Industrial camera and industrial production line detection system

Abstract

The invention discloses an industrial camera and an industrial production line detection system, and the industrial camera comprises a housing; the image sensor is arranged in the shell; the first camera interface is arranged outside the shell; wherein the first camera interface comprises a power supply terminal used for outputting power; the signal terminal is used for outputting a trigger signal; wherein the signal terminal is electrically connected to the image sensor, so that a trigger signal output by the signal terminal is linked with an image acquisition action of the image sensor. The industrial camera and the industrial production line detection system have the beneficial effects that the industrial camera triggers the auxiliary equipment, so that the construction difficulty and the line interference are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of industrial inspection technologies, and more particularly, to an industrial camera and an industrial production line inspection system. Background Art

[0002] In the field of industrial vision, industrial cameras are widely used in scenarios such as automated inspection, quality control, and high-precision measurement.

[0003] To ensure that industrial cameras can capture clear and accurate images in different scenarios, devices such as light sources are indispensable auxiliary devices.

[0004] In related technologies, industrial cameras and auxiliary devices are respectively connected to separate power supplies and controllers to coordinate their work.

[0005] However, this not only requires additional power supplies or controllers to be configured when building an industrial production line system, but also for relatively high acquisition frequencies, the separate connections of the controller to the industrial camera and auxiliary devices are prone to signal delays and interference. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The content part of this application is used to briefly introduce concepts, which will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation part. The content part of this application is not intended to identify the key features or essential features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0007] Some embodiments of this application propose methods, devices, electronic devices, and computer-readable media to solve the technical problems mentioned in the above background art part.

[0008] As a first aspect of this application, some embodiments of this application provide a method, including: As a second aspect of this application, some embodiments of this application provide a device, including: As a third aspect of this application, some embodiments of this application provide an electronic device, including: one or more processors; a storage device having one or more programs stored thereon, and when the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the method described in any implementation manner of the above first aspect.

[0009] As a fourth aspect of this application, some embodiments of this application provide a computer-readable medium having a computer program stored thereon, where the program, when executed by a processor, implements the method described in any implementation manner of the above first aspect.

[0010] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: An industrial camera and an industrial production line detection system are provided, which trigger auxiliary devices through the industrial camera itself, thereby reducing the construction difficulty and line interference.

[0011] More specifically, some embodiments of the present application may produce the following specific beneficial effects: The industrial camera and the auxiliary device share a power supply, thereby simplifying the device configuration and wiring connection, and reducing the energy consumption and hardware cost.

[0012] The industrial camera is built with a trigger module, which directly uses the trigger signal of the camera for driving the auxiliary device, without the need to configure a separate controller, and can obtain a high synchronization effect.

[0013] The industrial camera provides a programmable expansion interface, allowing users to customize the control logic of the auxiliary device according to the detection requirements.

[0014] The attitude module built in the industrial camera can assist in arranging the industrial camera and perform calibration or alarm during detection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The drawings forming a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the application, making other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The schematic embodiments of the application and their descriptions are used to explain the application and do not constitute an improper limitation of the application.

[0016] In addition, throughout the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic and the elements and elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0017] In the drawings: Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the physical structure of an industrial production line detection system according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 is according to Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the structure of the industrial production line detection system shown after removing a part of the structure; Figure 3 is according to Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the structure of the industrial production line detection system shown after removing another part of the structure; Figure 4 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of an industrial camera according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is Figure 4 a schematic diagram of the structure of the industrial camera shown from another angle; Figure 6 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of an industrial camera according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 7Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first device according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the module architecture of an industrial production line detection system according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the triggering principle of an industrial camera according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Meanings of the reference numerals in the figure: 10. Industrial production line detection system; 100. First device; 110. First device interface; 200. Second device; (It would be better to provide an actual diagram of the industrial control computer) 220. Second device interface; 300. Industrial camera; 301. First camera interface; 302. Second camera interface; 303. Housing; 304. Lens assembly; 400. Mounting bracket; 500. Carrying platform; Q. MOS transistor. Detailed implementation manners

[0019] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. Although some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to more thoroughly and completely understand the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are only for exemplary purposes and are not used to limit the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0020] In addition, it should be noted that for the sake of convenience of description, only parts related to the relevant invention are shown in the drawings. Without conflict, the embodiments in the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0021] It should be noted that the concepts such as "first" and "second" mentioned in the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order or interdependence relationship of the functions performed by these devices, modules or units.

[0022] It should be noted that the modifications of "one" and "plural" mentioned in the present disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art should understand that unless otherwise clearly stated in the context, it should be understood as "one or more".

[0023] The names of the messages or information exchanged between multiple devices in the embodiments of the present disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not used to limit the scope of these messages or information.

[0024] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0025] Referring to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the industrial production line detection system 10 of the present application includes: a first device 100, a second device 200, an industrial camera 300, a mounting bracket 400, and a load platform 500.

[0026] Among them, the industrial camera 300 includes: a housing 303, an image sensor, a first camera interface 301, and a second camera interface 302. Among them, the image sensor is arranged inside the housing 303; the first camera interface 301 is arranged outside the housing 303; among them, the first camera interface 301 includes: a power supply terminal and a signal terminal. The power supply terminal is used to output power; the signal terminal is used to output a trigger signal; among them, the signal terminal is electrically connected to the image sensor so that the trigger signal output by the signal terminal is linked to the image acquisition action of the image sensor. The power supply of the industrial camera 300 can be connected to the industrial camera 300 through the first camera interface 301 or the second camera interface 302.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present application, the industrial camera 300 further includes: a lens assembly 304. The lens assembly 304 is at least partially arranged outside the housing 303; among them, the lens assembly 304 and the first camera interface 301 are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the housing 303.

[0028] In some embodiments of the present application, the industrial camera 300 further includes: a controller for controlling the image sensor; among them, the controller is respectively electrically connected to the image sensor and the first camera interface 301 so that the controller outputs a trigger signal through the signal terminal while triggering the acquisition action of the image sensor.

[0029] In some embodiments of the present application, the second camera interface 302 is arranged outside the housing 303; among them, the second camera interface 302 includes: communication terminals for realizing communication connection; among them, the communication terminals are electrically connected to the controller so that the controller conducts data interaction with the outside through the communication terminals.

[0030] As a specific solution, the industrial camera 300 further includes: a gyroscope. The gyroscope is disposed inside the housing 303. The controller is electrically connected to the gyroscope so that the controller outputs the data of the gyroscope through the first camera interface 301 or the second camera interface 302. As a preferred solution, the controller can control the adjustment of image acquisition according to the data of the gyroscope, such as the adjustment of the focal length, exposure time, etc.

[0031] Referring Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the first device 100 of the present application includes: a first device 100 interface and a functional device. The first device 100 interface is used to connect the industrial camera 300. The functional device is used to implement the main functions of the first device 100. The first camera interface 301 is electrically connected to the first device 100 interface. And the image acquisition area of the industrial camera 300 at least partially overlaps with the functional area of the functional device of the first device 100.

[0032] In some embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket 400 is used to mount the industrial camera 300 and the first device 100. The industrial camera 300 and the first device 100 are respectively mounted at different positions of the mounting bracket 400.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present application, the load platform 500 is used to place the workpiece to be detected by the industrial camera 300. The first device 100 is disposed between the industrial camera 300 and the load platform 500.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present application, the second device 200 is used to communicate with the industrial camera 300. The second device 200 further includes: a second device 200 interface. The second device 200 interface is used to connect the industrial camera 300. The second device 200 supplies power to the industrial camera 300 through the second device 200 interface.

[0035] Referring Figures 8 to 9 As shown, from the perspective of functional modules, the industrial camera 300 of the present application includes: an acquisition module, a trigger module, and a first camera interface 301. The acquisition module is used to implement image acquisition. The trigger module is used to generate a trigger signal. The first camera interface 301 is used to connect the first device 100. The first camera interface 301 is electrically connected to the acquisition module and the trigger module respectively, so that the first camera interface 301 simultaneously realizes the access of the power supply and the output of the trigger signal.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present application, the industrial camera 300 further includes: a control module. The control module is used to control the acquisition module and the trigger module; wherein, the control module is electrically connected to the acquisition module and the trigger module respectively. Among them, the control module is used to adjust the trigger signal output by the trigger module according to the image acquired by the acquisition module.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present application, the industrial camera 300 further includes: a second camera interface 302. The second camera interface 302 is used to connect to the second device 200; wherein, the second camera interface 302 is electrically connected to the control module, so that the second camera interface 302 realizes the communication connection between the control module and the second device 200.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present application, the industrial camera 300 further includes: an attitude module. The attitude module is used to generate the attitude data of the industrial camera 300; wherein, the attitude module is electrically connected to the control module, so that the control module outputs the attitude data outward through the first camera interface 301 or the second camera interface 302. Or enable the control module to control the acquisition action of the acquisition module according to the data of the attitude module.

[0039] Overall, for the industrial production line detection system 10 of the present application, wherein, the first device 100 is directly electrically connected to the industrial camera 300, so that the industrial camera 300 directly triggers the working state of the first device 100. More specifically, the data of the gyroscope can be directly obtained through the SDK of the camera, and users can perform secondary development according to their needs. It can also be directly reflected on the debugging software corresponding to our camera, in a form similar to that of a mobile phone level. When users install it, they can directly adjust the installation angle according to this, intuitively.

[0040] Among them, the first device 100 includes: a first device 100 interface and a functional device. The first device 100 interface is used to connect to the industrial camera 300; the functional device is used to implement the main functions of the first device 100; wherein, the first device 100 interface is electrically connected to the functional device, so that the industrial camera 300 powers the functional device and controls the functional device.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present application, the industrial production line detection system 10 further includes: a second device 200. The second device 200 is used to communicate with the industrial camera 300. Among them, the second device 200 includes: a second device 200 interface. The second device 200 interface is used to connect to the industrial camera 300; wherein, the second device 200 writes or reads data to / from the industrial camera 300 through the communication connection of the second device 200 interface. In this way, the industrial camera 300 of the present application can perform program rewriting or upgrading through the second device 200.

[0042] As a preferred solution, the functional device of the first device 100 can be configured as a lighting device such as an LED lighting lamp.

[0043] As a preferred solution, the first device 100 can be an industrial control computer on an industrial production line. Of course, it can also be other industrial control computers.

[0044] As a preferred solution, the attitude module can be composed of the aforementioned gyroscope.

[0045] As a preferred solution, the image sensor can be a CCD sensor, a CMOS sensor, etc.

[0046] As a preferred solution, the controller can be composed of a control chip and peripheral circuits on a PCB board.

[0047] As a preferred solution, the first camera interface 301 is a pin terminal interface.

[0048] As a preferred solution, the second connection interface can be a USB interface or an RJ45 interface.

[0049] Based on the above solutions, the gyroscope in the industrial camera 300 of the present application can help users arrange and calibrate the position of the industrial camera 300. At the same time, the industrial camera 300 integrates an ISP algorithm, and dynamically adjusts the light source brightness and color temperature according to the real-time image data collected by the camera to adapt to the ambient light change and ensure the optimization of the image quality.

[0050] Refer to Figure 9 As shown, the industrial camera 300 can provide power through the first camera interface 301, and then trigger the state of the functional device by sending a driving signal to the driving switch of the functional device, such as the MOS transistor Q. As another solution of the present application, the MOS transistor Q can be arranged in the industrial camera 300, so that the industrial camera 300 directly provides the corresponding pulsating power supply to the functional device. For example, providing a pulsating power supply to an LED lamp so that the LED lamp is used as a diffused light lamp.

[0051] Based on the above solutions, the gyroscope in the industrial camera of the present application can help users arrange and calibrate the position of the industrial camera. At the same time, the industrial camera integrates an ISP algorithm, and dynamically adjusts the light source brightness and color temperature according to the real-time image data collected by the camera to adapt to the ambient light change and ensure the optimization of the image quality.

[0052] The above description is only some preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and an explanation of the applied technical principles. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the technical solutions formed by the specific combination of the above technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the above inventive concept. For example, the technical solutions formed by mutually replacing the above features with the technical features (but not limited to) disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure that have similar functions.

Claims

1. An industrial camera, characterized in that: The industrial camera includes: A housing; An image sensor disposed inside the housing; A first camera interface disposed outside the housing; Wherein, the first camera interface includes: A power supply terminal for outputting power; A signal terminal for outputting a trigger signal; Wherein, the signal terminal is electrically connected to the image sensor so that the trigger signal output by the signal terminal is linked to the image acquisition operation of the image sensor.

2. The industrial camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: Among them, The industrial camera further includes: A lens assembly, at least partially disposed outside the housing; Wherein, the lens assembly and the first camera interface are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the housing.

3. The industrial camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: Among them, The industrial camera further includes: A controller for controlling the image sensor; Wherein, the controller is electrically connected to the image sensor and the first camera interface respectively so that the controller outputs a trigger signal through the signal terminal while triggering the acquisition operation of the image sensor.

4. The industrial camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: Among them, The industrial camera further includes: A second camera interface disposed outside the housing; Wherein, the second camera interface includes: A communication terminal for realizing communication connection; Wherein, the communication terminal is electrically connected to the controller so that the controller performs data interaction with the outside through the communication terminal.

5. The industrial camera according to claim 4, characterized in that: Among them, The industrial camera further includes: A gyroscope disposed inside the housing; Wherein, the controller is electrically connected to the gyroscope so that the controller outputs the data of the gyroscope to the outside through the first camera interface or the second camera interface.

6. An industrial production line detection system, characterized in that: The industrial production line detection system includes: a first device and an industrial camera according to any one of claims 1 to 5; Wherein, the first device includes: A first device interface for connecting the industrial camera; A functional device for realizing the main functions of the first device; Wherein, the first camera interface is electrically connected to the first device interface; and the image acquisition area of the industrial camera at least partially overlaps with the functional area of the functional device of the first device.

7. The industrial production line detection system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The industrial production line detection system further includes: A mounting bracket for mounting the industrial camera and the first device; Wherein, the industrial camera and the first device are respectively mounted at different positions on the mounting bracket.

8. The industrial production line detection system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The industrial production line detection system further includes: A loading platform for placing the workpiece to be detected by the industrial camera; Wherein, the first device is disposed between the industrial camera and the loading platform.

9. The industrial production line detection system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The industrial production line detection system further includes: A second device for communicating with the industrial camera; Wherein, the second device further includes: A second device interface for connecting to the industrial camera; Wherein, the second device provides power to the industrial camera through the second device interface.

10. The industrial production line detection system according to claims 6 to 9, characterized in that: Among them, The functional device is configured as an LED lighting lamp.

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