TWI721067B - Glass device with image sensing module - Google Patents

Abstract

A glass device with an image sensing module includes two pieces of glass, a light-permeable mounting layer between the glasses, and at least one image sensing module. The image sensing module is arranged on the installation layer and between the glasses for capturing or recognizing images. In addition to strengthening the anti-destructive strength of the overall glass device, the mounting layer also allows the image sensor module to be erected and installed through the mounting layer. The image sensor module is located between the glasses and can be blocked and protected by the glasses. , Will not be exposed directly, so it can avoid being directly affected by the weather or man-made damage, or being shifted to the shooting angle. Moreover, the overall design of the present invention is like ordinary glass windows, glass doors, etc., and the design is very life-friendly and friendly to the people, and can reduce the sense of rejection of the imaged person.

Description

Glass device with image sensing module

The present invention relates to a glass device, in particular to a glass device with an image sensing module that can be used as glass objects such as glass windows and glass doors.

Due to the rapid growth of computer computing speed and cloud information storage, digital image analysis and digital image processing technologies have become increasingly mature, and the practical application of digital image technology has gradually become more everyday. In applications such as security monitoring, identity recognition, behavior analysis, augmented reality, real-time care, and news and image media, appropriate image capture devices are required to capture the required images into the system for further digital processing or image analysis. Nowadays, the commonly used imaging devices include surveillance cameras, camouflage hidden cameras, web cameras attached to personal computers, and so on.

Among the widely used imaging device products, the function of the camouflage hidden camera is to prevent the victim from actively detecting that it has been monitored and captured. Its appearance design, functional design, and optical design mainly require hidden imaging devices. . For example, the "decorative structure with hidden camera device" provided by Taiwan Patent No. M482761 is mainly to install the image sensor camera unit on the back of the decoration or inside the decoration, and the camera lens of the image sensor camera unit corresponds to the darkness Partially hidden settings. Most of these hidden camera products are creations of appearance and camouflage, and do not need to consider user experience or improve their product functions. Therefore, the related creations are all appearance improvements, and there are no technical inventions related to human factors engineering. .

In addition, among the conventionally widely used imaging device products, surveillance cameras are widely used in crime prevention security monitoring. Due to the wide viewing angle and night monitoring requirements, surveillance cameras must adopt a long lens group in the optical design. Design and installation at the commanding heights is the main requirement. For example, Taiwan Patent No. I27734 provides a "surveillance camera". When the surveillance camera is installed outdoors, the joint part and its body must have high strength and durability to resist external destructive attacks. Reducing the size of the surveillance camera has the advantages of reducing production costs and increasing the strength of the main body and the joint. For the personnel in the monitored area, the relatively small size reduces the sense of resistance to privacy infringement.

However, most of the surveillance cameras and other related image capture equipment on the market are usually designed to be exposed to the outside, so they are vulnerable to weather such as strong wind, heavy rain, and even snow that seriously affect the function and life of the surveillance camera. There are also shortcomings in security monitoring, for example, it is easy for criminals to easily transfer the lens, cover, or even directly damage; in order to reduce the probability of such artificial influence, installation at the commanding heights also causes the blind spot area of photography to be too large. In addition, the design of the above-mentioned conventional surveillance cameras is also relatively obtrusive and incompatible with the user interface, which tends to make the captured person feel that his privacy has been infringed, and it is easy to produce resistance.

Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a glass device with an image sensing module that is highly protective, not easy to be damaged, and has a more life-like design.

Therefore, the glass device with the image sensing module of the present invention includes two glass panels with opposite intervals, a light-permeable mounting layer, and at least one image sensing module. Each piece of glass includes an inner surface facing the other glass, and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface. The installation layer is located between the inner surfaces of the glasses. The at least one image sensing module is disposed on the mounting layer and between the glasses, and the at least one image sensing module is used for capturing or recognizing images.

The effect of the present invention is that the mounting layer can not only strengthen the anti-destructive strength of the overall glass device, but also allows the image sensing module to be erected and installed through the mounting layer, and the image sensing module is located between the glasses, which can It is blocked and protected by the glass and will not be directly exposed to the outside, so it can prevent the image sensing module from being directly damaged by weather or man-made, or being shifted to the shooting angle. Moreover, the overall design of the present invention is like ordinary glass windows, glass doors, glass cabinets, glass decorations, etc., and the design is very life-oriented and friendly to the people, and can reduce the sense of rejection of the imaged person.

Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be noted that in the following description, similar elements are denoted by the same numbers.

1 and 2, a first embodiment of a glass device with an image sensor module of the present invention includes two pieces of glass 1, a mounting layer 2, at least one image sensor module 3, and two glue layers 4.

The glasses 1 of this embodiment are in the shape of upright plates and are spaced oppositely. Each piece of glass 1 includes an inner surface 11 facing the other glass 1 and an outer surface 12 opposite to the inner surface 11. There are no special restrictions on the implementation of the glass 1, as long as it can transmit light, and can be general glass, strengthened glass, bulletproof glass, or the like.

The mounting layer 2 is located between the inner surfaces 11 of the glasses 1, and is made of light-transmissive material and made into a plate shape. The mounting layer 2 can be made of polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or glass. The material of the mounting layer 2 can be selected according to the degree of its anti-destructive requirements. The higher the anti-destructive requirement, the more impact-resistant and anti-destructive materials are selected, thereby improving the overall anti-destructiveness and service life of the invention. The installation layer 2 includes two installation surfaces 21 opposite to each other and facing the inner surfaces 11 of the glasses 1, and an installation space 20 extending from one of the installation surfaces 21 to the other. The installation space 20 can be a through hole, or a groove that is recessed from one installation surface 21 toward the other installation surface 21 but does not penetrate therethrough, as long as it can be used for accommodating the image sensing module 3.

The image sensor module 3 is disposed in the installation space 20 of the installation layer 2 and is located between the glasses 1, and the image sensor module 3 can be used to capture images or identify images. The image sensing module 3 is, for example, a camera with camera and video functions, an image recognizer for recognizing human faces, or an iris recognizer, etc. The image sensing module 3 includes a main body 31 and a lens 32 located on the main body 31 and facing one of the glasses 1. The lens 32 can be a wide-angle lens to increase the shooting coverage.

The glue layers 4 are spaced apart from each other, and are located between the respective glass 1 and the mounting layer 2 respectively. Each glue layer 4 is used for adhesively bonding the adjacent glass 1 and the mounting layer 2. Each glue layer 4 is made of light-permeable material, with high clarity and transparency, and can be a resin material with adhesiveness, such as polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin, or ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), or any combination of the above materials.

When the present invention is made, according to the size of the image sensing module 3, the mounting layer 2 can be drilled and processed to form the mounting space 20 so that the image sensing module 3 is embedded and fixed to the mounting layer 2 Space 20. Then the mounting layer 2 can be bonded and fixed to the glasses 1 through the glue layers 4, wherein the side of the image sensor module 3 facing the lens 32 is the front side, and the glass 1 is located The glass 1 on the front side usually faces outwards. Therefore, the glass 1 on the front side can be made of a glass material with better damage resistance relative to the glass 1 on the rear side to increase the service life of the present invention.

When the present invention is used, the image sensing module 3 can be used to shoot and record surrounding images, or can be used to identify images. The invention can be used in security monitoring, identity recognition, behavior analysis, augmented reality, real-time care, and news image media, etc., and can realize anti-destructive, wide viewing angle, and high-definition imaging functions. The application method is, for example, applying the glass device of the present invention to glass doors, glass windows of buildings, or glass windows of vehicles. The image sensing module 3 can be used to capture images of the surrounding environment as a monitor. Or, the image sensing module 3 can have a face recognition or iris recognition function, and can be used as a safety detection device for controlling whether the glass door can be opened for personnel to enter and exit the customs. The present invention can also be made into a glass ornament to make its appearance more peaceful and friendly. When used as a monitor, it will not arouse the objection of the imaged person, and can reduce the resistance of the imaged person's privacy being violated.

It should be noted that after the image sensing module 3 completes the image capture, the image can be transmitted through wireless transmission, wired transmission, optical fiber transmission, etc., to transmit the acquired image back to a host computer system. The auxiliary devices and wires used for image transmission can be directly embedded and fixed on the inside or surface of the mounting layer 2, or installed on the outer frame after the glass 1 and an outer frame are glued and installed. In addition, the present invention can also be connected with solar panels to provide the necessary power.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, it is supplemented that, in the design of the present invention, the glass 1 and the mounting layer 2 are not limited to a flat plate shape, and may also be curved. The glasses 1 and the mounting layer 2 can be curved toward the same direction. In this way, it can meet the requirements of wide-view imaging applications, and the present invention has multiple-view imaging capabilities, and then performs digital focusing and digital image blending according to the existing algorithm to conform to the undistorted multi-view image reconstruction. Wherein, the image sensing module 3 can also change the setting angle according to requirements. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the angle of the lens 32 is slightly upward, or as shown in FIG. 4, the angle of the lens 32 is slightly downward.

In summary, the image sensing module 3 is installed through the mounting layer 2, and the image sensing module 3 is located between the glasses 1, which can be blocked and protected by the glasses 1, and will not be exposed directly. In addition, it can prevent the image sensing module 3 from being directly exposed to weather images or being directly damaged by humans, or being shifted from the shooting angle. Moreover, the overall design of the present invention is like ordinary glass windows, glass doors, glass cabinets, glass decorations, etc., and the design is very life-like and close to the people, so it can be suitable for public places and provide a more friendly non-camouflage concealed multi-point installation , So that the captured person will not only not have the feeling of rejection and resistance to being violated, but also be willing to use such public captures for daily convenience applications, such as facial recognition in the bank teller area, or expansion Leisure applications with augmented reality and more.

Referring to FIG. 5, the structure of a second embodiment of a glass device with an image sensing module of the present invention is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment. The difference is that the glass device of this embodiment also includes a Layer 2 and auxiliary element 5 located between the glasses 1. The auxiliary element 5 can be an optoelectronic element used to match the image sensing module 3, such as an active optical element such as a light-emitting diode light source, a semiconductor laser light source, etc., which can be used to provide light, or a photoelectric element that can be used with the image The sensing module 3 is electrically connected to a solar cell used to provide power, and it can also be a passive optical element such as a lens, a microlens array, and an optical fiber of unlimited shape, which can condense light to improve the imaging quality and brightness of the image sensing module 3 And resolution. Wherein, the lens or microlens array can be an independent element, or it can be integrally connected with the mounting layer 2, or be integrally formed on the inner surface 11 of the glass 1, and can penetrate the refractive index difference between the mounting layer 2 and the glass 1 , The microstructure design on the mounting layer 2 and the glass 1, etc., to produce the required optical effects. The relative position of the auxiliary element 5 and the image sensing module 3 does not need to be restricted, and must be determined by the function of the auxiliary element 5. For example, if it is a lens, a microlens array, etc., it must be set in the image sensing module. The front side of the lens 32 of group 3. If it is a component for supplying light, there is no such limitation. In this case, for example, it can be arranged above the image sensing module 3.

In addition, in order to enhance the anti-destructive function of the present invention, the auxiliary element 5 may also be a stress sensing element, preferably an optical fiber stress sensing element made based on a fiber grating or a nonlinear optical fiber element. The stress sensor can be used to detect the stress of the present invention to obtain real-time data, so that the maintainer of the present invention can reinforce the structure of the present device according to the situation and needs at any time.

Referring to FIG. 6, the structure of a third embodiment of a glass device with an image sensing module of the present invention is substantially the same as that of the second embodiment, except that the auxiliary element 5 of this embodiment is a microlens array 51 The microlens array 51 is integrally connected with the mounting layer 2 and is formed on one of the mounting surfaces 21. The microlens array 51 includes a plurality of microlenses 511 integrally protruding forward from the mounting surface 21 connected thereto. The image sensor module 3 is located between the mounting surfaces 21 and faces the microlens array 51 so that light can be focused by the microlens array 51 and then enter the image sensor module 3.

In implementation, the microlens array 51 can also be integrally connected with one of the glasses 1 and formed on one of the inner surfaces 11 of the glasses 1. The image sensing module 3 also faces the micro lens array 51.

Referring to Figures 7 and 8, the structure of a fourth embodiment of a glass device with an image sensor module of the present invention is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment. The difference is that the glass device of this embodiment includes two image sensors. The measuring module 3 also includes a decorative body 6 arranged on the outer surface 12 of one of the glasses 1 and corresponding to the position of the image sensing module 3. The decorative body 6 has a shaped pattern 61, the shaped pattern 61 has two hollow parts 611 and a pattern part 612 located around the hollow parts 611. The lenses 32 of the image sensing modules 3 respectively correspond to the positions of the hollow parts 611, so that the lenses 32 of the image sensing modules 3 can shoot or recognize images through the hollow parts 611. The main bodies 31 of the image sensing modules 3 correspond to the position of the pattern portion 612 and can be shielded by the pattern portion 612.

Specifically, the decorative body 6 of this embodiment is a decorative patch pasted on the glass 1, the shaped pattern 61 is two little boys, the hollow part 611 is the eye part of the little boy's pattern, and the images The lenses 32 of the sensing module 3 correspond to the eye part and are not covered, and the body 31 is covered by the pattern part of the little boy pattern and is not exposed. The decorative body 6 can achieve decoration and beautification effects, and achieve the effect of hiding the image sensing modules 3, so as to improve the user experience friendly and reduce the sense of rejection of the imaged person to the appearance of the traditional monitor camera.

In addition, in addition to the decorative body 6 may be provided on the glass 1 to which the image sensing modules 3 face, the outer surface 12 of the other glass 1 may also be provided with the decorative body 6. The decorative body 6 may not only be an additional decorative patch, but also may be directly sandblasted on the glass 1 to form a pattern, or other designs that can achieve a decorative effect. Preferably, the decorative body 6 can also be used to shield image transmission lines, power supply lines, and other related optoelectronic components.

However, the above are only examples of the present invention. When the scope of implementation of the present invention cannot be limited by this, all simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application of the present invention and the content of the patent specification still belong to This invention patent covers the scope.

1‧‧‧Glass 11‧‧‧Internal surface 12‧‧‧Outer surface2‧‧‧Installation layer 21‧‧‧Installation surface 20‧‧‧Installation space 3‧‧‧Image sensor module 31‧‧‧Main body 32 ‧‧‧Lens 4‧‧‧Glue layer 5‧‧‧Auxiliary element 51‧‧‧Micro lens array 511‧‧‧Micro lens 6‧‧Decorative body 61‧‧‧Shaping pattern 611‧‧‧Hollow part 612‧‧ ‧Pattern Department

Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional exploded view illustrating a first embodiment of the glass device with an image sensing module of the present invention Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the first embodiment; Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the first embodiment, illustrating another variation of the first embodiment; Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the combination of the first embodiment Another variation of an embodiment; FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second embodiment of the glass device with an image sensing module according to the present invention; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the present invention Invented a third embodiment of a glass device with an image sensing module; FIG. 7 is a three-dimensional exploded view illustrating a fourth embodiment of the glass device with an image sensing module of the present invention; and FIG. 8 is the first A front view of the four embodiments.

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3‧‧‧Image sensor module

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Claims (9)

A glass device with an image sensing module, comprising: two pieces of glass opposite to each other, each piece of glass includes an inner surface facing the other glass, and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface; a light-transmitting installation Layer located between the inner surfaces of the glasses; at least one image sensing module arranged on the mounting layer and located between the glasses, and the at least one image sensing module is used for capturing or recognizing images ; And two glued layers spaced apart, the glued layers are located between the respective glass and the installation layer. The glass device with an image sensing module according to claim 1, wherein the material of the mounting layer is polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, or glass. The glass device with an image sensing module according to claim 1, wherein each glue layer is made of adhesive resin material, and each glue layer is made of polyvinyl butyral resin, ethylene-vinyl acetate Ester copolymer, thermoplastic polyurethane, or any combination of the above materials. The glass device with an image sensing module according to claim 1, wherein the mounting layer includes two mounting surfaces facing the inner surfaces of the glass and one spaced apart from each other, and one mounting surface from the mounting surfaces. One of them extends toward the other, and the installation space in which the at least one image sensing module is disposed. The glass device with the image sensing module according to claim 1, further comprising an outer surface provided on one of the glasses, and corresponding to The decorative body at the position of the at least one image sensor module, and the at least one image sensor module faces the decorative body. The glass device with an image sensing module according to claim 5, wherein the at least one image sensing module includes a main body, and a lens on the main body, the decorative body has a shaped pattern, and the shaped The pattern has a hollow part corresponding to the lens position of the at least one image sensing module, and a pattern part located around the hollow part and used for shielding the main body. The glass device with the image sensing module according to claim 1, wherein the glass and the mounting layer are curved in the same direction. The glass device with an image sensing module according to claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary element arranged on the mounting layer and located between the glasses, and the auxiliary element is a light-emitting diode light source, a semiconductor laser light Light source, solar cell, lens, micro lens array, optical fiber, or stress sensor. The glass device with an image sensing module according to claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary element disposed on the mounting layer and located between the glasses, the auxiliary element is a microlens array, and the mounting layer includes two A mounting surface facing the inner surfaces of the glasses, the microlens array is integrally connected with the mounting layer or one of the glasses, and is formed on or on one of the mounting surfaces On one of the inner surfaces of the glasses, the at least one image sensing module is located between the mounting surfaces and faces the micro lens array.

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