Pan-tilt camera system and control method, system, medium and equipment thereof

Abstract

The invention provides a pan-tilt camera system, a control method and system thereof, a medium and equipment, and relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and the pan-tilt camera system comprises a pan-tilt camera which is provided with at least one plugging part and is not provided with an internal power supply; the unmanned aerial vehicle host is detachably connected with the pan-tilt camera through an inserting part, comprises a microcontroller and a first wireless communication module, and is used for performing data interaction with the pan-tilt camera through a contact when the handheld handle is not connected with the pan-tilt camera and transmitting data back to the handheld handle through the first wireless communication module and a second wireless communication module; and the handheld handle is detachably connected with the pan-tilt camera through an insertion part, comprises a display screen and a second wireless communication module, and is used for supplying power to the pan-tilt camera and controlling the direction movement of the pan-tilt camera. According to the invention, the application scene of the pan-tilt camera is expanded, the data management of the pan-tilt camera is more convenient, the hardware cost is reduced, and the utilization rate of equipment is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to a gimbal camera system and a control method, system, medium and equipment thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the existing unmanned aerial vehicle gimbal camera system, the gimbal camera and the unmanned aerial vehicle are usually designed in an integrated manner. This design makes the gimbal camera unable to be detached from the unmanned aerial vehicle for independent use. When a user needs to hold the gimbal camera independently for shooting, due to the non-detachability of the gimbal camera from the unmanned aerial vehicle, the user has to additionally purchase an independent gimbal camera device. This not only increases the hardware cost of the user, but also causes the user to need to maintain and manage multiple sets of devices, increasing the complexity of use and management.

[0003] In addition, due to the lack of independent detachable connection between the gimbal camera and the unmanned aerial vehicle, when the user needs to use the gimbal camera in a handheld state, data transmission and synchronization become a problem. The existing system cannot real-time return the shooting data to a handheld device or other terminal in a handheld state, resulting in inconvenient data synchronization and management, and reducing the user experience. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a gimbal camera system, a control method, a control system, a computer readable storage medium and an electronic equipment, which can effectively improve the device utilization rate of the gimbal camera and reduce the hardware cost.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a gimbal camera system, and the specific technical solutions are as follows:

[0006] The gimbal camera is provided with at least one plug-in part and no internal power supply, and the plug-in part is provided with a physical buckle and a plurality of contacts;

[0007] The unmanned aerial vehicle main machine detachably connected with the gimbal camera through the plug-in part comprises a microcontroller and a first wireless communication module, which is used for data interaction with the gimbal camera through the contacts when the handheld handle is not connected with the gimbal camera, and is used for returning to the handheld handle through the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module;

[0008] The handheld handle detachably connected with the gimbal camera through the plug-in part comprises a display screen and the second wireless communication module, which is used for powering the gimbal camera and controlling the directional movement of the gimbal camera.

[0009] Optionally, the unmanned aerial vehicle main machine is provided with a step-down circuit module, which is used for powering the gimbal camera after step-down.

[0010] Optionally, the voltage reduction circuit module comprises a first load switch and a voltage reduction circuit; the first load switch is used for controlling the power supply on-off based on an enable signal, and the voltage reduction circuit comprises a DC-DC converter, and the DC-DC converter is used for reducing the output voltage through an input-output capacitor and a voltage division resistor.

[0011] Optionally, the handheld handle is internally provided with a charging protocol controller chip and a front-end integrated circuit, and the charging protocol controller chip is used for identifying the charging protocol of the gimbal camera.

[0012] The application further provides a control method of a gimbal camera system, comprising:

[0013] When the electrical connection of the corresponding plug-in part of the gimbal camera is detected, the type of the host connected with the gimbal camera is determined;

[0014] If the type of the host is a handheld handle, the control instruction of the handheld handle is acquired, and the directional movement of the gimbal camera is controlled based on the control instruction;

[0015] If the type of the host is a host of a UAV, the gimbal camera is powered through the plug-in part, and the camera data of the gimbal camera is acquired and returned to the handheld handle through the wireless connection with the handheld handle.

[0016] Optionally, after the type of the host connected with the gimbal camera is determined, the method further comprises:

[0017] According to the type of the host, a corresponding user interface type diagram is called, and the user interface type diagram is displayed on the handheld handle;

[0018] If the type of the host is a handheld handle, the corresponding user interface type diagram is a handheld mode interface, and the handheld mode interface comprises a shooting picture of the gimbal camera, a handle power, a shooting parameter and a picture adjustment parameter.

[0019] If the type of the host is a host of a UAV, the corresponding user interface type diagram is a UAV mode interface, and the UAV mode interface comprises a shooting picture of the gimbal camera, a handle power, a shooting parameter, a picture adjustment parameter, a UAV power and a UAV attitude.

[0020] Optionally, after the electrical connection of the corresponding plug-in part of the gimbal camera is detected, the method further comprises:

[0021] If the type of the host is a UAV, the DC voltage of the UAV is reduced and supplied to the gimbal camera;

[0022] If the type of the host is a handheld handle, the handheld handle is supplied with power after the power supply mode of the handheld handle is set.

[0023] The application also provides a control system of a gimbal camera system, comprising:

[0024] a host type determination module, configured to determine a host type connected with the gimbal camera when detecting that the gimbal camera is electrically connected to the plug-in part;

[0025] a handle end control module, configured to acquire a control instruction of the handheld handle and control directional movement of the gimbal camera based on the control instruction if the host type is the handheld handle;

[0026] a UAV end control module, configured to power the gimbal camera through the plug-in part and acquire camera data of the gimbal camera if the host type is the UAV host, and transmit the camera data to the handheld handle through wireless connection.

[0027] The application also provides a computer readable storage medium, which stores a computer program, and the computer program is executed by a processor to implement the steps of the method.

[0028] The application also provides an electronic device, comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor invokes the computer program in the memory to implement the steps of the method.

[0029] The application provides a gimbal camera system, comprising: a gimbal camera provided with at least one plug-in part and no internal power supply; the plug-in part is provided with a physical buckle and a plurality of contacts; a UAV host detachably connected with the gimbal camera through the plug-in part, comprising a microcontroller and a first wireless communication module, configured to interact with the gimbal camera through the contacts when a handheld handle is not connected with the gimbal camera, and transmit data to the handheld handle through the first wireless communication module and a second wireless communication module; a handheld handle detachably connected with the gimbal camera through the plug-in part, comprising a display screen and the second wireless communication module, configured to power the gimbal camera and control directional movement of the gimbal camera.

[0030] The gimbal camera system disclosed in the application can be used independently of the UAV host and the handheld handle, greatly expanding the use scenarios of the gimbal camera, so that the gimbal camera is not limited to aerial photography of UAVs, but can also be used for ground photography, vehicle-mounted photography and other scenarios. Secondly, detachable connection makes data management of the gimbal camera more convenient, and users can flexibly switch between different devices without worrying about the complexity and difficulty of data synchronization process. At the same time, users do not need to repeatedly purchase independent gimbal camera devices. Through detachable connection, users can use the same gimbal camera for aerial photography of UAVs and handheld photography, reducing hardware cost, and users can flexibly use the devices according to actual needs, improving the utilization rate of the devices.

[0031] The application also provides a control method and system of a gimbal camera system, a computer readable storage medium and an electronic device, which have the above beneficial effects, and details are not repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only part of the embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained without creative labor on the basis of the provided drawings.

[0033] Figure 1 A structure schematic diagram of a combination of a drone and a gimbal camera in a gimbal camera system provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 2 A structure schematic diagram of a combination of a handheld handle and a gimbal camera in a gimbal camera system provided by an embodiment of the present application, wherein (a) is a schematic diagram of a connection of the gimbal camera 1 and the handheld handle 3, and (b) is a structure schematic diagram of the handheld handle 3;

[0035] Figure 3 A flowchart of a control method of a gimbal camera system provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 4 Different mode user interface schematic diagrams provided by an embodiment of the present application, wherein (a) is a handheld mode interface, and (b) is a drone mode interface;

[0037] Figure 5 A control system structure schematic diagram of a gimbal camera system provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 6 A structure diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the protection scope of the present application.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1A structural schematic diagram of a gimbal camera system provided by an embodiment of the present application when a handheld handle and a gimbal camera are combined, Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of a gimbal camera system provided by an embodiment of the present application when a handheld handle and a gimbal camera are combined,

[0041] The gimbal camera 1 is provided with at least one plug-in part and has no internal power supply; the plug-in part is provided with a physical buckle and a plurality of contacts;

[0042] The unmanned aerial vehicle main machine 2 is detachably connected to the gimbal camera 1 through the plug-in part, contains a microcontroller and a first wireless communication module, is used for data interaction with the gimbal camera 1 through the contacts when the handheld handle 3 is not connected to the gimbal camera 1, and transmits data back to the handheld handle 3 through the first wireless communication module and a second wireless communication module;

[0043] The handheld handle 3 is detachably connected to the gimbal camera 1 through the plug-in part, contains a display screen and the second wireless communication module, and is used for power supply for the gimbal camera 1 and control of directional movement of the gimbal camera 1.

[0044] The gimbal camera itself is not equipped with an internal power supply and needs to be powered by an external device, i.e., the unmanned aerial vehicle main machine 2 or the handheld handle 3. The gimbal camera 1 is provided with at least one plug-in part for detachable connection with the unmanned aerial vehicle main machine 2 and the handheld handle 3. The plug-in part includes a physical buckle and a plurality of contacts for mechanical fixation and electrical connection. The physical buckle is used to ensure the stability of the gimbal camera 1 when connected and prevent loosening of the connection due to external force. The contacts are used to realize electrical connection and support data transmission and power supply. The design of the contacts ensures the efficiency and stability of data interaction.

[0045] The unmanned aerial vehicle main machine 2 is a flight platform of the gimbal camera 1 and is used to carry the gimbal camera 1 for aerial photography. The microcontroller is used to control the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle and the operation of the gimbal camera 1. The first wireless communication module is used for wireless communication with the handheld handle 3 and supports data transmission and sending of control instructions. The unmanned aerial vehicle main machine 2 is provided with an interface or a slot matched with the plug-in part of the gimbal camera 1 and is detachably connected through the physical buckle and the contacts. At the same time, the slot or the interface of the unmanned aerial vehicle main machine 2 is also provided with contacts matched with the contacts of the gimbal camera 1 and is used to realize electrical connection, support data interaction and power supply. When the handheld handle 3 is not connected to the gimbal camera 1, the unmanned aerial vehicle main machine 2 performs data interaction with the gimbal camera 1 through the contacts and transmits data back to the handheld handle 3 through the wireless communication module.

[0046] The handheld handle 3 is a ground equipment for controlling the gimbal camera 1, supporting handheld shooting and control of the gimbal camera 1. The display screen contained therein is used to display the shooting content of the gimbal camera 1 in real time, facilitating the user to perform shooting operation. The second wireless communication module is used to perform wireless communication with the unmanned aerial vehicle host 2, supporting data transmission and reception of control instructions. The handheld handle 3 is provided with an interface matched with the plug-in part of the gimbal camera 1, and the detachable connection is achieved through physical buckling and contact. Meanwhile, the contact provided in the handheld handle 3 is matched with the contact of the gimbal camera 1, used to achieve electrical connection, supporting data interaction and power supply. The handheld handle 3 supplies power for the gimbal camera 1 through the contact, and controls the directional movement of the gimbal camera 1.

[0047] It should be noted that the gimbal camera 1 contains at least one plug-in part. If only one plug-in part is contained, the plug-in part needs to satisfy the plugging of the unmanned aerial vehicle host 2 and the handheld handle 3 at the same time. If two plug-in parts are contained, the plugging of the unmanned aerial vehicle host 2 and the handheld handle 3 can be satisfied respectively. Herein, the type and number of the contacts are not limited, and should be adaptively set according to the interface of the unmanned aerial vehicle host 2 and the interface type of the handheld handle 3.

[0048] In the embodiment, the gimbal camera 1 can be used independently of the unmanned aerial vehicle host 2 and the handheld handle 3, greatly expanding the use scenarios of the gimbal camera 1, so that the gimbal camera 1 is not limited to unmanned aerial vehicle aerial photography, but can also be used for ground shooting, vehicle-mounted shooting and other scenarios. Secondly, the detachable connection makes the data management of the gimbal camera 1 more convenient, and the user can flexibly switch between different devices without worrying about the complexity and difficulty of the data synchronization process. Meanwhile, the user does not need to repeatedly purchase independent gimbal camera 1 devices. Through the detachable connection, the user can use the same gimbal camera 1 for unmanned aerial vehicle aerial photography and handheld shooting, reducing the hardware cost, and the user can flexibly use the device according to the actual needs, improving the utilization rate of the device.

[0049] In a feasible embodiment, since the voltage standard of the internal power supply of the unmanned aerial vehicle is generally higher than the power supply voltage of the gimbal camera, the unmanned aerial vehicle host can be provided with a step-down circuit module for supplying power to the gimbal camera after step-down.

[0050] Herein, the type of step-down circuit is not limited, which can adopt a linear voltage regulator to reduce the input voltage to the required output voltage in a linear regulation manner, and the circuit is simple, the output voltage is stable, and the ripple is small. Or a switching power supply is adopted, which converts the direct current voltage into a high-frequency pulse voltage through a high-frequency switching element (such as MOSFET) and an energy storage element (such as inductor, capacitor), and then obtains the step-down direct current voltage through rectification and filtering. In addition, a step-down chip can be integrated in the unmanned aerial vehicle host to integrate the main functions of the switching power supply in one chip, simplifying the circuit design and being more suitable for small hosts such as the unmanned aerial vehicle host.

[0051] The first load switch is used to control the on-off of the power supply, which can be implemented using a MOSFET. The conduction and shutdown of the MOSFET are controlled by an enable signal. For example, a P-channel MOSFET with low on-resistance is suitable for high-current applications. The gate voltage of the MOSFET is controlled by the enable signal to achieve power supply control of the load. The enable signal is used to control the opening and closing of the DC-DC converter and the load switch. It is usually output by a microcontroller (MCU).

[0052] The MCU (Microcontroller Unit) outputs an enable signal. When power supply is needed, the MCU outputs a high-level enable signal to activate the DC-DC converter and the load switch. The output voltage of the DC-DC converter is monitored by the output feedback module to ensure that the voltage is stable before the system enters normal working mode.

[0053] Taking the process of reducing the 24V power supply inside the main host of the unmanned aerial vehicle to 12V power supply to power the gimbal camera as an example, the MCU outputs a high-level enable signal to activate the DC-DC converter. The DC-DC converter starts working to convert 24V to 12V. The load switch (MOSFET) is turned on to power the load, i.e. the gimbal camera.

[0054] During the shutdown process, the MCU outputs a low-level enable signal to shut down the DC-DC converter. The load switch (MOSFET) is turned off to cut off the power supply to the load. In this way, efficient step-down power supply from 24V to 12V can be achieved, and the first load switch and the enable signal are used to realize power supply from the main host of the unmanned aerial vehicle to the gimbal camera.

[0055] In a possible implementation, the handheld handle is internally provided with a charging protocol controller chip and a front-end integrated circuit. The charging protocol controller chip is used to identify the charging protocol of the gimbal camera, and the output voltage of the handheld handle is regulated according to the feedback voltage range of the front-end integrated circuit.

[0056] In a possible implementation, the battery of the handheld handle can provide a voltage of 7.4V. The FP6601Q chip is used as the charging protocol controller chip to manage the power supply. A power supply of 5V is output through the USB Power Delivery (PD) protocol. The TPS22965 type second load switch is used to control the on-off of the power supply. The second load switch is activated by an enable signal to power the gimbal camera.

[0057] In actual application, the dual-channel MOSFET load switch can be used, Q1 (N-channel) of the dual-channel MOSFET load switch controls the power supply path of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and Q2 (P-channel) of the dual-channel MOSFET load switch controls the power supply path of the handle. At this time, the gimbal camera can control the gate voltage through the GPIO to realize millisecond-level switching of the gimbal camera power supply end.

[0058] Referring to Figure 3 , Figure 3 A flowchart of a control method of a gimbal camera system provided by an embodiment of the application is shown in FIG. 1. The method comprises the following steps.

[0059] When the electrical connection of the gimbal camera to the plug-in part is detected, the type of the host connected to the gimbal camera is determined.

[0060] If the host type is a handheld handle, the control instruction of the handheld handle is obtained, and the directional movement of the gimbal camera is controlled based on the control instruction.

[0061] If the host type is an unmanned aerial vehicle host, the gimbal camera is powered through the plug-in part, and the camera data of the gimbal camera is obtained and transmitted back to the handheld handle through wireless connection with the handheld handle.

[0062] The embodiment automatically identifies the type of the host (unmanned aerial vehicle host or handheld handle) connected to the gimbal camera by detecting the electrical connection state of the gimbal camera plug-in part, and performs different operation logics according to the type of the host, so as to realize efficient and flexible shooting control and data management.

[0063] Specifically, when the gimbal camera establishes electrical connection with the external device (unmanned aerial vehicle host or handheld handle) through the plug-in part, the system will automatically detect the connection state and determine the type of the connected host according to the connection state. The identification process can be automatically completed without manual setting by the user, ensuring the intelligence of the system.

[0064] When the handheld handle is connected, the system will obtain the control instruction sent by the handheld handle, which usually includes the directional movement control instruction of the gimbal camera, such as the pitch and yaw operation instruction of the gimbal. According to the obtained control instruction, the system will control the gimbal camera to move in the direction according to the instruction, so as to realize accurate shooting angle adjustment.

[0065] The gimbal camera and the unmanned aerial vehicle host can be connected through physical buckling and interface (contact type interface supporting USB protocol). The connection detection is to detect whether the interface is plugged in.

[0066] The gimbal camera is physically connected to the handheld controller in handle mode. The drone is temporarily inactive, but the gimbal displays the footage it captures. The controller's remote sensing and touch controls control the gimbal's movements (the drone's remote sensing function is unresponsive). In this mode, the controller provides power to the gimbal, and data transmitted from the gimbal can be transmitted to other devices via the controller's wireless module.

[0067] The gimbal camera is physically connected to the drone in drone mode. When the controller is powered on, the drone automatically searches for the controller and connects, switching to remote control mode. In this mode, the drone powers the gimbal, while the controller uses its own internal battery. The gimbal transmits images to the drone via Type-C, and the drone transmits images to the controller via wireless. The controller displays the live feed. The controller is remotely controlled using two remote sensors (one for the drone and one for the gimbal).

[0068] See also Figure 4 , Figure 4 Schematic diagram of different user interfaces provided by the embodiment of the present application. Figure 4 (a) shows the handheld mode interface, which is displayed on the display screen of the handheld controller. The handheld mode interface may include the following information:

[0069] Shooting picture of the gimbal camera: Display the picture shot by the gimbal camera in real time, making it convenient for users to check the shooting effect.

[0070] Controller battery level: Displays the current battery level of the controller and reminds users to charge it in time.

[0071] Shooting parameters: Displays the current shooting parameters, such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.

[0072] Picture adjustment parameters: Provides picture adjustment options such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc., so that users can adjust according to shooting needs.

[0073] When connected to a drone, the system will power the gimbal camera through the connector. If connected to a drone, the system will step down the drone's DC voltage to power the gimbal camera, ensuring a stable and secure power supply.

[0074] The system will acquire the shooting data of the gimbal camera, including image and video data, and then transmit the shooting data back to the handheld controller through a wireless connection, so that users can view and manage the shooting content on the handheld controller.

[0075] In the user interface of the corresponding handheld controller, Figure 4 (b) shows the drone mode interface, which is displayed on the display screen of the handheld controller. The drone mode interface contains the following information:

[0076] Camera shooting screen: Real-time display of the camera shooting screen, convenient for users to view the shooting effect.

[0077] Handle power: Display the current power status of the handheld handle, reminding users to charge in time.

[0078] Shooting parameters: Display the relevant parameters of the current shooting, such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.

[0079] Picture adjustment parameters: Provide picture adjustment options such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc., to facilitate users to adjust according to the shooting needs.

[0080] Drone power: Display the current power status of the drone, reminding users to pay attention to flight safety.

[0081] Drone attitude: Display the current attitude information of the drone, such as flight height, pitch angle, yaw angle, etc., to help users better control the flight state of the drone.

[0082] In a feasible implementation, after detecting the electrical connection of the gimbal camera corresponding to the plug-in part, different power supply modes can be adopted according to the host type, specifically:

[0083] If the host type is a drone, the DC voltage of the drone is stepped down to supply power to the gimbal camera.

[0084] If the host type is a handheld handle, the power supply mode of the handheld handle is set to supply power to the gimbal camera.

[0085] When the drone host supplies power, when the gimbal camera is connected to the drone host, the DC voltage of the drone is automatically stepped down to supply power to the gimbal camera, ensuring the stability and safety of power supply.

[0086] When the handheld handle supplies power, when the gimbal camera is connected to the handheld handle, the gimbal camera is supplied with power according to the preset power supply mode. Users can adjust the power supply mode according to actual needs to meet different use scenarios.

[0087] It can be seen that the embodiment can automatically identify the type of connected host, without the need for manual setting by the user, thereby improving the convenience of use. Meanwhile, different operation logics are performed according to the type of connected host, thereby ensuring efficient and flexible shooting control in different use scenarios. On this basis, customized user interfaces are provided for different host types, facilitating the user to operate and manage according to actual needs. In addition, the above embodiment provides a stable power supply management scheme, which can ensure the normal work of the gimbal camera whether the unmanned aerial vehicle host or the handheld handle is connected. Through the unmanned aerial vehicle host, the shooting data can be transmitted back to the handheld handle in real time, facilitating the user to view and manage the shooting content, and improving the efficiency of data management.

[0088] Referring to Figure 5 , Figure 5 A control system structure schematic diagram of a gimbal camera system provided by the embodiment of the application, the system comprising:

[0089] A host type determination module configured to determine the type of host connected to the gimbal camera when detecting electrical connection of the gimbal camera to the plug-in part;

[0090] A handle end control module configured to, if the host type is a handheld handle, acquire a control instruction of the handheld handle, and control directional movement of the gimbal camera based on the control instruction;

[0091] An unmanned aerial vehicle end control module configured to, if the host type is an unmanned aerial vehicle host, supply power to the gimbal camera through the plug-in part, and acquire camera data of the gimbal camera, and transmit the camera data back to the handheld handle through wireless connection with the handheld handle.

[0092] Based on the above embodiment, as a preferred embodiment, further comprising:

[0093] A user interface adjustment module configured to call a corresponding user interface type diagram according to the host type, and display the user interface type diagram on the handheld handle; wherein, if the host type is a handheld handle, the corresponding user interface type diagram is a handheld mode interface, and the handheld mode interface comprises a shooting picture of the gimbal camera, handle power, shooting parameters and picture adjustment parameters;

[0094] If the host type is an unmanned aerial vehicle host, the corresponding user interface type diagram is an unmanned aerial vehicle mode interface, and the unmanned aerial vehicle mode interface comprises a shooting picture of the gimbal camera, handle power, shooting parameters, picture adjustment parameters, unmanned aerial vehicle power and unmanned aerial vehicle attitude.

[0095] Based on the above embodiment, as a preferred embodiment, further comprising:

[0096] The power supply configuration module is configured to supply power to the gimbal camera by reducing a direct current voltage of the host if the host type is a drone, and supply power to the gimbal camera by setting a power supply mode of the host if the host type is a handheld handle.

[0097] The application further provides an embodiment of a computer readable storage medium. The computer readable storage medium stores a computer program. The computer program is executed by a processor to implement the steps of the method described in the above method embodiments.

[0098] It can be understood that if the method in the above embodiments is implemented in the form of a software function unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solutions of the present application, essentially or say the part that contributes to the prior art, or the whole or part of the technical solutions can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium, and executes all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present application. The foregoing storage medium includes: a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various media that can store program codes.

[0099] The computer readable storage medium provided in the embodiment includes the method mentioned above, and the effects are the same as above.

[0100] The application further provides an electronic device, referring to Figure 6 , the structural diagram of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, as Figure 6 shown, can include a processor 1410 and a memory 1420.

[0101] The processor 1410 can include one or more processing cores, such as a 4-core processor, an 8-core processor, and the like. The processor 1410 can be implemented in at least one of a hardware form of a DSP (Digital Signal Processing), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), a PLA (Programmable Logic Array). The processor 1410 can also include a main processor and a coprocessor, the main processor being a processor for processing data in an awake state, also known as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and the coprocessor being a low-power processor for processing data in a standby state. In some embodiments, the processor 1410 can be integrated with a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) that is responsible for rendering and drawing the content to be displayed by the display screen. In some embodiments, the processor 1410 can also include an AI (Artificial Intelligence) processor for processing machine learning-related computing operations.

[0102] The memory 1420 can include one or more computer-readable storage media that can be non-transitory. The memory 1420 can also include a high-speed random access memory, and a non-volatile memory such as one or more disk storage devices, flash storage devices. In this embodiment, the memory 1420 is at least used to store the following computer program 1421, wherein the computer program is loaded and executed by the processor 1410, and can implement the related steps in the method executed by the electronic device side disclosed in any of the preceding embodiments. In addition, the resources stored by the memory 1420 can also include an operating system 1422 and data 1423, and the storage mode can be temporary storage or permanent storage. The operating system 1422 can include Windows, Linux, Android, and the like.

[0103] In some embodiments, the electronic device can also include a display screen 1430, an input / output interface 1440, a communication interface 1450, a sensor 1460, a power supply 1470, and a communication bus 1480.

[0104] Of course, Figure 6 The structure of the electronic device shown does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device in the embodiments of the present application, and in actual applications, the electronic device can include more or fewer components than those shown, or some components can be combined. Figure 6 ​

[0105] The various embodiments described in the specification are presented for the purpose of illustration and description. Each of the embodiments highlights a different aspect of the application, and the embodiments are not mutually exclusive. For the system provided by the embodiments, since it corresponds to the method provided by the embodiments, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts are referred to the method part for description.

[0106] The principles and implementations of the present application are described herein with specific examples. The above description of the embodiments is only used to help understand the method of the present application and its core idea. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the principles of the present application, the present application can be improved and modified in several ways, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0107] It should also be noted that in the specification, the relationship terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between the entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "contain" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or equipment including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, article or equipment. Without more limitations, the element defined by the statement "including a" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or equipment including the element.

Claims

1. A gimbal camera system, comprising: The gimbal camera comprises at least one plug-in part and no internal power supply, and the plug-in part is provided with a physical buckle and a plurality of contacts. The unmanned aerial vehicle host detachably connected with the gimbal camera through the plug-in part comprises a microcontroller and a first wireless communication module, and is used for data interaction with the gimbal camera through the contacts when the handheld handle is not connected with the gimbal camera, and data transmission to the handheld handle through the first wireless communication module and a second wireless communication module. The handheld handle detachably connected with the gimbal camera through the plug-in part comprises a display screen and the second wireless communication module, and is used for power supply for the gimbal camera and control of the direction movement of the gimbal camera. The unmanned aerial vehicle host is provided with a step-down circuit module, and the step-down circuit module is used for power supply for the gimbal camera after voltage reduction.

2. The gimbal camera system of claim 1, wherein, The step-down circuit module comprises a first load switch and a step-down circuit, the first load switch is used for controlling the power supply on-off based on an enable signal, and the step-down circuit comprises a DC-DC converter, and the DC-DC converter is used for reducing the output voltage through an input-output capacitor and a voltage dividing resistor.

3. The gimbal camera system of claim 2, wherein, The handheld handle is internally provided with a charging protocol controller chip and a front-end integrated circuit, and the charging protocol controller chip is used for identifying the charging protocol of the gimbal camera.

4. The gimbal camera system of claim 1, wherein, When the electrical connection of the plug-in part corresponding to the gimbal camera is detected, the type of the host connected with the gimbal camera is determined.

5. A control method of a gimbal camera system, the method comprising: If the host type is a handheld handle, the control instruction of the handheld handle is acquired, and the direction movement of the gimbal camera is controlled based on the control instruction. If the host type is an unmanned aerial vehicle host, the gimbal camera is powered through the plug-in part, and the camera data of the gimbal camera is acquired and transmitted to the handheld handle through wireless connection with the handheld handle. After the type of the host connected with the gimbal camera is determined, the following steps are further included: According to the host type, a corresponding user interface type diagram is called, and the user interface type diagram is displayed on the handheld handle.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized by If the host type is a handheld handle, the corresponding user interface type diagram is a handheld mode interface, and the handheld mode interface comprises a shooting picture of the gimbal camera, a handle power, a shooting parameter and a picture adjustment parameter. If the host type is an unmanned aerial vehicle host, the corresponding user interface type diagram is an unmanned aerial vehicle mode interface, and the unmanned aerial vehicle mode interface comprises a shooting picture of the gimbal camera, a handle power, a shooting parameter, a picture adjustment parameter, an unmanned aerial vehicle power and an unmanned aerial vehicle attitude. After the electrical connection of the plug-in part corresponding to the gimbal camera is detected, the following steps are further included: If the host type is an unmanned aerial vehicle, the direct current voltage of the unmanned aerial vehicle is reduced and used for power supply for the gimbal camera.

7. The control method according to claim 5, characterized by, If the host type is a handheld handle, the handheld handle is powered after the power supply mode of the handheld handle is set. The host type determination module is used for determining the type of the host connected with the gimbal camera when the electrical connection of the plug-in part corresponding to the gimbal camera is detected. The handle end control module is used for acquiring the control instruction of the handheld handle if the host type is a handheld handle, and controlling the direction movement of the gimbal camera based on the control instruction.

8. A control system of a gimbal camera system, characterized in that, ​ ​ ​ The unmanned aerial vehicle end control module is configured to, if the host type is an unmanned aerial vehicle host, supply power to the gimbal camera through the plug-in part, acquire camera data of the gimbal camera, and return the camera data to the handheld handle through wireless connection with the handheld handle.

9. An electronic device, comprising: The application relates to a computer program product comprising: a memory for storing a computer program; a processor for executing the computer program to implement the steps of the method according to any one of claims 5 to 7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer program is stored on the computer readable storage medium and is executed to implement the steps of the method according to any one of claims 5 to 7.

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