Monitoring device with photographing function

Abstract

The utility model provides a monitoring device with a photographing function. The monitoring device comprises a stand column, a monitoring camera and a photographing assembly. The monitoring camera is installed on the stand column. The photographing assembly comprises a photographing camera, a rotating mechanism and a turnover mechanism, the movable end of the rotating mechanism is connected with the photographing camera and drives the photographing camera to rotate and adjust in two directions, the turnover mechanism is installed on the stand column, the movable end of the turnover mechanism is provided with an extension rod, and the turnover mechanism is connected with the rotating mechanism through the extension rod. According to the utility model, the photographing camera can be lowered from a high position through the turnover mechanism, a proper height is provided, and a proper angle is provided and snapshots towards the stream of people are provided under the cooperation of angle adjustment of the rotating mechanism; an extension rod is matched to control the distance between the shooting point and the stand column, so that picture shielding caused by too close pedestrians to the shooting camera is avoided; in addition, the photographing camera can shoot a blind area below the monitoring camera, and the monitoring range is expanded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of scenic area monitoring technology, specifically to a monitoring device with a photo-taking function. Background Technology

[0002] The scenic area's monitoring system uses high-definition cameras, infrared thermal imagers, and AI algorithms to monitor tourist behavior, environmental changes, and potential risks (such as fires, landslides, and tourist falls) in real time, triggering alarms and notifying management personnel promptly. For example, Chinese Patent 202023098150.0 discloses a smart scenic area monitoring device, which includes a support pole and a mounting pole, with a camera installed on the mounting pole.

[0003] To cover a larger monitoring area, the higher the installation height of surveillance cameras, the wider their field of view, reducing blind spots. For scenic areas, attracting tourists and facilitating their photography is a key development focus. Combining security and photography to provide a better scenic experience is the current trend. However, this combination still faces challenges: while surveillance cameras can capture real-time images of tourists for security purposes, the height and angle of the cameras don't always provide clear and well-positioned photos of tourists. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and propose a monitoring device with a photo-taking function. This solves the technical problem that while existing monitoring cameras can capture real-time images of tourists in scenic areas for security and prevention, the monitoring height and shooting angle cannot provide clear and appropriately angled photos of tourists.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a monitoring device with a photo-taking function, including:

[0007] Columns;

[0008] A surveillance camera, mounted on the pillar; and

[0009] The camera assembly includes a camera, a rotating mechanism, and a flipping mechanism. The movable end of the rotating mechanism is connected to the camera, driving the camera to rotate and adjust in two directions. The flipping mechanism is mounted on the column, and its movable end is connected to the rotating mechanism via an extension rod, driving the rotating mechanism and the camera to move in a circular motion to switch between high and low positions.

[0010] In some embodiments, the flipping mechanism includes a base and a telescopic mechanism. The base has a guide groove, the extension rod is rotatably connected to the inner side of the guide groove, and the two ends of the telescopic mechanism are respectively hinged to the guide groove and the extension rod.

[0011] In some embodiments, the guide groove is provided with a first positioning end and a second positioning end, the first positioning end restricting the extension rod to be parallel to the column at a high position, and the second positioning end restricting the extension rod to be parallel to the ground at a low position.

[0012] In some embodiments, the rotating mechanism includes two rotating drive members with rotating axes perpendicular to each other. The two rotating drive members are a first rotating drive member and a second rotating drive member, respectively. The first rotating drive member is fixedly connected to the extension rod, and its movable end is fixedly connected to the second rotating drive member. The camera is connected to the movable end of the second rotating drive member.

[0013] In some embodiments, the rotation drive includes a drive motor, a worm gear, and a worm. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the worm, the worm meshes with the worm gear, and the worm gear has an output rod at its axis.

[0014] In some embodiments, a speaker is mounted on the extension rod for playing prompts.

[0015] In some embodiments, a lifting mechanism is further included, which is connected to the column, and the movable end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the tilting mechanism to drive the tilting mechanism to move along the axial direction of the column.

[0016] In some embodiments, a protective cover is also included, which is fixed to the column and arranged above the camera, and the bottom of the protective cover has an opening.

[0017] In some embodiments, the protective cover is a transparent cover.

[0018] In some embodiments, a clamp is connected to the lifting mechanism, and the clamp is detachably connected to the column.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the monitoring device with photo-taking function provided by this utility model can lower the camera from a high position through a flipping mechanism to provide a suitable height, and with the angle adjustment of the rotation mechanism, it can provide a suitable angle for capturing images of pedestrians; with the extension rod, the distance between the shooting point and the column can be controlled to prevent pedestrians from getting too close to the camera and obstructing the view; in addition, the camera can also shoot the blind spot below the monitoring camera, expanding the monitoring range. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the monitoring device with photo-taking function provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the high-low position switching of the monitoring device with photo-taking function provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the monitoring device with photographing function provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a top-view diagram showing the arrangement of the monitoring device with photographic function provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a monitoring device with photo-taking function provided in an embodiment of the present invention, showing multiple monitoring directions.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1. Columns;

[0027] 2. Surveillance cameras;

[0028] 3. Photo taking component; 31. Camera; 32. Rotation mechanism; 321. Rotation drive component; 321a. First rotation drive component; 321b. Second rotation drive component; 33. Flipping mechanism; 331. Base; 332. Telescopic mechanism; 301. Extension rod; 302. Guide groove; 303. First positioning end; 304. Second positioning end;

[0029] 4. Speaker;

[0030] 5. Lifting mechanism;

[0031] 6. Protective cover; 601. Opening;

[0032] 7. Hoop. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0034] To address the technical challenge that surveillance cameras, while capable of capturing real-time images of tourists in scenic areas for security purposes, often fail to provide clear and appropriately angled photos due to limitations in monitoring height and shooting angle, this invention provides a surveillance device with a photo-taking function. This device utilizes a flipping mechanism to lower the camera from a high position to a suitable height, and a rotating mechanism to adjust the angle for capturing images of pedestrians. An extension rod controls the distance between the shooting point and the pillar, preventing pedestrians from obstructing the view. Furthermore, the camera can also capture images of blind spots below the surveillance camera, expanding the monitoring range.

[0035] It should be noted that the monitoring device with photo-taking function described in this utility model is used for, but not limited to, scenic area monitoring and tourist snapshots. For ease of explanation, this utility model only uses the application of the monitoring device with photo-taking function to scenic area monitoring and tourist snapshots as an example. The principle of the monitoring device with photo-taking function applied to other scenarios is essentially the same as that applied to scenic area monitoring and tourist snapshots, and will not be elaborated here.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a monitoring device with a photo-taking function in one embodiment of the present invention. The monitoring device with a photo-taking function includes a column 1, a monitoring camera 2, and a photo-taking component 3. The monitoring camera 2 is installed on the column 1, and a horizontal bar extends laterally from the top of the column 1. The monitoring camera 2 is installed on the horizontal bar and is fixed in one direction for area monitoring. The photo-taking component 3 includes a photo-taking camera 31, a rotating mechanism 32, and a flipping mechanism 33. The movable end of the rotating mechanism 32 is connected to the photo-taking camera 31, driving the photo-taking camera 31 to rotate and adjust in two directions. The flipping mechanism 33 is installed on the column 1, and an extension rod 301 is fixed on its movable end. The extension rod 301 is connected to the rotating mechanism 32, driving the rotating mechanism 32 and the photo-taking camera 31 to move in a circular motion to switch between high and low positions. The rotation of the rotating mechanism 32 in the first direction is parallel to the rotation axis of the flipping mechanism 33, and the rotation in the second direction is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the flipping mechanism 33.

[0037] For details, please refer to Figure 2 Driven by the rotation of the flipping mechanism 33, the camera 31 is moved in a circular motion with the length of the extension rod 301 as the radius. Different rotation angles provide different height positions. Combined with the rotation drive in the first direction, the orientation of the camera 31 can be adjusted at different height positions, providing monitoring coverage different from that of the surveillance camera 2. Figure 5 As shown; it can also provide surveillance footage of the blind spot directly below surveillance camera 2, such as... Figure 3As shown; it can also provide a shooting position in the same direction as surveillance camera 2 and located behind it, and can also shoot the blind spot below surveillance camera 2, thus expanding the monitoring range, such as Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 The arrows in the image indicate the direction of pedestrian flow on the road.

[0038] Furthermore, by adjusting the angle in the second direction, the tilt angle can be adjusted according to the tourist's position, thus adjusting the tourist's position in the shooting frame. Additionally, when at the highest point, the tilt angle can also be adjusted vertically.

[0039] In this embodiment, a fixed-angle monitoring camera, in conjunction with a photographing component adjusted by the flipping mechanism 33 and the rotating mechanism 32, provides a shooting angle positioned below the monitoring camera 2 and facing the blind spot below, thus filling the monitoring blind spot. The height of the photographing camera 31 can be lowered by adjusting the height of the flipping mechanism 33, and raised to take photos over crowds when the view is obstructed. This provides both security monitoring with the ability to expand the monitoring area and the ability to capture images of tourists.

[0040] It should be noted that current cameras already possess mature AI recognition capabilities for tourists, enabling them to monitor crowd flow and identify facial positions. Through algorithms such as convolutional neural networks, cameras can recognize facial features, such as the position of facial features and facial contours, and pinpoint the specific location of a face in the frame in real time—this is existing technology. Based on this, the flipping mechanism 33 and the rotation mechanism 32 are then driven according to the face position, allowing the camera 31 to capture the specific image of the person.

[0041] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 To provide at least a 90-degree unidirectional tilt adjustment, the tilt mechanism 33 includes a base 331 and a telescopic mechanism 332. The base 331 has a guide groove 302. The extension rod 301 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the guide groove 302. The two ends of the telescopic mechanism 332 are respectively hinged to the guide groove 302 and the extension rod 301. By extending and retracting the telescopic mechanism 332, the extension rod 301 is tilted from a position parallel to the column 1, tilting downwards, and rotating to a position horizontal and perpendicular to the column 1, switching between high and low positions to adjust the height of the top of the extension rod 301. The camera 31 is located at the top of the extension rod 301.

[0042] In this embodiment, the height of the camera 31 can be adjusted by the flipping mechanism 33 to a position close to the height of the crowd, avoiding situations where the shooting angle is too high or the distance is too far, allowing for closer capture of tourists and improving photo quality.

[0043] It should be noted that the telescopic mechanism 332 can be a hydraulic push rod or a pneumatic push rod. Both can use existing equipment and have the function of telescopic drive. We will not go into too much detail here.

[0044] For further details, please refer to Figure 3 In order to limit the vertical and horizontal positions respectively, the guide groove 302 is provided with a first positioning end 303 and a second positioning end 304. The first positioning end 303 restricts the extension rod 301 to be parallel to the column 1 at a high position, and the second positioning end 304 restricts the extension rod 301 to be parallel to the ground at a low position. The included angle between the first positioning end 303 and the second positioning end 304 is ninety degrees.

[0045] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 To provide dual-axis rotation, the rotation mechanism 32 includes two rotation drive members 321 with mutually perpendicular rotation axes. The two rotation drive members 321 are a first rotation drive member 321a and a second rotation drive member 321b. The first rotation drive member 321a is fixedly connected to the extension rod 301, and its movable end is fixedly connected to the second rotation drive member 321b. The camera 31 is connected to the movable end of the second rotation drive member 321b. That is, the first rotation drive member 321a performs rotation drive in a first direction, and the second rotation drive member 321b performs rotation drive in a second direction.

[0046] Specifically, the rotation drive component 321 includes a drive motor, a worm gear, and a worm. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the worm, and the worm meshes with the worm gear. An output rod is located at the axis of the worm gear, which is the movable end of the rotation drive component 321. The drive motor drives the worm to rotate, the worm drives the worm gear to rotate, and the worm gear drives the output rod to rotate. The worm gear structure can provide self-locking.

[0047] It should be noted that the rotation structure of the worm gear is existing technology and will not be elaborated on here.

[0048] It is understandable that the rotation drive 321 may also use other existing mature rotation drive 321 with self-locking function, and no unique limitation is made here.

[0049] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The extension rod 301 is equipped with a voice speaker 4 for playing prompts. The voice speaker can be used to play precautions, music, or prompt tourists to look at the camera, etc., in scenarios that require voice prompts.

[0050] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3To further provide the function of adjusting the position height, a lifting mechanism 5 is also included. The lifting mechanism 5 is connected to the column 1, and the movable end of the lifting mechanism 5 is connected to the flipping mechanism 33, driving the flipping mechanism 33 to move along the axial direction of the column 1. That is, the flipping mechanism 33 is connected to the column 1 through the lifting mechanism 5. The lifting drive of the lifting mechanism 5 can drive the entire camera component 3 to rise and fall, thereby achieving fine adjustment of the shooting position height and obtaining a more suitable shooting height.

[0051] It is understandable that the lifting mechanism 5 can be a motor-driven lead screw and guide pair, or an existing mechanism with linear drive function such as an electric push rod or a hydraulic push rod, and no single limitation is made here.

[0052] Furthermore, to provide protection for the camera 31 when not in use, a protective cover 6 is also included. The protective cover 6 is fixed to the column 1 and positioned above the camera 31. The bottom of the protective cover 6 has an opening 601, which, in conjunction with the lifting mechanism 5, allows the camera 31 to be moved in and out through the opening 601. The protective cover 6 provides protection when the camera 31 is inside, and allows for position adjustment when moved outside.

[0053] Furthermore, in order to provide basic extended monitoring functionality while providing protection, the protective cover 6 is a transparent cover, allowing external monitoring and filming to be carried out through the transparent protective cover 6.

[0054] Furthermore, to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the camera component 3, a clamp 7 is connected to the lifting mechanism 5. The clamp 7 is detachably connected to the column 1, and the installation position can be adjusted according to the position of the column 1 during installation.

[0055] To better understand this utility model, the following is combined with... Figures 1 to 5 The technical solution of this utility model is described in detail as follows: The monitoring camera 2 is installed above the photo camera 31 for fixed-angle monitoring, while the photo camera 31 can switch between high and low positions under the drive of the rotating mechanism 32 and the rotation drive 321, and can move closer to and face the crowd to capture images; in addition, it can supplement the monitoring area of ​​the monitoring camera 2, expand the monitoring area, and reduce blind spots; specifically, by adjusting the angle of the rotating mechanism 32, it can face a shooting direction different from that of the photo camera 31.

[0056] The specific embodiments of this utility model described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A monitoring device with a photo-taking function, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a kind of monitoring camera, which includes: a stand; a monitoring camera mounted on the stand; and a photographing assembly including a photographing camera, a rotating mechanism and a turnover mechanism. The rotating mechanism is connected to the photographing camera at its active end and drives the photographing camera to rotate in at least one direction for adjustment.

2. The monitoring device with a photo function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The turnover mechanism is mounted on the stand and has an extension rod at its active end. 3.The monitoring device with a photo function of claim 2, wherein, The extension rod is connected to the rotating mechanism via the extension rod.

4. The monitoring device with a photo function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The turnover mechanism includes a base and a telescopic mechanism.

5. The monitoring device with a photo function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base has a guide slot formed therein. 6.The monitoring device with a photographing function of claim 1, wherein, The extension rod is rotatably connected to the inside of the guide slot. 7.The monitoring device with a photo function of claim 1, wherein, The telescopic mechanism is hingedly connected to the guide slot and the extension rod at its two ends. 8.The monitoring device with a photo function of claim 7, wherein, The guide slot has a first positioning end and a second positioning end.

9. The monitoring device with a photo function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first positioning end limits the extension rod to be parallel to the stand in a high position. 10.The monitoring device with a photographing function of claim 7, wherein, The second positioning end limits the extension rod to be parallel to the ground in a low position. The rotating mechanism includes two rotating shafts perpendicular to each other. The two rotating shafts are a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the extension rod. The active end of the first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft. The photographing camera is connected to the active end of the second rotating shaft. The rotating shaft includes a driving motor, a worm gear and a worm. The output shaft of the driving motor is connected to the worm. The worm is engaged with the worm gear. The shaft of the worm gear has an output rod. The extension rod has a voice speaker mounted thereon for playing a prompt sound. The utility model further includes a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is connected to the stand. The active end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the turnover mechanism. The lifting mechanism drives the turnover mechanism to move along the axial direction of the stand. The utility model further includes a protective cover. The protective cover is fixed to the stand and arranged above the photographing camera. The bottom of the protective cover is open. The protective cover is a transparent cover. The lifting mechanism has a hoop connected thereto. The hoop is detachably connected to the stand.

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