Intelligent security camera

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent security camera which comprises a camera body and an accessory bag. The camera body comprises a body shell, the body shell is provided with a camera shooting function module and a body interface, and the body interface is used for power supply and communication; the accessory bag comprises an accessory shell, the accessory shell is provided with a battery pack and an accessory interface which are electrically connected, and the accessory interface is used for discharging and communication; the body shell is detachably connected with the accessory shell; and the body interface is detachably and electrically connected with the accessory interface. When a user selects the camera body and the accessory bag, the camera body can be powered by the battery pack in the accessory bag without additionally arranging a power line, and when the user selects the camera body, the camera body can be powered by an external power supply through the body interface. Therefore, the camera body and the accessory bag which are arranged in a split mode can be used more flexibly, the requirements of intelligent security and protection and cost control of users are met, and the miniaturization design of products is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent security, in particular to an intelligent security camera. Background Art

[0002] With the advent of the wave of smart home technology, smart cameras represented by smart security that meet home safety requirements have become very popular representative products. Traditional smart cameras mainly use external power adapters. After the product is plugged into the power adapter, the system starts working and maintains a high power consumption working state for continuous security monitoring. The advantages of this plug-in smart camera are low price and simple product system design. The disadvantage is that it has clear requirements for the installation environment. It is necessary to arrange a power socket at the installation location or require a long power extension cord, so the existing smart cameras cannot be used in all user demand scenarios.

[0003] At the same time, smart cameras on the market that support battery power are usually equipped with some additional function modules to improve the performance of smart cameras. For example, a function module that reduces energy consumption is set to ensure the battery life of a single charge. However, the addition of additional function modules increases the cost of smart cameras, making it impossible for smart cameras to meet miniaturization design requirements. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is: to provide an intelligent security camera with a separately arranged camera body and an accessory package, which can be used more flexibly, meeting the user's needs for intelligent security and cost control, and realizing a miniaturized product design.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution of the utility model is:

[0006] A smart security camera comprises a camera body and an accessory package which are separately arranged; the camera body comprises a body shell, on which an electrically connected camera function module and a body interface are provided, and the body interface is used for power supply and communication; the accessory package comprises an accessory shell, on which an electrically connected battery pack and an accessory interface are provided, and the accessory interface is used for discharge and communication; the body shell is detachably connected to the accessory shell; and the body interface is detachably electrically connected to the accessory interface.

[0007] Preferably, an electrically connected control unit and a motion detection unit are also provided on the accessory housing, and the control unit is electrically connected to the battery pack and the accessory interface respectively.

[0008] Preferably, the accessory housing is also provided with an electrically connected battery charging unit and a charging interface, and the battery charging unit is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0009] Preferably, the motion detection unit includes an infrared human body sensor or a radar.

[0010] Preferably, a base is provided on the outer side of the main body shell.

[0011] Preferably, the camera function module includes an electrically connected video acquisition unit and an image processor, the image processor is electrically connected to the main body interface, and the video acquisition unit includes at least one camera.

[0012] Preferably, the camera function module further includes a two-way voice call unit electrically connected to the image processor, and the two-way voice call unit includes a speaker and a microphone.

[0013] Preferably, the camera function module also includes an infrared night vision light.

[0014] Preferably, the camera function module further includes a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the image processor.

[0015] Preferably, the camera function module also includes a first serial communication unit electrically connected to the image processor, and the first serial communication unit is electrically connected to the main body interface; the accessory housing is also provided with a second serial communication unit electrically connected to the control unit, and the second serial communication unit is electrically connected to the accessory interface.

[0016] After adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] The intelligent security camera of the utility model includes a camera body and an accessory package that are separately arranged; the camera body includes a body shell, on which an electrically connected camera function module and a body interface are arranged, and the body interface is used for power supply and communication; the accessory package includes an accessory shell, on which an electrically connected battery pack and an accessory interface are arranged, and the accessory interface is used for discharge and communication; the body shell and the accessory shell are detachably connected; the body interface and the accessory interface are detachably electrically connected. Since the camera body and the accessory package are separately arranged, the user can select the camera body and the accessory package at the same time, or only the camera body, according to the actual situation; when selecting the camera body and the accessory package, the camera body can be powered by the battery pack in the accessory package, without the need to set up an additional power cord, and when selecting the camera body, an external power supply can be used to power the camera body through the body interface. It can be seen that the intelligent security camera of the utility model can be used more flexibly, which not only meets the user's needs for intelligent security and cost control, but also realizes the miniaturized design of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1It is a structural schematic diagram of the intelligent security camera in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is the principle block diagram of the intelligent security camera in the utility model;

[0020] In the figure: 1-camera body, 10-body shell, 11-body interface, 12-base, 2-accessory bag, 20-accessory shell, 21-accessory interface, 22-charging interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0022] It should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, terms such as "up", "down", "left", "right", "inside", and "outside" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. This is merely for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0023] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an intelligent security camera includes a camera body 1 and an accessory package 2 which are separately arranged.

[0025] The camera body 1 includes a main body shell 10. In this embodiment, a base 12 may be provided on the outer side of the main body shell 10. The main body shell 10 is provided with an electrically connected camera function module and a main body interface 11. The main body interface 11 is used for power supply and communication. The main body interface 11 may be but is not limited to a USB interface.

[0026] The accessory package 2 includes an accessory housing 20, on which an electrically connected battery pack and an accessory interface 21 are disposed. In a preferred embodiment, the accessory housing 20 is also provided with an electrically connected control unit and a motion detection unit, the control unit being electrically connected to the battery pack and the accessory interface 21, respectively, and the accessory interface 21 being used for discharge and communication. In the present utility model, the accessory interface 21 may be, but not limited to, a USB interface, the control unit may be, but not limited to, a STIM32 series single-chip microcomputer; the motion detection unit may include an infrared human body sensor or a radar.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, since the main body shell 10 and the accessory shell 20 are detachably connected, and the main body interface 11 and the accessory interface 21 are detachably electrically connected, the camera body 1 and the accessory package 2 can be conveniently disassembled and assembled during actual use.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the camera function module in the present invention includes an electrically connected video acquisition unit and an image processor, the image processor is electrically connected to the body interface 11, and the video acquisition unit includes at least one camera.

[0029] The camera function module also includes a two-way voice call unit electrically connected to the image processor, and the two-way voice call unit includes a speaker and a microphone.

[0030] The camera function module also includes an infrared night vision light, which can be installed on the camera. When it is turned on at night when there is no light or the light is weak, the infrared night vision light shines on people or objects to take pictures, and the pictures are still clear. This light is invisible to the naked eye and is concealed from the person being photographed.

[0031] The camera function module also includes a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the image processor, and the wireless communication unit may be but is not limited to WIFI.

[0032] In the present invention, the camera function module further includes a first serial communication unit electrically connected to the image processor, and the first serial communication unit is electrically connected to the body interface 11; the accessory housing 20 is also provided with a second serial communication unit electrically connected to the control unit, and the second serial communication unit is electrically connected to the accessory interface 21. That is, the camera body 1 and the accessory package 2 are in serial communication.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, when the utility model is used, the user can select the camera body 1 and the accessory package 2 at the same time according to the actual situation, such as the application site, price, etc., or can select only the camera body 1 to control the cost.

[0034] When the user selects both the camera body 1 and the accessory package 2, the body shell 10 and the accessory shell 20 are assembled together first during installation, and then the body interface 11 and the accessory interface 21 are connected together; at this time, the camera function module in the camera body 1 is powered by the battery pack in the accessory package 2, and no additional power supply is required. Specifically, the image processor, camera, speaker, microphone, infrared night vision light and wireless communication unit can all be powered by the battery in the accessory package 2. When the motion detection unit in the accessory package 2 detects abnormal movement in the monitored area, it transmits the corresponding detection signal to the control unit, and the control unit then transmits the corresponding monitoring signal to the body interface 11 and the first serial communication unit through the second serial communication unit and the accessory interface 21. The first serial communication unit then transmits the monitoring signal to the image processor, and the image processor starts the camera, the two-way voice call unit, etc., to realize the intelligent security function of the utility model.

[0035] When the user only selects the camera body 1, the body interface 11 is connected to the external power supply during installation, and the external power supply is used to power the camera body 1. The camera collects real-time video, the speaker and the microphone can realize the two-way voice call function, the infrared night vision light realizes the infrared night vision function, and the wireless communication unit can communicate wirelessly with the mobile terminal to realize the intelligent security function of the utility model and meet the low cost requirements.

[0036] It can be seen that the intelligent security camera of the present invention can be flexibly combined, which not only meets the user's needs for intelligent security and cost control, but also realizes the miniaturized design of the product, providing users with a richer and more flexible product selection method, which can meet the needs of a wide range of users.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the utility model, an electrically connected battery charging unit and a charging interface 22 are also provided in the accessory housing 20, and the battery charging unit is electrically connected to the control unit. The battery pack can be charged through the charging interface 22 and the battery charging unit to increase the battery life and increase the sufficient intelligent security time. In addition, the charging interface 22 can be, but is not limited to, a USB interface.

[0038] To sum up, the smart security camera of the present invention integrates the core basic functions including the basic audio and video functions into the camera body 1, and integrates the motion detection function and the battery pack into the accessory package 2 according to the actual usage needs of the user. That is, the present invention adopts a modular design, so that the smart security camera of the present invention can be widely used, and the structure is simple and easy to implement; for example: if there is no external power supply in the installation environment, the user can choose the camera body 1 with the accessory package 2, and the battery pack and the motion detection function in the accessory package 2 meet the user's smart security needs; and in the installation environment, when the external power supply can be conveniently used, the user can only choose the camera body 1, which reduces the cost of smart security and meets the smart security needs.

[0039] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications made within the spirit and principles of the present invention, improvements to an equivalent intelligent security camera, etc., should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent security camera, characterized in that: Includes split camera body and accessories package; The camera body comprises a body shell, on which an electrically connected camera function module and a body interface are arranged, and the body interface is used for power supply and communication; The accessory pack includes an accessory housing, on which an electrically connected battery pack and an accessory interface are provided, and the accessory interface is used for discharge and communication; The main body shell is detachably connected to the accessory shell; The main body interface and the accessory interface are detachably electrically connected.

2. The intelligent security camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accessory housing is also provided with an electrically connected control unit and a motion detection unit, and the control unit is electrically connected to the battery pack and the accessory interface respectively.

3. The intelligent security camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: The accessory housing is also provided with an electrically connected battery charging unit and a charging interface, and the battery charging unit is electrically connected to the control unit.

4. The intelligent security camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: The motion detection unit includes an infrared human body sensor or a radar.

5. The intelligent security camera according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: A base is arranged on the outer side of the main body shell.

6. The intelligent security camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The camera function module includes an electrically connected video acquisition unit and an image processor, the image processor is electrically connected to the main body interface, and the video acquisition unit includes at least one camera.

7. The intelligent security camera according to claim 6, characterized in that: The camera function module also includes a two-way voice call unit electrically connected to the image processor, and the two-way voice call unit includes a speaker and a microphone.

8. The intelligent security camera according to claim 6, characterized in that: The camera function module also includes an infrared night vision light.

9. The intelligent security camera according to claim 6, characterized in that: The camera function module also includes a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the image processor.

10. The intelligent security camera according to claim 6, characterized in that: The camera function module further includes a first serial communication unit electrically connected to the image processor, and the first serial communication unit is electrically connected to the main body interface; The accessory housing is also provided with a second serial communication unit electrically connected to the control unit, and the second serial communication unit is electrically connected to the accessory interface.

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