RU175096U1 - DEVICE FOR RESEARCH OF MARKING LABELS AND IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES - Google Patents

Abstract

The device for the study of markings and identification of vehicles is intended for visual control in unsteady conditions, inaccessible places in low light conditions using a video camera, an ultraviolet and visible light illumination unit, with magnetic inserts and nanosuckers for reliable attachment to the test surface. Main applications: in technical systems for the examination of the state of various objects; in the customs department when solving the problems of screening and control of passenger and freight traffic, liquidating the consequences of emergencies (inspection of rubble of hard-to-reach spots); inspection and maintenance of vehicles; special operations of rescue and safety services units and for the study of markings.

The technical result from the use of the proposed device is to increase the efficiency of work with the device and to obtain a clear image of the markings, especially in hard-to-reach places, as well as the smallest tracks that contain signs that indicate the way the markings are applied.

A device for the study of markings and identification of vehicles, comprising a housing, a backlit video camera, a USB port, a flexible corrugated probe, a display, a battery, a computer, and a flexible corrugated probe in which a USB / MicroUSB port and unit are installed in the device case using a thread UV and visible light built into the camera body, and the developed software for vehicle identification is applied, a metal nasa is installed to the camera body with a thread the plate on which the lens is placed (60x magnification), magnetic insert, nanosuckers.

Description

The device for the study of markings and identification of vehicles is intended for visual control in unsteady conditions, inaccessible places in low light conditions using a video camera, an ultraviolet and visible light illumination unit, with magnetic inserts and nanosuckers for reliable attachment to the test surface. Main applications: in technical systems for the examination of the state of various objects; in the customs department when solving the problems of screening and control of passenger and freight traffic, liquidating the consequences of emergencies (inspection of rubble of hard-to-reach spots); inspection and maintenance of vehicles; special operations of rescue and safety services units and for the study of markings.

Inspection of the investigated surface is carried out using a long flexible video probe with ultraviolet and visible illumination, transmitting the image on the monitor screen at a distance of 20 cm to 10 m, depending on the length of the flexible probe.

The proposed device is distinguished by zooming up to 60 times due to the built-in lens, mounting the device to the surface of a metal or glass, photo and video.

The kit comes with a 16 GB memory card, a USB cable, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, as well as USB / MicroUSB ports, as well as software that ensures the stable operation of the entire “Device”, allows you to switch the “Device” modes depending on from the test surface and time of day of the study of markings of vehicles.

The device is designed to check markings on the nodes and parts of vehicles. It can be used in units of the road inspection to monitor changes in identification numbers (ViN). An important feature is that the device allows you to conduct a quick visual express analysis of the state of ViN, directly at the controlled facility, without the use of additional equipment and intermediate operations.

According to statistics conducted by the internal affairs bodies, of all the machines sold on the domestic market of Russia, manufactured by foreign and domestic factories, at least 20% of them raise doubts about the authenticity of the marking of the main components and assemblies.

For registration in the units of the traffic police, stolen vehicles with markings already changed in various ways are received. The need for prompt and reliable identification of the fact of changing the marking of the vehicle body in the "field" conditions is obvious.

Small-sized portable devices VNIK-03, VNIK-04 are designed for employees of expert departments, forensic laboratories, traffic police, customs and are used to detect changes in marking data on the body parts of vehicles (presence of altered signs, welds, rivets, spot welding, etc. .d.) http: /www.bnti.ru/inolex.asp? tbl = 02/01/08.

Faking car markings - both engine identification numbers (ViN) and body numbers - is a common type of fraud that accompanies car theft, illegal sale and other types of crimes. On stolen cars, marking signs are interrupted, sometimes only some elements or even individual fragments are replaced. Destroying markings and then applying new ones naturally makes it difficult to identify stolen cars.

It is quite difficult to establish a change in marking, but for this there is a special examination - the forensic examination of numbers. However, sometimes one should not wait for the initiation of a criminal case. For example, when buying an expensive car, you should order an examination of the markings of the car instead of waiting until its criminal past is revealed.

Unfortunately, there are now many stolen cars on the market, both resold in Russia and those from abroad, and the investigation of the thefts is one of the most difficult crimes to solve.

Devices are needed that allow for rapid analysis. To solve this problem, the proposed device is developed.

Known devices for visualization of identification numbers. Alvin (http://www.alinco-radio.su/sfinks/metallodetektor/sfinks-elvin-oboznachenii_sredstv_pribor_avtomototransportnyh.htm).

"Alvin" is a device for checking markings on the components and parts of motor vehicles.

The disadvantage is the impossibility of identifying a vehicle, obtaining an enlarged image and the impossibility of attaching to the metal surface of the engine, the impossibility of obtaining a clear image with a changing microscope focus and the inconvenience of examining the chassis, brakes, engine housing numbers without attaching to metal and without UV illumination.

Known Video endoscope, which is intended for visual observation of the object of the surgical field in the internal cavities during diagnostic or surgical procedures (RF Patent No. 2420222, published June 10, 2011, IPC A61B 1/06, A61B 1/05).

The main disadvantages of the Video endoscope are the impossibility of obtaining a clear image in an enlarged form and it is impossible to attach the device body to the metal surface of the engine in hard-to-reach places if it is not used for medical purposes, but for technical purposes.

The utility model Endoscope, with an integrated LED light source and a power supply control unit, was taken as a prototype (Patent for PM 105569, published June 20, 2011, Bull. No. 17, IPC A61B 1/002).

The disadvantage of this Endoscope is the impossibility of using it for technical purposes and, in particular, for the study of markings, the impossibility of obtaining an enlarged image and the device housing cannot be attached to the metal surface of the engine housing in hard-to-reach places, the impossibility of obtaining a clear image with a changing microscope focus and the inconvenience of research chassis numbers, brakes, engine housing numbers without fixing the device to metal and without UV illumination.

The “Endoscope microscope” was taken as an analogue (Patent for image No. 2267978, published January 20, 2006, B.I. No. 02. 2006, IPC A61B 1/00).

The image relates to medical equipment and can be used in endoscopic technology. The endoscope microscope contains a housing in which an outer tube rigidly fixed in the housing is housed coaxially with a gap, and an inner tube containing a lens, an optical system at the distal end, an optical fiber located in the tube gap, a light guide connector rigidly connected to the housing, and an eyepiece lens rigidly mounted in a movable sleeve and a refocusing unit including a rotation handle with a shaft.

The disadvantages of this invention include the complexity of the mechanical device, while the main disadvantages include: the inability to obtain images in hard-to-reach places and cannot be attached to the metal surface of the engine housing to obtain a clear image with a changing focus of the microscope and the inconvenience of studying chassis numbers, brakes, engine housing numbers without fastening to metal and without UV illumination and visible light.

Utility model An endoscope, with an integrated LED light source and its power supply control unit, was taken as a prototype (Patent for PM 105569, published June 20, 2011, Bull. No. 17, IPC A61B 1/002).

The disadvantage of this Endoscope is the impossibility of using it for technical purposes and, in particular, for the study of markings, the impossibility of obtaining an enlarged image and cannot be attached to the metal surface of the engine housing in hard-to-reach places, the impossibility of obtaining a clear image with a changing focus of the microscope and the inconvenience of examining numbers chassis, brakes, engine housing numbers without mounting to metal and without UV illumination.

The “Endoscope-microscope” was taken as an analogue (Patent for image No. 2267978 published on January 20, 2006 IPC A61B 1/00).

The image relates to medical equipment and can be used in endoscopic technology. The endoscope microscope contains a housing in which an outer tube rigidly fixed in the housing is housed coaxially with a gap, and an inner tube containing a lens, an optical system at the distal end, an optical fiber located in the tube gap, a light guide connector rigidly connected to the housing, and an eyepiece lens rigidly mounted in a movable sleeve, and a refocusing unit including a rotation handle with a shaft.

The closest technical solution is the video endoscope KS-368V, taken by us for the prototype (http: www.ecoguru.ru/products/product 1140. html. Published: 02/14/2016). The specified video endoscope KS-368 V is adapted for equipment diagnostics in inaccessible areas. It can be used for visual monitoring of air conditioning and ventilation systems of engines and production equipment. The device is indispensable for working in hard-to-reach places, turns the probe into a kind of hand that can perform manipulations with inaccessible objects and details of the devices being inspected. Inspection by the KS-368V Endoscope is carried out using a long flexible video probe with adjustable backlight, transmitting images to a removable liquid crystal (LCD) screen 3.5 up to a distance of 10 m.

The model of the video endoscope KS-368V is distinguished by an increase in the image scale up to four times, the possibility of its rotation by 180 °, photo and video recording. Included is a 2GB memory card, TV cable, lithium battery with recharge. There are also MICRO SD and USB ports.

The task developed by the PM is to create a “Device” that provides maximum sharpness of the image of the markings on the nodes and parts of vehicles when this “Device” comes in contact with the metal surface of the engine casing in hard-to-reach places, to obtain a clear image, since the focal length is maintained, the convenience of studying chassis numbers, brakes, engine housing numbers, since the “Device” can be attached to metal with UV illumination and visible light.

The technical result from the use of the proposed “Device” is to increase the efficiency of working with the “Device” and to obtain a clear image of the markings, especially in hard-to-reach places, as well as the smallest tracks that contain signs that indicate the way the markings are applied.

This problem is solved due to the fact that the proposed "Device", as well as the well-known prototype, contains a housing, a video camera, a flexible corrugated probe, but in contrast to the known prototype at the end of the probe with a video camera, with a UV and visible light block, on the thread a nozzle is attached, the edges of which are covered with microscopic suction cups and magnets, which, in contact with the studied metal surface, are firmly attached to it, and there is also software for VIN identification.

The principle of operation of the “Device” is based on transmitting images from a video camera located on the flexible probe of the device and using a 60x magnification lens to the display of the “Device” or smartphone or any other device running on the Android or IOS platform, provided that data devices of the corresponding program, allowing to provide the possibility of the connected part of the "Device".

Advantages of the "Device":

1) the visibility and efficiency of the verification, direct observation of the result in the verification process;

2) identification of signs of fake not only steel bodies, but also bodies made of aluminum alloys (model range of Audi cars and others);

3) inspection in hard-to-reach places;

4) continuous work for twelve hours;

5) instant readiness for work after switching on;

6) mobility, small size;

7) lack of need for consumables;

8) wide temperature range;

9) reliability, ergonomics;

10) fastening to wide types of surfaces;

11) image magnification (60 times);

12) wireless communication with the VIN base;

13) adjustable UV illumination and illumination of visible light, allowing to study both markings and identify traces of biological origin in hard-to-reach places.

The device, in the case of which there is a computer with software and a GSM transceiver, allowing wirelessly in the automatic operation of the “Device” to verify the vehicle identification number, which is the marking designation, with the VIN database.

The software is designed to uniquely identify a vehicle based on its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which is assigned to each model in accordance with the Y8037791983 standard.

The software allows you to enter VIN and receive information about cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, namely the manufacturer of the vehicle with the country of origin and manufacturer; year of issue; chassis type, engine type; Serial number with a check digit (if any).

Thanks to special software, you can save and edit images obtained through a video camera, and even take measurements of observed objects. The camcorder is equipped with a powerful LED backlight UV and visible light and is powered directly from a battery, PC or laptop. Thanks to the high-quality optics of the video camera and lens with a 60x magnification mounted on the nozzle. PM will be useful for solving various scientific, educational and forensic tasks.

Also, with the help of special software, it is possible to work with a transceiver device using the Bluetooth v.3.0 protocol, with which previously saved images obtained using the video camera of the claimed “Device” can be transferred both to the working computer of the person conducting the research, and to any other device that supports a transceiver device that uses the Bluetooth v.3.0 protocol or using a GSM transceiver device, send it to someone by e-mail.

As for the metal nozzle, it allows you to fix the camcorder on flat or curved surfaces where you can create a "vacuum": the windshield of a car or the hood of a gas tank, engine, chassis, etc. due to nanosuckers and magnetic insert. You can not be afraid for the camera, nanosucker reliably fix the video camera. Therefore, nano suction cups are recommended for fastening to various surfaces. If we take into account the role of magnets, then it can be understood as an additional provision for fixing the case to any metal surface. This provides not only a secure mount, but also a constant distance between the camcorder and the serviced metal surface of the engine or any other surface, in order to obtain a high-quality image that allows you to see the smallest tracks that can indicate the way markings are applied.

High sides of the nozzle prevent damage to the lens, and magnetic inserts and nanosuckers are applied to these sides, which ensures the strength of the camera body and obtains high-precision images in the most inaccessible places of the vehicle when examining markings and in other cases where the use of this device is possible.

The effect of nanosucker is a focus to some extent reminiscent of the principle of operation of adhesive tape “Scotch” or Velcro fasteners, but improved with additional advantages (Suction cups POS accessories: Instore catalog - http://www.instore.ru/catalogue.php?cat_id=3 from 11/14/2016).

Camcorder manufactured by Sony Exmor RS IMX230-1 / 2.4 inch 21-megapixel sensor.

The essence of the claimed PM is illustrated by the drawings in FIG. 1, which shows the design of the “Device”, in FIG. 2 - video camera in the housing (top view), in FIG. 3 - a video camera in a housing (side view), in FIG. 4 is a diagram of an alternative use of the device, FIG. 5 is a nozzle diagram (side view), FIG. 6 is a diagram of a nozzle (top view), FIG. 7 is a diagram of a nozzle (sectional view), FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the interaction of all the main parts of the “Device”.

In FIG. 1 shows: device-1, control buttons-2, battery-3, display-4, computer-5, micro SD input-6, USB-port-7, corrugated metal tube-8, video camera-9, electric wires-10, Bluetooth v.3.0-11 transceiver, nozzle-12, thread-13, camcorder-20 case, USB / MicroUSB port-23, device-26 case-1, GSM-27 transceiver.

In FIG. 2 shows: video camera-9, UV lighting diodes-17, visible light diodes-18, camera body-20.

In FIG. 3 shows: video camera-9, thread-13, UV illumination diodes-17, visible light diodes-18, camera body-20.

In FIG. 4 shows: corrugated tube-8, video camera-9, camera body-20, metal case-21 of USB / MicroUSB port-23 connection, video camera-9 to device-1, test surface-19, smartphone-22, USB / Micro USB port 23.

In FIG. 5 shows: nozzle-12, thread-13, lens with 60x magnification-14, magnetic insert-15, nanosucker-16, mount holding lens-24, body of nozzle-25.

In FIG. 6 shows: video camera-9, nozzle-12, lens with 60x magnification-14, nanosucker-16, diodes of UV illumination-17, diodes of visible light-18, mount holding lens-24, body of nozzle-25.

In FIG. 7 shows: magnetic insert-15, nanosucker-16, nozzle body-25.

In FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of the interaction of all the main parts of the "Device".

The operation of device-1 is as follows: using one of the control buttons-2, device-1 is turned on, battery-3 provides power to the entire device-1 with electricity. The video camera-9, located in the nozzle-12, directed to the test surface-19 through the electric wires-10, which are located in a flexible corrugated probe-8, transmits the received signals from all viewing angles to the computer-5, where then these signals are processed and converted into the image displayed on the display-4, which shows the image obtained from the video camera-9, as well as the smallest tracks that contain the necessary signs that indicate the method of applying markings on the test surface-19.

High image quality is ensured by the video camera-9, lenses with a 60x magnification-14, as well as diodes of UV illumination-17 and visible light-18. For the possibility of convenient and reliable analysis of the investigated surface-19 at high magnification, there is a mount holding the lens-24. The operation of UV lighting diodes-17 and visible light diodes-18 is provided by the control buttons-2 and computer-5, which allows you to switch the lighting into the desired mode, as well as adjust the brightness of the lighting. Illuminators-17, 18 and video camera-9 are placed in the camera body of video camera-20 to hold them, as well as to ensure their protection from external factors, such as weather conditions, dynamic contact and / or others. Accessibility to hard-to-reach places in which there may be markings or when performing any other tasks provided.

The nozzle-12, in addition to securing the camcorder-20 to the body, also secures all the elements located on it, namely the nanosucker-16, the magnetic insert-15, and the mount holding the lens-24. Depending on the relief of the studied surface-19, the immobility of the nozzle-12 and the body-20 attached to it with a video camera-9 is ensured by means of a magnetic insert-15 and nanosucker-16. The nozzle-12 is attached to the body of the video camera-9 using a thread-13. The unity of the nozzle-12 is ensured by means of the nozzle-25 case, the design of which ensures the retention of the magnetic insert-15, nanosucker-16 and by means of the fastening holding the lens-24, lenses with a 60-fold increase, and also provides the attachment of the nozzle-12 to the body video cameras-20.

A video camera-9 is connected to the device-1, which is held by the camera body and the corrugated metal tube-8. Corrugated metal tube-8 is connected to device-1 using thread-13, while connecting the video camera-9 to device-1, smartphone-22 or an alternative device has a USB / MicroUSB-23 signal transmission port.

When working with device-1, it is possible to save images received from video camera-9. Saving is done on the memory card, which is located in the input of the MicroSD-6. If necessary, wireless transmission of images obtained during the study from the video camera-9, the computer supports work with the transceiver device via Bluetooth v.3.0.

In case of failure of device-1, for example, due to the discharge of a standard battery-3, it is possible to connect port-23, video camera-9 with nozzle-12 using USB / MicroUSB to alternative devices that will allow you to continue to conduct research, namely when using a smartphone-22 or any other device running on the Andoid or Ios platform, provided that these devices have an appropriate program that allows the connected part of the “Device” to work.

If necessary, the test surface can be illuminated with visible or ultraviolet light, which is provided using a visible light illuminator-18 and a UV illuminator-17. The light brightness is adjusted using the control buttons-2 and special software installed on the device-1.

Device-1 supports the ability to recharge a regular battery-3, which is provided by a charger connected to device-1 using the USB-7 port.

The unity of the device-1 is provided by the case-26 of the device-1, which holds all the necessary elements for the operation of the device-1, as well as the convenience of the device due to its convenient design.

Automatic verification of the vehicle’s marking number is provided using the received image from the video camera-9, which is analyzed and determined by a computer numerical code, and also thanks to the support of the operation of the computer-5 with the GSM-27 transceiver, the wireless connection of device-1 with the bases is provided VIN data over GSM networks coverage distance.

Clarity and speed of verification, direct observation of the result during the verification process is ensured by the operation of the video camera-9 with a 60x zoom lens, as well as the ability of the computer-5 to process a high-quality image that is displayed on display-4 of device-1 or an alternative device.

The identification of signs that indicate the method of applying markings not only on steel bodies, but also on bodies made of aluminum alloys (Audi range, etc.), is provided by nozzle-12, which is attached to the body of the video camera-20.

Checking in inaccessible places is provided with a corrugated metal tube-8.

The continuous operation of device-1 for twelve hours is ensured by a standard battery-3.

Instant readiness for work after switching on is ensured by high-performance computers.

Mobility, small size, no need for consumables, wide temperature range, reliability and ergonomics are ensured by the fact that the assembly used modern high-quality devices and individual parts.

Wireless communication with the VIN database is provided thanks to a computer supporting operation with the GSM-27 transceiver.

Claims (1)

A device for identifying vehicles, comprising a housing with a computer in it with a display for outputting images from a video camera, to the body of which a nozzle is attached using magnetic inserts and nanosucks, with the possibility of holding a video camera, lens and illuminators, the brightness of which is controlled by a computer while the thread of the nozzle is designed for fastening a corrugated metal tube to the device body, wires for transmitting video signals via USB are located inside the specified tube / MicroUSB port on a computer configured to identify vehicles.

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