TW202143694A - A photography system - Google Patents

Abstract

A photography system includes a photography unit, a cloud server. The photography unit includes a photography module, a detection module, an image processing module, and a transmission module. The photography module is used to capture images. The detection module executes the detection procedure and generates a detection result. The images processing module process the images into a low-capacity images when the detection result is normal. The transmission module transmits a low-capacity images when the detection result is normal, and transmits an images when the detection result is abnormal. The cloud sever includes: a cloud transmission module, a cloud storage module, and a cloud processing module. The cloud transmission module receives low-capacity images or images. When the cloud processing module meet the preset condition, it processes the low-capacity images or the images stored in the cloud storage module.

Description

Camera system

A camera system, especially a camera system that can be connected to a cloud server.

As the public pays more and more attention to safety, a large number of monitors can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys, guarding the safety of homes and streets. Traditional monitors store the recorded images in the memory card installed in the body by means of local storage. However, the general memory card can support limited capacity, especially for long-term photography with high image quality, which is limited by the capacity. As a result, photography must be interrupted and replaced with another memory card to continue photography.

In addition, another method is to overwrite the old image information with new image information, which means that when the capacity of the memory card is insufficient, the old image information will be deleted to write the new image information, so as to achieve the purpose of continuous photography. However, the old image information is overwritten by the new image information, and the user cannot decide which piece of the old image information is deleted. If the deleted old image information is an important event, the user cannot access the information at the time of the event. image. For the user, it is quite inconvenient whether it is to replace the memory card or to overwrite it in a loop.

The invention provides a camera system including a camera unit and a cloud server. The camera unit includes: a camera module, a detection module, an image processing module, and a transmission module. The camera module is used to capture images; the detection module executes the detection program and generates the detection result; the image processing module performs the detection result as The processed image becomes a low-volume image when it is normal; the transmission module transmits a low-volume image when the detection result is normal, and transmits the image when the detection result is abnormal. The cloud server includes: cloud transmission module, cloud storage module, and cloud processing module. The cloud transmission module receives low-capacity images or images; the cloud storage module stores low-capacity images or images; When setting conditions, process low-capacity images or images stored in the cloud storage module.

In some implementation aspects, the preset condition is that the storage capacity of the cloud storage module is less than or equal to the preset value.

In some implementation aspects, the preset condition is that the low-capacity image or the time during which the image is stored in the cloud storage module is greater than or equal to the preset time.

In some implementation aspects, the cloud processing module processes low-capacity images or images by compressing the images or low-capacity images to reduce the storage capacity required for the images or low-capacity images.

In some embodiments, the cloud processing module processes low-volume images or images by deleting the low-volume images or images.

In this way, the captured images are compressed under normal conditions to produce low-capacity images, and then backed up with low-capacity images, and only the original captured images are backed up in abnormal conditions, thereby saving cloud storage space. . In addition, it can ensure that the cloud storage module has enough storage space to back up the images captured by the camera unit.

In some implementation aspects, when the detection result is abnormal, the transmission module immediately transmits the abnormal detection result to the mobile device or the central control center. In this way, the user can instantly know that the detection result is abnormal through the mobile device, or be notified by the service staff of the central control center that the detection result is abnormal. According to this, the user can repair the camera unit in real time or be dispatched by the central control center Repair by maintenance personnel.

In some embodiments, the camera unit further includes a voice output module, which generates voice messages based on the output content transmitted by the mobile device.

In some implementation aspects, the transmission module periodically transmits images or low-volume images to the central control center according to scheduling instructions. In this way, the central control center can receive images or low-capacity images regularly, and the security personnel can check the real-time images of each patrol point when they are located in the central control center, making the patrol process easier.

In some embodiments, the camera unit further includes a notification module connected to the camera unit. The notification module generates an emergency message when pressed. The emergency message and the image captured when pressed are transmitted to the mobile device or via the transmission module. Central control center. In this way, the family members or the central control center who go out can receive the emergency message sent by the user through the mobile device in the first time, and obtain the image at the time, and can provide timely assistance or rescue.

In some implementation aspects, the transmission module transmits low-volume images or images to the mobile device according to a transmission command sent by the mobile device. In this way, when the user wants to view an image, the user can view the image generated by the camera unit through the mobile device, and the image can be further downloaded and stored in the mobile device.

The detailed features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following embodiments. The content is sufficient to enable anyone familiar with the relevant art to understand the technical content of the present invention and implement it accordingly, and in accordance with the content disclosed in this specification, the scope of patent application and the drawings Anyone who is familiar with relevant skills can easily understand the purpose and advantages of the present invention.

Specific embodiments are listed below to illustrate the content of the present invention in detail, and the drawings are used as an auxiliary description. The symbols mentioned in the description refer to the description of the symbols.

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a hardware block diagram (1) of a camera system according to some embodiments of the present invention. The camera system includes a camera unit 1 and a cloud server 2. In the following, the camera unit 1 will be described in detail first, and then the cloud server 2 will be described in detail.

The camera unit 1 may mainly include a camera module 11, a control module 12, a detection module 13, an image processing module 14 and a transmission module 15.

The camera module 11 is driven by the control module 12 to capture images. In this embodiment, the camera module 11 can take photos all-weather or periodically (ie, take photos at regular intervals). When an unusual situation occurs, such as the destruction of store equipment, shortage of goods, or a car accident, users can read the video or photos at the time of the incident to clarify the course of the incident. Here, the camera module 11 may be, for example, a photosensitive coupling device (Charge-Coupled Device, CCD), a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor, CMOS), etc., and is not limited to the foregoing.

The control module 12 can be, for example, a processor or a chip with a processing program function, and can drive the camera module 11, the detection module 13, the image processing module 14 and so on.

The detection module 13 is driven by the control module 12 to execute a detection program and generate a detection result. The detection program includes detecting whether the camera unit 1 normally captures images, detecting whether the storage module 18 can store images, and so on.

The storage module 18 can be, for example, various memory cards such as SD, micro SD, SDHC, SDXC, or can be external hard drives, external SSDs, and other storages, but the foregoing is only an example and not a limitation.

When the detection result of the detection module 13 is normal, that is, when the camera unit 1 can normally capture an image and store the image in the storage module 18, the control module 12 drives the image processing module 14 to process the image into a low-capacity image. Here, low-capacity images are, for example, low-resolution videos, low-frame-number videos, or time-lapse videos that are shorter than the original videos, or pictures obtained by capturing video frames, which are processed through image processing modules. The group 14 processes the video captured by the camera unit 1 and generates a low-capacity image with a smaller capacity, which means that the storage capacity required for the low-capacity image is smaller than the original image, and the processing method of the image processing module 14 is not limited The foregoing method, as long as the low-capacity image produced by it can be smaller than the storage capacity of the original image.

When the detection result is normal, the control module 12 drives the image to be stored in the storage module 18 of the camera unit 1, and drives the transmission module 15 to transmit low-capacity images to the cloud server 2, which means that the cloud server 2 is not completely stored Images, but only a simple backup. Here, the transmission module 15 is connected to the cloud server 2 via a network such as 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, etc. In this way, it is possible to avoid bandwidth occupancy caused by backing up the complete image obtained from all-weather photography to the cloud server 2 and to avoid consuming the storage space in the cloud server 2.

However, when the detection result is abnormal, that is, when the camera unit 1 cannot normally capture images and store the images in the storage module 18, such as when the memory is damaged or the storage capacity of the memory is full, the transmission module 15 is The complete image (meaning unprocessed image) will be uploaded to the cloud server 2 for complete video backup.

In this way, the captured images are compressed under normal conditions to generate low-capacity images, and then backed up with low-capacity images, and only the complete captured images are backed up in abnormal conditions, thereby saving cloud storage space.

Please refer to FIG. 1 again. The cloud server 2 includes a cloud transmission module 21, a cloud storage module 23, and a cloud processing module 24. The cloud transmission module 21 is connected to the transmission module 15 of the camera unit 1, and after receiving the image or low-capacity image transmitted by the transmission module 15, the cloud storage module 23 stores the low-capacity image or image. Here, the cloud transmission module 21 is connected to the camera unit 1 via a network such as 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, etc.

The cloud processing module 24 processes the low-capacity images or images stored in the cloud storage module 23 when the preset conditions are reached.

In an implementation aspect, the preset condition is that the storage capacity of the cloud storage module 23 is less than or equal to the preset value. For example, when the storage capacity of the cloud storage module 23 is less than or equal to 2G, it is regarded as less than or equal to the preset value, and For example, when the storage capacity of the cloud storage module 23 is less than 20% of the total storage capacity, it is deemed to be less than or equal to the preset value. At this time, the cloud control module 22 drives the cloud processing module 24 to compress or delete the image originally stored in the cloud storage module 23 to store the recently recorded image in the cloud storage module 23.

In this way, it is avoided that the storage capacity of the cloud storage module 23 is insufficient and the aforementioned images or low-capacity images cannot be saved. It should be noted that the aforementioned implementation of the storage capacity being less than or equal to the preset value is only an example. The preset value can be set to a value less than or equal to the storage capacity according to actual needs, or the available storage capacity is equal to the total storage capacity. When the ratio is lower than a certain ratio.

In another implementation aspect, the preset condition is that the time for storing the aforementioned image or the aforementioned low-capacity image in the cloud storage module 23 is greater than or equal to the preset time, and the image or the low-capacity image is stored by the cloud processing module 24 for too long. Compress or delete. For example, when the image is stored in the cloud storage module 23 for more than seven days (the default time), it is regarded as an image that has been stored for too long. At this time, the cloud control module 22 drives the cloud processing module 24 to compress or delete For the images originally stored in the cloud storage module 23, in this way, the available space of the cloud storage module 23 can be increased. Here, the aforementioned low-capacity image stored in the cloud storage module 23 for a time greater than or equal to the preset time is only an example, and can be set to be stored in the cloud storage module 23 for a time greater than two weeks, twenty days, or according to actual needs. The three-month waiting period is adjusted according to actual needs.

In this way, it is ensured that the cloud storage module 23 has enough storage space, so the images or low-capacity images captured by the camera unit 1 can be completely retained.

Please refer to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a hardware block diagram (2) of the camera system according to some embodiments of the present invention. In one embodiment, when the detection result is abnormal, the transmission module 15 immediately transmits the abnormal detection result to the mobile device 3 or the central control center 4. Here, the mobile device 3 is, for example, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc., or other portable electronic devices such as a smart watch, and the central control center 4 is, for example, a security center, a medical control center, a police agency, and other institutions. In this way, the user can instantly know that the detection result is abnormal through the mobile device 3, or be notified by the service personnel of the central control center 4 that the detection result is abnormal. According to this, the user can repair the camera unit 1 in real time or by The control center 4 dispatches maintenance personnel for maintenance.

Here, the camera unit 1 is connected to the central control center 4 or the mobile device 3 via a network such as 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, etc.

Please refer to FIG. 2 again. In one embodiment, the camera unit 1 further includes a voice output module 17, and the voice output module 17 is a playback device that generates voice messages according to the output content transmitted by the mobile device 3. Here, when the mobile device 3 receives and displays the image captured by the camera module 11 in real time, the user can watch the image through the display screen of the mobile device 3. In other words, the user can watch the current camera module through the mobile device 3 at any time 11 real-time captured images, you can instantly understand the current situation where the camera module 11 is located; and, the user can input real-time output content on the mobile device 3 according to the viewing content at any time, where the real-time output content is what the user wants. By default, the user enters in the mobile device 3 in advance, and the user can click the preset real-time output content on the mobile device 3 according to the watched content, or the user can edit it on the mobile device 3 according to the watched content in real time to generate The real-time output content of the current situation; after that, the mobile device 3 transmits the real-time output content to the camera unit 1. At this time, the voice output module 17 can generate a voice message according to the real-time output content. For example, when the shopkeeper finds a stranger wearing white clothes and jeans breaking into the shop during the closing time, he can input real-time output content on the mobile device 3. For example, the real-time output content is "Please pay attention to the gentleman in white clothes and jeans, we have called the police." , And transmit the output content to the camera system. At this time, the control module 12 of the camera system drives the voice output module 17 to generate the voice "Please note, Mr. wearing white clothes and jeans, we have called the police." In this way, the user can control the camera system to generate different voice content according to the actual situation, which can be more like describing the current situation and characters instead of the commonly used canned voice, which effectively enhances the deterrent effect.

However, the present invention is not limited to the foregoing examples. For example, the shop owner can set the voice output module 17 to play lunch promotion messages during lunch hours every day, or a reminder message played 10 minutes before closing to remind customers that the business is about to close. In addition, the voice output module 17 can also output a voice message according to the aforementioned detection result to remind the user that the camera unit 1 cannot record or access images normally.

Please refer to FIG. 2 again. In an implementation aspect, the transmission module 15 can transmit images or low-capacity images to the central control center 4 according to a scheduling command. Here, the scheduling command is to make the camera unit 1 act according to a time schedule (perform a specific action), but the camera unit 1 is not limited to the aforementioned sending of images to the central control center 4, it may be to execute a detection program, or Turn on and off time, etc. In addition, the content of the scheduling command can be sent regularly during a period of time and sent randomly during another period. For example, the content of the scheduling command can be sent randomly from 8 am to 6 pm every day. After 6 pm, set the next day at 8 am for regular transmission. The control module 12 drives the transmission module 15 to periodically transmit images or low-capacity images to the central control center 4 in a certain period according to the scheduling instructions, and randomly transmit the images or low-capacity images to the central control center 4 during another period.

In this way, when the scheduling command is set to be transmitted regularly within a period of time, the security personnel will not be used to rush to each patrol point at a predetermined time. After the camera unit 1 is installed, the central control center 4 can regularly receive images or low-level patrol points. With the capacity image, the security personnel located in the central control center 4 can check the real-time images of the patrol sites to achieve the purpose of "electronic patrol", making the patrol procedure easier. When the scheduling command is set to be sent randomly within a period of time, the security staff or the shop owner can also randomly check and watch real-time images. The control center 4 is the same as the above description, so it will not be repeated here.

Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the camera unit and the notification module according to some embodiments of the present invention. In an implementation aspect, the notification module 5 may be further included. Here, the notification module 5 may be, for example, a button independent of the camera unit 1, connected to the camera unit 1 in a wired manner, or through Bluetooth, Zigbee, or It is connected to camera unit 1 in Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, ADSL, WIMAX, etc.

When the notification module 5 is pressed, an emergency message is generated, and the control module 12 drives to capture images. At the same time, the camera module 11 maintains the image quality of the image or improves the image quality to a high-quality image according to the emergency message. Then, the emergency message and the image captured when pressed or the high-quality image is transmitted to the mobile device 3 or the central control center 4 via the transmission module 15. In this way, family members or the central control center 4 who go out can receive the emergency message sent by the user through the mobile device 3 at the first time, and obtain the image or high-quality image at the time of the event, rather than the low-quality or low-quality image. The low-volume images of resolution can provide timely assistance or rescue through clear images or high-quality images, and can also be used to clarify the ins and outs of the incident after the incident.

In addition, when an emergency event such as a fire occurs, the notification module 5 can also be pressed to send an emergency message to the central control center 4 to immediately seek help from the outside world. The mobile device 3 and the central control center 4 are the same as the foregoing description, so they will not be repeated here.

Please refer to FIG. 2 again. In one embodiment, the transmission module 15 transmits low-capacity images or images to the mobile device 3 according to the transmission command sent by the mobile device 3. For example, when the user wants to watch an image, the user transmits a transmission command through the mobile device 3, and the control module 12 drives the transmission module 15 according to the transmission command to transmit low-capacity images or images to the mobile device 3, and then the mobile device 3 After receiving low-capacity images or images, the user can further download the aforementioned images and store them in the mobile device 3.

In summary, the camera unit 1 compresses the captured images under normal conditions to generate low-capacity images, and then backs up the captured images with low-capacity images. Only the original captured images are backed up in abnormal conditions. Save cloud storage space. Then, when the cloud processing module 24 reaches the preset condition, it processes the low-capacity images or images originally stored in the cloud storage module 23 to ensure that the cloud storage module 23 has sufficient storage space. Finally, the user can send an emergency message to the mobile device 3 or the central control center 4, and can obtain the image screen through the mobile device 3, providing both simplicity and convenience of security.

Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed in the preferred embodiments as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone who is familiar with this technique and makes some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be covered by the present invention Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the scope of the attached patent application.

1: Camera unit 11: Camera module 12: Control module 13: Detection module 14: Image processing module 15: Transmission module 17: Voice output module 18: Storage module 2: Cloud server 21: Cloud transmission module 22: Cloud Control Module 23: Cloud storage module 24: Cloud processing module 3: mobile device 4: Central Control Center 5: Notification module

[Figure 1] is a hardware block diagram (1) of a camera system according to some embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 2] is a hardware block diagram (2) of a camera system according to some embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 3] is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the camera unit and the notification module of some embodiments of the present invention.

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Claims (10)

A camera system including: A camera unit, including: A camera module to capture an image; A detection module, which executes the detection procedure and generates a detection result; An image processing module to process the image into a low-volume image when the detection result is normal; and A transmission module that transmits the low-volume image when the detection result is normal, and transmits the image when the detection result is abnormal; and A cloud server, including: A cloud transmission module to receive the low-capacity image or the image; A cloud storage module to store the low-capacity image or the image; and A cloud processing module processes the low-capacity image or the image stored by the cloud storage module when a preset condition is reached. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein the preset condition is that the storage capacity of the cloud storage module is less than or equal to a preset value. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein the preset condition is that the low-capacity image or the time that the image is stored in the cloud storage module is greater than or equal to a preset time. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein the cloud processing module processes the low-capacity image or the image compresses the image or the low-capacity image to reduce the storage capacity required for the image or the low-capacity image. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein the cloud processing module processes the low-capacity image or the image to delete the low-capacity image or the image. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein when the detection result is abnormal, the transmission module immediately transmits the abnormal detection result to a mobile device or a central control center. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein the camera unit further includes a voice output module, a mobile device receives and displays the image captured by the camera module in real time, while the mobile device displays the image, A real-time output content is generated and sent to the camera unit, and the voice output module generates a voice message according to the real-time output content. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein the transmission module transmits the image or the low-capacity image to a central control center according to a scheduling command, and the content of the scheduling command is to be periodically transmitted during a period of time. Random transmission during another period. The camera system of claim 1, further comprising a notification module connected to the camera unit, the notification module generates an emergency message when pressed, and the camera module maintains the image quality or quality of the image according to the emergency message. The image quality of the image is improved to a high-definition image, and the emergency message and the image captured when pressed or the high-definition image are transmitted to a mobile device or a central control center through the transmission module. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein the transmission module transmits the low-capacity image or the image to the mobile device according to a transmission command transmitted by a mobile device.

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