Intelligent comprehensive video camera for railway

The design of the intelligent integrated video camera enables autonomous data processing, solving the problem of cameras relying on external equipment in existing railway information systems. It enables functions such as real-time monitoring, facial recognition, and anti-area intrusion, improving the intelligence level and response speed of railway safety monitoring.

CN223584249UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21JIBAIYOU TECH CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202423187357.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-24

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Technical Problem

In existing railway information systems, cameras rely on external equipment for data processing, resulting in dependency and processing delays. This fails to fully utilize the potential of video resources and prevents the implementation of intelligent analysis functions such as real-time monitoring, facial recognition, and anti-intrusion measures.

Method used

An intelligent integrated video camera was designed, comprising a core module, a power supply module, a PTZ camera, a switch, and an Ethernet-to-optical port module. It has autonomous data processing capabilities and performs image and audio information analysis through an edge computing baseboard and a core board. Combined with infrared illumination, thermal imaging, radar sensors, and PTZ control, it achieves autonomous intelligent analysis and real-time alarms.

Benefits of technology

It has improved the level of intelligence in railway safety monitoring, and has the functions of real-time monitoring, facial recognition, anti-area intrusion and sound alarm. It has improved response speed and independent operation capability, reduced equipment costs and avoided network attack risks.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent comprehensive video camera for railways, which relates to the technical field of cameras, and comprises a power supply module, a dome camera used for acquiring image information, audio information and sensor data, a switch connected with a core module and the dome camera, and the dome camera and the core module exchange data through the switch; and the electric port-to-optical port module is connected with the core module and is used for converting the electric signal into an optical signal so as to realize long-distance data transmission. The core module comprises an edge calculation base plate and a core plate. The edge calculation base plate and the core plate are used for analyzing image information and audio information transmitted by the dome camera and processing sensor data transmitted by the dome camera. The system overcomes the defect that a camera in an existing railway information system depends on external equipment to carry out data processing, can autonomously carry out intelligent analysis and complete data processing, and has multiple functions of real-time monitoring, face recognition, region intrusion prevention, sound alarm and the like.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of camera, especially relate to an intelligent comprehensive video camera for railway. BACKGROUND

[0002] Railway, as an important support for China's national economy and social development, undertakes multiple tasks such as transportation production, operation management and external services. After years of informatization development, railway has built various business application information systems covering transportation production and operation management comprehensively. These information systems have become indispensable technical support for ensuring normal operation of railway.

[0003] At present, the utilization of video resources by railway comprehensive video is still mainly limited to simple retrieval of image resources, and the potential of massive video resources cannot be fully tapped. In order to meet the multi-functional needs of railway information systems, the key lies in promoting the application of intelligent analysis technology and replacing manual work with algorithms to deeply mine the value of video data. Therefore, the camera needs to be able to intelligently analyze the captured images and independently complete the data processing link, so as to realize functions such as real-time monitoring, face recognition, anti-area intrusion and sound alarm. However, the existing railway information systems usually rely on external devices for data processing, which has certain dependency and processing delay problems.

[0004] Therefore, an intelligent comprehensive video camera for railway is needed. This camera can autonomously perform intelligent analysis and data processing, has functions such as real-time monitoring, face recognition, anti-area intrusion and sound alarm, significantly improves the intelligent level and response speed of railway safety monitoring, and meets the needs of railway information systems for efficient and independent operation. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model aims at providing an intelligent comprehensive video camera for railway, so as to overcome the defect that the camera in the existing railway information system relies on external devices for data processing, can autonomously perform intelligent analysis and complete data processing, and has multiple functions such as real-time monitoring, face recognition, anti-area intrusion and sound alarm. The specific technical scheme is as follows:

[0006] An intelligent comprehensive video camera for railway, comprising a core module, a power module, a ball camera, a switch, and an electrical port to optical port module.

[0007] The power module is used to power the internal components of the camera, the ball camera is used to obtain image information, audio information and sensor data, the switch is connected with the core module and the ball camera, and the ball camera exchanges data with the core module through the switch.

[0008] The electric port to optical port module is connected with the core module, and is used for converting electric signals into optical signals, so as to realize long-distance data transmission.

[0009] Preferably, the core module comprises an edge computing bottom plate and a core plate, and is used for analyzing image information and audio information transmitted by the ball camera and processing sensor data transmitted by the ball camera.

[0010] Preferably, the ball camera further comprises infrared light supplement and thermal imaging, the infrared light supplement is used for obtaining clearer image information at night, and the thermal imaging is used for assisting in identifying animals and people.

[0011] Preferably, the ball camera further comprises an alarm input end and an alarm output end, the alarm input end is connected with the core module, the alarm output end is connected with an alarm, and when the core module processes data of the ball camera and finds an abnormal condition, the core module controls the alarm to trigger.

[0012] Preferably, the switch is provided with a radar interface, and is used for connecting a radar sensor, the radar sensor is used for providing auxiliary distance and environmental information, so as to support acquisition and processing of image data.

[0013] Preferably, the electric port to optical port module comprises an optical port and a network port, the optical port is used for connecting an optical fiber device, and the network port is used for connecting an Ethernet device.

[0014] Preferably, the ball camera further comprises a holder, the holder is connected with the core module, the ball camera is installed on the holder, and the core module controls the holder to rotate, so as to adjust an angle and a focal length of the ball camera.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of the following:

[0016] The utility model discloses a ball camera, a switch and a core module, the ball camera is connected with the switch, and the switch is connected with the core module, the ball camera is used for acquiring image information and audio information, the switch is used for transmitting data of the image information and the audio information to the core module for analysis and processing, and the core module is used for transmitting a result of data processing to a railway information system and a mobile terminal. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiments of the utility model, the following will be to the embodiment description needed to use the drawing briefly introduced. In all drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference signs. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn according to the actual proportion.

[0018] Figure 1 The circuit framework diagram is the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be apparently and completely described in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Apparently, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all the other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the range protected by the utility model.

[0020] Next, the working principle in the embodiment is described in detail, so that the person skilled in the art can understand the utility model better:

[0021] An intelligent comprehensive video camera for railway comprises a core module, a power module, a ball camera, a switch, and an electrical port to optical port module.

[0022] The power module is used for powering the internal parts of the camera, and the power supply module is greater than 60W, DC 24V and 12V DC respectively represent the required DC voltage level of different modules. The ball camera is used for acquiring image information and audio information, the switch is connected with the core module and the ball camera, and the ball camera exchanges data with the core module through the switch. At the same time, the switch can also connect other devices through a radar interface (special network port), such as millimeter wave radar and laser radar and various sensors, for providing auxiliary distance and environmental information to support image data acquisition and processing.

[0023] The electrical port to optical port module is connected with the core module, and the electrical port to optical port module mainly realizes the conversion of network data from electrical signal to optical signal. In the module, one network port of the core module is connected with an optical port through the electrical port to optical port module. So that the switch can convert the network data of electrical signal into optical signal through the module, and then transmit to other devices using optical port through optical fiber.

[0024] The core module comprises an edge computing bottom plate and a core plate, and the edge computing bottom plate and the core plate are used for analyzing the image information and the audio information transmitted by the ball camera and processing the sensor data transmitted by the ball camera. Edge computing is a distributed computing architecture that migrates computing tasks and data storage from central servers to the edges of the network to improve response speed and reduce network bandwidth requirements. The core plate adopts RK3588 chips of Rui Core Micro to be designed and produced independently, provides powerful computing capacity and AI inference performance, and is a core driving unit of the edge computing bottom plate. The edge computing bottom plate is designed independently according to the functional requirements, has rich interfaces and flexible expansibility, can support various sensors, communication and video processing requirements, and is a support platform of complete edge computing system.

[0025] The ball machine further comprises infrared light compensation and thermal imaging, the infrared light compensation is used for acquiring clearer image information at night, and the thermal imaging is used for assisting in identifying animals and people, so that more accurate monitoring of the situation of animal invasion of the track and professional personnel entering the track is provided for the ball machine.

[0026] The ball machine further comprises an alarm input end and an alarm output end, the alarm input end is connected with the core module, and the alarm output end is connected with an alarm, when the core module processes data of the ball machine and finds an abnormal situation, the core module sends an alarm signal to the ball machine, and the ball machine controls the alarm to trigger through the RS485 interface.

[0027] The electric port to optical port module comprises an optical port and a network port, the optical port is used for connecting optical fiber equipment such as a computer and a router, and the network port is used for connecting an Ethernet device to realize high-speed data transmission, a plurality of network ports and an optical port are displayed in the module, and the requirements of different equipment connection and data transmission are met.

[0028] The core module is connected with the holder through the camera RS485 interface, rotation of the holder is realized, information interaction with the holder is realized, and the like. The ball machine is installed on the holder, the holder is controlled to rotate by the core module, so that the angle and focal length of the ball machine are adjusted, and more comprehensive monitoring coverage is realized. The above-mentioned chips and electronic components all adopt domestic materials and accessories, and are adapted to the domestic UOS system, different from the existing railway comprehensive video system based on the Wintel technology system, the existing system is always faced with potential threat of 'neck blockage', and is easy to be attacked by backdoor, Trojan and the like, the problems can be effectively avoided by adopting the utility model, and the whole machine is domestic, so that the equipment cost in railway information system construction is reduced.

[0029] Working principle:

[0030] The utility model discloses a ball machine, the audio input end on the ball machine and various sensors carry out the acquisition of image information, sensor data and audio information, form image data, sensor data and audio data, and the ball machine transmits image data, sensor data and audio data to the edge computing bottom plate and the core board through the switch, and the edge computing bottom plate and the core board carry out video stream analysis and data processing to image data and audio data. If the edge computing bottom plate and the core board need more data support for analysis, the edge computing bottom plate and the core board can control the rotation of the holder and the ball machine through the camera RS485 interface according to the actual situation, so as to obtain more image data. If the edge computing bottom plate and the core board process the data of the ball machine and find abnormal conditions, the core module sends an alarm signal to the ball machine, and the ball machine triggers the alarm through the RS485 interface. At the same time, the edge computing bottom plate and the core board are connected with the light port module through the network port and the electric port, and the data is converted from electric signal to optical signal, so that the image data, sensor data and audio data, and analysis results are transmitted to the railway information system and terminal equipment.

[0031] Embodiment one

[0032] Part of the hard opening of the fence of the general railway line, illegal passageway and other large livestock (cattle, horses, mules, sheep, etc.) invade the track frequently affect the traffic safety transportation problem. The utility model discloses a ball machine cooperates the image information of large livestock obtained through thermal imaging, then the image information is transmitted to the edge computing bottom plate and the core board, and the edge computing bottom plate and the core board automatically identify the risk of large livestock invading the track, and the early warning information and image data are transmitted to the railway information system in time, and the production dispatching command center arranges personnel in time and informs the nearby breeder of the railway to rush to the scene through the double section long system, improve the ability of emergency disposal of large livestock invading the track, reduce the risk of large livestock invading the track, and guarantee the safety of railway transportation.

[0033] Embodiment two

[0034] Part of the drainage facilities of railway station cannot meet the demand of rainfall, and when encountering heavy rainfall, the water flow cannot be discharged in time, causing water level rise, which easily causes station waterlogged track bed, steel rail and waterlogged road shoulder, affecting the traffic safety transportation. The utility model discloses a ball machine to obtain image information, and the edge computing bottom plate and the core board can automatically identify the station waterlogged track bed condition through image data during heavy rainfall, and the early warning information and image are transmitted to the railway information system production dispatching command center in time, and personnel are arranged to rush to the scene, improve the alarm response time of waterlogged track bed, prevent false reporting, greatly reduce false reporting, and guarantee the safety of railway transportation.

[0035] Embodiment three

[0036] The utility model discloses a ball machine cooperates thermal imaging and infrared light supplement, can in the daytime or night automatically identify the operation personnel from the car bottom and drill or sit or walk on the steel rail, the sleeper, the car bottom, the roadbed, the operation personnel high -altitude operation (2 meters or more) does not take the safety cap, does not hang the safety rope or does not set the anti -fall net, the idle and miscellaneous personnel enter the freight yard from the track door or enter the line from the freight yard etc. Abnormal condition, after the edge calculation bottom plate and core board analyze and handle data, through the alarm output end real -time alarm.

[0037] Example four

[0038] Personnel access intelligent management and control, set up the alert defense area in the computer room (courtyard) and enter (courtyard), the utility model discloses a ball machine obtains personnel face image data, then the ball machine passes through the switch and transmits image data to the edge calculation bottom plate and core board, and the edge calculation bottom plate and core board can carry out face identity information recognition, registration, and link to a variety of internet of things devices and sensors such as intelligent door lock, then the edge calculation bottom plate and core board upload image data and analysis result to railway information system, and the network management department opens the door lock after remote manual verification. If the edge calculation bottom plate and core board identify the personnel not in the library, the edge calculation bottom plate and core board automatically voice warning through the alarm output end and alarm.

[0039] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the utility model is for the purpose of illustration and example, and these descriptions are not intended to limit the utility model to the precise forms disclosed, and it is apparent that many changes and variations can be made according to the above teachings, although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, the specific embodiments are only the explanation of the utility model, and are not the limitation of the utility model, and the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable way, and the exemplary embodiments are selected and described for the purpose of explaining the specific principles of the utility model and its practical application, so that those skilled in the art can make modifications, replacements, variations and various different choices and changes to the embodiments without creative contribution after reading the specification, but as long as it is within the scope of the claims of the utility model, it is protected by the patent law.

Claims

1. A smart integrated video camera for railways, characterized in that, Includes core module, power module, PTZ camera, switch, and electrical-to-optical converter module; The power module is used to supply power to the internal components of the camera, the PTZ camera is used to acquire image information, audio information and sensor data, the switch is connected to the core module and the PTZ camera, and the PTZ camera and the core module exchange data through the switch; The electrical-to-optical converter module is connected to the core module and is used to convert electrical signals into optical signals, thereby enabling long-distance data transmission.

2. The intelligent integrated video camera for railways according to claim 1, characterized in that, The core module includes an edge computing baseboard and a core board, which are used to analyze the image and audio information transmitted by the PTZ camera and process the sensor data transmitted by the PTZ camera.

3. The intelligent integrated video camera for railways according to claim 1, characterized in that, The PTZ camera also includes infrared illumination and thermal imaging. The infrared illumination is used to obtain clearer image information at night, and the thermal imaging is used to assist in the identification of animals and people.

4. A smart integrated video camera for railways according to claim 2, characterized in that, The PTZ camera also includes an alarm input terminal and an alarm output terminal. The alarm input terminal is connected to the core module, and the alarm output terminal is connected to an alarm. When the core module detects an abnormality while processing the PTZ camera's data, the core module controls the alarm to be triggered.

5. A smart integrated video camera for railways according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch is equipped with a radar interface for connecting radar sensors, which provide auxiliary distance and environmental information to support the acquisition and processing of image data.

6. A smart integrated video camera for railways according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical-to-optical converter module includes an optical port and a network port. The optical port is used to connect to fiber optic devices, and the network port is used to connect to Ethernet devices.

7. A smart integrated video camera for railways according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a gimbal, which is connected to the core module. The PTZ camera is mounted on the gimbal, and the core module controls the rotation of the gimbal to adjust the angle and focal length of the PTZ camera.