Separated privacy protection camera

Abstract

The utility model discloses a separated privacy protection camera, and belongs to the field of privacy protection and intelligent monitoring. The device comprises a camera holder and a base, wherein the camera holder consists of a camera, a memory, a processor 1, an interface 1, a delay switch, a local network module and an indicator light; the base is composed of a network module, an interface 2, a power plug and a processor 2. According to the utility model, the camera and the network are separated from each other on the physical level, and the requirement of networking of the camera is considered, so that free switching among the three modes of online working, semi-online working and offline working is realized, a user can select a proper mode according to own requirements, and the privacy security of different complex scenes can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a detachable privacy protection camera, belonging to the field of privacy protection and intelligent monitoring. Background Art

[0002] There are many security risks in networked cameras, including default credentials and weak passwords, unauthorized access, firmware vulnerabilities and software defects, and privacy violations. These risks may lead to user privacy leakage, surveillance abuse, and even personal information exposure to the public network, causing serious privacy violations. Privacy protection is crucial for a camera. It not only means protecting personal privacy and preventing surveillance abuse, but also avoiding surveillance exposure and personal information leakage to the public network. Therefore, strengthening the security and privacy protection of cameras is of great significance and helps to maintain the privacy rights and personal information security of users.

[0003] In response to these security risks, a series of measures and methods have been taken to strengthen the security of cameras, including modifying default credentials, regularly updating firmware, network isolation and firewalls, encrypted communications, and physical security measures. These measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, hacker attacks, or surveillance abuse of cameras, and to protect user privacy and personal information security. However, the current measures are based on the software or system level and cannot fundamentally eliminate or effectively control information leakage. Physical network disconnection can completely isolate the risks brought by camera networking, but it lacks the characteristics of network data updates and the convenience of real-time communication, which will also limit the working scenarios of the camera. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the utility model is to propose a separate privacy protection camera, which aims to separate the camera and the network at the physical level while taking into account the needs of camera networking, to achieve free switching among the three modes of online work, semi-online work, and offline work. Users can choose the appropriate mode according to their needs, which can meet the privacy security of different complex scenarios.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A separate privacy protection camera, combined with Figure 1 , including camera gimbal and base.

[0007] Combination Figure 2, characterized in that: the camera gimbal is composed of a camera, a memory, a processor 1, and an interface 1; the camera is connected to the memory to store the video data in the memory; the memory is a pluggable memory card or an embedded memory, connected to the processor 1, and transmits the video data to the processor 1 for analysis and processing; the processor 1 is connected to the camera to control the camera operation; the processor 1 is connected to the interface 1; the base is composed of a network module, an interface 2, a power plug, and a processor 2; the interface 2 can be inserted into the interface 1 for connection to realize the transmission of power and data; the network module is connected to the interface 2 to provide network connection; the power plug is connected to the interface 2 for power supply; the processor 2 is connected to the interface 2 for edge parallel computing.

[0008] The feature of the invention is that the camera can be provided with a rotating platform and a buzzer, and the rotating platform or the buzzer is connected to the processor 1 and driven by the processor 1 to work.

[0009] It is characterized in that: the processor 1 is a CPU with built-in memory, and the memory contains an image processing program and a program scheduling algorithm; the processor 2 is an FPGA or CPU or an embedded neural network processor (NPU) with built-in memory, and the memory contains an image processing program.

[0010] The feature is that in offline mode, the camera pan / tilt works independently, and at this time, the interface 1 is directly connected to an external power plug.

[0011] The characteristics are as follows: the camera gimbal is provided with a delay switch; the delay switch is a delay closing circuit of the data bus; the interface 1 and the interface 2 are connected to the data bus through the delay switch, and the power line is directly connected to the interface 2 through the interface 1; the delay switch is connected to the processor 1, and is driven by the processor 1 to be immediately turned on and closed with a delay.

[0012] It is characterized in that, considering reducing costs, the base is composed of a network module, an interface 2, and a power plug; the interface 2 can be inserted into the interface 1 for connection to realize the transmission of power and data; the network module is connected to the interface 2 to provide network connection; the power plug is connected to the interface 2 to provide power.

[0013] The characteristics are as follows: the camera pan / tilt has a local network module; the local network module is one of Bluetooth, infrared, Zigbee, and wifi to realize local area networking; the processor 1 is connected to the local network module to realize the transmission of data with the user at the local end.

[0014] The characteristics are as follows: the camera gimbal is provided with an indicator light; the indicator light preprocessor 1 is connected and driven by it; the indicator light is a multi-color LED light, the color of which matches the working mode to realize the indication of the working mode.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model separates the camera and the network while taking into account the demand for camera networking, realizing a camera with privacy protection in multiple working states, which can meet the user's needs for complex scenes, and greatly protects the user's privacy through physical network isolation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and beneficial effects of the utility model clearer, the utility model is described with the following drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a separate privacy protection camera of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a separate privacy protection camera structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a diagram of a separate privacy protection camera architecture in an offline working mode of Example 1 of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a multi-modal separated privacy protection camera architecture diagram of Example 2 of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a low-cost separated privacy protection camera architecture diagram of Example 4 of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a separate privacy protection camera architecture with a local network according to Embodiment 5 of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a separate privacy protection camera with an indicator light according to Example 6 of the utility model;

[0024] Among them, 1 is the camera gimbal, 2 is the base, 11 is the camera, 12 is the memory, 13 is the processor 1, 14 is the interface 1, 15 is the delay switch, 16 is the local network module, 17 is the indicator light, 21 is the network module, 22 is the interface 2, 23 is the power plug, and 24 is the processor 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following describes the implementation of the present invention through specific examples, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementations, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be noted that the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0026] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic illustrations of the basic concept of the present invention, and thus the drawings only show components related to the present invention rather than being drawn according to the number, shape and size of components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the type, quantity and proportion of each component may be changed at will, and the component layout may also be more complicated.

[0027] Example 1: The user needs to install a camera with face recognition function to watch the house, but considering privacy protection, he does not want the camera to be connected to the Internet. This example provides a "separate privacy protection camera in offline working mode" combined with Figure 3 , which is implemented by a camera pan-tilt platform (1), wherein the camera pan-tilt platform (1) is composed of a camera (11), a memory (12), a processor 1 (13), and an interface 1 (14); the camera (11) is connected to the memory (12) to store video data in the memory (12); the memory (12) is a pluggable memory card, which is connected to the processor 1 (13) to transmit the video data to the processor 1 (13) for analysis and processing; the camera (11) may be provided with a rotating pan-tilt platform and a buzzer, wherein the rotating pan-tilt platform or the buzzer is connected to the processor 1 (13) and driven by the processor 1 (13) to work; the processor 1 (13) is connected to the interface 1 (14); the processor 1 is a CPU with its own memory, and the memory contains an image processing program; the interface 1 (14) is connected to an external power supply.

[0028] When working, the processor 1 (13) drives the camera (11) to perform a rotation or shooting task, stores the video image shot by the camera (11) in the memory (12), and reads the video image for image recognition processing. When an abnormality is detected, an alarm is sounded through a buzzer. In particular, the user can pull out the memory (12) and read the video data in the memory (12) locally. At the same time, the user can also store family members and related parameter settings in the memory (12) to optimize the image processing program in the processor 1 (13).

[0029] It can be seen that in this embodiment, the network connection is completely physically isolated, which can well implement user privacy protection.

[0030] Example 2: For changing needs, the camera needs to monitor the scene, and it can freely switch between offline mode, semi-online mode, and online mode. Among them, the offline mode corresponds to physical disconnection, the semi-online mode corresponds to timely disconnection after the network is updated, and the online mode corresponds to networking. This embodiment provides a "multi-modal separate privacy protection camera". Combined Figure 4 , comprising a camera platform (1) and a base (2). The camera platform is composed of a camera (11), a memory (12), a processor 1 (13), an interface 1 (14), and a delay switch (15); the camera (11) is connected to the memory (12) to store video data in the memory (12); the memory (12) is a pluggable memory card or an embedded memory, connected to the processor 1 (13), and transmits video data to the processor 1 (13) for analysis and processing; the processor 1 (13) is connected to the camera (11) to control the operation of the camera (11); the processor 1 (13) is connected to the interface 1 (14); the data bus of the interface (14) is connected to the delay switch (15); the delay switch (15) ) is a delayed closing circuit of the data bus, connected to the processor 1 (13), and driven by the processor 1 (13) to immediately open and delay closing; the base (2) is composed of a network module (21), an interface 2 (22), a power plug (23), and a processor 2 (24); the interface 2 (22) can be inserted into the interface 1 (14) to realize the connection of the power supply, and at the same time, the interface 2 (22) is connected to the delay switch (15) for data bus connection: the network module (21) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to provide network connection; the power plug (23) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to provide power; the processor 2 (24) is connected to the interface 2 (22) for edge parallel computing. The processor 1 (13) is a CPU with a built-in memory, and the memory contains an image processing program and a program scheduling algorithm; the processor 2 (24) is an FPGA or CPU with a built-in memory, and the memory contains an image processing program.

[0031] When switched to offline mode, the processor 1 (13) controls the delay switch (15) to close, and the base (2) provides power to the interface 1 (14) through the power plug (23) and the interface 2 (22). The working principle of the camera pan / tilt (1) is the same as that of the embodiment 1, and will not be described here.

[0032] When switched to online mode, the processor 1 (13) controls the delay switch (15) to be always on, and the base (2) not only provides power, but also can realize online parameter update, data upload, and timely early warning alarm through the network module (21), and the user can realize direct operation of the camera (11) through the client. At the same time, the processor 2 (24) can also assist in parallel computing, process the image, and allocate tasks according to the program scheduling algorithm of the processor 1 (13).

[0033] When switching to the semi-online mode, the processor 1 (13) controls the delay switch (15) to open for a period of time and then close, that is, delay closing. At this time, the entire device works in the online mode first, and then switches to the offline mode. The risk of being attacked by the network can be reduced as much as possible.

[0034] It can be seen that in this embodiment, the user can choose to switch the working mode according to his or her needs for privacy protection.

[0035] Embodiment 3: In the scenario of embodiment 2, considering that only offline and online modes are required, the present invention provides a "separate privacy protection camera" combined with Figure 2 , comprising a camera platform (1) and a base (2). The camera platform is composed of a camera (11), a memory (12), a processor 1 (13), and an interface 1 (14); the camera (11) is connected to the memory (12) to store video data in the memory (12); the memory (12) is a pluggable memory card or an embedded memory, connected to the processor 1 (13), and transmits video data to the processor 1 (13) for analysis and processing; the processor 1 (13) is connected to the camera (11) to control the operation of the camera (11); the processor 1 (13) ) is connected to the interface 1 (14); the base (2) is composed of a network module (21), an interface 2 (22), a power plug (23), and a processor 2 (24); the interface 2 (22) can be inserted into the interface 1 (14) to connect and realize the transmission of power and data; the network module (21) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to provide network connection; the power plug (23) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to provide power; the processor 2 (24) is connected to the interface 2 (22) for edge parallel computing. The processor 1 (13) is a CPU with built-in memory, and the memory contains an image processing program and a program scheduling algorithm; the processor 2 (24) is one of an FPGA, a CPU or an NPU with built-in memory, and the memory contains an image processing program.

[0036] The working principle in the offline and online modes is basically the same as that in Embodiment 2 and will not be described in detail here. The difference is that the mode switching is directly controlled by the processor 1 (13).

[0037] Example 4: Based on the scenario of Example 3, considering reducing the cost of the camera, cutting off the edge computing part, this example provides a "low-cost separated privacy protection camera" combined with Figure 5 , comprising a camera platform (1) and a base (2). The camera platform is composed of a camera (11), a memory (12), a processor 1 (13), and an interface 1 (14); the camera (11) is connected to the memory (12) to store video data in the memory (12); the memory (12) is a pluggable memory card or an embedded memory, connected to the processor 1 (13), and transmits video data to the processor 1 (13) for analysis and processing; the processor 1 (13) is connected to the camera (11) to control the camera (11) to work; the processor 1 (13) is connected to the interface 1 (14); the base (2) is composed of a network module (21), an interface 2 (22), and a power plug (23); the interface 2 (22) can be inserted into the interface 1 (14) to connect and realize power and data transmission; the network module (21) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to provide network connection; the power plug (23) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to supply power. The processor 1 is a CPU with its own memory, and the memory contains an image processing program.

[0038] The working principle is basically the same as that of the third embodiment, except that the operations of the parallel computing and program scheduling parts are reduced.

[0039] Example 5: In the scenario of Example 3, considering introducing data interaction on the local side, enhancing the data update method in offline mode, and the control of the camera, this example provides a "separate privacy protection camera with a local network", combined with Figure 6, including a camera platform (1) and a base (2). The camera platform is composed of a camera (11), a memory (12), a processor 1 (13), an interface 1 (14), and a local network module (16); the camera (11) is connected to the memory (12) to store video data in the memory (12); the memory (12) is a pluggable memory card or an embedded memory, connected to the processor 1 (13), and transmits video data to the processor 1 (13) for analysis and processing; the processor 1 (13) is connected to the camera (11) to control the operation of the camera (11); the processor 1 (13) is connected to the interface 1 (14); the local network module (16) is a Bluetooth, infrared, Zigbee, wifi A kind of, can not connect to the Internet, only used as a local area network connection; the processor 1 (13) is connected to the local network module (16) to realize the transmission of data with the user at the local end; the base (2) is composed of a network module (21), an interface 2 (22), a power plug (23), and a processor 2 (24); the interface 2 (22) can be inserted into the interface 1 (14) for connection to realize the transmission of power and data; the network module (21) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to provide a network connection; the power plug (23) is connected to the interface 2 (22) for power supply; the processor 2 (24) is connected to the interface 2 (22) for edge parallel computing. The processor 1 (13) is a CPU with a built-in memory, and the memory contains an image processing program and a program scheduling algorithm; the processor 2 (24) is an FPGA or CPU with a built-in memory, and the memory contains an image processing program.

[0040] The working principle is the same as that of the embodiment 3 and will not be described here in detail. The difference is that in the offline mode, the local network module (16) can interact with the user to realize data update and direct control of the camera (11).

[0041] Embodiment 6: In the scenario of embodiment 3, considering that it is convenient for users to identify the current camera working mode so as to remind users of privacy security, this embodiment provides a "separate privacy protection camera with an indicator light" combined with Figure 7, comprising a camera platform (1) and a base (2). The camera platform is composed of a camera (11), a memory (12), a processor 1 (13), an interface 1 (14), and an indicator light (17); the camera (11) is connected to the memory (12) to store video data in the memory (12); the memory (12) is a pluggable memory card or an embedded memory, connected to the processor 1 (13), and transmits video data to the processor 1 (13) for analysis and processing; the processor 1 (13) is connected to the camera (11) to control the operation of the camera (11); the processor 1 (13) is connected to the interface 1 (14); the indicator light (17) is a multi-color LED light , the color matches the working mode to indicate the working mode; the indicator light (17) is connected to the preprocessor 1 (13) and driven by it; the base (2) is composed of a network module (21), an interface 2 (22), a power plug (23), and a processor 2 (24); the interface 2 (22) can be inserted into the interface 1 (14) for connection to realize the transmission of power and data; the network module (21) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to provide network connection; the power plug (23) is connected to the interface 2 (22) for power supply; the processor 2 (24) is connected to the interface 2 (22) for edge parallel computing. The processor 1 (13) is a CPU with a built-in memory, and the memory contains an image processing program and a program scheduling algorithm; the processor 2 (24) is an FPGA or CPU with a built-in memory, and the memory contains an image processing program.

[0042] Its working principle is basically the same as that of embodiment 3, except that the color of the indicator light (17) can be used to prompt the user of the current working mode of the camera so that the user can perform relevant operations for privacy protection in a timely manner.

[0043] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the technology may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in the present invention shall still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detachable privacy protection camera, characterized in that: The invention comprises a camera platform (1) and a base (2); the camera platform comprises a camera (11), a memory (12), a processor 1 (13), and an interface 1 (14); the camera (11) is connected to the memory (12) to store video data in the memory (12); the memory (12) is a pluggable memory card or an embedded memory, connected to the processor 1 (13), and transmits the video data to the processor 1 (13) for analysis and processing; the processor 1 (13) is connected to the camera (11) to control the operation of the camera (11); The processor 1 (13) is connected to the interface 1 (14); the base (2) is composed of a network module (21), an interface 2 (22), a power plug (23), and a processor 2 (24); the interface 2 (22) can be inserted into the interface 1 (14) for connection to achieve power and data transmission; the network module (21) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to provide network connection; the power plug (23) is connected to the interface 2 (22) for power supply; the processor 2 (24) is connected to the interface 2 (22) for edge parallel computing.

2. The detachable privacy protection camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera (11) may be provided with a rotating platform and a buzzer. The rotating platform or the buzzer is connected to the processor 1 (13) and is driven by the processor 1 (13) to work.

3. The detachable privacy protection camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processor 1 (13) is a CPU with its own memory, and the memory contains an image processing program and a program scheduling algorithm; the processor 2 (24) is an FPGA or CPU or NPU with its own memory, and the memory contains an image processing program.

4. The detachable privacy protection camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the offline mode, the camera pan / tilt (1) works independently, and at this time, the interface 1 (14) is directly connected to an external power plug.

5. The detachable privacy protection camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera pan / tilt platform (1) is provided with a delay switch (15); the delay switch (15) is a delay closing circuit of the data bus; the interface 1 (14) and the interface 2 (22) are connected to the data bus via the delay switch (15), and the power line is directly connected to the interface 2 (22) via the interface 1 (14); the delay switch (15) is connected to the processor 1 (13), and is driven by the processor 1 (13) to be immediately turned on and closed with a delay.

6. The detachable privacy protection camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: In order to reduce costs, the base (2) is composed of a network module (21), an interface 2 (22), and a power plug (23); the interface 2 (22) can be inserted into the interface 1 (14) for connection to achieve power and data transmission; the network module (21) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to provide a network connection; the power plug (23) is connected to the interface 2 (22) to provide power.

7. The detachable privacy protection camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera pan / tilt platform (1) is provided with a local network module (16); the local network module (16) is one of Bluetooth, infrared, Zigbee, and wifi; the processor 1 (13) is connected to the local network module (16) to realize data transmission with the user at the local end.

8. The detachable privacy protection camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera gimbal (1) is provided with an indicator light (17); the indicator light (17) is a multi-color LED light, the color of which matches the working mode, thereby indicating the working mode; the indicator light (17) is connected to the processor 1 (13) and is driven by the processor.

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