A digital kaleidoscope that can combine and change graphic units to generate different patterns

Abstract

The present invention discloses a digital kaleidoscope that can combine and change graphic units and generate different patterns. It mainly includes a kaleidoscope body and a software module. The kaleidoscope body is composed of an upper cover, a lower cover and an arbitrary number of element boxes. When in use, various small elements are placed in the element box. After closing the cover, the upper cover and the lower cover are assembled together and the light switch of the lower cover is turned on. The small elements in the multi-layer element boxes will overlap to produce different effects. The camera can move along the second circular track of the upper cover to shoot the elements in the overlapping element boxes in real time and capture the images of these elements. When the camera records and shoots, it will be sent to the software module through the sending module of the controller. When the camera is connected to the smart device, the user can use the smart device app to see the real-time picture shot by the camera on the device display, and then select the prism type on the app to generate different kaleidoscope patterns for the user to record, screenshot, save, share and re-create.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of toys, in particular to a digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns. Background Art

[0002] A traditional kaleidoscope is an optical toy made using the imaging principle of a plane mirror. It produces images through the reflection of light. A brightly colored object is placed at one end of the cylinder, a prism is placed in the middle of the cylinder, and the other end is sealed with a glass hole. Beautiful symmetrical images can be observed through the hole, and different patterns can be seen by rotating the kaleidoscope.

[0003] However, the patterns seen in traditional kaleidoscopes can only be appreciated briefly; they cannot be preserved, used, or shared with others. Furthermore, traditional kaleidoscopes generally use fixed reflectors, resulting in a monotonous effect, a single material, and a monotonous pattern. They can only be shaken and twitched, making them less fun to play with.

[0004] Therefore, the existing technology needs to be further improved and perfected. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a digital kaleidoscope that can combine and change graphic units to generate different patterns.

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns mainly comprises a kaleidoscope body for superimposing and collecting element images and a software module for splicing element images and generating patterns.

[0008] Specifically, the kaleidoscope body mainly includes an upper cover, a lower cover, and an element box arranged between the upper cover and the lower cover. The lower cover, the element box, and the upper cover are stacked from bottom to top, concentrically arranged, and rotatable relative to each other. The lower cover and the element box, as well as the element box and the upper cover, are detachably connected. There are several element boxes, each of which can be stacked and rotatable relative to each other. The light generated by the lower cover passes through several layers of element boxes and reaches the upper cover. The upper cover collects element images and sends them to a software module. The software module is installed on a mobile terminal to combine and splice element images as needed to generate different types of patterns.

[0009] Specifically, the lower cover primarily comprises a lower cover body, a lampshade, and a battery, lamp, switch, and charging port disposed within the lower cover body. The battery is connected to the lamp via the switch. The charging port is connected to the battery. The lampshade is disposed on top of the lower cover body. The lamp is located below the lampshade.

[0010] Specifically, the upper cover mainly includes an upper cover body, a camera, and a controller. The camera is mounted downward on the upper cover body and is connected to the controller. The controller is connected to the software module via a wired or wireless method.

[0011] Specifically, the element box primarily comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, a partition, a lid, and connectors. The top plate and bottom plate are arranged parallel to each other. The partitions are vertically disposed between the top and bottom plates, dividing the space between the top and bottom plates into a plurality of independent containers. The containers are opened or sealed using a flip-top lid. The lid is mounted on the outside of the top and bottom plates. The upper end of the lid is attached to the top plate via connectors, and the lower end is snap-connected to the bottom plate to seal the container.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the present invention, in order to realize that the lower cover, the element box and the upper cover can rotate with each other and be fixed to each other. The detachable connection between the lower cover and the element box, and between the element box and the upper cover of the present invention are all realized by the same structure, mainly including a first annular track and a clamping block. The first annular track is respectively located at the top edge of the lower cover body and the element box, and its structure is a downwardly concave groove, and a clamping ring protruding outward is provided on the inner edge of the groove. The clamping ring is provided with a notch for the entry and exit of the clamping block. The clamping block protrudes inward and is used to clamp the clamping ring on the first annular track. The clamping blocks are respectively arranged at the bottom edges of the upper cover body and the element box. After the clamping block enters the first annular track at the notch, it realizes the fixation between the upper component and the lower component by rotation. After the clamping block leaves the first annular track through the notch, it realizes the separation between the upper component and the lower component.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the upper cover further comprises a light-transmitting cover which is mounted on the bottom of the upper cover body and is made of transparent glass.

[0014] Furthermore, to enhance the flexibility of the camera in capturing images, the upper cover of the present invention further includes a second annular track disposed on the top of the upper cover body. The camera is mounted on the second annular track and can slide along the second annular track.

[0015] Furthermore, the software module mainly includes a receiving unit, a processing unit, a combination and splicing unit, and a sharing and storage unit. The receiving unit is used to receive image information sent from the controller. The processing unit is used to clean and extract the image information obtained by the receiving unit. The combination and splicing unit is used to obtain the extracted images and copy, combine, and splice them into different types of patterns. The analysis and storage unit is used to record, share, or save the generated different types of pattern images, element images, element videos, or pattern videos.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the container is opened or sealed using a sliding lid, the connector is replaced with a sliding guide rail and a baffle and handle are added. The baffle is fixedly mounted on the outside of the top and bottom plates, sealing half of the container opening. The sliding guide rails are respectively mounted on the outer edges of the top and bottom plates, located above and below the container opening. The lid is mounted on the sliding guide rails, not on the same level as the baffle, and the container is opened or sealed by sliding the lid left and right. The handle is mounted on the lid.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the lampshade is made of frosted glass.

[0018] The working process and principle of the present invention are as follows: This solution consists of a kaleidoscope upper cover, a kaleidoscope lower cover and any number of kaleidoscope element boxes. When in use, the lid of the element box can be opened to place various small elements (particles, debris, sundries, etc.). After closing the lid, the upper and lower covers are assembled and the light switch of the lower cover is turned on. The element box, the upper cover and the lower cover can rotate freely, and the small elements in the multi-layer element boxes will overlap to produce different effects. The camera can also move along the second circular track of the upper cover to shoot the elements in the overlapping element boxes in real time, and the camera can capture these element images. When the camera records and shoots, it will be sent to the software module through the sending module of the controller. When the camera is connected to the smart device, the user can use the smart device app to see the real-time picture taken by the camera on the device display, and then select the prism type on the app to generate different kaleidoscope patterns for the user to record, screenshot, save, share and secondary creation. The present invention also has the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation and easy implementation.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention also has the following advantages:

[0020] (1) The digital kaleidoscope provided by this invention, which can combine and change graphic units to generate different patterns, solves the problem of kaleidoscopes having a single gameplay method and being unable to save and share them with others. Changing the pattern by rotating the kaleidoscope is actually an act of artistic creation. Each pattern is a unique and personalized work of the user. Using new technologies to transform traditional objects can enrich the user experience and preserve the user's creative works.

[0021] (2) The digital kaleidoscope provided by the present invention, which can combine and change graphic units to generate different patterns, is simple but interesting to use. The general public, regardless of age, can participate in it, which lowers the user's creative threshold and helps stimulate the user's interest in artistic creation. At the same time, the generated personalized patterns exclusive to the user are also worth further application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1It is a structural diagram of a digital kaleidoscope provided by the present invention that can combine and change graphic units to generate different patterns.

[0023] Figure 2 The invention provides an exploded view of a digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the lower cover provided by the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a front view of the lower cover provided by the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the lower cover provided by the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the element box provided by the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the element box provided by the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 It is a bottom view of the element box provided by the present invention.

[0030] Figure 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the container provided by the present invention.

[0031] Figure 10 It is a front view of the container provided by the present invention.

[0032] Figure 11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the upper cover provided by the present invention.

[0033] Figure 12 It is a top view of the upper cover provided by the present invention.

[0034] Figure 13 It is a side view of the upper cover provided by the present invention.

[0035] Figure 14 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the upper cover provided by the present invention.

[0036] Figure 15 It is an exploded view of the upper cover provided by the present invention.

[0037] Figure 16 It is a cross-sectional view of the first annular track provided by the present invention when connected to the clamping block.

[0038] Figure 17 This is a flow chart of the use of the digital kaleidoscope provided by the present invention, which can combine and change graphic units to generate different patterns.

[0039] Description of the reference numerals in the above drawings:

[0040] 1-Lower cover, 2-Charging port, 3-Switch, 4-Light, 5-Notch, 6-Card block, 7-Lid, 8-Connector, 9-Top plate, 10-Upper cover, 11-Camera, 12-Second ring track, 13-Light-transmitting cover, 14-Battery, 15-Lamp cover, 16-First ring track, 17-Groove, 18-Snap ring, 19-Element box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear and explicit, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0042] Example 1:

[0043] like Figures 1 to 17 As shown, this embodiment discloses a digital kaleidoscope that can combine and change graphic units to generate different patterns, which mainly includes a kaleidoscope body for superimposing and collecting element images and a software module for splicing element images and generating patterns.

[0044] Specifically, the kaleidoscope body mainly includes an upper cover 10, a lower cover 1, and an element box 19 arranged between the upper cover 10 and the lower cover 1. The lower cover 1, the element box 19, and the upper cover 10 are stacked from bottom to top, concentrically arranged and rotatable with respect to each other. The lower cover 1 and the element box 19, and the element box 19 and the upper cover 10 are detachably connected. There are several element boxes 19, and each element box 19 can be stacked and rotatable with respect to each other. The light generated by the lower cover 1 passes through several layers of element boxes 19 and reaches the upper cover 10. The upper cover 10 collects element images and sends them to a software module. The software module is installed on a mobile terminal, and combines and splices element images as needed to generate different types of patterns.

[0045] Specifically, the lower cover 1 primarily comprises a lower cover body, a lampshade 15, and a battery 14, a lamp 4, a switch 3, and a charging port 2 disposed within the lower cover body. The battery 14 is connected to the lamp 4 via the switch 3. The charging port 2 is connected to the battery 14. The lampshade 15 is disposed at the top of the lower cover body. The lamp 4 is located below the lampshade 15.

[0046] Specifically, the upper cover 10 mainly includes an upper cover body, a camera 11, and a controller. The camera 11 is mounted downward on the upper cover body and is connected to the controller. The controller is connected to the software module via a wired or wireless method.

[0047] Specifically, the element box 19 mainly includes a top plate 9, a bottom plate, a partition, a lid 7, and a connector 8. The top plate 9 and the bottom plate are arranged parallel to each other. The partition is vertically arranged between the top plate 9 and the bottom plate, dividing the space between the top plate 9 and the bottom plate into a plurality of independent containers. The containers are opened or sealed using a flip-top method. The lid 7 is installed on the outside of the top plate 9 and the bottom plate. The upper end of the lid 7 is mounted on the top plate 9 via the connector 8, and the lower end is snap-connected to the bottom plate to seal the container.

[0048] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in order to achieve both relative rotation and interlocking between the lower cover 1, element box 19, and upper cover 10, the detachable connections between the lower cover 1 and element box 19, and between the element box 19 and upper cover 10, are achieved using the same structure, primarily comprising a first annular track 16 and a clamping block 6. The first annular track 16 is located at the top edge of the lower cover body and the element box 19, respectively. It comprises a downwardly concave groove 17, with an outwardly protruding clamping ring 18 provided on the inner edge of the groove 17. The clamping ring 18 is provided with a notch 5 for the entry and exit of the clamping block 6. The clamping block 6 protrudes inward and is used to clamp the clamping ring 18 on the first annular track 16. The clamping block 6 is located at the bottom edge of the upper cover body and the element box 19, respectively. After the clamping block 6 enters the first annular track 16 through the notch 5, it rotates to secure the upper and lower components. After the clamping block 6 exits the first annular track 16 through the notch 5, the upper and lower components are separated.

[0049] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the upper cover 10 further includes a light-transmitting cover 13. The light-transmitting cover 13 is mounted on the bottom of the upper cover body and is made of transparent glass.

[0050] Furthermore, to improve the flexibility of the camera 11 in capturing images, the upper cover 10 of the present invention further includes a second annular track 12. The second annular track 12 is disposed on the top of the upper cover body. The camera 11 is mounted on the second annular track 12 and can slide along the second annular track 12.

[0051] Furthermore, the software module mainly includes a receiving unit, a processing unit, a combination and splicing unit, and a sharing and storage unit. The receiving unit is used to receive image information sent from the controller. The processing unit is used to clean and extract the image information obtained by the receiving unit. The combination and splicing unit is used to obtain the extracted images and copy, combine, and splice them into different types of patterns. The analysis and storage unit is used to record, share, or save the generated different types of pattern images, element images, element videos, or pattern videos.

[0052] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the container is opened or sealed using a sliding lid, the connector 8 is replaced with a sliding guide rail and a baffle and handle are added. The baffle is fixedly mounted on the outside of the top plate 9 and the bottom plate, sealing half of the container opening. The sliding guide rails are respectively mounted on the outer edges of the top plate 9 and the bottom plate, located above and below the container opening. The lid 7 is mounted on the sliding guide rails, not on the same level as the baffle, and the container is opened or sealed by sliding the lid 7 left and right. The handle is mounted on the lid 7.

[0053] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the lampshade 15 is made of frosted glass.

[0054] The working process and principle of the present invention are as follows: This solution consists of a kaleidoscope upper cover 10, a kaleidoscope lower cover 1, and any number of kaleidoscope element boxes 19. During use, the lid 7 of the element box 19 can be opened to place various small elements (particles, debris, sundries, etc.). After closing the lid 7, the upper cover 10 and lower cover 1 are assembled, and the switch 3 of the light 4 of the lower cover 1 is turned on. The element boxes 19, upper cover 10, and lower cover 1 can rotate freely, and the small elements in the multiple layers of element boxes 19 overlap to create different effects. The camera 11 can also move along the second circular track 12 of the upper cover 10 to capture the elements in the overlapping element boxes 19 in real time, and the camera 11 can capture these element images. When the camera 11 records, the data is sent to the software module via the controller's transmission module. When the camera 11 is connected to a smart device, the user can use the smart device app to view the real-time image captured by the camera 11 on the device display. The user can then select the prism type in the app to generate different kaleidoscope patterns for recording, screenshot, saving, sharing, and re-creation. The present invention also has the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation and easy implementation.

[0055] The above embodiments are preferred implementation modes of the present invention, but the implementation modes of the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments. Any other changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, and simplifications that do not deviate from the spirit and principles of the present invention should be considered as equivalent replacement methods and are included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns, characterized in that: It includes a kaleidoscope body for superimposing and collecting element images and a software module for splicing element images and generating patterns; The kaleidoscope body includes an upper cover, a lower cover, and an element box arranged between the upper cover and the lower cover; The lower cover, element box, and upper cover are stacked from bottom to top, concentrically arranged, and rotatable relative to each other; the lower cover and element box, and the element box and upper cover are detachably connected; a plurality of element boxes are provided, each of which is stackable and rotatable relative to each other; light generated by the lower cover passes through several layers of element boxes before reaching the upper cover; the upper cover captures element images and sends them to a software module; the software module is installed on a mobile terminal, and a prism type is selected on the software module according to needs to generate different kaleidoscope patterns; The upper cover includes an upper cover body, a camera, and a controller; the camera is mounted downward on the upper cover body and connected to the controller; the controller is connected to the software module via a wired or wireless method; The upper cover also includes a second annular track; the second annular track is arranged on the top of the upper cover body; the camera is installed on the second annular track and can slide along the second annular track.

2. The digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower cover includes a lower cover body, a lampshade, and a battery, a lamp, a switch and a charging port arranged in the lower cover body; the battery is connected to the lamp through the switch; the charging port is connected to the battery; the lampshade is arranged on the top of the lower cover body; and the lamp is located below the lampshade.

3. The digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns according to claim 1, characterized in that: The element box includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a partition, a cover, and a connector; the top plate and the bottom plate are arranged parallel to each other; the partition is vertically arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate, dividing the space between the top plate and the bottom plate into a plurality of independent containers; The container is opened or sealed in a flip-top manner; the lid is mounted on the outside of the top plate and the bottom plate, the upper end of the lid is mounted on the top plate via a connector, and the lower end is snap-connected to the bottom plate to seal the container.

4. The digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detachable connections between the lower cover and the element box, and between the element box and the upper cover are all achieved by adopting the same structure, including a first annular track and a clamping block; the first annular track is respectively located at the top edge of the lower cover body and the element box, and its structure is a downwardly concave groove, and a clamping ring protruding outward is provided on the inner edge of the groove; the clamping ring is provided with a notch for the entry and exit of the clamping block; the clamping block protrudes inward and is used to clamp the clamping ring on the first annular track; the clamping blocks are respectively arranged at the bottom edges of the upper cover body and the element box, and after the clamping block enters the first annular track at the notch, it realizes the fixation between the upper component and the lower component by rotation, and realizes the separation between the upper component and the lower component after the clamping block leaves the first annular track through the notch.

5. The digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover also includes a light-transmitting cover; the light-transmitting cover is installed at the bottom of the upper cover body and is made of transparent glass.

6. The digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns according to claim 1, characterized in that: The software module includes a receiving unit, a processing unit, a combination and splicing unit, and a sharing and saving unit; the receiving unit is used to receive image information sent from the controller; the processing unit is used to clean and extract the image information obtained by the receiving unit; the combination and splicing unit is used to obtain the extracted image, copy, combine, and splice it into different types of patterns; the sharing and saving unit is used to record, share or save different types of pattern images, element images, element videos or pattern videos that have been generated.

7. The digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns according to claim 3, characterized in that: The container is opened or sealed by a sliding cover; the connecting part is replaced by a sliding guide rail and a baffle and a handle are added; the baffle is fixedly arranged on the outside of the top plate and the bottom plate to seal half of the container opening; the sliding guide rails are respectively arranged on the outer edges of the top plate and the bottom, located on the upper and lower sides of the container opening; the lid is installed on the sliding guide rail, and is not on the same layer as the baffle, and the container is opened or sealed by sliding the lid left and right; the handle is installed on the lid.

8. The digital kaleidoscope capable of combining and changing graphic units to generate different patterns according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lampshade is made of frosted glass.

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