CN201383846Y - Mobile head-wearing camera - Google Patents

Abstract

The mobile head-mounted camera includes a housing that can be worn on the wearer's ear, an audio unit that can be connected to an electronic device for communication so as to transmit audio signals, and a video unit including an image acquisition device arranged on the housing. When the housing is worn by the wearer, the image acquisition device can acquire an image of the wearer's field of view, so that the image acquisition device can acquire the image seen by the wearer without manual operation.

Description

mobile head-mounted camera

technical field

The utility model relates to a head-mounted device, more precisely a head-mounted device with a built-in image acquisition device. When the head-mounted device is worn on the head, the image acquisition device on it and the user's eyes Close, so that images of the field of view can be obtained without manual operation.

Background technique

There are many kinds of image acquisition devices, which are used in art, entertainment, and even security fields, such as surveillance systems.

In order to meet the demand, the image acquisition device is designed to be small and light, so that it can be integrated in portable devices, such as mobile phones. People can hold a camera phone, take pictures anytime and anywhere, and send the pictures to their friends instantly.

Image capture devices are not only used for entertainment, but also for security purposes. Most modern high-rise buildings, companies, or some public places are equipped with image acquisition devices, such as surveillance systems, so that if an accident occurs, the police can know what happened at that time through the surveillance system, and can keep image data as evidence.

Yet existing technology can't satisfy all demands, for example, when a mountaineer wants to photograph the beautiful scene that he sees when climbing a mountain, take out image acquisition device from pocket or bag, hold firmly, and Pressing the shutter is very inconvenient and quite dangerous. It is even more difficult to take pictures. It is impossible for climbers to take pictures while climbing the mountain. Another example is that in an emergency, a policeman or guard shooting a gun from a holster usually creates a lot of controversy. Therefore, there is a great need for an image acquisition device capable of acquiring images at any time without holding hands.

Therefore, the existing image acquisition equipment cannot meet all current demands. A hands-free, instant or automatic image acquisition device is waiting to be developed.

Utility model content

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile head-mounted camera, wherein an image acquisition device is built into the mobile head-mounted camera, so that no manual operation is required.

Another purpose of the mobile head-mounted camera of the present invention is to combine audio and video signals, so the wearer can simultaneously transmit audio and video signals through a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone.

Another purpose of the utility model mobile head-mounted camera is to provide an image acquisition device that can be set at the height of the eyes. When the image acquisition device is worn on the ear, the image acquisition device is at the same height as the eyes, so that Images within the field of view. Therefore, the user can track and capture the image in front of him according to the movement of the head.

Another object of the mobile head-mounted camera of the present invention is to provide a combined audio and video signal device integrated with the electronic device, so that the image captured by the image acquisition device can be stored in a mobile device and displayed on the screen of the mobile device superior.

Another purpose of the mobile head-mounted camera of the utility model is to provide an image acquisition device, wherein the angle of the lens of the image acquisition device can be adjusted according to the user's needs.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile head-mounted camera, wherein the mobile head-mounted camera has a switch which can not only trigger the video and audio unit, but also save the video and audio signals at the same time.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile head-mounted camera, wherein the mobile head-mounted camera has a memory that can save the video and audio signals captured by the mobile head-mounted camera, so the wearer can turn on the mobile head-mounted camera by switching , store and record every cherished moment and shoot emergency situations in time.

Another purpose of the mobile head-mounted camera of the utility model is to integrate a remote trigger, wherein the remote trigger can be used to remotely control the mobile head-mounted camera, so that the remote trigger can be further applied to a security system. For example, a remote control is provided for the holster, and when the police or guard draws the gun, the remote trigger is triggered at the same time, so as to record the whole process as evidence instantly and avoid the dispute of drawing the gun.

Another purpose of the mobile head-mounted camera of the utility model is to provide a light, cheap, and easy-to-carry image acquisition device, wherein the mobile head-mounted camera is integrated with the image acquisition device, so that the user can wear the mobile head-mounted camera on the head Carry an image capture device.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is to provide a mobile head-mounted camera, which includes:

a casing that can be worn on the user's head;

an audio unit comprising a microphone mounted on said casing; and

A video unit, including an image acquisition device installed on the casing, wherein when the casing is worn on the user's head, the image acquisition device is close to the user's eyes , so that images close to the user's field of view can be obtained without manual operation. When the casing is worn by the wearer, the image acquisition device can acquire images of the wearer's field of vision, so that the image acquisition device can acquire images seen by the wearer without manual operation.

The beneficial effects of the utility model are: to provide a mobile head-mounted camera including a casing that can be worn on the wearer's ear, an audio unit that can communicate with an electronic device to transmit audio signals, and a video unit that includes An image acquisition device arranged on the casing, when the casing is worn by the wearer, the image acquisition device can obtain images of the wearer's field of vision, so that the image acquisition device can obtain what the wearer sees without manual operation Image, to achieve the effect that the user can track and shoot the image in front of him according to the movement of the head. The wearer can turn on the mobile head-mounted camera through the switch, store and record every cherished moment and shoot emergency situations in time.

These purposes, features, and advantages of the present utility model will be disclosed in detail in the following detailed description, drawings, and claims.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is the external view of the mobile head-mounted camera of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a side view of the mobile head-mounted camera of the present invention, illustrating that the mobile head-mounted camera can be worn on the ear through a hook, and images can be obtained without manual operation.

Fig. 3 is a top view of the mobile head-mounted camera of the present invention worn on the ear, illustrating that the mobile head-mounted camera can obtain images according to the wearer's field of vision.

Fig. 4 is a flow chart of the integrated electronic equipment of the mobile head-mounted camera of the present invention, illustrating how the mobile head-mounted camera is connected to the electronic equipment, and sends and stores audio and video signals.

Detailed ways

As shown in Figure 1, the mobile head-mounted camera of the present invention can communicate with electronic equipment. The mobile head-mounted camera includes a casing 10, a hook 11 extending from the casing 10 so that it can be worn on the user's ear, and a hook 11 that is arranged on the casing 10 and can manipulate the head-mounted audio or video equipment. switch 12, and a volume control 13. As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 4, the housing 10 of the head-mounted camera also includes an audio unit 20, which includes a microphone module 21 that can receive audio signals and an earphone 22 that can output audio signals, and a video unit 30 that includes a An image acquisition device 31 that acquires an image signal.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the hook 11 can wear the casing 10 with the audio unit 20 and the video unit 30 on the user's ear, so that when the casing is worn by the user, the image acquisition device 31 can Images are acquired according to the user's field of view, so that the video acquisition device can be operated hands-free and can acquire images seen by the user.

When the casing 10 is worn on the head, the position of the microphone 21 on the casing 10 is close to the wearer's mouth, so that the microphone can transmit the wearer's voice, and the earphone 22 on the casing 10 is close to the wearer's ear, so that the wearer The receiver can accept the transmitted sound, so the mobile head-mounted camera can send and receive audio signals through the audio unit 20 like a conventional head-mounted device. In other words, the wearer of the utility model can use the utility model to answer the mobile phone, just like a traditional mobile phone headset.

As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3, the hook 11 connected to the casing 10 can be worn on the user's ear, wherein, moving the head-mounted camera near the eyes can catch the wearer's line of sight, thereby moving the head-mounted camera Able to track the wearer's line of sight. The image acquisition device 31 of the mobile head-mounted camera is arranged on the housing 10, and at this position, the image acquisition device 31 can obtain the perspective of the wearer. In addition, the image acquisition device 31 is rotatably mounted on the outside of the casing 10 through a rotating joint, so that the viewing angle of the image acquisition device 31 can be adjusted according to the needs of the wearer, as shown in FIG. 3 .

FIG. 4 is a flow chart of the communication connection between the components of the mobile head-mounted camera in the casing 10 and the electronic device. The casing 10 of the mobile head-mounted camera also includes a memory storage 50 that can store audio and video signals, a power supply 60 that provides power for the mobile head-mounted camera, and a connection device 70 that can connect the mobile head-mounted camera via Bluetooth, infrared, radio frequency or WiFi To electronic devices, such as mobile phones, PSPs, digital cameras, etc., a remote trigger 80 can be wired or wireless to trigger the mobile head-mounted camera, and a control module 40 can coordinate and connect all the above-mentioned devices inside the housing 10.

According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control module 40 is arranged on the housing 10 of the mobile head-mounted camera, so as to coordinate and communicate with each device in the housing 10 so that the devices in the housing 10 can work normally. As shown in the audio signal transmission part of FIG. 4 , when the control module 40 receives the audio signal from the microphone 21 , once the connection device 70 is connected to the electronic device, the control module 40 sends the audio signal to the earphone 22 . In the part of video signal transmission, the control module 40 receives the video signal from the image acquisition device 31 . Therefore, audio and video signals can be stored or transmitted by an electronic device to another electronic device, as shown in FIG. 4 .

The memory storage 50 in the casing 10 is a built-in memory storage or a card slot can support a memory card to be inserted therein, so when the mobile head-worn camera is working, audio and video signals can be stored in the storage storage 50 .

The power supply 60 is connected to the control module 40 inside the casing of the mobile head-mounted camera to provide power for the mobile head-mounted camera, wherein the mobile head-mounted camera can be charged to store energy.

As shown in Figure 4, a connection device 70 is arranged on the casing 10 of the mobile head-mounted camera, so the mobile head-mounted camera can be connected to the connection line with the electronic equipment through the connection device 70, so that the mobile head-mounted camera can be further wired Or connect mobile devices such as mobile phones, PSPs, PDAs, etc. wirelessly via Bluetooth, IR, RF or WiFi. For example, the connection device 70 is connected to the connection line of the mobile phone, wherein the video image can be displayed on the screen of the mobile phone, and the audio and video signals can be connected to another mobile phone through the communication line of the mobile phone in real time. Audio and video signals can be stored on mobile devices. Another example is to broadcast audio and video signals in real time through the communication means of the electronic device by moving the head mounted camera.

As shown in Figures 1 and 4, a switch 12 is arranged on the casing 10 of the mobile head-mounted camera, which can be used to connect the control module 40 to turn on or off the mobile head-mounted camera and simultaneously save audio and video signals in the mobile head-mounted camera In the memory storage 50 of the housing 10, the wearer can store images in time in emergency or other situations.

As shown in the flow chart of FIG. 4 , a remote trigger 80 as an external device can be used to remotely control the connecting device 70 of the casing 10 of the mobile head-mounted camera. For example, the remote trigger 80 can be set on a holster, so that when a policeman or a security officer draws a gun from the holster, the remote trigger 80 is triggered, thereby triggering the connection device of the mobile head-mounted camera 70 Start recording audio and video signals in the memory storage 50 in the housing 10 of the mobile head mounted camera, as evidence or connected to electronic equipment, further wirelessly connected to the computer system of the police station.

Therefore, the mobile head-mounted camera of the present invention integrates image acquisition equipment 31 and a head-mounted device, wherein the mobile head-mounted camera of the present invention can obtain audio and video signals without manual operation, and store them on the mobile head. In the memory storage 50 in the housing 10 of the video camera. And the mobile head-mounted camera can be worn on the ear so that the wearer can record the movement of the wearer's field of view.

The mobile head-mounted camera of the present invention also includes an electronic device connected with it by wire or wirelessly, so as to transmit audio and video signals in real time, which can be used for live broadcast or entertainment purposes, and a remote trigger 80, wherein the head-mounted device can be used in emergency The case starts to activate so that the mobile headset can be used for security purposes.

Through the above embodiments, the purpose of the utility model has been fully and effectively achieved. Those familiar with the art should understand that the present invention includes but is not limited to the contents described in the accompanying drawings and the above specific embodiments. Any modifications that do not deviate from the functional and structural principles of the present utility model shall be included in the scope of the claims.

Claims (8)

1. one kind is moved and to wear video camera, it is characterized in that comprising:

A casing can be worn at user's head,

An audio unit, comprise one be installed on the described casing Mike and

A video unit, comprise an image acquisition equipment that is installed on the described casing, wherein when described casing is worn on user's head, described image acquisition equipment and user's eye locations is approaching, thereby need not manual operation, just can obtain the image approaching with user's field range.

2. as the right item 1 described video camera of wearing, it is characterized in that described casing comprises a hook, extend out from described casing, can wearer user's ear on, thereby described casing is fixed on head.

3. as the right item 2 described video cameras of wearing, it is characterized in that described image acquisition equipment is installed in rotation on the outside of described casing by a cradle head, thereby can regulate the visual angle of described image acquisition equipment according to wearer's needs.

4. as the right item 3 described video cameras of wearing, it is characterized in that, also comprise a switch that is installed on the described casing, can control the opening and closing of described audio unit and video unit.

5. as the right item 4 described video cameras of wearing, it is characterized in that, also comprise a mnemonic, the audio signal and the vision signal of record can be stored.

6. as the right item 5 described video cameras of wearing, it is characterized in that, also comprise a Remote triggering device, it is installed in the place that needs triggering, and when described Remote triggering device was triggered, described image acquiring device was started working, record associated picture data.

7. as the right item 6 described video cameras of wearing, it is characterized in that the described video camera of wearing can be connected with a mobile electronic device wired or wirelessly, thereby video and audio signal can be delivered on the described mobile electronic device.

8. as the right item 7 described video cameras of wearing, it is characterized in that described audio unit also comprises an earphone, when described casing is worn on the ear, the position of described earphone is near ear, thereby the described video camera of wearing can also be used for audio transmission.

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