WO2021190537A1

WO2021190537A1 - Electronic device and camera apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2021190537A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/082581
Authority: WO
Inventors: 刘林; 刘瑞轩
Original assignee: 维沃移动通信有限公司
Priority date: 2020-03-24
Filing date: 2021-03-24
Publication date: 2021-09-30
Also published as: CN111245992A

Abstract

The present invention provides an electronic device and a camera apparatus. The electronic device comprises: a device body provided thereon with a transmission interface; and a camera apparatus comprising a shell, a camera module and a transmission connector. The camera module is provided in the shell and is fixedly connected to the shell. The transmission connector is fixedly connected to the shell, one end of the transmission connector is located in the shell and is electrically connected to the camera module, and the other end of the transmission connector is located outside the shell and used for being connected to the device body. The transmission connector is matched with the transmission interface, and in the case that the transmission connector is inserted into the transmission interface, the camera module and the device body achieve power transmission by means of the transmission connector.

Description

Electronic equipment and camera

Cross-references to related applications

This application claims the priority of Chinese Patent Application No. 202010212375.X filed in China on March 24, 2020, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic products, in particular to an electronic device and a camera device.

Background technique

With the development of communication technology, smart electronic devices have become popular. Among them, the camera function is one of the important functions of the electronic device. Traditional electronic equipment is usually provided with a camera device, which is usually fixed on the electronic device, but the electronic equipment is prone to collisions and other situations during use, which makes the camera device easy to damage. Therefore, in the prior art, there is a problem that the safety of the use of the camera device is low.

Summary of the invention

The embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic device and a camera device to solve the problem of low safety in use of the camera device.

In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, including:

The main body of the device, where a transmission interface is provided on the main body of the device;

A camera device, the camera device comprising: a housing, a camera module, and a transmission connector, the camera module is arranged in the housing, and is fixedly connected to the housing, and the transmission connector is fixedly connected to the housing One end of the transmission connector is located in the housing and is electrically connected to the camera module, the other end of the transmission connector is located outside the housing and is used to connect with the device body, and the transmission connector is connected to The transmission connector is adapted, and when the transmission connector is inserted into the transmission interface, the camera module realizes power supply transmission with the device main body through the transmission connector.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention also provides a camera device, including: a housing, a camera module, and an earphone plug. The camera module is arranged in the housing and is fixedly connected to the housing. The earphone plug is fixedly connected to the housing, one end of the earphone plug is located in the housing and is electrically connected to the camera module, and the other end of the earphone plug is located outside the housing for connecting to the main body of the device. The earphone jack is connected to the earphone jack, the earphone plug is an earphone plug, which is adapted to the earphone jack of the main body of the device, and when the earphone plug is inserted into the earphone jack, the camera module passes through the The earphone plug and the main body of the device realize power supply transmission.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the power supply of the camera module can be realized by setting the transmission interface on the main body of the device, setting the transmission connector on the camera device, and inserting the transmission connector into the transmission interface. In this way, the device body and the camera device can be detachably connected, so that the camera device can be separated from the device body in a scene where the camera device is not used, thereby avoiding damage to the camera device. Therefore, the embodiment of the present invention improves the camera The safety of the device.

Description of the drawings

In order to explain the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention more clearly, the following will briefly introduce the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative labor.

Figure 1 is a structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a structural diagram of a camera device in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a diagram of main functional modules of the electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in the present invention shall have the usual meanings understood by those with ordinary skills in the field to which the present invention belongs. The "first", "second" and similar words used in the present invention do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, similar words such as "one" or "one" do not mean a limit on the quantity, but rather mean that there is at least one. Similar words such as "connected" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up", "Down", "Left", "Right", etc. are only used to indicate the relative position relationship. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship changes accordingly.

1 to 3, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, the electronic device includes:

A device main body 10, which is provided with a transmission interface 101;

The camera device 20, the camera device 20 includes: a housing 201, a camera module (not shown in the figure) and a transmission connector 202, the camera module is provided in the housing 201, and the housing 201 Fixed connection, the transmission connector 202 is fixedly connected to the housing 201, one end of the transmission connector 202 is located in the housing 201 and is electrically connected to the camera module, and the other end of the transmission connector 202 Located outside the housing 201 and used to connect to the main body of the device, the transmission connector 202 is adapted to the transmission interface 101, and when the transmission connector 202 is inserted into the transmission interface 101, the The camera module realizes power transmission with the device main body 10 through the transmission connector 202.

Optionally, in an embodiment, the above-mentioned transmission interface 101 is used as a power supply interface, and includes a power output terminal for outputting a power supply voltage, for example, a voltage value of +5V or other magnitudes can be output. The above-mentioned transmission connector includes a power positive input terminal and a power negative input terminal.

In another embodiment, when the transmission connector 202 is inserted into the transmission interface 101, the transmission interface 101 is used as a power interface. The device main body 10 provides working power to the camera module through the transmission interface 101 and the transmission joint 202, so as to realize the power supply requirements of the camera module for taking pictures and shooting.

It should be noted that when the camera module requires multiple different operating voltages, multiple power output terminals with different voltages can be correspondingly provided on the transmission interface 101, or a conversion circuit can be provided in the camera device to receive the transmission connector 202. The obtained voltage is converted into multiple working voltages to meet the requirements of different power supply voltages for different circuits of the camera module.

In the embodiment of the present invention, by setting the transmission interface 101 on the device body 10, setting the transmission connector 202 on the camera device 20, and inserting the transmission connector 202 into the transmission interface 101, the camera module can be powered. In this way, the device main body 10 and the camera device 20 can be detachably connected, so that the camera device 20 can be separated from the device main body 10 in a scene where the camera device 20 is not needed, thereby avoiding damage to the camera device 20. Therefore, the present invention The embodiment of the invention improves the safety of the use of the imaging device 20.

It should be noted that, in an optional embodiment, it may also be configured to perform data transmission through the transmission interface 101 and the transmission joint 202 described above.

Optionally, in an embodiment, the camera device further includes a wireless transmission module, the wireless transmission module is electrically connected to the camera module, and the wireless transmission module is used for the camera module and the camera module. Transfer data between the main body of the device.

In this embodiment, the wireless transmission module may include a wifi module or a millimeter wave antenna module. Specifically, image data collected by the camera module can be transmitted through the wireless transmission module, or control commands sent by the main body of the device, such as commands such as starting the camera and shooting, can be transmitted to control the camera device to perform corresponding operations.

Optionally, the above-mentioned earphone jack may be provided on the top, bottom or side of the main body of the device, and its specific position may be set according to actual needs, again without further limitation.

It should be understood that the specific structures of the above-mentioned transmission interface 101 and the transmission connector 202 can be set according to actual needs. For example, in one embodiment, the transmission interface 101 is an earphone interface, and the transmission connector 202 is an earphone plug.

Since the earphone jack and the earphone plug are used as the connecting devices, the camera device 20 can be rotated 360 degrees on the main body of the device, so that the camera device can be used to realize front and back shooting. In this way, the number of cameras can be reduced, thereby reducing the cost of electronic equipment. At the same time, rotation shooting can be realized, which improves the flexibility of shooting.

For example, in this embodiment, a general headphone jack has 4 ports, of which 3 positive power output terminals and one ground terminal can be provided, so that the camera device 20 can be provided with three different working voltages.

Optionally, the device body includes an earphone circuit 102, a power supply circuit 103, a switch 104, and a control chip 105. The control chip 105 is electrically connected to the switch 104, and the transmission connector 202 is inserted into the transmission interface. In the state of 101, the switch 104 is controlled to be in the first state, and the transmission interface 101 is connected to the earphone circuit 102; when the transmission connector 202 of the camera device 20 is inserted into the transmission interface 101, the control The switch 104 is in the second state, and the transmission interface 101 is connected to the power circuit 103.

In this embodiment, the state of the switch 104 can be manually controlled, or the state of the switch 104 can be automatically controlled by detecting the state of the device inserted into the transmission interface 101, thereby realizing the transmission interface 101. For example, the device body further includes a detection circuit 106, one end of the detection circuit 106 is connected to the transmission interface 101, and the other end is connected to the control chip 105, and is used to detect that the device inserted into the transmission interface 101 is a headset. Or the imaging device 20.

When a headphone plug is inserted into the headphone jack, the detection circuit 106 can perform insertion detection to determine whether it is a headphone or a camera device. If the detection is a camera device, the switch 104 is switched to the second state to realize the function of powering the camera device; If the insertion detection is an earphone, the switch 104 is switched to the first state and enters the earphone mode; through the plug insertion detection in the above manner, the camera device and the earphone interface of the earphone can be multiplexed, which can realize both the camera function and the earphone interface. Realize the function of earphone listening to music, enhance the versatility of users, and be suitable for a variety of application scenarios.

Further, the aforementioned camera device 20 further includes a battery (not shown in the figure) and a charging circuit (not shown in the figure). The battery is electrically connected to the camera module, and the battery is connected to the camera module through the charging circuit. The transmission joint 202 is electrically connected.

In this embodiment, when the camera is not used for shooting, the transmission connector 202 can be inserted into the transmission interface, and the battery is charged through the device body 10 at this time. In the separated state, the camera module can be powered by the battery to meet the power supply requirements of the camera module. In this way, when the camera device 20 is in a separated state, it can continue to work and realize the separated shooting function. For example, when the camera is in a separated state, the remote Selfie function can be performed. In addition, the shooting angle can be adjusted only by rotating the camera device, so the embodiment of the present invention improves the flexibility of shooting.

It should be noted that the camera device is detachably connected to the main body of the device, and the main body of the device can control the operation of the camera device when the camera device is mounted on the main body of the device; Separate from the main body of the equipment, the camera device operates independently of the main body, or the main body of the equipment controls the operation of the camera device. Therefore, the camera device can optionally work independently of the main body or work under the control of the main body, which is more flexible and convenient to use.

Further, the transmission joint 202 and the housing 201 may be detachably connected. Since the transmission connector 202 is arranged protruding from the housing 201, the transmission connector 202 is separated from the housing 201 during separate use, which facilitates the shooting and use of the camera device 20, and at the same time prevents the transmission connector 202 from colliding with the outside and being damaged. Can effectively extend the service life of the camera device.

Optionally, the transmission joint 202 may be detachably connected to the housing 201 by means of snapping or screwing. At this time, the electrical connection between the transmission joint 202 and the camera module can be realized by providing a structure such as an elastic sheet in the housing 201.

Of course, in other embodiments, in order to facilitate the shooting and use after separation, the transmission joint 202 can be provided with a telescopic structure. When the transmission joint 202 is not used, the transmission joint 202 can be contracted into the housing 201, so as to better Protect the transmission connector.

Further, an embodiment of the present invention also provides a camera device, including: a housing, a camera module, and an earphone plug, the camera module is arranged in the housing, and is fixedly connected to the housing, and the earphone The plug is fixedly connected to the housing, one end of the earphone plug is located in the housing and is electrically connected to the camera module, and the other end of the earphone plug is located outside the housing for connecting to the device body The earphone jack is connected. The earphone plug is an earphone plug and is adapted to the earphone jack of the main body of the device. When the earphone plug is inserted into the earphone jack, the camera module passes through the earphone The plug and the device main body realize power transmission.

In this embodiment, the connection between the camera device and the main body of the camera and the function realization of the camera device can refer to the description of the above embodiment. Since the headphone connector is provided on the camera device, the headphone connector is inserted into the headphone jack to realize the camera module. Power supply for the group. In this way, the device body and the camera device can be detachably connected, so that the camera device 20 can be separated from the device body in a scene where the camera device is not used, thereby avoiding damage to the camera device. Therefore, the embodiment of the present invention improves The safety of the camera device. At the same time, when the camera device is installed on the main body of the device, the camera device can be rotated relative to the main body of the device to take pictures, or take pictures in front and back, thereby improving the flexibility of taking pictures.

The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention. It should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

An electronic device including:

The main body of the device, where a transmission interface is provided on the main body of the device;

A camera device, the camera device comprising: a housing, a camera module, and a transmission connector, the camera module is arranged in the housing, and is fixedly connected to the housing, and the transmission connector is fixedly connected to the housing One end of the transmission connector is located in the housing and is electrically connected to the camera module, the other end of the transmission connector is located outside the housing and is used to connect with the device body, and the transmission connector is connected to The transmission interface is adapted, and when the transmission connector is inserted into the transmission interface, the camera module realizes power supply transmission with the device main body through the transmission connector.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the camera device further comprises a wireless transmission module, the wireless transmission module is electrically connected to the camera module, and the wireless transmission module is used for the camera module and the camera module. Transfer data between the main body of the device.
The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the wireless transmission module comprises a wifi module or a millimeter wave antenna module.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the transmission interface is a headphone jack, and the transmission connector is a headphone plug.
The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the device main body includes an earphone circuit, a power supply circuit, a switch and a control chip, wherein the control chip is electrically connected to the switch, and is inserted into the transmission connector. In the state of the transmission interface, the switch is controlled to be in the first state, and the transmission interface is connected to the earphone circuit; when the transmission connector of the camera device is inserted into the transmission interface, the switch is controlled In the second state, the transmission interface is connected to the power circuit.
The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the device body further comprises a detection circuit, one end of the detection circuit is connected to the transmission interface, and the other end is connected to the control chip for detecting insertion of the transmission interface. The interface device is a headset or the camera device.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the transmission connector includes a power positive input terminal and a power negative input terminal.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the camera device further comprises a battery and a charging circuit, the battery is electrically connected to the camera module, and the battery is electrically connected to the transmission connector through the charging circuit. connect.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the transmission joint is detachably connected to the housing.
A camera device includes a housing, a camera module, and an earphone plug. The camera module is arranged in the housing and is fixedly connected to the housing. The earphone plug is fixedly connected to the housing. One end of the earphone plug is located in the housing and is electrically connected to the camera module, and the other end of the earphone plug is located outside the housing for connection with the earphone jack of the main body of the device, and the earphone plug is The earphone plug is adapted to the earphone jack of the main body of the device, and when the earphone plug is inserted into the earphone jack, the camera module realizes power supply transmission with the main body of the device through the earphone plug.