Video collector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a video collector, which comprises a shell, a mainboard, a main control chip, a storage module, a first output module, a second output module, a video interface and a communication interface, wherein the video interface and the communication interface are arranged on the surface of the shell. Different output modules are arranged to be respectively connected with external terminal equipment and display equipment, so that multi-path output of a video source in source video equipment can be realized. Furthermore, the external operation equipment is connected with the central processing unit in the main control chip, so that the external operation equipment can send a video acquisition signal to the acquisition module through the central processing unit. According to the application, screenshot or collection can be carried out on specific pictures or videos displayed on the external display device, the collected videos or pictures can be stored through the storage module, and the transmission process of the content displayed in the external display device is not affected by multi-path output.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of video acquisition, and in particular to a video acquirer. Background Art

[0002] When using a game console or computer to play games or live broadcast, when there is a need to take screenshots, record the screen or live broadcast, the built-in recording or live broadcast software of the device is often used to capture the screen or video on the display screen. If the recording or live broadcast software is running, the system performance will be consumed during video encoding, and the computer's performance will be occupied, causing the game or interface to be stuck. At the same time, it is also difficult to take screenshots of specific video streams or quickly obtain specific screenshot content through the game controller. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the present application provides a video collector to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] A video collector includes: a housing, a mainboard, a main control chip, a storage module, a first output module, a second output module, and a video interface and a communication interface arranged on the surface of the housing. The mainboard is located in the housing, and the main control chip, the storage module, the first output module, and the second output module are connected to the mainboard.

[0005] The main control chip includes a central processing unit, an acquisition module and a receiving module, wherein the central processing unit is communicatively connected to the acquisition module and the receiving module respectively; and the acquisition module is connected to the receiving module.

[0006] The receiving module is connected to the first output module and the video interface; the acquisition module is connected to the storage module and the second output module respectively; and the central processing unit is used to connect to at least one external operating device through the communication interface.

[0007] The first output module is used to connect to at least one external terminal device; the second output module is used to connect to at least one external display device.

[0008] In some specific embodiments, the communication interface includes a Bluetooth module, and the central processing unit is connected to the Bluetooth module for wirelessly connecting to an external operating device via the Bluetooth module. In practical applications, by setting up the Bluetooth module, the central processing unit can be wirelessly connected to an external operating device in a variety of scenarios, so that the external operating device can send a signal to the central processing unit via the Bluetooth connection, and the central processing unit further transmits the instruction to the acquisition module or the receiving module. In a specific embodiment, the external operating device can be a game controller.

[0009] In some specific embodiments, the first output module includes a first wireless connection module and / or a first wired interface. Among them, one end of the first wireless connection module is connected to the receiving module, and the other end is used for wirelessly connecting to an external display device; one end of the first wired interface is connected to the receiving module, and the other end is used for wirelessly connecting to an external display device.

[0010] In some specific embodiments, the first wired interface includes one or more of: HDMI interface, DVI interface, SDI interface, and VGA interface. In practical applications, the external display device can be a type of display screen for displaying video content emitted by an external video source device.

[0011] In some specific embodiments, the second output module includes a second wireless connection module and / or a second wired interface. Among them, one end of the second wireless connection module is connected to the storage module, and the other end is used for wirelessly connecting to an external terminal device; one end of the second wired interface is connected to the storage module, and the other end is used for wired connecting to an external terminal device.

[0012] In some specific embodiments, the second wireless connection module is a WIFI module and / or a local area network module. In practical applications, through the second wireless connection module, wireless connection between the storage module and the external terminal can be achieved. Users do not need a data cable to connect the external terminal to the storage module via WIFI or local area network, enabling the terminal to wirelessly call data content in the storage module.

[0013] In some specific embodiments, it further includes a power module and a power interface connected to the power module. The power interface is disposed on the surface of the housing, and the power module is located on the main board and is used for connecting to an external power supply through the power interface; the power module is connected to the main control chip. In practical applications, this video acquisition device can operate by connecting to an external power supply through the power interface or by using an internal power supply.

[0014] In a specific embodiment, the storage module includes a memory card and a card slot disposed in the housing and communicating with the outside for accommodating the memory card. Among them, the card slot includes an SD card (Secure Digital card) slot and / or a MicroSD card (Micro Secure Digital card) slot, etc. In practical applications, the number of card slots and the specifications and dimensions of the card slots can be set according to actual needs.

[0015] In some specific embodiments, a power switch is further disposed on the surface of the housing; the power switch is connected to the power module and is used for turning on or off the operation of the power module. By setting the power switch, one-key quick startup or shutdown of the video acquisition device can be realized.

[0016] In some specific embodiments, a display module is also embedded on the surface of the housing. One side of the display module is electrically connected to the acquisition module and / or the receiving module through the housing, and is used to indicate the operation status of the acquisition module and / or the receiving module. In practical applications, the display module can be a display screen or an indicator light.

[0017] In some specific embodiments, an indicator light module is also provided on the surface of the housing. The indicator light module is connected to the first output module and / or the second output module, and is used to indicate the operation status of the first output module and / or the second output module. By setting different colors and different flashing modes of the indicator lights, or by performing different combinations of multiple indicator lights, the display of various operation statuses of the first output module and / or the second output module can be achieved.

[0018] Beneficial effects: The present application provides a video collector. By setting multiple output modules to be respectively connected to external terminal devices and display devices, multi-channel output of the video source in the source video device can be achieved. Moreover, by connecting an external operation device to the central processing unit in the main control chip, when continuous and delay-free video output is performed on the external display device, the external operation device can send a video acquisition signal to the acquisition module through the central processing unit to capture or acquire a specific picture or video displayed on the external display device, and the acquired video or picture can be stored through the storage module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other relevant drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the video collector of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the module relationship of the video collector in the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 It is another schematic diagram of the module relationship of the video collector in the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 It is another detailed schematic diagram of the module relationship of the video collector in the present application.

[0024] The reference numerals are as follows: 1 - housing; 11 - main board; 21 - main control chip; 211 - acquisition module; 212 - receiving module; 22 - storage module; 221 - memory card; 222 - card slot; 23 - first output module; 231 - first wireless connection module; 24 - second output module; 241 - second wireless connection module; 25 - communication interface; 251 - Bluetooth module; 31 - video interface; 32 - power module; 321 - power interface; 33 - first wired interface; 41 - power switch; 42 - reset button; 5 - indicator light module. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] Hereinafter, the concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present application will be clearly and completely described in combination with the embodiments and the drawings to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present application.

[0026] In the following, various embodiments of the present application will be described more comprehensively. The present application can have various embodiments, and adjustments and changes can be made therein. However, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit the various embodiments of the present application to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but the present application should be understood to cover all adjustments, equivalents and / or alternative solutions falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the present application.

[0027] In the various embodiments of the present application, the term "comprising" or "may comprise" used may indicate the presence of the disclosed functions, operations or elements, and does not limit the addition of one or more functions, operations or elements. In addition, as used in the various embodiments of the present application, the terms "comprising", "having" and their cognates are only intended to indicate a specific feature, number, step, operation, element, component or combination of the foregoing items, and should not be construed as first excluding the existence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components or combinations of the foregoing items or the possibility of adding one or more features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components or combinations of the foregoing items.

[0028] In the various embodiments of the present application, the expression "or" or "at least one of A or / and B" includes any combination or all combinations of the listed words. For example, the expression "A or B" or "at least one of A or / and B" may include A, may include B, or may include both A and B.

[0029] Expressions (such as "first", "second", etc.) used in various embodiments of the present application may modify various components in the various embodiments, but do not limit the corresponding components. For example, the above expressions do not limit the order and / or importance of the components. The above expressions are only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components. For example, the first user device and the second user device indicate different user devices, although both are user devices. For example, without departing from the scope of the various embodiments of the present application, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.

[0030] It should be noted that: in the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installed", "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it may be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] In the present application, those of ordinary skill in the art need to understand that the terms indicating the orientation or positional relationship in the text are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present application.

[0032] The terms used in the various embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the various embodiments of the present application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise limited, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments of the present application belong. The terms (such as those defined in a commonly used dictionary) will be interpreted as having the same meaning as the contextual meaning in the relevant technical field and will not be interpreted as having an idealized meaning or an overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined in the various embodiments of the present application.

[0033] Embodiment

[0034] This embodiment provides a video collector, and the specific solution is as follows:

[0035] A video collector, comprising: a housing 1, a main board 11, a main control chip 21, a storage module 22, a first output module 23, a second output module 24, and a video interface 31 and a communication interface 25 arranged on the surface of the housing 1. The main board 11 is located inside the housing 1, and the main control chip 21, the storage module 22, the first output module 23 and the second output module 24 are connected to the main board 11.

[0036] The main control chip 21 includes a central processing unit 213, a collection module 211 and a receiving module 212. Among them, the central processing unit 213 is respectively communicatively connected to the collection module 211 and the receiving module 212; the collection module 211 is connected to the receiving module 212. In practical applications, the central processing unit 213 is used to receive signals from an external operation device, and send signals to the collection module 211 and the receiving module 212, and is also used to coordinate the operation of the collection module 211 and the receiving module 212.

[0037] The receiving module 212 is connected to the first output module 23 and the video interface 31; the collection module 211 is respectively connected to the storage module 22 and the second output module 24; the central processing unit 213 is used to connect at least one external operation device through the communication interface 25. The first output module 23 is used to connect at least one external terminal device; the second output module 24 is used to connect at least one external display device. The connection relationship between each module is as Figure 2 shown.

[0038] In some specific embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the communication interface 25 of the main board 11 includes a Bluetooth module 251, and the central processing unit 213 is connected to the Bluetooth module 251 for wirelessly connecting to an external operation device through the Bluetooth module 251. In practical applications, by setting the Bluetooth module 251, the central processing unit 213 can be wirelessly connected to an external operation device in multiple scenarios, so that the external operation device can send instruction signals to the central processing unit 213 through Bluetooth connection, and the central processing unit 213 can further transmit the instruction signals of the external operation device to the collection module 211 and the receiving module 212. In a specific embodiment, the external operation device can be a game controller. The video source device can be a computer or a game console. In practical applications, the video source device, the external operation device, the external terminal device and the external display device are not the same device. In practical applications, the communication interface 25 can also include a USB interface, and the user can also connect the external operation device to the central processing unit 213 through the USB interface.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, as Figure 4As shown, the first output module 23 includes a first wireless connection module 231 and / or a first wired interface 33. Among them, one end of the first wireless connection module 231 is connected to the receiving module 212, and the other end is used for wirelessly connecting to an external display device; one end of the first wired interface 33 is connected to the receiving module 212, and the other end is used for wired connecting to an external display device. In practical applications, the first wired interface 33 can be a female interface, such as Figure 1 as shown.

[0040] In some specific embodiments, both the first wired interface 33 and the second wired interface 34 can include one or more of: HDMI interface, DVI interface, SDI interface, and VGA interface. In practical applications, the external display device can be a display screen for displaying video content emitted by an external video source device.

[0041] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 4 as shown, the second output module 24 includes a second wireless connection module 241 and / or a second wired interface 34. Among them, one end of the second wireless connection module 241 is connected to the storage module 22, and the other end is used for wirelessly connecting to an external terminal device; one end of the second wired interface 34 is connected to the storage module 22, and the other end is used for wired connecting to an external terminal device. In practical applications, the second wired interface 34 can be a male head with a data cable, such as Figure 1 as shown.

[0042] In some specific embodiments, both the first wireless connection module 231 and the second wireless connection module 241 can be a WIFI module and / or a local area network module. In practical applications, through the second wireless connection module 241, the wireless connection between the storage module 22 and the external terminal can be realized. The user does not need a data cable to connect the external terminal to the storage module 22 through WIFI or local area network, so that the terminal can call the data content in the storage module 22 wirelessly. In practical applications, it can also be to upload the data content in the storage module 22 to the cloud server to realize the storage of the data content and the flexible call of the data content by the external terminal.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, the external terminal device includes devices such as mobile phones and computers. This embodiment does not limit the number of external terminal devices that the same video collector can connect to. In practical applications, the storage module 22 can be connected to multiple external terminal devices simultaneously through wired or wireless means to achieve multi-channel distribution of video data.

[0044] In some specific embodiments, it further includes a reset button 42 disposed on the surface of the housing. The reset button 42 can be connected to the central processing unit 213 in the main control chip 21, and is used to turn on or off the running processes of the acquisition module 211 and / or the reception module 212 in the main control chip 21 through the central processing unit 213.

[0045] In some specific embodiments, it further includes a power module 32 and a power interface 321 connected to the power module 32. The power interface 321 is disposed on the surface of the housing 1, and the power module 32 is located on the main board 11. It is used to connect to an external power supply through the power interface 321, and the power module 32 is connected to the main control chip 21. In practical applications, this video acquisition device can operate by connecting to an external power supply through the power interface 321, or can also work through an internal power supply. In practical applications, the power interface 321 includes a USB interface, specifically, it can be a TYPE-C interface, such as Figure 1 shown.

[0046] In a specific embodiment, the storage module 22 includes a memory card 221 and a card slot 222 disposed in the housing 1 and communicating with the outside for accommodating the memory card 221. Among them, the card slot 222 includes an SD card (Secure Digital card) slot, and / or a MicroSD card (Micro Secure Digital card) slot, etc. In practical applications, the number of card slots 222 and the specifications and dimensions of the card slots 222 can be set according to actual needs.

[0047] In some specific embodiments, a power switch 41 is further disposed on the surface of the housing 1; the power switch 41 is connected to the power module 32, and the power switch 41 is used to turn on or off the operation of the power module 32. By setting the power switch 41, it is possible to quickly turn on or off the operation of the video acquisition device with one key.

[0048] In some specific embodiments, a display module is further embedded on the surface of the housing 1. One side of the display module is electrically connected to the acquisition module 211 and / or the reception module 212 through the housing 1, and is used to indicate the operation status of the acquisition module 211 and / or the reception module 212. In practical applications, the display module can be a display screen or an indicator light.

[0049] In some specific embodiments, an indicator light module 5 is further disposed on the surface of the housing 1. The indicator light module 5 is connected to the first output module and / or the second output module 24, and is used to indicate the operation status of the first output module and / or the second output module 24. By setting different colors and different flashing modes of the indicator lights, or by combining multiple indicator lights in different ways, it is possible to display various operation statuses of the first output module 23 and / or the second output module 24.

[0050] In a specific usage process, the user powers the power module 32 in the main board 11 through the power interface 321, and the power module 32 further powers the main control chip 21. The video collector is connected to an external video source through the video interface 31, so that the video source signal in an external video source device such as a game console can be transmitted to the receiving module 212 in the main control chip 21. The receiving module 212 obtains a video signal according to the video source signal, and can copy this video signal and send it to the first output module 23 and the acquisition module 211 respectively. Among them, the video signal sent to the first output module 23 can be output in real time on an external display device connected to the first output module 23. At the same time, the central processing unit 213 can be connected to an external operation device such as a gamepad through the Bluetooth module 251. Then, the gamepad can send an acquisition instruction to the acquisition module 211 through the central processing unit 213 to acquire the video signal, obtain the acquired video data or picture data, and send it to the storage module 22 for storage. Since the storage module 22 is connected to the second output module 24, and the second output module 24 is connected to an external terminal device in a wired or wireless manner, the user can communicate with the second output module 24 through the external terminal device. The acquired video data or picture data in the storage module 22 can be output to the external terminal device through the second output module 24, thereby enabling the user to obtain the acquired video data or picture data from the external terminal device and perform secondary editing or storage on these data.

[0051] This embodiment provides a video collector. By setting the first output module and the second output module to be connected to an external terminal device and a display device respectively, multi-channel output of the video source in the source video device can be realized. Further, by connecting an external operation device to the central processing unit in the main control chip, the external operation device can send an acquisition signal for the video to the acquisition module through the central processing unit. Through this embodiment, screenshot or acquisition of a specific picture or video acquisition displayed on the external display device can be realized, and the acquired video or picture can be stored through the storage module. The transmission process of the content displayed in the external display device is not affected by multi-channel output, and delay-free signal transmission can be realized. Moreover, the internal modules of the video collector are arranged compactly, small and portable, which is more convenient for the user to carry and use in multiple scenarios.

[0052] The above is a specific description of the preferred embodiment of the present application. However, the creation of the present application is not limited to the described embodiment. Those skilled in the art can also make various equivalent deformations or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present application. These equivalent deformations or substitutions are all included within the scope defined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A video collector, characterized in that, Including: A housing, a main board, a main control chip, a storage module, a first output module, a second output module, as well as a video interface and a communication interface provided on the surface of the housing; The main board is located inside the housing, and the main control chip, the storage module, the first output module and the second output module are connected to the main board; The main control chip includes a central processing unit, an acquisition module and a reception module; the central processing unit is communicatively connected to the acquisition module and the reception module respectively; The acquisition module is connected to the reception module; The reception module is connected to the first output module and the video interface; The acquisition module is respectively connected to the storage module and the second output module; the central processing unit is used to connect at least one external operation device through the communication interface; The first output module is used to connect at least one external terminal device; The second output module is used to connect at least one external display device.

2. The video collector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication interface includes a Bluetooth module; the central processing unit is connected to the Bluetooth module and is used to wirelessly connect an external operation device through the Bluetooth module.

3. The video collector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first output module includes a first wireless connection module and / or a first wired interface; One end of the first wireless connection module is connected to the reception module, and the other end is used to wirelessly connect an external display device; One end of the first wired interface is connected to the reception module, and the other end is used to wiredly connect an external display device.

4. A video collector according to claim 1, wherein, The second output module includes a second wireless connection module and / or a second wired interface; One end of the second wireless connection module is connected to the acquisition module, and the other end is used to wirelessly connect an external terminal device; One end of the second wired interface is connected to the acquisition module, and the other end is used to wiredly connect an external terminal device.

5. The video collector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first wired interface includes one or more of: HDMI interface, DVI interface, SDI interface and VGA interface.

6. A video collector according to claim 4, characterized in that The second wireless connection module is a WIFI module and / or a local area network module.

7. A video collector according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a power module and a power interface connected to the power module. The power interface is provided on the surface of the housing. The power module is located on the main board and is used to connect an external power supply through the power interface; the power module is connected to the main control chip.

8. A video collector according to claim 7, characterized in that, A power switch is also provided on the surface of the housing; the power switch is connected to the power module, and the power switch is used to turn on or off the operation of the power module.

9. The video collector according to claim 1, wherein A display module is also embedded on the surface of the housing. One side of the display module is electrically connected to the acquisition module and / or the reception module through the housing, and is used to indicate the operation status of the acquisition module and / or the reception module.

10. A video collector according to claim 1, characterized in that, An indicator light module is also provided on the surface of the housing. The indicator light module is connected to the first output module and / or the second output module, and is used to indicate the operation status of the first output module and / or the second output module.

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