Head-mounted facial action information capturing device

By designing a ring-shaped helmet and adjusting the center of gravity using positioning devices, the problem of the helmet's center of gravity moving forward in the prior art has been solved, and the experience of the gamer and the user's comfort is improved.

CN222529801UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-25ANQING VOCATIONAL & TECHN COLLEGE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420430206.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-06
Publication Date
2025-02-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-06

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Technical Problem

The existing helmet-style facial expression capture device is fixed to the helmet, causing the center of gravity to move forward, and the front end of the head is heavy, affecting the player's experience.

Method used

A ring-shaped helmet is designed to install a first camera, a second camera and a third camera, and adjust the center of gravity of the helmet to reduce the gravity at the front end of the head through a positioning device, including an elastic rope and a strap.

Benefits of technology

By adjusting the center of gravity, the gravity on the front end of the head can be reduced, the player's experience can be improved, and the user's comfort and operational convenience can be enhanced.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to head-mounted facial action information capturing equipment, which belongs to the technical field of computer vision devices, comprises an annular helmet capable of being worn on the head, and is characterized in that a first camera for acquiring facial action information is mounted at the upper end of the annular helmet, a connecting frame is mounted at the front part of the annular helmet, and a second camera is mounted at the lower end of the connecting frame. A second camera used for collecting face action information is installed on the connecting frame, a third camera used for collecting face action information is installed on the side face of the annular helmet, and a positioning device used for assisting weight reduction is installed at the lower end of the annular helmet; by the adoption of the structure, the annular helmet has the advantages that the gravity center of the annular helmet can be adjusted through the positioning device, the annular helmet is fixedly bound to the waist of a user through the binding band and the hook-and-loop fastener, the elastic rope can assist in supporting the weight of the annular helmet, the gravity center can be adjusted, and the front gravity of the head can be reduced; and the experience of players is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of computer vision devices, in particular to a head-mounted facial motion information capturing device. Background Art

[0002] Facial surface analysis and capture of human faces are important virtual interaction technology means in the fields of 3D game animation, film and television special effects, virtual social interaction, human-computer interaction, etc., and expression capture is usually performed through a wearable facial expression capture device. Most existing wearable facial expression capture devices are helmet-type, and a bracket is provided on the helmet to fix the camera. When the human body is engaged in intense activities such as jumping, since the camera is fixed on the helmet, the camera can follow the jump and remain relatively still with the person, thereby achieving a better shooting effect. However, the camera information collected by this head camera in the prior art is transmitted to the data processing module by wired means for processing.

[0003] For example, in the prior art, facial expression capture devices such as Patent Nos. CN2022230792156 and CN2022220619705 all have a camera module at a certain distance in front of the far end of the helmet. However, when this helmet is worn on the head, the weight of the camera module is far away from the front of the helmet, which causes the center of gravity of the entire device to be forward, which will inevitably make the front end of the head very heavy, greatly affecting the player's experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the above technical problems and provides a head-mounted facial motion information capturing device.

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

[0006] A head-mounted facial motion information capture device comprises a ring-shaped helmet that can be worn on the head, characterized in that a first camera for collecting facial motion information is installed at the upper end of the ring-shaped helmet, a connecting frame is installed at the front of the ring-shaped helmet, a second camera for collecting facial motion information is installed on the connecting frame, a third camera for collecting facial motion information is installed on the side of the ring-shaped helmet, and a positioning device for assisting weight loss is installed at the lower end of the ring-shaped helmet;

[0007] The positioning device comprises an elastic rope connected to the annular helmet, and a strap for fixing is installed at one end of the elastic rope away from the annular helmet.

[0008] Preferably, the two ends of the strap are connected by Velcro.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing block is installed on the side of the annular helmet, a mounting groove is provided in the fixing block, an L-shaped plate is installed in the mounting groove, and the third camera is fixed in the L-shaped plate.

[0010] Preferably, the L-shaped plate is fixed in the mounting groove of the fixing block by bolts.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting rope for binding and fixing the elastic rope and the strap is installed on the outer side of the annular helmet, and the connecting rope is connected to the annular helmet with Velcro.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing frame is installed at the upper end of the annular helmet, and the fixing frame includes a connecting column and a circular ring fixedly connected to the upper end of the annular helmet, and the connecting column and the circular ring are installed with a connecting rod.

[0013] Preferably, a first connecting block for connecting to a ring is installed on the first camera, and a second connecting block for connecting to a connecting frame is installed on the second camera.

[0014] Preferably, threading holes are provided on both sides of the annular helmet.

[0015] After adopting the above structure, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0016] The utility model can adjust the center of gravity of the annular helmet through a positioning device, and is fixed to the waist of the user through a strap through Velcro. The elastic rope can assist in supporting the weight of the annular helmet, so that the center of gravity can be adjusted, the front gravity of the head is reduced, and the gamer's experience is improved.

[0017] The above summary is for the purpose of description only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the utility model will be readily apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or technical descriptions will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is the first structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a second structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 3It is a structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] As shown in the figure: 1. Ring helmet; 2. Connecting frame; 3. First camera; 301. First connecting block; 4. Second camera; 401. Second connecting block; 5. Third camera; 6. Positioning device; 601. Elastic rope; 602. Strap; 603. Connecting rope; 7. Fixing block; 701. Mounting groove; 702. L-shaped plate; 8. Threading hole; 9. Fixing frame; 901. Connecting column; 902. Ring; 903. Connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the full text.

[0026] Combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 A head-mounted facial motion information capture device comprises a circular helmet 1 that can be worn on the head, a first camera 3 for collecting facial motion information is installed on the upper end of the circular helmet 1, a connecting frame 2 is installed on the front of the circular helmet 1, a second camera 4 for collecting facial motion information is installed on the connecting frame 2, a third camera 5 for collecting facial motion information is installed on the side of the circular helmet 1, and a positioning device 6 for assisting weight loss is installed on the lower end of the circular helmet 1;

[0027] When the utility model is implemented, Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the positioning device 6 includes an elastic rope 601 connected to the ring-shaped helmet 1, and a strap 602 for fixing is installed at one end of the elastic rope 601 away from the ring-shaped helmet 1, and both ends of the strap 602 are connected by Velcro. A connecting rope 603 for binding and fixing the elastic rope 601 and the strap 602 is installed on the outer side of the ring-shaped helmet 1, and the connecting rope 603 is connected to the ring-shaped helmet 1 by Velcro. When in use, the strap 602 can be fixed to the user's waist by Velcro. The elastic rope 601 can assist in supporting the weight of the ring-shaped helmet 1, and the center of gravity can be adjusted to reduce the front gravity of the head, thereby improving the player's experience.

[0028] The elastic rope 601 and the binding strap 602 can be folded and stored, and the elastic rope 601 and the binding strap 602 can be tied and fixed to the rear side of the ring-shaped helmet 1 through the connecting rope 603 .

[0029] When the utility model is implemented, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a fixing block 7 is installed on the side of the annular helmet 1, a mounting groove 701 is provided in the fixing block 7, an L-shaped plate 702 is installed in the mounting groove 701, a third camera 5 is fixed in the L-shaped plate 702, and the L-shaped plate 702 is fixed in the mounting groove 701 of the fixing block 7 by bolts, and a fixing frame 9 is installed on the upper end of the annular helmet 1, and the fixing frame 9 includes a connecting column 901 and a ring 902 fixedly connected to the upper end of the annular helmet 1, and a connecting rod 903 is installed on the connecting column 901 and the ring 902. The third camera 5 is connected to the fixing block 7 through the L-shaped plate 702, and the third camera 5 is located directly in front of the annular helmet 1.

[0030] When the utility model is implemented, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a first connecting block 301 for connecting the ring 902 is installed on the first camera 3, and a second connecting block 401 for connecting the connecting frame 2 is installed on the second camera 4. A first slide groove for cooperating with the ring 902 is provided on the first connecting block 301, and a second slide groove for cooperating with the connecting frame 2 is provided on the second connecting block 401. Threaded holes are provided on the first connecting block 301 and the second connecting block 401, and fixing bolts are installed in the threaded holes. The first connecting block 301 is installed on the outside of the ring 902 through the first slide groove, and the second connecting block 401 is installed on the outside of the connecting frame 2 through the second slide groove. The second connecting block 401 and the first connecting block 301 can be rotated and moved on the outside of the connecting frame 2 or the ring 902 through the second slide groove and the first slide groove, and can be rotated in the threaded hole by the fixing bolt, so that the fixing bolt is against the ring 902 or the connecting frame 2 to achieve fixed connection.

[0031] Threading holes 8 are provided on both sides of the annular helmet 1 .

[0032] The working principle of this utility model: Embodiment 1:

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the second connecting block 401 is installed on the outside of the connecting frame 2 through the second slide groove. The second connecting block 401 and the first connecting block 301 can be rotated and moved on the outside of the connecting frame 2 or the ring 902 through the second slide groove and the first slide groove. The fixing bolt can be rotated in the threaded hole so that the fixing bolt is against the ring 902 or the connecting frame 2 to achieve a fixed connection. The third camera 5 is connected to the fixing block 7 through the L-shaped plate 702. The third camera 5 is located directly in front of the annular helmet 1. The first camera 3, the second camera 4 and the third camera 5 are installed and fixed to the user's waist through the strap 602 through Velcro. The elastic rope 601 can assist in supporting the weight of the annular helmet 1, and the center of gravity can be adjusted to reduce the front gravity of the head. Embodiment 2:

[0034] like Figure 3 As shown, compared with the first embodiment, the L-shaped plate 702 is disassembled, and the elastic rope 601 and the strap 602 are tied and fixed to the rear side of the ring-shaped helmet 1 by the connecting rope 603, and the first camera 3 and the second camera 4 are installed, and the facial action information is collected and captured by the two cameras.

[0035] The above describes the utility model and its implementation methods, which are not restrictive. What is shown in the full text is only one of the implementation methods of the utility model, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if ordinary technicians in this field are inspired by it, without departing from the purpose of the invention of the utility model, they can design a structure and embodiment similar to the technical solution without creativity, which should belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A head-mounted facial motion information capture device, comprising a ring-shaped helmet (1) that can be worn on the head, characterized in that: A first camera (3) for collecting facial movement information is installed at the upper end of the annular helmet (1), a connecting frame (2) is installed at the front of the annular helmet (1), a second camera (4) for collecting facial movement information is installed on the connecting frame (2), a third camera (5) for collecting facial movement information is installed on the side of the annular helmet (1), and a positioning device (6) for assisting weight loss is installed at the lower end of the annular helmet (1); The positioning device (6) comprises an elastic rope (601) connected to the annular helmet (1), and a strap (602) for fixing is installed at one end of the elastic rope (601) away from the annular helmet (1).

2. A head-mounted facial motion information capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the binding strap (602) are connected by Velcro.

3. A head-mounted facial motion information capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing block (7) is installed on the side of the annular helmet (1), a mounting groove (701) is provided in the fixing block (7), an L-shaped plate (702) is installed in the mounting groove (701), and the third camera (5) is fixed in the L-shaped plate (702).

4. A head-mounted facial motion information capture device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The L-shaped plate (702) is fixed in the mounting groove (701) of the fixing block (7) by means of bolts.

5. The head-mounted facial motion information capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting rope (603) for binding and fixing the elastic rope (601) and the binding belt (602) is installed on the outer side of the annular helmet (1); the connecting rope (603) and the annular helmet (1) are connected by Velcro.

6. The head-mounted facial motion information capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing frame (9) is installed at the upper end of the annular helmet (1), and the fixing frame (9) comprises a connecting column (901) and a circular ring (902) fixedly connected to the upper end of the annular helmet (1), and a connecting rod (903) is installed on the connecting column (901) and the circular ring (902).

7. A head-mounted facial motion information capture device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first camera (3) is mounted with a first connection block (301) for connecting to a ring (902), and the second camera (4) is mounted with a second connection block (401) for connecting to a connection frame (2).

8. The head-mounted facial motion information capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Threading holes (8) are provided on both sides of the annular helmet (1).