Camera device and automobile data recorder

Abstract

The camera device comprises a shell, a driver and a lens assembly, the shell comprises an upper shell and a lower shell, the lower shell is movably connected to the upper shell, and the interiors of the upper shell and the lower shell jointly define a containing cavity; the driver is contained in the containing cavity and connected to the upper shell and the lower shell. The lens assembly comprises a first lens and a second lens, and the first lens and the second lens are connected to the lower shell; wherein the driver drives the lower shell to rotate relative to the upper shell, so that the first lens and the second lens rotate. The camera device provided by the utility model can reduce the visual angle blind area of the camera and improve the shooting definition of an object. The automobile data recorder with the camera device also has the same advantages.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of video recording, and in particular to a video recording device and a vehicle recorder. Background Technology

[0002] Existing camera devices (such as dashcams and webcams) have a fixed viewing angle during recording, resulting in blind spots. Related technologies address this by increasing the camera's shooting angle to expand the captured scene. While increasing the shooting angle reduces the blind spot, it also reduces the camera's focal length, leading to a shallow depth of field that cannot capture fast-moving objects. Furthermore, an excessively large shooting angle can also result in unclear images of distant objects. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a camera device that can reduce the camera's blind spot and improve the clarity of object capture.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a vehicle recorder with the above-mentioned camera device.

[0005] A camera device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a housing, a driver, and a lens assembly.

[0006] The housing includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the lower shell being movably connected to the upper shell, and the interiors of the upper shell and the lower shell together defining a receiving cavity; a driver is housed in the receiving cavity and connected to the upper shell and the lower shell; the lens assembly includes a first lens and a second lens, the first lens and the second lens being connected to the lower shell; wherein the driver drives the lower shell to rotate relative to the upper shell, thereby rotating the first lens and the second lens.

[0007] The camera device according to the embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: by taking pictures of objects with the first lens and the second lens respectively, the shooting range of the camera is expanded, the blind spot of the camera is reduced, and the shooting quality and clarity of the camera are improved. At the same time, when the first lens and the second lens are taking pictures, the lower shell is driven to rotate by the driver, so that the first lens and the second lens can rotate with the movement of the object, thereby reducing the blind spot of the camera and ensuring that the object being photographed is always within the field of view of the lens, and the captured image of the object is not lost.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the camera device further includes a rotating structure, which includes a rotating part and a fixed part. The rotating part and the fixed part are housed in the receiving cavity. The fixed part is connected to the upper shell. The rotating part is electrically connected to the driver and connected to the end of the fixed part away from the upper shell. The rotating part can rotate relative to the fixed part.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the camera device further includes a rotating component, which is connected to the upper shell and the lower shell, and the lower shell is movably connected to the upper shell through the rotating component.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating member includes a first part and a second part connected to each other. The first part is rotatable relative to the second part. The second part has a through hole defined inside. The camera device also includes a rotating structure, which includes a rotating part and a fixed part. The rotating part is connected to the lower shell, wherein: the fixed part is connected to the second part and passes through the through hole, and the lower shell is connected to the first part; or, the fixed part is connected to the first part, the rotating part passes through the through hole, and the lower shell is connected to the second part.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driver includes a rotating shaft and a main body, wherein the rotating shaft is connected to the upper shell, the main body is connected to the lower shell, and the main body rotates relative to the rotating shaft to drive the lower shell to rotate relative to the upper shell.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driver includes a first connecting portion connected to the main body and disposed around the outer wall of the main body, and the housing includes a second connecting portion connected to the lower housing and disposed around the inner wall of the lower housing, and the first connecting portion is connected to the second connecting portion.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first lens and the second lens are separated, the focal length of the first lens is greater than the focal length of the second lens, and the first lens and the second lens can be switched for shooting.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the camera device further includes a motherboard, which is disposed in the receiving cavity and electrically connected to the driver, the first lens, and the second lens. The motherboard controls the first lens or the second lens to take pictures by means of an interval distance, wherein the interval distance is the distance between the camera device and the target object, and the motherboard drives the first lens or the second lens to rotate by means of the driver.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the camera device further includes a detection device, which is in communication with the motherboard. The detection device is adapted to acquire the distance signal formed by the interval distance, and the motherboard is used to control the first lens or the second lens to capture the target object with the smallest interval distance according to the distance signal.

[0016] A dashcam according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a display screen and a camera device described in any of the above embodiments. The camera device includes a motherboard communicating with the display screen to transmit images captured by the first lens and the second lens to the display screen.

[0017] The dashcam according to this utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects: it achieves object tracking and recording through the camera device, and ensures that the target object remains within the lens's field of view through the rotation of the camera device, preventing loss of object capture. Simultaneously, the dashcam transmits the images captured by the first and second lenses to the display screen via the motherboard for user viewing, ensuring safety near the vehicle.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 As an embodiment of this utility model Figure 1 A sectional view at point AA;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the lower shell and the driver in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the camera device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] Camera device 100; housing 110; upper housing 111; lower housing 112; second connecting part 1121; receiving cavity 113; driver 120; rotating shaft 121; main body part 122; first connecting part 123; lens assembly 130; first lens 131; second lens 132; rotating structure 140; rotating part 141; fixed part 142; rotating component 150; first part 151; second part 152; through hole 1521; main board 160; lens control module 161; motor drive module 162; image acquisition module 163; image processing module 164; detection device 170. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0033] The camera device of the first aspect of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the camera device of the first aspect of this utility model can be used as a surveillance camera, a conference camera, or a dashcam, etc. For ease of understanding and description, the first aspect of this utility model will be described using a dashcam as an example.

[0034] This utility model embodiment provides a camera device 100 for taking pictures, see reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the imaging device 100 includes a housing 110, a driver 120, and a lens assembly 130. The housing 110 includes an upper shell 111 and a lower shell 112, with the lower shell 112 movably connected to the upper shell 111 and rotatable relative to the upper shell 111 about the axis of the housing 110. The interiors of the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112 are hollow structures, together defining a receiving cavity 113 for accommodating other structural components of the imaging device 100. The driver 120 is housed in the receiving cavity 113 and connected to both the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112. The driver 120 drives the lower shell 112 to rotate relative to the upper shell 111. The lens assembly 130 includes a first lens 131 and a second lens 132, which are used to capture images of objects, and are connected to the lower shell 112. In this embodiment, the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 are used to capture objects at different distances. The first lens 131 is used to capture distant objects, and the second lens 132 is used to capture close-up objects, thereby improving the image clarity of the camera device 100 for both distant and close-up objects. In other embodiments, the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 may also jointly capture distant objects or jointly capture close-up objects.

[0035] Specifically, when the camera device 100 is performing filming, it activates the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 to record. During filming, if a person or object approaches the camera device 100, the camera device 100 will track and film the object using the first lens 131 and the second lens 132. If the object is moving continuously during filming, since the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 are connected to the lower housing 112, the driver 120 will drive the lower housing 112 to rotate relative to the upper housing 111, thereby causing the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 to rotate to continuously film the object.

[0036] The camera device 100 of this embodiment captures images of objects using a first lens 131 and a second lens 132, thereby expanding the camera's shooting range and reducing its blind spots. The first lens 131 and the second lens 132 are used to capture objects at different distances, and they work together to improve the clarity of the images captured by the camera device 100. Simultaneously, the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 track and capture objects approaching the camera device 100, rotating as the objects move, thus reducing the camera's blind spots and ensuring that the captured objects remain within the lens's field of view, preventing the loss of image capture and improving image quality.

[0037] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 As shown, the camera device 100 also includes a rotating structure 140 for controlling the rotation of the driver 120. The rotating structure 140 includes a rotating part 141 and a fixed part 142, wherein the rotating part 141 and the fixed part 142 are housed in a receiving cavity 113, and the rotating part 141 can rotate relative to the fixed part 142. The fixed part 142 is connected to the upper shell 111, the rotating part 141 is disposed on the lower shell 112, and the rotating part 141 is electrically connected to the driver 120, so that the rotating structure 140 can control the rotation of the driver 120.

[0038] Specifically, the fixed part 142 is fixedly connected to the upper shell 111, and the rotating part 141 is connected to the end of the fixed part 142 opposite to the upper shell 111, and the rotating part 141 is disposed inside the lower shell 112. The rotating part 141 is electrically connected to the driver 120 via wires to control the speed and direction of rotation of the driver 120. When the driver 120 starts to rotate, causing the lower shell 112 to rotate relative to the upper shell 111, since the rotating part 141 and the fixed part 142 are rotatably connected, and the rotating part 141 is connected to the lower shell 112, the rotating part 141 will also rotate relative to the fixed part 142. In this embodiment, the rotating part 141 is disposed in the partial receiving cavity 113 defined by the lower shell 112, which can prevent the wires connecting the rotating part 141 and the driver 120 from getting tangled when the rotating part 141 rotates. This ensures power supply and communication between the rotating structure 140 and the driver 120 when the camera device 100 is performing rotating shooting operations, thereby improving the shooting efficiency of the camera device 100.

[0039] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the camera device 100 also includes a rotating member 150, which is connected to the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112. The lower shell 112 is movably connected to the upper shell 111 via the rotating member 150. Specifically, in one example (not shown in the figure), the rotating member 150 has a spherical structure. A groove is provided on the side of the upper shell 111 facing the lower shell 112, and the shape of the groove is adapted to the rotating member 150. The rotating member 150 is movably disposed in the groove of the upper shell 111. Similarly, a groove is also provided on the side of the lower shell 112 facing the upper shell 111, and the rotating member 150 is connected and fixed in the groove of the lower shell 112. When the driver 120 drives the lower shell 112 to rotate relative to the upper shell 111, the lower shell 112 will also drive the rotating component 150 to rotate in the groove of the upper shell 111, thereby improving the rotation efficiency of the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112, facilitating the rotation of the first lens 131 and the second lens 132, and improving the camera device 100's tracking and capturing of the target object.

[0040] Furthermore, in another embodiment, see [reference] Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the rotating member 150 includes a first part 151 and a second part 152 connected to each other, wherein the first part 151 can rotate relative to the second part 152. In this embodiment, see [reference needed]. Figure 3 As shown, the first part 151 is disposed around the outer periphery of the second part 152, that is, the second part 152 is disposed inside the first part 151, and the first part 151 and the second part 152 are rotatably connected. In another embodiment, see [reference needed]. Figure 4 As shown, the first part 151 and the second part 152 are arranged in the vertical direction and are rotatably connected.

[0041] Specifically, the second part 152 has a through hole 1521 inside, which connects both sides of the second part 152. A rotating member 150 is connected to the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112, and is located between them. The camera device 100 includes a rotating structure 140, which includes a rotating part 141 and a fixed part 142. Since the fixed part 142 is connected to the upper shell 111 and the rotating part 141 is connected to the lower shell 112, in this embodiment, when the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112 are connected, the fixed part 142 is connected to the second part 152, and the fixed part 142 is fixed in the through hole 1521 of the second part 152. The lower shell 112 is connected to the first part 151. When the lower shell 112 rotates relative to the upper shell 111, the first part 151, driven by the lower shell 112, will also rotate relative to the second part 152, thereby improving the rotation efficiency of the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112. Furthermore, since the fixing part 142 is located in the through hole 1521 of the second part 152, the space occupied by the rotating part 150 connecting the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112 can be reduced, thus simplifying the assembly of the camera device 100 and reducing its overall size.

[0042] In another embodiment, when the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112 are connected, the fixing part 142 is connected to the first part 151, the rotating part 141 passes through the through hole 1521, and the lower shell 112 is connected to the second part 152. When the lower shell 112 rotates relative to the upper shell 111, since the first part 151 and the second part 152 are rotatably connected, the second part 152 will also rotate relative to the first part 151 under the drive of the lower shell 112, thereby improving the rotation efficiency of the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112.

[0043] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 As shown, the driver 120 includes a rotating shaft 121 and a main body 122, wherein the rotating shaft 121 and the main body 122 are housed in a receiving cavity 113. The rotating shaft 121 is connected to the upper shell 111, and the main body 122 is connected to the lower shell 112. The main body 122 can rotate relative to the rotating shaft 121 about the axis of the rotating shaft 121. Since the upper shell 111 and the rotating shaft 121 are fixedly connected, and the lower shell 112 and the main body 122 are fixedly connected, when the main body 122 rotates relative to the rotating shaft 121, the main body 122 will drive the lower shell 112 to rotate relative to the upper shell 111, thereby realizing the rotation of the first lens 131 and the second lens 132.

[0044] Specifically, in one example, the rotating shaft 121 is fixed to the inner wall of the upper shell 111, and the main body 122 is fixed to the inner wall of the lower shell 112. Since the upper shell 111 is fixed to a carrier (e.g., a vehicle body, a wall) when the camera device 100 is installed, it cannot move, and therefore the rotating shaft 121 cannot move either. When the driver 120 is activated, the fixed rotating shaft 121 causes the main body 122 to rotate relative to the rotating shaft 121, thereby causing the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 on the lower shell 112 to rotate. Because the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 are connected to the lower shell 112, the electronic components that drive and control the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 also need to be installed in the lower shell 112, making the volume of the lower shell 112 larger than that of the upper shell 111. In normal conditions, the volume of the main body 122 is larger than the volume of the rotating shaft 121. Therefore, by connecting the main body 122 to the lower shell 112 and the rotating shaft 121 to the upper shell 111, the accommodating space of the upper shell 111 can be reduced, thereby reducing the overall volume of the camera device 100 and facilitating the miniaturization of the camera device 100.

[0045] In another embodiment, the main body 122 is connected to the upper shell 111, and the rotating shaft 121 is connected to the lower shell 112. The rotating shaft 121 rotates relative to the main body 122 to drive the lower shell 112 to rotate relative to the upper shell 111, thereby also realizing the rotation of the first lens 131 and the second lens 132.

[0046] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the driver 120 includes a first connecting portion 123, which is connected to the main body 122 and is disposed around the outer wall of the main body 122. The housing 110 includes a second connecting portion 1121, which is connected to the lower housing 112 and is disposed around the inner wall of the lower housing 112. When the main body 122 is connected to the lower housing 112 to drive the lower housing 112 to rotate, the first connecting portion 123 is connected to the second connecting portion 1121, and the main body 122 is indirectly connected to the lower housing 112 through the first connecting portion 123 and the second connecting portion 1121.

[0047] Specifically, in one example, see Figure 5As shown, the first connecting part 123 is an outer gear, which surrounds the outer wall of the main body 122. The second connecting part 1121 is an inner gear, which surrounds the inner wall of the lower shell 112. When the main body 122 is connected to the lower shell 112, some of the outer gears mesh with some of the inner gears. The main body 122 drives the lower shell 112 to rotate relative to the upper shell 111 through the meshing of the gears, thereby realizing the rotation of the first lens 131 and the second lens 132, so that the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 have a larger shooting range and reduce the shooting blind spots of the camera device 100.

[0048] In another embodiment, the first connecting part 123 is a pulley, which is sleeved on the outer wall of the main body 122. The second connecting part 1121 is a belt strip, which is circumferentially disposed on the inner wall of the lower shell 112. When the main body 122 is connected to the lower shell 112, the pulley abuts against the belt strip, and there is friction between the pulley and the belt strip. When the main body 122 rotates, the pulley rotates relative to the belt strip, and the lower shell 112 also rotates with the main body 122 under the action of the friction between the pulley and the belt strip, thereby realizing the rotation of the first lens 131 and the second lens 132.

[0049] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 are separately arranged. The focal length of the first lens is greater than that of the second lens. The first lens 131 is a telephoto lens, with a smaller shooting angle, a longer focal length, and a deeper depth of field compared to the second lens 132, used for focusing on distant objects. The second lens 132 is a close-up lens, with a larger shooting angle, a shorter focal length, and a shallower depth of field compared to the first lens 131, used for focusing on close-up objects. Telephoto and close-up lenses are conventional lenses in the field of photography. The first lens 131 and the second lens 132 can be switched for shooting, meaning that the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 can be switched according to the shooting needs of the camera device 100 to record images of objects.

[0050] Specifically, taking a dashcam as an example, the dashcam is mounted on the vehicle body. When the camera device 100 is working, the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 will perform normal shooting and recording. When an object approaches the vehicle body, the object can be a human body, another vehicle, a pet, etc. The first lens 131 and the second lens 132 will shoot the object, and switch between the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 according to the needs of the camera device 100 (such as the distance between the object being shot and the camera device 100, or the speed at which the object is moving, etc.), thereby reducing the blind spot near the vehicle body and improving the shooting clarity of the camera device 100.

[0051] See Figure 2 As shown, the camera device 100 also includes a motherboard 160, which is disposed in the receiving cavity 113 to control the operation of the camera device 100. The motherboard 160 is electrically connected to the driver 120, the first lens 131, and the second lens 132. In this embodiment, the motherboard 160 switches between the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 to capture a target object based on an interval distance, where the interval distance is the distance between the target object and the camera device 100. In this embodiment, the camera device 100 has a central axis, and the interval distance is the distance between the central axis and the target object. In other embodiments, the interval distance can also be the horizontal distance between the target object and the first lens 131 or the second lens 132 on the camera device 100. In another embodiment, the interval distance can also be the closest distance between the target object and a component on the camera device 100, such as when the target object is on the left side of the camera device 100, and the left side of the camera device 100 is closest to the target object, then the interval distance is the distance between the left side of the camera device 100 and the target object. Furthermore, when the target object moves, the motherboard 160 controls the driver 120 to drive the first lens 131 or the second lens 132 to rotate accordingly, so as to achieve continuous shooting of the target object.

[0052] Specifically, the driver 120, the first lens 131, and the second lens 132 are controlled by the motherboard 160. When a target object (such as a human body, vehicle body, or animal) appears near the vehicle body equipped with the camera device 100, the motherboard 160 controls either the first lens 131 or the second lens 132 to take a picture. The choice between the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 depends on the distance between the target object and the camera device 100. If the distance is close to the vehicle body, the second lens 132 is used. If the distance is far, the first lens 131 is used. For the target object closest to the vehicle body, the motherboard 160 focuses and takes a picture using either the first lens 131 or the second lens 132. The first lens 131 or the second lens 132 will rotate accordingly as the target object moves, thereby ensuring that the target object with the smallest distance is always clearly within the shooting range, improving the shooting quality of the camera device 100, and ensuring safety near the vehicle body.

[0053] In this embodiment, the interval between switching between the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 is 5 meters. Since the first lens 131 is a telephoto lens and the second lens 132 is a close-focus lens, when the distance between the target object and the camera device 100 is no greater than 5 meters, the camera device 100 switches to the second lens 132 to capture the target. Taking a dashcam as an example, the optimal shooting effect is achieved at a lens focal length of 5 meters, where the image clarity is highest. Furthermore, a 5-meter interval also meets the requirements for recording evidence of traffic accidents. Distances that are too close or too far will lead to a decrease in image quality. When the distance between the target object and the camera device 100 is greater than 5 meters, the camera device 100 switches to the first lens 131 to capture the target, thereby solving the defect of unclear long-distance capture by the second lens 132 (close-focus lens) and addressing the problem of blurred target object features at different distances, thus improving the shooting clarity of the camera device 100.

[0054] In other embodiments, the specific value of the interval distance is not limited. The interval value can also be 3 meters or 10 meters, as long as the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 can clearly capture the target object.

[0055] In some embodiments, see Figure 2As shown, the camera device 100 also includes a detection device 170, which is electrically connected to and communicatively connected to the motherboard 160. The detection device 170 senses target objects near the camera device 100 and calculates the distance between each target object and the camera device 100. Simultaneously, the detection device 170 converts the distance data into a distance signal and transmits it to the motherboard 160. Upon receiving the distance signal, the motherboard 160 processes the signal (e.g., sorts the data signals) to control the rotation of the driver 120, causing either the first lens 131 or the second lens 132 to rotate and continuously capture images of the target object with the smallest distance.

[0056] Specifically, see Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the motherboard 160 also includes a lens control module 161, a motor drive module 162, an image acquisition module 163, and an image processing module 164. In one example, the tracking priority of the target objects captured by the camera device 100 is, in order, human body, vehicle body, and animal, etc. When the distance between objects is the same, the camera device 100 will capture images according to the tracking priority of the target objects.

[0057] When the detection device 170 calculates the distance between each target object within the range and the camera device 100, the main board 160 receives the distance signal sent by the detection device 170 and switches between the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 via the lens control module 161, so that the first lens 131 or the second lens 132 can capture images of the target objects. When the target objects move, the main board 160 rotates the first lens 131 or the second lens 132 via the motor drive module 162 to ensure that the captured objects are within the shooting range. During the shooting process, the image acquisition module 163 and the image processing module 164 collect the images captured by the lens assembly 130 and process the images (e.g., zooming the image from near to far), thereby presenting the image clearly on the screen.

[0058] It is important to note that in this embodiment, the camera device 100 will capture images based on the distance between the target object and the camera device 100, prioritizing the target object closest to the camera device 100. For example, if the distance between the target object captured by the second lens 132 and the camera device 100 is 3 meters, and 3 meters is the smallest distance in the frame, then the second lens 132 will continue to capture images of that target object. If, during the capturing process, another target object suddenly enters the vicinity of the camera device 100 and the distance between it and the camera device is less than 3 meters, such as if the distance between the other target object and the camera device 100 is 2 meters, then the second lens 132 will be driven by the motherboard 160 and rotated via the motor drive module 162 to capture images of the other target object that is even closer. Since the closer the object is to the camera device 100, the higher the probability of a collision, the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 will prioritize capturing images of the target object with the smallest distance.

[0059] The following describes a dashcam according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention. The present invention provides a dashcam including a display screen and a camera device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. The camera device 100 includes a motherboard 160, which communicates with the display screen and is used to transmit images captured by a first lens 131 and a second lens 132 to the display screen.

[0060] Specifically, the display screen is installed inside the vehicle. When the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 of the camera device 100 are shooting, the main board 160 communicates with the display screen to transmit the images captured by the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 to the display screen in real time for the user to view. The dashcam of this embodiment uses the camera device 100 to track and capture objects, and the rotation of the camera device 100 ensures that the target object remains within the lens's field of view, preventing loss of object capture. Simultaneously, the dashcam transmits the images captured by the first lens 131 and the second lens 132 to the display screen via the main board 160 for the user to view, ensuring safety near the vehicle.

[0061] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A camera device, characterized in that, include: The housing includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the lower shell being movably connected to the upper shell, and the interiors of the upper shell and the lower shell together defining a receiving cavity; A driver is housed in the receiving cavity and connected to the upper shell and the lower shell; The lens assembly includes a first lens and a second lens, the first lens and the second lens being connected to the lower housing; The driver drives the lower housing to rotate relative to the upper housing, thereby rotating the first lens and the second lens.

2. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera device further includes a rotating structure, which includes a rotating part and a fixed part. The rotating part and the fixed part are housed in the receiving cavity. The fixed part is connected to the upper shell. The rotating part is electrically connected to the driver and connected to the end of the fixed part away from the upper shell. The rotating part can rotate relative to the fixed part.

3. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera device also includes a rotating component, which is connected to the upper shell and the lower shell, and the lower shell is movably connected to the upper shell through the rotating component.

4. The camera device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating component includes a first part and a second part connected to each other. The first part is rotatable relative to the second part. The second part has a through hole defined inside. The camera device also includes a rotating structure, which includes a rotating part and a fixed part. The rotating part is connected to the lower shell, wherein: the fixed part is connected to the second part and passes through the through hole, and the lower shell is connected to the first part; or, the fixed part is connected to the first part, the rotating part passes through the through hole, and the lower shell is connected to the second part.

5. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driver includes a rotating shaft and a main body, wherein the rotating shaft is connected to the upper shell, the main body is connected to the lower shell, and the main body rotates relative to the rotating shaft to drive the lower shell to rotate relative to the upper shell.

6. The camera device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The driver includes a first connecting portion connected to the main body and disposed around the outer wall of the main body. The housing includes a second connecting portion connected to the lower housing and disposed around the inner wall of the lower housing. The first connecting portion is connected to the second connecting portion.

7. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first lens and the second lens are set separately, the focal length of the first lens is greater than the focal length of the second lens, and the first lens and the second lens can be switched to shoot.

8. The camera device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The camera device also includes a motherboard, which is disposed in the receiving cavity and electrically connected to the driver, the first lens, and the second lens. The motherboard controls the first lens or the second lens to take pictures by means of an interval distance, wherein the interval distance is the distance between the camera device and the target object. The motherboard drives the first lens or the second lens to rotate through the driver.

9. The camera device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The camera device also includes a detection device, which is in communication with the motherboard. The detection device is adapted to acquire the distance signal formed by the interval distance. The motherboard is used to control the first lens or the second lens to capture the target object with the smallest interval distance according to the distance signal.

10. A dashcam, characterized in that, include: Display screen; The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the camera device comprising a motherboard communicating with the display screen to transmit images captured by the first lens and the second lens to the display screen.

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