A photographing apparatus and a control method thereof

Abstract

This application provides a shooting device and its control method. The shooting device includes: a bracket, including a shielding part; and a main body rotatably connected to the bracket, including a lens module. The main body rotates on the bracket to position the lens module in either a shooting position or a retracted position. The lens module in the retracted position faces the shielding part and is shielded by it. With this structure, the main body and bracket are integrated, eliminating the need to temporarily assemble the main body onto an additional bracket during shooting, thus avoiding complex and cumbersome assembly operations between the main body and the additional bracket, making the shooting device more convenient to use. The bracket also includes a shielding part. The main body rotates on the bracket to position the lens module in the shooting position when working and in the retracted position when not working. The lens module in the retracted position faces the shielding part and is shielded by it, preventing accidental shooting or spying by the lens module and reducing or even eliminating the risk of privacy leakage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of camera technology, specifically to a shooting device and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] Webcams used in video conferencing, live streaming, and other scenarios typically need to be mounted on a stand and placed on a computer, conference display screen, or mobile phone. This method of use is not only complex and cumbersome to operate, but also lacks security protection and poses a risk of privacy leakage, resulting in poor webcam performance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a shooting device that is not only easy to use, but also reduces or even eliminates the risk of privacy leakage, significantly improving the user experience. Furthermore, this application also provides a control method applicable to this shooting device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: A shooting device, comprising: The support frame includes the shielding part; The main body is rotatably connected to the bracket and includes a lens module; The main body rotates on the bracket to position the lens module in either a shooting position or a storage position. The lens module in the storage position faces the blocking part and is blocked by the blocking part.

[0005] Optionally, in the above-mentioned shooting device, the main body is rotatably connected to the bracket via a first hinge, and the blocking part is configured as a part of the bracket and located on the radial side of the first hinge; The first hinge is connected to the eccentric position of the main body, and the main body rotates around the first hinge to bring the lens module to the storage position.

[0006] Optionally, in the above-described shooting device, the shooting device includes a circuit board electrically connected to the lens module, the bracket includes a mounting cavity, and the circuit board is mounted in the mounting cavity.

[0007] Optionally, in the above-mentioned shooting device, the main body is connected to the bracket via a first hinge, the first hinge including a pivot that rotatably connects the main body and the bracket and a housing surrounding the outside of the pivot; The circuit board is electrically connected to the lens module via a flexible electrical connector. The flexible electrical connector, which is connected between the bracket and the main body, passes through the outer shell and has a length allowance for winding around the rotating shaft within the outer shell.

[0008] Optionally, in the above-mentioned shooting device, the bracket includes a first support member and a second support member, the first support member being rotatably connected to the main body via a first hinge, and the second support member being rotatably connected to the first support member via a second hinge; The first support member includes a first part and a second part, and the first hinge is disposed at the connection between the first part and the second part; wherein the first part is connected to the second hinge, and the circuit board is disposed in the mounting cavity of the first part, and the second part is configured as the shielding part.

[0009] Optionally, in the above-mentioned shooting device, both the first hinge and the second hinge are damping hinges, and / or, the second support member is provided with a connection hole.

[0010] Optionally, in the above-described shooting device, the main body includes a housing and the lens module, the first sound recording module, and the power board installed within the housing; wherein, The lens module, the first sound recording module, and the power board are arranged flat inside the housing; The power board is used to supply power to at least the lens module.

[0011] Optionally, in the above-mentioned shooting device, the housing includes: The enclosure is configured as a barrel-shaped structure including annular sidewalls and a bottom wall; Front cover plate, covering the outside of the bottom wall; A front connecting layer is disposed between the bottom wall and the front cover plate, and connects the bottom wall and the front cover plate. The bottom wall, the front connecting layer and the front cover plate are all provided with a first sound receiving hole and a shooting hole. Rear cover plate, covering the opening of the housing; A rear connecting layer is disposed between the opening and the rear cover plate, and connects the opening and the rear cover plate.

[0012] Optionally, in the above-mentioned shooting device, a mounting plate is provided inside the housing, and multiple positioning protrusions are provided on the mounting plate. The lens module, the first sound receiving module, and the power board are all provided with first positioning holes, and multiple second positioning holes are provided on the bottom wall. The positioning protrusions pass through the first positioning hole one by one and are inserted into the second positioning hole one by one, and are fixedly connected to the second positioning hole to realize the clamping and positioning of the lens module, the first sound receiving module and the power board between the mounting plate and the bottom wall.

[0013] Optionally, the above-mentioned shooting device also includes an elastic sleeve fitted onto the power board, the elastic sleeve abutting against the bottom wall.

[0014] Optionally, the aforementioned shooting equipment may also include: The second radio module is disposed in the mounting cavity and electrically connected to the circuit board; The second microphone hole penetrates the cavity wall of the mounting cavity and is correspondingly set with the second microphone module.

[0015] Optionally, in the above-mentioned shooting device, the main body includes a posture sensor, which is used to detect the position of the main body on the bracket.

[0016] A control method is applicable to the aforementioned shooting device, the shooting device including a circuit board and a lens module and an attitude sensor electrically connected to the circuit board, the method being controlled and executed by the circuit board and including the following steps: Receive a first position signal sent when the attitude sensor detects that the main body has moved to the storage position; Receive a first brightness signal sent when the brightness of the image captured by the lens module is less than a preset brightness threshold; In response to receiving the first position signal and the first brightness signal, timing is started; Once the preset time has elapsed, the lens module is powered off.

[0017] Optionally, the above control method further includes the following steps: If the preset duration is not reached, the timing will stop upon receiving the second position signal and / or the second brightness signal. Wherein, the second position signal is the signal emitted by the attitude sensor when it detects that the subject has moved to the shooting position; the second brightness signal is the signal emitted when the brightness of the image captured by the lens module is greater than the brightness threshold.

[0018] The shooting device provided in this application includes a bracket and a main body rotatably connected to the bracket. The main body and the bracket are integrated, so the main body, including the lens module, can be directly supported by the bracket, eliminating the need to temporarily assemble the main body onto an additional bracket during shooting. This avoids the complex and cumbersome assembly operations between the main body and an additional bracket, making the shooting device more convenient to use. The main body is also rotatably mounted on the bracket, allowing the lens module to be positioned in a shooting position during operation and in a retracted position when not in operation. The bracket also includes a shielding part; when the lens module is in the retracted position, it faces and is shielded by the shielding part, preventing accidental shooting or spying by the lens module and reducing or even eliminating the risk of privacy leakage. In summary, this significantly improves the usability of the shooting device. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 An isometric view of the shooting device provided in the embodiments of this application when the bracket is in a folded state and the lens module is in the shooting position.

[0021] Figure 2 This is an isometric view of the shooting equipment with the bracket in a folded state and the lens module in the shooting position, taken from another perspective.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the shooting device when the lens module, which can be flipped down to reach its storage position, is in the shooting position.

[0023] Figure 4 This is an isometric view of the shooting equipment with the bracket in a folded state and the lens module in a stowed position.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a side view of the shooting device when the lens module, which can be flipped upwards to reach the storage position, is in the shooting position.

[0025] Figure 6 This is an isometric view of the shooting equipment with the bracket in the open position and the lens module in the shooting position.

[0026] Figure 7 This is an isometric view of the shooting equipment with the bracket in the open position and the lens module in the shooting position, taken from another perspective.

[0027] Figure 8 This is an isometric view of the shooting device with the main body being a hemispherical structure and the lens module in the shooting position.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the flexible electrical connector passing through the first hinge and the lens module, the first microphone module, and the power board laid out flat.

[0029] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of a structure in which a circuit board is installed within a first part of a first support member of a bracket.

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the flexible electrical connector engages with the circuit board and the first hinge.

[0031] Figure 12 An exploded view with the main subject as the subject.

[0032] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the casing structure.

[0033] exist Figures 1-13 middle: 1-Bracket, 2-Main body, 3-First hinge, 4-Circuit board, 5-Flexible electrical connector, 6-Second hinge, 7-Elastic sleeve, 8-Transparent cover; 11-First support member, 12-Second support member, 13-Accommodating groove; 111-First part, 112-Second part, 113-Interface, 121-Connection hole; 21-Housing, 22-Lens module, 23-First microphone module, 24-First microphone hole, 25-Shooting hole, 26-Power board, 27-Mounting plate, 28-Positioning protrusion, 29-Second positioning hole; 211-Cover, 212-Front cover, 213-Front connecting layer, 214-Rear cover, 215-Rear connecting layer; 2111 - Annular sidewall, 2112 - Bottom wall; 31-Spindle, 32-Outer shell. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] like Figures 1-13As shown, this application provides a shooting device, such as a network camera for scenarios like remote conferencing and personal live streaming, or a surveillance camera for security purposes. The shooting device mainly includes a bracket 1 and a main body 2. The bracket 1 serves as the supporting base for the entire device, used to place the shooting device on a desktop, monitor, tripod, or other suitable load-bearing surface. The bracket 1 also includes a shielding part. The main body 2 is the functional module of the shooting device. The main body 2 includes a lens module 22 for acquiring optical images. That is, the main body 2 integrates at least image acquisition function, and it can also integrate other functions such as audio acquisition. In the specific structure, the main body 2 is an assembly composed of the lens module 22, the first audio receiving module 23 (described later), the power board 26, and the housing 21. The main body 2 is rotatably connected to the bracket 1, so it can rotate on the bracket 1. By rotating the main body 2 on the bracket 1, the lens module 22 can be placed in different positions, including a shooting position and a storage position. That is, by rotating the main body 2, the lens module 22 can be switched between the shooting position and the storage position. Specifically, when the user needs to conduct video conferencing, live streaming, or recording, such as... Figures 1-3 as well as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the main body 2 can be rotated to position the lens module 22 in the shooting position, at which point the lens module 22 is exposed and can normally capture images; when the user finishes using it or has privacy protection needs, such as Figure 4 As shown, the main body 2 can be rotated again to put the lens module 22 into the retracted position. At this time, the lens module 22 will face the blocking part on the bracket 1 and be physically blocked by the blocking part, and the lens module 22 can no longer capture images. Here, the retracted position specifically refers to the position of the lens module 22 when the blocking part blocks the lens module 22, preventing the lens module 22 from capturing images of anything other than the blocking part. For example, the position of the lens module 22 when the lens surface of the lens module 22 is parallel to the surface of the blocking part. The shooting position includes all positions other than the retracted position in the rotation direction.

[0036] This shooting device comprises, on the one hand, a main body 2 and a support 1 assembled as a single unit (i.e., the main body 2 and the support 1 cannot be separated except for maintenance). The main body 2 and the support 1 are always used together, so the shooting device does not need to be temporarily assembled with other frames, avoiding complex and cumbersome assembly operations, making the shooting device more convenient to use. On the other hand, the main body 2 is also rotatably mounted on the support 1. By rotating the main body 2, the lens module 22 is positioned in the shooting position when working and in the storage position when not working. In the storage position, the lens module 22 faces the shielding part and is physically shielded by the shielding part. Since the support 1 includes the shielding part, the user does not need to find an additional lens cap or change the placement of the entire shooting device. The lens module 22 can be physically shielded by simply rotating the main body 2, thereby eliminating the possibility of accidental shooting or spying caused by hacker attacks or software errors from the source, conveniently and reliably preventing the leakage of privacy.

[0037] In optional embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the main body 2 is rotatably connected to the bracket 1 via a first hinge 3 (the structure of this first hinge 3 and the second hinge 6 described later can be found in related technologies). The position where the first hinge 3 connects to the main body 2 is an off-center position of the main body 2, that is, the first hinge 3 is not coaxially arranged on the main body 2 (or in other words, the rotation axis of the first hinge 3 does not coincide with the geometric center line of the main body 2), for example, the first hinge 3 is connected at the edge of the main body 2; a part of the bracket 1 is constructed as a blocking part, which is located on the radial side of the first hinge 3, so that the main body 2 can rotate on the bracket 1 by flipping around the rotation axis 31 of the first hinge 3 (e.g. Figure 3 (As shown by the dashed arrow in the image), the lens module 22 moves closer to and further away from the obstruction located on the radial side of the first hinge 3 through this flipping action. As the user pushes the main body 2 towards the obstruction, the lens module 22 can switch from a shooting position to a retracted position. Conversely, as the user pushes the main body 2 away from the obstruction (i.e., the user pushes the main body 2 along...), the lens module 22 moves from a shooting position to a retracted position. Figure 3 During the flipping process (in the opposite direction of the dotted arrow in the image), the lens module 22 can switch from the storage position to the shooting position. In specific application scenarios, when it is necessary to store the lens module 22, such as... Figure 3As shown, when the user applies force to the main body 2, the main body 2 will rotate around the pivot 31 of the first hinge 3. Since the center of rotation is eccentric relative to the main body 2, the trajectory of the center of mass of the main body 2 is an arc. This gives the main body 2 and the lens module 22 inside the main body 2 a larger radius of rotation, enabling a larger displacement. This allows the user to rotate the main body 2 and the lens module 22 more conveniently and effortlessly, and also allows for more precise adjustment of the position of the main body 2 and the lens module 22, making the position adjustment effect of the shooting device more prominent. Furthermore, this eccentric rotation setting allows the entire motion path of the lens module 22 from the exposed shooting position to the covered storage position to be completed by a simple single-axis rotation structure (i.e., the first hinge 3), without the need for additional slide rails, telescopic arms, or complex multi-link mechanisms. This greatly simplifies the structure of the shooting device, reduces the number of parts, and lowers manufacturing costs and failure rates. At the same time, the eccentric design allows the stored main body 2 to make fuller use of space, and the overall outline of the shooting device is more compact and regular in the stored state, improving the aesthetics and portability of the device. Alternatively, the main body 2 and the first hinge 3 can be coaxially arranged, and the main body 2 can rotate around its own geometric center line. However, in order to ensure the normal realization of the rotation and the normal shooting of the lens module 22 on the main body 2, it is necessary to set an avoidance groove on the bracket 1 or to set a support arm that supports the first hinge 3 and the main body 2 protruding on the bracket 1, so that the main body 2 has a space for accommodation and rotation that does not interfere with the bracket 1, and the lens module 22 has a shooting space that is not accidentally blocked by the bracket 1.

[0038] In this configuration where the main body 2 is eccentrically connected to the support 1, there are several options for the specific eccentric structure. One possible structure is as follows: Figures 1-4 As shown, the first hinge 3 connecting the main body 2 can be set on the flat surface of the bracket 1 or on the edge of the bracket 1, so that the main body 2, such as a cuboid shape, protrudes from the bracket 1 as a whole. This allows the user to more easily and fully contact the main body 2 and apply force to it. When the lens module 22 on the main body 2 is rotated to face the surface of the bracket 1, the lens module 22 is shielded by the surface of the bracket 1 and is in a retracted state; or, in another optional structure, such as Figure 8As shown, a main body 2, for example, in a hemispherical shape, can be partially protruded from the support 1, i.e., a receiving groove 13 is formed on the support 1. This receiving groove 13 is, for example, a spherical groove that matches the shape of the hemispherical main body 2. The first hinge 3 is coaxially arranged with the virtual sphere with the hemispherical main body 2 as a part. That is, the axis of the first hinge 3 is located on the circular plane of the hemispherical main body 2 and passes through the center of the circular plane, and the lens of the lens module 22 is located on the circular plane. In this way, the first hinge 3 is connected to the hemispherical main body 2 at an off-center position. (In this case, for the entire virtual sphere, the rotation axis of the first hinge 3 coincides with the geometric center line of the virtual sphere, but for the hemispherical main body 2, the connection position of the first hinge 3 to the hemispherical main body 2 is at an off-center position. The geometric center line of the hemispherical main body 2 is a line perpendicular to the circular plane and passes through the center of the circular plane, i.e.) Figure 8 (as shown by the dashed lines), so that the hemispherical body 2 can be rotated around the axis of rotation on the circular plane. During the rotation, when the circular plane faces the opening of the receiving groove 13, the lens module 22 is in the shooting position, and when the circular plane faces the spherical surface of the receiving groove 13, the lens module 22 is blocked by the spherical surface and the lens module 22 is in the storage position.

[0039] In optional embodiments, the structural layout of the shooting device can also be optimized, for example... Figure 10 As shown, the shooting device includes a circuit board 4, which is a device that controls and supplies power to electronic components such as the lens module 22 and the audio module. At the same time, an inner cavity is set inside the bracket 1, and the circuit board 4 is installed in the inner cavity of the bracket 1. That is, the circuit board 4 installed in the main body 2 in the related technology is transferred to the bracket 1 to further optimize the overall weight distribution of the shooting device and the internal structure of the main body 2. This circuit board 4 is the carrier of core electronic components such as the central processing unit, memory, power management chip, and wireless communication module. Its mass and volume account for a significant portion of the entire device. By removing the circuit board 4 from the main body 2, which needs to be flipped, and fixing it within the support 1, which serves as the basic structure, a more rational redistribution of mass and volume between stationary and moving parts can be achieved. This reduces the weight and moment of inertia of the movable main body 2, thus requiring less driving force for its flipping action, making it easier for the user to operate. Simultaneously, this arrangement reduces the number of electronic components housed within the main body 2, facilitating a more rational arrangement of components such as the lens module 22 and the first microphone module 23, and also reducing the overall size of the main body 2. As the supporting component, the support 1, with sufficient structural strength to support the main body 2, allows for the full reuse of its internal space, resulting in a more scientific and rational structural layout for the overall device.

[0040] With the circuit board 4 housed within the bracket 1, electrical connection between the circuit board 4 within the bracket 1 and the electronic components within the main body 2 is required to ensure normal signal interaction and power transmission. Therefore, an electrical connector is needed between the bracket 1 and the main body 2. However, if the electrical connector extends directly from the bracket 1 into the main body 2, it would be exposed on the shooting device, affecting its aesthetics and hindering protection. Therefore, in an optional embodiment, the electrical connector can be arranged using internal concealed wiring. Since the main body 2 is connected to the bracket 1 via the first hinge 3, it can be concealed as follows: Figures 9-11 As shown, the electrical connectors are routed within the first hinge 3. Specifically, as... Figure 11 As shown, the first hinge 3 includes a pivot 31 that rotatably connects the main body 2 and the bracket 1, and a housing 32 surrounding the outside of the pivot 31. The part of the electrical connector that is connected to the circuit board 4 that leads out of the bracket 1 is the part of the bracket 1 that connects to the first hinge 3. After the electrical connector is led out of the bracket 1, it extends into the housing 32 of the first hinge 3 at the part of the first hinge 3 that connects to the bracket 1, and after passing around the pivot 31, it extends out of the housing 32 from the part of the first hinge 3 that connects to the main body 2. The electrical connector that extends out of the housing 32 enters the interior of the main body 2 at the part of the main body 2 that connects to the first hinge 3 and is electrically connected to electronic components such as the lens module 22, the first microphone module 23, and the power board 26 inside the main body 2. In this way, the housing 32 of the first hinge 3 can be used to hide the electrical connector. The housing 32 provides a closed space for the electrical connector to be contained and protected, preventing the electrical connector from being exposed and accidentally hooked or squeezed, and also avoiding affecting the appearance of the shooting equipment.

[0041] Furthermore, the aforementioned electrical connector can be a flexible electrical connector 5. By making it flexible, internal wiring can be easily implemented and it can better adapt to the environment of the rotating shaft 31, thus extending the service life of the electrical connector. This flexible electrical connector 5 can be, for example, a flexible flat cable or a flexible ribbon cable. At the same time, in order to adapt to the stretching and contraction requirements of the flexible electrical connector 5 when the main body 2 is flipped, the flexible electrical connector 5 has a length allowance reserved inside the outer shell 32 of the first hinge 3 for winding the rotating shaft 31. When the main body 2 rotates around the pivot 31 of the first hinge 3, the flexible electrical connector 5 inside the outer shell 32 will adaptively and orderly coil or unfold within the shell 21 as the pivot 31 rotates. It absorbs the stroke changes caused by rotation through its reserved length margin. For example, when the main body 2 rotates to the storage position, the flexible electrical connector 5 wrapped around the outside of the pivot 31 inside the outer shell 32 tightens (that is, the diameter of the ring structure formed by the flexible electrical connector 5 decreases), thereby increasing the extension length of the flexible electrical connector 5 outside the first hinge 3, so that the main body 2 can rotate to a more distant storage position; when the main body 2 rotates from the storage position to the shooting position, the flexible electrical connector 5 wrapped around the outside of the pivot 31 loosens (that is, the diameter of the ring structure formed by the flexible electrical connector 5 increases), thereby decreasing the extension length of the flexible electrical connector 5 outside the first hinge 3, and the flexible electrical connector 5 retracts into the outer shell 32 to accommodate the main body 2 returning to a closer rotation position. This ensures that the electrical connectors remain within a controlled bending and stretching range during the flipping process of the main body 2, avoiding the risks of electrical connectors being pulled and broken, wire insulation wear causing short circuits, or wire harnesses getting tangled and stuck. This improves the reliability of the electrical connection between the circuit board 4 and electronic components such as the lens module 22, the first radio module 23, and the power board 26.

[0042] In optional embodiments, the structure of the support 1 can be further improved and optimized, for example... Figure 2 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the support 1 comprises two parts, namely a first support member 11 and a second support member 12. These two support members can be plate-shaped, rod-shaped, or frame-shaped structures, etc. Figures 1-8 Taking a plate-like structure as an example, the first support member 11 and the second support member 12 are rotatably connected. Specifically, in addition to the first support member 11 being rotatably connected to the main body 2 via the first hinge 3, the first support member 11 and the second support member 12 are also rotatably connected via the second hinge 6. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the position where the second hinge 6 connects the first support member 11 and the second support member 12 can be its end position. Thus, by adjusting the included angle between the first support member 11 and the second support member 12, the support range of the bracket 1 can be increased. Figure 6and Figure 7 As shown. With this configuration, the main body 2 can not only change its position on the support 1 by flipping itself, but also, by including two adjustable-angle parts in the support 1, it can further move the main body 2 to change position, making the position adjustment of the shooting device more diverse and flexible. For example, the second support 12 can be used as a base, or the second support 12 and the first support 11 can be angled together to achieve the mounting, hooking, etc. of the shooting device. In practical application scenarios, this means: Figures 1-3 As shown, the user can stably place the bracket 1 and its main body 2 on various surfaces, such as a desktop, using the second support 12 as a base. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first support member 11 and the second support member 12 form a V-shaped structure by having an acute angle between them through relative rotation, or an L-shaped structure by having a right angle between them, thus allowing them to be clamped or hooked onto the monitor. Furthermore, when it is necessary to store the shooting equipment, due to the rotatable connection between the first support member 11 and the second support member 12, as... Figures 1-5 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the second support member 12 can be rotated to fold and converge towards the first support member 11, forming a more compact elongated or flat shape, which is beneficial for the storage and carrying of the shooting equipment. The relative rotation directions of the first support member 11 and the second support member 12 are as follows: Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown by the dotted arrow in the diagram. This design makes the bracket 1 a flexible, adjustable, and foldable support platform, greatly improving the scene adaptability and portability of the shooting equipment.

[0043] Based on the bracket 1 including a first support member 11 and a second support member 12 that can rotate relative to each other, such as Figures 1-7 As shown, the first support member 11 includes a first part 111 and a second part 112, which are connected to each other. The connection method can be assembly connection or set as an integral structure. At the same time, the second part 112 can be bent relative to the first part 111, that is, the second part 112 can have an angle with the first part 111. This angle is, for example, _____. Figures 1-7 The right angle shown makes the first support member 11 an L-shaped structure, or the included angle can be an acute angle, making the first support member 11 a V-shaped structure. Furthermore, similarly... Figures 1-7As shown, the first hinge 3 is located at the connection between the first part 111 and the second part 112, which is the bending position of the first support member 11, and is located on the protruding side of the bending position (i.e., on the outside of the included angle rather than the inside of the included angle). Thus, when the first support member 11 has an L-shaped structure, the main body 2 can rotate around the first hinge 3 within a range of 0° to 180° (or greater than this range when the first support member 11 is V-shaped). This allows the lens module 22 to rotate within a larger angle range to meet the shooting needs of a larger range or more angles, improving the usability of the shooting device. Alternatively, the first part 111 and the second part 112 can also be located on the same plane, allowing the main body 2 to rotate within an angle range of 0° to 90°.

[0044] The second portion 112 is configured as a shielding part, that is, the second portion 112 is used to shield the lens module 22. When the lens module 22 faces the second portion 112, it is in a retracted position, such as... Figure 3 As shown, with the first part 111 arranged horizontally and the second part 112 arranged vertically, the main body 2 can rotate the lens module 22 from the shooting position to the storage position by flipping it downwards (i.e., flipping it in a clockwise direction) (flipping direction as shown). Figure 3 (As shown by the dotted arrow in the image), at this time, within the clockwise angle range of 0° to 180°, for example, the position corresponding to 0° to 90° is the shooting position; while when the main body 2 rotates to 180° or close to 180°, the lens module 22 is completely facing the second part 112 and is completely blocked by the second part 112, and the entire image captured by the lens module 22 is the second part 112, at which time the position of the lens module 22 is the storage position. Alternatively, the first part 111 can also be configured as the blocking part, specifically, as shown in the image. Figure 5 As shown, with the first part 111 arranged horizontally and the second part 112 arranged vertically, the main body 2 can be configured to rotate the lens module 22 from the shooting position to the storage position by flipping it upwards (i.e., flipping it counterclockwise) (flipping direction as shown). Figure 5 (As shown by the dotted arrow in the image), the position corresponding to 0°~90° is the shooting position; when the main body 2 rotates to 180° or close to 180°, the lens module 22 is completely facing the first part 111 and is completely blocked by the first part 111. The entire image captured by the lens module 22 is the first part 111. At this time, the position of the lens module 22 is the storage position.

[0045] Meanwhile, when the second part 112 is a shielding part, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the first part 111 is connected to the second hinge 6, specifically at the end of the first part 111 furthest from the second part 112. Simultaneously, the second hinge 6 is also connected to one end of the second support member 12. Optionally, the length of the second support member 12 is less than or equal to the length of the first part 111. Thus, when the bracket 1 is folded, as... Figures 1-5 As shown, the second support member 12 can be completely folded under the first part 111, so that the first support member 11 and the second support member 12 can be stacked and fit together. At this time, the other end of the first support member 11 that is not connected to the second hinge 6 moves to the concave side of the bending position of the first support member 11 (i.e., located within the included angle), thereby avoiding interference between the second support member 12 and the second part 112 during the folding process, which would prevent the second support member 12 from being folded to the maximum extent. This makes the folded volume of the bracket 1 smaller and easier to store and carry.

[0046] Since the first hinge 3 is connected to the first support member 11, in order to facilitate the routing of the flexible electrical connector 5, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the circuit board 4 can be placed closer to the first hinge 3 and the first support member 11 of the main body 2. This not only reduces the wiring length but also eliminates the need for the flexible electrical connector 5 to cross the second hinge 6 (when the flexible electrical connector is placed inside the second support member 12), reducing wiring difficulty. Furthermore, when the second part 112 serves as a shield, its volume matches the volume of the main body 2 to shield the shooting angle of the lens module 22. The first part 111, serving as a support part, can be made larger to allow for greater flexibility in changing the position and / or angle of the main body 2. That is, its volume should be greater than that of the second part 112. Based on this, for easier and more reliable installation and accommodation of the circuit board 4, it can be placed within the first part 111, i.e., an internal mounting cavity is created inside the first part 111, and the circuit board 4 is installed within this cavity. Simultaneously, as... Figure 2 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the first part 111 is also provided with an interface 113 for electrical connection with the circuit board 4, so that external devices or external power supplies can be electrically connected to the circuit board 4. In addition, if it does not affect the normal obstruction of the lens module 22 by the second part 112, and if the second part 112 has sufficient space, the circuit board 4 can also be placed inside the second part 112.

[0047] To ensure the stability and secure placement of the shooting equipment during use, the first hinge 3 connecting the main body 2 to the first support member 11, and the second hinge 6 connecting the first support member 11 to the second support member 12, are both selected as damping hinges capable of resisting their own weight and minor external forces (the specific structure of the damping hinge can be found in related technologies). This allows the first support member 11 and the second support member 12 to be fixed in position after angle adjustment via the damping hinges. This not only enables stepless angle adjustment and stable angle maintenance but also further simplifies the structure of the shooting equipment and improves its ease of use. Furthermore, the fixation of the first support member 11 and the second support member 12 in position after angle adjustment can also be achieved by setting support rods on the bracket 1 with their ends connected to the first support member 11 and the second support member 12 respectively, or by using a positioning pin to position the inner pivot 31 of the hinge through clamping or blocking mechanisms.

[0048] Additionally, optional or combined with damping hinges, such as Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, a connection hole 121 is also provided on the second support member 12. This connection hole 121 can be a threaded hole for fixed connection with common photography accessories such as tripods, gimbals, and magic arms, so that the shooting equipment can have more diverse usage methods in addition to being placed on the support surface.

[0049] In addition to the above-mentioned improvements to the structure of the bracket 1 and the way the bracket 1 and the main body 2 are matched, in optional embodiments, the structure of the main body 2 itself can be further optimized, and the specific optimization methods are as follows.

[0050] like Figure 12As shown, the main structure of the main body 2 includes a housing 21 and a power board 26 installed inside the housing 21, as well as the aforementioned lens module 22 and first audio module 23. The lens module 22, the first audio module 23, and the power board 26 are all electrically connected to the flexible electrical connector 5. The lens module 22 is used to acquire images, the first audio module 23 is used to acquire audio, and the power board 26 is mainly used to supply power to the lens module 22, but can also supply power to the first audio module 23 simultaneously. The power board 26 is another circuit board electrically connected to the lens module 22 and the first audio module 23, and is also electrically connected to the flexible electrical connector 5. When the current from the flexible electrical connector 5 reaches the power board 26, the power board 26 performs power-on timing control, ripple suppression, and other operations to ensure that the current supplied to the lens module 22 is compatible with the lens module 22, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the lens module 22. Simultaneously, the power board 26 does not affect the normal communication between the lens module 22, the first audio module 23, and the circuit board 4. In addition, a status indicator light (not shown in the figure) can be set on the power board 26. The light emitted by the status indicator light can be transmitted to the outside of the housing 21. When the status indicator light emits different colors of light, it can prompt the user that the shooting device is in different working states corresponding to each color.

[0051] To optimize the structural layout, such as Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, within the limited space of the housing 21, the lens module 22, the first microphone module 23, and the power board 26 are arranged in a flat arrangement. This flat arrangement means that these main functional modules have little or no stacking perpendicular to the first hinge 3 within the housing 21, but are arranged parallel to the first hinge 3, or in other words, arranged in a row parallel to the first hinge 3. This flat layout effectively distributes the increased product thickness that might otherwise result from stacking across the planar dimensions, allowing the main body 2 to be designed as a flat shape with a smaller thickness (e.g., Figures 1-7 The rectangular shape shown can be easily installed on the bracket 1 and rotated on the bracket 1. It is also more suitable for applications in narrow spaces such as the top of the monitor. At the same time, it simplifies the wiring complexity of the flexible electrical connector 5 inside the housing 21.

[0052] Optional, such as Figure 12As shown, the housing 21 includes: a cover 211, a front cover plate 212, a front connecting layer 213, a rear cover plate 214, and a rear connecting layer 215. The cover 211 is a barrel-shaped structure with an annular sidewall 2111 and a bottom wall 2112. The annular sidewall 2111 is a partial external structure of the housing 21, with one end forming the bottom wall 2112 and the other end forming an opening through which the lens module 22, the first microphone module 23, the power board 26, and the mounting plate 27 (described later) are inserted into the cover 211. The front cover plate 212 is also a partial external structure of the housing 21, serving as... A protective decorative element covers the outer side of the bottom wall 2112; a front connecting layer 213 is disposed and sandwiched between the bottom wall 2112 and the front cover plate 212, for connecting and sealing the front cover plate 212 and the bottom wall 2112; a rear cover plate 214 is used to close the opening of the housing 211, and it is also a partial appearance structure of the housing 21; a rear connecting layer 215 is disposed and sandwiched between the opening end face of the housing 211 and the rear cover plate 214, for connecting and sealing the opening and the rear cover plate 214. Meanwhile, to ensure the normal operation of the lens module 22 and the first sound receiving module 23, through-holes 24 and shooting holes 25 are provided on the bottom wall 2112, the front connecting layer 213, and the front cover plate 212. All the first sound receiving holes 24 and all the shooting holes 25 are aligned to ensure that sound and light can be received by the first sound receiving module 23 and the lens assembly, respectively. In other embodiments, the housing 21 may also consist only of a box and a cover, with the front cover 212 and the rear cover 214 being integrally formed with the box and the cover, respectively.

[0053] This layered shell structure, with the housing 211 as the basic frame and the front and rear ends connected to the cover plates via connecting layers, has high structural strength and can better protect the lens module 22, the first audio module 23, and the power board 26 housed within the housing 21. The front connecting layer 213 and the rear connecting layer 215 are connecting structures, which can be adhesive layers or plate-like parts with adhesive properties. Furthermore, the front connecting layer 213 and the rear connecting layer 215 can be made of elastic materials, such as foam or silicone, which not only provide adhesive strength but also form an effective seal between the layers, preventing dust and moisture from entering the interior through the seams of the housing 21 and adversely affecting the audio recording and shooting effects.

[0054] Furthermore, in order to better protect the lens module 22, such as Figure 12As shown, a transparent cover plate 8 is also provided on the main body 2. This transparent cover plate 8 is installed in the aforementioned shooting hole 25 to seal the shooting hole 25 and cover the lens of the lens module 22, so as to provide dustproof and waterproof protection, and prevent the lens module 22, the first audio module 23, and the power board 26 from being affected by the external environment due to the poor sealing of the housing 21 and the exposure of the lens, thus ensuring the proper operation of the lens module 22, the first audio module 23, and the power board 26. The transparent cover plate 8 is made of a transparent material to avoid adverse effects on image acquisition, such as glass or optical resin.

[0055] like Figure 12 As shown, a mounting plate 27 is provided inside the housing 211. This mounting plate 27 is used to mount the lens module 22, the first microphone module 23, and the power board 26. Specifically, multiple positioning protrusions 28 are provided on the mounting plate 27. Correspondingly, first positioning holes are provided on the lens module 22, the first microphone module 23, and the power board 26 that need to be fixed. The position and size of these first positioning holes correspond to the multiple positioning protrusions 28 on the mounting plate 27. Meanwhile, as... Figure 13 As shown, a plurality of second positioning holes 29 are also provided on the inner surface of the bottom wall 2112 of the cover 211 (i.e. the surface of the bottom wall 2112 facing the opening of the cover 211), and the positions of these second positioning holes 29 correspond one-to-one with the positions of the positioning protrusions 28. When assembling the lens module 22, the first microphone module 23, and the power board 26, the lens module 22, the first microphone module 23, and the power board 26 are first fitted one-to-one with their first positioning holes onto the positioning protrusions 28 of the mounting plate 27 to achieve preliminary planar positioning. Then, the mounting plate 27, together with these components, is installed into the housing 211, and the end of each positioning protrusion 28 that passes through the first positioning hole is inserted one-to-one into the multiple second positioning holes 29 on the bottom wall 2112, and the two holes are press-fitted to achieve a fixed connection. Finally, the mounting plate 27 is fixedly connected to the annular side wall 2111 of the housing 211 (or this fixed connection is not performed, and the mounting plate 27 is fixed only by the tight insertion of the positioning protrusions 28 into the second positioning holes 29). This allows the laid-out lens module 22, the first microphone module 23, and the power board 26 to be stably clamped and positioned between the mounting plate 27 and the bottom wall 2112, achieving reliable and secure installation of the lens module 22, the first microphone module 23, and the power board 26.

[0056] This positioning structure, consisting of positioning protrusions 28, a first positioning hole, and a second positioning hole 29, replaces the traditional screw-locking structure, achieving threadless installation. It not only saves space for screw posts and screw fasteners designed for each component, allowing the internal structure to be arranged more compactly, which is beneficial for product miniaturization, but also significantly simplifies the assembly operation of the shooting equipment. Assembly can be achieved by simply inserting and pressing, without the need for complex operations such as screwing or turning with screwdrivers, thus improving assembly efficiency and yield.

[0057] With the miniaturization of the main body 2 and the compact arrangement and installation of internal components within the housing 21, the power board 26 may experience slight vibrations due to sound propagation or howling due to self-excited oscillations during operation, potentially interfering with the adjacent, highly sensitive first radio module 23. To address this interference caused by internal vibrations, a vibration damping structure is added to the power board 26 in an optional embodiment, such as... Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, the shooting device also includes an elastic sleeve 7, which is made of an elastic material with excellent damping properties, such as silicone, rubber, or foam. The elastic sleeve 7 is tightly fitted and wrapped around the outside of the power board 26 to buffer vibrations and prevent the power board 26 from interfering with the first microphone module 23. When the power board 26 is installed inside the housing 21, the elastic sleeve 7 wrapped around it will form an elastic abutment with the bottom wall 2112 and / or the annular side wall 2111 of the housing 211. In this way, on the one hand, the cushioning of the elastic material can effectively absorb weak vibrations to reduce the interference to the first microphone module 23; on the other hand, the elastic pressing fit between the elastic sleeve 7 and the bottom wall 2112 can also play a role in assisting in positioning and pre-pressing the power board 26 itself, preventing it from loosening when the shooting device is dropped or vibrated.

[0058] like Figure 12As shown, the first microphone hole 24 and the shooting hole 25 are located on the same side wall of the housing 21, that is, on the side wall formed by the front cover 212, the front connecting layer 213, and the bottom wall 2112 of the cover 211. When the lens module 22 is in the aforementioned retracted position, this side wall is close to or in contact with the surface of the obstruction part, causing the first microphone hole 24 to be blocked as well, which affects the sound recording effect of the first microphone module 23. However, during the operation of the shooting device, there may be scenarios where the user does not use the shooting function but uses the audio function, that is, the shooting device still needs to collect sound when the lens module 22 is in the retracted position, and the blocked first microphone hole 24 will affect the use effect of the shooting device in this scenario. To avoid this situation, in an optional embodiment, the shooting device also includes a spare microphone module and microphone hole, namely a second microphone module and a second microphone hole (not shown in the figure). The second microphone module and the second microphone hole can be set independently of the main body 2, that is, they can be set on the bracket 1 to minimize the obstruction of the second microphone module and the second microphone hole and to avoid the influence of the flip state of the main body 2. Furthermore, since the circuit board 4 is set in the first part 111 of the first support member 11, and the second microphone module needs to be electrically connected to the circuit board 4, in order to facilitate the electrical connection, the second microphone module and the second microphone hole can be set in the first part 111. Specifically, the second microphone module is set in the mounting cavity of the first part 111 and is directly electrically connected to the circuit board 4 in this mounting cavity. The second microphone hole is opened through the cavity wall of the mounting cavity and corresponds to the setting position of the second microphone module, so as to ensure that the sound outside the shooting device can be transmitted to the second microphone module more timely and fully through the second microphone hole, making the working performance of the shooting device more outstanding and the use effect better.

[0059] When the lens module 22 is flipped to the retracted position, although the shooting function is physically disabled, the shooting device can still independently capture audio using the second audio module. For example, in a video conference, the user can turn off the camera but continue the voice call; or the shooting device can be used as an independent desktop microphone. Since the second audio module is electrically connected to the circuit board 4, under the control of the circuit board 4, the user can choose whether to use the second audio module for audio recording when the lens module 22 is in the retracted position, or whether the first audio module 23 and the second audio module can work together to record audio.

[0060] In an optional embodiment, the main body 2 further includes an attitude sensor (not shown) electrically connected to the circuit board 4 via a flexible electrical connector 5. This attitude sensor can be an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or a combination of both, i.e., an inertial measurement unit. The attitude sensor is fixedly installed inside the main body 2 and is used to detect the attitude angle of the main body 2 relative to the direction of gravity or the direction of geomagnetism in real time, thereby sensing and determining the position of the main body 2's rotation on the bracket 1. By adding an attitude sensor, the circuit board 4 can know whether the main body 2 is in the shooting position with the lens facing outwards or has been flipped to the storage position with the lens facing the obstruction part, thus enabling the shooting device to automatically determine its own working status. When the attitude sensor detects that the user has flipped the main body 2 to the storage position, the attitude sensor sends a signal to the circuit board 4. The circuit board 4, which receives the signal, can control a series of preset automated operations, such as cutting off the power to the lens module 22, switching the audio module to put the shooting device into sleep mode, etc., without the user having to manually click the software or switch, enabling the shooting device to achieve intelligent automatic control of its working status, privacy, and security.

[0061] In addition, circuit board 4 can also work with other devices to achieve automatic control. For example, when the lens module 22 moves to the storage position, the front cover plate 212 of the main body 2 is in contact with the surface of the shielding part, and the image captured by the covered lens module 22 is a completely black image. At this time, the lens module 22 sends a signal to circuit board 4, and circuit board 4 can control the above-mentioned automated operation according to the signal. This control method can be achieved by using the lens module 22 already equipped in the main body 2 in conjunction with circuit board 4, without the need to add other devices such as attitude sensors. The structure is simple and the manufacturing cost is low. Alternatively, an attitude sensor can be used in conjunction with lens module 22 and combined with the timing function of circuit board 4 to achieve automatic control (the specific control process can be found in the control method below). This control method uses dual detection of attitude and image. When both detections meet the preset conditions (i.e., when lens module 22 moves to the storage position and lens module 22 captures a completely black image), circuit board 4 will control the shooting device to enter sleep mode, making the automatic control of the shooting device more accurate and reliable.

[0062] In addition, this application embodiment also provides a control method applicable to the aforementioned shooting device including a bracket 1, a circuit board 4, and a main body 2. The main body 2 includes the aforementioned lens module 22 and an attitude sensor electrically connected to the circuit board 4. This control method aims to more reliably achieve automatic switching of the shooting device from a working state to a sleep state with power-saving and privacy protection functions by combining multiple sensor signals, thus preventing misjudgments.

[0063] The control method executed by circuit board 4 includes the following steps: After the shooting equipment is powered on, the attitude sensor continuously detects the position of the main body 2 in real time and generates position information; When the attitude sensor detects that the main body 2 has moved to the storage position of the lens module 22 facing the shielding part of the bracket 1, the attitude sensor sends a first position signal to the circuit board 4. After the shooting equipment is powered on, the lens module 22 also remains in working state and analyzes the global brightness value or average brightness value of the captured image in real time. When the lens module 22 is completely blocked by the blocking part, the image it captures will become extremely dark or even completely black. When the brightness value is lower than the preset brightness threshold in the lens module 22, the lens module 22 sends a first brightness signal to the circuit board 4. The processor on circuit board 4 will listen to both signals at the same time. Only when circuit board 4 receives the first position signal from the attitude sensor and the first brightness signal from the lens module 22 at the same time will it be considered that the user has a clear intention to store it. In response to the received first position signal and first brightness signal, the timer inside the circuit board 4 starts timing. When the timer reaches the preset duration, the circuit board 4 issues a control command to power off the lens module 22, causing the shooting device to enter a low-power sleep mode.

[0064] In the above steps, after the timer starts counting, if any signal state changes during the counting period, such as the main body 2 moving back from the storage position to the shooting position and / or the brightness of the image captured by the lens module 22 increasing to greater than a preset threshold, i.e., the circuit board 4 responds to the received second position signal and / or second brightness signal, then the timer stops counting and resets. The timer will continue counting until the preset duration if and only if both signals remain in a valid state.

[0065] The control method described above employs a control logic that combines dual signal confirmation with delayed judgment, significantly improving the accuracy of state recognition. A single signal from the attitude sensor might trigger false triggers when the user adjusts the shooting angle or when the device briefly enters a retracted position, such as when the device is moving over bumpy roads. Conversely, relying solely on the image brightness signal might trigger false triggers when the user manually covers the lens or in complete darkness. The combination of these dual signals eliminates these false triggers. Furthermore, the introduction of a preset duration filters out unintentional momentary movements, ensuring that power-off sleep mode is only triggered when the device is stably and continuously in a retracted state. This effectively prevents unexpected interruptions to meetings or recordings due to system misjudgments during normal shooting, ensuring more reliable normal operation of the device and improving its performance.

[0066] The basic principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, benefits, and effects mentioned in this application are merely examples and not limitations, and should not be considered as essential features of each embodiment of this application. Furthermore, the specific details disclosed above are for illustrative and facilitative purposes only, and are not limitations. These details do not limit the application to the necessity of employing the aforementioned specific details for implementation.

[0067] The block diagrams of devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems involved in this application are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the block diagrams. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are open-ended terms meaning “including but not limited to,” and are used interchangeably with them. The terms “or” and “and” as used herein refer to the terms “and / or,” and are used interchangeably with them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “such as” as used herein refers to the phrase “such as but not limited to,” and is used interchangeably with it.

[0068] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, equipment, and methods of this application, the components or steps can be disassembled and / or recombined. These disassemblies and / or recombinations should be considered as equivalent solutions of this application.

[0069] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0070] It should be understood that the qualifiers “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” “fifth,” and “sixth” used in the description of the embodiments of this application are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0071] The above description has been given for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A shooting device, characterized in that, include: The support frame includes the shielding part; The main body is rotatably connected to the bracket and includes a lens module; The main body rotates on the bracket to position the lens module in either a shooting position or a storage position. The lens module in the storage position faces the blocking part and is blocked by the blocking part.

2. The shooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is rotatably connected to the bracket via a first hinge, and the shielding portion is configured as a part of the bracket and located on the radial side of the first hinge; The first hinge is connected to the eccentric position of the main body, and the main body rotates around the first hinge to bring the lens module to the storage position.

3. The shooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shooting device includes a circuit board electrically connected to the lens module, and the bracket includes a mounting cavity in which the circuit board is mounted.

4. The shooting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main body is connected to the bracket via a first hinge, the first hinge including a pivot that rotatably connects the main body and the bracket and a housing surrounding the outside of the pivot; The circuit board is electrically connected to the lens module via a flexible electrical connector. The flexible electrical connector, which is connected between the bracket and the main body, passes through the outer shell and has a length allowance for winding around the rotating shaft within the outer shell.

5. The shooting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first support member and a second support member. The first support member is rotatably connected to the main body via a first hinge, and the second support member is rotatably connected to the first support member via a second hinge. The first support member includes a first part and a second part, and the first hinge is disposed at the connection between the first part and the second part; wherein the first part is connected to the second hinge, and the circuit board is disposed in the mounting cavity of the first part, and the second part is configured as the shielding part.

6. The shooting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the first hinge and the second hinge are damping hinges, and / or, the second support member is provided with a connecting hole.

7. The shooting device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The main body includes a housing and the lens module, the first microphone module, and the power board installed within the housing; wherein... The lens module, the first sound recording module, and the power board are arranged flat inside the housing; The power board is used to supply power to at least the lens module.

8. The shooting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The housing includes: The enclosure is configured as a barrel-shaped structure including annular sidewalls and a bottom wall; Front cover plate, covering the outside of the bottom wall; A front connecting layer is disposed between the bottom wall and the front cover plate, and connects the bottom wall and the front cover plate. The bottom wall, the front connecting layer and the front cover plate are all provided with a first sound receiving hole and a shooting hole. Rear cover plate, covering the opening of the housing; A rear connecting layer is disposed between the opening and the rear cover plate, and connects the opening and the rear cover plate.

9. The shooting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, An installation plate is provided inside the housing, and multiple positioning protrusions are provided on the installation plate. The lens module, the first sound receiving module, and the power board are all provided with first positioning holes, and multiple second positioning holes are provided on the bottom wall. The positioning protrusions pass through the first positioning hole one by one and are inserted into the second positioning hole one by one, and are fixedly connected to the second positioning hole to realize the clamping and positioning of the lens module, the first sound receiving module and the power board between the mounting plate and the bottom wall.

10. The shooting device according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes an elastic sleeve fitted onto the power board, the elastic sleeve abutting against the bottom wall.

11. The shooting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: The second radio module is disposed in the mounting cavity and electrically connected to the circuit board; The second microphone hole penetrates the cavity wall of the mounting cavity and is correspondingly set with the second microphone module.

12. The shooting device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The main body includes an attitude sensor, which is used to detect the position of the main body on the support.

13. A control method, characterized in that, The imaging device according to any one of claims 1-12, the imaging device comprising a circuit board and a lens module and an attitude sensor electrically connected to the circuit board, the method being controlled and executed by the circuit board and comprising the following steps: Receive a first position signal sent when the attitude sensor detects that the main body has moved to the storage position; Receive a first brightness signal sent when the brightness of the image captured by the lens module is less than a preset brightness threshold; In response to receiving the first position signal and the first brightness signal, timing is started; Once the preset time has elapsed, the lens module is powered off.

14. The control method according to claim 13, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: If the preset duration is not reached, the timing will stop upon receiving the second position signal and / or the second brightness signal. Wherein, the second position signal is the signal emitted by the attitude sensor when it detects that the subject has moved to the shooting position; the second brightness signal is the signal emitted when the brightness of the image captured by the lens module is greater than the brightness threshold.

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