A camera for a pan / tilt platform and its using method

Abstract

The present invention discloses a camera for a pan-tilt head and a method for using the same, wherein the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove of the camera for the pan-tilt head are arranged to be distributed front to back or left to right. For convenience in specific implementation, when the camera body is switched between being installed on the pan-tilt head in a forward shooting direction and being installed on the pan-tilt head in a reverse shooting direction, the camera body is horizontally rotated 180 degrees and then installed on the pan-tilt head so that the orientations of the two positioning grooves are swapped, thereby changing the position of the proximity switch, thereby generating differentiation, so that it is convenient to subsequently judge whether the camera body is installed in a forward shooting direction or a reverse shooting direction by whether the proximity switch is triggered; and the method for use includes setting a corresponding relationship between the installation state of the camera body and whether the proximity switch is triggered, so that the subsequent camera control module can detect and judge whether the camera body is installed in a forward shooting direction or a reverse shooting direction by whether the proximity switch is triggered. The arrangement is simple, convenient and practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a camera for a pan / tilt platform and a method for using the camera. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are some pan-tilt devices for placing mobile phones / cameras / fill lights. The pan-tilt body is equipped with a camera. The pan-tilt body tracks the target object through the camera. When the target object is detected to move left, right, up or down in the forward shooting direction, in order to track the target object, the pan-tilt body needs to drive the mobile phone / camera / fill light and the camera on it to turn left, right, up or down accordingly. When the target object is detected to move left, right, up or down in the reverse shooting direction, in order to track the target object, the pan-tilt body needs to The mobile phone / camera / fill light and camera mounted thereon are driven to rotate right, left, upward and downward accordingly. During the above process, the camera itself and / or the gimbal body cannot determine whether the camera is installed in a forward-facing or reverse-facing state relative to the gimbal body through the image. The existing technology requires manual setting of whether the current camera is installed in a forward-facing or reverse-facing state relative to the gimbal body. If the setting is incorrect or forgotten, the gimbal body may drive the mobile phone / camera / fill light and camera mounted thereon to rotate in the wrong direction.

[0003] The prior art does not disclose a technical solution in which the camera can automatically identify whether it is installed in a forward-facing or reverse-facing orientation relative to the gimbal body after being installed on the corresponding gimbal body. It is necessary to solve this problem. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention overcomes the deficiencies of the above-mentioned technologies and provides a camera for a pan / tilt platform and a method for using the same.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A camera for a pan / tilt head includes a camera body 1, wherein the lower end of the camera body 1 is provided with a first positioning groove 11 and a second positioning groove 12 distributed front to back, or the lower end of the camera body 1 is provided with a first positioning groove 11 and a second positioning groove 12 distributed left to right, and one of the first positioning groove 11 and the second positioning groove 12 is provided with a proximity switch 13, and the camera body 1 is provided with a camera control module 14 and a camera device 15 for shooting toward the front end of the camera body 1, and the camera device 15 and the proximity switch 13 are respectively electrically connected to the camera control module 14.

[0007] Preferably, a first magnetic member 16 is further provided at the lower end of the camera body 1 .

[0008] Preferably, the first magnetic member 16 is disposed between the first positioning groove 11 and the second positioning groove 12 .

[0009] Preferably, the first positioning groove 11 and the second positioning groove 12 are equidistantly distributed with respect to the first magnetic attraction member 16 .

[0010] Preferably, the first positioning groove 11 and the second positioning groove 12 are both non-circular grooves, and when the two positioning grooves are distributed front to back, the distance between the front and rear ends of each positioning groove is relatively short, and the distance between the left and right ends is relatively long; when the two positioning grooves are distributed left to right, the distance between the left and right ends of each positioning groove is relatively short, and the distance between the front and rear ends is relatively long.

[0011] Preferably, the camera control module 14 is further electrically connected to the first wireless communication module 17 , or the camera control module 14 is further electrically connected to the first wireless communication module 17 and the first manual control input module 18 .

[0012] This case also protects a method for using a pan-tilt camera, including the following process:

[0013] The camera control module 14 takes pictures through the camera device 15 and detects whether the camera body 1 is installed in the forward-facing state or the reverse-facing state by detecting whether the proximity switch 13 is triggered; the camera control module 14 is set to judge that the camera body 1 is installed in the forward-facing state when the proximity switch 13 is triggered, and judge that the camera body 1 is installed in the reverse-facing state when the proximity switch 13 is not triggered; or the camera control module 14 is set to judge that the camera body 1 is installed in the reverse-facing state when the proximity switch 13 is triggered, and judge that the camera body 1 is installed in the forward-facing state when the proximity switch 13 is not triggered.

[0014] Preferably, the method also includes the following process: the camera control module 14 detects user gestures through the camera device 15, and when a first gesture is detected, the camera control module 14 sends a preset first signal to the outside through the first wireless communication module 17; when a second gesture is detected, the camera control module 14 sends a preset second signal to the outside through the first wireless communication module 17.

[0015] Preferably, the method further includes a pan / tilt response process: when the pan / tilt receives a first signal, it enters into a follow-up mode action control; when the pan / tilt receives a second signal, it exits from the follow-up mode action control.

[0016] Preferably, the method further includes the following process: the camera control module 14 sends the camera information of the camera device 15 and / or the information of whether the camera body 1 is installed in the forward shooting direction or the reverse shooting direction through the first wireless communication module 17.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. The structure of the camera for the pan-tilt head in this case is simple and easy to implement. The first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are arranged to be distributed front to back or left to right. When the camera body is installed on the pan-tilt head in a forward-facing direction and switched to being installed on the pan-tilt head in a reverse-facing direction, the camera body can be horizontally rotated 180 degrees and then installed on the pan-tilt head so that the orientations of the two positioning grooves can be swapped, thereby changing the position of the proximity switch, thereby generating differentiation, so that it is convenient to judge whether the camera body is installed in a forward-facing direction or a reverse-facing direction by whether the proximity switch is triggered, which is practical.

[0019] 2. The first magnetic component is arranged between the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove. In this way, after the camera body is rotated horizontally 180 degrees, the first magnetic component is still arranged between the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove, which is convenient for setting the magnetic component at the corresponding position on the gimbal for magnetic attraction during specific implementation.

[0020] 3. In specific implementation, the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are both non-circular grooves, and when the two positioning grooves are distributed front to back, the distance between the front and rear ends of each positioning groove is relatively short, and the distance between the left and right ends is relatively long, which is conducive to reducing the front and rear space required for the front and rear distribution. When the two positioning grooves are distributed left to right, the distance between the left and right ends of each positioning groove is relatively short, and the distance between the front and rear ends is relatively long, which is conducive to reducing the left and right space required for the left and right distribution and has good practicality.

[0021] 4. The method of using the gimbal camera in this case includes setting the corresponding relationship between the installation status of the camera body and whether the proximity switch is triggered, so that the subsequent camera control module can detect and determine whether the camera body is installed in the forward shooting direction or the reverse shooting direction by whether the proximity switch is triggered. Its setting is simple, convenient and practical, which is conducive to the subsequent movement control of the gimbal in the correct direction when following the target object. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is one of the mechanical structure diagrams of the camera body in this case.

[0023] Figure 2 This is the second diagram of the mechanical structure of the camera body in this case.

[0024] Figure 3 This is the third diagram of the mechanical structure of the camera body in this case.

[0025] Figure 4 This is one of the illustrations showing the camera body being installed on a pan-tilt head.

[0026] Figure 5 This is the second diagram showing the camera body being installed on the pan-tilt head.

[0027] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the circuit structure of the camera body in this case.

[0028] Figure 7 For Figure 2 The diagram shows a pan-tilt head with the camera body mounted thereon.

[0029] Figure 8 For Figure 3 The diagram shows a pan-tilt head with the camera body mounted thereon. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following examples further illustrate the features of the present invention and other related features to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art:

[0031] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a camera for a pan / tilt head includes a camera body 1, and the lower end of the camera body 1 is provided with a first positioning groove 11 and a second positioning groove 12 distributed front to back, or the lower end of the camera body 1 is provided with a first positioning groove 11 and a second positioning groove 12 distributed left to right, and one of the first positioning groove 11 and the second positioning groove 12 is provided with a proximity switch 13, and the camera body 1 is provided with a camera control module 14 and a camera device 15 for taking pictures toward the front end of the camera body 1, and the camera device 15 and the proximity switch 13 are electrically connected to the camera control module 14 respectively.

[0032] like Figure 7 or Figure 8 As shown, in a specific implementation, a positioning protrusion 20 can be provided on the gimbal for positioning and engaging the first positioning groove 11 when the camera body 1 is installed in a forward-facing direction, and for positioning and engaging the second positioning groove 12 when the camera body 1 is installed in a reverse-facing direction.

[0033] As described above, the camera structure of the gimbal in this case is simple and easy to implement. The first positioning groove 11 and the second positioning groove 12 are arranged to be distributed front to back or left to right. When the camera body 1 is installed on the gimbal in a forward-facing direction and switched to being installed on the gimbal in a reverse-facing direction, the camera body 1 can be horizontally rotated 180 degrees and then installed on the gimbal so that the orientations of the two positioning grooves are swapped, thereby changing the position of the proximity switch 13, thereby creating a differentiation, so that it is convenient to judge whether the camera body 1 is installed in a forward-facing direction or a reverse-facing direction by whether the proximity switch 13 is triggered, which has good practicality.

[0034] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 As shown, the lower end of the camera body 1 is further provided with a first magnetic component 16, which is convenient for magnetic connection with the magnetic component provided on the pan-tilt head during specific implementation.

[0035] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 As shown, the first magnetic component 16 is arranged between the first positioning groove 11 and the second positioning groove 12. In this way, after the camera body 1 is horizontally rotated 180 degrees, the first magnetic component 16 is still arranged between the first positioning groove 11 and the second positioning groove 12, which is convenient for setting the magnetic component at the corresponding position of the gimbal for magnetic attraction during specific implementation.

[0036] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 As shown, in a specific implementation, the first positioning groove 11 and the second positioning groove 12 are equidistantly distributed about the first magnetic component 16. In this way, after the camera body 1 is horizontally rotated 180 degrees, the position of the first magnetic component 16 remains unchanged, which is convenient for setting the magnetic component at the corresponding position on the gimbal for magnetic attraction during specific implementation.

[0037] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 As shown, in a specific implementation, the first positioning groove 11 and the second positioning groove 12 are both non-circular grooves, and when the two positioning grooves are distributed front to back, the distance between the front and rear ends of each positioning groove is relatively short, and the distance between the left and right ends is relatively long, which is beneficial to reducing the front-to-back space required for the front-to-back distribution. When the two positioning grooves are distributed left to right, the distance between the left and right ends of each positioning groove is relatively short, and the distance between the front and rear ends is relatively long, which is beneficial to reducing the left-right space required for the left-right distribution and has good practicality.

[0038] like Figure 6As shown, in a specific implementation, the camera control module 14 is also electrically connected to a first wireless communication module 17 to facilitate wireless communication, or the camera control module 14 is also electrically connected to a first wireless communication module 17 and a first manual control input module 18 to facilitate wireless communication and manual settings, etc.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this case also discloses a method for using a pan-tilt camera, which includes the following process:

[0040] The camera control module 14 takes pictures through the camera device 15 and detects whether the camera body 1 is installed in the forward-facing state or the reverse-facing state by detecting whether the proximity switch 13 is triggered; the camera control module 14 is set to judge that the camera body 1 is installed in the forward-facing state when the proximity switch 13 is triggered, and judge that the camera body 1 is installed in the reverse-facing state when the proximity switch 13 is not triggered; or the camera control module 14 is set to judge that the camera body 1 is installed in the reverse-facing state when the proximity switch 13 is triggered, and judge that the camera body 1 is installed in the forward-facing state when the proximity switch 13 is not triggered.

[0041] As described above, the method of using the gimbal camera in this case includes setting the corresponding relationship between the installation status of the camera body 1 and whether the proximity switch 13 is triggered, so that the subsequent camera control module 14 can detect and determine whether the camera body 1 is installed in a forward shooting direction or a reverse shooting direction by whether the proximity switch 13 is triggered. Its setting is simple, convenient and practical, which is conducive to the subsequent movement control of the gimbal in the correct direction when following the target object.

[0042] As described above, during specific implementation, the method also includes the camera control module 14 detecting user gestures through the camera device 15. When a first gesture is detected, the camera control module 14 sends a preset first signal to the outside through the first wireless communication module 17. When a second gesture is detected, the camera control module 14 sends a preset second signal to the outside through the first wireless communication module 17, so as to facilitate the detection and response of user gesture input through the camera device 15.

[0043] As described above, during specific implementation, the method also includes a gimbal response process: when the gimbal receives a first signal, it enters the follow-up mode action control, and when the gimbal receives a second signal, it exits the follow-up mode action control, thereby facilitating the start and exit of the follow-up mode action control.

[0044] As described above, during specific implementation, the method also includes the camera control module 14 sending the camera information of the camera device 15 and / or the information of whether the camera body 1 is installed in the forward shooting direction or the reverse shooting direction through the first wireless communication module 17, so as to facilitate the pan-tilt head to wirelessly receive relevant information and perform correct action control.

[0045] As mentioned above, this case protects a pan-tilt camera and its method of use. All technical solutions that are the same or similar to those in this case should be deemed to fall within the scope of protection of this case.

Claims

1. A method for using a pan-tilt camera, characterized in that The pan-tilt camera comprises a camera body (1); a first positioning groove (11) and a second positioning groove (12) are provided at the lower end of the camera body (1) and are distributed front to back, or a first positioning groove (11) and a second positioning groove (12) are provided at the lower end of the camera body (1) and are distributed left to right; a proximity switch (13) is provided at one of the first positioning groove (11) and the second positioning groove (12); the camera body (1) is provided with a camera control module (14) and a camera device (15) for taking a picture toward the front end of the camera body (1); the camera device (15) and the proximity switch (13) are electrically connected to the camera control module (14) respectively; The method of use comprises the following steps: the camera control module (14) performs camera shooting through the camera device (15), and detects and determines whether the camera body (1) is in the forward-facing installation state or the reverse-facing installation state by detecting whether the proximity switch (13) is triggered; setting the camera control module (14) to determine that the camera body (1) is in the forward-facing installation state when the proximity switch (13) is triggered, and to determine that the camera body (1) is in the reverse-facing installation state when the proximity switch (13) is not triggered, or setting the camera control module (14) to determine that the camera body (1) is in the reverse-facing installation state when the proximity switch (13) is triggered, and to determine that the camera body (1) is in the forward-facing installation state when the proximity switch (13) is not triggered.

2. The method for using a pan / tilt camera according to claim 1, wherein A first magnetic attraction component (16) is also provided at the lower end of the camera body (1).

3. The method for using a pan / tilt camera according to claim 2, wherein The first magnetic attraction member (16) is arranged between the first positioning groove (11) and the second positioning groove (12).

4. The method for using a pan / tilt camera according to claim 3, wherein The first positioning groove (11) and the second positioning groove (12) are equidistantly distributed with respect to the first magnetic attraction member (16).

5. The method for using a pan / tilt camera according to claim 1, wherein The first positioning groove (11) and the second positioning groove (12) are both non-circular grooves, and when the two positioning grooves are distributed front to back, the distance between the front and rear ends of each positioning groove is relatively short, and the distance between the left and right ends is relatively long; when the two positioning grooves are distributed left to right, the distance between the left and right ends of each positioning groove is relatively short, and the distance between the front and rear ends is relatively long.

6. The method for using a pan / tilt camera according to claim 1, wherein The camera control module (14) is also electrically connected to a first wireless communication module (17), or the camera control module (14) is also electrically connected to the first wireless communication module (17) and a first manual control input module (18).

7. A method for using a pan / tilt camera according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The method further includes the following process: the camera control module (14) detects a user gesture through the camera device (15); when a first gesture is detected, the camera control module (14) sends a preset first signal to the outside through the first wireless communication module (17); when a second gesture is detected, the camera control module (14) sends a preset second signal to the outside through the first wireless communication module (17).

8. The method for using a pan / tilt camera according to claim 7, wherein The method also includes a pan / tilt response process: when the pan / tilt receives a first signal, the pan / tilt enters a follow-up mode action control; when the pan / tilt receives a second signal, the pan / tilt exits the follow-up mode action control.

9. The method for using a pan / tilt camera according to claim 1, wherein The method further includes the following process: the camera control module (14) sends the camera information of the camera device (15) and / or information on whether the camera body (1) is installed in a forward shooting orientation or a reverse shooting orientation to the outside through the first wireless communication module (17).

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