TW201416875A - Camera with automation cloud file uploading function and cloud image file management system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is related to a Camera with Automation Cloud file uploading function having a processing unit, an image catch module, a memory and a network interface. The image catch module senses environment light into a native image. The processing unit performs an image processing procedure to reduce the size/property/coding of the native image and generates a complete image being stored into the memory. The processing unit sends the complete image to a cloud server via the network interface and delete the complete image stored in the memory.

Description

Cloud camera and cloud image management system

The present invention is a camera, and more particularly to a cloud camera that can actively transmit photos to a cloud server.

In recent years, cameras have developed rapidly, from traditional cameras to digital cameras, and related technologies have evolved rapidly. Since the digital camera contains a memory card, the user usually does not need to worry about the cost loss caused by the failure of the camera, and thus is one of the reasons why the camera has become popular in recent years. Because of this, photo management has unexpectedly become a headache.

For the average person, the interface for reading, storing, or viewing photos is very diverse, such as personal computers, smart phones, lithographic computers, televisions, etc., which read media or embedded hard disks through appropriate memory cards. You can read, view, or edit photos in your camera. However, because there are so many media that can read and store photos, it is very easy for the user to inadvertently access the photos in the camera memory card to different media, except that the user is very large in managing photos and looking for photos. In addition to the troubles, it is easy for the user to forget the storage location of the photo. It is a pity that the important photos or the high-quality nostalgic photos are lost when the storage time is too long or the reading medium is replaced or damaged. .

In order to solve the technical problem that the existing camera photo is stored on the memory card, it is easy to cause the photo to be lost or the management is not easy, the present invention proposes to make the camera Photos can automatically and instantly upload photos to the cloud server, automate photo management, and solve technical problems that are difficult to manage with existing technologies.

The present invention provides a cloud camera including a processing and control module and an image capturing module electrically connected to the processing and control module, a temporary memory and a network transceiver module. The capture module converts the ambient light into an original image output to the processing and control module, and the processing and control module performs an image processing on the original image to form a completed image temporarily stored in the temporary memory. The processing and control module outputs the completed image to a cloud server through the network transceiver module, and deletes the completed image in the temporary memory.

The processing and control module performs an image capture transmission method, and performs the capture, processing, and transmission of the original image, and the steps include: receiving a photographing requirement: the processing and the control module take a shooting command; Confirming the network connection status: the processing and control module outputs an identity identification message to the cloud server through the network transceiver module, and establishes a network connection with the cloud server; capturing the image: the processing And the control module drives the image capture module to perform ambient light capture to generate the original image; store the image and specify login information: the processing and control module temporarily stores the original image in the temporary storage memory, and stores At the same time, a corresponding login information is specified for each original image, and the login information includes a file name, an access update date record, a user information, and a geographic coordinate; image compression and processing: the processing and control module performs the original image Image processing to form the original image into a finished image, the image processing Including encoding, encryption, compression or streaming processing; performing image network transmission: the processing and control module controls the network transceiver module to output the completed image to the cloud server, and the processing and control module continuously judges Whether the mobile terminal receives a completion transmission confirmation signal; deletes the local image: the processing and control module deletes the original image and the completed image stored in the temporary memory after receiving the completion transmission confirmation signal; and stores the image Login information: The processing and control module sets the identification information of the user corresponding to each original image and its corresponding completed image, and the login information related to reading or selecting the completed image.

The cloud camera is provided with a fingerprint recognition module or a voiceprint recognition module to obtain the identity identification message of the user.

The cloud camera includes a satellite positioning module that continuously receives global satellite positioning signals, and continuously records satellite positioning coordinates and forms the geographic coordinates when each original image is captured.

The cloud camera uses one of the built-in mobile phone network modules to determine the geographic location of the base station receiving the signal, and records the location of the original image.

The invention further provides a cloud image management system, which comprises a cloud camera, a cloud server and a terminal machine, wherein the cloud camera outputs a completed image generated by the shooting to the cloud. After the server deletes the completed image, and when the completed image is deleted, a login information is generated corresponding to the completed image, and the terminal device and the cloud camera use the login information to download or read the completion on the cloud server. image.

The cloud camera performs an image capture transmission method to output the captured image to the cloud server, and the step includes: the cloud camera receiving one of the user's shooting commands; and the cloud camera outputting an identity to the cloud server Identifying a message and establishing a network connection with the cloud server; the cloud camera generates an original image; the cloud camera temporarily stores the original image and simultaneously specifies a corresponding login information for each original image, the login information includes an archive a name, an access update date record, a user information, and a geographic coordinate; the cloud camera performs image processing on the original image, so that the original image forms the completed image, and the image processing includes encoding, encryption, compression, or streaming processing; And the cloud camera outputs the completed image to the cloud server and deletes the local image to store the image registration information.

The cloud camera or the terminal device performs a method for reading a cloud photo to access a completed image stored by the cloud server, and the steps include the following: receiving a user to select the login information and issuing a read image request; The cloud camera or the terminal is connected to the cloud server; downloading the selected completed image to the cloud camera or the terminal at the local end; playing the completed image after downloading or completing the download; receiving a delete photo command Immediately delete the completed image and remember The login information is updated; when the photo deletion command is not received, the cloud camera and the terminal interrupt the network connection, so that the completed image is temporarily stored in the memory therein, and is connected to the cloud server next time. After that, the relatively old completed image is synchronized, deleted or replaced according to the record of the login information.

Therefore, the cloud camera of the present invention can update the latest photos to the cloud server at any time, and the user can access the image of the cloud server by using different types of terminals, so that the user can access the latest Internet access anytime, anywhere. The version of the photo achieves the technical effects of rapid management and file synchronization, and solves many management difficulties of existing technologies.

Please refer to the first figure and the second figure, which are a preferred embodiment of the cloud camera 10 of the present invention, which includes a processing and control module 12 and an image connection electrically connected to the processing and control module 12 respectively. The module 13, a temporary memory 15 and a network transceiver module 17.

The image capturing module 13 is an image capturing and recording device that can capture ambient light and convert the ambient light into an original image, and can include an optical coupling component, an optical lens group, and the like. The original image obtained by capturing the ambient light and converting the digital light into the digital lens group will be output to the processing and control module 12.

The temporary memory 15 is used for temporarily storing the original image or the original image processed by an image. The type of the temporary storage memory 15 is not limited, and may be a flash memory or a random access memory or the like.

The network transceiver module 17 is connectable to the Internet and transmits information. The original network image is processed by the processing and control module 12 to output the original image or the image processed original image to a cloud server 20 and stored in the cloud server 20. The form of the network transceiver module 17 is not limited, and may be a wireless network interface or a 3G mobile network interface. The cloud server 20 can be a computer host on the Internet, and includes an application program, a virtual signal storage device, a data read/write recorder, and a record database. The application program is installed on the cloud server 20, and the application server is installed on the cloud server 20. Mastering the virtual signal storage device, the data read/write recorder, and the record database, so that the cloud server 20 can receive the original image upload and download of the cloud camera 10, and at the same time, can receive a request from a terminal 30 to log in. The cloud server 20 accesses the original image stored in the cloud server 20. The type of the terminal device 30 can be a computer, a lithographic computer, a camera, a mobile phone, and the like.

The virtual signal storage device is configured to store the original image or the processed original image, which may be a network storage device (NAS) or a disk array (RAID). The data read/write recorder records a file storage history of the virtual signal storage device and a user data for performing a storage operation. In other words, the data read/write recorder records each user's stored in the virtual signal storage device. The storage history is used to increase the user's access time and find the desired access speed of the original image. The form of the data reading recorder is not limited, and may be a hardware or a software. For example, the data reading recorder may be a history recording program in the cloud server 20, or may be a recording host. The record database is a database built in the cloud server 20, and is used for storing a function program required by the cloud server 20 to perform a network connection function, such as a web interface and a user. Data and identity recognition interface and more.

Referring to the third figure, the processing and control module 12 performs an image capture and transfer program/method to perform capture, processing, and transmission of the original image. The image capture and transfer program/method includes the following steps:

51. Receiving photography requirements: The processing and control module 12 receives a shooting command input by the user to the cloud camera 10, and the so-called shooting command refers to a user pressing a shutter or the like.

52. Confirming the network connection status: The processing and control module 12 controls the network transceiver module 17 to communicate with the cloud server 20. When the network connection status is confirmed, the processing and control module 12 outputs an identity identification message to the cloud server 20, and after the cloud server 20 confirms the identity identification message, accepts the login and network of the cloud camera 10. Connected. Further, the cloud camera 10 can be provided with a fingerprint recognition module or a voiceprint recognition module, so that the user can input the identification information more quickly.

53. Capture image: The processing and control module 12 drives the image capturing module 13 to perform ambient light extraction to generate the original image.

The storage image and the specified login information: the processing and control module 12 temporarily stores the original image in the temporary storage memory 15 and simultaneously specifies a corresponding login information for each original image during storage, and the login information may include File name, access update date record, user information, geographic coordinates. In practice, each stored image corresponds to "user information", "geographic coordinates" and the like, and the name/password (ie, the identification information) preset by the user or stored in the cloud camera 10 can be utilized. The affiliation relationship is set with each image and recorded in the login information. In other words, the file name specified by the original image can be associated with the "user information". The information is stored in the login information; the so-called "geographic coordinates" refers to the global camera positioning (GPS) geographic coordinate position or mobile phone network location of the original camera image taken by the cloud camera 10, in other words, the cloud camera 10 can be provided with a The satellite positioning module continuously receives the global satellite positioning signal, and continuously records the coordinates when each original image is captured, so that each original image corresponds to a set of satellite coordinates, so that when the user reads the login information, the user can recall the shooting. Location to quickly find the photo you want. Similarly, the cloud camera 10 can also determine the geographic location of the base station receiving the signal by using one of the built-in mobile phone network modules, and record the location of the original image.

55. Image compression and processing: The processing and control module 12 performs image processing such as compression/encoding on the original image to form a completed image. The so-called encoding refers to encrypting or embedding the identification information for the original image, thereby using the identification as a user identity. The image processing may be performed by performing a stream processing, a noise removal process, or the like on the original image to form the completed image. The original image and the type of the completed image are not limited, and may be a single-frame photo or a dynamic continuous image.

56. Perform image network transmission: the processing and control module 12 controls the network transceiver module 17 to output the completed image to the cloud server 20.

57. Determine whether the transmission is completed: the processing and control module 12 determines whether the cloud server 20 receives a completion transmission confirmation signal, thereby determining whether the transmission procedure is completed, and if not yet received (NO), continuing to execute the image network. Road transmission (56), otherwise, the next step is performed.

58. Deleting the local image: The processing and control module 12 deletes the original image and the completed image stored in the temporary storage memory 15.

59. Store image login information: the processing and control module 12 will each The identification information of the original image and the corresponding user corresponding to the completed image and the login information related to reading or selecting the completed image, the login information may further include a decryption key or the like. Through the login information, the user can quickly log in to the cloud server 20 and access the completed image.

Referring to the fourth figure, the cloud camera 10 or the terminal device 30 can access the completed image stored by the cloud server 20 by performing a method for reading a cloud photo. The steps include the following:

61. Receiving a read image requirement: a user operates the cloud camera 10 or the terminal device 30 and issues a read image request thereto, since the cloud camera 10 or the terminal device 30 must be connected to the cloud server 20 and downloaded After the image is completed, the user can view or edit the photo using the cloud camera 10 or the terminal device 30 at the local end. Therefore, the cloud camera 10 does not store the completed image or the original image, and the user can view the cloud through the cloud. The login information of the camera 10 and the terminal device 30 selects a desired photo, and after the selection, issues the read image request to the cloud camera 10 or the terminal device 30.

62. Connection and synchronization: The cloud camera 10 or the terminal 30 is connected to the cloud server 20.

63. Download: Download the selected completed image to the cloud camera 10 or the terminal 30 at the local end.

64. Play: The completed image is played when downloading or after the download is completed. If the completed image is output to the cloud camera 10 or the terminal 30 of the local end in a streaming manner, the partial download can be started and played during the download process. Complete the image.

65. Whether to receive the delete photo command: the user finishes reading or editing Downloading the completed image determines whether to delete the completed image immediately. If the completed image is to be deleted, a corresponding photo command is output to the corresponding cloud camera 10 and the terminal device 30.

66. Delete the local image: the cloud camera 10 and the terminal device 30 delete the completed image that is temporarily stored, and record and update the login information.

67. Interrupting the network connection: the cloud camera 10 and the terminal device 30 interrupt the network connection, so that the completed image is temporarily stored in the memory therein, and is connected to the cloud server 20 next time, according to The record of the login information synchronizes, deletes, or replaces the relatively old completed image.

It can be seen from the foregoing description that the cloud camera 10 of the embodiment can update the latest photos to the cloud server 20 at any time, and the user can access the completed image of the cloud server 20 by using the terminal 30 of different forms. Therefore, the user You can access the latest version of photos online anytime, anywhere, to achieve the technical effects of rapid management and file synchronization, and solve many management difficulties of existing technologies.

10‧‧‧Cloud Camera

12‧‧‧Processing and Control Module

13‧‧‧Image capture module

15‧‧‧Scratch memory

17‧‧‧Network transceiver module

20‧‧‧Cloud Server

30‧‧‧ Terminal

The first figure is a schematic view of the use of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The second figure is a block diagram of a circuit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The third figure is a flowchart of an image capturing and transmitting method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The fourth figure is a flowchart of a method for reading a cloud photo according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

10‧‧‧Cloud Camera

20‧‧‧Cloud Server

30‧‧‧ Terminal

Claims (9)

A cloud camera includes a processing and control module and an image capturing module electrically connected to the processing and control module, a temporary memory and a network transceiver module, and the image capturing module The group converts the ambient light into an original image output to the processing and control module, and the processing and control module performs an image processing on the original image to form a completed image temporarily stored in the temporary memory, the processing and control After the module outputs the completed image to a cloud server through the network transceiver module, the completed image in the temporary memory is deleted. The cloud camera according to claim 1, wherein the processing and control module performs an image capture transmission method, and performs the capturing, processing, and transmission of the original image, and the step includes: receiving a photography requirement The processing and control module captures a command; confirms the network connection status: the processing and control module outputs an identity identification message to the cloud server through the network transceiver module, and establishes an identifier with the cloud server. Network connection; capture image: the processing and control module drives the image capture module to perform ambient light capture to generate the original image; store the image and specify login information: the processing and control module temporarily images the original image Stored in the temporary storage memory, and simultaneously specify a corresponding login information for each original image when storing, the login information includes a file name, an access update date record, a user information, and a geographic coordinate; image compression and processing: The processing and control module performs image processing on the original image, so that the original image forms a completed image, and the image processing includes encoding, Encryption, compression or streaming processing; Performing image network transmission: the processing and control module controls the network transceiver module to output the completed image to the cloud server, and the processing and control module continuously determines whether the cloud server receives a completed transmission. Confirmation signal; deletion of the local image: the processing and control module deletes the original image and the completed image stored in the temporary memory after receiving the completed transmission confirmation signal; and stores the image registration information: the processing and control module will The original image and the corresponding identification message of the user corresponding to the completed image and the login information related to reading or selecting the completed image. The cloud camera of claim 2, wherein the cloud camera is provided with a fingerprint recognition module or a voiceprint recognition module to obtain the identity identification message of the user. The cloud camera according to claim 2, wherein the cloud camera comprises a satellite positioning module continuously receiving global satellite positioning signals, and continuously recording satellite positioning coordinates and forming the geographic coordinates when each original image is captured. The cloud camera according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the cloud camera determines the geographical position of the base station receiving the signal by using one of the mobile phone network modules, and records the location of the original image. The cloud camera according to claim 2 or 3, the login information may further include a decryption key or the like. A cloud image management system, which comprises a cloud camera, a cloud server and a terminal machine, wherein the cloud camera outputs a completed image generated by the camera to the cloud server. After the device deletes the completed image, a login message is generated corresponding to the completed image when the completed image is deleted, and the terminal device and the cloud camera use the login information to download or read the completed image on the cloud server. The cloud image management system of claim 7, wherein the cloud camera performs an image capture transmission method to output the captured image to the cloud server, and the step comprises: the cloud camera receiving one of the users The cloud camera outputs an identification message to the cloud server and establishes a network connection with the cloud server; the cloud camera generates an original image; the cloud camera temporarily stores the original image and simultaneously specifies each a login information corresponding to the original image, the login information includes a file name, an access update date record, a user information, and a geographic coordinate; the cloud camera performs image processing on the original image, so that the original image forms the completed image, The image processing includes encoding, encryption, compression or streaming processing; and the cloud camera outputs the completed image to the cloud server and deletes the local image to store the image registration information. The cloud image management system of claim 8, wherein the cloud camera or the terminal performs a method of reading a cloud photo to access a completed image stored by the cloud server, and the steps include the following: receiving a user check After the login information is selected, one of the image request requests is sent; the cloud camera or the terminal is connected to the cloud server; and the selected completed image is downloaded to the cloud camera at the local end or the The terminal device; playing the completed image after downloading or after completing the download; immediately deleting the completed image and recording and updating the login information when receiving a delete photo command; the cloud camera and the terminal are interrupted when a delete photo command is not received The network connection allows the completed image to be temporarily stored in the memory therein, and after the next connection with the cloud server, the relatively old completed image is synchronized, deleted or replaced according to the record of the login information.