TWM481425U - Image recording device - Google Patents

Description

Video camera

The present invention relates to a video recording device, and particularly to a video recording device which is provided by a polyhedron to provide different optical imaging angles and has concealability, and may also include a buffer structure such as a covering polyhedron. To provide shockproof and other functions, or to include a transparent ball to cover the buffer structure to provide waterproof and enhance the appearance of the hidden video camera.

Video recording devices are an indispensable product in daily life, from webcam to closed-circuit television to surveillance systems. However, the design of the video recording device still needs to be solved. For example, when the monitoring system needs multi-view monitoring, multiple video cameras need to be synchronized, or a video camera with a rotating lens function is needed to adjust the monitoring angle. Both are easily detected by the monitored object, which makes the monitoring effect less favorable. However, when monitoring from a single perspective, it is also easy to be perceived by the monitored object. Therefore, how to design a video recording device that is both hidden and not easily noticeable is one of the focuses of video camera development.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a video recording apparatus is provided, comprising: a first polyhedron and at least one image capturing module. The polyhedron has a plurality of equal-area surfaces, wherein at least one of the equal-area surfaces has at least one opening for at least one optical lens to take an image. The image capturing module includes at least one digital image capturing component corresponding to the at least one optical lens to perform a photographing and recording function. The digital image capture component can include a charge coupled device image capture component or a complementary MOS image capture component.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the video recording device further includes a buffer structure covering the polyhedron and including at least one through hole corresponding to the at least one opening, and the inner diameter of the through hole is slightly larger than the effective viewing angle of the optical lens. The buffer structure is made of a soft material or a porous material. In one embodiment, the soft material is a rubber material.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the video camera further includes a transparent ball for covering or enclosing the buffer structure to provide waterproof, light transmissive, or rolling functions.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the video recording apparatus further includes a row of wet elements including an absorbent, a plurality of venting ports, a one-way valve, a gas permeable film, or a combination thereof.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the polyhedron and the transparent ball are plastic parts.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the transparent balls respectively include a concave portion corresponding to each of the optical lenses, and the concave portion has a light transmitting bottom surface to provide a light incident surface of the optical lens.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the equal-area surface may in turn comprise at least one human-machine interface. In another embodiment, the human interface can be a button slot, a display light hole, a USB slot, a mini USB slot, a micro USB slot, a micro SD slot, an HDMI slot, a mini HDMI slot, or a micro HDMI. The slot, and the buffer structure may further include a through hole corresponding to each of the human body faces.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the isopolyhedron may be a tetrahedron, a hexahedron, an octahedron, a dodecahedron, or an icosahedron.

In one embodiment, the video recording device further includes a wireless network module, and one of the external smart phones or a tablet computer can control the operation of the at least one image capturing module via the wireless network module.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of equal-area surfaces may further comprise at least one spiral hole or a fixing hole for fixing the components of the video camera.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a video recording apparatus is provided, comprising: a cube having a plurality of equal-area surfaces, wherein at least one of the equal-area surfaces has at least one circular opening for imaging by at least one optical lens And at least one image capturing module comprising a charge coupled device image capturing component or a complementary MOS image capturing component, corresponding to at least one optical lens and performing a photographic and video recording function; wherein, by at least one battery, providing Optical mirror The power required for the operation of the head and image capture module.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

10‧‧‧Video recording device

11.‧‧‧ Polyhedron

112‧‧‧ equal surface area

1121‧‧‧ openings

1122‧‧‧Human machine face

1123‧‧‧Spiral hole

12‧‧‧Image capture module

122‧‧‧Digital image capture component

100‧‧‧Video recording device

130‧‧‧ Buffer structure

131‧‧‧through hole

1000‧‧‧Video recording device

1100‧‧‧ Transparent ball

1110‧‧‧ recessed part

1111‧‧‧Transparent bottom surface

1200‧‧‧Draining components

20‧‧‧octahedron

30‧‧‧Dodecahedron

40‧‧‧Icosahedron

50‧‧‧tetrahedron

60‧‧‧hexahedron

D1, D2‧‧‧ inside diameter

A‧‧‧effective perspective

C‧‧‧ optical lens

Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing a video recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic view showing the video recording apparatus of Fig. 1 according to another viewing angle.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing a video recording apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing a video recording apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 5-9 are schematic views of the polyhedrons of the various embodiments of the present invention.

The foregoing and other technical aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments of the invention. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only directions referring to the additional drawings. The drawings in the present specification are intended to illustrate the functional relationship between the various devices and the various elements, and the shapes, thicknesses, and widths are not drawn to scale.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a video recording apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which includes: a first polyhedron 11 and at least one image capturing module 12. The polyhedron 11 has a plurality of equal-area surfaces 112, wherein at least one of the equal-area surfaces 112 has at least one opening 1121 for at least one optical lens C to take an image. The image capturing module 12 includes at least one digital image capturing component 122 corresponding to at least one optical lens C to perform a photographing and recording function. The digital image capturing component 122 can include a charge coupled device image capturing component or a complementary MOS image capturing component. The video recording apparatus 10 of FIG. 1 is characterized by a square shape, and when the surface 112 of each square of the square body is provided with a different number of openings 1121 (refer to FIG. 2), the video recording apparatus 10 has a shape of a dice, and The non-general video recording device has a more abrupt appearance and has a more subtle effect. The shape of the opening 1121 is not limited to a circular shape, and may be changed due to other needs. For example, the human interface 1122 in Fig. 1 is used.

When the range of the required recording is large, it is difficult to cover the required recording range with a single optical lens C, for example, the lower left side of FIG. 1 , in which different equal-area surfaces 112 are displayed, and the optical lens C can be additionally set to increase the recording. range. However, the effective viewing angles of various optical lenses are different. For example, the effective viewing angle of the optical lens for a relatively long distance is generally narrow, and when multiple remote optical lenses are required for simultaneous recording, the angle of the cube may not be sufficient. Referring to Figures 5, 6, and 7, the present invention proposes an embodiment of a polyhedron such as an octahedron 20, a dodecahedron 30, or an icosahedron 40. If the required direction angle is small, referring to Figs. 8 and 9, the present invention proposes an embodiment of a tetrahedron 50 or a hexahedron 60 or the like. Therefore, during implementation, the polyhedrons required can be selected according to the specifications or the recording range of different optical lenses. For example, when the surface area of the polyhedron is higher than the icosahedron, it is also within the scope of the patent.

FIG. 3 shows a video recording apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which further includes a buffer structure 130 for covering the polyhedron 11 and including at least one through hole 131 corresponding to the at least one opening 1121. The inner diameter D1 of the hole 131 is slightly larger than the effective viewing angle A of the optical lens to avoid affecting the effect of light receiving. The buffer structure 130 can be made of a soft material or a porous material to provide protection against impact or falling of the video recording apparatus 100. The soft material can be rubber, such as silicone rubber. The porous material may be made of foam or a general industrial sponge. The porous material determines the arrangement relationship between the transparent ball 1100 and the polyhedron 11 , and also blocks the internal operation sound of the video recording apparatus 100 to avoid external transmission and enhance the concealment effect. .

Figure 4 shows a video camera 1000 provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Compared with FIG. 3, the video camera 1000 further includes a transparent ball 1100 for covering or enclosing the buffer structure 1100 to provide the waterproof, light transmissive, or rolling function of the video camera 1000. In an embodiment, if the optical lens has special needs, a concave portion 1110 may be disposed at each of the transparent balls 1100 corresponding to each of the optical lenses C. The concave portion 1110 has a transparent bottom surface 1111 to provide light incidence of the optical lens. Face, to avoid distortion of the received light and shadow or excessive difference in transmittance. The transparent bottom surface 1111 can be placed in a flat manner with the optical lens or other means for optimal light collection. The recessed portion 1110 has an inner diameter D2 which is slightly larger than the effective viewing angle A of the optical lens to avoid affecting the effect of light receiving. However, the design end of the recessed portion 1110 is determined as needed. When the curvature of the surface of the transparent ball 1000 is small and the thickness is uniform, it can also be directly The surface of the ball 1100 receives light and shadow.

In one embodiment, the polyhedron and the transparent ball are plastic parts, and the material may be changed as needed, such as tempered glass.

In addition, the tetrahedron 50, the hexahedron 60 octahedron 20, the dodecahedron 30, or the icosahedron 40 may be coated in the buffer structure 130 or coated on the buffer structure 130, if necessary. Within 1100 with a transparent ball.

The geometric appearance of the buffer structure 130 in FIG. 3 is a sphere, and the implementation is not limited to a sphere, and the purpose thereof is to cover the polyhedron 11 and determine the relationship between the transparent sphere 1100 and the polyhedron 11, and the geometry of the object can be achieved. Both can be used to cushion the appearance of structure 130.

When the transparent ball 1100 is closed to cover the video camera 1000, part of the moisture may be contained inside the video camera 1000 during assembly. When the temperature is low, the optical lens surface or the light-transmitting bottom surface 1111 may generate mist, resulting in poor light collection. In one embodiment, the video camera 1000 includes a row of wet components 1200 for discharging moisture inside the camera device 1000. The moisture absorbing member 211 includes an absorbent, a plurality of vents, a check valve, or A breathable film can also be combined. The choice of absorbent can be based on moisture or volatilized rubber softener.

In the embodiments of the foregoing polyhedrons, the embodiment of the application selection is not limited to the optical lens or the recording angle described above. Referring to FIG. 1, the equal-area surface 112 further includes at least one human-machine interface 1122 (for example, a key slot). , display light hole, USB slot, mini USB slot, micro USB slot, micro SD slot, HDMI slot, micro HDMI slot, or mini HDMI slot, etc.), also due to the operation interface or convenient operation, etc. The factors determine the chosen polyhedron, such as the need for assembly or construction. The opening of the human interface 1122 is not limited to the geometric features of the square in the drawing, but a circular opening (not shown, similar to other circular openings 1121) may also be used. The buffer structure 130 can also include a through hole 131 corresponding to each of the human interface faces 1122 for ease of operation.

Referring to FIG. 1, the equal-area surface 112 may further include at least one spiral hole 1123 (or a fixing hole) for fixing the components of the video camera 10. Referring to FIG. 3, the buffer structure 130 may also include a through hole 131 corresponding to one of the spiral holes 1123 for ease of operation.

In one embodiment, the video recording device further includes a wireless network module (not shown), and at least one of the wireless network modules can be controlled by one of the smart phones or a tablet outside the video recording device. The operation of the module 12 and the at least one optical lens C. The wireless network module can include a 2.4 GHz module, Bluetooth, other wireless signals, and the like. In addition, the video recording device may also include at least one battery (not shown, disposed in the polyhedron 11, such as a general battery, an ultra-thin battery, or a lithium battery) for providing electrical energy required for operation of the imaging module 12.

However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention cannot be limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent change and modification made by the novel patent application scope and the novel description content, All remain within the scope of this new patent. The embodiments illustrate directly connected circuits or components with other circuits or components that do not affect the primary function interposed therebetween. In addition, any of the embodiments or the claims of the present invention are not required to achieve all of the objects or advantages or features disclosed herein. The abstract sections and headings are only used to assist in the search for patent documents and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

10‧‧‧Video recording device

11.‧‧‧ Polyhedron

112‧‧‧ equal surface area

1121‧‧‧ openings

1122‧‧‧Human machine face

1123‧‧‧Spiral hole

12‧‧‧Image capture module

122‧‧‧Digital image capture component

C‧‧‧ optical lens

Claims (14)

A video recording apparatus comprising: a first polyhedron having a plurality of equal-area surfaces, wherein at least one of the surface surfaces has at least one opening for at least one optical lens to take an image; and at least one image capturing module includes At least one digital image capturing component corresponding to at least one of the optical lenses to perform a photographing and recording function. The video recording device of claim 1, further comprising a buffer structure covering the polyhedron and including at least one through hole corresponding to the at least one opening, wherein the inner diameter of the through hole is larger than the optical The effective viewing angle range of the lens, and the buffer structure is made of a soft material or a porous material. The video recording device of claim 2, further comprising a transparent ball for covering or enclosing the buffer structure to provide waterproof, light transmissive, or rolling functions. The video recording apparatus of claim 3, further comprising a row of wet components comprising an absorbent, a plurality of venting ports, a one-way valve, a gas permeable film, or a combination thereof. The video recording device of claim 3, wherein the polyhedron and the transparent ball are plastic parts, and the soft material is rubber or silicone. The camera of claim 3, wherein the transparent ball comprises at least one recess corresponding to at least one of the optical lenses, the recess having a light transmissive bottom surface to provide a light incident surface of the optical lens . The video recording apparatus of claim 1, wherein the equal-area surfaces may further comprise at least one human-machine interface. The video recording device of claim 7, wherein at least one of the human interface faces is a key slot, a display light hole, a USB slot, a mini USB slot, a micro USB slot, a micro SD slot, HDMI slot, micro HDMI slot, or mini HDMI slot. The video recording device according to claim 7 of the patent application, further comprising a buffer structure, Coating the polyhedron and including at least one through hole corresponding to the at least one opening, wherein an inner diameter of the through hole is larger than an effective viewing angle range of the optical lens, and the buffer structure is made of a soft material or a porous material, wherein The buffer structure in turn includes at least one other via corresponding to at least one of the human interface faces. The video recording apparatus of claim 1, wherein the polyhedrons are tetrahedrons, hexahedrons, octahedrons, dodecahedrons, or icosahedrons. The video recording device of claim 1, further comprising a wireless network module, wherein one of the external smart phones or a tablet computer can control at least one of the optical lenses and at least The operation of the image capture module. The video recording device of claim 1, wherein the equal-area surfaces may further comprise at least one spiral hole or a fixing hole for fixing the components of the video camera. The video recording device of claim 1, wherein the digital image capturing device comprises a charge coupled device image capturing device or a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor image. Take the component. A video recording apparatus comprising: a square body having a plurality of equal-area surfaces, wherein at least one equal-area surface has at least one circular opening for at least one optical lens to take an image; and at least one image capturing module includes a charge-coupled component image capturing component or a complementary MOS image capturing component to correspond to at least one of the optical lens and performing a photographic and video recording function; wherein the at least one optical lens is provided by at least one battery and at least The power required for the operation of the image capture module.