Imaging device for conference

Abstract

The utility model discloses a photographic device for a conference, which relates to the technical field of photographic devices and comprises a base, a protective shell and a camera. The protective shell is rotationally arranged on the base, and a containing cavity with an opening is formed in the protective shell; the camera is arranged in the accommodating cavity and faces the opening; according to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the risk of damage to the camera due to collision or environmental factors can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of camera devices, in particular to a camera device for conferences. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of information technology, remote collaboration and communication are becoming increasingly important. As an efficient remote communication method, video conferencing has become an indispensable tool in modern business and education. Related technologies use cameras to capture the images of participants and transmit them in real time via a network platform to enable remote face-to-face communication. However, existing cameras are often exposed to facilitate adjustment of the shooting direction. This makes the cameras susceptible to physical damage in crowded meeting rooms. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a camera device for conferences, aiming to reduce the risk of damage to the camera due to collision or environmental factors.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a conference camera device comprising:

[0005] base;

[0006] a protective shell rotatably mounted on the base, the protective shell being formed with a receiving cavity having an opening; and

[0007] A camera is disposed in the accommodating cavity and faces the opening.

[0008] In one embodiment, the conference camera device further includes a first driving component, which is disposed on the base and is configured to drive the protective shell to rotate.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first driving assembly includes a first driving member, a first driving gear, a transmission gear and a first rotating shaft;

[0010] The first driving member is arranged on the base, the first driving gear is arranged on the output end of the first driving member, the transmission gear is sleeved on the first rotating shaft, the transmission gear is engaged with the first driving gear, and the protective shell is arranged on the first rotating shaft.

[0011] In one embodiment, the rotation angle of the protective shell is 0° to 340°.

[0012] In one embodiment, the camera device for conference further includes a second driving component, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is used to adjust the pitch angle of the camera.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second driving assembly includes a second driving member, a second driving gear, a transmission plate, and a second rotating shaft;

[0014] The camera is arranged at one end of the second rotating shaft, the transmission plate is arranged at the other end of the second rotating shaft, the end of the transmission plate away from the second rotating shaft is engaged with the second driving gear, the second driving gear is arranged at the output end of the second driving member, and the second driving member is arranged on the side of the camera away from the base.

[0015] In one embodiment, the conference camera device further includes an auxiliary rotating shaft, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and one end of the camera head away from the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the auxiliary rotating shaft.

[0016] In one embodiment, the pitch angle of the camera is 8° to 30°.

[0017] In one embodiment, the conference camera device further includes a sound-emitting component, and the sound-emitting component is exposed on the base.

[0018] In one embodiment, the conference camera device further includes a control module, which is disposed in the base and electrically connected to the camera.

[0019] This new solution embeds the camera within a rotatable protective housing and secures it to a base, providing a high degree of flexibility and adaptability. The camera's shooting angle can be adjusted to suit the size and layout of the meeting, ensuring that all participants are clearly captured. The protective housing also ensures camera durability, reducing the risk of damage from collisions or environmental factors. The opening ensures an unobstructed camera field of view, ensuring the functionality of the entire device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. 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 the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a camera device for conference provided by the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structural decomposition;

[0023] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the first drive assembly;

[0024] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second drive component.

[0025] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0026] 100. Camera device for conference use; 1. Base; 2. Protective shell; 21. Opening; 3. Camera; 4. First drive assembly; 41. First drive member; 42. First drive gear; 43. Transmission gear; 44. First rotating shaft; 5. Second drive assembly; 51. Second drive member; 52. Second drive gear; 53. Transmission plate; 54. Second rotating shaft; 6. Auxiliary rotating shaft; 7. Sounding member; 8. Control module.

[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] 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 shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0030] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0031] The present invention provides a camera device 100 for conference use.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, the conference camera device 100 includes a base 1, a protective shell 2 and a camera 3; the protective shell 2 is rotatably arranged on the base 1, and the protective shell 2 forms a accommodating cavity with an opening 21; the camera 3 is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the camera 3 is arranged toward the opening 21.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, the protective shell 2 is arranged on the top of the base 1 and rotates in the horizontal direction. Taking a round table as an example, the conference camera device 100 placed at the center of the round table can rotate the protective shell 2 so that the camera 3 faces the participants at different positions of the round table.

[0034] In the technical solution of this utility model, by embedding the camera 3 within the rotatable protective housing 2 and fixing it to the base 1, a high degree of flexibility and adaptability is provided. The shooting angle of the camera 3 can be adjusted according to the scale and layout of the meeting, ensuring that all participants are clearly captured. At the same time, the design of the protective housing 2 ensures the durability of the camera 3, reducing the risk of damage to the camera 3 due to collisions or environmental factors. The design of the opening 21 ensures that the camera 3's shooting field of view is unobstructed, ensuring the functionality of the entire device.

[0035] Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The conference camera device 100 also includes a first drive component 4, which is provided on the base 1 and is used to drive the protective shell 2 to rotate. The setting of the first drive component 4 allows the user to rotate the protective shell 2 by electronic control, thereby adjusting the shooting direction of the camera 3, and because it is electronically controlled, the user can remotely adjust the shooting direction of the camera 3, which improves the convenience of operation. At the same time, compared with manual steering, electronic control can make steering more accurate and avoid wear and tear on the equipment caused by frequent manual adjustments. On the basis of electronic control, it is also convenient to integrate other intelligent functions, such as face recognition, automatic tracking of speakers, etc., which is more intelligent.

[0036] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The first drive assembly 4 includes a first drive member 41, a first drive gear 42, a transmission gear 43 and a first rotating shaft 44; the first drive member 41 is provided on the base 1, the first drive gear 42 is provided at the output end of the first drive member 41, the transmission gear 43 is sleeved on the first rotating shaft 44, the transmission gear 43 is engaged with the first drive gear 42, and the protective shell 2 is provided on the first rotating shaft 44. Through the engagement of the transmission gear 43 and the first drive gear 42, the first drive member 41 can effectively and stably drive the first rotating shaft 44 to rotate, thereby driving the protective shell 2 to rotate. The gear transmission system has high reliability and durability, can withstand long-term repeated use, and reduces the maintenance requirements caused by mechanical failures. The first drive member 41 can be a motor or other type of driver. At the same time, the first drive assembly 4 can be compactly integrated on the base 1, saving space and facilitating maintenance.

[0037] In this embodiment, the rotation angle of the protective shell 2 is 0° to 340°. The rotation angle of nearly 360° means that the camera 3 can cover almost all directions in the conference room. The wide rotation angle provides greater flexibility, allowing the camera 3 to be quickly adjusted to the optimal shooting position according to the needs of the meeting.

[0038] In order to further improve the flexibility, in one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 The conference camera device 100 also includes a second drive assembly 5, which is located within the accommodating chamber and is used to adjust the pitch angle of the camera 3. The pitch angle of the camera 3 refers to the angle between the camera's shooting direction and the horizontal plane. The second drive assembly 5 enables the camera 3 to not only rotate horizontally but also adjust its pitch angle, enabling capture at various heights and angles. By adjusting the pitch angle, the camera 3 can be better positioned to focus on the attendee's eyes or face, providing a more natural and professional perspective.

[0039] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 4The second drive assembly 5 includes a second drive member 51, a second drive gear 52, a transmission plate 53, and a second rotating shaft 54. The camera 3 is mounted at one end of the second rotating shaft 54, and the transmission plate 53 is mounted at the other end of the second rotating shaft 54. The end of the transmission plate 53 facing away from the second rotating shaft 54 ​​meshes with the second drive gear 52. The second drive gear 52 is located at the output end of the second drive member 51. The second drive member 51 is located on the side of the camera 3 facing away from the base 1. Through the engagement of the transmission plate 53 and the second drive gear 52, the second drive member 51 can effectively and stably drive the second rotating shaft 54 ​​to rotate, thereby driving the camera 3 to rotate. The gear transmission system has high reliability and durability, can withstand long-term repeated use, and reduces maintenance requirements due to mechanical failures. The second drive member 51 can be a motor or other type of actuator. The second drive member 51 is located on the side of the camera 3 facing away from the base 1, which prevents interference with the first drive assembly 4 or other components, ensuring smooth operation of the entire mechanism.

[0040] Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 4 The conference camera device 100 further includes an auxiliary shaft 6, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity. The end of the camera 3 away from the second shaft 54 ​​is rotatably connected to the auxiliary shaft 6. The auxiliary shaft 6 provides an additional support point for the camera 3, ensuring the stability of the camera 3 during the pitch angle adjustment process.

[0041] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pitch angle of the camera 3 is 8° to 30°. The pitch adjustment range of 8° to 30° allows the camera 3 to accurately cover a specific area in the conference room, ensuring that the faces of the participants or the presentation materials are properly focused; and the limited pitch angle can reduce the interference of the camera 3 on other visual elements in the conference room, maintaining a neat and professional appearance of the conference room.

[0042] Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 2 The conference camera device 100 further includes a sound-emitting element 7, which is exposed on the base 1. The sound-emitting element 7 can provide clear audio output. The specific type of the sound-emitting element 7 can be selected according to needs. When the sound-emitting element 7 is a speaker, it can play audio signals, such as the voices of remote participants and the sound output of the conference system, and combine with the video function of the camera 3 to achieve high-quality audio and video communication. When the sound-emitting element 7 is a buzzer, it can emit a prompt sound or a warning sound to indicate the start or end of the meeting.

[0043] For ease of control, in one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 2The conference camera device 100 further includes a control module 8, which is disposed within the base 1 and electrically connected to the camera 3. The control module 8, located within the base 1, centrally manages and controls all functions of the camera 3. The control module 8 automatically adjusts various camera 3 settings, such as focus, exposure, and white balance, to suit different conference environments. It also controls the first and second drive assemblies 4 and 5 to rotate the protective housing 2 and the camera 3, thereby adjusting the shooting direction of the camera 3.

[0044] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A camera device for conference, characterized in that: include: base; a protective shell rotatably mounted on the base, the protective shell forming a receiving cavity with an opening; as well as A camera is disposed in the accommodating cavity and faces the opening.

2. The conference camera device according to claim 1, wherein: The conference camera device further includes a first driving assembly, which is disposed on the base and is used to drive the protective shell to rotate.

3. The conference camera device according to claim 2, wherein: The first driving assembly includes a first driving member, a first driving gear, a transmission gear and a first rotating shaft; The first driving member is arranged on the base, the first driving gear is arranged on the output end of the first driving member, the transmission gear is sleeved on the first rotating shaft, the transmission gear is engaged with the first driving gear, and the protective shell is arranged on the first rotating shaft.

4. The conference camera device according to claim 1, wherein: The rotation angle of the protective shell is 0° to 340°.

5. The conference camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The conference camera device further includes a second driving component, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is used to adjust the pitch angle of the camera.

6. The conference camera device according to claim 5, wherein: The second driving assembly includes a second driving member, a second driving gear, a transmission plate and a second rotating shaft; The camera is arranged at one end of the second rotating shaft, the transmission plate is arranged at the other end of the second rotating shaft, the end of the transmission plate away from the second rotating shaft is engaged with the second driving gear, the second driving gear is arranged at the output end of the second driving member, and the second driving member is arranged on the side of the camera away from the base.

7. The conference camera device according to claim 6, wherein: The conference camera device further comprises an auxiliary rotating shaft, which is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and one end of the camera head away from the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the auxiliary rotating shaft.

8. The conference camera device according to claim 5, wherein: The pitch angle of the camera is 8° to 30°.

9. The conference camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The conference camera device further includes a sound-emitting component, which is exposed on the base.

10. The conference camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The conference camera device further includes a control module, which is disposed in the base and electrically connected to the camera.

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