Camera and electronic product

By setting a photochromic ceramic sheet on the outer layer of the camera and using ultraviolet and blue light strips to control its state, the privacy leakage problem of 3C smart device cameras is solved, the camera's shooting state is controlled, and the risk of being secretly filmed is reduced.

CN223540629UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11ZHONGKE HAOYE (DONGGUAN) MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422982622.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-03
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-03

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Technical Problem

The cameras of existing 3C smart devices pose a risk of privacy leaks, especially when the camera is maliciously controlled and may secretly film and upload users' private information.

Method used

A photochromic ceramic sheet is nested on the outer protective film of the camera. The photochromic ceramic sheet switches between transparent and opaque states by ultraviolet light strips and blue light strips, so as to achieve controllable shooting state of the camera.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the probability of being secretly filmed by cameras, protects user privacy, meets the shooting needs of different scenarios, and prevents the uploading of private information.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of 3C products, and relates to a camera and an electronic product. The camera comprises a camera body and a camera outer layer protection sheet; the camera outer layer protection sheet comprises a glass protection sheet, a photochromic ceramic sheet, an ultraviolet light lamp band and a blue light lamp band. The glass protection sheet is arranged outside the camera body; the photochromic ceramic sheet is nested on the glass protection sheet; the ultraviolet light lamp strip and the blue light lamp strip are nested on the photochromic ceramic chip; the photochromic ceramic chip has a first state and a second state; in the first state, the photochromic ceramic chip is colorless and transparent; in the second state, the photochromic ceramic chip is in an opaque state; after the ultraviolet lamp strip is turned on and irradiates, the photochromic ceramic chip can be converted into a second state from a first state; when the blue light lamp strip is turned on and irradiates, the photochromic ceramic chip can be converted into the first state from the second state. And when the photochromic ceramic chip is in the second state, the probability of candid shooting of the camera can be reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of 3C product technology, and more specifically, to a camera and an electronic product. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of technology, most smart devices in the 3C field are equipped with high-definition cameras and have gradually become an indispensable part of people's lives. In addition to basic communication functions, 3C smart devices also offer many practical features. Among them, the camera functions of 3C smart devices are becoming increasingly rich, meeting our daily needs for taking photos and videos.

[0003] However, the camera function of 3C smart devices also poses certain risks. Their cameras can be pointed directly at faces, meaning user privacy and security may be threatened. Once someone uses the smart camera to capture facial information, it could be leaked to others, causing immeasurable harm. Secondly, the camera function of 3C smart devices can also be used as a webcam. Webcams are tools for remote monitoring via the internet, and these cameras can be used in scenarios such as home monitoring and vehicle management. While webcams can improve management efficiency to some extent, they also carry the risk of leaking family privacy. There have been previous reports of webcams being maliciously controlled, automatically taking photos and uploading users' private information to the internet, resulting in privacy breaches. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a camera and electronic product that solves the problem of information leakage caused by hidden cameras in existing 3C products.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a camera, comprising:

[0006] The camera itself; and

[0007] Camera outer protective film; the camera outer protective film includes: glass protective film, photochromic ceramic film, ultraviolet light strip and blue light strip;

[0008] A glass protective film is installed on the outside of the camera body;

[0009] Photochromic ceramic sheets are nested on glass protective sheets; ultraviolet light strips and blue light strips are nested on photochromic ceramic sheets;

[0010] Photochromic ceramic sheets have a first state and a second state;

[0011] In the first state, the photochromic ceramic sheet is colorless and transparent; in the second state, the photochromic ceramic sheet is opaque; when the ultraviolet light strip is turned on and irradiated, the photochromic ceramic sheet can change from the first state to the second state; when the blue light strip is turned on and irradiated, the photochromic ceramic sheet can change from the second state to the first state.

[0012] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a design method for using photochromic ceramic sheets as outer lenses in 3C cameras to protect user privacy.

[0013] The technical solution described in this application protects the camera body by embedding a photochromic ceramic sheet within a glass protective film. In its first state, the photochromic ceramic sheet is colorless and transparent; in this state, the camera body can function normally and take pictures. In its second state, the photochromic ceramic sheet is opaque; in this state, the camera body cannot see through the photochromic ceramic sheet, thus preventing normal filming and reducing the probability of unauthorized filming. Users can adjust the settings according to their needs. The camera uses ultraviolet and blue light strips; when the ultraviolet light strip is turned on and irradiated, the photochromic ceramic sheet changes from the first state to the second state; when the blue light strip is turned on and irradiated, the photochromic ceramic sheet changes from the second state to the first state. This allows for adjustment of the camera's first and second states, enabling it to be in a state where it can or cannot take pictures, depending on actual needs.

[0014] The camera in this application has a wide range of applications. For example, when the camera is used for remote home monitoring with 3C smart devices, the user can adjust the camera to the first state when they are away, so that the camera is in normal shooting mode and can remotely monitor the status of the home; when the user is at home, the camera can be adjusted to the second state, so that the camera is in a state where it cannot shoot normally, so as to prevent the user's private behavior at home from being filmed and uploaded to the network.

[0015] In other application scenarios, the camera described in this application can be used in other 3C smart devices, such as mobile phones, computers, and tablets. When users need to enter places where filming is prohibited, these cameras can be adjusted to a second state, preventing them from performing normal filming work, thereby meeting the requirements of prohibited filming locations.

[0016] In other embodiments of this application, a first hole is formed on the glass protective sheet; the first hole is located above the camera body;

[0017] A photochromic ceramic sheet is placed inside the first hole.

[0018] In other embodiments of this application, a first groove and a second groove are formed on the photochromic ceramic sheet;

[0019] The ultraviolet light strip is installed in the first slot; the blue light strip is installed in the second slot; or

[0020] The ultraviolet light strip is installed in the second slot; the blue light strip is installed in the first slot.

[0021] In other embodiments of this application, a second groove is formed around the outer periphery of the camera body;

[0022] The first groove is set around the outer perimeter of the second groove.

[0023] In other embodiments of this application, the distance between the first groove and the second groove is 1mm to 3mm.

[0024] In other embodiments of this application, the depths of both the first groove and the second groove are 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm;

[0025] The thickness of the glass protective film is 0.8mm to 1mm.

[0026] In other embodiments of this application, the ultraviolet light strip is capable of emitting ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 255nm-380nm;

[0027] Blue light strips can emit blue light with a wavelength of 400nm-500nm.

[0028] In other embodiments of this application, the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light strip and the blue light strip is 30s-60s.

[0029] In other embodiments of this application, the photochromic ceramic sheet is: Ba(Zr 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 O3、Ba(Sn) 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 O3, Ba(Ti) 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 O3、Ba(Hf) 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 O3、Ba(Zr) 0.16 Mg 0.28 Nb 0.56 O3、Ba(Zr) 0.04 Mg 0.32 Ta 0.64 O3、Ba(Zr) 0.08 Mg 0.307 Ta 0.613 )O3 or Ba(Zr0.12 Mg 0.293 Ta 0.587 )O3.

[0030] Secondly, this application provides an electronic product including a camera provided in any of the embodiments of the first aspect.

[0031] By incorporating the camera provided in the first aspect, the aforementioned electronic products can reduce the probability of being secretly filmed. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a first structure of the outer protective sheet for a camera provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a second structure of the outer protective sheet for a camera provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a first structure of a photochromic ceramic sheet provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a second structure of the photochromic ceramic sheet provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Icons: 100 - Camera outer protective film; 110 - Glass protective film; 120 - Photochromic ceramic film; 121 - First slot; 122 - Second slot; 130 - Ultraviolet light strip; 140 - Blue light strip. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0039] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "left", "right", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product of this application is usually placed in, or the orientation or positional relationship that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used to facilitate the description of this application and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component 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 application.

[0042] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1-4 This application provides a camera, including:

[0045] Camera body (not shown in the picture); and

[0046] Camera outer protective film 100; camera outer protective film 100 includes: glass protective film 110, photochromic ceramic film 120, ultraviolet light strip 130 and blue light strip 140;

[0047] The glass protective sheet 110 is installed on the outside of the camera body;

[0048] A photochromic ceramic sheet 120 is nested on a glass protective sheet 110; an ultraviolet light strip 130 and a blue light strip 140 are nested on the photochromic ceramic sheet 120;

[0049] Photochromic ceramic sheet 120 has a first state and a second state;

[0050] In the first state, the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 is colorless and transparent; in the second state, the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 is opaque; when the ultraviolet light strip 130 is turned on and irradiated, the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 can change from the first state to the second state; when the blue light strip 140 is turned on and irradiated, the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 can change from the second state to the first state.

[0051] The technical solution described in this application protects the camera body by embedding a photochromic ceramic sheet within a glass protective film. In a first state, the photochromic ceramic sheet is colorless and transparent; in this state, the camera body can function normally and take pictures. In a second state, the photochromic ceramic sheet is opaque; in this state, the camera body cannot see through the photochromic ceramic sheet and therefore cannot take pictures normally. Users can adjust these settings according to their needs. The camera uses ultraviolet and blue light strips; when the ultraviolet light strip is turned on and irradiated, the photochromic ceramic sheet can change from the first state to the second state; when the blue light strip is turned on and irradiated, the photochromic ceramic sheet can change from the second state to the first state. This allows for adjustment of the camera's first and second states, enabling it to be in a state where it can or cannot take pictures normally, depending on actual needs.

[0052] The camera in this application has a wide range of applications. For example, when the camera is used for remote home monitoring with 3C smart devices, the user can adjust the camera to the first state when they are away, so that the camera is in normal shooting mode and can remotely monitor the status of the home; when the user is at home, the camera can be adjusted to the second state, so that the camera is in a state where it cannot shoot normally, so as to prevent the user's private behavior at home from being filmed and uploaded to the network.

[0053] In other application scenarios, the camera described in this application can be used in other 3C smart devices, such as mobile phones, computers, and tablets. When users need to enter places where filming is prohibited, these cameras can be adjusted to a second state, preventing them from performing normal filming work, thereby meeting the requirements of prohibited filming locations.

[0054] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, a first hole is formed on the glass protective sheet 110; the first hole is located above the camera body; and the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 is disposed in the first hole.

[0055] In the above technical solution, by opening a first hole in the glass protective sheet 110 and placing the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 inside the first hole, the surface of the entire glass protective sheet 110 can be made smoother, thus protecting the camera body while making the overall appearance of the camera smoother.

[0056] Alternatively, the shape of the glass protective sheet 110 is not limited; it can be set to a circle, a quadrilateral, a polygon, or other irregular shape according to actual needs.

[0057] Reference Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the glass protective sheet 110 is circular in shape; see reference... Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the glass protective sheet 110 described above is approximately quadrilateral in shape.

[0058] Further optionally, the shape of the first hole described above is not limited; it can be selected according to actual needs. For example, refer to... Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the shape of the first hole can be selected as circular; in other optional embodiments, the shape of the first hole can also be selected as other shapes, such as quadrilateral or other irregular shapes.

[0059] Alternatively, in some embodiments of this application, the first hole is positioned above the camera body; the camera body can be made to be completely visible through the first hole as needed.

[0060] The camera body described above can be any type of camera commonly used in the field. The shape of the glass protective sheet 110 is adaptively selected according to the shape of the camera body, so as to completely cover the camera body while allowing the camera body to be completely visible through the first hole.

[0061] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 described above is disposed within the first hole.

[0062] The size of the first hole is slightly larger than that of the camera body, so that the camera body can pass completely through the first hole.

[0063] Further, alternatively, in some embodiments of this application, the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 described above is nested within the first hole.

[0064] Furthermore, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 ;as well as Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments of this application, a first groove 121 and a second groove 122 are formed on the photochromic ceramic sheet 120; an ultraviolet light strip 130 is disposed in the first groove 121; and a blue light strip 140 is disposed in the second groove 122.

[0065] Further optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the second groove 122 is formed around the outer periphery of the camera body; the first groove 121 is formed around the outer periphery of the second groove 122.

[0066] In the above technical solution, by setting a second groove 122 around the outer periphery of the camera body, and setting a first groove 121 around the outer periphery of the second groove 122, the ultraviolet light strip and the blue light strip can be better installed, so that the entire camera appearance is flat while maintaining effective irradiation of the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 in the middle by blue light and ultraviolet light.

[0067] In other optional embodiments of this application, the ultraviolet light strip 130 and the blue light strip 140 can also be interchanged, that is, the ultraviolet light strip 130 is disposed in the second slot 122; the blue light strip 140 is disposed in the first slot 121.

[0068] Reference Figure 1 For example, in some embodiments of this application, the first groove 121 and the second groove 122 described above are both annular in shape. The first hole is circular in shape. The second groove 122 is disposed on the outer ring of the camera body and is disposed in a circle along the first hole 111; the first groove 121 is disposed on the outer ring of the second groove 122 and is disposed in a circle along the second groove 122.

[0069] It should be noted that the aforementioned camera body can be completely exposed from the inner ring defined by the second slot 122, that is, the setting position of the second slot 122 is slightly larger than the outermost ring of the camera body.

[0070] Furthermore, the distance between the first groove and the second groove in this application is 1mm to 3mm.

[0071] For example, in some embodiments of this application, the spacing between the first groove and the second groove is 1 mm, 1.1 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.5 mm, 2.8 mm, 2.9 mm, 3 mm or any two of the aforementioned values.

[0072] Within the aforementioned range, ultraviolet and blue light strips can be better installed, ensuring a smooth overall camera appearance while maintaining effective irradiation of the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 by blue and ultraviolet light.

[0073] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the depth of both the first groove and the second groove is 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm; and the thickness of the glass protective sheet is 0.8 mm to 1 mm.

[0074] For example, in some embodiments of this application, the depths of the first groove and the second groove are both 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm or any two of the aforementioned values; the thickness of the glass protective sheet is 0.8 mm, 0.82 mm, 0.82 mm, 0.85 mm, 0.88 mm, 0.89 mm, 0.9 mm, 0.91 mm, 0.92 mm, 0.95 mm, 0.98 mm, 1 mm or any two of the aforementioned values.

[0075] Within the aforementioned range, ultraviolet and blue light strips can be better installed, ensuring a smooth overall camera appearance while maintaining effective irradiation of the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 by blue and ultraviolet light.

[0076] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the ultraviolet light strip can emit ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 255nm-380nm; the blue light strip can emit blue light with a wavelength of 400nm-500nm.

[0077] For example, in some embodiments of this application, the ultraviolet light strip can emit wavelengths of 255nm, 260nm, 265nm, 270nm, 275nm, 280nm, 285nm, 290nm, 295nm, 300nm, 305nm, 310nm, 320nm, 330nm, 340nm, 350nm, 360nm, 370nm, 380nm, or any two of the aforementioned values. Ultraviolet light; Blue light strips can emit blue light with wavelengths of 400nm, 405nm, 410nm, 415nm, 420nm, 425nm, 430nm, 435nm, 440nm, 445nm, 450nm, 455nm, 460nm, 465nm, 470nm, 475nm, 480nm, 485nm, 490nm, 495nm, 500nm, or any two of the aforementioned values.

[0078] Within the aforementioned wavelength range, it is possible to effectively irradiate the photochromic ceramic sheet 120, causing it to switch between the first and second states.

[0079] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light strip and the blue light strip is 30s-60s.

[0080] For example, in some embodiments of this application, the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light strip and the blue light strip is 30s, 35s, 40s, 45s, 50s, 55s, 60s or any two of the aforementioned values.

[0081] Within the aforementioned range, the irradiation effect can be achieved to a limited extent, enabling the photochromic ceramic sheet 120 to switch between the first and second states.

[0082] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the photochromic ceramic sheet is: Ba(Zr 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 O3、Ba(Sn) 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 O3, Ba(Ti) 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 O3、Ba(Hf) 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 O3、Ba(Zr) 0.16 Mg 0.28 Nb 0.56 O3、Ba(Zr) 0.04 Mg 0.32 Ta 0.64 O3、Ba(Zr) 0.08 Mg 0.307 Ta 0.613 )O3 or Ba(Zr 0.12 Mg 0.293 Ta 0.587 )O3.

[0083] It should be noted that the aforementioned photochromic ceramic sheets are all materials known in the art and can be obtained through commercial purchase.

[0084] In other alternative embodiments of this application, the above-mentioned photochromic ceramic sheet can also be obtained by referring to Chinese Patent 202111393200.4 "Reversible Photochromic Ceramic Sheet and Its Preparation Method and Application".

[0085] This application provides an electronic product in some embodiments, including the camera provided in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0086] For example, in some optional embodiments of this application, the above-mentioned electronic products may include monitoring equipment, mobile phones, computers, tablets and other devices that can be equipped with cameras.

[0087] By incorporating a camera provided in any of the aforementioned embodiments, the electronic products described above can reduce the probability of being secretly filmed by a camera.

[0088] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A camera, characterized in that, include: The camera itself; as well as Camera outer protective film; The outer protective layer of the camera includes: a glass protective sheet, a photochromic ceramic sheet, an ultraviolet light strip, and a blue light strip; The glass protective sheet is disposed on the outside of the camera body; The photochromic ceramic sheet is nested on the glass protective sheet; the ultraviolet light strip and the blue light strip are nested on the photochromic ceramic sheet; The photochromic ceramic sheet has a first state and a second state; In the first state, the photochromic ceramic sheet is colorless and transparent; in the second state, the photochromic ceramic sheet is opaque; when the ultraviolet light strip is turned on and irradiated, the photochromic ceramic sheet can change from the first state to the second state; when the blue light strip is turned on and irradiated, the photochromic ceramic sheet can change from the second state to the first state.

2. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glass protective sheet has a first hole; the first hole is located above the camera body. The photochromic ceramic sheet is disposed in the first hole.

3. The camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The photochromic ceramic sheet has a first groove and a second groove. The ultraviolet light strip is disposed in the first slot; the blue light strip is disposed in the second slot; or The ultraviolet light strip is disposed in the second slot; the blue light strip is disposed in the first slot.

4. The camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second groove is formed around the outer periphery of the camera body; The first groove is formed around the outer periphery of the second groove.

5. The camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The distance between the first groove and the second groove is 1mm to 3mm.

6. The camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The depth of both the first groove and the second groove is 0.1mm to 0.5mm; The thickness of the glass protective sheet is 0.8mm to 1mm.

7. The camera according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The ultraviolet light strip can emit ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 255nm-380nm; The blue light strip can emit blue light with a wavelength of 400nm-500nm.

8. The camera according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The irradiation time of the ultraviolet light strip and the blue light strip is 30s-60s.

9. The camera according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The light-changing colored porcelain piece mentioned: Ba(Zr 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 )O3, Ba(Sn 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 )O3, Ba(Ti 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 )O3, Ba(Hf 0.16 Mg 0.28 Ta 0.56 )O3, Ba(Zr 0.16 Mg 0.28 Nb 0.56 )O3, Ba(Zr 0.04 Mg 0.32 Ta 0.64 )O3, Ba(Zr 0.08 Mg 0.307 Ta 0.613 )O3orBa(Zr 0.12 Mg 0.293 Ta 0.587 )O3.

10. An electronic product, characterized in that, Includes the camera as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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