Image pickup system and image pickup apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides an image pickup system and an image pickup device. The camera system comprises a vibration sensing module and a main camera module. The main camera module comprises a camera module, a main control module, an awakening module and a first communication module. The first communication module comprises a first communication port and a second communication port, and the first communication module is electrically connected with the vibration sensing module through the first communication port and electrically connected with the awakening module through the second communication port; the awakening module comprises a first awakening port, the awakening module is electrically connected with the main control module through the first awakening port, the main control module comprises a control port, and the main control module is electrically connected with the camera module through the control port. The camera system can reduce the power consumption, prolong the service life of parts, and has many use scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of security equipment, and in particular to a camera system and a camera device. Background Art

[0002] Security monitoring equipment has a wide range of application scenarios, helping people improve their quality of life and protect property and personal safety. Currently, the host of the camera system used for security monitoring generally has high power consumption, cannot shoot targeted images after passive triggering in the wild, and has limited application scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides an improved camera system and camera device.

[0004] The present application provides a camera system, comprising:

[0005] A vibration sensing module, used to generate a vibration signal when triggered; and

[0006] The main camera module includes a camera module, a main control module, a wake-up module and a first communication module, wherein the first communication module includes a first communication port and a second communication port, the first communication module is electrically connected to the vibration sensing module through the first communication port, and is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the second communication port; the wake-up module includes a first wake-up port, the wake-up module is electrically connected to the main control module through the first wake-up port, the main control module includes a control port, and the main control module is electrically connected to the camera module through the control port; wherein the first communication port is used as a receiving port, the The second communication port serves as a sending port. After the first communication module responds to the vibration signal generated by the vibration sensing module through the first communication port, the first communication module sends a first wake-up signal to the wake-up module through the second communication port, so that the wake-up module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the wake-up module is in the working state, the wake-up signal is sent to the main control module through the first wake-up port to wake up the main control module, so that the main control module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the main control module is in the working state, the camera module is controlled through the control port to obtain an image of the current environment.

[0007] Preferably, the main camera module also includes a second communication module, the second communication module includes a third communication port and a fourth communication port, the second communication module is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the third communication port, and is electrically connected to an external terminal device through the fourth communication port; the main control module includes a memory, the memory includes a receiving port, and is electrically connected to the camera module through the receiving port; the main control module includes a sending port, the main control module is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the sending port; the wake-up module includes a data transmission port, and the wake-up module is electrically connected to the third communication port through the data transmission port; wherein the third communication port serves as a receiving port, and the fourth communication port serves as a sending port; the memory receives and stores images from the camera module through the receiving port, the main control module sends the image in the memory to the wake-up module through the sending port, the wake-up module transfers the image to the third communication port of the second communication module through the data transmission port, and the second communication module sends it to the external terminal device through the fourth communication port.

[0008] Preferably, the main camera module also includes a second communication module, the second communication module includes a third communication port and a fourth communication port, the second communication module is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the third communication port, and is electrically connected to an external terminal device through the fourth communication port; the wake-up module includes a second wake-up port, and the wake-up module is electrically connected to the third communication port through the second wake-up port; the main control module includes a memory, the memory includes a receiving port, and is electrically connected to the camera module through the receiving port; after the second communication module responds to the request signal of the terminal device through the fourth communication port, it sends a second wake-up signal to the wake-up module through the third communication port, so that the wake-up module The wake-up module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the wake-up module is in the working state, the wake-up signal is sent to the main control module through the second wake-up port to wake up the main control module, so that the main control module switches from a sleep state to a working state; the memory receives and stores the image from the camera module through the receiving port, and after the main control module is in the working state, the image in the memory is sent to the wake-up module through the sending port; the wake-up module includes a data transmission port, and the wake-up module transfers the image to the third communication port of the second communication module through the data transmission port, and the second communication module sends it to the external terminal device through the fourth communication port.

[0009] Preferably, the main camera module also includes a second communication module, the second communication module includes a third communication port and a fourth communication port, the second communication module is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the third communication port, and is electrically connected to an external terminal device through the fourth communication port; the wake-up module includes a second wake-up port, and the wake-up module is electrically connected to the third communication port through the second wake-up port; after the second communication module responds to the request signal of the terminal device through the fourth communication port, the second communication module sends a second wake-up signal to the wake-up module through the third communication port, so that the wake-up module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the wake-up module is in the working state, the second wake-up port sends a second wake-up signal to the wake-up module through the second wake-up port The main control module sends a wake-up signal to wake up the main control module, so that the main control module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the main control module is in the working state, the camera module is controlled to switch from the sleep state to the working state through the control port; the main control module controls the camera module through the control port according to the request signal to obtain an image of the current environment, and sends the image of the current environment to the wake-up module through the sending port; the wake-up module includes a data transmission port, and the wake-up module transfers the image of the current environment to the third communication port of the second communication module through the data transmission port, and the second communication module sends it to the external terminal device through the fourth communication port.

[0010] Preferably, the second communication module includes a 4G communication module.

[0011] Preferably, the first communication module includes a LORA communication module.

[0012] Preferably, the camera system also includes a power supply module, which includes multiple power output ports. The power supply module is electrically connected to the camera module, the first communication module, the wake-up module and the main control module through the multiple power output ports, and supplies power to the camera module, the first communication module, the wake-up module and the main control module through the multiple power output ports.

[0013] Preferably, the power module includes a power input port; the camera system also includes a solar cell, the solar cell is electrically connected to the power module through the power input port, the solar cell converts solar energy into electrical energy, and charges the power module through the power input port.

[0014] The present application also provides a camera device, comprising:

[0015] A camera component, used to obtain images of the external environment;

[0016] A communication component for responding to external signals;

[0017] A wake-up component is electrically connected to the communication component respectively; after responding to an external signal, the communication component sends a signal to the wake-up component to wake up the wake-up component, so that the wake-up component switches from a dormant state to a working state; and

[0018] The main control component is electrically connected to the wake-up component and the camera component; after the wake-up component is in the working state, the wake-up component sends a start signal to the main control component to wake up the main control component, so that the main control component switches from the sleep state to the working state to control the camera component to work.

[0019] Preferably, the communication component includes a first communication component and a second communication component, the first communication component responds to the vibration signal output by the external vibration sensing component, and the second communication component responds to the request signal of the external terminal device; wherein, after the first communication component responds to the vibration signal of the external vibration sensing component or the second communication component responds to the request signal of the external terminal device, sends a signal to the wake-up component to wake up the wake-up component, so that the wake-up component switches from the sleep state to the working state; the first communication component includes a LORA communication component, and the second communication component includes a 4G communication component.

[0020] The camera system and camera device provided by the present application. The camera system is provided with a vibration sensing module and a main camera module. The main camera module is provided with a camera module, a main control module, a wake-up module and a first communication module. The first communication module is electrically connected to the vibration sensing module by providing a first communication port, the first communication module is electrically connected to the wake-up module by providing a second communication port, and the wake-up module is electrically connected to the camera module by providing a control port. Among them, the first communication port is used as a receiving port, and the second communication port is used as a sending port. After the first communication module responds to the vibration signal generated by the vibration sensing module through the first communication port, the first communication module sends a first wake-up signal to the wake-up module through the second communication port, so that the wake-up module switches from a dormant state to a working state. After the wake-up module is in the working state, the wake-up signal is sent to the main control module through the first wake-up port to wake up the main control module, so that the main control module switches from a dormant state to a working state; after the main control module is in the working state, the camera module is controlled through the control port to obtain an image of the current environment. With such a configuration, after being passively triggered by the outside world, the first wake-up port of the wake-up module is used to wake up the main control module, and the control port of the main control module is used to drive and control the camera module to capture the required image. When not triggered, the wake-up module, the main control module and the camera module are all in a sleep state, which can reduce power consumption, extend the service life of parts, and have many usage scenarios.

[0021] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0023] Figure 1 Shown is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of a camera system of the present application.

[0024] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 A functional block diagram of another embodiment of a camera system is shown.

[0025] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 A functional block diagram of another embodiment of a camera system is shown.

[0026] Figure 4 Shown Figure 1 A functional block diagram of another embodiment of a camera system is shown.

[0027] Figure 5 Shown Figure 1 A functional block diagram of another embodiment of a camera system is shown.

[0028] Figure 6 Shown is a principle block diagram of an embodiment of the camera device of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0030] The terms used in this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should be understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which this application belongs. The words "first", "second" and similar words used in the specification and claims of this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one" or "one" do not indicate a quantitative limit, but indicate that there is at least one. "Multiple" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise specified, words such as "front", "rear", "lower" and / or "upper" are only for the convenience of explanation and are not limited to one position or one spatial orientation. Words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing in front of "include" or "comprise" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprise" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Words such as "connect" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0031] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The singular forms of "a", "said" and "the" used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates other meanings. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0032] The present application provides a camera system and a camera device. The camera system includes a vibration sensing module and a main camera module. The vibration sensing module is used to generate a vibration signal after being triggered. The main camera module includes a camera module, a main control module, a wake-up module and a first communication module. The first communication module includes a first communication port and a second communication port, the first communication module is electrically connected to the vibration sensing module through the first communication port, and is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the second communication port; the wake-up module includes a first wake-up port, the wake-up module is electrically connected to the main control module through the first wake-up port, the main control module includes a control port, and the main control module is electrically connected to the camera module through the control port; wherein, the first communication port serves as a receiving port and the second communication port serves as a sending port, after the first communication module responds to the vibration signal generated by the vibration sensing module through the first communication port, the first communication module sends a first wake-up signal to the wake-up module through the second communication port, so that the wake-up module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the wake-up module is in the working state, the wake-up signal is sent to the main control module through the first wake-up port to wake up the main control module, so that the main control module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the main control module is in the working state, the camera module is controlled through the control port to obtain an image of the current environment.

[0033] The camera system and camera device provided by the present application. The camera system is provided with a vibration sensing module and a main camera module. The main camera module is provided with a camera module, a main control module, a wake-up module and a first communication module. The first communication module is electrically connected to the vibration sensing module by providing a first communication port, the first communication module is electrically connected to the wake-up module by providing a second communication port, and the wake-up module is electrically connected to the camera module by providing a control port. Among them, the first communication port is used as a receiving port, and the second communication port is used as a sending port. After the first communication module responds to the vibration signal generated by the vibration sensing module through the first communication port, the first communication module sends a first wake-up signal to the wake-up module through the second communication port, so that the wake-up module switches from a dormant state to a working state. After the wake-up module is in the working state, the wake-up signal is sent to the main control module through the first wake-up port to wake up the main control module, so that the main control module switches from a dormant state to a working state; after the main control module is in the working state, the camera module is controlled through the control port to obtain an image of the current environment. With such a configuration, after being passively triggered by the outside world, the first wake-up port of the wake-up module is used to wake up the main control module, and the control port of the main control module is used to drive and control the camera module to capture the required image. When not triggered, the wake-up module, the main control module and the camera module are all in a sleep state, which can reduce power consumption, extend the service life of parts, and have many usage scenarios.

[0034] The camera system and the camera device of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the features of the following embodiments and implementations can be combined with each other.

[0035] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the camera system 10 of the present application. Figure 1 As shown, the camera system 10 includes a vibration sensing module 11 and a main camera module 12. The vibration sensing module 11 is used to generate a vibration signal after being triggered. In the present embodiment, the vibration sensing module 11 is assembled under the railway bridge. A vibration sensor is arranged in the vibration sensing module 11, which is arranged on the height limit pole of the railway bridge. When the vibration sensor is vibrated by a large truck hitting the height limit pole due to being too high, a corresponding vibration signal will be generated, which indicates that the large truck has touched the height limit pole and the large truck has exceeded the height. In some other embodiments, the vibration sensing module 11 can also be used in a wild environment to detect the work and rest or status of wild animals. The vibration sensor is arranged on the wild animal, and when the wild animal moves, a corresponding vibration signal is generated, etc., which is not limited by the present application.

[0036] The main camera module 12 includes a camera module 121, a main control module 122, a wake-up module 123 and a first communication module 124. The wake-up module 123 is electrically connected to the vibration sensing module 11 through the first communication module 124, and is electrically connected to the camera module 121 through the main control module 122. The camera module 121 is used to obtain an image of the current environment. The first communication module 124 is used to communicate and connect the vibration sensing module 11 and the main camera module 12. Specifically, the first communication module 124 is mainly used to drive the wake-up module 123 after receiving the vibration signal of the vibration sensing module 11. After being awakened, the wake-up module 123 wakes up the main control module 122 and the camera module 121. The main control module 122 is used to drive and control the operation of the camera module 121. In this embodiment, the first communication module 124 includes a first communication port 1241 and a second communication port 1242. The first communication module 124 is electrically connected to the vibration sensing module 11 through the first communication port 1241, and is electrically connected to the wake-up module 123 through the second communication port 1242. The wake-up module 123 includes a first wake-up port 1231. The wake-up module 123 is electrically connected to the main control module 122 through the first wake-up port 1231. The main control module 122 includes a control port 1221. The main control module 122 is electrically connected to the camera module 121 through the control port 1221. Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the first communication port 1241 serves as a receiving port, and the second communication port 1242 serves as a sending port. After the first communication module 124 responds to the vibration signal generated by the vibration sensing module 11 through the first communication port 1241, it sends a first wake-up signal to the wake-up module 123 through the second communication port 1242, so that the wake-up module 123 switches from a sleep state to a working state. After the wake-up module 123 is in the working state, it sends a wake-up signal to the main control module 122 through the first wake-up port 1231 to wake up the main control module 122, so that the main control module 122 switches from a sleep state to a working state. After the main control module 122 is in the working state, it controls the camera module 121 through the control port 1221 to obtain an image of the current environment. Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the dotted arrow indicates the wake-up path. When the vibration sensing module 11 is triggered, a vibration signal is generated. After the first communication module 124 responds to the vibration signal through the first communication port 1241, it sends a first wake-up signal to the wake-up module 123 through the second communication port 1242, so that the wake-up module 123 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the wake-up module 123 is in the working state, a wake-up signal is sent to the main control module 122 through the first wake-up port 1231 to wake up the main control module 122, so that the main control module 122 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the main control module 122 is in the working state, the control port 1221 is used to control the camera module 121 to obtain an image of the current environment. The camera module 121 includes a data sending port 1211, and the image of the current environment obtained is sent to the main control module 122 for storage through the data sending port 1211. In the above-mentioned wake-up path, the main control module 122 and the camera module 121 can be awakened at the same time, or the main control module 122 can be awakened first, and then the camera module 121 can be awakened after the main control module 122 is awakened. In this way, different wake-up orders can be selected to reduce power consumption. With such a setting, after being passively triggered by the outside world, the first wake-up port 1231 of the wake-up module 123 is used to wake up the main control module 122, and the control port 1221 of the main control module 122 is used to drive and control the camera module 121 to work, so that the camera module 121 can capture the required image. When not triggered, the wake-up module 123, the main control module 122 and the camera module 121 are all in a dormant state, which can reduce power consumption, save the power consumption of the camera system 10, extend the service life of the parts, and have many usage scenarios.

[0037] exist Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the first communication module 124 includes a LORA communication module. In this embodiment, a corresponding LORA communication module is also provided in the vibration sensing module 11. The main camera module 12 communicates with the LORA communication module provided in the vibration sensing module 11 through the LORA communication module. By using the LORA communication module, long-distance communication can be achieved, and while maintaining long-distance communication, the energy consumption is low, and long-term communication can be maintained. In addition, by adopting a spread spectrum modulation method, by expanding the signal bandwidth in the frequency domain, it has a strong anti-interference ability for narrowband interference, and has strong anti-interference ability, and can still maintain stable communication quality in a wireless environment. At the same time, the LORA communication module can support the simultaneous connection of multiple devices, and through the setting of gateways and concentrators, large-scale device connection and data transmission can be achieved.

[0038] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of another embodiment of the camera system 10 . Figure 2 The embodiment shown is Figure 1 The embodiments shown are similar, the main difference being that Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the main camera module 12 also includes a second communication module 125, and the wake-up module 123 is electrically connected to the external terminal device 30 through the second communication module 125. The second communication module 125 is used to communicate with the terminal device 30 and the main camera module 12. Specifically, the second communication module 125 is mainly used to send data to the terminal device 30, and can also receive a request signal from the terminal device 30. The main control module 122 includes a memory 1222, and the memory 1222 is used to store images acquired by the camera module 121. In this embodiment, the second communication module 125 includes a third communication port 1251 and a fourth communication port 1252. The second communication module 125 is electrically connected to the wake-up module 123 through the third communication port 1251, and is electrically connected to the external terminal device 30 through the fourth communication port 1252. The main control module 122 includes a memory 1222, the memory 1222 includes a receiving port 1223, and is electrically connected to the camera module 121 through the receiving port 1223. The main control module 122 includes a sending port 1224, and is electrically connected to the wake-up module 123 through the sending port 1224. The wake-up module 123 includes a data transmission port 1232, and the wake-up module 123 is electrically connected to the third communication port 1251 through the data transmission port 1232. Figure 2In the embodiment shown, the third communication port 1251 is used as a receiving port, and the fourth communication port 1252 is used as a sending port. The memory 1222 receives and stores images from the camera module 121 through the receiving port 1223, and the main control module 122 sends the images in the memory 1222 to the wake-up module 123 through the sending port 1224. The wake-up module 123 transfers the images to the third communication port 1251 of the second communication module 125 through the data transmission port 1232, and the second communication module 125 sends the images to the external terminal device 30 through the fourth communication port 1252. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the dotted arrow indicates the wake-up path. When the vibration sensing module 11 is triggered, a vibration signal is generated. After the first communication module 124 responds to the vibration signal through the first communication port 1241, it sends a first wake-up signal to the wake-up module 123 through the second communication port 1242, so that the wake-up module 123 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the wake-up module 123 is in the working state, a wake-up signal is sent to the main control module 122 through the first wake-up port 1231 to wake up the main control module 122, so that the main control module 122 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the main control module 122 is in the working state, the control port 1221 is used to control the camera module 121 to obtain an image of the current environment. The camera module 121 sends the acquired image of the current environment to the memory 1222 in the main control module 122 for storage. In the wake-up path, the main control module 122 and the camera module 121 can be awakened at the same time, or the main control module 122 can be awakened first, and then the camera module 121 can be awakened. In this way, different wake-up orders can be selected to reduce power consumption. Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the solid arrow indicates the data transmission path. When the terminal device 30 needs to view data, the main control module 122 sends the image in the memory 1222 to the external terminal device 30 through the wake-up module 123 and the second communication module 125 in sequence. The terminal device 30 here can be a user end. Such a setting can support remote access by users and has a wide range of applications.

[0039] exist Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the second communication module 125 includes a 4G communication module. The terminal device 30 communicates with the wake-up module 123 via the 4G communication module of the second communication module 125. The 4G communication module has the advantages of high-speed data transmission, low latency, wide coverage, and support for multimedia applications, and is stable and reliable. In this way, the camera system 10 is configured with a low-power 4G communication module and a LORA communication module, so that the camera module 121 meets the needs of outdoor capture, filling the gap that there is no camera system 10 on the market that supports low power consumption, LORA and 4G functions.

[0040] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 A functional block diagram of another embodiment of a camera system 10 is shown. Figure 3 The embodiment shown is Figure 2 The embodiments shown are similar, the main difference being that Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, after the second communication module 125 responds to the request signal of the terminal device 30, the wake-up module 123 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the wake-up module 123 is in the working state, it sends a wake-up signal to the main control module 122 to wake up the main control module 122, so that the main control module 122 switches from the sleep state to the working state. In this embodiment, the third communication port 1251 and the fourth communication port 1252 are both multiplexed ports, and both can be used as receiving ports or sending ports. The wake-up module 123 includes a second wake-up port 1233, and the wake-up module 123 is electrically connected to the third communication port 1251 through the second wake-up port 1233. After the second communication module 125 responds to the request signal of the terminal device 30 through the fourth communication port 1252, it sends a second wake-up signal to the wake-up module 123 through the third communication port 1251, so that the wake-up module 123 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the wake-up module 123 is in working state, it sends a wake-up signal to the main control module 122 through the second wake-up port 1233 to wake up the main control module 122, so that the main control module 122 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the main control module 122 is in working state, it sends the image in the memory 1222 to the wake-up module 123 through the sending port 1224. The wake-up module 123 transfers the image to the third communication port 1251 of the second communication module 125 through the data transmission port 1232. The second communication module 125 sends it to the external terminal device 30 through the fourth communication port 1252. Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the dotted arrow indicates a wake-up path. When the user terminal wants to view the image data stored in the memory 1222 of the main control module 122, the terminal device 30 is used to send a request signal. After the second communication module 125 responds to the request signal of the terminal device 30 through the fourth communication port 1252, it sends a second wake-up signal to the wake-up module 123 through the third communication port 1251, so that the wake-up module 123 switches from a sleep state to a working state. After the wake-up module 123 is in the working state, a wake-up signal is sent to the main control module 122 through the second wake-up port 1233 to wake up the main control module 122, so that the main control module 122 switches from a sleep state to a working state. In the above wake-up path, the terminal device 30 can be used as a wake-up source, the fourth communication port 1252 as a receiving port, and the third communication port 1251 as a sending port. The wake-up module 123 is started through the second communication module 125 to wake up the main control module 122. Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, the solid arrow indicates the data transmission path. When the main control module 122 is awakened and in working state, the terminal device 30 sequentially obtains images from the memory 1222 of the main control module 122 through the second communication module 125 and the awakening module 123. In the above data transmission process, the third communication port 1251 is used as a receiving port, and the fourth communication port 1252 is used as a sending port. The acquired data can be offline image data received from the camera module 121 by the memory 1222 in the main control module 122 through the receiving port 1223. With such a configuration, the camera system 10 can also support remote offline access, which has a wide range of applications.

[0041] Figure 4 Shown Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of another embodiment of the camera system 10 . Figure 4 The embodiment shown is Figure 3 The embodiments shown are similar, the main difference being that Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, after the second communication module 125 responds to the request signal of the terminal device 30 through the fourth communication port 1252, it sends a second wake-up signal to the wake-up module 123 through the third communication port 1251, so that the wake-up module 123 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the wake-up module 123 is in the working state, it sends a wake-up signal to the main control module 122 through the second wake-up port 1233 to wake up the main control module 122, so that the main control module 122 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the main control module 122 is in the working state, it controls the camera module 121 through the control port 1221 to obtain an image of the current environment. At this time, both the main control module 122 and the camera module 121 switch from the sleep state to the working state. The main control module 122 sends the image of the current environment to the wake-up module 123 through the sending port 1224 according to the request signal. The wake-up module 123 transfers the image of the current environment to the third communication port 1251 of the second communication module 125 through the data transmission port 1232. The second communication module 125 sends it to the external terminal device 30 through the fourth communication port 1252. Figure 4In the illustrated embodiment, the dotted arrow indicates the wake-up path. When the user terminal wants to view the image data currently acquired by the camera module 121, the terminal device 30 is used to send a request signal. After the second communication module 125 responds to the request signal of the terminal device 30 through the fourth communication port 1252, it sends a second wake-up signal to the wake-up module 123 through the third communication port 1251, so that the wake-up module 123 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the wake-up module 123 is in the working state, the second wake-up port 1233 sends a wake-up signal to the main control module 122 to wake up the main control module 122, so that the main control module 122 switches from the sleep state to the working state. After the main control module 122 is in the working state, the camera module 121 is controlled through the control port 1221, so that the camera module 121 switches from the sleep state to the working state. At this time, both the main control module 122 and the camera module 121 switch from the sleep state to the working state. In the above wake-up path, the terminal device 30 can be used as a wake-up source to start the wake-up module 123 through the second communication module 125, thereby waking up the main control module 122, and the camera module 121 is awakened by the main control module 122. The main control module 122 and the camera module 121 can be awakened at the same time, or the main control module 122 can be awakened first, and then the camera module 121 can be awakened after the main control module 122 is awakened. In this way, different wake-up sequences can be selected to reduce power consumption. Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the solid arrow indicates the data transmission path. When the main control module 122 and the camera module 121 are awakened, and both the main control module 122 and the camera module 121 are in working state, the camera module 121 is controlled according to the request signal to obtain the image of the current environment, and is sequentially sent to the external terminal device 30 through the awakening module 123 and the second communication module 125. The above-mentioned acquired data can be the current online data acquired by the main control module 122 controlling the camera module 121. With such a configuration, the camera system 10 can also support remote online access, and has a wide range of applications. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the embodiment shown, the image data acquired by the terminal device 30 has different real-time characteristics and different formats. Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the terminal device 30 can obtain the current MIPI image data acquired by the camera module 121 .

[0042] Figure 5 Shown Figure 1 A functional block diagram of another embodiment of a camera system is shown. Figure 5 The embodiment shown is Figure 2 The embodiments shown are similar, the main difference being that Figure 5In the illustrated embodiment, the camera system 10 further includes a power module 126, which is electrically connected to the camera module 121, the first communication module 124, the wake-up module 123, and the main control module 122. The power module 126 supplies power to the camera module 121, the first communication module 124, the wake-up module 123, and the main control module 122, respectively.

[0043] exist Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the power module 126 is also electrically connected to the second communication module 125 to supply power to the second communication module 125. In this embodiment, the power module 126 includes a plurality of power output ports 1261, and the power module 126 is electrically connected to the camera module 121, the first communication module 124, the wake-up module 123, and the main control module 122 through the plurality of power output ports 1261, and supplies power to the camera module 121, the first communication module 124, the wake-up module 123, and the main control module 122 through the plurality of power output ports 1261. With such a configuration, the camera system 10 can be applied to various outdoor scenarios without power supply, such as detecting wild animals, and height restrictions on railways and bridges, by providing the power module 126, and has a wide range of usage scenarios.

[0044] exist Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the camera system 10 further includes a solar cell 127, which is electrically connected to the power module 126. The solar cell 127 converts solar energy into electrical energy and charges the power module 126 with the electrical energy. In this embodiment, the power module 126 includes a power input port 1262. The camera system 10 further includes a solar cell 127, which is electrically connected to the power module 126 through the power input port 1262. The solar cell 127 converts solar energy into electrical energy and charges the power module 126 with the electrical energy through the power input port 1262. In this configuration, the camera system 10 converts solar energy into electrical energy by configuring the solar cell 127 to supply power to the power module 126. The energy utilization rate is high, and low-power solar power supply can be met, and the cost is low. In this embodiment, a power supply module and a solar cell are also provided in the vibration sensing module 11. The solar cell is used to power the power supply module, and the power supply module is used to power the LORA communication module and the vibration sensor provided in the vibration sensing module 11, so as to adapt to various scenarios without power supply in the wild, such as detecting wild animals, height limits of railways and bridges, etc.

[0045] Figure 6 FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the camera device 20 of the present application. Figure 6As shown, the camera device 20 includes a camera component 21, a communication component 22, a wake-up component 23 and a main control component 24. The camera component 21 is used to obtain images of the external environment. The communication component 22 is used to respond to external signals. The wake-up components 23 are electrically connected to the communication components 22 respectively. After responding to the external signal, the communication component 22 sends a signal to the wake-up component 23 to start the wake-up component 23, so that the wake-up component 23 switches from a dormant state to a working state. The main control component 24 is electrically connected to the wake-up component 23 and the camera component 21. After the wake-up component 23 is in a working state, it sends a start signal to the main control component 24 to wake up the main control component 24, so that the main control component 24 switches from a dormant state to a working state to control the camera component 21 to work. In this way, after being passively triggered by the outside world, the wake-up component 23 is used to wake up the main control component 24 and the camera component 21 to work and capture the required image. When not triggered, the wake-up component 23, the main control component 24 and the camera component 21 are all in a dormant state, which can reduce power consumption, save power consumption of the camera device 20, extend the service life of parts, and have many usage scenarios.

[0046] exist Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the communication component 22 includes a first communication component 221 and a second communication component 222, and the first communication component 221 responds to the vibration signal output by the external vibration sensing component 50. The second communication component 222 responds to the request signal of the external terminal device 40. Among them, after the first communication component 221 responds to the vibration signal of the external vibration sensing component, or the second communication component 222 responds to the request signal of the external terminal device 40, it sends a signal to the wake-up component 23 to start the wake-up component 23, so that the wake-up component 23 switches from the sleep state to the working state; the first communication component 221 includes a LORA communication component, and the second communication component 222 includes a 4G communication component. With such a configuration, the camera system 10 can be used in various field environments such as detecting wild animals, railway road and bridge height limits, and can also support user remote access, with a wide range of applications.

[0047] In some embodiments, when the vibration sensing module 11 is triggered by vibration and generates a vibration signal, the LORA communication module set in the vibration sensing module 11 informs the LORA communication module of the first communication module 124 through the wireless function, and the LORA communication module of the first communication module 124 sends a wake-up signal to start the wake-up module 123. The wake-up module 123 acts as a low-power fast response module to start the main control module 122 and the camera module 121, shoot image data and store it. After a certain amount is stored, the image data is sent to the terminal device 30 at the user end through the 4G communication module of the second communication module 125.

[0048] In actual application, when the inductive sensor in the vibration sensing module 11 senses the vibration on the height limit pole in front of the railway bridge, an inductive signal is generated, and the inductive sensor communicates with the LORA communication module in the vibration sensing module 11, and the LORA communication module in the vibration sensing module 11 sends information to the LORA communication module of the first communication module 124 in the main camera module 12. At this time, the first port of the LORA communication module of the first communication module 124 sends a high-level interrupt signal of 8 clock cycles to the first port of the sensor of the first communication module 124 to inform the sensor to prepare to receive data. Then, after the second port of the LORA communication module of the first communication module 124 sends SPI data to the sensor, the sensor pulls up the signal of the second port of the sensor after receiving the relevant vibration data signal. At this time, the second port sends the high level of the interrupt signal to the second port of the low-power fast response module of the wake-up module 123. After the low-power fast response module of the wake-up module 123 receives the interrupt signal instruction, the third port and the fourth port are first output from the low-level signal to the high-level signal, and the high level is always output. When the two ports of the main platform of the camera system receive the high-level signals output by the third port and the fourth port of the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123, they switch from the sleep state to the working state. At this time, the fifth end of the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123 also sends a continuous low-level signal, which is the wake-up signal of the 4G communication module of the second communication module 125. When the fifth end of the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123 sends a low-level signal, the 4G communication module of the second communication module 125 is awakened from the sleep mode to the working mode. At this time, the main platform of the camera system 10, the wake-up module 123 and the second communication module 125 have all switched from the sleep mode to the working mode. Then, the main platform of the camera system 10 uses two ports to send serial port signals and the sixth port and the seventh port of the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123 to perform serial port communication and transmit data. The low-power fast response module of the wake-up module 123 is connected to the TX end and RX end of the 4G module of the second communication module 125 through the eighth port and the ninth port for serial communication, and transmits the image and other data to the 4G communication module of the second communication module 125. After receiving the data, the 4G module of the second communication module 125 sends the 4G signal outward and to the terminal device 30 through the main antenna, the slave antenna and the peripheral RF circuit.

[0049] It should be noted that the vibration value is set by the software as a threshold of 0-100, and the user can freely adjust the threshold to filter out irrelevant information. The threshold is configured and stored in the sensor microcontroller. If it is lower than the threshold, the action will not be triggered.

[0050] In some embodiments, when the 4G communication module of the second communication module 125 receives a request instruction from the terminal device 30, it sends a wake-up signal to start the low-power fast response module of the wake-up module 123, and the low-power fast response module of the wake-up module 123 starts the main control module 122. At this time, the terminal device 30 can communicate with the main control module 122 through the 4G module of the second communication module 125 to read the image data.

[0051] In actual application, when the main antenna of the 4G module of the second communication module 125 and the slave antenna and the peripheral RF circuit receive the radio signal of the request instruction of the terminal device 30, the 4G module of the second communication module 125 is awakened and sends a wake-up signal (a low-level signal that is continuously pulled down) to the tenth port of the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123. At this time, the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123 is also awakened. The low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123 connects the TX end and the RX end of the 4G module of the second communication module 125 through the eighth end and the ninth end to perform serial port communication. After receiving the request instruction from the terminal device 30, the third port and the fourth port of the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123 are output from the low-level signal to the high-level signal and are always pulled high. When the two ports of the main platform of the camera system 10 receive the high-level signal output by the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123, the quick start operation is immediately performed. At this time, the two ports of the low-power quick response module of the wake-up module 123 and the two ports of the main platform of the camera system 10 communicate through serial ports to inform the platform terminal user of the instructions, and return the data required by the user to the low-power quick response module of the wake-up module 123 through the serial port, and send it to the 4G module of the second communication module 125 through the serial port, and send it to the terminal device 30 through the antenna of the 4G module of the second communication module 125.

[0052] In some embodiments, when the 4G communication module of the second communication module 125 receives the request instruction of the terminal device 30, it sends a wake-up signal to start the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123, and the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123 starts the main control module 122 and the camera module 121. At this time, the terminal device 30 can communicate with the main control module 122 through the 4G module of the second communication module 125, take images and read related image data. The wake-up path, data reading and data sending of this method are similar to the working method of the above embodiment. The difference is that the main platform of the camera system 10 also includes the MIPI image data returned by the image sensor obtained through the interface in the serial port data sent to the low-power rapid response module of the wake-up module 123.

[0053] With such a configuration, the present application provides a low-power camera system 10 for capturing images of the triggering vibration sensing module. The camera system 10 can be used in various outdoor scenarios without power supply, such as detecting wild animals and height limits of railways and bridges, saving power consumption of the camera system 10 and supporting remote access by users.

[0054] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the application disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are indicated by the following claims.

[0055] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A camera system, characterized in that: include: A vibration sensing module, used to generate a vibration signal after being triggered; and The main camera module includes a camera module, a main control module, a wake-up module and a first communication module, wherein the first communication module includes a first communication port and a second communication port, the first communication module is electrically connected to the vibration sensing module through the first communication port, and is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the second communication port; the wake-up module includes a first wake-up port, the wake-up module is electrically connected to the main control module through the first wake-up port, the main control module includes a control port, and the main control module is electrically connected to the camera module through the control port; wherein the first communication port is used as a receiving port, the The second communication port serves as a sending port. After the first communication module responds to the vibration signal generated by the vibration sensing module through the first communication port, the first communication module sends a first wake-up signal to the wake-up module through the second communication port, so that the wake-up module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the wake-up module is in the working state, the wake-up signal is sent to the main control module through the first wake-up port to wake up the main control module, so that the main control module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the main control module is in the working state, the camera module is controlled through the control port to obtain an image of the current environment.

2. The camera system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main camera module also includes a second communication module, the second communication module includes a third communication port and a fourth communication port, the second communication module is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the third communication port, and is electrically connected to an external terminal device through the fourth communication port; the main control module includes a memory, the memory includes a receiving port, and is electrically connected to the camera module through the receiving port; the main control module includes a sending port, the main control module is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the sending port; the wake-up module includes a data transmission port, and the wake-up module is electrically connected to the third communication port through the data transmission port; wherein the third communication port serves as a receiving port, and the fourth communication port serves as a sending port; the memory receives and stores images from the camera module through the receiving port, the main control module sends the image in the memory to the wake-up module through the sending port, the wake-up module transfers the image to the third communication port of the second communication module through the data transmission port, and the second communication module sends it to the external terminal device through the fourth communication port.

3. The camera system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main camera module also includes a second communication module, the second communication module includes a third communication port and a fourth communication port, the second communication module is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the third communication port, and is electrically connected to an external terminal device through the fourth communication port; the wake-up module includes a second wake-up port, and the wake-up module is electrically connected to the third communication port through the second wake-up port; the main control module includes a memory, the memory includes a receiving port, and is electrically connected to the camera module through the receiving port; After the second communication module responds to the request signal of the terminal device through the fourth communication port, it sends a second wake-up signal to the wake-up module through the third communication port, so that the wake-up module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the wake-up module is in the working state, it sends a wake-up signal to the main control module through the second wake-up port to wake up the main control module, so that the main control module switches from a sleep state to a working state; the memory receives and stores the image from the camera module through the receiving port, and after the main control module is in the working state, it sends the image in the memory to the wake-up module through the sending port; the wake-up module includes a data transmission port, and the wake-up module transfers the image to the third communication port of the second communication module through the data transmission port, and the second communication module sends it to the external terminal device through the fourth communication port.

4. The camera system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main camera module also includes a second communication module, the second communication module includes a third communication port and a fourth communication port, the second communication module is electrically connected to the wake-up module through the third communication port, and is electrically connected to an external terminal device through the fourth communication port; the wake-up module includes a second wake-up port, and the wake-up module is electrically connected to the third communication port through the second wake-up port; after the second communication module responds to the request signal of the terminal device through the fourth communication port, the second communication module sends a second wake-up signal to the wake-up module through the third communication port, so that the wake-up module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the wake-up module is in the working state, the second wake-up port sends a second wake-up signal to the main control The module sends a wake-up signal to wake up the main control module, so that the main control module switches from a sleep state to a working state; after the main control module is in the working state, the camera module is controlled to switch from the sleep state to the working state through the control port; the main control module controls the camera module through the control port according to the request signal to obtain an image of the current environment, and sends the image of the current environment to the wake-up module through the sending port; the wake-up module includes a data transmission port, and the wake-up module transfers the image of the current environment to the third communication port of the second communication module through the data transmission port, and the second communication module sends it to the external terminal device through the fourth communication port.

5. The camera system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The second communication module includes a 4G communication module.

6. The camera system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first communication module includes a LORA communication module.

7. The camera system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera system also includes a power supply module, which includes multiple power output ports. The power supply module is electrically connected to the camera module, the first communication module, the wake-up module and the main control module through the multiple power output ports, and supplies power to the camera module, the first communication module, the wake-up module and the main control module through the multiple power output ports.

8. The camera system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The power module includes a power input port; the camera system also includes a solar cell, which is electrically connected to the power module through the power input port. The solar cell converts solar energy into electrical energy and charges the power module through the power input port.

9. A camera device, characterized in that: include: A camera component, used to obtain images of the external environment; A communication component for responding to external signals; A wake-up component is electrically connected to the communication component respectively; After responding to the external signal, the communication component sends a signal to the wake-up component to wake up the wake-up component, so that the wake-up component switches from a dormant state to a working state; and The main control component is electrically connected to the wake-up component and the camera component; after the wake-up component is in the working state, the wake-up component sends a start signal to the main control component to wake up the main control component, so that the main control component switches from the sleep state to the working state to control the camera component to work.

10. The imaging device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The communication component includes a first communication component and a second communication component, the first communication component responds to the vibration signal output by the external vibration sensing component, and the second communication component responds to the request signal of the external terminal device; wherein, after the first communication component responds to the vibration signal of the external vibration sensing component, or the second communication component responds to the request signal of the external terminal device, sends a signal to the wake-up component to wake up the wake-up component, so that the wake-up component switches from the sleep state to the working state; the first communication component includes a LORA communication component, and the second communication component includes a 4G communication component.

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