Foldable camera equipment based on electric rotating shaft

Abstract

The utility model provides a foldable camera device based on an electric rotating shaft, the foldable camera device comprises a host, a camera body and a connecting piece, the host is connected with the camera body through the connecting piece, the camera body comprises a first surface and at least one camera arranged on the first surface, and the connecting piece is used for driving at least one of the camera body and the host to rotate, so that the first surface is exposed or shielded. The foldable camera equipment based on the electric rotating shaft is high in flexibility and convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic device technology, and more particularly to a foldable camera device based on an electric hinge. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of technology, more and more types of electronic devices have emerged, and portable camera devices, such as action cameras, have come into being. Portable camera devices can provide shooting and recording functions in scenarios such as sports and outdoor activities, and have advantages such as being lightweight, portable, waterproof, and dustproof.

[0003] Currently available portable camera devices often have their cameras fixed to the body, resulting in larger device sizes and limited shooting angles, making them unsuitable for various application scenarios. Users often need to frequently and manually adjust the position and angle of the portable camera, increasing the difficulty and complexity of use. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a foldable camera device based on an electric hinge.

[0005] This application discloses a foldable camera device based on an electric rotating shaft, including a main unit, a camera body, and a connector. The main unit and the camera body are connected by the connector. The camera body includes a first surface and at least one camera disposed on the first surface. The connector includes an electric rotating shaft module for driving at least one of the camera body and the main unit to rotate, thereby exposing or shielding the first surface.

[0006] Furthermore, the electric rotating shaft module is used to drive the camera body and the host to rotate synchronously in opposite directions.

[0007] Furthermore, the foldable camera device has an unfolded state, a folded state, and an intermediate state; in the unfolded state, the angle between the camera body and the host is 180°; in the folded state, the angle between the camera body and the host is 0°, and the first surface is in contact with the host; in the intermediate state, the angle between the camera body and the host is greater than 0° and less than 180°.

[0008] Furthermore, the camera body also includes a second surface opposite to the first surface and a display screen disposed on the second surface.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a folding control component, which is disposed on the side of the housing of the host, and is used to receive folding control commands from the user, which are used to control the foldable camera device to switch to a folded state.

[0010] Furthermore, the connector includes a second connecting portion and a first connecting portion, the second connecting portion being housed within a second receiving cavity formed by the housing of the camera body, and the first connecting portion being housed within a first receiving cavity formed by the housing of the host unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the electric rotating shaft module includes:

[0012] Electric drive components;

[0013] The transmission assembly is connected to the electric drive assembly;

[0014] The second connecting part is connected to the transmission assembly and the camera body respectively;

[0015] The first connecting part is connected to the transmission assembly and the host respectively.

[0016] Furthermore, at least one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion includes: a bracket and a torsion member, wherein,

[0017] The torsion member is connected to the transmission assembly;

[0018] One end of the bracket is movably connected to the torsion member, and the other end of the bracket is connected to the camera body or the host.

[0019] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes: a first gear set, a second gear set, and a transmission shaft, wherein,

[0020] The first end of the first gear set is connected to the electric drive assembly, the second end of the first gear set is connected to at least one of the second connecting part and the first connecting part, and the third end of the first gear set is connected to the first end of the drive shaft.

[0021] The first end of the second gear set is connected to at least one of the second connecting part and the first connecting part, and the second end of the second gear set is connected to the second end of the drive shaft.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes at least one of an angle detection module and a control module, wherein the angle detection module is used to detect the angle of the camera body or the host relative to the connector, and the control module is used to control the rotation angle of at least one of the camera body and the host.

[0023] Furthermore, the connector also includes an arc-shaped housing, which, when the foldable camera device is in a folded state, is located between the host and the camera body and protrudes from the top of the host.

[0024] Furthermore, the housing of the host includes a first region and a second region, the second region being thicker than the first region, and the first region being located close to the connector.

[0025] Furthermore, when the foldable camera device is in a folded state, the first region is at least partially overlapped with the camera body, and the total thickness of the overlap is the same as or similar to the thickness of the second region.

[0026] Furthermore, it also includes a speaker unit housed in the second region, the speaker unit including a speaker housing and a sound-generating component disposed within the speaker housing, the speaker housing having at least one sound-generating hole.

[0027] Furthermore, the surface area of ​​the at least one speaker hole is greater than 25 square millimeters, and / or, the first surface of the second region near the at least one speaker hole is provided with an array of sound outlet holes.

[0028] Furthermore, the second surface of the second region is provided with a button panel, which includes a first sub-region and a second sub-region, wherein the first sub-region forms a first button and the second sub-region forms a second button.

[0029] Furthermore, the second region also includes a fixed axis located between the first sub-region and the second sub-region, and the keypad is rotatable around the fixed axis, such that when one of the first button and the second button is pressed, the other button is raised.

[0030] Furthermore, it also includes a charging port located at the bottom of the main unit; or

[0031] It also includes at least one of the following: microprocessor, memory, gyroscope, matrix microphone module and wireless communication module.

[0032] Furthermore, it also includes a fastener, which is detachably mounted on the main unit and has a through hole for engaging with a hanging rope.

[0033] Furthermore, at least one light strip module is provided on the first surface of the camera body.

[0034] The foldable camera device based on an electrically driven hinge of this application connects the main unit and the camera body via a connector. The connector drives at least one of the camera body and the main unit to rotate, allowing the camera to rotate relative to the main unit. This enables adjustment of the shooting angle during use, avoiding frequent manual adjustments by the user, improving ease of use, and making the shooting content more flexible and comprehensive. Simultaneously, the first surface where the camera is located can be shielded, enhancing privacy and security.

[0035] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this specification. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this specification.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the foldable camera device based on an electric hinge in the unfolded state.

[0038] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A stereoscopic view of a foldable camera device based on an electrically driven hinge from another perspective.

[0039] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of one embodiment of the foldable camera device based on an electric hinge according to this application.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the foldable camera device based on an electric hinge in the intermediate state of this application.

[0041] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the foldable camera device based on an electric hinge in the folded state according to this application.

[0042] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the speaker unit of the foldable camera device based on the motorized hinge of this application.

[0043] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the main unit and button panel of the foldable camera based on the electric hinge of this application.

[0044] Figure 8 It is along Figure 1 Sectional view of AA.

[0045] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the connector in this application.

[0046] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A perspective view of some parts in the connecting component.

[0047] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 Another perspective view of some parts in the connecting component.

[0048] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0049] 10. Main unit; 101. First area; 102. Second area; 1021. Sound outlet array; 11. First receiving cavity; 12. Folding control assembly; 13. Speaker unit; 131. Speaker housing; 1311. Speaker front housing; 1312. Speaker rear housing; 132. Sound-emitting assembly; 133. Speaker hole; 134. Circuit board; 135. Balancing diaphragm; 14. Button board; 141. First sub-area; 142. Second sub-area; 143. First button; 144. Second button; 145. Fixed shaft; 146. Elastic element; 147. Button lever; 148. Membrane button; 15. Matrix microphone module; 16. Charging port;

[0050] 20. Camera body; 201. First surface; 202. Second surface; 21. Second receiving cavity; 22. Camera; 23. Display screen; 24. LED strip module;

[0051] 30. Connector; 31. Electric rotating shaft module; 32. Electric drive assembly; 321. Motor; 322. Gearbox; 323. First fixing member; 33. Transmission assembly; 331. First gear set; 3311. Driving gear; 3312. Driven gear; 332. Second gear set; 3321. First transmission gear; 3322. Second transmission gear; 333. Drive shaft; 334. Second fixing member; 34. Second connecting part; 341. Bracket; 3411. Guide groove; 3412. Positioning member; 342. Torsion member; 343. Connecting rod; 35. First connecting part; 36. Support member; 38. Fixing part; 39. Housing; 301. Angle detection module;

[0052] 40. Charging base; 41. Charging pins; 42. Charging interface;

[0053] 50. Fastener; 51. Perforation. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0055] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0056] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this application provides a foldable camera device based on an electric hinge, including a main unit 10, a camera body 20, and a connector 30. The main unit 10 and the camera body 20 are connected via the connector 30.

[0058] The housing of the main unit 10 forms a first receiving cavity 11, and the housing of the camera body 20 forms a second receiving cavity 21. The two sides of the connector 30 are respectively housed within the second receiving cavity 21 and the first receiving cavity 11. This makes the structure of the foldable camera device more compact, saving space and improving portability. Furthermore, by placing the connector 30 within the internal cavity of the foldable camera device, the overall appearance of the foldable camera device becomes more streamlined and concise, enhancing its harmony and aesthetics.

[0059] The camera body 20 includes a first surface 201 (the front of the camera body 20 is shown in the figure) and at least one camera 22 disposed on the first surface 201, enabling the foldable camera device to realize recording functions such as taking pictures and recording videos. The following description uses one camera 22 as an example, but the number of cameras 22 can also be multiple. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0060] The connector 30 includes an electric hinge module 31, which can rotate at least one of the camera body 20 and the host 10, so that the first surface 201 is exposed or covered. The electric hinge module 31 can automatically change the angle or folding angle between the camera body 20 and the host 10, thereby adjusting the shooting angle of the camera 22.

[0061] In some embodiments, the foldable camera device has an unfolded state, a folded state, and an intermediate state. In the unfolded state, as shown... Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the example shown, the angle between the camera body 20 and the main unit 10 is 180°. In the intermediate state, as... Figure 4In the example shown, the angle between the camera body 20 and the main unit 10 is greater than 0° and less than 180°. In the folded state, as... Figure 5 In the example shown, the angle between the camera body 20 and the host 10 is 0°.

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the connector 30 includes a housing 39 with an arc-shaped surface. Optionally, when the foldable camera device is in a folded state, the housing 39 is located between the main unit 10 and the camera body 20 and protrudes from the top of the main unit 10. In this way, the housing 39 can shield and protect the internal components of the connector 30, improving the aesthetics and reliability of the foldable camera device. Optionally, when the foldable camera device is in an unfolded state, the housing 39 is housed within the housing of the main unit 10 and / or the camera body 20 to improve the overall appearance consistency of the device.

[0063] During the transition of the foldable camera device from its unfolded or intermediate state to its folded state, the first surface 201 gradually approaches the host 10. In the folded state, the first surface 201 is in contact with the host 10. Thus, the camera 22 located on the first surface is shielded by the host 10 in the folded state, protecting user privacy and enhancing security through physical shielding. Simultaneously, it effectively prevents physical collisions and scratches to the camera 22, reducing the possibility of damage to the foldable camera device and extending its lifespan. Furthermore, in the folded state, the foldable camera device has a compact structure, making it easy to carry and store.

[0064] The foldable camera device of this application embodiment is driven by the electric pivot module 31, which enables the camera body 20 to rotate automatically relative to the host 10. The angle between the two varies from 0° to 180°, thereby realizing the conversion between different states, improving the shooting effect of the camera 22, and can be flexibly applied in different scenarios to meet the diverse needs of users.

[0065] In some embodiments, the electric hinge module 31 can drive the camera body 20 to rotate, while the main unit 10 remains stationary. In this case, the angle range of rotation of the camera body 20 driven by the electric hinge module 31 can be from 0° to 180°. In other embodiments, the electric hinge module 31 can drive the main unit 10 to rotate, while the camera body 20 remains stationary. In still other embodiments, the electric hinge module 31 can drive the main unit 10 and the camera body 20 to rotate synchronously. For example, the camera body 20 and the main unit 10 rotate synchronously in opposite directions, wherein the rotation angles of the main unit 10 and the camera body 20 during synchronous rotation can be the same or different, thereby improving transmission efficiency and making the change of shooting angle more flexible.

[0066] In some embodiments, the foldable camera device of this application further includes a control module (not shown) for controlling the rotation angle of the camera body 20 and / or the host 10. The control module can achieve autonomous rotation shooting recognition based on information collected by the camera 22. The control module can be implemented as a software-based control module or a hardware-based control module, such as a microcontroller, microprocessor, programmable logic circuit, application-specific integrated circuit, control circuit, etc. The control module can control the rotation angle of the camera body 20 and / or the host 10 based on one or more types of information.

[0067] In some embodiments, the control module can determine the rotation angle of the camera body 20 and / or the host 10, or determine the target angle between the camera body 20 and the host 10, based on the image information captured by the camera 22, and then control the electric rotating shaft module 31 to rotate the camera body 20 and / or the host 10. For example, the image captured by the camera 22 can be processed to obtain an image recognition result, and the target angle between the camera body 20 and the host 10 can be determined based on the image recognition result. The image recognition result may include whether it contains a target object or a specific type of object, whether the contained object is complete, the current shooting scene, etc.

[0068] In some embodiments, the foldable camera device further includes an angle detection module 301 for detecting the angle of the camera body 20 or the host 10 relative to the connector 30. This angle detection module 301 can be a Hall sensor or other components. Optionally, the control module can also determine the rotation angle of the camera body 20 and / or the host 10 based on the detection result of the angle detection module 301. For example, the control module can control the electric pivot module 31 to rotate the camera body 20 and / or the host 10 based on the difference between the current angle and the target angle between the camera body 20 and the host 10. The target angle can be determined according to user instructions, the current shooting scene, or image information acquired by the camera 22, etc., and is not limited here. In this way, the rotation of the camera body 20 and / or the host 10 can be controlled by the control module to adjust the shooting angle of the camera 22, thereby achieving the best shooting or recognition effect.

[0069] In some embodiments, the foldable camera device can be used for recording user activities or for assisting health management. When the control module recognizes that the image captured by the camera 22 contains food, it can determine and record the calories of the recognized food, thereby helping to provide users with health information such as food intake calorie and / or nutritional analysis.

[0070] In some embodiments, the foldable camera device may include a microprocessor for performing at least a portion of the above-mentioned image processing, angle recognition, and other processing procedures. For example, the microprocessor may identify images captured by camera 22 to determine whether the image contains food, or whether the objects in the image are complete, etc. As another example, the microprocessor may process signals collected by angle detection module 301 to obtain the current angle between camera body 20 and host 10. As yet another example, the microprocessor may perform instruction recognition processing on user operations received by the foldable camera device to obtain the user instructions corresponding to the user operations. And so on; the functionality of the microprocessor is not limited here.

[0071] In some embodiments, the foldable camera device of this application may further include a wireless communication module for communicating with other electronic devices. For example, it may interact with smart terminal devices such as mobile phones or servers. In this case, any processing involved in the embodiments of this application may be completed by a microprocessor and other electronic devices in cooperation, or by other electronic devices alone. As an example, the foldable camera device can transmit the image information captured by the camera 22 to a terminal device or server through the wireless communication module. The terminal device or server processes the received image information to obtain image recognition results, or further obtain food calories.

[0072] As another example, foldable electronic devices can transmit food intake information (such as food images, food recognition results, and at least one of food calories) to a terminal device or server. Based on the user's food intake information, the terminal device or server can obtain a summary or suggestion of the user's food intake over a certain period of time. For example, whether the user's daily calorie intake exceeds the reference value or expected value, or whether the user's food intake over a day or week meets the reference nutritional standards, etc.

[0073] In some embodiments, the terminal device or server can also acquire the user's exercise data and, based on the user's exercise data and food intake data, obtain the user's health results or suggestions within a specific time period. For example, it can obtain the difference between the user's food calorie intake and exercise calorie expenditure in a day, and determine whether the difference meets the user's health goals or reference standards. Another example is obtaining the user's already consumed food calories in a day, and, based on the difference between the already consumed food calories and the daily food calorie intake target, obtaining the food calorie intake that can be consumed for the remaining time of the day. Yet another example is comparing the calories of currently captured food with the corresponding food calorie target to determine whether the currently captured food meets the calorie control target, or, if it is determined that the currently captured food exceeds the calorie control target, providing the user with exercise suggestions to consume that excess calorie value, and so on.

[0074] In other embodiments, by cooperating with a smart terminal device or server, a foldable camera device can provide users with at least one of the following based on their attribute information, health goals, dietary habits, historical dietary data, exercise habits, and historical exercise data: nutritional references, dietary suggestions, exercise suggestions, a diet plan for a certain period of time, and a workout plan for a certain period of time. In this way, the foldable camera device can cooperate with other electronic devices to provide suggestions on the user's dietary health, becoming the user's personal health assistant.

[0075] In some embodiments, the foldable camera device of this application further includes a folding control component 12. The folding control component 12 is disposed on the side of the housing of the main unit 10 and is used to receive folding control commands from the user. The folding control commands are used to control the foldable camera device to switch to a folded state. The folding control component 12 can be implemented in various ways. In some embodiments, the folding control component 12 can be a button, a knob, a touch-sensitive component, or other interactive components. In other embodiments, the folding control component 12 can include a slot and a torsion member disposed within the slot. The user can issue folding or unfolding control commands by changing the position of the torsion member within the slot, for example, by tossing the torsion member. In other embodiments, the user can also issue folding or unfolding control commands through voice, specific gestures, or specific actions, etc., which is not limited here.

[0076] Thus, in some embodiments, when the foldable camera device is in an unfolded or intermediate state, the user can issue a folding control command by operating the folding control component 12. The control component can respond to the folding control command by controlling the electric pivot module 31 to drive the camera body 20 and / or the host 10 to rotate to the folded state, thereby realizing a one-click conversion of the foldable camera device to the folded state.

[0077] In other embodiments, when the foldable camera device is in a folded or intermediate state, the user can issue an unfolding control command by operating the folding control component 12. In response to the unfolding control command, the control component can control the electric pivot module 31 to rotate the camera body 20 and / or the main unit 10, switching the foldable camera device to the unfolded state, thus achieving a one-click switch to the unfolded state. In some embodiments, the camera 22 can be automatically activated in response to the foldable camera device switching to the unfolded state, but this is not a limitation.

[0078] As can be seen, on the one hand, the foldable camera device of this application embodiment can automatically switch between different states with the cooperation of the camera 22 and other devices and the control module. On the other hand, the foldable camera device can manually switch between different states through the folding control component 12, so that the foldable camera device can flexibly cope with different scenarios, improve usage efficiency, and enhance interactive experience.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the housing of the host 10 includes a first region 101 and a second region 102, wherein the thickness of the second region 102 is greater than the thickness of the first region 101. The first region 101 is located near the camera body 20, at the upper part of the host 10, while the second region 102 is located away from the camera body 20, at the lower part of the host 10. In some examples, the first region 101 and the second region 102 may be distributed along the length of the first surface of the host housing and both occupy the entire width of the first surface of the host housing, but this embodiment does not limit this. Optionally, the first region 101 can be connected to the camera body 20 via a connector 30. The second region 102 and the camera body 20 are located on opposite sides of the first region 101.

[0080] When the foldable camera device is in a folded state, the camera body 20 can overlap with at least a portion of the first region 101, causing the camera 22 to be obscured by the first region 101. In this way, by setting the first region 101 to have a relatively small thickness, space is provided for placing the camera body 20 in the folded state, thereby reducing the thickness of the foldable camera device in this state. Simultaneously, by setting the second region 102 to have a relatively large thickness, more space is provided for the electronic components inside the device, thus facilitating miniaturization and a thinner, lighter design.

[0081] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first region 101 may be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second region 102, thereby facilitating better accommodation of the camera body and improving the visual thinness of the foldable camera device. In some examples, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first region 101 may be much larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second region 102, for example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first region 101 may be 2 times, 2.5 times, 3 times or more than that of the second region 102, but this is not limited here.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 5In some embodiments, in the folded state, the total thickness of the camera body 20 stacked with the first region 101 is the same as or similar to the thickness of the second region 102, making the appearance of the foldable camera device smoother and more streamlined even in the folded state. In some embodiments, the thickness of the first region 101 is the same as or similar to the thickness of the camera body 20, which is not limited here. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first region 101 may be equal to or slightly larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first surface of the camera body 20 to improve the overall visual integrity of the device in the folded state.

[0083] In some embodiments, one or more electronic devices may be disposed inside the housing of the second region 102. Please refer to... Figure 6 The foldable camera device also includes a speaker unit 13 disposed within the second region 102. The speaker unit 13 includes a speaker housing 131, a sound-generating assembly 132, a sound-emitting port 133, a circuit board 134, and a diaphragm 135.

[0084] The speaker housing 131 may include a front speaker housing 1311 and a rear speaker housing 1312. Both the front speaker housing 1311 and the rear speaker housing 1312 may be made of plastic material and are fixedly connected to provide a sound cavity volume for the sound-generating assembly 132. The speaker unit 13 can be fixed inside the main unit housing through the speaker housing 131. As an example, at least one of the front speaker housing 1311 and the rear speaker housing 1312 is fixed to the main unit housing 10 by bolts.

[0085] One or more sound holes 133 are formed on the speaker housing 131. In some embodiments, multiple sound holes 133 are formed on the speaker housing 131, and the total area of ​​the multiple sound holes 133 is greater than a certain value, for example, greater than 25 square millimeters, to improve the performance of the speaker unit 13. Figure 6 In the example shown, the speaker holes 133 are formed on the front housing 1311 of the speaker, and there are two of them, but this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0086] In addition, such as Figure 6 As shown, a balance diaphragm 135 is also provided on the speaker housing 131 to maintain the air pressure balance inside and outside the speaker housing 131, prevent sound distortion, and thus provide a better listening experience.

[0087] The sound-generating component 132 is disposed on a circuit board 134 inside the speaker housing 131. In some embodiments, the circuit board 134 may be a flexible printed circuit (FPC), but this is not a limitation.

[0088] In this way, by setting an independent speaker unit 13 in the host 10, better sound output can be provided to meet the user's needs for audio interaction.

[0089] In some embodiments, a second region 102 of the housing of the main unit 10 is provided with a sound outlet array 1021 to allow sound emitted by the speaker unit 13 to exit the housing. Optionally, the coverage area of ​​the sound outlet array 1021 may be greater than at least one speaker hole 133 to improve sound output. Figure 7 In the example shown, the sound hole array 1021 can be set on the first surface of the main unit 10 housing, i.e. the front shell of the main unit 10, and basically cover most or the entire area of ​​the first surface, but this is not limited here.

[0090] Please refer to the following at the same time Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the second region 102 of the housing of the host 10 is further provided with a keypad 14. The keypad 14 includes a first sub-region 141 and a second sub-region 142. The first sub-region 141 forms a first button 143, and the second sub-region 142 forms a second button 144, so that the user can realize human-computer interaction by pressing the buttons. Optionally, the sound hole array 1021 can be disposed on the keypad 14. In this way, the keypad 14 can realize both sound output function and interaction function, which can reduce the hardware cost of the device and reduce the thickness of the device.

[0091] In some examples, the first sub-region 141 and the second sub-region 142 can occupy most or the entire cross-section of the keypad 14 to increase the operating area of ​​the key control and improve the user's key feel.

[0092] The first button 143 and the second button 144 can be implemented in various ways. In some embodiments, the second region 102 of the main unit 10 housing further includes a fixing shaft 145. One side of the fixing shaft 145 is fixed to the main unit 10 housing, and the other side is connected to the button panel 14. Figure 7 In the example shown, an elastic element 146 is sleeved on the fixed shaft 145, and the button plate 14 abuts against the elastic element 146, but this is not limited here.

[0093] The button panel 14 can be divided into a first sub-region 141 and a second sub-region 142 with a fixed axis 145 as the boundary, and can rotate around the fixed axis 145, so that when one of the first button 143 and the second button 144 is pressed, the other button is lifted, thereby realizing a seesaw-type button. In some embodiments, the first button 143 and the second button 144 are provided with pressing protrusions to provide good tactile feedback and improve button recognition.

[0094] In some embodiments, a press detection module is provided inside the housing of the host 10. This press detection module is movably connected to the keypad 14 and is used to detect user press operations on the keypad 14. Figure 8 In the example shown, the press detection module includes at least two button levers 147, a membrane button 148, and a sensor (not shown). The at least two button levers 147 are movably disposed within the housing of the main unit 10, while the membrane button 148 and the sensor are disposed on a circuit board within the housing of the main unit 10. The at least two button levers 147 can be respectively positioned corresponding to a first sub-region 141 and a second sub-region 142. When the user does not press the button panel 14, the at least two button levers 147 are in a free state, with their ends close to and spaced apart from the button panel 14 and membrane button 148, or in contact with the button panel 14 and membrane button 148 without interaction. When the user presses the first button 143 or the second button 144, the first button 143 or the second button 144 is pressed down, abutting against the button lever 147 in the corresponding region, and the button lever 147 in the corresponding region moves downward, abutting against the membrane button 148. The sensor can detect the press by detecting the force or other parameters applied to the membrane button 148.

[0095] In some embodiments, the housing of the host 10 has at least one opening at a position corresponding to the first sub-region 141 and the second sub-region 142, respectively. One end of the button lever 147 is disposed inside the housing of the host 10, and the other end extends out of the housing from the opening. Furthermore, the button lever 147 can be movably connected to the housing of the host 10. In one example, the button lever 147 has at least one limiting groove, and at least one limiting post is disposed inside the housing of the host 10. One end of the limiting post is fixed inside the housing of the host 10, and the other end is disposed in the limiting groove and can move up and down within the limiting groove. This application does not limit the implementation and fixing method of the button lever 147.

[0096] In some embodiments, at least one matrix microphone module 15 is also provided on the side of the foldable camera device for receiving user voice input. Optionally, the microprocessor of the foldable camera device can perform recognition processing on the received voice input to obtain a voice recognition result and respond based on the voice recognition result. Optionally, the foldable camera device can transmit the voice input to other electronic devices, such as terminal devices or servers, through a wireless communication module, so that other electronic devices can recognize the voice input and return a voice recognition result. Accordingly, the foldable camera device can respond based on the received voice recognition result, or the terminal device or server can return a response to the voice recognition result. In this case, the foldable camera device can output the response to the user, such as displaying corresponding content on the display screen, etc. In this way, the matrix microphone module 15 can cooperate with the speaker unit 13 to realize voice interaction. In some embodiments, there are multiple matrix microphone modules 15, distributed on the same side of the housing of the host 10, but the embodiments of this application are not limited to this.

[0097] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The foldable camera device in this embodiment of the application is further provided with a display screen 23 for displaying images captured by the camera 22, or outputting responses to user input, or outputting content sent by other electronic devices to the user, which is not limited here. In some embodiments, the display screen 23 may be disposed on the second surface 202 of the camera body 20 opposite to the first surface 201 (the example in the figure is the back of the camera body 20). In some embodiments, the display screen 23 may be a touch screen, but this is not limited here.

[0098] In some embodiments, the first surface 201 of the camera body 20 is further provided with at least one light strip module 24, which can be used to emit prompts, provide supplementary lighting, or function as an ambient light. For example, it can indicate the current battery level of the foldable camera device, indicate low battery status, provide call reminders, message reminders, task reminders, etc. Furthermore, the light strip module 24 can provide supplementary lighting in dark or low-light environments, thereby meeting the user's shooting needs in such conditions. Also, the light strip module 24 can be used as an ambient light to enhance the device's technological feel.

[0099] In some examples, the foldable camera device can automatically control the lighting or extinguishing of the LED strip module 24. For instance, if the foldable camera device determines that the brightness of the image captured by the camera 22 is below a certain threshold, it will control at least a portion of the LED strip module 24 to light up. In other examples, the user can issue LED strip control commands to control the lighting or extinguishing of the LED strip module 24, or further control the display brightness of the LED strip module 24. The user can issue LED strip control commands through the display screen 23, the first button 143, the second button 144, or other means, which are not limited here. Optionally, the surface of the LED strip module 24 is covered with a PCI film, which can effectively prevent physical damage or chemical corrosion from external factors, thereby improving the durability of the LED strip module 24.

[0100] The following will combine Figures 9 to 11 The electric shaft module 31 of the present application embodiment is described in detail.

[0101] In some embodiments, the electric shaft module 31 includes a fixing part 38, an electric drive assembly 32, a transmission assembly 33, and a second connecting part 34 and / or a first connecting part 35.

[0102] The fixing part 38 is disposed inside the housing 39 and is used to support and fix the electric shaft module 31. The electric drive assembly 32 and the transmission assembly 33 are both fixedly disposed on the fixing part 38.

[0103] The electric drive assembly 32 is connected to the transmission assembly 33 to provide power output to the transmission assembly 33. The transmission assembly 33 is also connected to at least one of the first connecting portion 35 and the second connecting portion 34 to transmit power to at least one of the first connecting portion 35 and the second connecting portion 34. The second connecting portion 34 is also connected to the camera body 20, and movement of the second connecting portion 34 causes the camera body 20 to rotate. The first connecting portion 35 is also connected to the main unit 10, and movement of the first connecting portion 35 causes the main unit 10 to rotate.

[0104] In some embodiments, the electric drive assembly 32 includes a motor 321, a gearbox 322, and a first fixing member 323. Optionally, the gearbox 322 includes multiple planetary gear sets for increasing torque, and the first fixing member 323 is used to fix the electric drive assembly 32 to the fixing part 38.

[0105] In some embodiments, the transmission assembly 33 includes a first gear set 331, a second gear set 332, a drive shaft 333, and a second fixing member 334. The first gear set 331 is connected to at least one of the first connecting portion 35 and the second connecting portion 34, and is also connected to the electric drive assembly 32 and one end of the drive shaft 333. The second gear set 332 is connected to at least one of the first connecting portion 35 and the second connecting portion 34, and is also connected to the other end of the drive shaft 333. The second fixing member 334 is fixed to the housing 39 by bolts.

[0106] In this way, the first gear set 331 is used to transmit the power output by the electric drive component 32 to the second gear set 332 through the transmission shaft 333, so that the first connecting part 35 and / or the second connecting part 34 connected to the first gear set 331 and the second gear set 332 move, thereby driving the camera body 20 connected to the second connecting part 34 and / or the host 10 connected to the first connecting part 35 to rotate.

[0107] The first gear set 331 includes at least one gear. For example... Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the first gear set 331 includes a driving gear 3311 and a driven gear 3312 meshing with each other. The driving gear 3311 is connected to the second connecting portion 34 and the electric drive assembly 32, and the driven gear 3312 is connected to the first connecting portion 35 and the drive shaft 333. In other embodiments, the first gear set 331 includes two or more driven gears 3312 meshing with the driving gear 3311. In this case, the driving gear 3311 is connected to the electric drive assembly 32, and the two or more driven gears 3312 are connected to the drive shaft 333, the second connecting portion 34, and the first connecting portion 35.

[0108] The second gear set 332 includes at least one gear. For example... Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the second gear set 332 includes a first transmission gear 3321 and a second transmission gear 3322 that mesh with each other. The first transmission gear 3321 is connected to the first connecting part 35 and the transmission shaft 333, respectively, and the second transmission gear 3322 is connected to the second connecting part 34.

[0109] In this way, the electric drive assembly 32 drives the driving gear 3311 of the first gear set 331 to rotate, and the rotation of the driving gear 3311 drives the driven gear 3312 meshing with it to rotate. The rotation of the driven gear 3312 drives the transmission shaft 333 to rotate, and the transmission shaft 333 transmits the torsional force of the driven gear 3312 to the first transmission gear 3321, which in turn drives the first transmission gear 3321 connected to the other end of the transmission shaft 333 to rotate. The rotation of the first transmission gear 3321 drives the second transmission gear 3322 meshing with it to rotate. In this way, the first gear set 331 and the second gear set 332 rotate synchronously, thereby driving the first connecting part 35 and the second connecting part 34 connected to the first gear set 331 and the second gear set 332 to move.

[0110] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first connecting portion 35 is housed in a first receiving cavity 11 formed by the housing of the host 10. Similarly, at least a portion of the second connecting portion 34 is housed in a second receiving cavity 21 formed by the housing of the camera body 20, so as to reduce the space occupied by the device. This is not limited here.

[0111] The second connecting part 34 and the first connecting part 35 may have the same or different structures. Optionally, at least one of the first connecting part 35 and the second connecting part 34 includes a bracket and a torsion member movably connected to the bracket. One end of the torsion member is connected to the transmission assembly 33, and the other end is connected to the bracket. In one example, a groove may be provided on the bracket, allowing the torsion member to slide within the groove. In another example, the torsion member may drive the bracket to rotate, or the torsion member may slide relative to the bracket and drive the bracket to rotate, etc., without limitation. The bracket is also connected to the camera body 20 or the main unit 10. Thus, driven by the transmission assembly 33, the torsion member moves, and the movement of the torsion member can drive the bracket to rotate, thereby driving the camera body 20 or the main unit 10 connected to the bracket to rotate.

[0112] like Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, at least one of the first connecting portion 35 and the second connecting portion 34 includes a bracket 341, a torsion member 342, and a connecting rod 343.

[0113] The torsion member 342 is connected to the transmission assembly 33 and can rotate under the drive of the transmission assembly 33, thereby driving the bracket 341 to rotate. For example, the torsion member 342 is connected to at least one of the first gear set 331 and the second gear set 332, and rotates under the drive of at least one of the first gear set 331 and the second gear set 332. Figure 10 In the example shown, the torsion member 342 includes a pair of slide rods and a connecting rod. The pair of slide rods are respectively disposed on both sides of the transmission shaft 333 and are perpendicular to the transmission shaft 333. The pair of slide rods can be connected by the connecting rod.

[0114] As an example, one of a pair of slide rods can be fixedly connected to the driving gear 3311 and can rotate with the rotation of the driving gear 3311, while the other is fixedly connected to the second transmission gear 3322 and can rotate with the rotation of the second transmission gear 3322. As another example, one of a pair of slide rods can be fixedly connected to the driven gear 3312 and can rotate with the rotation of the driven gear 3312, while the other is fixedly connected to the first transmission gear 3321 and can rotate with the rotation of the first transmission gear 3321.

[0115] The bracket 341 is fixedly connected to the host 10 or the camera body 20, and movably connected to the torsion member 342. The bracket 341 can rotate with the rotation of the torsion member 342, further driving the host 10 or the camera body 20 to rotate. Figure 10 In the example shown, the bracket 341 is sleeved on the torsion member 342. Specifically, the bracket 341 is provided with at least one guide groove 3411 that cooperates with the torsion member 342, and the torsion member 342 abuts against the at least one guide groove 3411 and can move along the guide groove 3411.

[0116] The bracket 341 can be fixedly connected to the main unit 10 or the camera body 20 in various ways. Figure 10 In the example shown, at least one positioning element 3412 on the bracket 341 positions the bracket 341 by cooperating with at least one adapter on the host 10 or the camera body 20. The positioning element 3412 and the adapter can be implemented as a screw hole and screw, a positioning hole and a positioning hole, etc., and are not limited here.

[0117] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the bracket 341 is movably connected to at least one connecting rod 343, one end of which is connected to the fixing part 38, and the other end is connected to the bracket 341. The connecting rod 343 can be used to limit the bracket 341 during its movement.

[0118] In some embodiments, the electric shaft module 31 further includes a support member 36 located between the first connecting portion 35 and the second connecting portion 34, for filling the gap between the first connecting portion 35 and the second connecting portion 34 to improve the stability and reliability of the connector 30.

[0119] In some embodiments, an angle detection module 301 is disposed on the connector 30 for detecting the angle of the camera body 20 and / or the host 10 relative to the connector 30. As an example, the angle detection module 301 is a Hall sensor, and at least one of the host 10 and the camera body 20 also includes a magnetic element. The angle detection module 301 identifies the angle and position of rotation of at least one of the host 10 and the camera body 20 by detecting changes in magnetic field strength. In other embodiments, the angle detection module 301 may be disposed on the host 10 for detecting the angle of the camera body 20 relative to the host 10.

[0120] In the optional embodiment described above, the first connecting portion 35 and the second connecting portion 34 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the transmission assembly 33. The electric drive assembly 32 in the connector 30 is used to drive the host 10 and the camera body 20 to rotate synchronously in opposite directions through the first connecting portion 35 and the second connecting portion 34, respectively. Specifically, the electric drive assembly 32 drives the first gear set 331 to rotate. The rotation of the first gear set 331 drives the torsion member 342 in the first connecting portion 35 and the second connecting portion 34 to rotate synchronously, and further drives the bracket 341 connected to the torsion member 342 to rotate synchronously, thereby realizing the synchronous relative rotation of the camera body 20 and the host 10. Those skilled in the art will understand that the electric rotating shaft module 31 can also be implemented by other structures, which are not limited here.

[0121] In this embodiment, the connector 30 of the foldable camera device is equipped with an electric drive component 32 and enables bidirectional rotation between the second connector 34 and the first connector 35. The overall structure is compact and small, saving internal layout space and improving transmission efficiency, thereby increasing the speed at which the foldable camera device switches between different modes.

[0122] In some embodiments, the foldable camera device further includes at least one of a microprocessor, a memory, and a gyroscope. The memory can be used to store various types of data to support the operation of the foldable camera device, such as caching image data captured by camera 22. The microprocessor can be used to perform various operations of the foldable camera device, such as recognizing user input commands and rotation angles. The gyroscope provides good image stabilization, ensuring that the video footage captured by the foldable camera device is stable and clear in various usage scenarios.

[0123] In some embodiments, the gyroscope is a six-axis gyroscope, which is mounted on the main board inside the camera body 20. When the foldable camera device is in motion or when the camera body 20 rotates relative to the host 10, the gyroscope enables the camera 22 to achieve image stabilization.

[0124] The foldable camera device of this application embodiment provides multiple image stabilization levels for users to choose from. Users can manually switch image stabilization options during shooting according to different usage scenarios and needs. In one example, information related to multiple image stabilization options is output to the user through the display screen 23, speaker unit 13, or other output components for the user to select and switch. The foldable camera device may output information related to multiple image stabilization options when it determines that the quality of the currently captured image does not meet expectations or when it determines that the shooting environment or scene has changed, or it may output information related to multiple image stabilization options upon receiving a viewing command from the user, etc., etc., without limitation.

[0125] In some embodiments, the foldable camera device can also determine at least one of the user's motion state and the usage scenario, and automatically adjust the image stabilization parameters based on at least one of the motion state and the usage scenario to achieve the best shooting effect. For example, it can automatically increase the image stabilization intensity in scenarios where the user is moving more vigorously, and automatically decrease the image stabilization intensity in scenarios where the user is stationary or moving more gently; this is not limited to these scenarios.

[0126] In some embodiments, foldable camera devices can embed gyroscope data into the captured video file by default, or can convert gyroscope data into CSV or JSON format files to support users in performing offline image stabilization on the video after shooting.

[0127] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes at least one sensor, such as one or more physiological parameter sensors, environmental sensors, motion sensors, etc.

[0128] In other embodiments, to reduce device hardware costs and achieve miniaturization of the electronic device, the electronic device may not have internal sensors, but instead acquire sensor data by connecting to an external multifunctional device. Accordingly, this application also provides a multifunctional device including at least one sensor, to which the electronic device can connect and acquire sensor data. The at least one sensor included in the multifunctional device may include at least one of a physiological parameter sensor, a motion sensor, and an environmental sensor.

[0129] In some embodiments, the multifunctional device may include multiple environmental sensors, such as at least one of a gas sensor (e.g., a carbon dioxide sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor, a harmful gas sensor, etc.), an ultraviolet (UV) sensor, a PM2.5 sensor, an infrared sensor, an ambient temperature sensor, an ambient humidity sensor, an ambient brightness sensor, a positioning sensor, and a barometric pressure sensor.

[0130] In some embodiments, the multifunctional device may include a housing and a circuit board disposed within the housing, with multiple environmental sensors disposed on the circuit board. In some embodiments, at least one venting groove may be provided on the housing of the multifunctional device to enable sensor data acquisition by the environmental sensors.

[0131] In some embodiments, the multifunctional device may further include a battery unit and a charging unit, or further include a microcontroller unit and a memory. In some embodiments, the multifunctional device may contain as few electronic components as possible to facilitate its miniaturization design. For example, the multifunctional device may omit human-computer interaction components such as a display screen and a speaker, but this is not a limitation.

[0132] In some embodiments, multiple environmental sensors may be disposed on the same circuit board, such as on the same side or different sides of the same circuit board. Multiple environmental sensors and other electronic components, such as battery cells, may be disposed on the same or different circuit boards. As an example, multiple environmental sensors and at least one other electronic component may be disposed on the same circuit board, wherein the multiple environmental sensors are disposed on a first surface of the circuit board, and at least one other electronic component is disposed on a second surface of the circuit board opposite to the first surface, in order to minimize device space and achieve miniaturized design of a multifunctional device.

[0133] In some embodiments, the multi-functional device may include a connecting portion, through which it can be detachably connected to the main unit 10. As an example, the connecting portion may include a first magnetic element and / or a positioning element, and correspondingly, a second magnetic element and / or a positioning adapter is provided on the bottom of the main unit. Thus, the multi-functional device and the main unit 10 can be magnetically connected via the first and second magnetic elements. Alternatively, the multi-functional device can be detachably connected to the main unit 10 via a positioning element and a positioning adapter, wherein the positioning element can be implemented as, for example, a snap-fit, and the positioning adapter can be implemented as, for example, a slot, etc., without limitation.

[0134] In some embodiments, the multifunctional device may be provided with a charging interface for connecting to an external power source.

[0135] In some embodiments, the connection portion may further include at least one first charging terminal for connecting to at least one second charging terminal at the bottom of the host 10 and for providing power to the host 10 or receiving power from the host 10.

[0136] In some embodiments, when the multifunction device is connected to the host 10 and an external power source respectively, power supplied by the external power source can be transmitted to the host 10.

[0137] In some embodiments, when the multifunctional device is not connected to an external power source, it can transmit power from its battery cell to the host 10, or it can receive power transmitted from the host 10.

[0138] In some embodiments, the connection portion may further include at least one first data transmission terminal, such as a serial port terminal, for interacting with an electronic device and / or transmitting data with the electronic device when connected to a second data transmission terminal at the bottom of the host 10.

[0139] In some embodiments, the multi-functional device is provided with at least one first USB terminal for data transfer with electronic devices when connected to a second USB terminal on the bottom of the host. In some embodiments, the multi-functional device can also be connected to other electronic devices (such as computers) via the first USB terminal to achieve data transfer with other electronic devices. The first USB terminal and the charging terminal may be located on the same side or different sides of the multi-functional device, or they may share the same terminal.

[0140] In some embodiments, the multifunctional device does not have a wireless communication module. In this case, when the multifunctional device is physically connected to the host 10, it can transmit sensor data detected by at least one sensor to an electronic device. The microprocessor of the electronic device can process the received sensor data to obtain a detection result. Alternatively, the electronic device can transmit the received sensor data directly or after processing to other electronic devices, where the sensor data is processed and a detection result is obtained, or the detection result is presented to the user by other electronic devices. In other embodiments, the multifunctional device can process the sensor data to obtain a detection result, and then transmit the detection result to an electronic device, which provides the detection result to the user or performs an alarm or reminder. Alternatively, the electronic device can further transmit the data to other electronic devices for alarm or reminder processing.

[0141] In some embodiments, the shooting parameters of camera 22 and / or the angle of camera body 20 can be adjusted based on environmental data collected by environmental sensors. For example, when the UV sensor detects strong ultraviolet radiation, the control module can control camera 22 to activate the UV protection filter or adjust the image color to avoid overexposure or damage to the device, etc.

[0142] In some embodiments, the user's current scene can be determined based on environmental data collected by environmental sensors, and the target object to be captured by the camera can be determined based on that scene. For example, if the user is currently dining in a restaurant based on the environmental data collected by the environmental sensors, then the target object to be captured by the camera is determined to be food, and the angle of the camera body 20 and / or the camera 22 is controlled so that the image captured by the camera 22 includes food.

[0143] In some embodiments, the state of other electronic components and / or the electronic device can be controlled based on environmental data collected by an environmental sensor. For example, when the ambient brightness data collected by an ambient brightness sensor determines that the current ambient brightness is low, such as below a certain threshold, at least a portion of at least one light strip module 24 can be activated, or the brightness of the activated light strip module 24 can be further controlled, or the flash of the camera 22 can be turned on. As another example, when the ambient brightness data collected by the ambient brightness sensor indicates that the current ambient brightness does not meet preset or current shooting conditions, and / or the PM2.5 data collected by the PM2.5 sensor indicates that the current PM2.5 concentration in the air does not meet preset or current shooting conditions, the electronic device can be controlled to switch from an unfolded state to a folded state.

[0144] In other embodiments, environmental data collected by environmental sensors can be used as image capture annotation data synchronously captured by camera 22 to form a video log. Users can view the video log to understand the environmental information during shooting. In other embodiments, environmental data collected by environmental sensors and image data synchronously captured by camera 22 can be sent to a terminal device or server so that the terminal device or server can process the image data based on the environmental data.

[0145] In some embodiments, user health monitoring can be performed, at least in part, based on environmental data collected by environmental sensors, and / or alerts can be issued to the user when an abnormal environment is detected or specific alert conditions are met. For example, the user may be alerted when the ambient temperature is detected to be too high or too low; or when the ambient humidity is detected to be too high or too low, the user may be alerted to turn on a humidifier or dehumidifier; or when a high concentration of harmful gases is detected (e.g., exceeding a specific threshold), the user may be alerted to evacuate, turn on an air purifier, or close windows to protect their health. For example, when a high PM2.5 concentration is detected or reaches a specific air pollution standard, the user may be alerted to wear a mask, etc. For example, when an infrared sensor detects that the local ambient temperature is too high or a hot object is rapidly approaching the user (e.g., the temperature exceeds a specific threshold and / or the speed at which the object approaches the user exceeds a specific threshold), the user may be alerted to immediately move away to avoid being burned.

[0146] In some embodiments, the method of alerting the user can also be determined at least in part based on environmental data collected by environmental sensors. For example, if the environmental data collected by the environmental sensors determines that the user is currently in a noisy environment with high noise levels, a prompt message can be output through the display screen. As another example, if the environmental data collected by the environmental sensors determines that the user is currently in an environment with high ultraviolet radiation concentration, a prompt message can be output through voice. Yet another example, if the environmental data collected by the environmental sensors and image data captured by a camera determine that the user may be in danger, a reminder message can be sent to a preset device or preset number, and so on.

[0147] In some embodiments, sleep quality analysis and / or sleep recommendations can be performed, at least in part, based on environmental data collected by environmental sensors. For example, sleep environment parameters (such as sleep light, carbon dioxide concentration, temperature, humidity, noise, etc.) can be detected by environmental sensors, and combined with sleep monitoring data obtained from motion sensors and / or physiological parameter sensors, to perform sleep quality analysis, obtain the user's sleep quality, or further obtain environmental parameters that affect the user's sleep quality, and provide the user with targeted sleep recommendations.

[0148] In other embodiments, the multifunctional device or electronic device may also include one or more motion sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, geomagnetic sensors, etc., for collecting motion data of the multifunctional device or electronic device.

[0149] In some embodiments, the electronic device can interact with other electronic devices (such as wrist-worn devices, ring devices, earphone devices, head-mounted devices, etc.). For example, the electronic device can acquire one or more health data, such as motion data, sleep data, and physiological parameter measurement data, from other electronic devices via a wireless communication module, or acquire environmental data from a physically connected multifunctional device, and combine it with at least one of the health data, environmental data, and image data to obtain the user's personal health data. Optionally, the electronic device can also present the obtained personal health data to the user, for example, by displaying it on the display screen 23, or by providing the user with health advice or health reminders. In other embodiments, the electronic device can also send the image data captured by the camera 22 and / or the environmental data captured by the environmental sensor to other electronic devices for analysis and processing.

[0150] Please refer to the following at the same time Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7In some embodiments, the foldable camera device further includes a charging dock 40 for providing charging functionality for at least one of the main unit 10 and the camera body 20. The charging dock 40 and the camera body 20 are located on opposite sides of the main unit 10 and can be detachably connected to the main unit 10. As an example, the charging dock 40 can be magnetically attached to the main unit 10, but this is not a limitation.

[0151] The charging dock 40 can be charged via wired or wireless means. In some embodiments, the bottom of the main unit 10 is provided with at least two charging holes 16, and one end of the charging dock 40 is provided with at least two charging pins 41 corresponding to the at least two charging holes 16. The charging holes 16 and the charging pins 41 cooperate to realize power transmission.

[0152] In some embodiments, a charging port 42 may be provided on one side of the charging dock 40 for connecting to an external power source. Thus, when the charging dock 40 is connected to both the host 10 and an external power source, power supplied by the external power source can be transmitted to the host 10. In some embodiments, the charging dock 40 may include a power module or a battery storage module, which can transmit power to the host 10 when the charging dock 40 is not connected to an external power source; this is not a limitation.

[0153] In this way, by setting the charging circuit in the charging base 40 and making the charging base 40 detachably connected to the main unit, it is possible to reduce the weight and size of the main unit 10 and the camera body 20 while providing charging convenience.

[0154] Please refer to Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the foldable camera device may further include a fixing member 50, which is detachably connected to the main unit 10. The fixing member 50 may be detachably connected to the main unit 10 via magnetic attraction, clamping, snap-fit, or other means, which are not limited here. As an example, the fixing member 50 may be detachably disposed on the back of the main unit 10, facilitating the user to fix the foldable camera device, for example, to the chest, mobile phone, helmet, bicycle, handheld stick, or other items, to better adapt to different application scenarios. In some embodiments, the fixing member 50 includes a clamping plate with at least one through hole 51 for engaging with a strap, so as to fix the foldable camera device to the human body via the strap.

[0155] In some embodiments, the length of the foldable camera device in its unfolded state is 80mm-120mm (along...). Figure 1 (as shown in the vertical direction), width is 30mm-60mm (along...) Figure 1 The thickness of the camera body 20 is 8mm-12mm (as shown in the left-right direction). Figure 1(As shown in the front-back direction), the thickness of the upper part of the main unit 10 is 8mm-12mm, and the thickness of the lower part is 16mm-24mm. It is small, lightweight, and easy to carry.

[0156] The thickness of the connector 30 is less than the thickness of the camera body 20. In some embodiments, the thickness of the camera body 20 is approximately 10 mm, and the thickness of the connector 30 is less than 8 mm, but this is not a limitation.

[0157] The foldable camera device of this application embodiment connects the host 10 and the camera body 20 through the connector 30, so that the camera body 20 rotates relative to the host 10 under the drive of the electric rotating shaft module 31, so that the camera 22 is exposed or blocked, and the shooting angle can be adjusted during use, which not only avoids frequent manual adjustment by the user and improves the convenience of use, but also makes the shooting content more flexible and comprehensive.

[0158] At the same time, the connector 30 can simultaneously drive the camera body 20 and the host 10 to rotate relative to each other, realizing bidirectional rotation and improving rotation efficiency.

[0159] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A foldable camera device based on an electrically driven hinge, characterized in that, The device includes a host, a camera body, and a connector. The host and the camera body are connected by the connector. The camera body includes a first surface and at least one camera disposed on the first surface. The connector includes an electric rotating shaft module for rotating at least one of the camera body and the host, thereby exposing or shielding the first surface.

2. The foldable camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electric rotating shaft module is used to drive the camera body and the host to rotate synchronously in opposite directions.

3. The foldable camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foldable camera device has an unfolded state, a folded state, and an intermediate state; In the unfolded state, the angle between the camera body and the host is 180°; In the folded state, the angle between the camera body and the host is 0°, and the first surface is in contact with the host. In the intermediate state, the angle between the camera body and the host is greater than 0° and less than 180°.

4. The foldable camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera body also includes a second surface opposite to the first surface and a display screen disposed on the second surface.

5. The foldable camera device according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a folding control component, which is disposed on the side of the housing of the main unit. The folding control component is used to receive folding control commands from the user, which are used to control the foldable camera device to switch to a folded state.

6. The foldable camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector includes a second connecting part and a first connecting part. The second connecting part is housed in a second receiving cavity formed by the housing of the camera body, and the first connecting part is housed in a first receiving cavity formed by the housing of the host.

7. The foldable camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The electric rotating shaft module includes: Electric drive components; The transmission assembly is connected to the electric drive assembly; The second connecting part is connected to the transmission assembly and the camera body respectively; The first connecting part is connected to the transmission assembly and the host respectively.

8. The foldable camera device according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion includes: a bracket and a torsion member, wherein, The torsion member is connected to the transmission assembly; One end of the bracket is movably connected to the torsion member, and the other end of the bracket is connected to the camera body or the host.

9. The foldable camera device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes: a first gear set, a second gear set, and a transmission shaft, wherein, The first end of the first gear set is connected to the electric drive assembly, the second end of the first gear set is connected to at least one of the second connecting part and the first connecting part, and the third end of the first gear set is connected to the first end of the drive shaft. The first end of the second gear set is connected to at least one of the second connecting part and the first connecting part, and the second end of the second gear set is connected to the second end of the drive shaft.

10. The foldable camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes at least one of an angle detection module and a control module, wherein the angle detection module is used to detect the angle of the camera body or the host relative to the connector, and the control module is used to control the rotation angle of at least one of the camera body and the host.

11. The foldable camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector includes an arc-shaped housing that, when the foldable camera device is in a folded state, is located between the main unit and the camera body and protrudes from the top of the main unit.

12. The foldable camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing of the host includes a first region and a second region, the second region being thicker than the first region, and the first region being located close to the connector.

13. The foldable camera device according to claim 12, characterized in that, When the foldable camera device is in a folded state, the first region overlaps at least partially with the camera body, and the total thickness of the overlap is the same as or similar to the thickness of the second region.

14. The foldable camera device according to claim 12, characterized in that, It also includes a speaker unit housed in the second region, the speaker unit including a speaker housing and a sound-generating component disposed within the speaker housing, the speaker housing having at least one sound-generating hole.

15. The foldable camera device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The surface area of ​​the at least one speaker hole is greater than 25 square millimeters, and / or, the first surface of the second region near the at least one speaker hole is provided with an array of sound outlet holes.

16. The foldable camera device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second surface of the second region is provided with a button panel, which includes a first sub-region and a second sub-region. The first sub-region forms a first button, and the second sub-region forms a second button.

17. The foldable camera device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The second region also includes a fixed axis located between the first sub-region and the second sub-region, and the keypad is rotatable about the fixed axis, such that when one of the first button and the second button is pressed, the other button is raised.

18. The foldable camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a charging port located at the bottom of the main unit; or It also includes at least one of the following: microprocessor, memory, gyroscope, matrix microphone module and wireless communication module.

19. The foldable camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fastener, which is detachably mounted on the main unit and has a through hole for engaging with a hanging rope.

20. The foldable camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first surface of the camera body is also provided with at least one light strip module.

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