A panoramic monitoring system for airports

Abstract

The utility model is applicable to the field of airport monitoring, and discloses a panoramic monitoring system for airports. Buildings and obstacles are arranged in the airport, and the system is characterized in that it comprises: a plurality of first cameras and a plurality of second cameras; the first cameras are all arranged in the buildings, and the second cameras are all arranged on the side of the obstacles away from the buildings; wherein the shooting direction of each of the first cameras is consistent with that of each of the second cameras. There are multiple obstacles in the airport, such as terminal buildings, etc. Due to the obstruction of the obstacles, the controllers in the buildings form a visual blind spot and cannot confirm the position of the aircraft or vehicle; the second camera is arranged on the side of the obstacles away from the buildings, and the shooting directions of the first camera and the second camera are consistent, that is, the second camera provides an extension of the field of view for the first camera, so that the controllers can see the panoramic picture, eliminating the influence of the obstacle shielding area on the apron command.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of airport monitoring, in particular to a panoramic monitoring system for airports. Background Art

[0002] An airport, also known as an airfield, air port or air station, comes in different sizes. In addition to runways, airports usually have buildings, aprons and terminals, and provide other services such as airport control services and air traffic control.

[0003] In the daily operation of the airport, the effectiveness of the monitoring system is crucial to ensure flight safety and improve operational efficiency. However, the existing airport monitoring system often has monitoring blind spots, especially when there are many obstacles in the airport (such as terminal buildings, etc.). These obstacles will block the view of the building controller, forming a visual blind spot, making it impossible for the controller to quickly determine the location and status of the aircraft and vehicles in the obstructed area, thereby increasing potential safety risks. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides a panoramic monitoring system for airports.

[0005] A panoramic monitoring system for an airport, wherein buildings and obstacles are provided in the airport, characterized in that it comprises: a plurality of first cameras and a plurality of second cameras;

[0006] The first cameras are all arranged on the building, and the second cameras are all arranged on the side of the obstacle away from the building;

[0007] The shooting direction of each of the first cameras is consistent with that of each of the second cameras.

[0008] To be more specific, in the above technical solution, the panoramic monitoring system also includes an image processing unit, an image decoding device and a display screen, the first camera is electrically connected to the image processing unit through a first switch, the second camera is electrically connected to the image processing unit through a second switch, the image processing unit is electrically connected to the image decoding device, and the image decoding device is electrically connected to the display screen.

[0009] More specifically, in the above technical solution, the display screen includes a first display screen and a second display screen, the first display screen is used to display the image captured by the first camera, and the second display screen is used to display the image captured by the second camera.

[0010] More specifically, in the above technical solution, the second display screen is smaller than the first display screen, and the second display screen is located at the center of the first display screen.

[0011] More specifically, in the above technical solution, a plurality of the first cameras can form a 180° panoramic image.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0013] By setting up a second camera on the side of the obstacle away from the building, and keeping the shooting direction of the second camera consistent with that of the first camera on the building, the field of view of the first camera can be effectively extended to cover the blind spots originally formed by the obstacle, so that the controllers in the building can obtain more comprehensive monitoring images of the airport, and provide airport control, air traffic control and other services more quickly to ensure airport safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a side view structural diagram of the panoramic monitoring system of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a top view structure of the panoramic monitoring system of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 The utility model is a schematic diagram of a use process of the panoramic monitoring system.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Building; 2. Obstacle; 3. First camera; 4. Second camera; 5. First switch; 6. Second switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the description of the orientation is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] In addition, in the description of the utility model specification and the appended claims, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" etc. described in the specification of the utility model mean that one or more embodiments of the utility model include specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment. Therefore, the statements "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in some other embodiments", "in some other embodiments", etc. that appear in different places in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but mean "one or more but not all embodiments", unless otherwise specifically emphasized in other ways. The terms "including", "comprising", "having" and their variations all mean "including but not limited to", unless otherwise specifically emphasized in other ways.

[0024] See also Figure 1-2 The present application proposes a panoramic monitoring system for an airport, wherein a building 1 and an obstacle 2 are provided in the airport, and the system is characterized in that it comprises: a plurality of first cameras 3 and a plurality of second cameras 4; the first cameras 3 are all arranged on the building 1, and the second cameras 4 are all arranged on the side of the obstacle 2 away from the building 1; wherein the shooting direction of each of the first cameras 3 is respectively consistent with that of each of the second cameras 4.

[0025] By setting a second camera 4 on the side of the obstacle 2 away from the building 1, and keeping the shooting direction of the second camera 4 consistent with that of the first camera 3 on the building 1, the field of view of the first camera 3 can be effectively extended to cover the blind spot originally formed by the obstacle 2, so that the controller in the building 1 can obtain a more comprehensive monitoring picture of the airport, and provide airport control, air traffic control and other services more quickly to ensure airport safety.

[0026] Through the layout of the panoramic monitoring system, the controller can clearly see the specific location of the aircraft in the airport, its running trajectory, and its relative position to other obstacles2 (such as terminal buildings, equipment on the apron, etc.), which helps the controller to more accurately judge the operating status of the aircraft and make correct decisions in a timely manner.

[0027] Understandably, Figure 1-2 The dotted line in the figure indicates the shooting angle of the camera.

[0028] Preferably, a plurality of first cameras 3 are arranged on the top of the building 1 to ensure that the first cameras 3 have a higher field of view and a wider coverage, capturing a wider area in the airport, especially key areas such as take-off, landing and taxiing runways.

[0029] Optionally, the building is a control tower, and controllers are located in the tower to provide services such as airport control and air traffic control.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the panoramic monitoring system also includes an image processing unit, an image decoding device and a display screen, the first camera 3 is electrically connected to the image processing unit through a first switch 5, the second camera 4 is electrically connected to the image processing unit through a second switch 6, the image processing unit is electrically connected to the image decoding device, and the image decoding device is electrically connected to the display screen.

[0031] The image processing unit, image decoding device and display screen are all conventional components in this field. Their specific circuit connection principles and structures are not described in detail in this application. Those skilled in the art can choose to adopt them according to common knowledge.

[0032] For example, images and video signals are captured by a camera and converted into electrical signals or digital signals. The switch receives the digital signals from the camera and forwards the signals to the image processing unit. The image processing unit encodes, compresses and processes the received signals, and then sends the processed signals to a decoding device. The decoding device decodes the encoded signals into a displayable format and sends them to a display screen through interfaces such as HDMI, DVI, and VGA. Finally, the display screen receives the decoded signals and displays images and videos.

[0033] In some embodiments, the display screen includes a first display screen and a second display screen, the first display screen is used to display images captured by the first camera 3, and the second display screen is used to display images captured by the second camera 4.

[0034] Through two independent display screens, monitoring images of the same perspective in two different locations can be displayed simultaneously. This intuitiveness enables controllers to quickly and accurately understand the real-time situation in different areas without having to switch between multiple monitoring screens, thereby improving monitoring efficiency.

[0035] In some embodiments, the second display frame is smaller than the first display frame, and the second display frame is located within the first display frame.

[0036] It should be noted that the second picture needs to be seamlessly embedded in the first picture. When a moving object moves from the first picture to the second picture, or enters the first picture from the second picture, there should be no object misalignment or loss of parts at the junction, and the obstacle transparency effect should be achieved in the picture.

[0037] When the controller needs to view the surveillance image from the same perspective, the second display screen is located at the center of the first display screen, allowing the controller to quickly locate the second display screen without the need to tediously switch or scroll between multiple surveillance screens, greatly improving the convenience and efficiency of monitoring.

[0038] In some embodiments, a plurality of the first cameras 3 can form a 180° panoramic image.

[0039] Through the combination of multiple first cameras 3, a wide field of view of 180° can be covered to achieve panoramic monitoring, which is particularly important for the airport building 1, because the building 1 needs to monitor the runway, taxiway and important areas around the airport in real time to ensure flight safety.

[0040] Optionally, several of the first cameras 3 can be assembled into degrees such as 90°, 270° or 360°, and the specific degrees are not limited in this application, and those skilled in the art can make a selection based on the technical solution of this application.

[0041] The embodiments described above are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. Such modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A panoramic monitoring system for an airport, where buildings and obstacles are provided, characterized in that: include: A plurality of first cameras and a plurality of second cameras; The first cameras are all arranged on the building, and the second cameras are all arranged on a side of the obstacle away from the building; The shooting direction of each of the first cameras is consistent with that of each of the second cameras.

2. The panoramic monitoring system for airports according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panoramic monitoring system also includes an image processing unit, an image decoding device and a display screen. The first camera is electrically connected to the image processing unit via a first switch, the second camera is electrically connected to the image processing unit via a second switch, the image processing unit is electrically connected to the image decoding device, and the image decoding device is electrically connected to the display screen.

3. The panoramic monitoring system for airports according to claim 2, characterized in that: The display screen includes a first display screen and a second display screen. The first display screen is used to display images captured by the first camera, and the second display screen is used to display images captured by the second camera.

4. The panoramic monitoring system for airports according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second display frame is smaller than the first display frame, and the second display frame is located in the first display frame.

5. The panoramic monitoring system for airport according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A plurality of the first cameras can form a 180° panoramic image.

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