TWM456654U - Video device - Google Patents

Abstract

A video device comprises a main body and a controlling module. The main body comprises a first shell and a camera module. The camera module is provided in the first shell and for taking a video. The controlling module is independent from the main body. The controlling module electrically connects to the camera module and is for controlling the camera module. Therefore, the camera module can separate from the controlling module.

Description

Photography device

The present invention relates to a photographing device, and more particularly to a photographing device in which a photographing module and a control module are separated.

In today's society, in order to enable humans and goods to move quickly, human beings have continuously developed various means of transportation since the industrial revolution. Among the vehicles that humans use most often, they are nothing more than vehicles. In order to avoid human disputes when using these vehicles, local governments have also established various traffic rules to enable humans to use these vehicles smoothly and safely.

But even if various traffic rules are in place, unexpected events may still occur. In this case, as an event evidence, in addition to the photographic content of the roadside surveillance camera, the image taken by the driving recorder installed in each vehicle can also be used as evidence of the event. Therefore, the situation in which the owner and the driver install the driving recorder in the vehicle is also common.

Most of the current driving recorders integrate the lens and control buttons on one machine, and then set the driving recorder above the front and rear windshields or the instrument panel. However, when the user wants to control the driving recorder, he must extend his hand to the front of the windshield or the dashboard, and even need to get off to the rear windshield to adjust, which causes inconvenience to the user. In addition, in addition to the driving recorder, the user sometimes installs a satellite navigation system or other accessories. It is often necessary to have a large and complex external assembly wiring to wire and power these devices.

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a photographing apparatus in which a photographing module is separated from a control module.

The invention provides a photographing device comprising a body and a control module. The body includes a first housing and a camera module. The photographic module is disposed in the first housing and is configured to capture an image. The control module is independent of the body. The control module is electrically connected to the photographic module and is used to control the photographic module.

The invention also provides a photographic device for mounting on a fixture of a rear view mirror. The fixing member is fixed to a windshield. The photographing device comprises a body and a control module. The body includes a first housing and a camera module. The first housing is engaged with the fixing member. The photographic module is disposed in the first housing and is configured to capture an image. The control module is independent of the body. The control module is electrically connected to the photographic module and is used to control the photographic module.

According to the photographic device of the present invention, the control module is independent of the body having the photographic module, and the body and the control module can be disposed at different positions. When the user wants to control various states of the photographic device, the hand can be extended to the control module for control without extending the hand to the position of the photographic module.

The above description of the present invention and the following description of the embodiments are intended to illustrate and explain the spirit and principles of the present invention, and to provide further explanation of the scope of the present patent application.

The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are described in detail below in the embodiments. The content is sufficient for any person having ordinary knowledge in the art to understand the technical content of the present invention and implement it according to the contents, the scope of the patent application and the drawings, which can be easily understood by anyone having ordinary knowledge in the field. The related purposes and advantages of the present invention. The following examples are intended to describe the present invention in further detail, but do not limit the scope of the present invention in any way.

Referring to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a photographing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The photographic device 1 of the present invention includes a body 10 and a control module 15. The body 10 includes a first housing 11 , a second housing 12 , a third housing 14 , and a camera module 13 . The camera module 13 is disposed in the first housing 11 and is configured to capture an image. The control module 15 is independent of the body 10. The control module 15 is electrically connected to the camera module 13 and is used to control the camera module 13 . The photographing device 1 can separately provide the main body 10 and the control module 15. The body 10 can be fixed in the vehicle by other fixing means (not shown). For example, the body 10 is secured to the windshield using a suction cup or glue. The control module 15 can be mounted in the dashboard of the vehicle. In addition, the first housing 11 can be engaged with a fixing member, and the second housing 12 is further engaged with the first housing 11 and surrounds the fixing member together with the first housing 11. Thereby, the body 10 is engaged with the fixing member, and the fixing member fixes the body 10 in the vehicle.

Please refer to FIGS. 2 and 3 . FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the body 10 of FIG. 1 disposed on the rear view mirror 20 , and FIG. 3 is a perspective exploded view of the body 10 and the fixture 21 of FIG. 1 . Hereinafter, the photographic apparatus 1 is attached to the rear view mirror 20 as an example. The photographic device 1 of the present invention can be mounted on a fixing member 21 of a rear view mirror 20, and the fixing member 21 can be fixed to a windshield (not shown). The rear view mirror 20 has a mirror body 22 And a connecting rod 23. The fixing member 21 can be adhered to the windshield with a surface 211 thereof. The first housing 11 is engaged with the fixing member 21. The second housing 12 is engaged with the first housing 11 and surrounds the fixing member 21 together with the first housing 11 . The camera module 13 is disposed in the first housing 11 and is used for capturing images. In the embodiment, the first housing 11 is engaged with the engaging groove 212 of the fixing member 21 by a hook 111. In the present embodiment, the first engaging portions 113a, 113b, 113c, and 113d of the first housing 11 are respectively engaged with the second engaging portions 123a, 123b, 123c, and 123d of the second housing 12.

In the embodiment, the third housing 14 is disposed on the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 and covers the fixing member 21 . In this embodiment, the first housing 11 has a plurality of engaging slots 114, the second housing 12 has a plurality of side recesses 122, and the third housing 14 has a plurality of hooks 143 and a plurality of side ribs 142. . The hook 143 of the third casing 14 is engaged with the engaging groove 114 of the first casing 11, and the side ribs 142 of the third casing 14 are engaged with the grooves 122 of the second casing 12 side. When the third casing 14 is disposed on the first casing 11 and the second casing 12, the side ribs 142 can be first slid along the side grooves 122 from the second casing 12 toward the first casing 11 . Then, the hook 143 is engaged with the engaging groove 114.

In the embodiment, the third housing 14 has a through opening 141, and the mirror body 22 of the rear view mirror 20 can be mounted on the fixing member 21 via the connecting rod 23. In this embodiment, the through opening 141 can be located at the edge of the intersection of the second housing 12 and the third housing 14. The connecting rod 23 of the rear view mirror 20 can pass through the through opening 141 to be mounted to the fixing member 21.

In the embodiment, the first housing 11 has a through opening 115. The camera module 13 is pivotally mounted on the first housing 11 and has a protruding portion 131. The protruding portion 131 passes through the through opening 115 and is used to adjust the shooting direction D1 of one of the photography modules 13 . Photography module The photographing direction D1 of 13 faces the windshield, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the shooting direction D1 can also capture the interior of the vehicle against the windshield. In this embodiment, the camera module 13 has a pivot hole 132, and the first housing 11 has a pair of pivot holes 112. The camera module 13 is pivotally mounted to the first housing 11 by a pivot 17 passing through the pivot hole 132 of the camera module 13 and the pivot hole 112 of the camera module 13. One of the pivot axes 17 in the axial direction D2 can be perpendicular to the photographing direction D1 of the photographing module 13.

In this embodiment, the through opening 115 can be located at the edge where the first housing 11 and the third housing 14 meet. The third housing 14 can also have a through opening 144 at the edge that interfaces with the first housing 11. The through opening 115 of the first casing 11 and the through opening 144 of the third casing 14 can form a through hole. The protruding portion 131 can pass through the through hole formed by the through opening 115 and the through opening 144 to adjust the pitch angle of the imaging direction D1. In the present embodiment, the pitch angle of the photographing direction D1 is approximately 13 degrees.

In other embodiments, the through opening 115 can be located at the edge of the intersection of the first housing 11 and the third housing 14 , and a through hole can be formed through the edge of the through opening 115 and the third housing 14 . The protruding portion 131 can pass through the through hole formed through the opening 115 and the edge of the third casing 14 to adjust the photographing direction D1. In other embodiments, the through opening 144 can be located at the edge where the third housing 14 and the first housing 11 meet, and the through opening 144 and the edge of the first housing 11 can form a through hole. The protruding portion 131 can pass through the through hole formed through the opening 144 and the edge of the first casing 11 to adjust the photographing direction D1.

In other embodiments, the through opening 115 can be spaced apart from the edge of the first housing 11 and the third housing 14 by a distance, so that the protruding portion 131 can pass through the through opening 115. Adjust the shooting direction D1. In other embodiments, the through opening 144 can be spaced apart from the edge of the third housing 14 and the first housing 11 by a distance. Therefore, the protruding portion 131 can pass through the through opening 144 to adjust the photographing direction D1.

In this embodiment, the camera module 13 can include a photographing unit 133 and an encoding unit 134. The photographing unit 133 can have a lens and a photosensitive element. After the external light passes through the lens and is imaged by the photosensitive element, the image is transmitted to the encoding unit 134 for encoding processing, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the image captured by the photographing unit 133 can also be directly transmitted to the control module 15.

In the present embodiment, the photographing apparatus 1 further includes a cable 16. The control module 15 and the camera module 13 can be electrically connected by the cable 16, but are not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the control module 15 and the camera module 13 can also transmit images wirelessly. In the embodiment, the second housing 12 has a through opening 121 , and the cable 16 passes through the through opening 121 and is electrically connected to the camera module 13 and the control module 15 . The control module 15 can be disposed on the dashboard. The cable 16 can pass through the through opening 121 and extend into the instrument panel along the roof and the frame, and is electrically connected to the control module 15 . The power generation system of the vehicle can directly supply power to the control module 15 and can provide power to the camera module 13 via the cable 16. This arrangement simplifies the wiring that the user can access in the environment, and provides a more comfortable driving environment. In other embodiments, the cable 16 can also pass out of the through hole of the first housing 11 or the third housing 14 to the outside of the body 10.

Referring to FIG. 4, a perspective exploded view of the control module 15 of FIG. 1 is illustrated. The control module 15 includes a processing unit 151 and an input unit 152. Processing unit 151 It is electrically connected to the camera module 13 shown in FIG. The processing unit 151 is capable of receiving images captured by the photographing module 13. The processing unit 151 is capable of decoding the image encoded by the encoding unit 134 shown in FIG. In other embodiments, the processing unit 151 can also directly receive images captured by the photographing unit 133 and perform other processing, such as encoding, compression, and storage of images. The input unit 152 is electrically connected to the processing unit 151 and is used to switch the usage mode of the camera module 13 shown in FIG.

In the embodiment, the control module 15 further includes a panel 150, a sound receiving unit 153, a shielding member 154, an indicator light 155, and a storage device port 156. The panel 150 is located at one end of the control module 15. The panel 150 has an operation hole 150a, a sound source hole 150b, an indication hole 150c and a storage hole 150d. The input unit 152 protrudes through the operation hole 150a to protrude from the panel 150. The sound unit 153 is electrically connected to the processing unit 151 and located in the sound source hole 150b. A sound is transmitted through the sound source hole 150b to the sound pickup unit 153. The sound unit 153 converts the gas vibration wave of the sound into an electrical signal, and then transmits it to the processing unit 151, so that the processing unit 151 processes the electrical signal. The shielding member 154 surrounds the processing unit 151 and is used for shielding external electromagnetic wave signals to prevent the processing unit 151 from being interfered by external electromagnetic wave signals.

In the embodiment, the indicator light 155 is electrically connected to the processing unit 151 and located in the indication hole 150c. The processing unit 151 can control the indicator light 155 to emit a light to display the usage mode of the camera module 13 shown in FIG. The light emitted by the indicator light 155 can be illuminated through the indication hole 150c to let the user know the usage mode of the photography module 13 shown in FIG. The storage device port 156 is electrically connected to the processing unit and is located in the storage hole 150d. Such as a memory card storage device (not shown) can The storage device port 156 is inserted through the storage hole 150d to electrically connect the storage device port 156 to the storage device. The processing unit 151 can store the decoded image in the storage device via the storage device port 156.

As shown in the first, third and fourth figures, the user can turn on the photographing apparatus 1 by the input unit 152. The operation of the photographing module 13 is controlled via the processing unit 151. After the image capturing unit 133 captures the image, the image is transmitted to the encoding unit 134 for encoding. The encoded image is passed through cable 16 to processing unit 151 for decoding. The sound can also be converted into an electrical signal via the sound pickup unit 153 and passed to the processing unit 151 for processing. The processing unit 151 can store the decoded image and the processed electrical signal in the storage device via the storage device port 156. Therefore, it is possible to record an image containing sound.

In addition, the photographic device 1 further includes a display module (not shown) and a sound amplification module (not shown). The display module and the sound amplification module are electrically connected to the processing unit 151. The display module is configured to display an image decoded by the processing unit 151 and a menu screen processed by the processing unit. The sound amplification module is configured to emit a corresponding sound of the electrical signal processed by the processing unit 151. The menu screen can have various modes in which the user can cooperate with the menu screen, and the selection processing unit 151 controls the camera module 13 and the display module. For example, the camera module 13 can be controlled to capture images, and the display module can also be controlled to display images in accordance with the playback order desired by the user. The display module can also be integrated with the vehicle navigation device to enable images to be displayed on the screen of the vehicle navigation device. In addition, the positioning information of the vehicle can also be added to the image file. The display module can also be mounted on the dashboard and powered directly by the vehicle's power generation system.

In summary, the photographic device of the present invention can enable the body and the control module to be disposed at different positions by the control module being independent of the body having the photographic module. When the user wants to control various states of the photographic device, the hand can be extended to the control module for control without extending the hand to the position of the photographic module. In addition, the body can be mounted on the rear view mirror, and the control module can be disposed in the instrument panel. In addition to being able to mount the camera module and the mirror, it also reduces the weight of the mirror. The cable connecting the control module and the camera module can extend along the roof and the frame to prevent the cable from being accidentally pulled by the user in the compartment. In addition, when the user wants to insert or remove the storage device, it only needs to operate on the instrument panel without having to reach the camera module.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above in the foregoing embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. The changes and refinements of the present invention are within the scope of the patent protection of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Please refer to the attached patent application for the scope of protection defined by this new model.

1‧‧‧Photographing device

10‧‧‧ Ontology

11‧‧‧First housing

111‧‧‧ hook

112‧‧‧Pivot hole

113a, 113b, 113c, 113d‧‧‧ first engagement

114‧‧‧ snap groove

115‧‧‧through opening

12‧‧‧ second housing

121‧‧‧through opening

122‧‧‧ side groove

123a, 123b, 123c, 123d‧‧‧ second engagement

13‧‧‧Photography module

131‧‧‧Protruding

132‧‧‧Pivot hole

133‧‧‧Photographic unit

134‧‧‧ coding unit

14‧‧‧ third housing

141, 144‧‧‧through openings

142‧‧‧Side ribs

143‧‧‧ card hook

15‧‧‧Control Module

150‧‧‧ panel

150a‧‧‧Operation hole

150b‧‧‧ source hole

150c‧‧‧ indicating hole

150d‧‧‧ storage hole

151‧‧‧Processing unit

152‧‧‧Input unit

153‧‧ ‧ radio unit

154‧‧‧Shield

155‧‧‧ indicator light

156‧‧‧Storage device connection埠

16‧‧‧ cable

17‧‧‧ pivot

20‧‧‧ rearview mirror

21‧‧‧Fixed parts

211‧‧‧ surface

212‧‧‧ snap groove

22‧‧‧Mirror body

23‧‧‧ Connecting rod

D1‧‧‧ Shooting direction

D2‧‧‧Axis direction

1 is a perspective view of a photographing apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the body of FIG. 1 disposed on the rear view mirror.

Figure 3 is a perspective exploded view of the body and the fixture of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a perspective exploded view of the control module of Figure 1.

1‧‧‧Photographing device

10‧‧‧ Ontology

11‧‧‧First housing

12‧‧‧ second housing

13‧‧‧Photography module

14‧‧‧ third housing

15‧‧‧Control Module

16‧‧‧ cable

Claims (22)

A photographic device includes: a body, comprising: a first housing; and a photographic module disposed in the first housing for capturing an image; and a control module independent of the body The control module is electrically connected to the camera module and is used to control the camera module. The photographic device of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises a second housing engaged with the first housing and surrounding a fixing member together with the first housing. The photographic device of claim 2, wherein the body further comprises a third housing disposed on the first housing and the second housing and covering the fixing member. The photographic device of claim 1, wherein the first housing has a through opening, the photographic module is pivotally disposed on the first housing and has a protrusion, the protrusion passes through the through opening, and To adjust the shooting direction of one of the camera modules. The photographic device of claim 1, wherein the photographic module is pivotally disposed in an axial direction of the first housing and perpendicular to a shooting direction of the photographic module. The photographic device of claim 1, wherein the control module comprises: a processing unit electrically connected to the photographic module and configured to process the image; and an input unit electrically connected to the processing unit And switching the processing unit to control the usage mode of the camera module. The photographic device of claim 6, wherein the control module further comprises a sounding unit electrically connected to the processing unit and configured to convert a sound into an electrical signal, the processing unit further configured to process the telecommunications number. The photographic device of claim 6, wherein the control module further comprises an indicator light electrically connected to the processing unit and configured to prompt the usage mode of the photographic module. The photographic device of claim 6, wherein the control module further includes a storage device port electrically connected to the processing unit and electrically connected to a storage device, wherein the processing unit is further configured to pass the storage The device port stores the processed image in the storage device. The photographic device of claim 6, further comprising a display module electrically connected to the processing unit and configured to display the image processed by the processing unit. The photographic device of claim 6, further comprising a display module electrically connected to the processing unit and configured to display a menu screen processed by the processing unit. A photographic device for mounting on a fixing member of a rear view mirror for fixing to a windshield, the photographic device comprising: a body comprising: a first casing, and the fixing member is stuck And a photographic module disposed in the first housing for capturing an image; and a control module electrically independent of the body, the control module being electrically connected to the photographic module Control the camera module. The photographing apparatus of claim 12, wherein the body further comprises a second housing engaged with the first housing and surrounding the fixing member together with the first housing. The photographic device of claim 13, wherein the body further comprises a third housing disposed on the first housing and the second housing and covering the fixing member. The photographic device of claim 12, wherein the first housing has a through opening, the photographic module is pivotally disposed on the first housing and has a protruding portion, the protruding portion passes through the through opening, and To adjust the shooting direction of one of the camera modules. The photographic device of claim 12, wherein the photographic module is pivotally disposed in an axial direction of the first housing and perpendicular to a shooting direction of the photographic module. The photographic device of claim 12, wherein the control module comprises: a processing unit electrically connected to the photographic module; and an input unit electrically connected to the processing unit and configured to switch the processing unit Control the usage mode of the camera module. The photographic device of claim 17, wherein the control module further comprises a sounding unit electrically connected to the processing unit and configured to convert a sound into an electrical signal, the processing unit further configured to process the telecommunications number. The photographic device of claim 17, wherein the control module further comprises an indicator light electrically connected to the processing unit and configured to prompt the usage mode of the photographic module. The photographic device of claim 17, wherein the control module further comprises a storage device port electrically connected to the processing unit and electrically connected to a storage device, wherein the processing unit is further configured to pass the storage Device connection will be processed The image is stored in the storage device. The photographic device of claim 17 further comprising a display module electrically coupled to the processing unit, the processing unit further configured to process the image and transfer the processed image to the display module, the display module The group is used to display the image processed by the processing unit. The photographic device of claim 17 further comprising a display module electrically coupled to the processing unit and configured to display a menu screen processed by the processing unit.