Monitoring video automatic conversion device

By using a motor-driven screw in the automatic surveillance video conversion device to achieve flexible adjustment of camera angle and position, combined with air filtration and all-round monitoring design, the problem of insufficient camera fixing installation and equipment environmental protection in the prior art is solved, and the monitoring effect and equipment reliability are improved.

CN222650932UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21北京云晁科技有限公司
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421556692.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-03
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing automatic surveillance video conversion device cannot adjust the angle due to the fixed installation of the camera, which limits the monitoring range and flexibility. At the same time, there is a lack of effective protective measures inside the equipment, making it difficult to deal with harsh environments, affecting the stability and life of the equipment.

Method used

The screw is driven by two motors respectively, so that the slider drives the frame and mounting plate to move flexibly in horizontal and vertical directions, and adjust the monitoring angle and position of the camera. At the same time, the second frame, filter mesh, adsorbed cotton and activated carbon are used for air filtration to protect the internal electronic components, and all-round monitoring and physical protection are achieved through rotator and transparent tempered glass protective shell.

Benefits of technology

It improves the coverage and accuracy of monitoring, simplifies the installation and maintenance of equipment, extends the service life of equipment, and ensures the stable operation and safety of equipment.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN222650932U_ABST
    Figure CN222650932U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of surveillance videos, and discloses a surveillance video automatic conversion device, which comprises a box body, box doors are rotatably connected to the centers of the front end face and the rear end face of the box body close to two sides, displays are arranged on the front end faces of the four box doors, and a platform is arranged at the center of the upper end face of the box body. A movable adjusting structure is arranged at the center of the upper end face of the platform, a mounting plate is arranged at the center of the upper end face of the movable adjusting structure, a rotary monitoring protection structure is arranged at the center of the upper end face of the mounting plate, and three ventilation openings are formed in the upper portions of the two side walls of the box body in a front-back mode. According to the utility model, the lead screws are respectively driven by the two motors, so that the sliding block drives the frame and the mounting plate to realize flexible movement of equipment in the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby adjusting the monitoring angle and position of the camera to adapt to different monitoring requirements, not only improving the monitoring coverage range and precision, but also improving the monitoring accuracy. And the equipment is more convenient to install and maintain.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of monitoring videos, in particular to an automatic conversion device for monitoring videos. Background Art

[0002] An automatic surveillance video conversion device is a device used in video surveillance systems that can automatically process and convert surveillance videos based on preset conditions or algorithms. This device usually includes functions such as video acquisition, processing, analysis, and storage. An automatic surveillance video conversion device plays an increasingly important role in public safety, traffic management, commercial monitoring, and other fields.

[0003] In existing automatic conversion devices for surveillance videos, since the camera is usually installed in a fixed position and the angle cannot be adjusted, this limits the monitoring range and flexibility, and there may not be sufficient protection measures inside the video conversion device to cope with adverse weather or environmental conditions, such as high temperature, humidity, dust, etc., which may affect the stability and life of the equipment. Therefore, those skilled in the art provide a automatic conversion device for surveillance videos to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the shortcomings existing in the prior art, and a monitoring video automatic conversion device is proposed. Two motors drive the screw rod respectively, so that the slider drives the frame and the mounting plate to realize the flexible movement of the equipment in the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby adjusting the monitoring angle and position of the camera to adapt to different monitoring needs, which not only improves the monitoring coverage and accuracy, but also makes the installation and maintenance of the equipment more convenient. Through the second frame, filter net, adsorption cotton and activated carbon, dust, water vapor and harmful gases in the air can be effectively filtered, and the internal electronic components are protected from damage, the service life of the equipment is extended, the air circulation is optimized, and the stable operation of the equipment is ensured. Through the rotation of the rotator, the camera can achieve all-round monitoring, and the protective shell is made of transparent tempered glass, which provides physical protection without affecting shooting. This design effectively improves the scope and effect of monitoring while ensuring the safety of the monitoring equipment.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a monitoring video automatic conversion device, comprising a box body, the front end face and the rear end face center of the box body are rotatably connected to the box door on both sides, the front end faces of the four box doors are provided with a display, a platform is provided at the center of the upper end face of the box body, a movable adjustment structure is provided at the center of the upper end face of the platform, a mounting plate is provided at the center of the upper end face of the movable adjustment structure, a rotating monitoring protection structure is provided at the center of the upper end face of the mounting plate, three ventilation holes are arranged in front and back at the upper part of the two side walls of the box body, fans are provided inside the six ventilation holes, dustproof and waterproof purification structures are provided on the two side walls of the box body on one side of the six ventilation holes, partitions are provided in the shape of a cross inside the box body, four rubber layers are arranged in a rectangular shape inside the box body, and a control panel is provided at the upper part of one side of the front end face of the box body;

[0006] Through the above technical solution, two motors drive the screw rods respectively, so that the slider drives the frame and the mounting plate to realize flexible movement of the equipment in the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby adjusting the monitoring angle and position of the camera to adapt to different monitoring needs, which not only improves the monitoring coverage and accuracy, but also makes the installation and maintenance of the equipment more convenient. Through the second frame, filter, adsorption cotton and activated carbon, dust, water vapor and harmful gases in the air can be effectively filtered to protect the internal electronic components from damage, extend the service life of the equipment, optimize air circulation, and ensure the stable operation of the equipment. Through the rotation of the rotator, the camera can achieve all-round monitoring, and the protective shell is made of transparent tempered glass, which provides physical protection without affecting shooting. This design effectively improves the scope and effect of monitoring while ensuring the safety of the monitoring equipment.

[0007] Further, the movement adjustment structure includes two first slides, two first motors, two first screw rods, two first sliders, a first frame, a second slide, a second motor, a second screw rod and a second slider, the two first slides are respectively arranged at the front and rear of the center of the upper end surface of the platform, the two first motors are respectively arranged at the front and rear of the upper end of one side wall of the platform, the two first screw rods are respectively arranged at the inner centers of the two first motors, the two first sliders are respectively threadedly sleeved on the outer walls of the two first screw rods, the first frame is arranged at the center of the upper end surfaces of the two first sliders, the second slide is arranged at the center of the upper end surface of the first frame, the second motor is arranged at the upper center of the front end surface of the first frame, the second screw rod is arranged at the inner center of the second slide, the second slider is threadedly sleeved on the outer wall of the second screw rod, and the mounting plate is arranged at the center of the upper end surface of the second slider;

[0008] Through the above technical solution, by starting the two first motors, the two first motors respectively drive the corresponding first screw rods to rotate, so that the first slider threaded on the first screw rod moves left and right along the first slide groove, thereby driving the first frame to move left and right. At the same time, the second motor drives the second screw rod to rotate, so that the second slider threaded on the second screw rod moves back and forth along the second slide groove, and the second slider drives the mounting plate to move back and forth, so that the equipment installed on the mounting plate can flexibly change its position to adapt to different monitoring needs, thereby improving the monitoring coverage and accuracy.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating monitoring protection structure includes a rotator, a connecting plate, a camera and a protective shell, wherein the rotator is arranged at the center of the upper end surface of the mounting plate, the connecting plate is arranged on the output end of the rotator, the camera is arranged at the center of the rear end surface of the connecting plate, and the protective shell is arranged on the upper end surface of the mounting plate and outside the rotator;

[0010] Through the above technical solution, the rotator drives the connecting plate to rotate, so that the camera installed on the connecting plate can change the shooting angle. The protective shell is fixed on the mounting plate to provide protection for the rotator and the camera, realizing all-round monitoring and greatly improving the scope and effect of monitoring.

[0011] Furthermore, the dustproof and waterproof purification structure includes a second frame, a filter screen, adsorbent cotton and activated carbon. The dustproof and waterproof purification structure is arranged on the side wall of the box body, and the filter screen, adsorbent cotton and activated carbon are arranged laterally inside the second frame.

[0012] Through the above technical solution, when air enters the box through the vents, it will first pass through the dustproof and waterproof purification structure. The dust and impurities in the air will be blocked by the filter. The adsorption cotton can absorb water vapor and some tiny particles in the air, and the activated carbon can absorb harmful gases and odors, effectively preventing dust and water vapor from entering the interior of the box, protecting the internal electronic components, and reducing the possibility of failure.

[0013] Furthermore, the protective shell is made of transparent tempered glass;

[0014] Through the above technical solution, the protective shell made of transparent tempered glass provides physical protection for the camera and the rotator without affecting the normal shooting of the camera.

[0015] Furthermore, the four rubber layers are respectively provided with a signal input module, a signal processing module, a signal output module and a control and management module;

[0016] Through the above technical solution, the signal input module receives external signals or data and passes them to the signal processing module for processing and analysis. The processed signals are output by the signal output module, and the control and management module coordinates and controls the entire process.

[0017] Furthermore, support columns are provided at the upper center of both side walls of the box body, and buzzers are provided on the upper end surfaces of the two support columns;

[0018] Through the above technical solution, when an abnormal situation is detected or specific conditions are reached, the control system will trigger the buzzer to work and sound an alarm.

[0019] Furthermore, the three fans on one side and the three fans on the other side are arranged in opposite directions;

[0020] Through the above technical solution, three fans blow air into the interior of the box, and the three fans on the other side blow air in the opposite direction, forming convection, accelerating air circulation, enhancing the heat dissipation effect, and distributing the space inside the box more evenly, which helps to extend the service life of the equipment and maintain stable performance.

[0021] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] In the utility model, in the automatic conversion device for monitoring video, two motors drive the screw rods respectively, so that the slider drives the frame and the mounting plate to realize flexible movement of the equipment in the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby adjusting the monitoring angle and position of the camera to adapt to different monitoring needs, which not only improves the coverage and accuracy of monitoring, but also makes the installation and maintenance of the equipment more convenient.

[0023] In the utility model, the second frame, filter screen, adsorption cotton and activated carbon can effectively filter dust, water vapor and harmful gases in the air, protect internal electronic components from damage, extend the service life of the equipment, optimize air circulation, and ensure stable operation of the equipment.

[0024] In the present invention, the camera can achieve all-round monitoring through the rotation of the rotator, and the protective shell is made of transparent tempered glass, which provides physical protection without affecting shooting. This design effectively improves the range and effect of monitoring while ensuring the safety of the monitoring equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a monitoring video automatic conversion device proposed by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of a monitoring video automatic conversion device proposed by the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3This is a front sectional view of a monitoring video automatic conversion device proposed by the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a bottom sectional view of a monitoring video automatic conversion device proposed by the utility model.

[0029] Legend:

[0030] 1. Box body; 2. Box door; 3. Display; 4. Platform; 5. Movable adjustment structure; 501. First slide; 502. First motor; 503. First screw rod; 504. First slider; 505. First frame; 506. Second slide; 507. Second motor; 508. Second screw rod; 509. Second slider; 6. Mounting plate; 7. Rotating monitoring protection structure; 701. Rotator; 702. Connecting plate; 703. Camera; 704. Protective shell; 8. Dust-proof and waterproof purification structure; 801. Second frame; 802. Filter; 803. Adsorption cotton; 804. Activated carbon; 9. Ventilation port; 10. Fan; 11. Partition; 12. Rubber layer; 13. Signal input module; 14. Signal processing module; 15. Signal output module; 16. Control and management module; 17. Support column; 18. Buzzer; 19. Control panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Reference Figure 1-4 The utility model provides an embodiment of an automatic conversion device for monitoring video, comprising a box body 1, the front end face and the rear end face center of the box body 1 are rotatably connected to the box door 2 on both sides, the front end faces of the four box doors 2 are each provided with a display 3, a platform 4 is provided at the center of the upper end face of the box body 1, a movable adjustment structure 5 is provided at the center of the upper end face of the platform 4, a mounting plate 6 is provided at the center of the upper end face of the movable adjustment structure 5, a rotating monitoring protection structure 7 is provided at the center of the upper end face of the mounting plate 6, three ventilation holes 9 are arranged front and back at the upper part of both side walls of the box body 1, fans 10 are provided inside the six ventilation holes 9, dustproof and waterproof purification structures 8 are provided on both side walls of the box body 1 on one side of the six ventilation holes 9, partitions 11 are provided in the shape of a cross inside the box body 1, four rubber layers 12 are arranged in a rectangular shape inside the box body 1, and a control panel 19 is provided at the upper part of one side of the front end face of the box body 1.

[0033] By rotating the door 2 to open or close it, it is convenient to maintain and operate the interior of the box 1. The display 3 is used to display information related to the monitoring video. The movable adjustment structure 5 on the platform 4 can drive the mounting plate 6 to adjust its position. The camera 703 in the rotating monitoring protection structure 7 on the mounting plate 6 can realize flexible rotation and monitoring of the angle. The fan 10 works to promote air circulation inside the box 1 through the vent 9. The dustproof and waterproof purification structure 8 prevents dust and water vapor from entering the box 1. The partition 11 divides the internal space of the box 1. The rubber layer 12 plays a buffering and protective role. The control panel 19 is used to operate and control the device. The four rubber layers 12 are respectively provided with a signal input module 13, a signal processing module 14, a signal output module 15 and a control and management module 16. The signal input module 13 is connected to the Receive external signals or data and pass them to the signal processing module 14 for processing and analysis. The processed signals are output by the signal output module 15. The control and management module 16 coordinates and controls the entire process. Support columns 17 are provided at the upper center of the two side walls of the box 1. Buzzers 18 are provided on the upper end faces of the two support columns 17. When an abnormal situation is detected or specific conditions are reached, the control system will trigger the buzzer 18 to work and sound an alarm. The three fans 10 on one side and the three fans 10 on the other side are set in opposite directions. The three fans 10 blow air into the inside of the box 1, and the three fans 10 on the other side blow air in the opposite direction to form convection, accelerate air circulation, enhance the heat dissipation effect, and make the internal space of the box 1 more evenly distributed, which helps to extend the service life of the equipment and maintain stable performance.

[0034] The movable adjustment structure 5 includes two first chutes 501, two first motors 502, two first screw rods 503, two first sliders 504, a first frame 505, a second chute 506, a second motor 507, a second screw rod 508 and a second slider 509. The two first chutes 501 are respectively arranged at the front and rear of the center of the upper end surface of the platform 4, the two first motors 502 are respectively arranged at the front and rear of the upper end of one side wall of the platform 4, and the two first screw rods 503 are respectively arranged at the inner center of the two first motors 502. The two first sliders 504 are respectively threaded on the outer walls of the two first screw rods 503, the first frame 505 is set at the center of the upper end faces of the two first sliders 504, the second slide 506 is set at the center of the upper end face of the first frame 505, the second motor 507 is set at the upper center of the front end face of the first frame 505, the second screw rod 508 is set at the inner center of the second slide 506, the second slider 509 is threaded on the outer wall of the second screw rod 508, and the mounting plate 6 is set at the center of the upper end face of the second slider 509.

[0035] By starting the two first motors 502, the two first motors 502 respectively drive the corresponding first screw rods 503 to rotate, so that the first slider 504 threaded on the first screw rod 503 moves left and right along the first slide groove 501, thereby driving the first frame 505 to move left and right. At the same time, the second motor 507 drives the second screw rod 508 to rotate, so that the second slider 509 threaded on the second screw rod 508 moves back and forth along the second slide groove 506, and the second slider 509 drives the mounting plate 6 to move back and forth, so that the equipment installed on the mounting plate 6 can flexibly change its position to adapt to different monitoring requirements, thereby improving the coverage and accuracy of monitoring.

[0036] The rotating monitoring protection structure 7 includes a rotator 701, a connecting plate 702, a camera 703 and a protective shell 704. The rotator 701 is arranged at the center of the upper end surface of the mounting plate 6, the connecting plate 702 is arranged on the output end of the rotator 701, the camera 703 is arranged at the center of the rear end surface of the connecting plate 702, and the protective shell 704 is arranged on the upper end surface of the mounting plate 6, on the outside of the rotator 701. The rotator 701 drives the connecting plate 702 to rotate, thereby enabling the camera 703 installed on the connecting plate 702 to change the shooting angle. The protective shell 704 is fixed on the mounting plate 6 to provide protection for the rotator 701 and the camera 703, realize all-round monitoring, and greatly improve the scope and effect of monitoring. The material of the protective shell 704 is transparent tempered glass. The protective shell 704 made of transparent tempered glass provides physical protection for the camera 703 and the rotator 701 without affecting the normal shooting of the camera 703.

[0037] The dustproof and waterproof purification structure 8 includes a second frame 801, a filter 802, adsorbent cotton 803 and activated carbon 804. The dustproof and waterproof purification structure 8 is arranged on the side wall of the box body 1. The filter 802, adsorbent cotton 803 and activated carbon 804 are arranged horizontally inside the second frame 801. When air enters the box body 1 through the vent 9, it will first pass through the dustproof and waterproof purification structure 8. The dust and impurities in the air will be blocked by the filter 802. The adsorbent cotton 803 can absorb water vapor and some tiny particles in the air. The activated carbon 804 can absorb harmful gases and odors, effectively preventing dust and water vapor from entering the interior of the box body 1, protecting the internal electronic components, and reducing the possibility of failure.

[0038] Working principle: By rotating the box door 2 to open or close, maintenance and operation inside the box body 1 are convenient. The display 3 is used to display information related to the monitoring video. By starting the two first motors 502, the two first motors 502 respectively drive the corresponding first screw rods 503 to rotate, so that the first slider 504 threaded on the first screw rod 503 moves left and right along the first slide groove 501, thereby driving the first frame 505 to move left and right. At the same time, the second motor 507 drives the second screw rod 508 to rotate, so that the second slider 509 threaded on the second screw rod 508 moves back and forth along the second slide groove 506, and the second slider 509 drives the mounting plate 6 to move back and forth, so that the equipment installed on the mounting plate 6 can flexibly change its position to adapt to different monitoring needs, thereby improving the coverage and accuracy of monitoring.

[0039] The rotator 701 drives the connecting plate 702 to rotate, so that the camera 703 installed on the connecting plate 702 can change the shooting angle. The protective shell 704 is fixed on the mounting plate 6 to provide protection for the rotator 701 and the camera 703, realizing all-round monitoring, greatly improving the scope and effect of monitoring. Three fans 10 are used to blow air into the interior of the box 1, and the three fans 10 on the other side blow air in the opposite direction to form convection, accelerate air circulation, enhance the heat dissipation effect, and make the internal space of the box 1 more evenly distributed, which helps to extend the service life of the equipment and maintain stable performance.

[0040] When air enters the box 1 through the vent 9, it will first pass through the dustproof and waterproof purification structure 8. The dust and impurities in the air will be blocked by the filter 802. The adsorbent cotton 803 can absorb water vapor and some tiny particles in the air. The activated carbon 804 can absorb harmful gases and odors, effectively preventing dust and water vapor from entering the interior of the box 1, protecting the internal electronic components and reducing the possibility of failure. The rubber layer 12 plays a buffering and protective role. The control panel 19 is used to operate and control the device. The four rubber layers 12 are respectively provided with a signal input module 13, a signal processing module 14, a signal output module 15 and a control and management module 16. The signal input module 13 receives external signals or data and transmits them to the signal processing module 14 for processing and analysis. The processed signal is output by the signal output module 15. The control and management module 16 coordinates and controls the entire process. When an abnormal situation is detected or specific conditions are met, the control system will trigger the buzzer 18 to work and sound an alarm.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A monitoring video automatic conversion device, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The front and rear faces of the box body (1) are rotatably connected to box doors (2) on both sides, and the front faces of the four box doors (2) are each provided with a display (3). A platform (4) is provided at the center of the upper face of the box body (1), and a movable adjustment structure (5) is provided at the center of the upper face of the platform (4). A mounting plate (6) is provided at the center of the upper face of the movable adjustment structure (5), and a rotating monitoring protection structure (7) is provided at the center of the upper face of the mounting plate (6). Three ventilation openings (9) are arranged in a front-to-back manner on both side walls of the box body (1), and fans (10) are provided inside the six ventilation openings (9). Dustproof and waterproof purification structures (8) are provided on both side walls of the box body (1) on one side of the six ventilation openings (9). A partition (11) is provided in the shape of a cross inside the box body (1), and four rubber layers (12) are arranged in a rectangular shape inside the box body (1). A control panel (19) is provided at the upper side of the front face of the box body (1).

2. The automatic monitoring video conversion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable adjustment structure (5) comprises two first slide grooves (501), two first motors (502), two first screw rods (503), two first sliders (504), a first frame (505), a second slide groove (506), a second motor (507), a second screw rod (508) and a second slider (509), wherein the two first slide grooves (501) are respectively arranged at the front and rear of the center of the upper end surface of the platform (4), the two first motors (502) are respectively arranged at the front and rear of the upper end of a side wall of the platform (4), and the two first screw rods (503) are respectively arranged at the inner center of the two first motors (502). The two first sliders (504) are respectively threadedly sleeved on the outer walls of the two first screw rods (503); the first frame (505) is arranged at the center of the upper end faces of the two first sliders (504); the second slide groove (506) is arranged at the center of the upper end face of the first frame (505); the second motor (507) is arranged at the upper center of the front end face of the first frame (505); the second screw rod (508) is arranged at the inner center of the second slide groove (506); the second slider (509) is threadedly sleeved on the outer wall of the second screw rod (508); and the mounting plate (6) is arranged at the center of the upper end face of the second slider (509).

3. The automatic monitoring video conversion device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The rotating monitoring protection structure (7) comprises a rotator (701), a connecting plate (702), a camera (703) and a protective shell (704); the rotator (701) is arranged at the center of the upper end surface of the mounting plate (6); the connecting plate (702) is arranged on the output end of the rotator (701); the camera (703) is arranged at the center of the rear end surface of the connecting plate (702); and the protective shell (704) is arranged on the upper end surface of the mounting plate (6) and outside the rotator (701).

4. The automatic monitoring video conversion device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The dustproof and waterproof purification structure (8) comprises a second frame (801), a filter screen (802), adsorbent cotton (803) and activated carbon (804); the dustproof and waterproof purification structure (8) is arranged on a side wall of the box body (1); and the filter screen (802), adsorbent cotton (803) and activated carbon (804) are arranged in a transverse arrangement inside the second frame (801).

5. The automatic monitoring video conversion device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The protective shell (704) is made of transparent tempered glass.

6. The automatic monitoring video conversion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A signal input module (13), a signal processing module (14), a signal output module (15) and a control and management module (16) are respectively arranged inside the four rubber layers (12).

7. The automatic monitoring video conversion device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Support columns (17) are provided at the upper center of both side walls of the box body (1), and buzzers (18) are provided on the upper end surfaces of the two support columns (17).

8. The automatic monitoring video conversion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The three fans (10) on one side and the three fans (10) on the other side are arranged in the opposite direction.