WO2021006655A1 - Wearable camera and neck guide - Google Patents

Wearable camera and neck guide Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2021006655A1
WO2021006655A1 PCT/KR2020/008998 KR2020008998W WO2021006655A1 WO 2021006655 A1 WO2021006655 A1 WO 2021006655A1 KR 2020008998 W KR2020008998 W KR 2020008998W WO 2021006655 A1 WO2021006655 A1 WO 2021006655A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
case
camera
neck
wearable camera
neck guide
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/KR2020/008998
Other languages
French (fr)
Korean (ko)
Inventor
김용국
조성래
김용진
김준세
이지홍
변문수
Original Assignee
링크플로우 주식회사
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by 링크플로우 주식회사 filed Critical 링크플로우 주식회사
Publication of WO2021006655A1 publication Critical patent/WO2021006655A1/en

Links

Images

Classifications

    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N23/00Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof
    • H04N23/95Computational photography systems, e.g. light-field imaging systems
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N23/00Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof
    • H04N23/57Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
    • GPHYSICS
    • G03PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03BAPPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • G03B17/00Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor
    • G03B17/56Accessories
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N13/00Stereoscopic video systems; Multi-view video systems; Details thereof
    • H04N13/10Processing, recording or transmission of stereoscopic or multi-view image signals
    • H04N13/106Processing image signals
    • H04N13/111Transformation of image signals corresponding to virtual viewpoints, e.g. spatial image interpolation
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N23/00Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof
    • H04N23/50Constructional details
    • H04N23/51Housings
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N23/00Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof
    • H04N23/90Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a wearable camera, and to a wearable camera that can be worn on the body and is equipped with three cameras to capture 360-degree images and a neck guide thereof.
  • a wearable camera refers to a camera device that is mounted on a body part such as a person's neck or head to photograph the user's surroundings, and has the advantage of being able to use both hands freely because the user does not need to carry it with his or her hands.
  • 360-degree wearable cameras that can take real-time all directions around the wearer are emerging as safety, firefighting, security, and leisure use.
  • a conventional wearable camera is formed in a form in which a small camera module is installed on a body in the form of an ear set or a neckband worn on the ear.
  • a number of cameras are placed at the same angle apart from each other on the frame of the neckband or earset. In other words, if there are 4 cameras, they are arranged at 90 degree intervals to collect image data on the slopes and stitch images. In this way, a plurality of camera modules are arranged at equal angular intervals in a neckband-type wearable camera hanging around the neck.
  • this method does not take into account the human body condition to be worn, and it is necessary to obtain a high-quality 360-degree image without blind spots by considering the angle of the curved shoulder while maintaining the relative position and angle between the cameras.
  • the present invention is provided with a U-shaped case that can be worn on the neck, and three camera modules are installed in the case so as to be spaced apart from each other to provide a wearable camera capable of acquiring 360 degree images. It has its purpose to provide.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a 360-degree wearable camera having excellent image quality because it can be stably fixed to fit the body while maintaining a constant position and position between camera modules.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a neck guide for a wearable camera that is selectable for a user's body, is easily detachable, and has excellent fixing power.
  • the wearable camera of the present invention includes: a U-shaped case comprising a rear portion and a side portion protruding forward from both ends of the rear portion and having a mounting space therein; Three cameras respectively mounted in front of the rear part and the side part; And a control module for generating a 360-degree image by combining the image captured by the camera into one by image stitching.
  • the optical axes of the three cameras are on the same plane, and the three cameras are fixedly mounted in the case to maintain their relative positions and optical axes.
  • the three cameras include a rear camera disposed at the rear portion of the case, and a front right camera and a front left camera disposed at both front sides of the side portion. It is preferable that the case is made of a rigid material.
  • the extension line of the optical axis of the rear camera, the front right camera, and the front left camera meet at one point, and the angle of the second central angle formed by the optical axis of the rear camera and the front right camera is a second center angle formed by the optical axis of the rear camera and the front left camera. It can be the same as the angle of the 3 center angle.
  • the angle of the first central angle formed by the optical axis of the front right camera and the front left camera is different from the second central angle and the third central angle.
  • the plane including the optical axis has a certain angle with respect to the horizontal plane formed by the bottom surface of the case.
  • the first central angle is 85° to 88°
  • the second and third central angles are 136° to 137.5°, respectively.
  • the wearable camera according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a neck guide that is detachably fixed to a case, and the neck guide is provided with a plurality of pairs of different sizes to be detachable according to the user's body size. .
  • the neck guide is composed of two symmetrical neck guides on the right and left, and is fixed to the inside of the side of the U-shaped case to form a loop with an open front side with the inside of the rear portion of the case, and contact the user's neck.
  • the case is fixedly supported on the user's neck.
  • the neck guide is made of an elastic material, and includes an arc-shaped support portion for contacting the user's body, and an attachment portion formed at one end of the support portion and detachably coupled to the case.
  • a mounting portion for fixing the neck guide protrudes inside the side portion of the U-shaped case.
  • the mounting portion is formed to protrude from the inside of the side portion of the case toward the central portion, and the attachment portion and the mounting portion are fitted and coupled by hook coupling. It is preferable that a hook protrusion for coupling the hook is formed on the attachment portion and a hook stop protrusion for coupling the hook is formed on the mounting portion.
  • the attachment portion includes a U-ring-shaped attachment member protruding from the support portion, and a cantilever-shaped hook coupling portion positioned between the U-shaped protrusions of the attachment member and extending from the support portion.
  • One end of the two protrusions parallel to each other is connected to the support part, and the other ends of the two protrusions are connected to each other to constitute the U-shaped attachment member.
  • a rail groove is extended along the inner circumferential surface of the U-ring-shaped attachment member, one end of the rail groove on the support side is open, and a guide to be inserted into the frame groove on the outer circumferential surface of the protruding surface of the mounting unit to fit and fit.
  • the rail is formed protruding.
  • a neck guide made of an elastic material that is detachably coupled to a wearable camera.
  • the neck guide is detachably fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the wearable camera case to form a circular loop with an open front side with the inside of the rear part of the case, and the loop contacts the user's neck to fix the case to the user's neck. Support.
  • the neck guide is made of an elastic material, and includes an arc-shaped support portion for contacting the user's body, and an attachment portion formed at one end of the support portion and detachably coupled to the case.
  • the attachment portion is fixedly coupled to a mounting portion protruding from the inner circumferential surface of the case by hook coupling, and a hook protrusion for hook engagement with a hook stop protrusion formed on the mounting portion is formed on the attachment portion.
  • the 360-degree wearable camera of the present invention can minimize an unnecessary photographing area in consideration of a body structure and improve stitching quality and photographing efficiency of an image.
  • a neck guide that is in close contact with the neck is provided by size, so that it can be applied to various body sizes, and when worn, the case is in close contact with the neck without deforming the case, so that the case is not easily removed or shaken. As a result, image quality and product durability are improved.
  • the wearable camera according to an aspect of the present invention has excellent image quality, reliability, and ease of use because the neck guide is easily detachable and has excellent fixing power after assembly.
  • the neck guide according to an embodiment of the present invention is easy to attach and detach to the wearable camera, but is not separated by an external force of up, down, left, and right, and thus has excellent assembleability and coupling quality.
  • FIG. 1 is a view showing the top and side surfaces of a wearable camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wearable camera and a side view of a neck guide according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG 3 is a perspective view of a neck guide in a direction coupled to a wearable camera case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view showing an enlarged detachable portion of the neck guide in the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a mounting portion of a case and a detachable portion of the neck guide in a state before detachment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a direction in which a neck guide is attached to a camera case according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention from an upper surface.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-sectional view before (a) and after (b) a neck guide of a wearable camera according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixedly mounted to a case attachment portion.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the relative positions of images captured by three cameras of a wearable camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a wearable camera includes a U-shaped case 100, three cameras 201, 202, and 203, and a control module (not shown).
  • a battery module for power supply or an external power supply cable may be included, and it is preferable to further include a communication module.
  • the case 100 is formed in a U-shape including a rear portion positioned on the back neck of the user when worn on the user's neck, and a side portion that is bent forward and protruded from both ends of the rear portion, and has a mounting space therein.
  • Three cameras 201, 202, 203 and a control module are fixed or mounted in the case 100.
  • the control module (not shown) combines images captured by three cameras into one by image stitching to create a 360-degree image.
  • circuits and electronic components for camera control and image data generation are PCB or SoC (system on). chip).
  • the three cameras include a rear camera 201 disposed at the rear portion of the U-shaped case 100, a front right camera 202 and a front left camera 203 disposed in front of both sides of the side portion.
  • the case is made of a rigid material, and the three cameras are fixed in the case to maintain their relative positions and optical axes. Furthermore, by minimizing the blur of the optical axis of the three cameras, it is possible to prevent the blur of the camera focus and maintain the image quality.
  • the quality of image stitching may deteriorate, and data processing time may increase in order to correct this.
  • the real-time 360-degree video quality must be maintained to ensure appropriate response.
  • the optical axes of the rear camera 201, the front right camera 202, and the front left camera 203 are on the same plane. Acquiring an image on the same plane in order to obtain a desired 360-degree omnidirectional image centered on the user's position and the camera mounting position is good in terms of the efficiency and effect of stitching.
  • the relative position between the cameras and the arrangement of the relative optical axes must be kept constant so that seamless image stitching can be achieved by the same standard, and image data processing time and image quality can be secured.
  • the positions and mounting directions of the three cameras are designed so that the extension lines of the optical axes of the rear camera 201, the front right camera 202, and the front left camera 203 meet at one point.
  • the optical axis is an axis that serves as a reference for an optical system constituting each camera, and may be, for example, a central axis of the optical system, and is indicated by a dotted line in the perspective view of FIG. 1.
  • the second central angle ⁇ formed by the optical axis of the rear camera 201 and the front right camera 202 is the same angle as the third central angle ⁇ formed by the optical axis of the rear camera 201 and the front left camera 203
  • the first central angle ⁇ formed by the optical axes of the front right camera 202 and the front left camera 203 is different from the second central angle and the third central angle.
  • the rear camera 201 When the wearable camera of the U-shaped case is worn on the neck, the rear camera 201 is located on the user's back neck, and the front cameras 202 and 203 are relatively directed to a lower position on the ground than the rear camera. This is due to the shape of the U-shaped case and the three-dimensional shape of the neck and shoulders of the human body. Even if the optical axis of the 3 camera is located on the same plane, the plane is slightly inclined with respect to the horizontal plane while wearing it. That is, the optical axes of the front cameras 202 and 203 are directed to a position slightly lower than that of the rear camera 201 to capture surrounding images.
  • FIG. 8 a captured image as can be seen in FIG. 8 is obtained.
  • the center part of FIG. 8 is an image photographed by the rear camera 201, and the left and right squares are images photographed by the front cameras 202 and 203, which schematically indicate the heights of their relative positions. That is, the hatched portion of 8 is an image of approximately the same height and is the object of image stitching.
  • the front left and right cameras photograph a part of the wearer's body, that is, the lower part of the part indicated by the curve in Fig. 8(a) as part of the image.
  • the part is an area with no or low information in the image captured by the wearable camera. That is, an unnecessary image, which is a part of the front of the wearer's shoulder, is photographed to reduce a portion occupied by an informative 360-degree image.
  • the inventors of the present invention consider the three-dimensional body structure of a user wearing a wearable camera, and the first central angle ⁇ formed by the optical axis of the front right camera 202 and the front left camera 203 is the second central angle ⁇ . And a structure smaller than the third central angle ( ⁇ ) was developed.
  • the optical axes of the three cameras are located on the same plane and the extension lines of the three optical axes meet at one point, the first central angle is 80° to 90°, and the second central angle and the third central angle are Each is between 135° and 140°. More preferably, the first central angle is 85° to 88°, preferably 86.21°, and the second and third central angles are respectively 136.895°. It is preferable that the angle of view of each of the three cameras is 187 degrees or less.
  • the image portion of the image taken by the front cameras as shown in (b) of FIG. 8 is to be directed toward the shoulder of the user rather than the external environment (under the curve of FIG. 8b). Part) is minimized, so it is possible to obtain an image with excellent information and easy stitching. If the first center angle is made smaller, the blind spot can be reduced, but this may cause an image distortion problem outside the wide-angle lens.
  • the wearable camera includes a neck guide 500 that is detachably fixed to the case.
  • the case is preferably made of a rigid material. In this case, it is difficult for the case to be tightly fixed to the body, especially the neck. Therefore, when the wearable camera is worn, the case may be shaken or dropped from the neck, and the focus may be shaken during imaging, resulting in deterioration of the image quality, and further, the product may drop and fall to the floor, causing damage.
  • the wearable camera can be stably worn.
  • the neck guide is preferably provided in a plurality of sizes according to the user's body size. For example, since it provides a detachable neck guide of three sizes, large, medium, and small, a user can select a neck guide that fits the body size and install it on the case.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wearable camera to which a neck guide is coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a side view of the neck guide.
  • two pairs of symmetrical neck guides on the right and left are provided for one wearable camera, and the neck guide 500 is fixed to the inner side of the U-shaped case.
  • the neck guide is made of two, one end is fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the side portion of the case 100, the other end protrudes in a curved shape curved in a direction facing each other to be placed in a free state.
  • the neck guide 500 has an elastic force, and when the case 100 is mounted on the neck, it is in close contact with the neck by the elastic force.
  • the case 100 By providing a neck guide 500 in close contact with the neck on the inner circumferential surface of the side of the case 100, when worn, the case 100 is in close contact with the neck without deforming the case 100 to stably attach the case 100 to the body. Can be fixed, which improves safety and image quality.
  • the left and right neck guides are coupled to the inner side of the case of the wearable camera to form a circular loop with an open front side with the inner rear of the case, and the circular loop contacts the user's neck to fix the case to the user's neck. Will be supported.
  • the mounting part and the neck guide of the wearable camera will be described based on the right neck guide 500 from the perspective of the wearer.
  • the left neck guide has the same configuration, but a shape that is symmetrical with the right neck guide, so a person of ordinary skill in the art will be able to easily understand it without a separate description.
  • the neck guide 500 is made of an elastic material such as PC (poly carbonate), an arc-shaped support part 510 for contact with the user's body, and an attachment that is formed at one end of the support part and is detachably fixed to the case Includes part 520.
  • the neck guide 500 including the support part 510 and the attachment part 520 is preferably formed integrally, but is not limited thereto.
  • the support part 510 has an arc shape, and in order to add elasticity and flexibility, a cut-out part 512 having the same arc shape may be formed in a long length along the arc.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the neck guide 500 in a lateral direction coupled to the case 100
  • FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of the neck guide showing the attachment portion 520 viewed from the support portion 510 direction.
  • the attachment portion 520 includes an attachment member 530 that surrounds the hook coupling portion 540 and the hook coupling portion 540 so as to be spaced apart, and an attachment portion on the inner circumferential surface of the side portion of the case 100
  • the mounting portion 400 for being coupled with the 520 is formed to protrude.
  • the attachment portion 520 and the mounting portion 400 are hook-coupled, and the attachment member 530 forming the outer circumferential portion of the attachment portion 520 is coupled while surrounding the mounting portion 400 of the case when the hook is coupled.
  • the configuration of the attachment portion and the attachment portion will be described in detail below.
  • the attachment member 530 is formed in a U-shaped long ring shape having a through hole in the center extending from one end of the support part 510, and the ring shape extends from the support part 510 At the same time, it is formed protruding upward (see FIGS. 4 and 5). That is, one end of the attachment member 530 is formed to protrude in a vertical direction from the support part 510 on both sides with the hook coupling part 540 interposed therebetween, and the protruding extensions on both sides meet at the other end to form an integral ring. To form. At this time, the meeting part becomes the connection part of the U-shaped center, and both ends are connected to the support part 510.
  • the hook coupling portion 540 extends from one end of the support portion 510 along a space forming a through hole of the attachment member 530 so as to be parallel to the attachment member 530.
  • the hook coupling part 540 has a fixed end fixed to the support part 510 and the other end is a cantilever shape, and is preferably formed integrally with the support part 510 and the attachment member 530, but is limited thereto. It doesn't work.
  • a hook protrusion 543 is formed between the free end region 541 of the hook coupling portion 540 and the fixed end region 542 connected to the support, and the hook protrusion 543 is in the direction of the upper protrusion of the attachment member Doedoe protruding in the same direction, has a hook engaging surface 544 that protrudes sharply or vertically from the free end region 541, and has a relatively gentle slope or curved surface toward the fixed end (see FIG. 7).
  • the hook coupling portion 540 is surrounded entirely by the attachment member 530 to be spaced apart, but the fixed end side is connected adjacent to the attachment member by the support portion 510.
  • the mounting portion 400 is formed to protrude so as to be fitted and coupled with the through hole, and the protruding surface 442 corresponding to the attachment portion 510 of the mounting portion 400 is formed with a longitudinal contour of the through hole. It is formed long to match.
  • a hook protrusion 543 and a hook stop protrusion 443, which are hook-coupled, are formed to protrude.
  • the front side of the hook stop protrusion 443 is formed to form a vertical or steep slope 444, and the rear side is formed to form a gentle slope or curved surface (see FIGS. 5 and 7).
  • the attachment member 530 has a U-shaped ring-shaped structure extending from one end of the support part 510, and a long through hole is formed in the ring, and the support part 510 is formed in the through hole.
  • the hook coupling portion 540 in the form of a cantilever that is fixed to the cantilever is formed to be long. That is, the hook coupling portion 540 is disposed in the through hole of the U-shaped ring-shaped attachment member 530 so that it can flow up and down on the free end side around the fixed end.
  • a rail groove 532 is formed along the U-shaped inner circumferential surface of the annular attachment member 530.
  • the rail groove 532 is formed to be elongated along the long inner circumferential surfaces of both sides of the attachment member 530, and is formed to be open at one end of the attachment member 530 protruding upward with respect to the support part 510, and to the opposite part of the other end. It extends to be bent.
  • the open end of the rail groove 532 is a portion into which the guide rail 432 at the edge of the mounting portion of the case is inserted when the neck guide is mounted on the case.
  • the mounting portion 400 of the case 100 of FIG. 4 includes a pillar 448 protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the case, and a guide rail 432 protruding toward an outer circumferential side of the circumferential edge of the protruding surface 442.
  • the guide rail 432 is designed in shape and thickness so that it can be slid and fitted along the rail groove 532.
  • the attachment portion 520 is positioned slightly rearward than the mounting portion 400, while sliding the attachment portion 520 of the neck guide 500 to the attachment portion 400 of the case in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 6, the attachment portion 520 of the neck guide 500 and the attachment portion 400 are hooked.
  • Figure 7 is a horizontal so that the relative position and structure of the hooks stop protrusion 443 and the hook protrusion 543 can be seen before (a) and after (b) coupling the mounting part 400 and the attachment part 520 of the case. It is a cut drawing.
  • the guide rails 432 on both sides of the rim of the mounting portion are rearward (the rear camera of the case is arranged with both openings of the rail groove 532 of the neck guide 500)
  • the protruding mounting portion 400 is engaged with the through hole in the U-shape of the attachment member 530.
  • the protruding surface 442 performs a relative sliding motion with respect to the hook engaging portion 540, and first, the gentle slope of the hook protrusion 543 and the gentle slope of the hook stop protrusion 443 meet and slide with each other.
  • the steep slope 544 of the hook protrusion 543 and the steep slope 444 of the hook stop protrusion 443 are in contact with each other to achieve a hook coupling.
  • the protruding mounting portion 400 is inserted into the inner through hole of the attachment member 530, and the rear end of the mounting portion 400 abuts against the rear inner circumferential surface of the attachment member 530 and the hook protrusion 543 ) And the hook of the hook stop protrusion 443 is fixed to the front and rear of the mounting portion.
  • the guide rail 432 at the edge of the mounting portion is inserted into the rail groove 532 of the neck guide 500, and the rail groove 532 is formed to be bent along the inner circumferential surface of the U-shaped attachment member, so that the hook coupling and Due to the combination of the rail groove and the rail guide, a combination that is difficult to separate against external forces of the front, rear, left and right and up and down is achieved.
  • FIG. 7B is a view showing a cross-sectional view of the mounting portion and the hook coupling portion in a state in which the hook coupling is made.
  • a release groove portion formed between the rear inner circumference of the attachment member and the free end end of the hook coupling portion, which is a part of the through hole of the attachment member 530, as shown in FIG. 7(b).
  • the elastic neck guide 500 of the present invention is provided for each size so that it is easily detached from the case, but is not easily removed by an external force when mounted, and is stably fixed to the case of the wearable camera. Since the neck guide suitable for the user's body is easily and firmly coupled to the case, and the neck guide has excellent contact bonding force to the body, a wearable camera having excellent body adaptability, convenience of use, and image quality can be provided through a simple configuration.
  • the neck guide is formed by CNC machining of a rail groove and a part of the neck guide hook in order to improve the precision of CNC machining dimensions after injection molding PC.
  • the case 100 is a composition of PBT and GF, and contains 40% of GF, and two upper and lower cases are each formed integrally and combined.
  • a microphone for recording external sound and a speaker module may be installed inside the case 100, respectively, and Wi-Fi for transmitting an image captured by the camera to an external storage device.
  • a wireless communication module such as LTE may be installed.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Computing Systems (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Studio Devices (AREA)
  • Accessories Of Cameras (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention provides a wearable camera which comprises a "U"-shaped case and three camera modules installed in the case at a predetermined angle interval, and can be worn around a neck and acquire a 360-degree panoramic image. Optical axes of the three cameras are positioned on the same plane, and an angle between optical axes of a rear camera and a front camera is larger than an angle between optical axes of front cameras, whereby the wearable camera can improve accuracy during image stitching work, and minimize a non-informational image as well.

Description

웨어러블 카메라 및 넥 가이드Wearable Camera and Neck Guide
본 발명은 웨어러블 카메라에 관한 것으로서, 신체에 착용할 수 있으며, 3 대의 카메라가 장착되어 360도 전방위 영상 촬영이 가능한 웨어러블 카메라와 그 넥 가이드에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a wearable camera, and to a wearable camera that can be worn on the body and is equipped with three cameras to capture 360-degree images and a neck guide thereof.
웨어러블 카메라는 사람의 목이나 머리 등의 신체부위에 장착되어 사용자의 주변을 촬영하는 카메라 장치를 의미하는 것으로, 사용자가 손으로 들고 다닐 필요가 없어 두 손을 자유롭게 사용할 수 있는 장점을 갖는다. 최근에는 착용자 주변의 전방향을 실시간 촬영할 수 있는 360도 웨어러블 카메라가 안전, 소방, 보안, 레저용으로 부각되고 있다. A wearable camera refers to a camera device that is mounted on a body part such as a person's neck or head to photograph the user's surroundings, and has the advantage of being able to use both hands freely because the user does not need to carry it with his or her hands. In recent years, 360-degree wearable cameras that can take real-time all directions around the wearer are emerging as safety, firefighting, security, and leisure use.
일반적으로 종래의 웨어러블 카메라는 귀에 착용하는 이어셋이나 넥 밴드 형태 바디에 소형 카메라 모듈이 설치된 형태로 형성된다. 특히 360도 전방향 웨어러블 카메라는 넥 밴드나 이어셋의 프레임에 다수의 카메라가 서로 동일한 각도 간격을 두고 배치되었다. 즉, 4개의 카메라라면 90도 간격을 두고 배치되어 사면의 이미지 데이터를 수집하여 이미지 스티칭하는 방식이다. 목에 거는 넥 밴드 형태의 웨어러블 카메라에서도 이런 방식으로 동일한 각도 간격으로 복수의 카메라 모듈이 배치된다. 그러나, 이런 방식은 착용대상인 인체 조건을 고려하지 않은 것으로, 카메라들 간의 상대적 위치와 각도를 유지하면서 동시에 굴곡진 어깨의 각도를 고려하여 사각 지대 없는 양질의 360도 영상을 획득해야 할 필요가 있다. In general, a conventional wearable camera is formed in a form in which a small camera module is installed on a body in the form of an ear set or a neckband worn on the ear. In particular, in the 360-degree omnidirectional wearable camera, a number of cameras are placed at the same angle apart from each other on the frame of the neckband or earset. In other words, if there are 4 cameras, they are arranged at 90 degree intervals to collect image data on the slopes and stitch images. In this way, a plurality of camera modules are arranged at equal angular intervals in a neckband-type wearable camera hanging around the neck. However, this method does not take into account the human body condition to be worn, and it is necessary to obtain a high-quality 360-degree image without blind spots by considering the angle of the curved shoulder while maintaining the relative position and angle between the cameras.
한편, 웨어러블 카메라를 목에 착용하였을 때, 착용자의 목의 굵기나 형태가 사람마다 다르기 때문에 신체에의 밀착 고정이 제대로 이루어지지 않아 촬영 시 웨어러블 카메라의 유동이 발생하고 초점이 잘 맞지 않는 문제점이 있다. 특히 360도 웨어러블 카메라의 경우, 카메라들 간의 상대적 위치와 각도의 유지를 위해 강성(rigid) 케이스를 채용하여 카메라들을 실장 또는 지지한다. 이 경우 케이스와 신체의 밀착 고정이 어렵고, 표준체형에 맞게 설계를 하여도 사람마다 다른 체형에 적절히 대응하기도 어렵다. 따라서, 사용자의 신체 조건에 맞게 착용이 가능하면서 동시에 안정적으로 신체에 고정이 될 수 있는 지지구가 필요하다. On the other hand, when the wearable camera is worn on the neck, since the thickness or shape of the wearer's neck is different from person to person, it is not properly fixed to the body, which causes the wearable camera to flow and focus poorly. . In particular, in the case of a 360-degree wearable camera, a rigid case is employed to mount or support the cameras in order to maintain the relative position and angle between the cameras. In this case, it is difficult to closely fix the case and the body, and it is difficult to adequately cope with different body types for each person even if they are designed for a standard body type. Therefore, there is a need for a support tool that can be worn according to the user's body condition and can be stably fixed to the body at the same time.
본 발명은 상기한 문제점을 해결하기 위한 것으로서, 목에 착용할 수 있는 U자 형상 케이스가 구비되고 상기 케이스 내에 3 대의 카메라모듈이 서로 이격되도록 설치되어 360도 전방위 영상을 획득할 수 있는 웨어러블 카메라를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다. In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is provided with a U-shaped case that can be worn on the neck, and three camera modules are installed in the case so as to be spaced apart from each other to provide a wearable camera capable of acquiring 360 degree images. It has its purpose to provide.
또한, 이미지 스티칭이 용이하면서 동시에 촬영 사각지대를 최소화할 수 있는 360도 전방위 웨어러블 카메라를 제공하고자 한다. In addition, it is intended to provide a 360-degree all-round wearable camera that can easily stitch images and minimize blind spots for shooting.
본 발명의 또 다른 목적은 카메라모듈 간의 위치 및 포지션을 일정하게 유지하면서 신체에 맞게 안정적으로 고정될 수 있어 영상 품질이 우수한 360도 웨어러블 카메라를 제공하고자 한다. Another object of the present invention is to provide a 360-degree wearable camera having excellent image quality because it can be stably fixed to fit the body while maintaining a constant position and position between camera modules.
본 발명의 또 다른 목적은 사용자의 신체에 맞게 선택가능하고 탈착이 용이하면서도 고정력이 우수한 웨어러블 카메라용 넥가이드를 제공하는 것이다.Another object of the present invention is to provide a neck guide for a wearable camera that is selectable for a user's body, is easily detachable, and has excellent fixing power.
상기 목적을 달성하기 위하여 본 발명의 웨어러블 카메라는, 후방부와 상기 후방부의 양단에서 각각 전방으로 돌출 형성된 측부로 이루어지고 내부에 실장 공간을 가지는 U자형 케이스; 상기 후방부와 상기 측부의 전방에 각각 장착되는 3대의 카메라; 및 상기 카메라로 촬영된 영상을 이미지 스티칭에 의해 하나로 결합하여 360도 영상을 생성하는 제어모듈;을 포함한다. In order to achieve the above object, the wearable camera of the present invention includes: a U-shaped case comprising a rear portion and a side portion protruding forward from both ends of the rear portion and having a mounting space therein; Three cameras respectively mounted in front of the rear part and the side part; And a control module for generating a 360-degree image by combining the image captured by the camera into one by image stitching.
3대의 카메라의 광축은 동일 평면상에 있고, 상기 3대의 카메라는 상기 케이스 내에 고정 장착되어 상대적인 위치 및 광축이 유지되는 것이 바람직하다.It is preferable that the optical axes of the three cameras are on the same plane, and the three cameras are fixedly mounted in the case to maintain their relative positions and optical axes.
상기 3대의 카메라는 케이스의 후방부에 배치되는 후방 카메라와, 측부의 전방 양측에 배치되는 전방 우측 카메라 및 전방 좌측 카메라를 포함한다. 케이스는 강성 재질로 이루어지는 것이 바람직하다.The three cameras include a rear camera disposed at the rear portion of the case, and a front right camera and a front left camera disposed at both front sides of the side portion. It is preferable that the case is made of a rigid material.
후방 카메라, 전방 우측 카메라 및 전방 좌측 카메라의 광축의 연장선은 한 점에서 만나고, 상기 후방 카메라와 전방 우측 카메라의 광축이 이루는 제2중심각의 각도는, 상기 후방 카메라와 전방 좌측 카메라의 광축이 이루는 제3중심각의 각도와 동일할 수 있다. The extension line of the optical axis of the rear camera, the front right camera, and the front left camera meet at one point, and the angle of the second central angle formed by the optical axis of the rear camera and the front right camera is a second center angle formed by the optical axis of the rear camera and the front left camera. It can be the same as the angle of the 3 center angle.
상기 전방 우측 카메라 및 전방 좌측 카메라의 광축이 이루는 제1 중심각의 각도는 상기 제2중심각 및 제3중심각과 상이한 것이 바람직하다. It is preferable that the angle of the first central angle formed by the optical axis of the front right camera and the front left camera is different from the second central angle and the third central angle.
상기 케이스의 저면이 이루는 수평면에 대해 상기 광축이 포함된 평면은 일정한 각도를 가진다.The plane including the optical axis has a certain angle with respect to the horizontal plane formed by the bottom surface of the case.
본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 의하면, 상기 제1중심각은 85° 내지 88°이고, 상기 제2중심각 및 제3중심각은 각기 136° 내지 137.5°이다. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first central angle is 85° to 88°, and the second and third central angles are 136° to 137.5°, respectively.
본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 의한 웨어러블 카메라는 케이스에 탈착 가능하게 고정되는 넥 가이드를 구비하고, 상기 넥 가이드는 사용자의 신체 크기에 따라 탈착가능하도록 서로 다른 크기의 쌍이 복수로 제공되는 것이 바람직하다. It is preferable that the wearable camera according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a neck guide that is detachably fixed to a case, and the neck guide is provided with a plurality of pairs of different sizes to be detachable according to the user's body size. .
상기 넥 가이드는 우측 및 좌측의 2개의 대칭 형상의 넥 가이드로 구성되고, U자형 케이스의 측부 내측에 고정되어 상기 케이스의 후방부 내측과 함께 전방이 개방된 루프를 형성하고, 사용자의 목에 접촉되어 상기 케이스를 사용자의 목에 고정 지지한다. The neck guide is composed of two symmetrical neck guides on the right and left, and is fixed to the inside of the side of the U-shaped case to form a loop with an open front side with the inside of the rear portion of the case, and contact the user's neck. The case is fixedly supported on the user's neck.
상기 넥 가이드는 탄성 재질로 이루어지고, 사용자 신체에 접촉되기 위한 호 형상의 지지부와, 상기 지지부의 일단에 형성되어 상기 케이스에 탈착가능하게 결합되는 부착부를 포함한다. The neck guide is made of an elastic material, and includes an arc-shaped support portion for contacting the user's body, and an attachment portion formed at one end of the support portion and detachably coupled to the case.
상기 U자형 케이스의 측부 내측에 상기 넥 가이드의 고정을 위한 장착부가 돌출 형성되는 것이 바람직하다. It is preferable that a mounting portion for fixing the neck guide protrudes inside the side portion of the U-shaped case.
상기 장착부는 상기 케이스의 측부 내측에서 중앙부를 향해 돌출 형성되고, 상기 부착부와 상기 장착부는 후크 결합에 의해 끼워맞춤 결합된다. 상기 후크 결합을 위한 후크돌기가 상기 부착부에 형성되고 상기 장착부에는 상기 후크 결합을 위한 후크정지돌기가 형성되는 것이 바람직하다.The mounting portion is formed to protrude from the inside of the side portion of the case toward the central portion, and the attachment portion and the mounting portion are fitted and coupled by hook coupling. It is preferable that a hook protrusion for coupling the hook is formed on the attachment portion and a hook stop protrusion for coupling the hook is formed on the mounting portion.
상기 부착부는 상기 지지부로부터 돌출 연장되는 U자 고리 형상의 부착부재와, 상기 부착부재의 U자형 돌출부 사이에 위치하고 상기 지지부로부터 연장되는 외팔보 형태의 후크결합부를 포함한다. The attachment portion includes a U-ring-shaped attachment member protruding from the support portion, and a cantilever-shaped hook coupling portion positioned between the U-shaped protrusions of the attachment member and extending from the support portion.
서로 평행한 두 돌출부의 일단은 상기 지지부에 각기 연결되고, 상기 두 돌출부의 타단은 서로 연결되어, 상기 U자 고리 형상의 부착부재를 구성한다. One end of the two protrusions parallel to each other is connected to the support part, and the other ends of the two protrusions are connected to each other to constitute the U-shaped attachment member.
U자 고리 형상의 부착부재의 내주면을 따라 레일홈이 연장 형성되고, 상기 레일홈의 상기 지지부 측 일단은 개방되고, 상기 장착부의 돌출면의 테두리 외주면에는 상기 레임홈에 삽입되어 끼워 맞춤결합되도록 가이드레일이 돌출 형성된다. A rail groove is extended along the inner circumferential surface of the U-ring-shaped attachment member, one end of the rail groove on the support side is open, and a guide to be inserted into the frame groove on the outer circumferential surface of the protruding surface of the mounting unit to fit and fit. The rail is formed protruding.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 의하면, 웨어러블 카메라에 탈착가능하게 결합되는 탄성 재질의 넥 가이드가 제공된다. 상기 넥 가이드는 웨어러블 카메라 케이스의 내주면에 탈착가능하게 고정되어 상기 케이스의 후방부 내측과 함께 전방이 개방된 원형 루프를 형성하고, 상기 루프는 사용자의 목에 접촉되어 상기 케이스를 사용자의 목에 고정 지지한다. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a neck guide made of an elastic material that is detachably coupled to a wearable camera is provided. The neck guide is detachably fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the wearable camera case to form a circular loop with an open front side with the inside of the rear part of the case, and the loop contacts the user's neck to fix the case to the user's neck. Support.
상기 넥 가이드는 탄성 재질로 이루어지고, 사용자 신체에 접촉되기 위한 호 형상의 지지부와, 상기 지지부의 일단에 형성되어 상기 케이스에 탈착가능하게 결합되는 부착부를 포함한다. The neck guide is made of an elastic material, and includes an arc-shaped support portion for contacting the user's body, and an attachment portion formed at one end of the support portion and detachably coupled to the case.
상기 부착부는, 케이스의 내주면에 돌출 형성된 장착부와 후크 결합에 의해 고정 결합되고, 상기 장착부에 형성된 후크정지돌기와의 후크 결합을 위한 후크돌기가 상기 부착부에 형성되는 것이 바람직하다.It is preferable that the attachment portion is fixedly coupled to a mounting portion protruding from the inner circumferential surface of the case by hook coupling, and a hook protrusion for hook engagement with a hook stop protrusion formed on the mounting portion is formed on the attachment portion.
이상에서 설명한 바와 같은 본 발명의 360도 웨어러블 카메라는 신체 구조를 고려하여 불필요한 촬영 영역을 최소화하고 영상의 스티칭 품질 및 촬영 효율을 향상시킬 수 있다.As described above, the 360-degree wearable camera of the present invention can minimize an unnecessary photographing area in consideration of a body structure and improve stitching quality and photographing efficiency of an image.
본 발명의 일 측면에 의하면, 목에 밀착되는 넥 가이드가 크기별로 구비됨으로써 다양한 신체 사이즈에 적용할 수 있고, 착용시 케이스에 변형을 가하지 않으면서 목에 밀착되어 상기 케이스가 쉽게 빠지거나 흔들리지 않도록 고정할 수 있어, 영상 품질 및 제품 내구성이 향상되는 효과가 있다.According to an aspect of the present invention, a neck guide that is in close contact with the neck is provided by size, so that it can be applied to various body sizes, and when worn, the case is in close contact with the neck without deforming the case, so that the case is not easily removed or shaken. As a result, image quality and product durability are improved.
본 발명의 일 측면에 의한 웨어러블 카메라는 넥 가이드의 탈착이 용이하면서도 조립 후 고정력이 우수하여 영상 품질, 신뢰성 및 사용 편의성이 우수하다. The wearable camera according to an aspect of the present invention has excellent image quality, reliability, and ease of use because the neck guide is easily detachable and has excellent fixing power after assembly.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 넥 가이드는 웨어러블 카메라에 탈착이 용이하면서도 상하좌우 외력에 의해 이탈되지 않아 조립성 및 결합 품질이 우수하다.The neck guide according to an embodiment of the present invention is easy to attach and detach to the wearable camera, but is not separated by an external force of up, down, left, and right, and thus has excellent assembleability and coupling quality.
도 1은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 웨어러블 카메라의 상면 및 측면을 나타낸 도면이다.1 is a view showing the top and side surfaces of a wearable camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 웨어러블 카메라의 사시도와 넥 가이드의 측면도이다.2 is a perspective view of a wearable camera and a side view of a neck guide according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 넥 가이드의 웨어러블 카메라 케이스와 결합되는 방향 측에서 도시한 사시도이다.3 is a perspective view of a neck guide in a direction coupled to a wearable camera case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명의 실시예에 넥 가이드의 탈착부를 확대하여 나타낸 사시도이다.Figure 4 is a perspective view showing an enlarged detachable portion of the neck guide in the embodiment of the present invention.
도 5는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 케이스의 장착부와 넥 가이드의 탈착부를 탈착 전의 상태에서 나타낸 사시도이다.5 is a perspective view showing a mounting portion of a case and a detachable portion of the neck guide in a state before detachment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 카메라 케이스에 넥 가이드가 부착되는 방향을 상면에서 도시한 평면도이다. 6 is a plan view showing a direction in which a neck guide is attached to a camera case according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention from an upper surface.
도 7은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 웨어러블 카메라의 넥 가이드가 케이스 부착부에 고정 장착되기 전(a)과 후(b)의 횡절단면을 나타낸 단면도이다.7 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-sectional view before (a) and after (b) a neck guide of a wearable camera according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixedly mounted to a case attachment portion.
도 8은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 웨어러블 카메라의 3개의 카메라가 각기 촬영한 이미지의 상대적 위치를 개략적으로 나타낸 도면이다. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the relative positions of images captured by three cameras of a wearable camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.
본 명세서 및 청구범위에 사용된 용어나 단어는 통상적이거나 사전적인 의미로 한정 해석되지 아니하며, 발명자는 그 사용자의 발명을 가장 최선의 방법으로 설명하기 위해 용어의 개념을 적절하게 정의할 수 있다는 원칙에 입각하여 본 발명의 기술적 사상에 부합하는 의미와 개념으로 해석되어야만 한다.Terms and words used in this specification and claims are not limited to the usual or dictionary meanings, and the inventor is based on the principle that the concept of terms can be appropriately defined in order to describe the user's invention in the best way. It should be interpreted as a meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.
이하, 본 발명의 실시예를 첨부한 도면들을 참조하여 상세히 설명하기로 한다.Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
도 1에 도시된 바와 같이, 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 웨어러블 카메라는, U자 형 케이스(100), 3개의 카메라(201, 202, 203) 및 제어모듈(미도시)을 포함한다. 추가로, 전원 공급을 위한 배터리 모듈이나 외부 전원 공급 케이블을 포함할 수 있고, 통신모듈을 더 포함하는 것이 바람직하다.1, a wearable camera according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a U-shaped case 100, three cameras 201, 202, and 203, and a control module (not shown). In addition, a battery module for power supply or an external power supply cable may be included, and it is preferable to further include a communication module.
상기 케이스(100)는 사용자의 목에 착용했을 때 사용자의 뒷목에 위치하는 후방부와, 후방부의 양단에서 전방으로 절곡되어 돌출 형성되는 측부를 포함하는 U자 형태로 형성되며, 내부에 실장 공간을 가진다. 상기 케이스(100)에 3 대의 카메라(201, 202, 203)와 제어모듈이 고정 또는 실장된다. The case 100 is formed in a U-shape including a rear portion positioned on the back neck of the user when worn on the user's neck, and a side portion that is bent forward and protruded from both ends of the rear portion, and has a mounting space therein. Have. Three cameras 201, 202, 203 and a control module are fixed or mounted in the case 100.
제어모듈(미도시)은 3대의 카메라로 촬영된 영상을 이미지 스티칭에 의해 하나로 결합하여 360도 영상을 생성하고, 이를 위하여 카메라 제어 및 영상 데이터 생성을 위한 회로 및 전자 부품이 PCB 또는 SoC(system on chip)의 형태로 구현된다. The control module (not shown) combines images captured by three cameras into one by image stitching to create a 360-degree image. To this end, circuits and electronic components for camera control and image data generation are PCB or SoC (system on). chip).
상기 3대의 카메라는 U자형 케이스(100)의 후방부에 배치되는 후방 카메라(201)와, 측부의 양측 전방에 배치되는 전방 우측 카메라(202) 및 전방 좌측 카메라(203)를 포함한다. 상기 케이스는 강성 재질로 이루어지고, 상기 3대의 카메라는 상기 케이스 내에 고정되어 서로 간의 상대적인 위치 및 광축이 유지된다. 나아가 3 대의 카메라들의 광축의 흔들림을 최소화하여 카메라 초점의 흔들림을 막고 영상 품질을 유지할 수 있다. The three cameras include a rear camera 201 disposed at the rear portion of the U-shaped case 100, a front right camera 202 and a front left camera 203 disposed in front of both sides of the side portion. The case is made of a rigid material, and the three cameras are fixed in the case to maintain their relative positions and optical axes. Furthermore, by minimizing the blur of the optical axis of the three cameras, it is possible to prevent the blur of the camera focus and maintain the image quality.
미세 진동에 의해 복수의 카메라들 간의 상대적 위치 및 각도가 일정하게 유지되지 않을 경우 영상 스티칭 처리의 품질이 떨어지고 이를 보정하기 위해 데이터 연산처리 시간이 증가할 수 있다. 범죄나 테러 현장 등에서 실시간 360도 영상을 이용하여 작전을 수행할 경우 실시간 360도 영상 품질을 유지하여 적절히 대응할 수 있도록 해야 한다. If the relative positions and angles between the plurality of cameras are not kept constant due to micro-vibration, the quality of image stitching may deteriorate, and data processing time may increase in order to correct this. When an operation is performed using real-time 360-degree video at a crime or terrorist scene, the real-time 360-degree video quality must be maintained to ensure appropriate response.
후방 카메라(201), 전방 우측 카메라(202) 및 전방 좌측 카메라(203)의 광축은 동일 평면상에 있는 것이 바람직하다. 사용자의 위치 및 카메라 장착 포지션을 중심으로 원하는 360도 전방향 영상을 획득하기 위해 동일 평면상의 이미지를 획득하는 것이 스티칭의 효율이나 효과면에서 좋다. 이미지 스티칭을 위해, 카메라들 간의 상대적 위치와 상대적인 광축의 배치가 일정하게 유지되어야 동일한 기준에 의해 원활한 이미지 스티칭이 이루어지고 영상데이터 처리 시간과 영상 품질이 확보될 수 있다.It is preferable that the optical axes of the rear camera 201, the front right camera 202, and the front left camera 203 are on the same plane. Acquiring an image on the same plane in order to obtain a desired 360-degree omnidirectional image centered on the user's position and the camera mounting position is good in terms of the efficiency and effect of stitching. For image stitching, the relative position between the cameras and the arrangement of the relative optical axes must be kept constant so that seamless image stitching can be achieved by the same standard, and image data processing time and image quality can be secured.
한편, 후방 카메라(201), 전방 우측 카메라(202) 및 전방 좌측 카메라(203)의 광축의 연장선은 한 점에서 만나도록 3 대의 카메라의 위치 및 실장 방향이 설계된다. 여기에서 광축은 각 카메라를 구성하는 광학계의 기준이 되는 축으로 예를 들어 광학계의 중심축일 수 있고, 도 1의 사시도에서 점선으로 표시되어 있다. 상기 후방 카메라(201)와 전방 우측 카메라(202)의 광축이 이루는 제2중심각(β)은 상기 후방 카메라(201)와 전방 좌측 카메라(203)의 광축이 이루는 제3중심각(γ)과 동일한 각도이고, 상기 전방 우측 카메라(202) 및 전방 좌측 카메라(203)의 광축이 이루는 제1중심각(α)은 상기 제2중심각 및 제3중심각과 상이하다. Meanwhile, the positions and mounting directions of the three cameras are designed so that the extension lines of the optical axes of the rear camera 201, the front right camera 202, and the front left camera 203 meet at one point. Here, the optical axis is an axis that serves as a reference for an optical system constituting each camera, and may be, for example, a central axis of the optical system, and is indicated by a dotted line in the perspective view of FIG. 1. The second central angle β formed by the optical axis of the rear camera 201 and the front right camera 202 is the same angle as the third central angle β formed by the optical axis of the rear camera 201 and the front left camera 203 The first central angle α formed by the optical axes of the front right camera 202 and the front left camera 203 is different from the second central angle and the third central angle.
U자형 케이스의 웨어러블 카메라를 목에 착용하였을 때 후방 카메라(201)는 사용자의 뒷목에 위치하고 전방 카메라(202, 203)는 상대적으로 후방 카메라 보다 지면에서 낮은 위치를 향하게 된다. 이는 U자형 케이스의 형태와 인체의 목과 어깨 부분의 입체 형상에 의한 것으로서, 3 카메라의 광축이 동일 평면에 위치하더라도 착용한 상태에서 상기 평면은 수평면에 대해 약간 경사지게 된다. 즉, 전방 카메라(202, 203)들의 광축은 후방 카메라(201) 보다 약간 낮은 위치를 향하게 되어 주변 이미지들을 촬상하게 된다. When the wearable camera of the U-shaped case is worn on the neck, the rear camera 201 is located on the user's back neck, and the front cameras 202 and 203 are relatively directed to a lower position on the ground than the rear camera. This is due to the shape of the U-shaped case and the three-dimensional shape of the neck and shoulders of the human body. Even if the optical axis of the 3 camera is located on the same plane, the plane is slightly inclined with respect to the horizontal plane while wearing it. That is, the optical axes of the front cameras 202 and 203 are directed to a position slightly lower than that of the rear camera 201 to capture surrounding images.
그 결과, 도 8에서 확인할 수 있는 것과 같은 촬상 이미지가 획득된다. 도8의 가운데 부분은 후방 카메라(201)가 촬영한 이미지이고, 좌우측의 사각형은 전방 카메라(202, 203)가 촬영한 이미지인데, 이들의 상대적 위치의 고저를 도식적으로 표시한 것이다. 즉, 8의 빗금친 부분이 대략 동일 높이의 이미지로 이미지 스티칭의 대상이 된다. As a result, a captured image as can be seen in FIG. 8 is obtained. The center part of FIG. 8 is an image photographed by the rear camera 201, and the left and right squares are images photographed by the front cameras 202 and 203, which schematically indicate the heights of their relative positions. That is, the hatched portion of 8 is an image of approximately the same height and is the object of image stitching.
그런데, 3대의 카메라 간의 각도가 120도로 동일하거나 유사한 경우, 전방의 좌, 우 카메라들은 착용자의 신체 일부 즉, 도 8 (a)의 곡선으로 표시된 부분의 아랫 부분을 영상의 일부로 촬영하게 되고, 이 부분은 웨어러블 카메라의 촬영 이미지 중에서 정보성이 없거나 낮은 영역이다. 즉, 착용자의 어깨 전면의 일부인 불필요한 이미지를 촬영하여 정보성이 있는 360도 영상이 차지하는 부분이 줄어들게 되는 것이다. However, when the angle between the three cameras is the same or similar to 120 degrees, the front left and right cameras photograph a part of the wearer's body, that is, the lower part of the part indicated by the curve in Fig. 8(a) as part of the image. The part is an area with no or low information in the image captured by the wearable camera. That is, an unnecessary image, which is a part of the front of the wearer's shoulder, is photographed to reduce a portion occupied by an informative 360-degree image.
본 발명의 발명자들은 웨어러블 카메라를 착용하는 사용자의 입체적인 신체 구조를 고려하여, 상기 전방 우측 카메라(202) 및 전방 좌측 카메라(203)의 광축이 이루는 제1중심각(α)이 제2중심각(β) 및 제3중심각(γ) 보다 작은 구조를 개발하였다. 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 의하면, 3 대의 카메라의 광축은 동일 평면상에 위치하고 3 광축의 연장선은 한 점에 만나고, 제1중심각은 80° 내지 90°이고, 상기 제2중심각 및 제3중심각은 각기 135° 내지 140°이다. 보다 바람직하기로는 상기 제1중심각은 85° 내지 88°, 바람직하기로는 86.21° 이고, 상기 제2중심각 및 제3중심각은 각기 136.895°이다. 3개의 카메라의 화각은 각기 187도 이하인 것이 바람직하다. The inventors of the present invention consider the three-dimensional body structure of a user wearing a wearable camera, and the first central angle α formed by the optical axis of the front right camera 202 and the front left camera 203 is the second central angle β. And a structure smaller than the third central angle (γ) was developed. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the optical axes of the three cameras are located on the same plane and the extension lines of the three optical axes meet at one point, the first central angle is 80° to 90°, and the second central angle and the third central angle are Each is between 135° and 140°. More preferably, the first central angle is 85° to 88°, preferably 86.21°, and the second and third central angles are respectively 136.895°. It is preferable that the angle of view of each of the three cameras is 187 degrees or less.
상기와 같은 본 발명의 바람직한 구성에 의해, 도 8의 (b)과 같이 전방 카메라들의 촬영 이미지 중에서 촬영각도가 외부 환경이 아닌 사용자의 어깨 부위를 향하게 되어 사장되는 이미지 부분( 도 8 b의 곡선 아래부분)이 최소화되어 정보성이 우수하면서 동시에 스티칭이 용이한 이미지를 획득할 수 있다. 제1중심각을 더 작게 하면 사각지대를 줄일 수 있으나, 이는 광각 렌즈 외곽의 이미지 왜곡 문제를 일으킬 수 있다. According to the preferred configuration of the present invention as described above, the image portion of the image taken by the front cameras as shown in (b) of FIG. 8 is to be directed toward the shoulder of the user rather than the external environment (under the curve of FIG. 8b). Part) is minimized, so it is possible to obtain an image with excellent information and easy stitching. If the first center angle is made smaller, the blind spot can be reduced, but this may cause an image distortion problem outside the wide-angle lens.
한편, 도 1의 케이스 측면도에 의하면, 목에 웨어러블카메라를 장착하였을 경우 사용자의 신체 구조를 고려하여 케이스(100)의 후방부 저면과 전방 카메라 중심축을 연결하는 수평면에 대해 상기 광축이 포함된 평면은 일정한 각도, 바람직하기로는 θ= 2.23°의 경사를 가지는 것이 바람직하다. 이는 후방 카메라와 전방 카메라 들의 촬상 각도 차를 최소화하면서도 동시에 뒷목이 어깨 전방 보다 높은 신체 구조를 고려한 구조이다.Meanwhile, according to the case side view of FIG. 1, when the wearable camera is mounted on the neck, the plane including the optical axis with respect to a horizontal plane connecting the rear bottom of the case 100 and the front camera central axis in consideration of the user's body structure is It is preferable to have a constant angle, preferably a slope of θ = 2.23°. This is a structure that considers the body structure with the rear neck higher than the front shoulder while minimizing the angle difference between the rear and front cameras.
본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 의하면, 웨어러블 카메라는 상기 케이스에 탈착 가능하게 고정되는 넥 가이드(500)를 구비하는 것이 바람직하다. 카메라들 간의 상대적 위치 및 광축을 일정하게 유지하기 위해 상기 케이스는 강성 소재인 것이 바람직한데, 이 경우 신체 특히 목에 상기 케이스가 밀착 고정되기 힘들다. 따라서 웨어러블 카메라의 착용 상태에서 케이스가 흔들리거나 목에서 탈락되기 쉬워 촬상시 초점이 흔들리게 되어 영상 품질이 저하되고 더 나아가 제품이 탈락되어 바닥으로 떨어져 손상될 수도 있다. According to another embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable that the wearable camera includes a neck guide 500 that is detachably fixed to the case. In order to keep the relative position and optical axis between the cameras constant, the case is preferably made of a rigid material. In this case, it is difficult for the case to be tightly fixed to the body, especially the neck. Therefore, when the wearable camera is worn, the case may be shaken or dropped from the neck, and the focus may be shaken during imaging, resulting in deterioration of the image quality, and further, the product may drop and fall to the floor, causing damage.
따라서, 케이스에 장착되는 탄성 소재의 넥 가이드(500)를 구비하여 넥 가이드를 신체, 특히 목에 밀착 고정함으로써 웨어러블 카메라를 안정적으로 착용할 수 있다. Accordingly, by providing the neck guide 500 made of an elastic material to be mounted on the case and fixing the neck guide to the body, particularly the neck, the wearable camera can be stably worn.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 의하면, 상기 넥 가이드는 사용자의 신체 크기에 따라 복수의 크기로 제공되는 것이 바람직하다. 예를 들어 대, 중, 소 3가지 사이즈의 탈착가능한 넥 가이드를 제공하므로 사용자는 신체 크기에 맞는 넥 가이드를 선택하여 케이스에 장착하여 사용할 수 있다. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the neck guide is preferably provided in a plurality of sizes according to the user's body size. For example, since it provides a detachable neck guide of three sizes, large, medium, and small, a user can select a neck guide that fits the body size and install it on the case.
이하, 도 2 내지 7을 참조하여 넥 가이드의 구성 및 케이스와의 결합 구조와 방법을 보다 구체적으로 설명한다. Hereinafter, the configuration of the neck guide and the coupling structure and method with the case will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7.
도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 의한 넥 가이드가 결합된 웨어러블 카메라의 사시도와, 상기 넥 가이드의 측면도이다.2 is a perspective view of a wearable camera to which a neck guide is coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a side view of the neck guide.
도 2에 의하면, 하나의 웨어러블 카메라에 대해 우측 및 좌측의 2개의 대칭 형상의 넥 가이드 쌍이 구비되고, 넥 가이드(500)는 U자형 케이스의 측부 내측에 고정된다. 넥 가이드는 2개로 이루어지며, 일단이 상기 케이스(100)의 측부의 내주면에 고정되고, 타단은 서로 마주보는 방향으로 휘어진 곡선 형태로 돌출되어 자유상태로 놓인다. 넥 가이드(500)는 탄성력을 갖으며, 상기 케이스(100)가 목에 장착될 때 탄성력에 의해 목에 밀착된다.Referring to FIG. 2, two pairs of symmetrical neck guides on the right and left are provided for one wearable camera, and the neck guide 500 is fixed to the inner side of the U-shaped case. The neck guide is made of two, one end is fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the side portion of the case 100, the other end protrudes in a curved shape curved in a direction facing each other to be placed in a free state. The neck guide 500 has an elastic force, and when the case 100 is mounted on the neck, it is in close contact with the neck by the elastic force.
상기 케이스(100)의 측부의 내주면에 목에 밀착되는 넥 가이드(500)가 구비됨으로써, 착용시 상기 케이스(100)에 변형을 가하지 않으면서 목에 밀착되어 상기 케이스(100)를 안정적으로 신체에 고정할 수 있으며, 이로 인해 안전성 및 영상 품질이 향상된다. 좌우측 넥 가이드는 웨어러블 카메라의 케이스의 측부 내측에 결합되어 상기 케이스의 후방부 내측과 함께 전방이 개방된 원형 루프를 형성하고, 상기 원형 루프가 사용자의 목에 접촉되어 상기 케이스를 사용자의 목에 고정 지지하게 된다.By providing a neck guide 500 in close contact with the neck on the inner circumferential surface of the side of the case 100, when worn, the case 100 is in close contact with the neck without deforming the case 100 to stably attach the case 100 to the body. Can be fixed, which improves safety and image quality. The left and right neck guides are coupled to the inner side of the case of the wearable camera to form a circular loop with an open front side with the inner rear of the case, and the circular loop contacts the user's neck to fix the case to the user's neck. Will be supported.
편의상 착용자의 관점에서의 우측 넥 가이드(500)를 기준으로 웨어러블 카메라의 장착부 및 넥 가이드를 설명한다. 좌측 넥 가이드는 동일한 구성이고 다만 우측 넥 가이드와 대칭되는 형상이므로 통상의 기술자라면 별도 설명 없이도 쉽게 이해할 수 있을 것이다.For convenience, the mounting part and the neck guide of the wearable camera will be described based on the right neck guide 500 from the perspective of the wearer. The left neck guide has the same configuration, but a shape that is symmetrical with the right neck guide, so a person of ordinary skill in the art will be able to easily understand it without a separate description.
넥 가이드(500)는 PC(poly carbonate)와 같은 탄성 재질로 이루어지고, 사용자 신체에 접촉되기 위한 호 형상의 지지부(510)와, 상기 지지부의 일단에 형성되어 상기 케이스에 탈착가능하게 고정되는 부착부(520)를 포함한다. 지지부(510)와 부착부(520)를 포함하는 넥 가이드(500)는 일체로 형성되는 것이 바람직하나 이에 한정되지는 않는다. The neck guide 500 is made of an elastic material such as PC (poly carbonate), an arc-shaped support part 510 for contact with the user's body, and an attachment that is formed at one end of the support part and is detachably fixed to the case Includes part 520. The neck guide 500 including the support part 510 and the attachment part 520 is preferably formed integrally, but is not limited thereto.
도 2 및 도 3에 도시된 바와 같이, 상기 지지부(510)는 원호 형상이고, 탄성과 유연성을 부가하기 위해 원호를 따라 내부에 동일한 원호 형상의 절개부(512)가 길게 형성될 수 있다.As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the support part 510 has an arc shape, and in order to add elasticity and flexibility, a cut-out part 512 having the same arc shape may be formed in a long length along the arc.
도 3은 넥 가이드(500)의 케이스(100)와 결합되는 측 방향에서 도시한 사시도이고, 도 4는 지지부(510) 방향에서 보이는 부착부(520)를 도시한 넥 가이드의 부분 사시도이다. 도 3, 4에 의하면, 부착부(520)는 후크결합부(540) 및 후크결합부(540)를 이격되도록 둘러싸는 부착부재(530)를 포함하고, 케이스(100)의 측부 내주면에는 부착부(520)와 결합되기 위한 장착부(400)가 돌출 형성된다. 부착부(520)와 장착부(400)는 후크 결합되고, 부착부(520)의 외주부를 형성하는 부착부재(530)는 상기 후크 결합 시에 케이스의 장착부(400)를 감싸면서 결합된다. 부착부와 장착부의 구성을 이하 상세히 설명한다. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the neck guide 500 in a lateral direction coupled to the case 100, and FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of the neck guide showing the attachment portion 520 viewed from the support portion 510 direction. 3 and 4, the attachment portion 520 includes an attachment member 530 that surrounds the hook coupling portion 540 and the hook coupling portion 540 so as to be spaced apart, and an attachment portion on the inner circumferential surface of the side portion of the case 100 The mounting portion 400 for being coupled with the 520 is formed to protrude. The attachment portion 520 and the mounting portion 400 are hook-coupled, and the attachment member 530 forming the outer circumferential portion of the attachment portion 520 is coupled while surrounding the mounting portion 400 of the case when the hook is coupled. The configuration of the attachment portion and the attachment portion will be described in detail below.
도 4, 5를 참조하면, 부착부재(530)는 지지부(510)의 일단에서 연장되어 중앙에 관통구를 가지는 U자형의 긴 고리 형상으로 형성되고, 상기 고리 형상은 지지부(510)로부터 연장되면서 동시에 상부로 돌출 형성된다(도 4, 5 참조). 즉, 부착부재(530)의 일단은 상기 후크결합부(540)를 사이에 두고 양측에서 지지부(510)로부터 수직 방향으로 돌출되게 형성되고, 이 양측의 돌출된 연장부가 타단에서 만남으로써 일체형 고리를 형성하는 것이다. 이때 만나는 부분은 U자 중심의 연결부가 되고, 양 끝단이 지지부(510)에 연결된다. 4 and 5, the attachment member 530 is formed in a U-shaped long ring shape having a through hole in the center extending from one end of the support part 510, and the ring shape extends from the support part 510 At the same time, it is formed protruding upward (see FIGS. 4 and 5). That is, one end of the attachment member 530 is formed to protrude in a vertical direction from the support part 510 on both sides with the hook coupling part 540 interposed therebetween, and the protruding extensions on both sides meet at the other end to form an integral ring. To form. At this time, the meeting part becomes the connection part of the U-shaped center, and both ends are connected to the support part 510.
후크결합부(540)는 부착부재(530)와 평행하도록 지지부(510)의 일단으로부터 상기 부착부재(530)의 관통구를 이루는 공간을 따라 연장된다. 후크결합부(540)는 일단이 상기 지지부(510)에 고정되는 고정단이고 타단은 자유단인 외팔보 형태인데, 상기 지지부(510) 및 부착부재(530)와 일체로 형성되는 것이 바람직하지만 이에 한정되지는 않는다. The hook coupling portion 540 extends from one end of the support portion 510 along a space forming a through hole of the attachment member 530 so as to be parallel to the attachment member 530. The hook coupling part 540 has a fixed end fixed to the support part 510 and the other end is a cantilever shape, and is preferably formed integrally with the support part 510 and the attachment member 530, but is limited thereto. It doesn't work.
후크결합부(540)의 자유단 영역(541)과 지지부에 연결되는 고정단 영역(542)의 사이에 후크돌기(543)가 형성되고, 이 후크돌기(543)는 부착부재의 상부 돌출 방향과 같은 방향으로 돌출되되, 자유단 영역(541)으로부터 급경사 또는 수직으로 돌출되는 후크결합면(544)을 가지고, 고정단 측으로는 상대적으로 완만한 경사면 또는 곡면을 가진다(도 7 참조). A hook protrusion 543 is formed between the free end region 541 of the hook coupling portion 540 and the fixed end region 542 connected to the support, and the hook protrusion 543 is in the direction of the upper protrusion of the attachment member Doedoe protruding in the same direction, has a hook engaging surface 544 that protrudes sharply or vertically from the free end region 541, and has a relatively gentle slope or curved surface toward the fixed end (see FIG. 7).
후크결합부(540)는 부착부재(530)에 의해 전체적으로 이격되게 둘러싸여 있으나 고정단 측은 지지부(510)에 의해 부착부재와 인접하게 연결된다. The hook coupling portion 540 is surrounded entirely by the attachment member 530 to be spaced apart, but the fixed end side is connected adjacent to the attachment member by the support portion 510.
한편, 상기 케이스에는 장착부(400)가 상기 관통공과 끼워맞춤 결합이 되도록 돌출 형성되고, 상기 장착부(400)의 부착부(510)에 대응하는 돌출면(442)은 상기 관통공의 길이 방향 윤곽과 일치하도록 길게 형성된다. 장착부(400)의 돌출면(442)의 일 영역에는 후크돌기(543)와 후크 결합이 되는 후크정지돌기(443)가 돌출 형성된다. 상기 후크정지돌기(443)의 전방 측은 수직 또는 급경사면(444)를 이루고 후방 측은 완만한 경사 또는 곡면을 이루도록 형성된다(도 5, 도 7 참조). On the other hand, in the case, the mounting portion 400 is formed to protrude so as to be fitted and coupled with the through hole, and the protruding surface 442 corresponding to the attachment portion 510 of the mounting portion 400 is formed with a longitudinal contour of the through hole. It is formed long to match. In one area of the protruding surface 442 of the mounting portion 400, a hook protrusion 543 and a hook stop protrusion 443, which are hook-coupled, are formed to protrude. The front side of the hook stop protrusion 443 is formed to form a vertical or steep slope 444, and the rear side is formed to form a gentle slope or curved surface (see FIGS. 5 and 7).
도 3 내지 5를 참조하여 부착부재(530)의 구성을 상세히 설명한다. 도 3, 4에 도시된 바와 같이 부착부재(530)는 지지부(510)의 일단으로부터 연장 형성되는 U자형 고리 모양의 구조이고, 고리 내에는 긴 관통공이 형성되는데, 이 관통공에는 지지부(510)에 고정되는 외팔보 형태의 후크결합부(540)가 길게 형성되어 배치된다. 즉, 후크결합부(540)는 U자형 고리 형상의 부착부재(530)의 관통공 내에 배치되어 고정단을 중심으로 자유단 측의 상하 유동이 가능하다. The configuration of the attachment member 530 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the attachment member 530 has a U-shaped ring-shaped structure extending from one end of the support part 510, and a long through hole is formed in the ring, and the support part 510 is formed in the through hole. The hook coupling portion 540 in the form of a cantilever that is fixed to the cantilever is formed to be long. That is, the hook coupling portion 540 is disposed in the through hole of the U-shaped ring-shaped attachment member 530 so that it can flow up and down on the free end side around the fixed end.
도 4를 참조하면 고리 형태의 부착부재(530)의 U자형 내주면을 따라서 길게 레일 홈(rail groove, 532)이 형성되어 있다. 이 레일홈(532)은 부착부재(530)의 긴 양측 내주면을 따라 길게 형성되되, 지지부(510)에 대해 상측으로 돌출되는 부착부재(530)의 일단으로는 개방되게 형성되고 타단의 대향부분에까지 절곡되게 연장된다. 레일홈(532)의 개방된 일단은, 넥 가이드를 케이스에 장착할 때 케이스의 장착부의 테두리부의 가이드레일(432)이 삽입되는 부분이다. Referring to FIG. 4, a rail groove 532 is formed along the U-shaped inner circumferential surface of the annular attachment member 530. The rail groove 532 is formed to be elongated along the long inner circumferential surfaces of both sides of the attachment member 530, and is formed to be open at one end of the attachment member 530 protruding upward with respect to the support part 510, and to the opposite part of the other end. It extends to be bent. The open end of the rail groove 532 is a portion into which the guide rail 432 at the edge of the mounting portion of the case is inserted when the neck guide is mounted on the case.
한편, 도 4의 케이스(100)의 장착부(400)는 케이스의 내주면으로부터 돌출되는 기둥(448)과, 돌출면(442)의 둘레 테두리부가 외주 측으로 돌출되는 가이드레일(432)를 가진다. 가이드레일(432)은 레일 홈(532)을 따라 슬라이드 결합되어 끼워맞춰 질 수 있도록 그 형상과 두께가 설계된다. Meanwhile, the mounting portion 400 of the case 100 of FIG. 4 includes a pillar 448 protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the case, and a guide rail 432 protruding toward an outer circumferential side of the circumferential edge of the protruding surface 442. The guide rail 432 is designed in shape and thickness so that it can be slid and fitted along the rail groove 532.
도 5 내지 도 7을 참조하여 부착부와 장착부의 결합을 설명한다. The combination of the attachment portion and the mounting portion will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.
먼저 도 5에 도시된 바와 같이, 부착부(520)의 후크돌기(543)를 장착부(400)와 마주보도록 배치한 상태에서 부착부(520)를 장착부(400) 보다 약간 후방 측으로 위치하게 하고, 도 6에 도시된 화살표 방향으로 넥 가이드(500)의 부착부(520)를 케이스의 장착부(400)에 슬라이드 하면서 넥 가이드(500)의 부착부(520)와 장착부(400)가 후크 결합된다. First, as shown in Figure 5, in a state in which the hook protrusion 543 of the attachment portion 520 is arranged to face the mounting portion 400, the attachment portion 520 is positioned slightly rearward than the mounting portion 400, While sliding the attachment portion 520 of the neck guide 500 to the attachment portion 400 of the case in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 6, the attachment portion 520 of the neck guide 500 and the attachment portion 400 are hooked.
도 7은 케이스의 장착부(400)와 부착부(520)를 결합 전(a)과 후(b)에 후크스정지돌기(443)와 후크돌기(543)의 상대적 위치와 구조를 알 수 있도록 횡절단한 도면이다. Figure 7 is a horizontal so that the relative position and structure of the hooks stop protrusion 443 and the hook protrusion 543 can be seen before (a) and after (b) coupling the mounting part 400 and the attachment part 520 of the case. It is a cut drawing.
도 5, 도 7의 (a)와 도 6에 의하면, 넥 가이드(500)의 레일홈(532)의 양 개방부로 상기 장착부의 테두리의 양측 가이드레일(432)을 후방(케이스의 후방 카메라가 배치된 방향)부터 삽입되게 하여 상대 슬라이드 이동을 하면, 돌출된 장착부(400)가 부착부재(530)의 U자형 내의 관통공에 맞물려 결합된다. 동시에, 상기 돌출면(442)이 후크결합부(540)에 대해 상대 미끄럼 운동을 하고, 먼저, 후크돌기(543)의 완만한 경사면과 후크정지돌기(443)의 완만한 경사면이 만나 서로 미끄러지고 후크돌기(543)의 급경사면(544)과 후크정지돌기(443)의 급경사면(444)이 서로 맞닿아 후크 결합이 이루어진다. 이때, 부착부재(530)의 내부 관통공에 상기 돌출된 장착부(400)가 끼워지고, 상기 장착부(400)의 후방단부는 상기 부착부재(530)의 후방쪽 내주면에 맞닿고 상기 후크돌기(543)와 후크정지돌기(443)의 후크 결합에 의해 장착부의 전후방 고정이 이루어진다. 5, 7(a) and 6, the guide rails 432 on both sides of the rim of the mounting portion are rearward (the rear camera of the case is arranged with both openings of the rail groove 532 of the neck guide 500) When the relative slide movement is performed by being inserted from the direction), the protruding mounting portion 400 is engaged with the through hole in the U-shape of the attachment member 530. At the same time, the protruding surface 442 performs a relative sliding motion with respect to the hook engaging portion 540, and first, the gentle slope of the hook protrusion 543 and the gentle slope of the hook stop protrusion 443 meet and slide with each other. The steep slope 544 of the hook protrusion 543 and the steep slope 444 of the hook stop protrusion 443 are in contact with each other to achieve a hook coupling. At this time, the protruding mounting portion 400 is inserted into the inner through hole of the attachment member 530, and the rear end of the mounting portion 400 abuts against the rear inner circumferential surface of the attachment member 530 and the hook protrusion 543 ) And the hook of the hook stop protrusion 443 is fixed to the front and rear of the mounting portion.
동시에, 넥 가이드(500)의 레일홈(532)에 장착부 테두리의 가이드레일(432)이 삽입되는데, 이때 레일홈(532)은 U자형 부착부재의 내주면을 따라 절곡되게 형성되므로, 상기 후크 결합과 레일홈 및 레일 가이드의 결합에 의해 전후좌우 및 상하의 외력에 대해 이탈되기 어려운 결합이 이루어진다. At the same time, the guide rail 432 at the edge of the mounting portion is inserted into the rail groove 532 of the neck guide 500, and the rail groove 532 is formed to be bent along the inner circumferential surface of the U-shaped attachment member, so that the hook coupling and Due to the combination of the rail groove and the rail guide, a combination that is difficult to separate against external forces of the front, rear, left and right and up and down is achieved.
도 7의 (b)는 후크 결합이 이루어진 상태에서의 장착부와 후크결합부 횡절단면을 나타낸 도면이다. 7B is a view showing a cross-sectional view of the mounting portion and the hook coupling portion in a state in which the hook coupling is made.
이 결합을 해제하기 위해서는 도 7의 (b)에 도시된 바와 같이 상기 부착부재(530)의 관통공의 일부인, 부착부재의 후방측 내주부와 상기 후크결합부의 자유단 단부 사이에 형성되는 해제홈부(560)에 손톱이나 손끝을 넣어 화살표로 표시된 해제 방향으로 상기 후크결합부의 자유단 측 영역(541), 즉 후크결합부의 자유단 단부를 당기면 상기 후크 결합이 용이하게 해제된다. In order to release this coupling, a release groove portion formed between the rear inner circumference of the attachment member and the free end end of the hook coupling portion, which is a part of the through hole of the attachment member 530, as shown in FIG. 7(b). When a fingernail or fingertip is inserted into the 560 and pulls the free end side region 541 of the hook coupling part, that is, the free end end of the hook coupling part in the release direction indicated by an arrow, the hook coupling is easily released.
이처럼 본 발명의 탄성 넥 가이드(500)는 사이즈 별로 구비되어 상기 케이스에 탈착이 용이하면서도 장착 시에는 외력에 의해 쉽게 탈락되지 않아 안정적으로 웨어러블 카메라의 케이스에 고정된다. 사용자의 신체에 맞는 넥 가이드를 쉽게 케이스에 견고하게 결합하고, 넥 가이드에 의해 신체에 접촉 결합력이 우수하므로, 간단한 구성에 의해 신체 적응성, 사용 편의성 및 영상 품질이 우수한 웨어러블 카메라를 제공할 수 있다. As described above, the elastic neck guide 500 of the present invention is provided for each size so that it is easily detached from the case, but is not easily removed by an external force when mounted, and is stably fixed to the case of the wearable camera. Since the neck guide suitable for the user's body is easily and firmly coupled to the case, and the neck guide has excellent contact bonding force to the body, a wearable camera having excellent body adaptability, convenience of use, and image quality can be provided through a simple configuration.
상기 넥 가이드는 PC를 Injection Molding 후 CNC 가공치수 정밀도 향상을 위하여 Rail Groove와 Neck Guide Hook의 일부를 CNC 가공으로 형성한다. The neck guide is formed by CNC machining of a rail groove and a part of the neck guide hook in order to improve the precision of CNC machining dimensions after injection molding PC.
한편, 케이스(100)는 PBT와 GF의 조성물로 GF가 40% 포함되고, 2 개의 상하 케이스가 일체형으로 각기 형성되어 결합된다. On the other hand, the case 100 is a composition of PBT and GF, and contains 40% of GF, and two upper and lower cases are each formed integrally and combined.
도면에 도시되지 않았지만, 상기 케이스(100)의 내부에는 외부의 소리를 녹음하기 위한 마이크와, 스피커 모듈이 각각 설치될 수 있으며, 상기 카메라로 촬영된 영상을 외부 저장장치로 전송하기 위한 Wi-Fi, LTE 등의 무선통신모듈이 설치될 수 있다. Although not shown in the drawing, a microphone for recording external sound and a speaker module may be installed inside the case 100, respectively, and Wi-Fi for transmitting an image captured by the camera to an external storage device. , A wireless communication module such as LTE may be installed.
본 발명은 이에 한정되지 않으며, 이하의 부속 청구 범위의 사상 및 영역을 이탈하지 않는 범위 내에서 당업자에 의해 여러 형태로 변형 실시될 수 있으며, 따라서 이와 같은 변형은 본 발명의 영역 내에 있는 것으로 해석해야 할 것이다. The present invention is not limited thereto, and may be modified in various forms by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the following appended claims, and thus such modifications should be interpreted as being within the scope of the present invention. something to do.

Claims (10)

  1. 후방부와 상기 후방부의 양단에서 각각 전방으로 돌출 형성된 측부로 이루어지고 내부에 실장 공간을 가지는 U자형 케이스;A U-shaped case comprising a rear portion and a side portion protruding forward from both ends of the rear portion and having a mounting space therein;
    상기 후방부와 상기 측부의 전방에 각각 장착되는 3대의 카메라; 및Three cameras respectively mounted in front of the rear part and the side part; And
    상기 카메라로 촬영된 영상을 이미지 스티칭에 의해 하나로 결합하여 360도 영상을 생성하는 제어모듈;를 포함하는 웨어러블 카메라.A wearable camera comprising a; control module for generating a 360-degree image by combining the image captured by the camera into one by image stitching.
  2. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    3대의 카메라의 광축은 동일 평면상에 있고,The optical axes of the three cameras are on the same plane,
    상기 3대의 카메라는 상기 케이스 내에 고정 장착되어 상대적인 위치 및 광축이 유지되는 것을 특징으로 하는 웨어러블 카메라.The three cameras are fixedly mounted in the case to maintain a relative position and optical axis.
  3. 제2항에 있어서,The method of claim 2,
    상기 3대의 카메라는 케이스의 후방부에 배치되는 후방 카메라와, 측부의 전방 양측에 배치되는 전방 우측 카메라 및 전방 좌측 카메라를 포함하고,The three cameras include a rear camera disposed at the rear portion of the case, a front right camera and a front left camera disposed at both front sides of the side portion,
    상기 케이스는 강성 재질로 이루어지는 것을 특징으로 하는 웨어러블 카메라.The case is a wearable camera, characterized in that made of a rigid material.
  4. 제3항에 있어서,The method of claim 3,
    상기 케이스의 후방부 저면과 전방 카메라의 중심을 포함하는 수평면에 대해 상기 광축이 포함된 평면은 일정한 각도를 가지는 것을 특징으로 하는 에어러블 카메라.An airable camera, characterized in that a plane including the optical axis has a certain angle with respect to a horizontal plane including a bottom surface of the rear part of the case and a center of the front camera.
  5. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 케이스에 탈착 가능하게 고정되는 넥 가이드를 구비하고, And a neck guide detachably fixed to the case,
    상기 넥 가이드는 사용자의 신체 크기에 따라 탈착가능하도록 서로 다른 크기의 쌍이 복수로 제공되는 것을 특징으로 하는 웨어러블 카메라.The neck guide is a wearable camera, characterized in that a plurality of pairs of different sizes are provided to be detachable according to the user's body size.
  6. 제 5 항에 있어서,The method of claim 5,
    상기 넥 가이드는 우측 및 좌측의 2개의 대칭 형상의 넥 가이드로 구성되고, U자형 케이스의 측부 내측에 고정되어 상기 케이스의 후방부 내측과 함께 전방이 개방된 루프를 형성하고, 사용자의 목에 접촉되어 상기 케이스를 사용자의 목에 고정 지지하는 것을 특징으로 하는 웨어러블 카메라.The neck guide is composed of two symmetrical neck guides on the right and left, and is fixed to the inside of the side of the U-shaped case to form a loop with an open front side with the inside of the rear portion of the case, and contact the user's neck. Wearable camera, characterized in that the case is fixed to the user's neck and supported.
  7. 제 5항 또는 제6항에 있어서,The method of claim 5 or 6,
    상기 넥 가이드는 탄성 재질로 이루어지고, 사용자 신체에 접촉되기 위한 호 형상의 지지부와, 상기 지지부의 일단에 형성되어 상기 케이스에 탈착가능하게 결합되는 부착부를 포함하고, The neck guide is made of an elastic material and includes an arc-shaped support portion for contacting the user's body, and an attachment portion formed at one end of the support portion and detachably coupled to the case,
    상기 U자형 케이스의 측부 내측에 상기 넥 가이드의 고정을 위한 장착부가 돌출 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 웨어러블 카메라.Wearable camera, characterized in that the mounting portion for fixing the neck guide is formed protruding inside the side of the U-shaped case.
  8. 제7항에 있어서,The method of claim 7,
    상기 장착부는 상기 케이스의 측부 내측에서 중앙부를 향해 돌출 형성되고, The mounting portion is formed protruding toward the central portion from the inner side of the case,
    상기 부착부와 상기 장착부는 후크 결합에 의해 끼워맞춤 결합되는 것을 특징으로 하는 웨어러블 카메라.The wearable camera, characterized in that the attachment portion and the mounting portion are fitted and coupled by hook coupling.
  9. 제8항에 있어서,The method of claim 8,
    상기 후크 결합을 위한 후크돌기가 상기 부착부에 형성되고, 상기 장착부에는 상기 후크 결합을 위한 후크정지돌기가 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 웨어러블 카메라.A wearable camera, wherein a hook protrusion for coupling the hook is formed on the attachment portion, and a hook stop protrusion for coupling the hook is formed on the mounting portion.
  10. 웨어러블 카메라에 탈착가능하게 결합되는 탄성 재질의 넥 가이드로서, As a neck guide made of elastic material that is detachably coupled to the wearable camera,
    상기 넥 가이드는 웨어러블 카메라 케이스의 내주면에 탈착가능하게 고정되어 상기 케이스의 후방부 내측과 함께 전방이 개방된 원형 루프를 형성하고, 상기 루프는 사용자의 목에 접촉되어 상기 케이스를 사용자의 목에 고정 지지하고, The neck guide is detachably fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the wearable camera case to form a circular loop with an open front side with the inside of the rear part of the case, and the loop contacts the user's neck to fix the case to the user's neck. Support,
    상기 넥 가이드는 탄성 재질로 이루어지고, 사용자 신체에 접촉되기 위한 호 형상의 지지부와, 상기 지지부의 일단에 형성되어 상기 케이스에 탈착가능하게 결합되는 부착부를 포함하고, The neck guide is made of an elastic material and includes an arc-shaped support portion for contacting the user's body, and an attachment portion formed at one end of the support portion and detachably coupled to the case,
    상기 부착부는, 케이스의 내주면에 돌출 형성된 장착부와 후크 결합에 의해 고정 결합되는 것을 특징으로 하는 넥 가이드.The attachment portion is a neck guide, characterized in that the fixed coupling by hooking the mounting portion protruding from the inner peripheral surface of the case.
PCT/KR2020/008998 2019-07-10 2020-07-09 Wearable camera and neck guide WO2021006655A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR10-2019-0083459 2019-07-10
KR1020190083459A KR102270886B1 (en) 2019-07-10 2019-07-10 Wearable camera and neck guide therefor

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2021006655A1 true WO2021006655A1 (en) 2021-01-14

Family

ID=74114576

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/KR2020/008998 WO2021006655A1 (en) 2019-07-10 2020-07-09 Wearable camera and neck guide

Country Status (2)

Country Link
KR (1) KR102270886B1 (en)
WO (1) WO2021006655A1 (en)

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20030210801A1 (en) * 2002-05-07 2003-11-13 Alex Naksen Adjustable headphone
JP2016076202A (en) * 2014-10-07 2016-05-12 エルジー エレクトロニクス インコーポレイティド Mobile terminal
JP2017510133A (en) * 2014-01-14 2017-04-06 トヨタ モーター エンジニアリング アンド マニュファクチャリング ノース アメリカ,インコーポレイティド Smart necklace with stereoscopic view and internal processing function
KR20170121902A (en) * 2016-04-26 2017-11-03 주식회사 지에스아이엘 User device of filed and remote-control system using 360-degree camera of the user device and virtual reality device

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20030210801A1 (en) * 2002-05-07 2003-11-13 Alex Naksen Adjustable headphone
JP2017510133A (en) * 2014-01-14 2017-04-06 トヨタ モーター エンジニアリング アンド マニュファクチャリング ノース アメリカ,インコーポレイティド Smart necklace with stereoscopic view and internal processing function
JP2016076202A (en) * 2014-10-07 2016-05-12 エルジー エレクトロニクス インコーポレイティド Mobile terminal
KR20170121902A (en) * 2016-04-26 2017-11-03 주식회사 지에스아이엘 User device of filed and remote-control system using 360-degree camera of the user device and virtual reality device

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
ANONYMOUS: "Hwang Chang-gyu's KT, 5G race'solo'", STRAIGHTNEWS.CO, 25 February 2019 (2019-02-25), XP055785682, Retrieved from the Internet <URL:http://www.straightnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=43960> *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
KR20210007280A (en) 2021-01-20
KR102270886B1 (en) 2021-06-30

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20210231910A1 (en) Imaging apparatus
WO2017119555A1 (en) Portable camera
US11076072B2 (en) Image capturing apparatus improved in heat dissipation efficiency while avoiding increase in size
JP2008233773A (en) Camera system
WO2016159444A1 (en) Head mounted display device and portable terminal retaining frame for head mounted display device provided thereon
WO2017119575A1 (en) Image photographing device and image photographing method
WO2021006655A1 (en) Wearable camera and neck guide
TWM542158U (en) Camera system and apparatus thereof
WO2015174760A1 (en) Intraoral sensor and sensor indicator, and intraoral radiographic system including same
WO2018093102A1 (en) Binocular photographing device using single camera
WO2020171319A1 (en) Wearable camera device
CN213522066U (en) Camera module, camera assembly and terminal
CN211557337U (en) Camera assembly and holder assembly
US11415774B2 (en) Compact image capturing apparatus having a plurality of external connections and cooling system
JP7379115B2 (en) Imaging device
JP2010109687A (en) Image capturing apparatus
JP2005192583A (en) Scope unit for portable terminal
CN208540009U (en) A kind of mobile phone camera
US20210392243A1 (en) Head mountable camera system
WO2019117377A1 (en) Wearable camera device
WO2021085823A1 (en) Action camera for helmet
JP2019008202A (en) Image capture device
WO2020213902A1 (en) Wearable camera
JP2016225780A (en) Imaging device
CN208299992U (en) Helmet bluetooth headset

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 20836664

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 20836664

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

32PN Ep: public notification in the ep bulletin as address of the adressee cannot be established

Free format text: NOTING OF LOSS OF RIGHTS PURSUANT TO RULE 112(1) EPC (EPO FORM 1205A DATED 21/04/2022)

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 20836664

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1