Observation device for closestool and closestool

Abstract

An observation device for a toilet bowl and the toilet bowl, the observation device comprising: a base for mounting on the toilet bowl; the image acquisition module is supported on the base and comprises an acquisition rod and a camera arranged on the acquisition rod, and the acquisition rod is provided with a moving structure capable of being driven and driving the acquisition rod to stretch out and draw back and a rotating structure capable of being driven and driving the acquisition rod to rotate to switch the acquisition angle of the camera. And the observation device can dynamically acquire images in multiple directions of contents in the closestool and the hip area of a human body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This article relates to bathroom technology, and more particularly to an observation device for a toilet and a toilet. Background Technology

[0002] Existing toilets typically integrate monitoring modules (such as cameras and sensors) for health detection, used to observe user excrement. For example, in products from companies like TOTO and Kohler, the monitoring module is usually fixed in a specific location within the toilet bowl, which causes some problems.

[0003] Because the camera is fixed, it can only capture images from a single, fixed perspective, making it impossible to comprehensively and clearly capture the shape, color, and quantity of excrement, or the health status of specific areas of the user's buttocks. Furthermore, different users have different body shapes, toilet postures, and observation needs (e.g., sometimes focusing on excrement, sometimes on specific areas of the buttocks skin), and a fixed observation module cannot meet these personalized needs. A fixed perspective can also create blind spots due to toilet structure (such as bends or edges) or the position of the excrement itself, resulting in incomplete image information and affecting the accuracy of subsequent health analyses. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an observation device and toilet for use in a toilet, which can dynamically acquire images of the contents of the toilet and the buttocks area of ​​a human body from multiple angles.

[0005] This application provides an observation device for use in a toilet, comprising: Base, used for installation on the toilet; An image acquisition module is supported on the base and includes an acquisition rod and a camera mounted on the acquisition rod. The acquisition rod has a moving structure that can be driven to extend and retract to switch the acquisition position of the camera, and a rotating structure that can be driven to rotate to switch the acquisition angle of the camera.

[0006] In one exemplary embodiment, the acquisition rod includes a rod base and a rod body rotatably mounted on the front end of the rod base and extending forward from the front end of the rod base; The outer wall of the rod base is provided with a spur gear assembly extending along the axial direction of the collecting rod, and the rod body is provided with a rotating gear assembly; the spur gear assembly forms the moving structure, and the rotating gear assembly forms the rotating structure.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, the spur gear assembly includes a spur gear disposed on the rod seat and extending along the axial direction of the collecting rod, and a rotating gear that engages with the spur gear for transmission. The rotating gear assembly includes an internal gear and an external gear that engages with the internal gear for transmission and is connected to the rod body.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment, the base and the rod seat are provided with guide structures that cooperate with each other to guide the movement of the rod seat; The guiding structure includes a guide block and a guide groove respectively disposed on the base and the rod seat, wherein the guide block and / or the guide groove extend along the axial direction of the acquisition rod.

[0009] In one exemplary embodiment, the camera is located at the front end of the pole and has a viewing window, which is tilted towards a downward viewing direction.

[0010] In one exemplary embodiment, the camera includes an optical sensor and a plurality of infrared light sources disposed around the optical sensor; The plurality of infrared light sources are configured to be turned on when the optical sensor is working, to provide supplemental lighting to the surrounding environment.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment, the observation device further includes a first drive mechanism for driving the movement of the movable structure and a second drive mechanism for driving the movement of the rotating structure; The first drive mechanism uses a first drive motor, and the second drive mechanism uses a second drive motor.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment, the second drive motor is housed within the cavity of the acquisition rod; the observation device further includes a waterproof housing that covers the second drive motor.

[0013] In one exemplary embodiment, the observation device further includes a drive module electrically connected to the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism, the drive module being configured to: In response to a stool condition detection command, the camera is controlled to perform an image acquisition action in a first posture; in the first posture, the camera is supported by the acquisition rod pointing downwards into the toilet bowl cavity; In response to the perianal detection command, the acquisition rod controls the camera to perform image acquisition in the second posture; in the second posture, the acquisition rod supports the camera so that it is pointed at the human buttock area.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment, before the step of controlling the camera to perform the image acquisition action, the method further includes controlling the acquisition rod to perform a first posture, including: controlling the acquisition rod to penetrate into the pelvic cavity of the toilet a predetermined distance, or maintaining an initial position.

[0015] In one exemplary embodiment, prior to the step of controlling the camera to perform the image acquisition action, the method further includes controlling the acquisition stick to perform a second posture, including: After the sampling rod is inserted into the pelvic cavity of the toilet a predetermined distance, the sampling rod is rotated by a predetermined angle; or after the sampling rod is rotated by a predetermined angle, the sampling rod is inserted into the pelvic cavity of the toilet a predetermined distance.

[0016] In one exemplary embodiment, the base has a guide sleeve at its front end for the front end of the collection rod to pass through, the base has support pads on both sides for supporting the toilet, and the base has an installation connector at its bottom that can be installed in conjunction with the toilet.

[0017] This application also provides a toilet, including: a toilet body and an observation device as described in any of the above embodiments, installed on the toilet body.

[0018] This application also provides an observation method for the observation device as described in any of the above embodiments, the method comprising: In response to the perianal detection command, the acquisition rod, in a first posture, controls the camera to perform an image acquisition action; in the first posture, the acquisition rod supports the camera so that it points downwards into the toilet bowl cavity; In response to a stool detection command, the acquisition rod controls the camera to perform an image acquisition action in a second posture; in the second posture, the acquisition rod supports the camera so that it is pointed towards the human buttock area.

[0019] In one exemplary embodiment, before the step of controlling the camera to perform the image acquisition action, the method further includes controlling the acquisition rod to perform a first posture, including: controlling the acquisition rod to penetrate into the pelvic cavity of the toilet a predetermined distance, or maintaining an initial position.

[0020] In one exemplary embodiment, prior to the step of controlling the camera to perform the image acquisition action, the method further includes controlling the acquisition stick to perform a second posture, including: After the sampling rod is inserted into the pelvic cavity of the toilet a predetermined distance, the sampling rod is rotated by a predetermined angle; or after the sampling rod is rotated by a predetermined angle, the sampling rod is inserted into the pelvic cavity of the toilet a predetermined distance.

[0021] The observation device in this embodiment of the application is equipped with a collection rod that integrates a camera. The collection rod has a movable structure that can be driven to extend and retract, and a rotating structure that can be driven to rotate and switch the collection angle of the camera. This allows for flexible adjustment of the camera's observation angle and position, thereby acquiring more comprehensive and accurate image information.

[0022] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the following description, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the application. Other advantages of this application can be realized and obtained by means of the embodiments described in the description and the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings are used to provide an understanding of the technical solutions of this application and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain the technical solutions of this application and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of this application.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view along the axial direction of the observation device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is an overall perspective view of the observation device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the observation device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the image acquisition module of the observation device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a top view of the observation device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view along the BB direction; Figure 7 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction; Figure 8 This is a radial cross-sectional view of the rod holder of the observation device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view along the axial direction of the rod holder of the observation device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of point e; Figure 11 This is a perspective view of a toilet according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 12 for Figure 11 A magnified view of point E; Figure 13 for Figure 11 Side sectional view; Figure 14 This is a flowchart of the observation method of the observation apparatus according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure label: Observation device 100; base 1; image acquisition module 2; acquisition rod 21; rod body 21A; rod base 21B; moving structure 210A; rotating structure 210B; camera 22; PCB module 23; outer cover 2210; fixing frame 2211; optical module 2212; viewing window S; transparent lens 2213; lens module G1; optical sensor G2; infrared light source G3; mounting groove V; sleeve 211; cylindrical base 212; receiving groove 2120 First set of screws K1; First drive mechanism 31; Second drive mechanism 32; Spur gear 312; Rotating gear 313; Guide block 3010; Internal gear 322; External gear 323; Bearing 324; Second set of screws K2; Housing 301; Waterproof sleeve 302; Plug 3021; ​​Mounting plate 3210; Fixed process hole 3022; Mounting connector 10; Support platform 11; Cavity 12; Guide groove 13; Guide sleeve opening 14; Support pad 15; Toilet M; Toilet body 200; Back seat 201; Basin 202; Window 203. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This application describes several embodiments, but these descriptions are exemplary and not limiting, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more embodiments and implementations are possible within the scope of the embodiments described herein. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the drawings and discussed in the detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are also possible. Unless specifically limited, any feature or element of any embodiment may be used in combination with, or may replace, any feature or element of any other embodiment.

[0027] This application includes and contemplates combinations of features and elements known to those skilled in the art. The embodiments, features, and elements disclosed in this application can also be combined with any conventional features or elements to form unique inventive solutions. Any feature or element of any embodiment can also be combined with features or elements from other inventive solutions to form another unique inventive solution. Therefore, it should be understood that any feature shown and / or discussed in this application can be implemented individually or in any suitable combination. Therefore, the embodiments are not limited except by the limitations imposed by the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the appended claims.

[0028] Furthermore, in describing representative embodiments, the specification may have presented methods and / or processes as a specific sequence of steps. However, the method or process should not be limited to the specific order of steps described herein, to the extent that it does not depend on such a specific order. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, other sequences of steps are also possible. Therefore, the specific order of steps set forth in the specification should not be construed as a limitation of the claims. Moreover, the claims concerning the method and / or process should not be limited to the steps performed in the written order, and those skilled in the art will readily understand that these orders can be varied and still remain within the spirit and scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0029] like Figures 1-10 As shown, the observation device 100 of this application embodiment is used for installation on the toilet M (see Figure 1). Figures 11-13 It can observe excrement inside the toilet bowl and specific areas of the human buttocks to assess and provide alerts about the user's health status.

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the observation device 100 for a toilet according to an embodiment of this application includes: a base 1 and an image acquisition module 2 supported on the base 1. The base 1 allows the observation device 100 to be installed on the toilet (see figure). Figure 11 ).

[0031] The image acquisition module 2 includes an acquisition rod 21 and a camera 22 disposed on the acquisition rod 21. The acquisition rod 21 has a moving structure 210A that can be driven to extend and retract to switch the acquisition position of the camera 22, and a rotating structure 210B that can be driven to rotate to switch the acquisition angle of the camera 22.

[0032] The observation device 100 of this application embodiment is provided with a collection rod 21 integrating a camera 22. The collection rod 21 has a moving structure 210A that can be driven to extend and retract to switch the collection position of the camera 22 and a rotating structure 210B that can be driven to rotate to switch the collection angle of the camera 22. This allows for flexible adjustment of the observation angle and position of the camera 22 to obtain more comprehensive and accurate image information.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the image acquisition module 2 also includes a PCB module 23 housed in the cavity of the acquisition rod 21, and the camera 22 is assembled at the front end of the acquisition rod 21 and electrically connected to the PCB module 23.

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 3As shown, the data acquisition rod 21 includes a rod base 21B and a rod body 21A rotatably mounted on the front end of the rod base 21B and extending forward from the front end of the rod base 21B. The outer wall of the rod base 21B is provided with a spur gear assembly extending axially along the data acquisition rod 21, and the rod body 21B is provided with a rotating gear assembly. The spur gear assembly forms a moving structure 210A, and the rotating gear assembly forms a rotating structure 201B.

[0035] like Figure 3 , Figure 6 As shown, the spur gear assembly includes a spur gear 312 disposed on the rod base 21B and extending axially along the collecting rod 21, and a rotating gear 313 that meshes with the spur gear 312 for transmission. Figure 3 , Figure 7 As shown, the rotating gear assembly includes an internal gear 322 and an external gear 323 that engages with the internal gear 322 for transmission and is connected to the rod body 21A.

[0036] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the observation device 100 also includes a first drive mechanism 31 for driving the moving structure 210A and a second drive mechanism 32 for driving the rotating structure 210B. In this embodiment, the first drive mechanism 31 uses a first drive motor, the second drive mechanism 32 uses a second drive motor, the first drive mechanism 31 is connected to a rotating gear 313, and the second drive mechanism 32 is connected to an internal gear 322.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, a support platform 11 supporting the first drive mechanism 31 is provided on the side of the base 1. A spur gear 312 is located at the bottom of the rod seat 21B, and a rotating gear 313 is rotatably located in the cavity 12 of the base 1. The first drive mechanism 31 is located on one side of the rod seat 21B and is fixed to the side of the base 1 by screws (not shown). The first drive mechanism 31 is housed in the rod seat 21B and connected to the rear end of the rod body 21A via a rotating gear assembly.

[0038] During operation, the first drive mechanism 31 drives the rotating gear 313 to rotate, which in turn drives the spur gear 312 to move linearly, thereby driving the rod base 21B to reciprocate linearly, realizing the extension and retraction of the acquisition rod 21, and changing the acquisition position of the camera 22 (see reference). Figure 2 (The straight arrow in the middle indicates the direction). The second drive motor 311 can drive the internal gear 322 to rotate, the internal gear 322 drives the external gear 323 to rotate, and then the external gear 323 drives the rod 21A to rotate, thereby switching the acquisition direction of the camera 22 (see...). Figure 2 The rotating arrow at the end indicates the direction.

[0039] The first drive mechanism 31 and the second drive mechanism 32 of the observation device 100 in this application embodiment can work independently or in combination to achieve different working modes, such as observation of excrement in toilet M and observation of the human buttock area.

[0040] like Figure 3 , Figure 7 As shown, the base 1 and the rod seat 21B are provided with guide structures that cooperate with each other and guide the telescopic movement of the rod seat 21B. The guide structure includes guide blocks 3010 and guide grooves 13 provided on the base 1 and the rod seat 21B. The guide blocks 3010 and guide grooves 13 extend along the axial direction of the collecting rod 21. The guide blocks 3010 include a pair provided on both sides of the rod seat 21B, and correspondingly, the guide grooves 13 include a pair provided on both sides of the base 1.

[0041] When the first drive mechanism 31 drives the rod seat 21B to move linearly, the guide block 3010 of the rod seat 21B slides in the guide groove 13 to position the rod seat 21B, keep the rod seat 21B moving stably, and prevent the rod seat 21B from deviating during the movement.

[0042] The observation device 100 in this embodiment further includes a drive module (not shown), which is electrically connected to the first drive mechanism 31 and the second drive mechanism 32. The drive module is configured as follows: In response to the stool condition detection command, in the first position of the acquisition rod 21, the camera 22 is controlled to perform an image acquisition action; in the first position, the acquisition rod 21 supports the camera 22 so that it points to the bottom of the inner cavity of the toilet M; In response to the perianal detection command, the acquisition rod 21 controls the camera 22 to perform image acquisition in the second posture; in the second posture, the acquisition rod 21 supports the camera 22 so that it is pointing towards the human buttock area.

[0043] Before the step of controlling the camera 22 to perform the image acquisition action, the method further includes controlling the acquisition rod 21 to perform a first posture, including: controlling the acquisition rod 21 to penetrate into the pelvic cavity of the toilet M by a predetermined distance, or to maintain the initial position.

[0044] In one exemplary embodiment, when a user needs to detect the state of their stool, they can control the acquisition rod 21 of the observation device 100 to extend into the pelvic cavity of the toilet M via a command. The camera 22 then faces downwards towards the pelvic cavity to acquire images, and retracts after acquisition. In another exemplary embodiment, the observation device 100 can acquire images of the lower part of the pelvic cavity of the toilet M from its initial position during installation, so it is not necessary to control the extension and retraction of the rod 21A. In this mode, the camera 22 needs to be turned to face downwards towards the pelvic cavity of the toilet M, generally at the initial position of the camera 22.

[0045] Before the step of controlling the camera 22 to perform the image acquisition action, the method further includes controlling the acquisition rod 21 to perform a second posture, including: controlling the acquisition rod 21 to penetrate into the pelvic cavity of the toilet M by a predetermined distance, and then controlling the acquisition rod 21 to rotate by a predetermined angle; or controlling the acquisition rod 21 to rotate by a predetermined angle, and then controlling the acquisition rod 22 to penetrate into the pelvic cavity of the toilet M by a predetermined distance.

[0046] When the camera 22 is initially facing downwards, and the user needs to perform anal examination, they can control the rod 21A of the observation device 100 to extend forward a certain distance via command, and then rotate the camera 22 upwards towards the anal area. Alternatively, the camera 22 can be rotated upwards towards the anal area first, and then the rod 21A of the observation device 100 can be controlled to extend forward a certain distance.

[0047] The driving module in this application embodiment may include a processor and a memory. The processor can execute the operations of collecting perianal and stool characteristics stored in the memory. The stool characteristics described in this application embodiment may include the collection of shape, color, area, and other states.

[0048] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the rod body 21A includes a sleeve 211 and a cylindrical seat 212 housed within the sleeve 211. The sleeve 211 of the acquisition rod 21 and the outer cover 2210 of the camera 22 are physically assembled by a positioning pin (not shown) and a snap-fit ​​structure (not labeled). The external gear 323 is locked to the rear end of the cylindrical seat 212 of the rod body 21B by a second set of screws K2. The rotating structure also includes a bearing 324 disposed within the rod body 21B and sleeved on the rear end of the cylindrical seat 212 of the rod body 21B.

[0049] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the camera 22 includes an outer cover 2210, a mounting bracket 2211 housed within the outer cover 2210, and an optical module 2212 mounted on the mounting bracket 2211. The outer cover 2210 has a viewing window S, which is tilted towards a downward viewing direction. The optical module 2212 is positioned corresponding to the viewing window S, thereby enabling the camera 22 to capture images of the area below, which can correspond to the area of ​​excrement in the toilet M.

[0050] The viewing window S is equipped with a perspective lens 2213, which can be fixed to the outer cover 2210 by adhesive. The front end of the outer cover 2210 of the camera 22 has an inclined surface Y that is tilted in the upward direction. The inclined surface Y can be flush with the window 203 of the toilet M after the observation device 100 is installed in the toilet M, so as to maintain the aesthetics of the toilet M.

[0051] like Figure 4As shown, the optical module 2212 includes a lens module G1, an optical sensor G2 disposed on the lens module G1, and multiple infrared light sources G3 disposed around the optical sensor G2. The lens module G1 includes a lens, a motor, a filter, and a photosensitive chip, etc. Specific functions can be found in existing technologies and will not be elaborated here. The mounting bracket 2211 has a mounting groove V, and the optical module 2212 is fastened to the mounting groove V of the mounting bracket 2211 by bottom adhesion and a tight fit of its outer edge. The optical sensor G2 is used for observation, and the multiple infrared light sources G3 are configured to turn on when the optical sensor G2 is working to provide supplemental lighting to the surrounding environment, thereby improving the dark environment inside the toilet M.

[0052] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the cylindrical base 212 has a receiving groove 2120, and the PCB module 23 is fixed in the receiving groove 2120 of the cylindrical base 212 by the first set of screws K1. Both the cylindrical base 212 and the fixing bracket 2211 are pre-designed with guide posts and screw connection holes (unlabeled). The guide posts can replace some screws and increase the ease of installation, enabling quick positioning of the PCB module 23 to the cylindrical base 212 and the fixing bracket 2211 to the cylindrical base 212 before fixing with screws or other fasteners. After the PCB module 23 is installed in the cylindrical base 212, glue is poured into the inside of the cylindrical base 212, and polyurethane (PU) encapsulation is applied together with the PCB module 23 to facilitate the hardware's operation in long-term high temperature and high humidity environments.

[0053] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the rod holder 21B includes a housing 301 with a rear opening and a waterproof sleeve 302 housed in the housing 301 and sealing the opening. The second drive motor 32 is installed in the waterproof sleeve 302, and the waterproof sleeve 302 can waterproof and seal the second drive motor 32.

[0054] The waterproof housing 302 has a rear opening and a plug 3021 to seal the rear opening. The waterproof housing 302 as a whole can be used to seal the rear opening of the outer shell 301, thus waterproofing the second drive mechanism 321. The shaft of the internal gear 322 is tightly fitted with the shaft of the second drive motor 32. The waterproof housing 302 is positioned and meshes with the internal gear 322 through the guide groove inside the outer shell 301. The cylinder seat 212, bearing 324, external gear 323, and outer shell 301 are fixed by the second set of screws K2.

[0055] like Figures 8-10 The second drive mechanism 32 is eccentrically positioned within the rod seat 21B. Mounting plates 3210 are provided on both sides of the second drive mechanism 32, and the mounting plates 3210 are laser-welded to the motor housing. The waterproof casing 302 has a fixing process hole 3022, which is either T-shaped or an inverted design.

[0056] When installing the second drive mechanism 32, external force is required to press and rotate the tail of the second drive mechanism 32 to push the mounting plate of the second drive mechanism 32 into the "T"-shaped design. Under pressure, the waterproof sleeve 302 deforms outward (the gap widens). When the mounting plate 3210 of the second drive mechanism 32 enters the "T"-shaped design of the waterproof sleeve 302, or simply as an inverted snap, the waterproof sleeve 302 automatically resets without further compression or deformation. This solves the problem of fixing and shifting the second drive mechanism 32, making it suitable for use in confined spaces. The front end of the external shaft of the second drive mechanism 32 has a flat notch design, and the shaft of the external gear 323 also has a flat notch for tight fit.

[0057] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the front end of the base 1 is provided with a guide sleeve 14 for the front end of the collection rod 21 to pass through, and the bottom of the base 11 is provided with a supporting soft pad 15. The supporting soft pad 15 is configured to support the base 1 on the toilet M when the base 1 is installed, thereby buffering and reducing vibration. Figure 6 As shown, the bottom of the base 1 is provided with a mounting joint 10 for installation with the joint provided with the toilet M.

[0058] like Figures 11-13 As shown, this application embodiment provides a toilet M, which can be a sit-down toilet or a squat toilet. The toilet M includes: a toilet body 200 and an observation device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments, installed on the toilet body 200. The observation device 100 is located on the rear seat 201 of the toilet body 200, and the rear seat 201 has a window 203 for the observation device 100 to extend from.

[0059] In its initial state, the observation device 100 is mounted on the rear seat 201, and the camera 22 of the acquisition rod 21 is tilted towards a downward direction, with a field of view of approximately 120 degrees. Figure 13 The image acquisition range covers an area F below the basin 202 (with a coverage area of ​​approximately 100 degrees), thus maximizing the observation of excrement within the basin. When adjusting the viewing angle for image acquisition, the acquisition rod 21 of the observation device 100 can be extended into the basin 202 and / or the acquisition rod 21 can be rotated to change the position of the camera 22.

[0060] When it is necessary to acquire images of a specific area of ​​the user's buttocks, the rod 21A of the observation device 100 is extended into the pelvic body 202, and the rod 21A is rotated to change the orientation of the camera 22 toward the specific area of ​​the user's buttocks. Once the acquisition is complete, the observation device 100 is retracted to its initial position. The tilted viewing window S of the camera 22 allows it to detect specific areas of the buttocks, such as the perianal area, even after the camera 22 has been rotated 180 degrees.

[0061] The observation device 100 of this application embodiment is designed to enable observation of the location of excrement in the pelvis 202, and also to meet the requirement of observation of specific areas of the buttocks after a person sits down.

[0062] like Figure 14 As shown, this application embodiment also provides an observation method for the observation device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments, including the following operations: S1. In response to the stool condition detection command, with the acquisition rod 21 in the first position, the camera 22 is controlled to perform an image acquisition action; in the first position, the acquisition rod 21 supports the camera 22 so that it points to the bottom of the inner cavity of the toilet M; S2. In response to the perianal detection command, the acquisition rod 21 controls the camera 22 to perform image acquisition in the second posture; in the second posture, the acquisition rod 21 supports the camera 22 so that it points towards the human buttock area.

[0063] Before the operation of "controlling the camera 22 to perform image acquisition" in S1, the method also includes controlling the acquisition rod 21 to perform a first posture, including: controlling the acquisition rod 21 to penetrate into the pelvic cavity of the toilet M by a predetermined distance, or to maintain the initial position.

[0064] Before the operation of "controlling camera 22 to perform image acquisition" in S2, the second posture of the acquisition lever 21 is also included, including: After the acquisition rod 21 is inserted into the pelvic cavity of the toilet M by a predetermined distance, the acquisition rod 21 is rotated by a predetermined angle; or after the acquisition rod 21 is rotated by a predetermined angle, the acquisition rod 21 is inserted into the pelvic cavity of the toilet M by a predetermined distance.

[0065] The observation device 100 of this application embodiment can realize multi-dimensional movement, thereby achieving flexible image acquisition, and can automatically detect the user's perianal area and collect images of stool, etc.

[0066] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0067] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0068] In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise expressly and specifically limited.

[0069] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0070] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0071] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0072] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A viewing device for application to a toilet, characterised in that, The utility model relates to a kind of toilet image acquisition device, including: Base for installing in closestool; Image acquisition module is supported in the base, and it include acquisition pole and camera arranged in the acquisition pole, the acquisition pole has the movement structure that can be driven and drive the acquisition pole telescopic switching the camera acquisition position and the rotating structure that can be driven and drive the acquisition pole rotation switching the camera's acquisition angle.

2. The viewing device of claim 1, wherein, The acquisition pole includes pole seat, and rotatable installation is installed in the pole seat and the pole body is extended from the front end of the pole seat forward; The outer wall of the pole seat is provided with a straight gear assembly extending along the axial direction of the acquisition pole, and the pole body is provided with a rotating gear assembly;The straight gear assembly forms the movement structure, and the rotating gear assembly forms the rotating structure.

3. The viewing device of claim 2, wherein, The straight gear assembly includes a straight gear arranged in the pole seat and extending along the axial direction of the acquisition pole, and a rotating gear cooperating with the straight gear for transmission; The rotating gear assembly includes an internal gear, and an external gear cooperating with the internal gear for transmission and connected with the pole body.

4. The viewing device of claim 2, wherein, The base and the pole seat are provided with guiding structure for guiding the movement of the pole seat; The guiding structure includes guiding blocks and guiding grooves arranged on the base and the pole seat respectively, and the guiding blocks and / or the guiding grooves extend along the axial direction of the acquisition pole.

5. The viewing device of claim 2, wherein, The camera is arranged at the front end of the pole seat and provided with a window, and the window is inclined towards the overhead direction.

6. The viewing device of claim 1, wherein, The camera includes an optical sensor and a plurality of infrared light sources arranged around the optical sensor; The plurality of infrared light sources are arranged to be turned on when the optical sensor works to supplement the light of the surrounding environment.

7. Viewing device according to any of claims 1-6, characterized in that It also includes a first driving mechanism for driving the movement of the movement structure and a second driving mechanism for driving the movement of the rotating structure. The first driving mechanism adopts a first driving motor, and the second driving mechanism adopts a second driving motor.

8. The viewing device of claim 7, wherein, The second driving motor is accommodated in the inner cavity of the acquisition pole, and the observation device further includes a waterproof casing covering the second driving motor.

9. The viewing device of claim 8, wherein, It also includes a driving module electrically connected with the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism, and the driving module is configured to: In response to the stool detection instruction, control the camera to perform image acquisition action when the acquisition pole is in the first posture, and in the first posture, the acquisition pole supports the camera to point to the lower part of the closestool cavity; In response to the perianal detection instruction, control the camera to perform image acquisition action when the acquisition pole is in the second posture. In the second posture, the acquisition pole supports the camera to point to the human hip area.

10. The viewing device of claim 8, wherein, Before the step of controlling the camera to perform image acquisition action, it also includes controlling the acquisition pole to perform the first posture, including: controlling the acquisition pole to penetrate into the basin cavity of the closestool by a predetermined distance, or keeping the initial position.

11. The viewing device of claim 8, wherein, Before the step of controlling the camera to perform image acquisition action, it also includes controlling the acquisition pole to perform the second posture, including: controlling the collecting rod to rotate a predetermined angle after the collecting rod is controlled to penetrate into the bowl cavity of the toilet by a predetermined distance; or controlling the collecting rod to penetrate into the bowl cavity of the toilet by a predetermined distance after the collecting rod is controlled to rotate a predetermined angle.

12. The viewing device of any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The front end of the base is provided with a guide sleeve for the front end of the collecting rod to pass through, both sides of the base are provided with support cushions for supporting the toilet, and the bottom of the base is provided with a mounting joint capable of being mounted in cooperation with the toilet.

13. A toilet characterized by The method comprises:

14. A method of viewing according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, The method comprises: In response to a stool detection instruction, the camera is controlled to perform image collection in a first posture of the collecting rod, and the collecting rod supports the camera to point to the lower part of the inner cavity of the toilet in the first posture; In response to a perianal detection instruction, the camera is controlled to perform image collection in a second posture of the collecting rod, and the collecting rod supports the camera to point to the hip region of the human body in the second posture.

15. The viewing method of claim 14, wherein, Before the step of controlling the camera to perform image collection, the collecting rod is controlled to perform a first posture, including: controlling the collecting rod to penetrate into the bowl cavity of the toilet by a predetermined distance, or keeping an initial position.

16. The viewing method of claim 14, wherein, Before the step of controlling the camera to perform image collection, the collecting rod is controlled to perform a second posture, including: controlling the collecting rod to rotate a predetermined angle after the collecting rod is controlled to penetrate into the bowl cavity of the toilet by a predetermined distance; or controlling the collecting rod to penetrate into the bowl cavity of the toilet by a predetermined distance after the collecting rod is controlled to rotate a predetermined angle.

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