Computer camera device

Abstract

The utility model provides a computer camera device, and belongs to the technical field of computer camera shooting, and the computer camera device comprises a camera assembly and a control assembly. The camera assembly is used for enabling a computer to have a camera shooting function, the camera assembly comprises a base and a camera arranged on the base, and the base is rotationally arranged on a displayer of the computer; the control assembly is arranged on the displayer and used for controlling the base to rotate between the two sides of the displayer in a reciprocating mode. Therefore, the rotation of the base is controlled through the control assembly, so that the camera is controlled to rotate back and forth between the two sides of the display, the irradiation direction of the camera is adjusted, the irradiation range of the camera to the two sides of the display is increased, and the use effect of the camera is improved; the operation process is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of computer camera technology, and in particular to a computer camera device. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of technology, computers with camera functions have become widely popular, especially laptops, which are usually embedded with cameras on the monitor. Then, the people and objects in front of the computer are presented on the computer through the camera and transmitted through the Internet, which is convenient for video calls, online contracts, video interviews, etc. in daily life.

[0003] When actually using the computer camera function, after turning on the camera, if the camera's illumination area needs to be adjusted to meet the user's needs, the camera direction is often adjusted by placing the monitor in different positions.

[0004] However, in the process of adjusting the direction of the camera in the above manner, there are situations such as inconvenience in operation and obstruction of the display by items on the desktop, which in turn brings many troubles to the user. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides a computer camera device to solve the technical problem of inconvenient camera direction adjustment in the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of the present application provide the following technical solutions:

[0007] The present application provides a computer camera device, including a camera assembly and a control assembly; the camera assembly is used to enable a computer to have a camera function, the camera assembly includes a base and a camera arranged on the base, the base is rotatably arranged on the display of the computer; the control assembly is arranged on the display, and the control assembly is used to control the base to rotate back and forth between two sides of the display.

[0008] In a possible implementation, the camera assembly further includes a mounting base, and the mounting base is disposed on the display; the base is rotatably disposed on the mounting base, and the control assembly is disposed on the mounting base and is used to control the rotation of the base.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the control assembly includes a transmission member disposed on the base and a driving member disposed on the mounting base, and the driving member is used to drive the transmission member to drive the base to rotate.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the mounting seat has a mounting cavity and a power cavity, a guide groove is provided on the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and the guide groove connects the power cavity with the mounting cavity; the base is rotatably arranged in the mounting cavity, and the transmission member is located in the guide groove; the driving member is arranged in the power cavity, and the driving member is used to drive the transmission member to reciprocate along the guide groove.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the driving member includes a driving gear and a driving motor arranged inside the power cavity, and the driving gear is coaxially arranged on the output shaft of the driving motor; the transmission member includes a plurality of transmission teeth for meshing with the driving gear, and the plurality of transmission teeth are all located in the guide groove and are spaced apart around the rotation axis of the base.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the base is configured as a spherical structure, and the mounting cavity is configured as a spherical cavity that matches the base.

[0013] In a possible implementation, an installation space is provided inside the base, and the installation space has an installation opening facing the outside of the display; and the camera is detachably disposed in the installation space.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the base is provided with a transparent protective cover, and the transparent protective cover covers the installation opening.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the camera includes an imaging lens and at least one lens, wherein the lens covers the incident end of the imaging lens, and at least one of the lenses is stacked on top of each other along the incident direction of the imaging lens; and the middle portion of some of the lenses protrudes in a direction away from the imaging lens.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the camera assembly and the control assembly are both provided in plurality, and each control assembly is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the camera assembly, at least one of the cameras is an infrared transmitter, and at least one of the cameras is an infrared camera.

[0017] A computer camera device provided by the present application includes a camera assembly and a control assembly; the camera assembly is used to enable a computer to have a camera function, the camera assembly includes a base and a camera arranged on the base, the base is rotatably arranged on the display of the computer; the control assembly is arranged on the display, and the control assembly is used to control the base to rotate back and forth between two sides of the display; the rotation of the base is controlled by the control assembly, so as to control the camera to rotate back and forth between two sides of the display, adjust the illumination direction of the camera, increase the illumination range of the camera on both sides of the display, and improve the use effect of the camera; and, there is no need to move the display, and the operation process is more convenient than moving the display to adjust the illumination direction of the camera. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. The drawings here are incorporated into the specification and constitute a part of this specification, showing embodiments that conform to the present application, and together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present application.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of a computer camera device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic top view of a cross-sectional view of a display in FIG.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The structural diagram of the camera assembly;

[0022] Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a mounting base of a computer camera device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A.

[0024] The above drawings have shown clear embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 100- camera assembly;

[0027] 110- base;

[0028] 111-installation space;

[0029] 112-installation port;

[0030] 113-transparent protective cover;

[0031] 120-camera;

[0032] 121-imaging lens;

[0033] 122-lens;

[0034] 130-mounting seat;

[0035] 131-installation cavity;

[0036] 132-power chamber;

[0037] 133-guide groove;

[0038] 200-control components;

[0039] 210- transmission parts;

[0040] 211- transmission tooth;

[0041] 220-driving member;

[0042] 221-driving gear;

[0043] 222-driving motor;

[0044] 300-Display. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the present application and how the technical solutions in the present application solve the above-mentioned technical problems will be clearly and completely described below with specific embodiments and in combination with the drawings in the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0046] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. (if any) in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, for example.

[0047] In the embodiments of the present application, the words "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the present application should not be interpreted as being more preferred or more advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a specific way.

[0048] In the related art, the camera is usually directly embedded in the computer monitor, and the camera's illumination direction is toward the side where the display interface is located. The camera is electrically connected to the computer, and when in use, the camera is directly controlled to be turned on and off by the computer, thereby realizing the control of the computer's camera function. After the camera is turned on, if the camera's illumination direction needs to be adjusted, it is usually achieved by moving the position of the monitor, making the operation process extremely inconvenient.

[0049] Therefore, the present application provides a computer camera device, which sets the camera activity on the display and adds a control component. When the camera is in use, the control component adjusts the direction of the camera, thereby adjusting the camera's irradiation direction, increasing the camera's irradiation range, and improving the camera's use effect; and, there is no need to move the display, and compared with moving the display to adjust the camera's irradiation direction, the operation process is more convenient.

[0050] The technical solution of the utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer camera device, including a camera assembly 100 and a control assembly 200; the camera assembly 100 is used to enable the computer to have a camera function, the camera assembly 100 includes a base 110 and a camera 120 arranged on the base 110, and the base 110 is rotatably arranged on a display 300 of the computer; the control assembly 200 is arranged on the display 300, and the control assembly 200 is used to control the base 110 to rotate back and forth between the two sides of the display 300.

[0052] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the base 110 is embedded on the top of the display 300, and the base 110 is rotatably arranged relative to the display 300. Specifically, the rotation axis of the base 110 extends vertically, and the irradiation direction of the camera 120 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the rotation axis of the base 110, so that when the base 110 rotates, it can drive the camera 120 to reciprocate between the two sides of the display 300.

[0053] It should be noted that, during actual installation, the camera 120 is electrically connected to the computer so that the images captured by the camera assembly 100 can be transmitted to the computer and displayed through the display 300 .

[0054] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the control component 200 is disposed inside the display 300 , so that the control component 200 can control the rotation of the base 110 , thereby adjusting the direction of the camera 120 .

[0055] When the device is used, the rotation of the base 110 is controlled by the control component 200, thereby controlling the camera 120 to rotate back and forth between the two sides of the display 300, adjusting the illumination direction of the camera 120 (i.e., the camera 120 is directed to the display 300). Figure 2 ) compared to the irradiation range of the existing camera 120 (reference Figure 2 The illumination range of the camera 120 in this device (refer to Figure 2 The area shown in b in FIG. 1 is greatly increased, thereby increasing the irradiable range of the camera 120 on both sides of the display 300 and improving the use effect of the camera 120; and, there is no need to move the display 300. Compared with moving the display 300 to adjust the irradiation direction of the camera 120, the operation process is more convenient.

[0056] It should be noted that, during actual installation, the control component 200 can be electrically connected to a computer so that the computer can control the movement of the control component 200 , thereby facilitating control of the orientation adjustment of the camera 120 .

[0057] In some embodiments, multiple camera assemblies 100 and control assemblies 200 are provided, and control assemblies 200 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with camera assemblies 100, at least one camera 120 is an infrared transmitter, and at least one camera 120 is an infrared camera.

[0058] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 1As shown, the camera assembly 100 is provided with three, and the three cameras 120 are respectively an infrared transmitter, an infrared camera and a common camera. Therefore, during use, the common camera or the infrared camera can be selected according to the use requirements to improve the use effect and increase the adaptability.

[0059] When the infrared camera is working, the infrared emitter is combined with the infrared camera to scan the face shape and features of the person and generate a three-dimensional model, so that it can be used in scenarios such as contract signing and proof of the presence of the parties.

[0060] In other embodiments, the camera assembly 100 can also be set to other quantities according to actual needs, for example: two, four; in addition, the camera assembly 100 can also be set to one, in which case the camera assembly 100 includes a base 110 and multiple cameras 120, and the multiple cameras 120 are infrared transmitters, infrared cameras, and ordinary cameras, respectively. In this case, the multiple cameras 120 are all set on the same base 110.

[0061] In some embodiments, an installation space 111 is provided inside the base 110 , and the installation space 111 has an installation opening 112 facing the outside of the display 300 ; the camera 120 is detachably disposed in the installation space 111 .

[0062] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 3 As shown, the camera 120 is plugged into the installation space 111. Specifically, a snap-fit ​​protrusion can be formed on the inner wall of the installation space 111, so that the camera 120 has an interference fit with the installation space 111 through the snap-fit ​​protrusion; the camera 120 can also be installed in the installation space 111 by screwing or bonding.

[0063] During installation, it is only necessary to insert the camera 120 into the installation space 111. Then, while the base 110 is rotated to adjust the illumination direction of the camera 120, the base 110 itself also has a better protective effect on the camera 120, reducing the possibility of the camera 120 being damaged by external forces and extending the service life of the camera 120.

[0064] In some embodiments, the base 110 is provided with a transparent protective cover 113 , and the transparent protective cover 113 covers the installation opening 112 .

[0065] In the present application embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, a transparent protective cover 113 is detachably provided on the base 110, wherein the transparent protective cover 113 can be made of transparent plastic or glass. Moreover, the transparent protective cover 113 can be fixed to the installation opening 112 by screwing or snapping. Of course, the transparent protective cover 113 can also be fixed to the edge of the installation opening 112 by bonding, which is not limited.

[0066] Furthermore, while ensuring the illumination clarity of the camera 120 , the installation space 111 is sealed by the transparent protective cover 113 , further reducing the possibility of external debris or moisture affecting the camera 120 in the installation space 111 , thereby extending the service life of the camera 120 .

[0067] In some embodiments, the camera 120 includes an imaging lens 121 and at least one lens 122, the lens 122 covers the incident end of the imaging lens 121, and at least one lens 122 is stacked on each other along the incident direction of the imaging lens 121; the middle part of some lenses 122 protrudes in a direction away from the imaging lens 121.

[0068] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 3 As shown, there are multiple lenses 122, and the imaging lens 121 and the lens 122 are both installed in the installation space 111, and the imaging lens 121 is close to the bottom of the installation space 111, and the lens 122 is located on the side of the imaging lens 121 away from the bottom of the installation space 111.

[0069] Among them, the multiple lenses 122 away from the imaging lens 121 are parabolic, and the middle part of the lens 122 protrudes in the direction away from the imaging lens 121. Specifically, the incident end of the imaging lens 121 is provided with a stepped hole coaxial with itself, so that the multiple lenses 122 sequentially cover the stepped hole. Thereby, the camera 120 is set in the form of a fisheye lens, that is, the light entering the imaging lens 121 is refracted by multiple parabolic lenses 122, and the incident angle of the light entering the camera 120 is reduced. Thereby, while adjusting the irradiation direction of the camera 120, by optimizing the structure of the camera 120 itself, the irradiation range of the camera 120 is further expanded, and the use effect of the camera 120 is improved.

[0070] In some embodiments, the camera assembly 100 further includes a mounting base 130 , which is disposed on the display 300 ; the base 110 is rotatably disposed on the mounting base 130 , and the control assembly 200 is disposed on the mounting base 130 and is used to control the rotation of the base 110 .

[0071] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 4 As shown, the mounting base 130 is disposed inside the display 300. For example, the mounting base 130 can be detachably connected to the inside of the display 300 by screwing, plugging or snapping. The mounting base 130 can also be integrally formed with the display 300 or fixedly connected to the inside of the display 300 by welding, and there is no limitation to this. The mounting base 130 connects the base 110, the camera 120 and the control component 200 as a whole, so as to facilitate the installation or removal of the computer camera device as a whole on the display 300, and improve the convenience of installation and maintenance.

[0072] In some embodiments, the control assembly 200 includes a transmission member 210 disposed on the base 110 and a driving member 220 disposed on the mounting base 130 , and the driving member 220 is used to drive the transmission member 210 to drive the base 110 to rotate.

[0073] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 4 As shown, the transmission member 210 is disposed on the outer wall of the base 110 , so that the driving member 220 can drive the base 110 to rotate by driving the transmission member 210 , thereby adjusting the irradiation direction of the camera 120 on the base 110 .

[0074] In some embodiments, the mounting seat 130 has an installation cavity 131 and a power cavity 132, and a guide groove 133 is provided on the inner wall of the installation cavity 131, and the guide groove 133 connects the power cavity 132 with the installation cavity 131; the base 110 is rotatably set in the installation cavity 131, and the transmission member 210 is located in the guide groove 133; the driving member 220 is set in the power cavity 132, and the driving member 220 is used to drive the transmission member 210 to rotate reciprocatingly along the guide groove 133.

[0075] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 4 As shown, the mounting seat 130 has an installation cavity 131 and a power cavity 132 that are spaced apart. A guide groove 133 is provided at one end of the installation cavity 131 close to the power cavity 132. The guide groove 133 connects the installation cavity 131 with the power cavity 132. The extending direction of the guide groove 133 is arc-shaped, and the guide groove 133 extends around the rotation axis of the base 110, so that when the transmission member 210 rotates along the guide groove 133, it can drive the base 110 to rotate in the installation cavity 131.

[0076] Moreover, during the process of adjusting the illumination direction of the camera 120 , the guide groove 133 also has a better limiting effect on the transmission member 210 , making it difficult for the base 110 to rotate in the direction perpendicular to the length of the guide groove 133 , thereby improving the stability of the base 110 rotating in the installation cavity 131 .

[0077] In this embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the base 110 is configured as a spherical structure, and the installation cavity 131 is configured as a spherical cavity adapted to the base 110. During the rotation of the base 110, the inner wall of the installation cavity 131 can abut against the outer wall of the base 110, so that the inner wall of the installation cavity 131 has a better support and limiting effect on the base 110, making the base 110 more stable during rotation.

[0078] In other embodiments, a rotating shaft may be fixed at the upper end or the lower end of the base 110 . In this case, the rotating shaft is passed through and rotatably connected to the inner wall of the installation cavity 131 , so that the rotation of the base 110 is reinforced by the rotating shaft.

[0079] In some embodiments, the driving member 220 includes a driving gear 221 and a driving motor 222 arranged inside the power chamber 132, and the driving gear 221 is coaxially arranged on the output shaft of the driving motor 222; the transmission member 210 includes a plurality of transmission teeth 211 for meshing with the driving gear 221, and the plurality of transmission teeth 211 are all located in the guide groove 133 and are spaced apart around the rotation axis of the base 110.

[0080] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 5 As shown, the drive motor 222 is vertically arranged in the power cavity 132. For example, the drive motor 222 can be installed in the power cavity 132 by plug-in fixation, bolt fixation or adhesive fixation, which is not limited.

[0081] The driving gear 221 is sleeved on the output shaft of the driving motor 222. Specifically, a plug connector is formed on the end of the output shaft of the driving motor 222. The plug connector is coaxial and plugged into the driving gear 221. The plug connector can be cylindrical or prismatic. In addition, the plurality of transmission teeth 211 can be fixed by welding or screws on the outer wall of the base 110. The transmission teeth 211 can also be integrally formed by the base 110, which is not limited.

[0082] When in use, starting the driving motor 222 can drive the active gear 221 to rotate, so that the active gear 221 is meshed with the transmission teeth 211 at different positions in sequence, thereby driving the transmission member 210, controlling the rotation of the base 110, and achieving the purpose of adjusting the illumination direction of the camera 120.

[0083] In other embodiments, the transmission member 210 may be configured as a plurality of engaging grooves opened on the outer wall of the base 110, and the plurality of engaging grooves are spaced around the rotation axis of the base 110. The teeth on the driving gear 221 can sequentially match the engaging grooves at different positions, thereby achieving the purpose of driving the base 110 to rotate.

[0084] In other embodiments, the driving member 220 can also be set as an electric telescopic rod. In this case, a rack extending parallel to the length direction of the electric telescopic rod is fixed on the electric telescopic rod, so that the transmission tooth 211 can engage with the rack, and then the rotation of the base 110 is controlled by the extension and shortening of the electric telescopic rod, thereby adjusting the illumination direction of the camera 120.

[0085] In summary, the present application provides a computer camera device, which controls the rotation of the base 110 through the control component 200, thereby controlling the camera 120 to rotate back and forth between the two sides of the display 300, adjusting the illumination direction of the camera 120, increasing the illumination range of the camera 120, and improving the use effect of the camera 120; and, there is no need to move the display 300. Compared with moving the display 300 to adjust the illumination direction of the camera 120, this operation process is more convenient.

[0086] So far, the technical solution of the present application has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments, and the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present application rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

[0087] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the description and practicing the contents disclosed herein. The present application is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The present application is intended to cover any modification, use or adaptation of the present application, which follows the general principles of the present application and includes common knowledge or customary technical means in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The description and embodiments are only considered as exemplary, and the scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A computer camera device, characterized in that: Including camera components and control components; The camera assembly is used to enable the computer to have a camera function, and the camera assembly includes a base and a camera arranged on the base, and the base is rotatably arranged on the display of the computer; The control component is arranged on the display, and is used for controlling the base to reciprocate between two sides of the display.

2. The computer camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera assembly also includes a mounting seat, which is arranged on the display; the base is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat, and the control assembly is arranged on the mounting seat and is used to control the rotation of the base.

3. The computer camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control assembly includes a transmission member arranged on the base and a driving member arranged on the mounting seat, and the driving member is used to drive the transmission member to drive the base to rotate.

4. The computer camera device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting seat has a mounting cavity and a power cavity, and a guide groove is arranged on the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and the guide groove connects the power cavity with the mounting cavity; the base is rotatably arranged in the mounting cavity, and the transmission member is located in the guide groove; the driving member is arranged in the power cavity, and the driving member is used to drive the transmission member to reciprocate along the guide groove.

5. The computer camera device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving member includes a driving gear and a driving motor arranged inside the power cavity, and the driving gear is coaxially arranged on the output shaft of the driving motor; the transmission member includes a plurality of transmission teeth for meshing with the driving gear, and the plurality of transmission teeth are all located in the guide groove and are spaced apart around the rotation axis of the base.

6. The computer camera device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base is configured as a spherical structure, and the installation cavity is configured as a spherical cavity adapted to the base.

7. The computer camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: An installation space is arranged inside the base, and the installation space has an installation opening facing the outside of the display; the camera is detachably arranged in the installation space.

8. The computer camera device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The base is provided with a transparent protective cover, and the transparent protective cover covers the installation opening.

9. The computer camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera includes an imaging lens and at least one lens, wherein the lens covers the incident end of the imaging lens, and at least one of the lenses is stacked on top of each other along the incident direction of the imaging lens; the middle part of some of the lenses protrudes in a direction away from the imaging lens.

10. The computer camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple camera assemblies and control assemblies, and each control assembly is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the camera assembly. At least one of the cameras is an infrared transmitter, and at least one of the cameras is an infrared camera.

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