TWI530178B - Ip camera and network connection setup method thereof - Google Patents

Description

Network camera and its network connection setting method

The invention relates to a network camera and a network connection setting method thereof, and particularly relates to a network camera and a network connection thereof which utilize a friendly interactive interface to enable a user to easily complete network connection setting. Line setting method.

Traditional network cameras can only use the personal computer to input the parameters of the network connection to complete the network initialization settings of the network camera. Especially when the network camera provides wireless network connection, the network connection parameters to be set are more complicated, such as the base station search of the wireless network, the base station password setting, and the Internet Protocol (IP) address. Set, base station network packet forwarding settings. After the above various wireless network initialization settings are completed, the network camera can be connected to the network, but under such circumstances, it is inconvenient for users who are not familiar with the operation of the computer.

In addition, traditional network cameras still require a wired network interface to allow personal computers to connect to the parameters of the wireless network connection, so traditional network cameras cannot reduce the size and cost.

The invention provides a network camera and a network connection setting method thereof, and uses a friendly user interface to easily complete the network connection setting of the network camera by means of interactive teaching.

The invention provides a network camera, which comprises a camera module, a wireless network communication module, a display unit, an input interface and a control list yuan. The wireless network communication module supports a wireless communication protocol, and the display unit displays the guidance information, which guides how to perform wireless network initialization settings for the network camera. The input interface provides a user to input an operation message according to the guidance information, and the control unit is coupled to the camera module, the wireless network communication module, the display unit, and the input interface, and displays the guidance information for the control display unit, and according to the received operation message Controlling the network camera to complete the wireless network initialization setting, and then controlling the wireless network communication module to connect to the wireless access point through the first wireless network communication interface supporting the wireless communication protocol according to the wireless network initialization setting The wireless network communication interface, wherein the second wireless network communication interface also supports the above wireless communication protocol.

In an embodiment of the invention, the wireless communication protocol conforms to the wireless fidelity (WiFi) standard, and the wireless network communication module is a chipset supporting the wireless fidelity standard, the first wireless network communication interface and the first The second wireless network communication interface is an antenna group that supports the wireless fidelity standard.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the wireless network initialization setting includes: searching for a wireless access point within a sensing range that meets the wireless communication protocol, setting a password corresponding to the wireless access point, and setting a corresponding audio and video transmitting device. The internal network address of the wireless access point is set to correspond to the external network forwarding of the wireless access point.

In an embodiment of the invention, the input interface comprises a physical button or a touch interface corresponding to the display unit.

The invention provides a network connection setting method, which is suitable for network connection setting between a network camera and a wireless access point, wherein the wireless access point supports a wireless communication protocol, and the network camera supports the wireless communication Association The wireless network communication module, the method comprises the steps of: displaying a display unit of the guiding information network camera, the guiding information is guiding how to perform wireless network initial setting on the network camera; operating the input interface provided by the network camera According to the information input operation information, the wireless network initialization setting is completed; according to the wireless network initialization setting, the wireless network communication module is connected to the wireless access point through a wireless network communication interface supporting the wireless communication protocol.

The invention provides a network camera, which comprises a camera module, a wired network communication module, a display unit, an input interface and a control unit. The wired network communication module supports a wired communication protocol, and the display unit displays the guiding information. The guiding information is used to guide the cable network to initialize the network camera. The input interface provides the user to input the operation information according to the guiding information, and the control unit is coupled. Connected to the camera module, the wired network communication module, the display unit and the input interface, which displays the guiding information for the control display unit, and controls the network camera to complete the wired network initialization setting according to the received operation message; The network initialization setting controls the wired network communication module to connect to the wired routing point through the wired network communication interface, wherein the wired network communication interface and the wired router support the above wired communication protocol.

In an embodiment of the invention, the wired communication protocol conforms to the Ethernet standard, the wired network communication module supports the Ethernet standard chipset, and the wired network communication interface supports the B. Network standard cable.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the wired network initialization setting includes: setting a password corresponding to the wired router, setting an internal network address corresponding to the wired router of the video transmitting device, and setting the audio and video transmitting device to correspond to the wired router. External network forwarding.

In an embodiment of the invention, the input interface comprises a physical button or a touch interface corresponding to the display unit.

The invention provides a network connection setting method, which is suitable for network connection setting between a network camera and a wired router, wherein the wired router supports a wired communication protocol, and the network camera has a support for the wired communication protocol. Wired network communication module. The method comprises the steps of: displaying a guiding information on a display unit of the network camera, the guiding information is guiding how to make a wired network initial setting for the video transmitting device; operating an input interface provided by the network camera to input an operation message according to the guiding information. The wired network initialization setting is completed; according to the wired network initialization setting, the wired network communication module is connected to the wired router through a wired network communication interface supporting the wired communication protocol.

Based on the above, the present invention provides a network camera and a network connection setting method thereof, which are completed in an initial setting of the Internet Protocol layer in a friendly, interactive and teaching manner. The display unit on the network camera displays the guiding message, and the user can input the relevant operation message from the input interface according to the guiding message, and complete the entire wired or wireless network initial setting process, and the above process does not need to use the personal computer at all. This also makes it easier for users who are not familiar with computer operation to operate the network connection setting method of the network camera.

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

1 is a functional block diagram of a network camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The network camera 100 of FIG. 1 includes a camera module 105, a display unit 110, an input interface 120, a control unit 130, and a wireless device. Network communication module 140. The wireless network communication module 140 supports a wireless communication protocol that conforms to the wireless fidelity (WiFi) standard, and the wireless network communication module 140 is a chipset that supports the WiFi standard. The display unit 120 can be a screen of the network camera 100, and can display the streaming image captured by the camera module 105. The input interface 120 can be a physical button or a touch interface corresponding to the display unit 110, so that the user can , the webcam 100 is operated. The control unit 130 is coupled to the camera module 105, the display unit 110, the input interface 120, and the wireless network communication module 140, which may be functional modules implemented by hardware and/or software. The hardware may include central processing. A hardware device having a computing function, such as a device, a chipset, or a microprocessor, or a combination of the above-described hardware devices, and the software may be an operating system, a driver, or the like. In this embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 110 is used to display the guidance message, and the user is controlled by the guidance message to enable the user to control the input interface 120 according to the guidance message, thereby setting the network camera 100 to support the wireless communication. The network connection between the agreed wireless access points 150, the method of operation will be detailed below in conjunction with the process steps of FIG.

2 is a flow chart of a method for setting a network connection according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 at the same time. First, the control unit 130 in the network camera 100 controls the display unit 110 to display guidance information that guides how to perform wireless network initialization setting for the network camera 100 (step S210). Next, the network camera 100 provides an input interface 120 to the user, so that the user inputs an operation message according to the above-mentioned guidance information (step S220). The control unit 130 then controls the network camera 100 to complete the wireless network initialization setting according to the received operation message (step S230). Then, according to the completed wireless network initialization setting, the wireless network communication module 140 is connected to the wireless access point 150 through the first wireless network communication interface (the antenna 151 in this embodiment) supporting the wireless communication protocol. The second wireless network communication interface (in the present embodiment, the antenna 152) (step S240). The antenna 151 and the antenna 152 described above also support a wireless communication protocol. For example, the antenna 151 and the antenna 152 may be antenna groups supporting the WiFi standard.

The presentation information may be displayed in a menu or an input form displayed on the display unit 110. The menu or the input form provides the user with a simple location selection and input operation information by using the input interface 120. In addition, the wireless network initialization setting includes: searching for the wireless access point 150 within the sensing range conforming to the wireless communication protocol, setting a password corresponding to the wireless access point 150, and setting the network camera 100 to correspond to the wireless access point. The internal network address of 150, setting the network camera 100 corresponds to the external network forwarding of the wireless access point 150.

For example, the display unit 110 initially displays a menu to provide a user to select a network mode, and the network mode can be divided into a wireless access point mode and a personal network mode. When the user does not have any wireless access point, The user can use the input interface 120 to select the personal network mode, and the network camera 100 is converted into a wireless base station. At this time, the display unit 110 then displays the service set identifier (SSID) corresponding to the network camera 100. And the password, after the user inputs the correct SSID and the password is successfully connected, the display unit 110 displays the internal network address corresponding to the network camera 100. The user can then input the internal network address in other electronic devices to allow the electronic device to receive the streaming image captured by the network camera 100.

If the user selects the wireless access point mode, the control unit 130 will control the network camera 100 to search for available wireless access points within the sensing range of the wireless communication protocol, and the available wireless access points in the range will be SSID. The name is displayed on the display unit 110, and then the user selects a wireless access point (for example, the wireless access point 150) by using the input interface 120, and the corresponding password is successfully connected, and the display unit 110 displays the corresponding wireless access. Point 150's internal network address and external network forwarding. At this time, if the user is within the sensing range of the wireless access point 150, the user can input the internal network address in an electronic device, and after successfully connecting with the wireless access point 150, the electronic device can be utilized. The device instantly monitors the streaming image captured by the network camera 100. In addition, when the user is in another area, not within the sensing range of the wireless access point 150, the user can input in the electronic device. The external network is forwarded to monitor the streaming image captured by the network camera 100 through the external network.

3 is a functional block diagram of a network camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention. This second embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, and the following description focuses on the differences, and the same points will not be described again. The main change of the second embodiment is that the network camera 100 adds a wired network communication module 145, and the wired network communication module 145 is connected to the wired router 310 through a wired network communication interface 350, wherein the wired network communication interface The 350 and wired routers 310 support a wired network protocol that is compliant with the Ethernet standard. For example, the wired network communication module 126 is a chipset supporting the Ethernet standard, and the wired network communication interface 350 is a network cable supporting the Ethernet standard.

It should be noted that the wired network communication module 145 of the second embodiment can replace the wireless network communication module 140 of FIG. 1 to enable the network camera 100 to connect to the Internet via a wired connection. The wireless network communication module 140 exists in parallel, that is, according to the actual network environment, the user can freely choose to connect to the Internet via wired or wireless.

4 is a flow chart showing a method for setting a network connection according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 at the same time. First, the control unit 130 in the network camera 100 controls the display unit 110 to display guidance information that guides how to make a wired network initialization setting for the network camera 100 (step S410). Next, the network camera 100 provides an input interface 120 to the user, so that the user inputs an operation message according to the guidance information (step S420). Thereafter, the control unit 130 of the network camera 100 is based on The received operation message controls the network camera 100 to complete the wired network initialization setting (step S430). Then, according to the completed wired network initialization setting, the wired network communication module 145 is connected to the wired router 310 through the wired network communication interface 350 supporting the wired communication protocol (step S440).

Compared to the wireless network initialization settings, the wired network initialization settings are simpler. In this embodiment, the wired network initialization setting includes: setting a password corresponding to the wired router 310, setting an internal network address of the network camera 100 corresponding to the wired router 310, and setting the network camera 100 to correspond to the wired router 310. External network forwarding. After the setting is completed, when the user connects an electronic device to the wired router 310 in a wired manner, the user can input the internal network address in the electronic device, and after the connection is successful, the network camera 100 can be monitored. The streamed image taken. In addition, when the user is in another area, an external network address can be input in the electronic device to monitor the streaming image captured by the network camera 100 through the external network.

In summary, the present invention provides a network camera and a method for setting the network connection thereof, which are completed in an initial setting of the Internet Protocol layer in a friendly, interactive, and teaching manner. The display unit on the network camera displays the guiding message, and the user can input the relevant operation message from the input interface according to the guiding message, and complete the entire wired or wireless network initial setting process, and the above process does not need to use the personal computer at all. This also makes it easier for users who are not familiar with computer operation to operate the network connection setting method of the network camera. In addition, through the above interactive method to complete the beginning of the network After the initial setting, the display unit on the network camera can also display the Internet camera's Internet access address (internal network address or external network address), and the user can input in other electronic devices. After the Internet login address, the remote camera is connected to the network camera to view the images and sounds captured by the network camera.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧Webcam

105‧‧‧ camera module

110‧‧‧Display unit

120‧‧‧Input interface

130‧‧‧Control unit

140‧‧‧Wireless network communication module

145‧‧‧Wired network communication module

150‧‧‧Wire access point

151, 152‧‧‧ antenna

310‧‧‧Wired Router

350‧‧‧Wired network communication interface

S210~S240, S410~S440‧‧‧Network connection setting method flow steps

1 is a functional block diagram of a network camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart of a method for setting a network connection according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a functional block diagram of a network camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flow chart of a method for setting a network connection according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

100‧‧‧Webcam

105‧‧‧ camera module

110‧‧‧Display unit

120‧‧‧Input interface

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150‧‧‧Wire access point

151, 152‧‧‧ antenna

Claims (12)

A network camera includes: a camera module; a wireless network communication module that supports a wireless communication protocol; and a display unit that displays a guide information for how to make a wireless network to the network camera Initializing the setting; an input interface, the user is provided to input an operation message according to the guiding information; and a control unit coupled to the camera module, the wireless network communication module, the display unit and the input interface, and controlling the The display unit displays the guiding information, and according to the received operation message, controls the network camera to complete the wireless network initial setting, and then controls the wireless network communication module to support the wireless according to the wireless network initial setting. A first wireless network communication interface of the communication protocol is coupled to a second wireless network communication interface of a wireless access point, wherein the second wireless network communication interface also supports the wireless communication protocol, wherein the wireless network Initializing the setting includes searching for the wireless access point within a sensing range that conforms to the wireless communication protocol, and setting corresponds to the Redirect external network address Password intranet line access point, sets the video transmitter apparatus corresponding to the wireless access point, sets the video transmitter apparatus corresponding to the wireless access point. The network camera of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication protocol conforms to a wireless fidelity (WiFi) standard, and the wireless network communication module is a chipset supporting the wireless fidelity standard. First wireless The network communication interface and the second wireless network communication interface are antenna groups that support the wireless fidelity standard. The network camera of claim 1, wherein the input interface comprises a physical button or a touch interface corresponding to the display unit. A network connection setting method is applicable to a network connection setting between a network camera and a wireless access point, wherein the wireless access point supports a wireless communication protocol, and the network camera has the wireless support A wireless network communication module of the communication protocol, comprising: a display unit for displaying a guiding information of the network camera, the guiding information is guiding how to perform a wireless network initial setting on the network camera; operating the network camera Providing an input interface for inputting an operation message according to the guidance information to complete the wireless network initialization setting; and according to the wireless network initialization setting, the wireless network communication module transmits a wireless network supporting the wireless communication protocol The communication interface is connected to the wireless access point, wherein the wireless network initialization setting includes searching for the wireless access point within a sensing range that conforms to the wireless communication protocol, setting a password corresponding to the wireless access point, and setting the wireless access point. The video transmitting device corresponds to an internal network address of the wireless access point, and the video transmitting device is configured to correspond to the wireless storage Redirect external network point. The method for setting a network connection according to claim 4, wherein the wireless communication protocol conforms to a wireless fidelity (WiFi) standard, and the wireless network communication module supports the wireless fidelity standard. Wafer The wireless network communication interface is an antenna group that supports the wireless fidelity standard. The method for setting a network connection according to claim 4, wherein the input interface comprises a physical button or a touch interface corresponding to the display unit. A network camera includes: a camera module; a wired network communication module supporting a wired communication protocol; and a display unit displaying a guide information for how to make a wired network to the network camera Initializing the setting; an input interface for the user to input an operation message according to the guidance information; and a control unit coupled to the camera module, the wired network communication module, the display unit and the input interface, and controlling the The display unit displays the guiding information, and according to the received operation message, controls the network camera to complete the wired network initial setting, and then controls the wired network communication module to pass through a wired network according to the wired network initial setting. The communication interface is connected to a wired router, wherein the wired network communication interface and the wired router support the wired communication protocol, wherein the wired network initialization setting comprises setting a password corresponding to the wired router, and setting the corresponding corresponding to the audio transmitting device. Setting the video transmission device pair on the internal network address of the wired router The external network wired router forwarding address. The network camera of claim 7, wherein the wired communication protocol conforms to an Ethernet standard, and the wired network communication module is a chipset supporting the Ethernet standard. The wired network communication interface is a network cable that supports the Ethernet standard. The network camera of claim 7, wherein the input interface comprises a physical button or a touch interface corresponding to the display unit. A network connection setting method is applicable to a network connection setting between a network camera and a wired router, wherein the wired router supports a wired communication protocol, and the network camera has a support for the wired communication protocol. The wired network communication module includes: displaying a guiding information on a display unit of the network camera, the guiding information is guiding how to perform a wired network initial setting on the video transmitting device; operating the network camera to provide one Inputting an interface to input an operation message according to the guidance information to complete the wired network initialization setting; and according to the wired network initialization setting, the wired network communication module transmits a wired network communication interface supporting the wired communication protocol Connecting to the wired router, wherein the wired network initialization setting comprises setting a password corresponding to the wired router, setting an internal network address corresponding to the wired router, and setting the video transmitting device to correspond to the wired router External network forwarding. The method for setting a network connection according to claim 10, wherein the wired communication protocol conforms to an Ethernet standard. The wired network communication module is a chipset supporting the Ethernet standard, and the wired network communication interface is a network cable supporting the Ethernet standard. The method for setting a network connection according to claim 10, wherein the input interface comprises a physical button or a touch interface corresponding to the display unit.