connection with a given electronic device to transmit a data packet to it, including data indicative of a security related event.

[0120] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the upper assembly 106 or camera body 108 may include a wireless interface port (not shown) connected to the processor of the camera device 100. In these embodiments, the wireless interface port may be associated with local wireless interface and, therefore, can provide a local wireless connection between the processor and a given electronic device.

[0121] In some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the local wireless interface port may be a barcode or QR code (both not shown) associated with the filming device 100. Thus, in these embodiments, a local wireless connection may be initiated by scanning code by a given electronic device using suitable software for reading a barcode or a QR code, respectively.

[0122] In other non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, a wireless interface port may be implemented as a short-range radio frequency communication (NFC) tag (not shown) associated with the filming device 100. To do this, a local wireless connection between the processor and a given electronic device may be established by placing the electronic device at a predetermined distance from the NFC tag (and thus from the camera 100).

[0123] Accordingly, the processor may transmit the data packet to the electronic device via the local wireless connection thus established, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology. Mounting assembly

[0124] In accordance with non-limiting embodiments of the present invention, the mounting assembly 104 may provide for (1) mounting the filming device 100 on the support surface and (2) adjusting the angular position of the upper assembly 106 with respect to the support surface.

[0125] As shown in FIG. 2, 3, and 4, the mounting assembly 104 may include a first connector 122, in accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present invention. The first connecting element 122 may be positioned and secured to the tapered ledge 208 of the lower portion 209 of the body 108 of the filming device. Thus, the first connecting element 122 is able to connect the body part 102 and the mounting assembly 104.

[0126] In accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the first connecting element 122 can be connected to the lower part 209 of the housing 108 of the filming device using a plurality of cylindrical protrusions 330, where each protrusion or some protrusions of the plurality of cylindrical protrusions 330 contain corresponding holes for screw.[0127] In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, 3, and 4, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present invention, the mounting assembly 104 may further comprise a second connector 124. The second connector 124 may include a base plate 332 and a base protrusion 334 located upward from it. In some non-limiting embodiments of the present invention, the second connecting element 124 may contain an internal cavity (not separately indicated) in which additional structural elements of the mounting assembly 104 can be placed, as described below.

[0128] Thus, the second connecting member 124 may include an adhesive disc 212 mounted on the base plate 332 to secure the mounting assembly 104 to the support surface. This connection can also be made, for example, with a suction cup. In alternative non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the base plate 332 of the second connector 124 may provide other means of securing the camera 100 to the support surface, such as with screws, etc.

[0129] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the first connecting element 122 and the second connecting element 124 may be connected to each other by a swivel (not separately indicated). As shown in FIG. 3 and 6, the protrusion 334 of the base of the second connector 124 may include a hinge hole 336 for a hinge screw 338 that provides a hinge connection between the first connector 122 and the second connector 124. Thus, the first connector 122 can change its angular position relative to the second connector. element 124 by turning around the hinge screw 338.

[0130] As shown in FIG. 1, 3, and 8, according to non-limiting embodiments of the present invention, the mounting assembly 104 may further comprise a locking mechanism 340 for selectively changing the angular position of the first connector 122 relative to the second connector 124. In a specific non-limiting embodiment, such a selective change is achieved, for example, by pressing the button 126. As will be understood, the locking mechanism 340 may fit into the cavity of the second coupling element 124 and may further comprise an internal support plate 342 and a locking lug 346 extending upwardly therefrom.

[0131] The inner base plate 342 may include a plurality of holes 344 for corresponding screws to flush the locking mechanism 340 into the cavity of the second coupling member 124. In addition, in accordance with certain non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the inner base plate 342 may comprise at least one guide 354 located upwards from it and allowing the locking lug 346 to slide on the inner base plate 342.

[0132] In some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the locking protrusion 346 may include a gear mechanism 348 located in the cavity of the second connecting element (for example, in the corresponding gear mechanism installed therein) and determining the sets of angular positions of the first connecting element 122 relative to the second connecting element 124 To this end, the base protrusion 334 may include a push button hole 350 for receiving a push button 126 and a push spring 352.

[0133] Thus, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, pressing the button 126 may cause compression of the pressure spring 352, which, in turn, may cause the lock mechanism 349 to slide along one or more guides 354 along the inner support plate 342, releasing the gear mechanism 348 and allowing the first connector 122 to freely rotate relative to the second connector 124. When the button 126 is released, the gear mechanism 348 locks the first connector 122 in a selected position from a plurality of angular positions relative to the second connector 124.

[0134] Thus, the operator of the camera 100 can change the angular position of the upper assembly 106 (and, accordingly, the lens of the main camera) with respect to the support surface on which the camera 100 is mounted, defining an appropriate field of view around the camera. For example, the operator of the camera 100 may adjust the angular position of the top assembly 106 to more accurately capture certain features associated with the driver.

[0135] In some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor of the filming device 100 is capable of performing a method 1000 for detecting a vehicle-related security event. Next, the method 1000 is described in more detail.

[0136] As previously mentioned, in accordance with certain non-limiting embodiments of the present invention, the camera 100 may be mounted on a support surface, such as one of the interior surfaces (e.g., windshield) of a vehicle (not shown) using an adhesive disk 212 located on the mounting node 104. In some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the filming device 100 may be mounted so that it is directed towards the driver (not shown) of the vehicle. In other non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the camera 100 may be installed inside a vehicle and face the outside of the vehicle.

[0137] In addition, through the articulation (not shown separately) provided by the hinge screw 338 and the push button 126, the operator of the camera 100 can adjust the angular position of the body portion 102 with respect to the supporting surface, defining a field of view around the camera 100. For example, the operator can select one of a variety of angular positions, determined by the gear mechanism 348, for the first connecting element 122 (connected to the body portion 102) relative to the second connecting element 124 (attached to the supporting surface) so that the upper assembly 106 is directed towards driver's face.

[0138] In addition, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the plurality of side walls 109 of the camera body 108 may include a secondary camera connector 116 to provide an appropriate communication path between the camera processor 100 and the secondary camera (not shown). In these embodiments, the secondary camera device may be a non-smart camera device, i. e. the secondary camera may not have a dedicated processor to control it. Thus, according to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor of the filming device 100 is capable of controlling an additional camera through an appropriate communication channel.

[0139] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, an additional camera can also be mounted on one of the interior surfaces of the vehicle so that it faces outside the vehicle or inside the vehicle. In specific, non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the additional camera may be mounted so that it is directed towards the face of a passenger (not shown) of the vehicle.

[0140] Finally, using the power connector 112, power can be supplied to the camera 100 or the sub camera, and using the function button 202, the camera 100 and the sub camera can be actuated (turned on), causing the processor to execute the method 1000 for detecting a vehicle related safety event as described below.

Step 1002: Receive first data from the main camera representing the area around the camera device.

[0141] In step 1002, the processor may cause the main image sensor of the capturing device 100 to generate main image data. The main image data represents the area around the camera, defined by the angular position of the camera 100 (in particular, the top node 106) with respect to the supporting surface. As previously mentioned, in those embodiments of the present technology where the top assembly 106 is directed towards the driver's face, the main image data may represent a certain facial expression of the driver.

[0142] In addition, by using at least one microphone of the pickup device 100 located in the first microphone hole 120 or the second microphone hole 420 located in the plurality of side walls 109, the processor can receive audio data. According to some non-limiting embodiments, the audio data may indicate words spoken by the driver or passenger of the vehicle.

Step 1004: Receive second data from the sub-camera representing the area around the sub-camera.

[0143] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, in step 1004, the processor of the camera 100 may cause the additional image sensor of the additional camera to generate additional image data. As mentioned earlier, depending on the installation of the additional camera in the vehicle, the additional image data may represent the facial expression of the passenger or the area around the vehicle. Step 1006: analysis of the first and second data.

[0144] In step 1006, the processor of the capture device 100 may analyze the received main image data, additional image data, and/or audio data.

[0145] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, in order to analyze main image data or sub image data, the processor of the capture device 100 may have access to or the ability to run one or more computer vision algorithms, as described above.

[0146] In addition, in some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor of the recording device 100 may analyze the audio data for loudness peaks and valleys that exceed respective predetermined thresholds. In other non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor may analyze other characteristics of the audio data, such as the corresponding frequency, amplitude, noise level, and the like. within a predetermined period of time after receiving an analysis result indicative of this security event, with the formation of a data packet.

[0147] In accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor of the filming device 100 may detect signs of a vehicle-related safety event at step 1008 and perform an appropriate action associated with it.

[0148] For example, the processor may determine, based on the main image data, that the driver's current physical condition may cause an increased risk of a traffic accident. In other words, the processor may determine that the driver is overworked, falling asleep, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as described above.

[0149] In another example, in embodiments where the secondary camera is directed toward the passenger's face, the processor may determine, based on the secondary image data, that the passenger's current physical condition or behavior may cause an increased risk of a traffic accident. In other words, the processor may determine, for example, if the passenger is overly agitated or aggressive, as described above.

[0150] In yet another example, the processor may determine, based on the audio data, that the driver or passenger is in an agitated emotional state, or that life-threatening circumstances have occurred for one or both of them, as described above.

[0151] Finally, the processor, upon detecting signs of a security event, may cause the camera device 100 and/or the additional camera device to record data indicative of the security event, i. associated with the driver, passenger or area around the vehicle. Thus, the processor can form a data packet, for example, for its further storage and transmission.

[0152] According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor of the filming device 100 is further capable of generating an alarm for the driver to attract his attention. There is no restriction on the sequence in which the processor can generate an alarm signal in relation to the formation of a data packet. In various non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor may generate an alarm before or after the data packet is generated.

[0153] As previously mentioned, an alarm may include visual and audible signals. For example, a visual alarm may be generated by the processor by turning on the first light source 320 and/or the second light source 322, respectively, located in the first light hole 118 and the second light hole 418, as described above.

[0154] In addition, an audible alarm can be generated by the processor by playing a speaker (not shown) of the filming device 100 with a predetermined sequence of sounds. Accordingly, a predetermined sequence of sounds may pass through the speaker grille 114 disposed in at least one wall of the plurality of side walls 109 of the camera body 108 as described above.

Step 1010: storing the data packet in a storage device.

[0155] In accordance with some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, at step 1010, the processor of the camera 100 may store the generated data packet, including data indicative of a vehicle-related safety related event.

[0156] To this end, in some non-limiting embodiments, the filming device 100 may include a card slot opening 204 for receiving a removable non-volatile memory card slot 326 to which a processor may be coupled. Thus, the processor may store the data packet in a removable non-volatile memory card inserted in the slot 326 for a removable non-volatile memory card. In some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the removable non-volatile memory card may be an SD card.

[0157] In addition, in some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the processor may stream data indicative of a security event to a remote server. To do this, the camera device 100 may include a SIM card slot (not shown) located in the card slot hole 204 for inserting a SIM card capable of providing a network connection (e.g., a 3G/4G network connection) between the processor and the remote server as described above.

[0158] Finally, the processor may transmit the data packet to one or more electronic devices connected to it.

[0159] In some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, such an electronic device may be associated with the processor using a wired connection. In other non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, an electronic device may be associated with the processor via a wireless connection (such as a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth wireless connection) initiated by pressing function button 202.

[0160] Finally, the electronic device may be in communication with the processor via a local wireless connection provided by an appropriate local wireless interface. A local wireless connection may be established between the processor and the electronic device, depending on the configuration of the respective wireless interface. According to some non-limiting embodiments of the present technology, the local wireless interface may be implemented using a barcode, QR code, or NFC tag, as described above.

[0161] This completes method 1000.

[0162] Modifications and improvements to the embodiments of the present technology described above may be apparent to those skilled in the art. The foregoing description is given by way of example only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present technology is limited solely by the scope of the appended claims.

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1. A filming device mounted on a surface and containing: - a body part containing: - body of the filming device, including the top, bottom and side walls, while at least one of the side walls contains a connector; - an upper unit with a hole for the main lens, connected to the upper part of the body of the shooting device; - the main camera containing the main lens located in the hole for the main lens and facing outward; - Memory device; - a processor connected to the storage device and to the main camera and configured to receive from the main camera the first data representing the area around the filming device; - Mounting unit for mounting the filming device on the surface; - a connecting part for connecting the mounting unit with the body part, containing: - the first connecting element associated with the lower part of the body of the filming device; - the second connecting element associated with the mounting node; - articulated connection between the first connecting element and the second connecting element; and - a push button associated with the swivel and designed to change the angle of rotation between the first connecting element and the second connecting element by selectively fixing the swivel at one of the plurality of operating angles. 2. The recording device according to claim. 1, characterized in that one of the side walls of the housing of the recording device contains a microphone hole, the recording device contains a microphone located in the microphone hole, facing outward and connected to the processor, and receiving the first data includes receiving an audio signal associated with the driver or passenger of the vehicle using a microphone. 3. A filming device according to claim 2, characterized in that the processor is configured to connect via a connector to an additional camera that is not an intelligent camera. 4. A filming device according to claim 3, characterized in that the processor is configured to control an additional camera. 5. A filming device according to claim 3, characterized in that the processor is configured to: - receiving from the additional camera the second data representing the area around the additional camera; - analysis of the first and second data; recording using the primary and/or secondary camera of data indicative of a security event for a predetermined period of time based on an analysis result indicative of that security event and generating a data packet; and - storing this data packet in a storage device. 6. The imaging device according to claim 5, characterized in that the surface is part of the vehicle, the main camera is for monitoring activities related to the driver of the vehicle, and the safety event is related to the state of the driver. 7. Filming device according to claim. 6, characterized in that the driver's condition is a state of drowsiness, fatigue or intoxication. 8. A camera device according to claim 6, characterized in that the processor is configured to generate an alarm associated with a security event. 9. Filming device according to claim 8, characterized in that the alarm signal is a visual and/or audible signal. 10. A filming device according to claim 8, characterized in that at least one of the side walls contains a light hole for a light source, and generating an alarm signal includes turning on this light source. 11. The recording device according to claim 8, characterized in that at least one of the side walls of the recording device housing contains a speaker hole, the recording device includes a speaker located in the speaker hole, and the generation of an alarm signal includes playback by the speaker of a predetermined sound sequences. 12. A filming device according to claim 5, characterized in that the surface is part of the vehicle, the additional camera is designed to monitor activities related to the passenger of the vehicle, and the safety event is associated with the behavior of this passenger. 13. Filming device according to claim 5, characterized in that the surface is part of the vehicle, the additional camera is designed to monitor the area around the vehicle, and the safety event is associated with traffic rules. 14. The filming device according to claim 5, characterized in that the processor is configured to be connected via a communication channel to the server and to stream the first data or the second data to the server. 15. The recording device according to claim. 14, characterized in that one of the side walls of the housing of the recording device contains a hole for the card slot, the recording device contains a slot for a SIM card located in the hole for the card slot, and the communication channel between the server and the processor is based on the SIM card inserted into the SIM card slot. 16. The recording device according to claim 15, characterized in that the recording device contains a slot for a removable non-volatile memory card located in the hole for the card slot, and the storage device contains a removable non-volatile memory card inserted into the slot for a removable non-volatile memory card. 17. A camera device according to claim 5, wherein the camera device includes an infrared filter mounted on the main lens and an infrared light source. 18. The camera according to claim 17, characterized in that it contains a dark cover mounted on the main lens. 19. The filming device according to claim 5, characterized in that the processor is configured to connect via a wireless interface to at least one electronic device. 20. The camera device according to claim 19, characterized in that the wireless interface includes a wireless interface port on the top node of the camera device. 21. A filming device according to claim 19, characterized in that the wireless interface is based on a barcode, QR code, or NFC tag. 22. The filming device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the side walls has ventilation holes.

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