Multi-element panoramic recording device

Abstract

According to the panoramic recording device integrating multiple elements, 360-degree dead-corner-free shooting is achieved through the spherical camera assembly, and spherical images or videos are automatically spliced; meanwhile, various environment monitoring functions such as a gyroscope, a compass and a wind direction and wind force sensor are integrated, and rich environment data support is provided for shot content; the device is compact in structure, convenient to carry, simple and easy to understand in operation, and especially suitable for various application scenes such as virtual reality, scientific research and exploration, environment monitoring, outdoor exploration, sports event recording and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of photography, display and virtual reality technology, and in particular to a panoramic shooting device that can achieve 360-degree shooting without blind spots, automatically stitch into spherical images or videos, and integrate wind direction and wind force measurement, geographic direction positioning and image optimization processing functions. The device is particularly suitable for playing in a spherical screen device to provide a virtual reality immersive experience. Background Art

[0002] The current panoramic shooting devices on the market often face problems such as image stretching, inaccurate splicing, and lack of environmental data recording when capturing all-round scenes, resulting in poor effects when played on special display devices such as spherical inner screens. To this end, the present invention proposes an innovative panoramic shooting and recording device, which aims to solve the above problems and provide high-quality panoramic images or video materials. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a panoramic recording device integrating multiple elements, aiming to solve the problems of blind spots in shooting, image splicing distortion and lack of environmental recording function existing in panoramic shooting equipment in the prior art, and to provide a panoramic recording device that can record environmental information in all directions and without blind spots, and can automatically splice into high-quality spherical images or videos, while integrating multiple environmental monitoring functions such as wind direction and wind force measurement, geographic direction positioning, etc.

[0004] Technical Solution To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: Spherical camera assembly: It is composed of multiple high-definition cameras arranged in a hexagonal shape. Each camera is responsible for capturing images at a specific angle to ensure that the entire sphere is covered without blind spots. The camera assembly has built-in advanced image processing algorithms that can pre-process the captured images in real time, including color correction, brightness adjustment, etc., to improve image quality; Environmental monitoring module: It integrates a variety of environmental monitoring sensors such as gyroscopes, compasses, wind direction and wind force sensors, etc. The gyroscopes and compasses are used to obtain the attitude and orientation information of the device in real time; the wind direction and wind force sensors are used to monitor the wind direction and wind force data in real time. These data are synchronously recorded and associated with the captured images or videos, providing rich environmental information for subsequent analysis and application; Data processing and storage unit: built-in high-performance processor and large-capacity storage medium. The processor is responsible for processing the image data transmitted by the camera component, including image stitching, optimization and other processing to generate high-quality spherical images or videos; the storage medium is used to save the processed image or video data and environmental monitoring data; Power and communication module: The device has a built-in rechargeable battery to provide power for the entire device. At the same time, the communication module supports wireless data transmission, which can transmit the captured image or video data and environmental monitoring data to a remote server or mobile device in real time, so that users can view and analyze them at any time; Shell and operation interface: The shell of the device is made of durable materials, with good waterproof and dustproof performance, suitable for use in harsh outdoor environments. The operation interface is simple and intuitive, which is convenient for users to set shooting parameters, view data, etc. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0005] The following is a detailed description of the specific implementation of the "multi-element panoramic recording device" of the present invention, so as to better understand the technical solution and practical effects of the present invention: 1. Spherical camera assembly: The spherical camera assembly consists of 12 or more high-definition cameras, which are evenly distributed on the sphere in a hexagonal arrangement to ensure that the entire 360-degree space can be covered without blind spots. Each camera is equipped with a high-precision optical lens and image sensor to capture clear and detailed images. The camera assembly also integrates advanced image processing algorithms to pre-process the captured images in real time, including color correction, brightness adjustment, distortion correction, etc., to improve image quality; 2. Environmental monitoring module: The environmental monitoring module includes a gyroscope, a compass, and a wind direction and wind force sensor. The gyroscope and compass are used to monitor the attitude and orientation information of the device in real time to ensure that the captured image is consistent with the actual environment. The wind direction and wind force sensor is used to monitor the wind direction and wind force data in real time to provide additional environmental information for the captured content. These data are fused and processed by the internal data processing unit and finally stored or transmitted together with the captured image or video data; 3. Data processing and storage unit: The data processing and storage unit is the core part of the device, which consists of a high-performance processor and a large-capacity storage medium. The processor is responsible for processing the image data transmitted by the camera component, including image stitching, optimization, compression and other processing to generate high-quality spherical images or videos. The storage medium is used to save the processed image or video data and environmental monitoring data to ensure the integrity and security of the data; 4. Power and communication module: The power and communication module provides power support and data transmission functions for the device. The device has a built-in large-capacity rechargeable battery that can continuously power the entire device to ensure long-term use. At the same time, the communication module supports multiple wireless transmission methods such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and can transmit the captured image or video data and environmental monitoring data to a remote server or mobile device in real time, so that users can view and analyze at any time; 5. Shell and operation interface: The shell of the device is made of durable materials with good waterproof and dustproof performance, which can protect the internal components from the impact of harsh environments. The shell surface is designed with a simple and intuitive operation interface, including power button, shooting button, mode switch button, etc., which is convenient for users to set shooting parameters and view data. At the same time, the shell is also designed with a bracket and a lanyard hole, which is convenient for users to fix the device on a tripod, selfie stick or backpack; 6. Workflow: (1) Power on and initialization: Press the power button, the device turns on and enters the initialization state, and the camera component, environmental monitoring module, data processing and storage unit and other parts start working; (2) Shooting settings: Users set shooting parameters such as resolution, frame rate, shooting mode, etc. through the operation interface. At the same time, the environmental monitoring module starts to monitor environmental data in real time; (3) Panoramic shooting: The spherical camera assembly starts 360-degree panoramic shooting, with each camera capturing its own image. During the shooting process, the image processing algorithm pre-processes and optimizes the image in real time; (4) Image stitching and processing: After shooting, the data processing unit stitches and optimizes the images taken by each camera to generate high-quality spherical images or videos. At the same time, environmental monitoring data is also embedded in the image or video; (5) Data storage and transmission: The processed image or video data and environmental monitoring data are stored in the storage medium. At the same time, users can choose to transmit the data to a remote server or mobile device in real time through the communication module.

[0006] Actual Results Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following significant advantages: It realizes true 360-degree shooting without blind spots, and the image stitching is accurate without stretching or distortion. It integrates a variety of environmental monitoring functions to provide rich environmental data support for shooting content; The captured spherical images or videos are of high quality and are particularly suitable for playback on special display devices such as spherical screens; The device has a compact structure, is easy to carry, and is easy to operate, making it suitable for a variety of application scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the device: 1 is a spherical camera, which is composed of multiple hexagonal plane cameras spliced ​​into a sphere, with a compass and a gyroscope in the center of the sphere; 2 is the camera bottom contact layer, which includes a green low-light lamp to facilitate the material to be spliced ​​into the sphere and the bottom gap; 3 is the wind layer bracket and line pipe; 4 is a wind force and direction measuring instrument.

Claims

1. A multi-element panoramic recording device, characterized in that It includes a spherical camera, a gyroscope and compass module, a wind direction and force meter, a handle and an internal control unit. The spherical camera is composed of multiple small cameras arranged in a hexagon, which can achieve 360-degree shooting without blind spots and automatically stitch them into spherical images or videos without image stretching.

2. The panoramic recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The data of the gyroscope and compass module are embedded in the captured image or video to provide the posture and orientation information during the shooting.

3. The panoramic recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The wind direction and wind force measuring mark can monitor wind direction and wind force in real time and write the data into an image or video.

4. The panoramic recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The handle and the internal control unit include a high-performance processor for processing captured images, fusing data, and controlling the operation of the entire device.

5. The panoramic recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The handle and the internal control unit also include a large-capacity storage medium for storing the captured images or videos and related environmental data.

6. The panoramic recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The spherical camera uses a special algorithm to stitch images, ensuring that the stitched spherical image or video is seamless and stretch-free, and that the image or video contains time, geographic direction, camera device posture, sound, wind information or any combination of these elements.

7. The panoramic recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The device is also provided with a wireless communication module for remotely transmitting the captured images or videos and related environmental data to other devices.

8. The panoramic recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The device is also provided with a display screen and / or a speaker for displaying the shooting picture in real time and / or playing the sound during shooting.

9. The panoramic recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The contact surface of the camera support is a green low-light light, which is convenient for image calculation and stitching of the bottom gap and eye-catching prompts at night.

10. The panoramic recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The device as a whole adopts a waterproof and dustproof design and is suitable for shooting in harsh outdoor environments.

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